Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2024

Now is the time to get your plays in order to be a winner this Super Bowl Sunday. Themed Menus for the Win : Want to show support for this year’s best teams? Provide special menu options from the cities the contenders hail from – a Philly Cheesesteak if the Eagles make it or a Cuban for Miami.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

These factors contribute to a volatile supply chain, influencing everything from ingredient availability to menu pricing strategies. Contemporary menus increasingly feature more plant-based selections and alternative proteins, while also reflecting the demand for locally vetted foods and transparent supply chains.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 10, 2024

Restaurant operators have faced stiff headwinds since 2020, with a near-constant swirl of inflation, supply chain and labor challenges. Adapt to Growing Price Fatigue Since the pandemic, controlling food costs has been a major challenge for restaurant operators. Full-service menu prices climbed 4.5

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Consider two worst-case scenarios: A customer orders extra guacamole but your restaurant is all out of avocados or, on the other hand, you've just walked past a crate of rotten, unusable (and expensive!) You'll also be less likely to order too much of any ingredient, which leads to food waste. avocados in the stock room.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment. The key lesson both establishments teach?

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Ken Burgin

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Inflation is back, following dramatic rises in energy costs, wages and all the food & beverage supplies we purchase. When Should You Increase Menu Prices? If wages and supplies are rising, the costs need to be increased to cover them. What to Consider When Deciding to Raise Menu Prices.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 29, 2022

Put simply, franchise compliance refers to the actions that corporations, their franchisors, and their franchisees take in order to stay compliant with any applicable federal, state, and/or regional laws. Franchisors who do not supply this info to prospective franchisees in this outlined time frame are not being compliant with federal law.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Due to many factors including inflation and supply chain challenges, restaurant owners and operators have been faced with tough choice about raising menu prices. As food prices rise, restaurants should try to stay within their target ratio for food cost to gross food revenue in order to maintain target profits.

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Culinary Digital

JANUARY 16, 2024

When a menu selection is reduced, several changes and improvements can occur in kitchen operations. Here’s what typically happens when a menu selection is reduced: Simplified Kitchen Workflow: A condensed menu leads to a simplified kitchen workflow, significantly reducing the complexity of culinary operations.

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Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 9, 2024

Thankfully, the restaurant industry has bounced back from those difficult times, but one thing is still true–supply chain challenges continue to be obstacles that cannot be overlooked. Reliable, quality food suppliers for restaurants are one of the few key components that a dining establishment must have to remain operational.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2022

A fragmented supply chain is also increasing ingredient costs, leading restaurants to balance staff churn with a changing menu to keep revenue consistent. Monitoring Supply Can Curb Waste and Loss. food delivery companies brought in roughly $5.5 This is a key indicator that food delivery has become a customer preference.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Restaurants have faced labor shortages, supply and equipment shortages, and climbing food prices, with no past playbook on how to navigate the crisis. In fact, according to the National Restaurant Association, 95% of operators said their restaurant has experienced supply chain delays or shortages in recent months. Food Shortage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2023

With the Super Bowl and March Madness coming up, restaurant owners should be preparing now in order to capitalize on the influx of online orders. Use data to identify popular menu items and promote them during the Super Bowl to drivesales. This can help increase sales and also encourage repeat business.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In this article, we delve into the anticipated restaurant and menu trends for 2024 and explore how technology, particularly advanced point-of-sale (POS) solutions, can enable restaurateurs to ride the wave of these trends successfully. Experiential Dining The dining experience is becoming as important as the food itself.

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7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2020

With dine-in officially off the menu, we’re sharing a few options for restaurants to consider to pivot their business model during COVID-19. Order online at unayxe.com or call 306.978.0116. ??: Consider having diners call or email to make orders in advance rather than pay exorbitant commission fees through third-party platforms.

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ChowNow

MAY 22, 2024

Running a profitable restaurant isn’t just about selling more food or serving more diners; it’s also about efficient inventory management. Know what you spend Successful restaurants know that tracking food costs is crucial. Buy just enough: Over-ordering leads to food spoilage, but under-ordering means selling out too soon.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2022

Nobody has time for that when there is a crowded dining room, to-go orders flying out the window and customers complaining about their favorite menu items going up in price. Here are three ways you can reduce your restaurant supply and labor costs: Use Technology to Streamline Operations. Take food cost management for instance.

