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The Onion Recall that Impacted McDonald’s Illustrates the Importance of Working as a Supply Chain

Modern Restaurant Management

coli outbreak reinforces the need for restaurants – and all food businesses – to manage recalls as a supply chain, especially considering the huge scale of this event. McDonald’s quickly stopped sales of the Quarter Pounder in the states impacted by the recall – approximately one-fifth of its 14,000+ U.S.

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Five Ways to Use POS Data to Forecast Holiday Demand for Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

The holiday season is a huge calendar event in the restaurant industry, with bookings booming as guests look to let their hair down and enjoy a festive feast. Analyze Previous Holiday Sales Data Past sales data is invaluable when it comes to planning the upcoming season.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

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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KITCHEN LIFE & CAREER

Culinary Cues

There is an appeal there pointing to the frenzy, intensity, preciseness, and organized chaos of chefs and restaurants vying for public attention. I must admit that I am intrigued and having spent some time around that level of intensity find these operations both exciting and nerve wracking.

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Cold Calling Tips and Tricks

In fact, less than 2% of today’s cold calls actually result in meetings, and 63% of sales professionals say it’s what they dislike most about their jobs. However, there is also strong evidence which points to the contrary - 78% of decision-makers have taken an appointment or attended an event as a result of a cold call.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Read on for predictions from industry insiders that include chili crunch, black limes, newstaglia, stealth health, and elevated snacking. Culinary and Cocktail Trend Forecasts Kimpton is returning with its annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast highlighting predictions from its global team of restaurant and beverage talent.

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How to Calculate and Improve Your Bar’s Profit Margin

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One key area to focus on is drink sales, with cocktail sales accounting for about 23% of a bar's revenue. Start by tracking all the income your bar generates, including sales from drinks, food, and any additional services. Next, divide that cost by the total sales revenue from your drinks.