Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

This edition of MRM News Bites features McDonalds, the Food Waste Reduction Alliance, OpenTable, Ordermark, Hudson Group, Hakkasan Group , Waitr and Checkers, ICV Partners, Restaurant Technologies, Diebold Nixdorf and Alto-Shaam. " Reducing Food Waste. Changes at the Top for McDonald's. in January 2017. in January 2017.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 14, 2024

This shift from traditional expertise to technological innovation in wine selection is reflective of a broader transformation within event planning. By leveraging predictive analytics, AI provides planners with deep insights into guest preferences, optimizes inventory management, and significantly cuts waste.

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Events Innovation Customer Experience Technology 164

The Restaurant Group

JULY 13, 2023

How can I make my restaurant kitchen and bar design more efficient if space is limited? Space-Optimized Kitchen and Bar Design For small restaurants, every bit of space should count, whether it’s the kitchen, bar, dining area, or pickup counter. How can I incorporate a cozy, comfortable bar too?

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Additionally, inventory management tools can help you prevent unnecessary waste. A well-designed restaurant POS system will integrate directly with other tools you’re using, such as task management, tip management, and inventory management. Leading restaurant inventory management platforms include MarginEdge and MarketMan.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2019

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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In a world reshaped by the pandemic, evolving labor markets, and shifts in consumer behaviors, restaurant owners are increasingly turning to technological innovations. This requires a modular design approach, from adaptable kitchens to multifunctional dining spaces. Advanced POS systems go beyond mere transaction processing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As the calendar turns towards 2024, the restaurant industry stands at a crossroads, with innovation and adaptation at the heart of its ongoing evolution. Additionally, by fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation, establishments are positioning themselves as forward-thinking leaders in a competitive market.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

However, according to the USDA , up to 40 percent of the nation’s food supply is wasted each year – the economic equivalent of approximately $161 billion. Now, more than ever, is the time to focus on the bottom line reducing our food waste and thus food costs in an effort to survive. The Challenge. Creative Solutions.

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Restaurant Business

MAY 15, 2024

Chicago (May 10, 2024) – RATIONAL is excited to announce its participation at this year's National Restaurant Association Show, where it will showcase the iVario and iCombi, two of its innovative, intelligent cooking systems designed to transform professional kitchens worldwide.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2024

The company's Energy as a Service (EaaS) holistic offering is designed to improve the overall building environment, including air quality, functionality, aesthetics, and comfort for customers and employees. Streamlined operations and reduced waste contribute to overall cost savings and improved profitability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

Research has shown that 72% of Americans say that packaging design affects their buying decisions. As people still want to be amazed by the experience of eating at home, restaurant owners are using innovative intelligent and personalized packaging options to make their food feel like a complete meal before the consumer eats it.

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Sante

JANUARY 12, 2020

Hoshizaki’s award-winning MODwater dispenser not only delivers four types of water instantly, it also provides costs savings and reduces plastic waste. Customers not only anticipate cost savings by no longer having to buy/deliver bulky dispenser bottles, but also a drastic reduction in plastic water bottle waste.

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Waste Innovation Leadership Sustainability 130

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. Optimizing shelf life and reducing waste. restaurants waste an astonishing $57 billion each year on uneaten food? Did you know that U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2022

These dispensers, which are designed for all types of commercial dishwashing machines, provide greater control over wash temperatures, chemical usage and water consumption. Better food waste management. By using the IoT, you can reduce food waste by approximately 1%-4%. The IoT may even have a direct impact on your bottom line.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This helps restaurants identify popular items, design seasonal menus, and create customized dishes based on customer preferences. For instance, AI can help monitor inventory levels, track ingredient freshness, and optimize cooking times and temperatures, leading to consistent food quality, reduced waste, and increased efficiency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 13, 2023

Hospitality Specialist Filip Obradovic sat down with me to discuss the vital importance of well-designed training programs, the impact of ongoing staff engagement and exciting advancements in restaurant training tech. “Everything should be done on phones,” he insists.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The need for innovation and efficiency has never been greater in this evolving scenario. Overview of Network Solutions Within the restaurant industry, networking solutions encompass a broad range of technologies designed to create a more connected and efficient operational environment.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Additionally, inventory management tools can help you prevent unnecessary waste. A well-designed restaurant POS system will integrate directly with other tools you’re using, such as task management, tip management, and inventory management. Leading restaurant inventory management platforms include MarginEdge and MarketMan.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

A restaurant management system, or RMS, is software designed to streamline restaurant operations and simplify restaurant management. Inventory management Inventory management plays a huge role in a restaurant’s profitability, helping to reduce waste and control food costs. Reduced costs Waste is everywhere in the restaurant industry.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

A restaurant management system, or RMS, is software designed to streamline restaurant operations and simplify restaurant management. Inventory management Inventory management plays a huge role in a restaurant’s profitability, helping to reduce waste and control food costs. Reduced costs Waste is everywhere in the restaurant industry.

