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How Better Cooking Oil Management Enhances Efficiency and Reduces Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

Misconception 3: All Cooking Oils Have the Same Environmental Impact Why It’s Made : There’s a lack of knowledge about the sourcing, processing, and ecological footprints of different oils, leading to a generalized view. Generally the thought is, oil is oil.

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CHEFS – SIMPLE AT A DIFFERENT LEVEL

Culinary Cues

Cheese should be from a local or regional cheesemaker and let the customer know where it came from and why its so special. Soup can be an inexpensive way to fill stomachs or an elevated product that attracts the most educated consumers and critique by those in the know. Make the sandwich your lifes work. Choose your oven wisely.

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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

Modern Restaurant Management

Limited time offers (LTOs) Eating out has moved from a once a week or special occasion treat to the everyday norm as diners try to keep up with all the dishes at their convenience. People are interested again in Happy Hour specials and will dine earlier in the evening to take advantage of value-driven deals.

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How to Increase Employee Productivity

7 Shifts

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. Unfortunately for restaurant owners, this line of work is largely perceived as a means to an end profession.

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Eco‑Friendly Packaging That Won’t Hurt Your Margins

The Rail

This could include sourcing ingredients from local farms, using energy-efficient appliances, or even redesigning your dining space with reclaimed materials. Local Sourcing and Greener Supply Chains Eco-friendly packaging is most effective when paired with mindful supply chain practices.

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5 Ways to Update Your Restaurant to Keep Customers Coming Back

The Rail

Local sourcing keeps food fresher by cutting travel time and helping surrounding farmers. Staff members reassure customers educated to uphold hygiene standards and follow medical advice. Sharing pictures of dishes, special offers, and events keeps people informed and intrigued.

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How specialty coffee is challenging the status quo in Italy

Perfect Daily Grind

Today, many consumers, business owners, and baristas alike resist the rising cost of their typical €1 espresso , thereby allowing some café and roastery operators to continue sourcing low-quality, robusta-heavy dark roast blends. We educate with gentleness,” Dario says. Our team is trained to listen first, not to preach.