7 Shifts

JUNE 20, 2022

We chatted with some of those most experienced in the ghost kitchen game to find out some myths, best practices, and tips for success in this food service style. One ghost kitchen may contain multiple units where different brands can prepare food for delivery, and in some cases, pickup. The ghost kitchen can take many forms.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Integrating IoT devices and connectivity drives efficiency, enhances food safety, mitigates risks, increases transparency, reduces waste, and provides many other benefits for restaurants. The numerous, significant benefits of using IoT in the restaurant industry include: Enhancing food safety. Optimizing shelf life and reducing waste.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Design the Floor Plan Layout. Take it one step further by diving into their lifestyle habits and spending patterns. Reference secondary research studies or create your surveys and questionnaires to send out to a select group of people! Do they serve just coffee or small foods as well? Coffee Shop Concepts. Obtain Funding.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 18, 2023

The design of the entire system is so smooth, the tables can be adjusted with dinnerware and wine glasses fully set. ” Light and her husband, Brian, also own and operate a 15-acre farm that supplies ingredients directly to their restaurant. In what ways does the design connect to the menu? They truly are a marvel.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

The discussion included food, beverage, nutrition, lifestyle and unique aspects of boutique and high volume foodservice. Food trucks that bring food to patrons where they live and work has become a part of everyday life. To learn more about the results, Modern Restaurant Management sought out LDEI’s Sharon Olson.

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7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2020

We occasionally run out of them (pizza is our main hustle!) Here are a few things to consider when building your meal kits: Time to build: recipes should take 30 minutes to 1 hour to make—this may take some trial and error on your part to figure out Ingredients needed: what do you have, and what will you need to purchase?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2022

Over the last few years, restaurants have been feeling the heat amid concerns about COVID-19, worker shortages and rising food prices. With this expected influx on the horizon, it’s important that your restaurant takes stock of proper cleaning and hygiene measures for key front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) areas.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

Since the pandemic, restaurants have endured a plethora of issues ranging from fluctuating dining restrictions to supply chain issues to rising food prices. Demand for Dining Out Isn’t Going Anywhere. Taking Orders with Artificial Intelligence.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Forecasting tools enable managers to purchase food, beverage, and supplies at the right level. Schedule deliveries carefully by designating appropriate receiving hours with vendors. When training staff on inventory management, part of the training should also focus on concepts like first in, first out (FIFO).

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year. Anything plant based!

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 15, 2021

Everything will change for the better if we (the food industry and the culinary schools that provide the talent) change as a collective group. When enrollment declines then colleges must make decisions to trim services, increase class sizes, eliminate content, reduce investment in supplies, or shut their doors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2022

The fact is that customers who are uncomfortable and/or allergic to cleaning supplies, paints, insecticides, and other materials used in restaurants will not stay as long or spend as much money. The fact is that In the future guests will take a much more proactive approach in choosing where they will go based on the IAQ.

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Cheetah

DECEMBER 20, 2021

But even in a post-pandemic world, they are a wonderful way for restaurants to take advantage of the delivery boom , and perfect for new virtual or ghost restaurant entrepreneurs who are interested in a delivery-only enterprise. In most instances, restaurateurs provide staff and food supplies. 4 Leading Ghost Kitchens Compared.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Supply chain issues, high food costs, and labor shortages are cutting profits at restaurants nationwide, the National Restaurant Association reported. Supply shortages have also resulted in operators having to change their menus on the fly. However, restaurant operators are now encountering a new set of challenges.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

With many restaurants closed for in-person dining on and off throughout the pandemic, the food service industry shifted to delivery and takeout as a business imperative. According to SEC filings, food delivery apps experienced tremendous growth in 2020 earning a combined $5.5 billion from the same period in 2019. The world has changed.

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Cheetah

APRIL 30, 2021

In case you haven’t noticed, the food truck market is on the rise , which means you need to up your game. The right commissary kitchen can mean the key to a successful food truck business – considering it offers all the benefits of having your own kitchen, without a lot of the associated overhead, paperwork, and hassle.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

With restaurants reopening their patios and doors with limited menus and seats, now is the perfect time to make sure your menu is designed for margin, profitability and strong sales. When is the last time you costed out your recipes? To do this, ask yourself honestly: When is the last time you costed out your recipes?

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7 Shifts

MARCH 11, 2020

things like interior design and a paint job, you’ll need to hire licensed contractors to execute your ideas safely. things like interior design and a paint job, you’ll need to hire licensed contractors to execute your ideas safely. You’ll also need to pay for supplies. Check out these U.S. While you can D.I.Y.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 18, 2023

Since the world’s first espresso machine was patented by Angelo Moriondo in 1884 , design has come a long way. To find out more about precision in espresso machines, I spoke to three people at Levee – a premium espresso machine manufacturer in Turkey. Over the past 100 years, espresso machine design has evolved tremendously.

