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. These technologies, often unseen but highly influential, are quietly revolutionizing culinary practices and guest experiences.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As we settle into 2024, the restaurant industry stands on the cusp of transformative changes, shaped by evolving consumer preferences, sustainability concerns, and a relentless pace of technological innovation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The art of hospitality, which thrives on personal interaction and the nuanced understanding of guest needs, is being augmented by technology's precision and consistency. Restaurateurs must ensure that technology acts as an enabler of hospitality, and not as a replacement for the warmth and individuality that diners cherish.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Flexographic printing technology has been around since the 1800s. To apply different colours or designs using flexography, the roll of packaging material is passed through multiple flexible plates, with each plate used for a certain colour or design. This method involves applying ink to a raised image on a flexible plate.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

Luckily, a commitment to more sustainable operations can coexist with healthy profits, and even growing margins. Below are five important areas of focus for restaurant and catering professionals who are re-imagining their operations for a newer, more sustainable normal. First Priority: Getting Smarter.

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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. Contact RATIONAL USA Brad Pector, Communications Specialist Tel.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes. This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 13, 2022

Both home and commercial espresso machines share a growing focus on sustainability, build quality, and usability. However, while both are influenced by wider espresso machine design trends, home models have also evolved in their own way. You might also like our guide to tasting espresso. What are home coffee consumers looking for?

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

In terms of trends, it is clear that in 2023 technology will continue to shape and enhance the restaurant industry and we will see operators adopting new technologies to create an even more seamless and frictionless experience for guests, while still maintaining unique and engaging dining experiences. For part one, click here.

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Squirrel Systems

MARCH 8, 2024

This blog post will explore the current state of robotics in restaurants, examine its benefits and challenges, and speculate on how this technology might evolve. The high cost of robotics technology can be a significant barrier for many restaurants, particularly small and independent establishments.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In today’s environmentally conscious world, consumers increasingly prefer businesses that prioritize sustainability. Well-designed spaces with strategically placed windows can create a comfortable environment for customers and staff. Investing in one of these, such as a smart fridge, can also reduce food waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In a world marked by technological progress, artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a game changer. According to Business Insider , 60 percent of restaurants who implemented AI technology say it's critical in improving their supply chain process. But AI powered technologies are not limited to kitchen operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2020

Artificial intelligence was designed to solve for specific tasks and has applications that can dramatically impact the bottom line in your restaurant, from automating features to the burger-flipping robots of the future. Reduce Food Waste. between 125 and 160 billion pounds of food is wasted , which is a costly and destructive dilemma.

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The Restaurant Group

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Technological developments, COVID-19, induced economic slowdown, inflationary pressures, and labor shortages—these will all affect the restaurant industry moving forward. 1. While the technology that powers it is long-established, it has only recently gained momentum in marketing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2022

They can be drawn in with the aspect of learning new flavor profiles and experimenting with sustainable farm-to-table recipes. Upgrade Technology. With Gen Z consumers being the most sophisticated when it comes to technology, it’s important to meet their expectations. Make Yourself Mobile-Friendly.

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MBB Hospitality

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This granular approach helps in making informed decisions about menu design, portion sizes, and pricing, ensuring that each dish contributes positively to your bottom line. Leveraging technology can streamline these processes, reducing waste and ensuring precise portion control.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Robot Technology. Re purposing It has been inspiring to see the commitment of modern food and hospitality operators in minimising their impact on the environment, through the reduction in food and equipment waste across the sector. Menus and food designed to travel. ME&U contactless ordering. Day of the week Specials.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 28, 2023

When it comes to machines, this is especially true – particularly those which include heat retention and recirculation technology. Moreover, given that demand for sustainable coffee is only growing, it’s vital that roasters pay closer attention to their environmental impact. Enjoyed this?

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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. You order online and receive a code.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 29, 2024

By identifying high-margin dishes and eliminating underperforming ones, you can simplify your menu, reduce waste, and maintain the integrity of your culinary offerings. Streamline your operations wherever possible, whether it's renegotiating contracts with suppliers, cross-training staff, or leveraging technology solutions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2023

As extreme weather and climate change continue to make headlines, restaurant owners are recognizing the impact their commercial kitchens have on the environment, with their enormous quantities of waste and carbon emissions. There are several tools out there that can help determine what makes a material sustainable.

