Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 7, 2022

A busy restaurant requires industrial-grade equipment. Our checklist has the essential equipment for an efficient kitchen, in addition to a list of tips for running your kitchen safely and profitably. Your restaurant's range is often its most important piece of equipment. Equipment for Restaurant Kitchens: Considerations.

Equipment 473

Equipment Kitchen Safety Food Safety Waste 473

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Taking inventory is one of the most tedious processes in restaurant operations. Chefs spend countless hours counting inventory, purchasing new ingredients, and tracking down more cost-effective substitutions for products that are either cancelled or out of stock. ” Reduce Waste. Recipe Costing.

Inventory 520

Inventory Management Management Waste 520

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

This article will cover how implementing automation tools like IoT monitoring can save your business money, protect your inventory, and save time. Understandably, restaurants are in no position to waste labor, energy, or cost. Preventing Food Waste Can Save Tons of Money. Rising Overhead Costs Are Hiking up Prices.

Inventory 474

Inventory Equipment Waste Pricing 474

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 18, 2025

At major chains like McDonald's, AI-powered drive-through systems are reducing order errors, predicting maintenance needs, and cutting waste. For example, Taco Bell is using AI-driven labor and inventory management tools to fine-tune staffing and reduce food waste.

Airlines 434

Airlines Hospitality Waste Food Order 434

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

The restaurant industry loses an astounding $162 billion each year in food waste. All restaurants should proactively work to reduce food waste, which will also help you save money, increase profits, spotlight your commitment to sustainability, and help the environment. Between a third and a half of food is wasted worldwide annually.

Waste 539

Waste Compost Food Recycling 539

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 11, 2022

Accurate inventory management is crucial to running a successful business because it directly impacts a company’s bottom line and is key to maximizing profits. Having an accurate handle on inventory enables a business to become more resilient and know what they can sell and when they can sell it, helping mitigate out-of-stock scenarios.

Inventory 547

Inventory Management Management Food Supply 547

Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 23, 2024

One of the most impactful areas is inventory management. This level of precision in forecasting helps restaurants reduce food waste - a significant issue in the industry - by up to 20%. Optimizing Back-of-House OperationsBehind the scenes, AI is making significant strides in improving restaurant efficiency.

Customer Experience 301

Customer Experience Operations Back of House Customer Service 301

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 23, 2024

In 2025, expect to see more restaurants and bars adopting eco-friendly practices, such as reducing food waste, sourcing locally, and using energy-efficient equipment. For instance, smart inventory systems can help reduce waste, while energy-efficient appliances cut operational costs and carbon footprints.

2025 346

2025 Hospitality Bar Customer Experience 346

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Food waste is recognized as an endemic challenge around the world. is wasted each year, about 119 billion pounds, estimated at over $408 billion. For restaurants, an industry with challenging profit margins, minimizing food waste is nothing less than a survival strategy. But unchecked waste can threaten the bottom line.

Waste 466

Waste Technology Food Inventory 466

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Controlling a restaurant kitchen’s inventory is a key to proper restaurant management and can help avoid wasting food and space. When it comes to your livelihood, any gaps in inventory are more than mere annoyances — they could be hurting your ability to make a profit. Why Inventory Management Matters.

Inventory 493

Inventory Management Management Waste 493

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

However, according to the USDA , up to 40 percent of the nation’s food supply is wasted each year – the economic equivalent of approximately $161 billion. Now, more than ever, is the time to focus on the bottom line reducing our food waste and thus food costs in an effort to survive. The Challenge.

Waste 487

Waste Food Food Supply Government 487

Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Real-time inventory systems help restaurants cut food waste , save money, and improve operations. Here’s how: Track Stock in Real-Time : Monitor inventory levels instantly to avoid overstocking or understocking. Automate Orders : Automatically reorder items when stock runs low, minimizing waste and emergency purchases.

