Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 21, 2022

As they’re difficult to recycle, we can also conclude most of these cups end up going to landfill, where they contribute to a growing waste problem. However, in response to the issue of single-use cup waste, some coffee shops now offer discounts for customers who bring their own reusable cups, as well as other swap schemes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 28, 2024

Restaurants started using 2D barcodes (such as QR codes) at dining tables to offer digital menus and even allow patrons to order with their smartphones during the pandemic, when contactless transactions were necessary. In foodservice establishments, the same technology opens doors to greater food safety and ingredient transparency.

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Information Allergens Food Supply Food 221

The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 14, 2022

Globally, food waste generates 4.4 This is one of the reasons why food waste has been gaining momentum over the past few years. In the US, food waste and related packaging account for almost 45% of the material that goes into landfills. Step-by-step Guide For Starting A Waste-Free Restaurant In The US.

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Waste License Loyalty Program Website Management 98

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

With many restaurants closed for in-person dining on and off throughout the pandemic, the food service industry shifted to delivery and takeout as a business imperative. According to SEC filings, food delivery apps experienced tremendous growth in 2020 earning a combined $5.5 Legislators Will Rethink How to Better Manage Product Waste.

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Food Safety Recycling Restaurant Law Front of House 223

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 2, 2022

Food and labor costs are elevated and expected to remain high in 2022 , negatively impacting restaurants’ profit margins. To maximize your existing resources: Reduce food waste. With prices skyrocketing, restaurants should focus on eliminating food waste. Train continuously. in one tech stack.

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Food Safety Food Supply Waste Sustainability 218

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced restaurants to innovate, creating new revenue-generating workflows, including enhancing their to-go offerings and integrating with to-go order applications. Optimize Food Safety Protocols. Automation technologies can improve back of house operations as well. billion tons and costing companies $1.2

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Training Front of House Food Safety Back of House 195

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This past year saw the following trends: The Digital Revolution – In 2023, restaurants gravitated towards digitalization, embracing things like online ordering, mobile applications, and digital payment solutions. These adaptations were driven by evolving consumer preferences for convenience and safety.

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Dietary Restrictions 2024 Food Safety Food Supply 123

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Keeping track of food and beverage inventory is imperative to preventing product waste and theft. Safety and Compliance The safety of employees and customers and full compliance with rules and regulations should always be non-negotiable priorities for restaurant owners.

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Cash Management Restaurant Law Food Safety Point of Sale 207

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Food safety and restaurant cleanliness. Similarly, restaurant visitors expect their food to be of a consistent quality every time they visit. Both of these technological advancements are instrumental in ensuring excellent customer service and reducing food waste. Food Safety and Restaurant Cleanliness.

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Technology Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety 196

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible. Log item transfers and wastes. One other way you may need to manage inventory is with menu planning. Stock incoming inventory. Check inventory levels.

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Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Before we begin, we need to realize that the guacamole product served to customers is not solely factored on the price of the ingredients, but you’ll find the sneaky costs in labor, waste, food safety, and shipping. The next sneaky costs comes from waste. Food Safety.

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Food Supply Food Safety Front of House Back of House 189

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 7, 2023

“It’s essential to prevent green coffee from becoming contaminated in the same way as any food product,” Giorgio says. This is a term used in the food safety industry to describe the point where dangerous pathogens and microorganisms are removed from the product. What’s more, it could have harmful effects on consumers.

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Supplies Management Management Food Safety 176

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law in January of 2011 and expanded the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s authority to regulate the way foods are grown, harvested and processed. This last initiative is perhaps the most urgent for food businesses and requires immediate attention.

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Food Safety Food Supply Supplies Restaurant Law 189

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Here’s an important – but often overlooked – truth for the restaurant industry: To make your customers to feel valued and appreciated, you must get their orders right! Perhaps they’re understaffed and struggling to keep up with incoming orders. Why is order accuracy so important for a restaurant?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Customer Trends As eateries chart new courses in the tech terrain, they also face the challenges of keeping up with changes in customer preferences, specifically toward transparency in ingredients and more health-focused foods.

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2024 Food Supply Kitchen Safety Influencer 202

Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Contactless Ordering and Payment Systems In the wake of the pandemic, contactless technologies have become indispensable, with solutions like SoundHound transforming how customers engage with restaurants. These intelligent systems streamline food preparation, optimize cooking processes, and even facilitate communication among kitchen staff.

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2024 Technology Kitchen Safety Website Management 147

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 12, 2021

Restaurants have made great strides in the digital realm—from contactless payments to online ordering—but 32 percent of them feel like they could add to their technology stack to optimize operations. From ordering food to reserving a table, they want to do things digitally.

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Mobile Ordering Front of House Communication Online Ordering 197

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Do you want people to stay at your restaurant longer and order more? Give them charging stations and a reason to stay (delicious food, great service, and a comfortable atmosphere) while their cars are charging. You already provide delicious food, exceptional customer service, and an inviting atmosphere, right?

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Audits 2040 Food Safety Consumer Goods 189

7 Shifts

MAY 25, 2020

Chefs pride themselves on their sparkling kitchens, and during COVID-19, customers need more than ever to be reassured of the cleanliness and safety of ordering from your restaurant. each surface that comes into contact with food, and any supplies or equipment that’s used through the day. Cover all your bases ???

