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Restaurant Forecasting: How To, Formulas, Methods, and More

7 Shifts

Staff scheduling, inventory management, menu analysis , guest satisfaction, profitability, and so much more rest on the shoulders of accurate restaurant forecasting. On a micro level, forecasting helps a restaurant plan for inventory orders and how many employees need to work each shift to make and sell food. Factor in trends.

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Beyond the Plate: Evolution and Exploration in the 2024 Restaurant Scene

Modern Restaurant Management

The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment. The key lesson both establishments teach?

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Why Culinary Programs Fail

Culinary Cues

Everything will change for the better if we (the food industry and the culinary schools that provide the talent) change as a collective group. Just as the restaurant industry evolves, so too must the industry of education. If so, what are students learning about cost effectiveness, efficiency, speed, and effective menu execution?

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Is There a Right Way to Raise Prices?

Modern Restaurant Management

Due to many factors including inflation and supply chain challenges, restaurant owners and operators have been faced with tough choice about raising menu prices. As food prices rise, restaurants should try to stay within their target ratio for food cost to gross food revenue in order to maintain target profits.

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How to Reduce Your Restaurant’s Carbon Footprint

7 Shifts

It’s no surprise the food industry leaves behind a large footprint—and while much of the supply chain is inevitable, there are many innovative and simple steps we can all take to reduce waste and our own carbon footprint. But it’s a great example of how restaurants have always tried to avoid wasting food.

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THE END OF SERVICE TO SERVICE

Culinary Cues

This casualty has been in the making for some time but adding point of origin supply chain issues has made the loss even more significant. The supply chain link that most vividly impacts restaurants is that connection between the manufacturer, wholesaler, and restaurant. What is the solution?

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Your Guide to the 2024 National Restaurant Association Show

SpotOn

If you work in the food service industry, the National Restaurant Association Show is the place to be. According to the NRA, there will be over 35,000 decision-makers from all parts of the food service industry. Gordon Food Service, Katom Restaurant Supply Inc., Gordon Food Service, Katom Restaurant Supply Inc.,

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