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The Best Restaurant Technology Of 2025

ChowNow

Do you lose money due to food waste? Intelligent management software takes the guesswork out of these critical tasks by using automation and AI to improve efficiency and reduce waste. Inventory management tools, such as MarketMan , track stock levels in real-time, preventing both shortages and excess waste.

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Winnowing Away at Food Waste and Epic Generosity

Modern Restaurant Management

Winnow Raises $20M to Fight Food Waste. The company, with US offices located in Iowa City, has recently made headlines in the country, having been selected as a food waste innovator and recipient of the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Kroger Foundation Grant. 63 million tons of food is wasted every year. ” Marc Zornes.

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The Restaurant Operator’s Guide to Restaurant Apps in 2025

ChowNow

A packed dining room is great, but without the right system, long wait times and disorganized seating can lead to frustrated customers and lost business. These apps help restaurants accept reservations online, organize their waitlists, and even optimize seating arrangements to maximize table turnover.

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Restaurant Tablet Best Practices: Smart Strategies For Success

ChowNow

That leads to a ton of wasted time constantly trying to create workarounds, and your staff will feel that frustration every shift. That means fewer errors, faster service, and no more wasted steps running back and forth to a POS terminal. It also gives servers more face time with guestsand less time scrambling in front of a screen.

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Seamless Restaurant Operations: How ConnectSmart® Kitchen and ConnectSmart® Host Work Together to Reduce Waste 

QSR Automations

Here are some ways they combine forces to tackle waste: Minimizing Food Waste with Precise Order Management When ConnectSmart Host updates table status and guest preferences, that information flows directly to ConnectSmart Kitchen. Real-time communication of large party seating prevents kitchen overwhelm. The result?

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Outdoor Dining Boom: How Restaurants Can Capitalize on the Al Fresco Opportunity

Modern Restaurant Management

Sidewalk cafes, rooftop terraces, and courtyards are all excellent options for expanding seating. Differentiate the Experience Don’t just think of the patio as an extension of your dining room—it’s prime real estate for collaborations, parties, pig roasts, oyster-shucking demos, and so much more.

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28 Strategies to Cut Costs in the Restaurant Business

Lavu

By closely monitoring and optimizing this percentage, restaurants can better manage their inventory, minimize waste, and lower their overall expenses, ultimately maximizing cost reduction. Yield Percentage: Calculate the yield percentage to account for any waste or shrinkage during cooking. Food cost control is crucial.