Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

By investing in a data-driven POS platform, restaurant operators can address labor challenges, fine-tune their stock management, design promotions based on current trends, reduce human error and more. Modern POS systems can mitigate costly human errors by streamlining order processes and updating any modifications instantly.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 4, 2022

Restaurant inventory management plays a key role in overcoming rising food prices. Logistics challenges and labor shortages have fueled rising food prices at the wholesale level. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the November Producer Price Index, a measure of wholesale prices, up 9.6%

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Until recently, Beyond Green Sustainable Food Partners was mainly a foodservice consulting company for schools and other large institutions, and we catered food to preschools on the side. Historically, we have trained cafeteria staff to cook food from scratch while also reducing food and labor waste.

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Waste Food Compost Food Supply 186

Culinary Cues

APRIL 23, 2022

The cost of raw materials seems to always go up, most ingredients that restaurants use are highly perishable, customer volume is less predictable than we would like, seasonal differences in quality are quite significant, the supply chain is out of step with demand, and waste seems to be a real problem in many operations.

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Food Seasonal Menu Waste Point of Sale 385

Restaurant365

JANUARY 18, 2022

While true zero-restaurant food waste is extremely rare, it can be a meaningful goal. Implementing a zero-waste initiative can help minimize your carbon footprint and may even attract new customers who embrace your environmental friendliness. Additionally, limiting your food waste can improve your restaurant’s bottom line.

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Apicbase

APRIL 18, 2024

A restaurant’s raw data includes sales numbers, inventory data, ingredient pricing, recipe quantities and units, and financial figures. Reports give managers an overview of restaurant operations at a glance and also allow them to search and dig into the details to uncover granular insights about every part of the business.

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Squirrel Systems

APRIL 11, 2024

Creating efficiencies at your restaurant using Mobile POS solutions Understanding how to keep your restaurant patio operations profitable requires a strategic look at your on-the-floor dynamics. For many, dining at restaurants in the summer has a special charm, as one of the only times in a year we get to dine outdoors.

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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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Squirrel Systems

MARCH 3, 2024

In today’s competitive dining industry, maintaining profitability while keeping prices stable is a significant challenge for restaurateurs. High operating costs, fluctuating commodity prices, and the ever-evolving preferences of guests can all squeeze margins.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

2023 has been a challenging year for restaurant operators, caught as they were between rising food costs and labour shortages. In a 2023 survey, 29% of operators said they are very likely to open new locations in 2024. Most operators raised their menu prices in 2023, but fewer expect to do so in 2024.

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Sling

MAY 9, 2023

Efficient and effective restaurant operations don’t just happen. In this article, we discuss some of the best ways to improve your restaurant operations and introduce you to the tools that can help make that easier. Table of contents What is restaurant operations? They take purposeful planning and work to build and maintain.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Taking inventory is one of the most tedious processes in restaurant operations. With a labor shortage looming over the foodservice industry, operators don’t have time to focus on their inventory. ” Reduce Waste. When you don’t take timely and accurate inventory, you can end up ordering too much of something.

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Apicbase

APRIL 28, 2023

Every report on food waste is a jaw-dropper. Food waste is a monumental problem with massive consequences. An estimated 32% of all food produced worldwide is lost or wasted from farm to fork (some reports even say between 40-50%). Food loss and waste represent about $940 billion in annual economic losses.

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 28, 2021

Food wastage is one of the core problems of UAE restaurants. As per the Food Sustainability Index, a person wastes 494 pounds of food per year in the UAE, which is way higher than in the USA and Europe. High food waste is not just bad for restaurants, it also impacts the environment and food security significantly.

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Sling

APRIL 27, 2023

Restaurant operations management is essential for the long-term health of your business. It’s like working on the business rather than in the business and, done well, may help you move your operation to new levels of success. Table of contents What is restaurant operations management? Not every restaurant is exactly the same.

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Apicbase

APRIL 11, 2024

Customers generate revenue, but effective back-of-house operations keep costs in check , ensuring that your restaurants are also profitable in the long term. The success of a food service business depends on how well its restaurant managers manage purchasing and inventory and how good the chefs are at creating profitable recipes.

