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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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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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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Bottleneck Management

MAY 8, 2023

How to Reduce Food Waste in Restaurants Food waste can impact the resources used to grow and deliver food to our tables. Below Chef Zach shares some tips on how to reduce food waste in restaurants, thereby decreasing the carbon footprint. The first-in-first-out method can help with this.

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SpotOn

MARCH 27, 2024

This new law mandates that food service establishments can't offer guests complimentary plastic utensils and related items. A customer must ask for single-use plastics such as forks, knives, and spoons alongside other items usually given out as part of a takeout order. What is New York City's Skip the Stuff bill?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

One of the largest problems on the hands of restaurant and catering professionals through the unpredictable supply and demand of COVID-19 was food waste. Often, the resulting waste was not only the food but also the associated costs and energy spent on more waste management. Fourth Priority: Proper Packaging.

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The Rail

JANUARY 1, 2024

One of these is your attitude to waste. When your staff treats food and other resources inefficiently, it can genuinely impact your ability to continue operating. It’s no wonder, then, that more restaurants are training their staff in zero-waste methods. Investment in training your staff in zero-waste can boost sustainability.

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Xtra Chef

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Food waste is a serious environmental and humanitarian issue. But restaurant food waste poses a huge problem for overall profitability in the business: The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that restaurants waste $162 billion in food each year. What Causes Restaurant Food Waste?

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Lavu

APRIL 13, 2020

Waste production is going up as business owners around the world swap their waste reduction initiatives out with ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19. If your restaurants want to reduce waste even amidst the current crisis, there’s still plenty you can do. Donate Food Waste to Local Charities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 11, 2023

Today, nearly 60 percent of adults expect to use their phones to access key restaurant features, including ordering food. And more quick-service and casual dining restaurants are adopting QR code ordering to improve operations. QR code ordering also improves order accuracy, leading to fewer mistakes and less food waste.

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Restaurant Business

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Automating order handoff for off-premise orders isn’t new—many operations, both commercial and non-commercial, have been utilizing automated solutions to ensure order accuracy and to minimize waste and food cost. A customizable timer ensures orders don’t sit out too long if they’re not picked up.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

By introducing this range of visionary features, the fast-food giant attracts new business by creating an environment where friends and family can enjoy signature food and value. Additionally, digital menus and order-ahead options enhance convenience and offer personalized customization. The key lesson both establishments teach?

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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 15, 2020

While the primary concern during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic should be physical health and getting food to people in order for them to stay alive and healthy, the impact of the virus on the restaurant industry has been tremendous. Restaurants are an essential part of the food supply chain to millions of Americans every year.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 27, 2021

It has been estimated that each year, more than 100 billion pounds of food is wasted in the United States. That equates to more than $160 billion worth of food thrown away each year. The waste of food is not only a waste of money and bad for the environment, but it is also making vulnerable populations even more vulnerable.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2021

Just a few short years ago, customers paid for their meals in cash or credit cards, orders were totaled on analog cash registers, and customers called restaurants to place orders over the landline phone. The New Norm: Text to Order. Customers don’t want to be bogged down with a massive library of food apps on their phone.

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Hot Schedules

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Five Steps to Reducing Waste. The Impact of Food Waste. U S hotels contribute to the generation of 131 billion pounds of food waste every year , resulting in an enormous environmental impact, and a big dent to profit margins. Waste stretches beyond the physical, say, head of lettuce you’re throwing in the trash.

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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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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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Restaurant365

JULY 14, 2021

Restaurant food waste is a pressing topic in the food and restaurant industry. Studies show that about 35% of all food produced in the United States goes unsold or uneaten. ” However, the impact of food waste doesn’t just stop at landfills. Start by auditing your food waste.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

If you're standing in line waiting to order the special of the night, the seasonal Panzanella Salad, you don't want to hear “86 the special”. Food runners fluctuate between the front and back of the house, and are likely to be the messenger that communicates what is 86'd from BOH to FOH. The cost of 86'ing.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Whatever the size of your operation, a tableside ordering system can help—it’s certainly not a tool for just large corporate restaurants. Implementing a tableside ordering system like CAKE from Mad Mobile can reshape how you run your business. Orders go directly from the server to the kitchen, reducing mistakes and miscommunications.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Hot Palette Holdings uses AI to improve their forecasting, optimize inventory, and reduce waste. As restaurants implement tech tools, they’re experiencing numerous benefits, including waste (and cost) savings, more effective scheduling, and increased customer satisfaction, to name just a few. Elevate quality management programs.

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Tableo

JULY 14, 2023

How many times have we heard our mums’ rattle on about not wasting food? Nowadays when looking in the mirror, perhaps I shouldn’t have obeyed However the fact remains that waste is the scourge of the 21st century. Conduct a waste audit You must first identify the source of food waste in order to address it effectively.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2024

That's one of takeaways in You Can't Market Manure at Lunchtime: And Other Lessons from the Food Industry for Creating a More Sustainable Company by Maisie Ganzler, chief strategy and brand officer of Bon Appétit Management Company. Actions like waste reduction are actually cost savers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2023

Key takeaways include: More than half of consumers surveyed (51 percent), felt that independent restaurants have been impacted the most by not having enough staff to take orders, cook food, and handle deliveries – followed by major chains (36 percent) and mid-sized regional restaurants (14 percent).

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

There was a time, maybe not too long ago, when you knew very little about food and cooking. Remember that first plate of food that you slid into the pass? The steak was returned (under-cooked and not the medium rare the guest had ordered). You added a skill to your bag of tricks. Everything was on a different level.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The fusion of technology and food service is transforming the way restaurants operate, enhancing customer experiences, and shaping the future of the industry. From the way we place orders to how they’re prepared, every facet of the food service sector is being touched by technology. billion and is expected to grow to $223.7

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Xtra Chef

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

The holiday season can be a boon for many restaurants, but it can also exacerbate an issue that plagues the restaurant industry all year long: food waste. The Issue of Food Waste in the Restaurant Industry. Food waste in the restaurant industry is real. million tons of food waste annually.

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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. The numerous, significant benefits of using IoT in the restaurant industry include: Enhancing food safety. Did you know that U.S.

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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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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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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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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In such a growth-driven market, integrating the latest smart kitchen configurations and streamlined service zones can substantially cut down order time. Advancements in restaurant technology have revolutionized the way diners experience their meals, from ordering to service. QSRs are also addressing sustainability and health concerns.

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