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Management Management Point of Sale POS 195

24/7 Waiter

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Sprout Social – Instead of wasting hours multiple times every day posting to a bunch of different platforms, set up a posting schedule. You can save colours and fonts to keep consistent branding within your many designs, so your readers instantly remember you. Restaurant Marketing Tools 1.

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QSR Automations

MAY 2, 2024

In the dynamic world of hospitality, innovation isn’t just a buzzword; it’s what keeps the industry afloat. Enter ConnectSmart® RecipesPlus, an ingenious software solution designed to streamline the cocktail crafting process. From the ambiance of the venue to the precision of the cocktails, every small detail matters.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

This works to increase the accuracy of orders produced, as well as minimising wastage ( up to 18 percent of all food waste each year is estimated to be the result of the food service industry). Instead, they’re designed to help kitchen staff do their jobs more effectively and efficiently.

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Technology Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Customer Service 169

The Restaurant Group

AUGUST 5, 2019

You are about to embark on a new journey, whether it’s your first restaurant of your 5th one when designing a new restaurant kitchen or renovating an existing one, efficiency should always be your top priority. The single most significant factor in your restaurant’s success is a well-designed and functional kitchen.

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Design Equipment Customer Service Waste 60

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 29, 2024

With rising salaries, inflation, and higher crime rates, it's clear that we need to adapt and innovate to thrive in this ever-changing landscape. By identifying high-margin dishes and eliminating underperforming ones, you can simplify your menu, reduce waste, and maintain the integrity of your culinary offerings.

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Online Ordering Innovation Customer Service Events 106

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 6, 2024

To answer that and more, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to an expert–Daniel Hawes, Vice President of Product Design at Givex, whose work marries the worlds of technology, design, and academic research. What will the QSR of the future look like and what role will AI-integrated technologies play?

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Customer Experience Entertainment Customer Service Transportation 164

EATER

MARCH 14, 2024

Try ‘Stuffed Crust’,” the New York Times reported that Pizza Hut’s innovation lay “at the razor edge of pizza-dough technology and mozzarella management.” Is food innovation — a recipe, a new pretzel shape, or even a flavor — something that can be protected as intellectual property? Under the headline “The Next Big Thing in Pizza?

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 21, 2023

From producers to roasters to coffee shop owners, more and more industry professionals are looking for new and innovative ways to reduce their environmental footprint. To find out more, I spoke to Francesco Bolasco, Products and Innovation Project Manager at Dalla Corte. Read on for more of his insight. What is carbon-neutral coffee?

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The restaurant tech industry is a growing one, with software and services designed to streamline almost every aspect of your business. Inventory management software is one great resource to help cut down on food waste, food cost and ensure that everything in your back-of-house is streamlined for transparency and profitability.

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Ken Burgin

JUNE 6, 2023

Role-Playing Scenarios : Design chat-based scenarios where ChatGPT acts as a customer with specific needs or complaints. Leadership Skills Training: Use ChatGPT to design modules focusing on developing leadership skills such as decision-making, team management, and effective communication.

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Training Kitchen Safety Dietary Restrictions Food Safety 68

Restaurant Business

MAY 31, 2023

Some operators are facing these challenges with innovation, however—adding automation as well as incorporating more digital offerings that help reduce staff intervention in processes are becoming more widespread, and these automated processes have an array of benefits. Smart Kitchen) model in Englewood, N.J., Bottom line?

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Apicbase

MAY 21, 2024

Here, we’ll explore menu engineering and planning, including essential steps and ways to simplify so you can design a menu that is both tasty and profitable. Menu development is the process of aligning back-of-house culinary talent with operations management to design a profitable, sustainable menu that aligns with the brand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Fine dining establishments provide a space for the most creative chefs and the boldest of all hospitality entrepreneurs to experiment, innovate and offer unique and upscale dining experiences–something that’s hard to replicate at regular dining establishments. How do we move forward from this? The answer lies in technology.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Instead, as these solutions advance, companies should refer to their technology as “Smart Carts,” or something in the same vein, to give a more accurate representation of what they provide and come off as warm and welcoming tools designed to elevate hospitality. – Richard Patrick, Co-Founder of Cathead Distillery.

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2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 191

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. You order online and receive a code.

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2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 167

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits. While you can not always control the commodity pricing, you can control how you manage it by reducing waste, optimizing efficiencies and leveraging margins.

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 206

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2023

Innovations within the foodservice industry are vital to staying competitive and fresh—and now more than ever, the efficiency and convenience of food products can make all the difference. These occurrences can lead to increased waste, ultimately driving up costs that your business must eat.

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