Waste 78

Waste Inventory Food Point of Sale 78

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Connected Equipment. The latest cloud-based solutions let you and your staff view, track and customize all your smart equipment from one, simple space. Below are some ways connected equipment can help reduce downtime and increase efficiency: Adjusting cook times, modes and more remotely. Product & Inventory Tracking.

2022 610

2022 Equipment Email Marketing Customer Service 610

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The future of restaurant success depends on streamlining processes, reducing food waste, and enhancing customer experiences—all while making the most of existing resources. Invest in technology that offers meaningful insights across the board—inventory, sales, customer behavior, and more. The solution? Get back to basics.

Point of Sale 445

Point of Sale Customer Experience Technology 2024 445

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2025

Moving to more eco-friendly options like biodegradable materials using bamboo or already recycled paper helps reduce unwanted waste from clogging landfills. More than 63 percent of municipal solid waste in the US was a result of food packaging.

Sustainability 251

Sustainability Delivery Food Recycling 251

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2024

For example, AI can help QSRs make smarter inventory decisions by analyzing purchasing trends and aligning ingredient orders with demand. This reduces waste and ensures menu availability, even during busy periods. Start with areas where AI can make a measurable impact, such as inventory management or targeted promotions.

2025 450

2025 Dine-in Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 450

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Integrating IoT devices and connectivity drives efficiency, enhances food safety, mitigates risks, increases transparency, reduces waste, and provides many other benefits for restaurants. IoT devices provide real-time data on critical factors, including equipment performance, energy consumption, and production processes.

Food Safety 504

Food Safety Operations Management Management 504

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Elevate your inventory management. You can’t properly manage your spending if you don’t have a good handle on your inventory. Proper inventory management is essential to knowing what’s coming in, what’s going out, and what you need to order. Reduce food waste. Adjust your menu.

Food Supply 530

Food Supply Supplies Food Food Truck 530

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Inventory management tools, for example, enable the real-time tracking of food stock, alerting staff to use items before they spoil and reducing waste. Back-office digital innovations are also helping restaurants manage costs and make the most of their workforce.

Marketing 449

Marketing Tip Distribution Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 449

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2025

AI-driven tools can help optimize everything from labor scheduling to inventory management, reducing waste and improving margins. Automation – Investing in smart kitchen equipment and AI-driven scheduling tools can help reduce labor costs and improve efficiency.

Loyalty Program 251

Loyalty Program Franchising Franchise Fast Casual 251

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 29, 2022

Restaurant management and operations personnel are always on the search for proactive ways to increase operational efficiency and reduce waste while complying with local regulations. A digital sensor detects a temperature reduction inside a freezer due to overfilled inventory. Preempting Equipment Failures.

Operations 473

Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety Front of House 473

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2023

All this happens when restaurant teams connect their building and kitchen equipment (HVAC, ovens, dishwashers, fryers, refrigerators, freezers, etc.) Automating these procedures can save about an hour of labor per day while improving the customer experience and equipment uptime, protecting inventory and more.

Technology 474

Technology Fast Casual Waste 2023 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2022

With the increasing presence of robotic equipment, kitchen staff are going to be required to possess non-traditional skillsets. According to estimates, the restaurant industry is by itself responsible for approximately hundred million dollars a year of food waste. Integrated Inventory and Purchasing.

Food Order 520

Food Order Waste Online Ordering Email Marketing 520

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2025

Moving to more eco-friendly options like biodegradable materials using bamboo or already recycled paper helps reduce unwanted waste from clogging landfills. More than 63 percent of municipal solid waste in the US was a result of food packaging.

Sustainability 221

Sustainability Delivery Recycling Food 221

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2022

Some ghost kitchens are even set up to house several delivery-only concepts from different operators that share equipment like refrigerators, dishwashers and more. With smart ovens, refrigerators and freezers, the IoT solves this problem by facilitating enhanced control of equipment, even when managers are not on site.

