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The Digital Revolution, Evolving Consumer Expectations and Other Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

Sustainability – As consumer demand for eco-friendly practices continued to rise, restaurants responded accordingly with efforts to reduce food waste, enhance supply chain sustainability, and adopt environmentally responsible packaging. Food waste is a huge, expensive issue, with fresh foods often rotting on trucks during transport.

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Menu Development: 12 Steps for Success

Apicbase

Operational realities like ingredient sourcing, kitchen workflow, pricing strategy, and branding play a role in menu development. Research dietary trends and flavour profiles to uncover opportunities that appeal to customer segments where you’re launching new locations.

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What Is a Prix Fixe Menu? Here's a Guide and Menu Examples.

SpotOn

Be aware of dietary restrictions Since the dishes on prix fixe menus are predetermined, it's easy to overlook guests' dietary restrictions. Offering alternatives for guests with food allergies or restrictions can help. Consider these tips to ensure your guests are happy with your offerings.

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

Ken Burgin

Sustainability Practices: Create learning modules about incorporating sustainability practices into the restaurant, including waste management, energy efficiency, and sourcing local produce. Tea Sourcing and Quality: Provide information about where different teas are sourced from and what makes a high-quality tea.

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MRM Research Roundup: Top F&B Trends to Watch

Modern Restaurant Management

Sourcing will also be a priority for many chefs, working with global salt producers to identify salts from around the world and understand their history and use cases. Restaurants will continue to emphasize responsible stewardship from zero waste efforts and regenerative agriculture, to water conservation.

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Reforming Food Practices in State Correctional Institutions – One Facility at a Time

Culinary Digital

The Current State of Food Practices Source : Adobe Stock In many state-run correctional institutions, food is prepared in large quantities and is often pre-packaged and reheated. One of the key benefits of CulinarySuite is its ability to create Menus that meet nutritional standards and accommodate dietary restrictions.

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Menu Refresh: Good or Bad Idea?

Lavu

Second, speak with your chef about food waste. If waste can be attributed to buying some ingredients in bulk, check out the prices other vendors are offering for the amount of food you really need. You might find an alternate source for the same quality at a lower price that saves you hundreds or thousands every month.

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