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Apicbase

OCTOBER 28, 2022

If CoGs and overheads rise due to inflation, your menu prices should follow. That way, you can keep price increases minimal. In normal circumstances, when menu prices have to be adjusted, it is usually done strategically and with great caution. Drastic price hikes are the last resort for restaurants.

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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. Know what you spend Successful restaurants know that tracking food costs is crucial.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 2, 2022

Soaring prices, continued supply chain disruptions, and ongoing staffing shortages are creating a perfect storm for restaurants. 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.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Restaurant back-of-house operations form the backbone of a restaurant’s success. These include food production and inventory management. Additionally, the BOH handles food safety and restaurant administration. A restaurant’s back of house includes any area of operations the customer doesn’t usually see. Food safety.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Restaurant365’s State of the Industry Customer Survey shows that 60 percent of surveyed customers plan to expand their businesses in 2023 despite expected increased labor and food costs. Operators can also encourage Yelp reviews and use their social media platforms to engage with customers.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Similarly, restaurant operations management is about seamlessly making the whole operation work: facilitating an excellent customer experience, giving staff everything they need to do their jobs, and making the restaurant run smoothly and efficiently. What Is Restaurant Operations Management?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Similarly, restaurant operations management is about seamlessly making the whole operation work: facilitating an excellent customer experience, giving staff everything they need to do their jobs, and making the restaurant run smoothly and efficiently. What Is Restaurant Operations Management?

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

By staying on top of profit margins, you can make informed decisions about pricing, portion sizes, and operational costs, thereby improving your profit margins. By continuously monitoring and optimizing profit margins, owners can unlock valuable insights that can guide them towards effective cost management and operational efficiency.

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Margin Edge

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Out of every ounce of food you purchase, it is guaranteed that not all of it will end up on your guests’ plates. Wasting food in and of itself isn’t a cardinal sin (unless you ask our mothers), but the degree of variance between what you use and what you sell can get you in trouble with your bottom line.

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Waste Food Inventory POS 76

Apicbase

JUNE 2, 2022

As an F&B manager in a large multi-outlet operation [or a hotel chain], you’re used to focusing on the cost side of things. Shaving a percentage point off food costs here… eking out a few extra pennies by tightening up inventory procedures… stomping out waste. What is menu pricing? What is menu pricing?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Inefficient restaurant inventory management practices, improper storage, gaps in inventory logs, theft, and waste can cause even the most successful kitchens to struggle or fail. Using par levels based on real usage and not just a “guess” creates more accurate orders. Always date and label everything.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2022

One method that the industry has increasingly moved to in order to achieve these goals is sous vide cooking. Unlike traditional cooking methods like braising, stewing, or roasting that allow aromatics and moisture to escape from the food, sous vide contains them within the product. Labor and Waste Savings. Efficient Method.

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Waste Food Supply Food Order Pricing 186

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

However, persistent labor shortages are pushing restaurants to explore automation and artificial intelligence to streamline operations – from kitchen management to customer service – to alleviate staffing pressures while also enhancing efficiency.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

A chef/owner was busy by the stove with an assistant who also washed dishes and bussed tables and out front a single server and maybe, in the busiest of operations, a host/bartender who was likely the spouse of the chef. Good friends, good food, good times.”. That was it! Those four or five employees were like family. author unknown.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

As diners return to their favorite restaurants, bars, and other eating establishments, restaurateurs are feeling the strain put on the food supply chain. The goal for every food and beverage company is to synchronize supply and demand. Planning and Forecasting. Creating a Singular Journey.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Certainly one thing on everyone’s mind today is price. So operators need to think strategically on other areas of savings to recover shrinking margins. The next sneaky costs comes from waste. Now there is obvious waste with avocados as the skin and pits are unusable for guacamole and thrown in the trash.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. Holiday Hangovers : On the days after holidays like St.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Analyzing the metrics and reports related to your operations becomes essential to your role as the restaurant manager as the competition for customers grows more fierce. It also provides insight into why the restaurant operates as it is and suggestions for improving performance. How To Use Data Intelligence To Scale Operations?

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Operations Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Customer Experience 52

Apicbase

JANUARY 13, 2023

This 85+ item list of food service statistics results from meticulous combing through dozens of industry reports. It highlights those shifts so that you can prepare your operation for success without being blindsided by pitfalls and emerging trends. For 62% of restaurants , automation could help fill critical gaps in managing orders.

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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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