EATER

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In the bread aisle, you see two loaves identically wrapped; both are perfectly edible, but one is a day older and costs half the price. This is a business practice called dynamic pricing, and it may be coming soon to a supermarket near you. The price is changing throughout the [time] horizon.” Which do you choose?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

In 2025, the meaning of "value" to the dining consumer will extend beyond price to include a mix of experience, hospitality and affordability. To address this demand, restaurant operators must strike a balance between offering value-based pricing while ensuring cleanliness alongside a friendly, approachable staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2025

What Can Be Done : Educate the customer about the impact that different oils make not only on their ability to operate but also on their sustainability goals within the kitchen.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Aside from improving restaurant customer experience , market research also helps you make informed decisions about location, pricing, and marketing strategies. increase in average wholesale food prices compared to last year, you might want to update your pricing strategy. With the 4.5%

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Culinary Cues

MAY 12, 2025

Wine lists that resemble an encyclopedia of the wine making craft are just the price of admission. The price they pay is a lack of balance in their lives, relentless stress, and always concerns about when their star will lose its shine. Its an incredibly difficult life, one that only a few have been able to master.

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EATER

OCTOBER 21, 2024

There are customers who are self-educated and seek out certain restaurants because of their practices, and those for whom sourcing and intention are incidental. And this was on top of general griping about his restaurant’s high prices compared to other Asian restaurants in the San Gabriel Valley, says Yang. We had been at $2.50

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Restaurant employees typically apply to make some money to pay the bills while they pursue higher education or other ventures. It’s important to educate your staff about the correlation between productivity and profit. Especially with buyers juggling 300+ ingredients each week, it can be difficult to stay on top of deals and prices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

High menu prices have been an issue in the industry in recent years due to inflation, resulting in a decline in traffic as diners wish to spend less. In 2025, operators can offer elevated foodservice experiences at more affordable prices through emphasizing value in LTOs to drive sales.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Thus, finding the right balance between maintaining high quality and keeping prices reasonable is crucial. Educating consumers about the benefits of sustainable ingredients can also foster understanding around pricing, making them more willing to pay a premium.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2025

A Dilemma of “Super Size” Proportions Amid rising food prices and shifting consumer preferences, the restaurant industry is facing a dilemma of “super size” proportions. percent menu-price inflation rate. Customers can become more critical of the quality of products and services when prices increase.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2022

How value engineering can be a restaurant construction solution in the face of rising prices and unpredictable supply chains. As the prices of construction materials skyrocket due to rising inflation and supply chain woes, budgeting for commercial development has become significantly more challenging. Talk the Talk.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2021

Many consumers have no awareness about the high commission fees charged by delivery apps, so part of your messaging should focus around educating them about the many benefits of ordering direct. Guarantee the Lowest Prices. Let customers know that they’ll find the lowest prices ordering through you. Menu Disclaimer.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 7, 2025

Its a question on the minds of most chefs, restaurateurs, and culinary educators: What will the next generation of cooks and chefs look like? The full package of compensation and support will be the price of admission and the key to attracting and retaining the next generation.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 15, 2021

Just as the restaurant industry evolves, so too must the industry of education. Every product that a student handles in class should carry a price tag. What would it cost, from a labor perspective, to produce that dish and what selling price would need to be attached to maintain a reasonable profit?

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EATER

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Mangan speculates that the current demand for matcha will lead to changes in how matcha is priced and allocated (with producers who are focusing on one level of quality potentially moving to a different one). Part of the work is educating customers that “they’re not Amazon products that you just have all year,” he says.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

For BevAlc buyers, price point as a function of quality, although always important, will become crucial over the coming months and years. Finding the right balance of what local guests want, at the maximum price point and minimal cost could be the difference between surviving and closing the doors.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 24, 2025

With increased awareness and education, more farmers are planting arabica,” Dhanvie explains. “We Supply chain actors will play a key role The evolution of Nepal’s coffee sector also depends heavily on continued investment in farmer education and technical support. Coffee is gaining momentum in Nepal. Enjoyed this?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2020

Free from the limitations of static signage, restaurants can effectively and visually educate their customers on menu items, pricing structures, and ordering protocols. Restaurants can streamline the ordering process by including helpful and customizable information as part their digital display strategy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2020

Not only were thousands of restaurants required to close for a period of time, but inventory prices have increased and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended potentially expensive new sanitation processes and reduced capacities. But if the fee is already included in the raised price, there’s not much to dispute.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2022

