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The Digital Revolution, Evolving Consumer Expectations and Other Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

This past year saw the following trends: The Digital Revolution – In 2023, restaurants gravitated towards digitalization, embracing things like online ordering, mobile applications, and digital payment solutions. Regulatory Compliance – Staying abreast of evolving food safety regulations remained a persistent challenge in 2023.

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Menu Development: 12 Steps for Success

Apicbase

That means balancing brilliant ideas with practicality and taking the time to consider all variables that can impact food costs , menu scalability, and customer first impressions. Research dietary trends and flavour profiles to uncover opportunities that appeal to customer segments where you’re launching new locations.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

According to Business Insider , 60 percent of restaurants who implemented AI technology say it's critical in improving their supply chain process. Moreover, predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms are being utilized for demand forecasting, effectively minimizing food waste and optimizing inventory management.

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2022 Reflections: The Year That Was for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry once again proved its resilience in 2022 as it dealt with ongoing obstacles like inflation, supply chain, labor shortages and more. Customers now rely on new technology, like contactless payments, mobile apps, and self-serve kiosks to get the food they want and fast. Here are some of their insights.

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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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How Virtual Brands Can Help Restaurants Expand Their Reach and Drive Sales

Modern Restaurant Management

In digital terms, ghost kitchens (also known as “dark kitchens”) are like hardware: they are the on-site locations from which either established brands or virtual brands physically prepare food orders. Virtual brands can be especially useful in testing new menu items and mitigating supply chain challenges.

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How to Use Technology to Deliver on Customer Expectation

Restaurant365

Between self-service, order management, home delivery options, and futuristic robotic servers, there’s no shortage of great ideas for boosting front-of-house productivity. Managers can count and order inventory, create and assign schedules, review P/L data, and more from any mobile device. You can optimize food usage and reduce waste.