Operations 491

Operations Kitchen Safety Food Safety Waste 491

ChowNow

MAY 23, 2025

It factors in all your operating expenses, like labor, rent, insurance, equipment repairs, marketing, and more. Good profit margins are what allow you to reinvest in your team, upgrade equipment, expand your menu, or just take a breath between shifts. Reduce food waste by tightening portion control and tracking spoilage.

Point of Sale 195

Point of Sale Insurance Fast Casual Customer Service 195

Lavu

APRIL 17, 2025

From inefficient workflows to outdated equipment, energy-wasting mistakes in restaurants are more commonand costlythan most realize. In this post, well break down the top energy-related mistakes restaurants make and show how the right POS system can turn things aroundcutting waste and boosting efficiency where it matters most.

Waste 78

Waste POS Equipment Inventory 78

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2021

A more reliable and efficient approach is to equip refrigerators with IoT-connected sensors that monitor temperatures 24/7 and streamline the logging process. Automating this process minimizes error, improves food safety procedures, and prevents inventory spoilage. Each year, insurers pay out $2.5 billion for water damage claims.

Food Safety 614

Food Safety Equipment Customer Service Customer Experience 614

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

It also helps so that employees know how to operate necessary kitchen equipment. Reduce Your Food Waste. To fully utilize the food you have purchased, you should track the waste in your restaurant. To fully utilize the food you have purchased, you should track the waste in your restaurant.

Operations 553

Operations Website Management Social Media Customer Service 553

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Once you have that total, subtract all of your costs, such as labor, inventory, rent, utilities, and other operating expenses. Bars that effectively manage their inventory and reduce waste tend to maintain higher margins. To calculate your pour cost, you have to know the total cost of your alcohol inventory.

Merchandise 195

Merchandise Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Bar 195

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 20, 2021

For example, technology exists that allows restaurant operators to take inventory in a matter of minutes, while achieving 99.9-percent percent accuracy, saving labor, reducing waste, and making food safer across the enterprise. There are several pain points that can be alleviated through smart automated processes.

Supplies 520

Supplies Food Supply Online Ordering Inventory 520

The Restaurant Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Introduction In the fast-paced world of restaurants, keeping a close eye on your inventory is as vital as the secret sauce in your signature dish. Proper inventory tracking helps reduce waste, control costs, and boost profits. What Is Restaurant Inventory Management? Key Components of Restaurant Inventory Management 1.

Inventory 88

Inventory Management Management Audits 88

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Do you lose money due to food waste? An inventory management system with automated restocking alerts keeps your stock levels in check. Intelligent management software takes the guesswork out of these critical tasks by using automation and AI to improve efficiency and reduce waste. The best tech investments solve real problems.

2025 195

2025 Technology Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Hot Palette Holdings uses AI to improve their forecasting, optimize inventory, and reduce waste. Innovative tech tools, like AI, can improve forecasting, inventory management, scheduling, customer service, marketing, and many other essential business tasks. Boost automation. Improve the customer experience.

Food Safety 489

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Food Supply Audits 489

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2025

With the right tools, operators can manage staff schedules, streamline kitchen communication, monitor inventory levels, and analyze sales trends all in one place. Or platforms that help reduce food waste by syncing inventory orders to accurate sales predictions.

Hospitality 275

Hospitality Front of House Back of House Food Order 275

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2020

Food Waste Reduction. Using forecasting, restaurants can reduce the amount of food they waste. With the help of historical sales reports and known weather conditions, they can calculate how much raw material stock they will have to actually buy and eliminate the risk of spending extra to maintain inventory.

Inventory 517

Inventory Waste Customer Experience Events 517

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

In order to reduce cost, waste, and optimize inventory, the process begins with planning and forecasting. Connecting your financial, transaction, and restaurant inventory management systems enables you to optimize production and better control cost variance proactively. Creating a Singular Journey.

Supplies 546

Supplies Management Management Food Supply 546