Culinary Cues

JANUARY 20, 2024

Whether a quick service restaurant, family dining, food truck, or white tablecloth fine dining operation – there will always be some level of price sensitivity. Yes, our house blend is very nice and well received, but with the flat iron steak you ordered, I think the Cabernet Sauvignon would be a much more interesting pairing.

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Foodable

JULY 28, 2020

Barron, Stone, and Blunda discuss foraging and food supply alternatives for the restaurant and hospitality industry. What trends are you seeing in regards to food waste and food deserts? What opportunities are you seeing in terms of mail order and direct-to-consumer food delivery?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

is the second-largest online food delivery market​ and generated an estimated $218B in revenue in 2022. Situations where workers are kicked off platforms for reasons like saying no to too many orders or facing delays that aren't their fault are now looked at more closely.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 21, 2022

When a kitchen exudes calm, even when the amount of food prep and the stress of the moment seem over-the-top, it is always a result of organization and attention to detail. Throughout the kitchen – this is the rule of thumb: everything has an order, a place, and a time that everyone adheres to.

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Squirrel Systems

APRIL 22, 2024

From table-side ordering systems to kitchen automation and artificial intelligence, these innovations promise to enhance the dining experience and reshape restaurant operations. This technology eliminates waiting for a server to take orders, reducing wait times and improving order accuracy.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

But it’s not because they want the best option, they are looking for the most authentic food. The Gen Z Influence This tasteful group of about 70 million Americans craves authenticity in every bite, from organic street foods to diverse global cuisines. Gen Z demands transparency and ethical practices in the food industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2024

With not much time on their hands, the younger generations of adults don’t have much time to cook – with other sources of supplemental income keeping them busy 24/7. 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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 23, 2023

From early 2021, eating out at our favorite restaurants became a thing of the past and with many people staying at home and working remotely, there was a surge in demand for food delivery services, as well as a need for faster and more personalized food options. In addition, many restaurants are now using digital menus in-house.

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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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Lavu

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In the face of a staggering global issue, restaurants must proactively avoid food waste. billion tons of food are wasted annually across the globe. Restaurants, a big part of this challenge, can substantially impact by adopting sustainable practices and reducing their contribution to food waste.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

The ingrained customer behavior over the past year, delivery, mobile orders, curbside pick-up, will likely continue. By improving customer loyalty and increasing revenue through the smart use of technology from the public-facing part of the business all the way to the back-of-house prep, sourcing, and staffing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 9, 2022

Luckily, those tools already exist, enabling restaurant owners to save money, expedite contactless set-up and payments, and even fulfill customer orders directly (no outside delivery app necessary) on platforms that stay in-line with the restaurant’s brand image. Special deals : Restaurants learn so much from a customer’s order.

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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

JANUARY 15, 2024

Now is the time to get your plays in order to be a winner this Super Bowl Sunday. Chicken, especially, has reached a high price point, so operators will need to spend extra time managing their budget to be able to order ample amounts of chicken to serve the highly-coveted chicken wings on Super Bowl Sunday.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 10, 2023

In mid-November, sweetgreen opened its first advanced order vehicle pickup window, “sweetlane” in Schaumburg, Illinois. As the first of its fleet, the “sweetlane” provides an effortless experience for visitors in vehicles to pickup online orders through a drive-up window.

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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. Personalized engagement is another area where advanced networks shine.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2023

Optimize Mobile Ordering Creating and executing a convenient mobile ordering experience for your customers is extremely important, and it will keep them coming back for ease of use and accessibility. Gen Z in particular, as a tech-savvy group, are experts when it comes to navigating mobile ordering experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Pizza Ordering Predictions HungerRush released the results of a national dining survey on 2024 pizza ordering predictions for The Big Game (February 11) and National Pizza Day (February 9). The data revealed an overwhelming 72 percent of diners plan on ordering pizza this year on either The Big Game, National Pizza Day, or both.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 13, 2022