The prices of goods and services have increased 8.5 Rebounding demand, supply chain issues, and labor shortages are mostly to blame for driving prices to an all-time high. It requires a careful examination of your recipes, your team’s prep efficiency, and menu item prices. Take Advantage of QR Codes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2022

Assuming that 80 percent of seats are filled for both sittings and that each customer orders something of average price, Chloe can establish a rough baseline calculation for a day’s trading. Well, it’s largely educated guesswork. And, as Chloe knows the industry well, her educated guesses are more educated than most.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

They cannot continue to create programs that place graduates in debt for 20-years following graduation and, they cannot remain effective unless they deliver an education model that takes advantage of industry partnerships. [] Bars Will Once Again Become a Preferred Meeting Place.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Surging prices have been top of mind for consumers for two years and counting, leaving restaurant leaders questioning how inflation might influence diners’ behavior and overall spending habits, including their usage of digital ordering and third-party delivery apps– both of which gained momentum during the pandemic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2023

Furthermore, AI can be an invaluable tool in helping restaurants inform pricing strategies and optimize revenue. By analyzing historical demand and sales data, AI can help identify pricing trends and opportunities for promotions or discounts.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

While these platforms do bring in orders, they also come with the price of high commission fees, loss of customer data, and a weaker connection between you and your guests. Its up to you to educate them on the impact and show them why ordering direct makes a difference. But how do you get diners to change their habits?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Increased staffing shortages are causing restaurant managers to reduce hours or increase menu prices to make up lost profits. Restaurant workers today are expecting benefits that have not been historically offered in the industry such as health benefits, flexible scheduling, daily pay apps, and continuing education.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 14, 2021

In the beginning, it might be helpful to educate team members on the benefits and process of composting. Perhaps, having a discussion with employees, and providing educational communication materials on how composting works, and what scraps can go inside the composting bin and what cannot.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 28, 2023

Even if just one team member understands the benefits of digital transformation, it is up to them to educate the team and get everyone on board. Additionally, solutions can range in price from only a few thousand dollars, up to tens of thousands, but just because it’s more expensive, doesn’t mean it’s better.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 30, 2023

Without a CULTURE OF QUALITY, the relationship of price to results is not always clear. When you push those expensive ingredients to the eventual plate what is most important is guest reaction: “Is it worth the price”. Quality and price are not always synonymous. But I wonder – is this true? Is it worth it!

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 20, 2024

There’s a reactionary movement that I keep seeing in restaurants; a movement that assumes the answer to the restaurant bottom line is to take more and give less or give too much to justify raising prices. A menu should thus be designed and priced to make those items seem essential.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Running your own online ordering system gives you complete control over pricing, promotions, and customer data, helping you maximize profits while still offering convenience. Theres little room for branding, and menu presentation, pricing, and promotions are often influenced by the platforms rules rather than the restaurants preferences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

At True Food Kitchen, we’ve always believed that value isn’t just about price—it’s about quality, transparency, and giving guests the confidence that their meals align with their health and wellness goals. In a time when guests are looking for value, how does a move to eliminate seed oil use affect the bottom line?

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 26, 2020

MAKE SURE THAT YOUR PLANNING INCLUDES AND EVEN FOCUSES ON BUILDING WOW INTO THE MIX. [] USER FRIENDLY IS THE PRICE OF ENTRY. Promoting your connections with regional farmers and even bringing them into the operation for value added lectures and product tastings is a way to show your commitment to the region and educate your guest.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 21, 2023

And while these actors can certainly play an important role, their presence in the supply chain can often mean that producers end up receiving a smaller percentage of the final price of each cup of coffee. As part of this, farmers can receive higher prices for their coffee. This is especially important to note.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2022

I think the movie is depicting that people would pay the price — whatever the price would be!” “Restaurants and high-end dining are becoming a part of pop-culture now because unlike 5-10 years ago, diners have been educated and have grown curious to chefs who are doing new, bolder, fascinating and creative cuisine.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 4, 2022

In the coffee industry, larger roasters generally have a greater capacity to manage price risk, but small and medium-sized roasters also have tools at their disposal. To learn more about how coffee roasters can manage and minimise the impact of price risk, I spoke to some industry experts to learn more. What is price risk?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2024

Continuous education on new products, services, and company policies not only enhances customer service skills but also reinforces the importance of brand consistency. Lastly, with the rise of inflation, consumers want their dollar to stretch even further and are continually looking for value beyond just low prices.

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