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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. Regulatory Compliance – Staying abreast of evolving food safety regulations remained a persistent challenge in 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The turmoil caused by the pandemic has disrupted global supply chains more than any other period in recent history. It has highlighted the critical importance of evolving supply chain systems to be more responsive and agile to the changing dynamics around us – which the past two years have been extensive.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2021

As a headline, it's become a familiar refrain, and as a challenge for restaurant owners, it's become a pylon that restaurateurs have had — or will have — to safely navigate around in order to protect margins and establish restaurant cost control. Equipment and supplies. Look at Your Menu. Menu Engineering. POS systems.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

In this column, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine looks at newly introduced menu items from top brands. ” Slice Factory is now offering a $5 meal that includes a jumbo slice and soft drink in order to provide guests with a more affordable and discounted meal. Each slice is 14 inches, or about the length of your forearm!”

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

They worry because rising food costs and inflation go hand-in-hand. The rising expense of food and supplies is trending ahead of inflation rates causing restaurant margins to plummet. QR codes help restaurants preserve their bottom lines by enabling them to: Adjust menu items without reprinting paper menus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2023

Everything from decreasing food waste to exploring how automation can increase revenue for small business restaurants is related to BOH procedures. They include restaurant management tips for cutting costs, decreasing food waste, and much more. Here are some back of office trends to watch for in 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2024

Time is money, and consumers representing the youngest two adult generations are in short supply of both. Create an app to make it easy for Gen Z to place a mobile order, review their regular meals and stay up to date on seasonal specials and rewards. With these factors combined, you can build a loyalty base.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

If this means deleting menu items, don't be afraid to do it. Maybe the menu item needs a better menu description. If there is a menu item listed as "Roasted Turnips," it may not be a top seller. Good words sell food. It's incredible how quickly a menu item sells simply by changing the location.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 21, 2022

Even after the pandemic-fueled tumult of 2020, few would have predicted the extent to which the industry has been shaped in 2021 by such factors as a major labor shortage, supply-chain issues, and soaring inflation. Droughts might reduce the supply of potatoes, for example. and reporting. Riding a Razor-Thin Margin.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Don’t forget the uptick in pick-up and delivery orders as well. According to the National Restaurant Association survey, of those that were going to eat out at restaurants, 50 percent said they were planning on ordering takeout or delivery for a gathering at home during the holidays.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This Super Bowl season, your plays should showcase accurate forecasting, efficient ordering, and menus engineered to earn cheers from both teams. With more food comes the potential for more waste. restaurants rack up 22-33 billion pounds of food waste per year. They may find their way onto your menu forever.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

We are seeing these healthy living trends impact both menu offerings, with a continued rising interest in plant-based offerings and functional beverages, as well as food packaging, with increased consumer concern around chemicals like PFAs. Personalized Branding: Creating Unique Experiences Personalization is a key theme in 2024.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Restaurants are dealing with the dual hit of labor shortages and supply chain challenges? How is inflation affecting food prices? Hiring is difficult, people expect to be paid more, and supply-chain disruptions are all contributing to food price inflation. What is some advice for them to contain costs and stay profitable?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Food delivery services have not only changed the way people eat, but they have also provided restaurant operators with both obstacles and possibilities. Understanding the Landscape Food delivery services have changed the restaurant sector, causing an evolution in consumer expectations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2023

There has been an avalanche of commentary and analysis on how automation and AI have collectively helped restaurants cope with now all-too-familiar challenges: labor, supply, inflation. ” In a restaurant setting, personalization often lies in making informed menu recommendations – something automation excels at.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2024

For back of house set goals on the time it takes to get food to the pass and out to customers. If food is not being prepared correctly, speak to the cooks. A customer will complain, the expo line will get backed up, a server may fall and drop an order. Another area is to keep an eye on the menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2022

Restaurants continue to face labor and supply chain issues, plus rising food costs. Review and Revise Your Menu Offerings. Before Restaurant Week kicks off, craft a menu that is friendly to both your bottom line and your customers. Offer Easy Online Ordering. And that’s not different during Restaurant Week.

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Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Coupled with AI algorithms, menus are tailored to individual preferences, ensuring each visit is a culinary journey personalized to the diner’s taste buds. Through voice-enabled ordering and payment systems, patrons can navigate menus, place orders, and settle bills, all while minimizing physical contact and enhancing safety protocols.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The restaurant industry once again proved its resilience in 2022 as it dealt with ongoing obstacles like inflation, supply chain, labor shortages and more. Increasing menu pricing has helped to offset costs and so far, has continued to attract customers since grocery prices are outpacing the increases in restaurant tickets for dining out."

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