As we end 2021 and consider the vast increase in takeout, comfort food, and overconsumption of alcohol that took place during the throws of the pandemic, many of us are resolved to doing better in 2022. Do some research to decide what is best for you based on the kind of food and beverages that you serve.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2021

From full service to fast-casual to legacy fast-food brands, the one constant was disruption. Many brands were able to turn a profit from the lockdowns and social distancing orders by shifting operations toward drive-thru, delivery, pick-up, and curbside models. are the fast-casual franchise model of the future.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2022

As our world becomes increasingly digitized- with the rise of food delivery services, QR Code Menus and online orders- it's more important than ever for restaurant owners and employees to become familiar with the latest threats to their business. Patrons can simply scan a QR code to view a menu, order, and pay.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Food waste is recognized as an endemic challenge around the world. According to Feeding America , nearly 40 percent of all food in the U.S. More than ever, we’re seeing threats at the source. For restaurants, an industry with challenging profit margins, minimizing food waste is nothing less than a survival strategy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 6, 2024

This technology can manage orders, answer queries, and provide personalized recommendations, all while reducing wait times and human error. Examples include Sublimotion in Ibiza which provides a multisensory dining event combining food with VR visuals and Tree by Naked in Tokyo, which blends cuisine with art and VR storytelling.

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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. Finding enough drivers to haul goods has been a challenge for suppliers, leaving restaurants without the necessary food and supplies they need. Food Shortage. Equipment Shortage.

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Apicbase

APRIL 18, 2024

Without it, managers would be faced with manually sifting through raw data from multiple sources. This snapshot helps you prevent overstocking and reduce food costs. This information is crucial for reducing overstocking and keeping food costs under control. These actionable insights are critical to minimising food waste.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 19, 2022

Eye-popping photos of chocolate bars and truffles certainly don’t look like your usual health-food store, but that’s exactly what makes Andrew and Sydney Verwilst’s concept so popular. . real food) ingredients,” says Andrew of the husband-and-wife team. Choosing The Right Online Ordering Partner For Growth.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

However, limited budgets and resources necessitate thoughtful hiring decisions in order to reduce wasted time and costs on advertising positions or training new hires. Below, we review five common mistakes recruiters make when hiring seasonal workers and how to prevent them in order to reach your yearly goals. How to avoid.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Before the pandemic, many restaurants across the country experimented with contactless order and payment solutions but did so with a relative lack of urgency. Contactless payments have become the industry standard and the future of ordering and payment solutions for restaurants of all sizes.

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SpotOn

MARCH 19, 2024

In 2023, SpotOn debuted both Seat & Send , a first-of-its-kind waitlist feature, and a suite of new, maximally flexible hardware to help keep its clients competitive in an industry facing rising food and labor costs with already razor-thin margins.

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Here are the top food and restaurant trends and dining experience trends predicted to shape the restaurant industry this year, according to our researchers. Plant-Based as Staples Clean, farm-to-table whole foods are not going anywhere this year. A Sweet Spot for Sustainability: Riding the Wave of Current Restaurant Trends.

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EATER

MARCH 27, 2024

Puerto Rican bakers face unique challenges sourcing ingredients and battling lingering cultural stigmas — but they’ve also developed new baking traditions reflecting the island’s own foodways. With the industrialization of food production in the 1940s and ’50s, Puerto Ricans began consuming more processed foods alongside other U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Using par levels based on real usage and not just a “guess” creates more accurate orders. Forecasting tools enable managers to purchase food, beverage, and supplies at the right level. Using a tool like a food waste log can help managers record sources of waste at the time it happens for analysis later.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In order to set themselves apart, operators will need to find ways to connect to their customers on an emotional level. Issues identified of increasing importance include reducing food waste, ethical sourcing and social justice. Consumer Food Trends: Consumer Appetite for Away-From-Home Experiences, Technomic June 2021.

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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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