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FOH BOH Kitchen Safety Cash Management 338

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2020

While an IVR might not fool the Turing Test , it does satisfy the basic needs that a customer might have and can be designed to field general questions or even take incoming orders, freeing up your staff to perform other tasks. A common complaint among 66 percent of guests is inconsistent temperatures in their food. Reduce Food Waste.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Front of House Website Management 208

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

We've all ordered our favorite food online at least once from a local restaurant, and it was cold when it arrived at our doorstep. Events like this not only ruined our entire eating experience, but also prevented us from ordering food from this restaurant for a while. Delivery of cold food leads to loss of customer.

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Compost Sustainability Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 208

The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 13, 2022

A survey conducted by Too Good To Go indicates that more than 1/3rd of the bakery output in the UK ends up being wasted. Strict health and safety guidelines, short shelf life, and weather are some of the main reasons for wastage in bakeries. This is where it is recommended to start a waste-free bakery. Food Premise Approval.

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Waste Kitchen Safety Equipment Social Media 52

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Restaurants are no longer just about the food – they are about the complete dining experience, which includes ambiance, service speed, and personalized interaction. This efficiency level reduces waste, saves time, and ensures a high standard of food quality.

Operations 189

Operations Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 189

7 Shifts

APRIL 9, 2020

Whether you have been offering delivery and takeout for years, or have had to make a recent pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to know which food travels best for delivery—and how to change up your menu to stay profitable while dine-in isn't an option. You just ordered a burger, a side of fries, and a drink.

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Travel Delivery Food Food Order 370

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2023

In the waning days of 2022, FDA issued an updated Food Code with several important updates. economy, and the Food Code impacts virtually every American. Let’s examine the key new provisions of the 2022 Food Code. Many of the key changes in the 2022 Food Code relate to food allergens.

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2022 Allergens Food Food Safety 188

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2020

Both now and for the future, technology can answer many of the question’s managers have surrounding maintaining the health of employees, ensuring the safety of their guests and protecting their bottom line. Further, COVID-19 has put a spotlight on controlling costs and waste as best practices. Plan Wisely.

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Front of House Technology 186

The Rail

MARCH 14, 2023

QR codes offer a convenient and contactless way for customers to access menus, order food, and pay using mobile devices. Contactless menus , a popular ordering style that enhances safety, utilize QR codes that customers can easily scan with their smartphone cameras. What is a QR Code for a Restaurant?

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Mobile Ordering FOH Front of House Kitchen Safety 111

Clover - Restaurants

MAY 3, 2024

Recent surveys confirm the importance of cleaning and sanitizing in food industry establishments for building customer confidence and in influencing diner choice. City and state health departments monitor local restaurants to ensure they’re following food safety management program guidelines.

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Food Supply 52

Apicbase

MAY 29, 2024

According to Statista , in 2023, the revenue of online food delivery was estimated at over $1 trillion, and it is expected to hold a 50% share of the drive-thru and takeaway food service markets by 2030. It’s a delivery-only restaurant that prepares food in a dark kitchen with no takeaway or dine-in. Hub and spoke cloud kitchen.

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Kitchen Safety Front of House Online Ordering Food Order 52

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 2, 2023

Be sure to carefully review how your restaurant is doing in these areas: Are all food safety laws and protocols being followed in your kitchen? For instance, is food being handled and stored properly? Your food special for the week is Chicken Cacciatore, but you’ve run out of chicken.

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Audits Point of Sale Document Food Safety 112

Cheetah

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

To compete, restaurants are reinventing themselves by incorporating emerging food trends into their menus – most notably by showcasing local food products and unique ingredients. But access to these trending food items, with fair pricing and reasonable logistics, has been a nightmare – until now. .

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Food Food Supply Food Truck Online Ordering 148

Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

These include food production and inventory management. Additionally, the BOH handles food safety and restaurant administration. This includes the food prep and kitchen areas, food storage rooms, walk-in fridges, pot wash stations, staff break rooms, and offices. Food safety. Cost control.

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Back of House FOH BOH Front of House 52

7 Shifts

JULY 14, 2020

With all restaurants under extreme pressure of heightened safety and potential staff shortage, you can delegate the reactivation and re-scoping of your recurring preventive maintenance plans to your trusted repair and maintenance solution provider. Small problems can be identified before they become big problems.

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Management Management Kitchen Safety Equipment 370

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2021

People adopted safety standards and new ways of buying goods and services — including meals — during the pandemic, and those new patterns are likely to persist. Many restaurants shifted to online ordering, curbside pickup and delivery during the pandemic to stay afloat, and they adopted new safety protocols for guests onsite.

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Menu Mobile Ordering Food Safety Online Ordering 191

Apicbase

MARCH 25, 2024

Managing inventory and supplier ordering is like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle (which also happens to be on fire). Demand forecasting for restaurants puts out the flames, takes the guesswork out of purchase orders and streamlines the supply chain. What are the benefits of demand forecasting in food service?

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Inventory Management Management Kitchen Safety 52

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Online and Mobile Ordering Systems. Online ordering and delivery are one of the fastest growing aspects of the restaurant industry, up 124% in 2020. Customers are demanding online and mobile ordering, and modern restaurant tech makes it more accessible for every restaurateur. 7shifts Restaurant Scheduling Software.

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Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

7 Shifts

AUGUST 19, 2020

Pandemic or otherwise, staff turnover eats into your profitability and wastes a considerable amount of managers’ time. In order to help new staff learn the ropes, you need to create a comprehensive restaurant staff training manual. Job responsibilities for each department (Be as detailed as possible without being preachy.

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Training Kitchen Safety Customer Service Food Safety 370