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Cheetah

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Restaurant brands that are looking to tap into the eco- and social-trends in food-waste reduction , sustainable packaging and fair wages should inquire with ghost kitchens as to how they address these issues. Make sure the location can provide proof of live utility hookups, waste removal, recycling, and proper permitting.

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Kounta

JANUARY 9, 2020

And these technological developments and changes in consumer taste produce trends that disrupt and evolve the ever-changing industry. Trend 2: Green goes mainstream — zero waste movement will influence dining habits. Consumers are growing increasingly conscious of sustainability. But most of all, millennials love technology.

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Mad Mobile

MARCH 1, 2024

The pressure to adopt new technology in your restaurant is everywhere. In a study by the Wharton School , researchers found that using tabletop technology can improve sales by 9.74% and productivity by 10.77%. The use of technology expedites each part of their process. billion pounds of paper waste yearly, just in receipts.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 13, 2022

Sustainable Living And Meals . Individuals will, we expect, choose sustainable diets that are environmentally friendly this year. Danone , a large food corporation, recently made the decision to cut waste by incorporating wasted fruits into its yoghurt products. Technology To Flourish. Technology To Flourish.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

This instability will push operators to trim costs by shortening menus and investing in labor-saving technology to free up cash for wage increases. A short menu can slim down the food costs through streamlined inventory management, as well as reduced food waste. Health-Conscious Food Will Dominate Menus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2020

Similar to how businesses use chatbots, restaurants are starting to integrate technology into their processes, particularly in order. This is where your branding, design, and gimmicks come into play. To allow them to live a sustainable lifestyle, you can help them minimize their carbon footprint by creating a zero-waste kitchen.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 19, 2022

However, as espresso machine technology improves, there is a growing focus on making water temperature control much easier – especially for home baristas looking to extract the perfect shot. By anticipating this in its design, the machine is both more efficient and sustainable. Thermal stability can be complicated.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

We expect this year will see growth in off-premises options, technology that streamlines operations, and more restaurants that are talking about their increased sustainable and eco-friendly practices.” Healthy, sustainable options increase alongside changing alcohol preferences. Employment opportunities abound.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

This program, piloted last year, is designed to help KFC team members build short-term savings and create lasting savings behaviors. Founded in 2006, Just Salad is the fast-casual restaurant industry’s leading proponent of zero-waste practices.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Highlighting the Challenge While not all cost of living pressures affect the consumer segments in the same way, the current range and depth of cost pressures across the Australian economy has started to make an impact on F&B spend, eating out and sustainability of F&B businesses.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Highlighting the Challenge While not all cost of living pressures affect the consumer segments in the same way, the current range and depth of cost pressures across the Australian economy has started to make an impact on F&B spend, eating out and sustainability of F&B businesses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Implement digital signage and contactless payment technology. Re-evaluate cleaning chemicals and technology. Consider systems that help to minimize waste and maximize sustainability. Have disposable masks on hand for all, as well as gloves for employees. Often, employees use more cleaning product than necessary.

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Apicbase

APRIL 18, 2024

For example: Reports on the time taken to produce an order, speed of delivery, food cost percentage, inventory variance , and food waste give you insights into the efficiency of your operations. Inventory Restaurant inventory reports help to optimise stock levels, control costs, and minimise waste.

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EATER

MAY 6, 2021

When suddenly everything stopped, we had to focus on how we’d sustain the money,” says Lubna Merchant, RCM’s operations manager. “We But food waste plagues countless Muslim communities, as a culture of overindulgence has overtaken the historical practice of breaking fast with no more than a simple date and glass of milk.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2021

Combine the rising prices of food with the drive to be more sustainable, and we have reached the point where we need to reduce, reuse, and shop local. Here are 10 tips for promoting sustainability in the food industry. Permaculture is a science based on the principles of ecological design and sustainability within natural ecosystems.

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