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Crafting Allergy-Friendly Dining Experiences Using Payment Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

Food allergies in the United States affect an estimated 26 million adults and six million children (10.8 and 8 percent, respectively) and the number of people telling restaurants about their food allergies upfront is increasing. When customers pay and note their dietary needs, the kitchen gets an alert.

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Customization is King – How to Juggle Customization and Efficiency

Modern Restaurant Management

Every person has their own likes, dislikes and preferences when it comes to food. And, with so many people following a wide range of dietary restrictions and lifestyles, many restaurants have started trying to offer “Create Your Own” options to a market that is growing in popularity.

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How Technology Tools Help Restaurateurs Do More With Less

Modern Restaurant Management

Picture the perfect dinner party: thoughtful food selection, a welcoming host, and an ambiance that takes your mind off of the troubles of your every day. They’re demanding increased levels of immediacy, having grown accustomed to ordering and paying — even ordering ahead — with a few taps of a smartphone.

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2024 AI Predictions for Restaurants: What to Expect in the New Year Ahead

Modern Restaurant Management

Moreover, predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms are being utilized for demand forecasting, effectively minimizing food waste and optimizing inventory management. Nowadays, we often come across AI-powered technologies like recommendation systems, customized menus, and automated ordering procedures.

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Menu Engineering: The Science of Optimizing Your Menu to Maximize Profit

7 Shifts

Menu Design Once you analyze all of your menu items’ popularity and profitability, you can carefully engage in restaurant menu planning for your customer-facing menu to maximize profits. That sort of streamlining leads to shorter wait times after ordering, faster table turn times, and more satisfied customers. Menu Pricing and 2.

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How to Use ChatGPT to Create Training Material for Restaurant & Cafe Employees

Ken Burgin

Role-Playing Scenarios : Design chat-based scenarios where ChatGPT acts as a customer with specific needs or complaints. Wine and Food Pairing Training : AI can create materials and quizzes on wine and food pairing, helping staff make better recommendations to customers.

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Riding on the Vegan Flow, Restaurants Must Innovate and Compete

Modern Restaurant Management

Plant-based foods have hit restaurants worldwide and they are coming up with a wide range of options. Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat, for instance, have made a wide array of similar-looking food products available, and diners have responded favorably. Some other restaurants going with the vegan flow are.