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Cheetah

JUNE 1, 2021

Although the main parade in San-Francisco was cancelled, several online events as well as two major outdoor in-person events will take place, all promoting solidarity, visibility and joy in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. For food trucks, check out options for providing food at the events. . Let’s dig in!

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

. – Eric Cohen, Chief Executive Officer and Founder at Merchant Advocate Restaurants will need to prioritize loyalty programs in 2024 and leverage AI to make them effective Despite dining out being a regular part of social life in the U.S., restaurant loyalty programs are often rank lowest in quality compared to other industries.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Maybe it’s to take your grandmothers’ recipes to the masses. You have the advantage of a built-out kitchen with equipment, bars and dining rooms, technology, parking lots, and more. Find Out Why the Restaurant is for sale. Once you’re ready and funded, here are the steps to take to realize the dream of ownership.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 14, 2022

There are all kinds of different types of restaurant theft, ranging from food and inventory, theft at the register and checkout counter, external grease theft, time theft and employee product theft. That means, in a vacuum, three out of every four of your employees could potentially engage in some form of theft from your business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Emergency preparedness supplies are a good idea to have on hand at all times. Hurricanes may necessitate further emergency supplies. First aid supplies. Non-perishable packaged or canned food. Bottled water supplies. One of the biggest dangers in a hurricane is the loss of power and how it affects food storage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As brands place emphasis on creating a meaningful guest experience, robotics companies offering tools such as tech-enabled order taking or serving, should stop calling themselves ‘robotics’ as it will likely steer some operators, consumers and investors away. – Tim McLaughlin, Founder & CEO, GoTab. "We

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2020

There are two key reasons for moving to more sustainable gastronomy: one is because climate change is threatening our very food supply, and the other is that how we are currently producing food is contributing to climate change. For many there’s the will to take action but not the know how to do it. Serving Up.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Let’s take a look at four ways your QSR should innovate, that have already shown success elsewhere. It’s a giant expense to gear up to reopen, invest in perishable supplies, rehire staff, upgrade safety measures … all just to close up shop again.

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The Restaurant Group

OCTOBER 21, 2022

When the pandemic in 2022 struck, every restaurant in the food industry was affected by numerous challenges such as coping with social distancing and food service restrictions. Some restaurants began offering food delivery services and logistics became a big turning point. The Effects of Inflation on the Food Industry.

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Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 28, 2020

According to an analysis by Buyers Edge Platform, a restaurant supply-chain company in Waltham, MA, restaurants are now spending 38% more just on food costs alone (1). Navigating the balance of loss and profit and figuring out win-win scenarios for both operators and customers is sure to be the key to a restaurant’s future success.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

One of the largest problems on the hands of restaurant and catering professionals through the unpredictable supply and demand of COVID-19 was food waste. Problems with supply left a deficit of some items and a surplus of others. Changing consumer demand made it hard to understand how much was too much.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

All that said, grappling with supply chain and labor shortages and with an imperative to keep everyone safe continues to put restaurant operators in a tough position. Take Advantage of Technology. Take Advantage of Technology. Do you know your restaurant's food cost percentage and each dish's plate cost?

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Apicbase

MAY 8, 2024

MarketMan offers tools for automating invoicing, recipe costing, and food cost calculations, making it a popular choice among restaurateurs. However, with numerous similar systems available, tailored to various types of food service operations and specific use cases, you might ask, ‘Which software is the best fit for my business?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Whether a restaurant, bar, food market, or similar establishment, creating outdoor seating has allowed many businesses to remain afloat throughout COVID and will be crucial for the coming months. Designated cooking area : unless specifically designed for such use, cooking should not take place within tents used for dining.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Unprecedented labor and supply chain pressure will drive most of the restaurant trends that will define 2022, industry analysts say. Following are some of the major restaurant trends to watch out for in 2022. Diners simply don’t want the low food quality that often comes with long menus. Simplified Menus. Ghost Kitchens.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Since the day man first cooked over fire, food production has been associated with the burning of carbon-based materials, and so the release of carbon dioxide gas. Drivers for implementing carbon reduction efforts come from customers, our supply chain, the government and investors. Let’s take food first.

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Restaurant Engine

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Follow these tips to get your food truck off the ground. Did you know the market size for the food truck industry was more than $2.2 So, if you’re dreaming of starting your own food truck, you’re in the right place. There’s plenty of room in the market for more trucks because people are eating out like never before.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Unlike traditional cooking methods like braising, stewing, or roasting that allow aromatics and moisture to escape from the food, sous vide contains them within the product. Not only does sous vide have culinary benefits, but it also has savings benefits, when restaurants utilize a sous vide prepared foods supplier.

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