Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Steady Online Ordering Brings Food Waste, Donations to the Forefront of Priorities Ordering food online increases restaurant sales, but it also can potentially increase wasted food if proactive measures aren’t taken – for both the business and consumers at home.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

When restaurants receive food that has a journey from “farm-to-fork” fully documented with reliable supply chain data, that operator is better equipped to act quickly in a crisis. Better data means faster responses to safety issues, less waste, and more satisfied customers who trust in the care you take with their food.

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EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2024

When food waste goes to landfills, it creates methane , a powerful greenhouse gas. Food waste from all sources is responsible for eight percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, and the U.S. But restaurants have other, less visible sources of waste that also contribute to climate change.

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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.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 23, 2025

Effective, sustainable SOPs focus on minimizing waste and maximizing productivity. Energy-saving practices, such as shutting down non-essential equipment during off-hours or scheduling regular maintenance, can significantly cut energy costs.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This level of precision in forecasting helps restaurants reduce food waste - a significant issue in the industry - by up to 20%. AI systems can analyze historical sales data, current trends, and even factors like weather to predict demand accurately. In the kitchen, AI-powered systems are monitoring food production in real-time.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2025

What Can Be Done : Professional services can provide statistics and case studies illustrating the cumulative impact of cooking oil waste. What Can Be Done : Services can remove the burden of onsite waste storage by removing the waste oil directly from the fryer, whenever necessary, and taking it immediately offsite.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

With labor being a challenge in today’s restaurants but with business booming, the key to success is finding equipment that can speed up prep time. Here are five types of equipment that can make your life easier. This makes the equipment a great option for kitchens prepping produce in bulk.

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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. For independent restaurants, the same AI-driven efficiency applies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2025

AI has made promises. If you’ve ever watched a keynote or demo, you’ve likely heard some version of: “Just give it your data—and watch the magic happen.”

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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. Automatically switching modes (i.e.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 22, 2024

High electric bills and wasted energy are the last things on their minds. There are ways for restaurants to maximize that growth despite today’s heavy cost burdens—the secret lies in eliminating waste quickly and at scale. By listening to the “nerve center” of every location—its connected equipment.

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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. At Sammy’s Sliders, we’re committed to doing our part.

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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. Preempting Equipment Failures. Today, the sophistication of IoT technology available to the restaurant sector is at an all-time high.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Understandably, restaurants are in no position to waste labor, energy, or cost. Preventing Food Waste Can Save Tons of Money. Food service businesses, on average, lose 28-35 percent of their income annually from pre-consumer food waste. During times of inflation, every cent matters.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Real-time inventory systems help restaurants cut food waste , save money, and improve operations. Automate Orders : Automatically reorder items when stock runs low, minimizing waste and emergency purchases. Integrate with POS Systems : Sync with sales data to refine menu choices and track high-waste items.

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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.

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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. Today, staying ahead means adopting a unified, flexible IT environment that gives operators the control they need to thrive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This exercise can also help you identify – and resolve – issues that are wasting money, like over portioning, over ordering, and theft. Reduce food waste. In the US, we waste between 30-40 percent of our food supply, which equates to an astonishing 133 billion pounds and $161 billion in waste, according to the USDA.

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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. Any of these issues can severely damage buildings and equipment and even temporarily shut down a restaurant. Each year, insurers pay out $2.5 billion for water damage claims.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The technology empowers operators to make direct, digital connections with their equipment (e.g., Careful analysis of the data emanating from the ovens’ digital controls revealed that the kitchen staff weren’t loading the equipment to capacity. Maintaining Equipment. freezers, food warmers, fryers, etc.).

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2025

Here is how 3D modeling simplifies renovation planning: Accurate Resource Allocation : 3D modeling software offers accurate material estimation to avoid unnecessary waste and hidden expenses. pipes intersecting walls) or wrong equipment placements. 3D modeling lets operators test layouts and equipment.

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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. Optimized Delivery Processes.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2020

Now more than ever, new systems are empowering owners and managers to optimize service, boost guest engagement, enhance menu performance, slash waste, and much more. Even so, the vast majority still use the various original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for advanced troubleshooting and break/fix.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

a global manufacturer of restroom equipment. ” Dommisse offers several considerations for keeping restrooms clean, maintained, well-equipped and prepared for a healthy hand washing experience: Post signage. .” ” Research shows that consumers are highly in favor of using touch-free fixtures.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2022

A more reliable and efficient approach is to equip refrigerators with IoT-connected sensors that monitor temperatures 24/7 and streamline the logging process. When you consider that the average three-year ROI on food waste reductions programs is 600 percent p, the impact on ROI becomes even greater. Each year, insurers pay out $2.5

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Recycling your restaurant’s used cooking oil isn’t just a way to address your waste problems – it can help fight climate change. Not only that, but in the United States restaurants generate about 22 to 33 billion pounds of food waste annually. That’s a lot of waste.

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