Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

Further Optimize Delivery, Takeout and Curbside Experiences Many QSRs already relieve congested drive-thrus with distinct lines or protocols for call-ahead orders and third-party pickups. One of our clients, a well-known QSR legacy brand, added an express drive-thru lane for customers ordering ahead on the brand’s app.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Whether customers are meeting their friends for an evening out or they’re placing an order for take-out for their at-home festivities, food establishments can expect to see an uptick in business this weekend. The big game is often one of the busiest weekends of the year for restaurants and bars.

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Cash Management Transportation Recycling Small Business 164

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

If you weren’t thinking that much about online ordering before, you definitely are now. The easiest way to get your food out there is by partnering with a third-party delivery app. Native or first-party delivery doesn't rely on a separate service to take and send out orders. It will still cost you to run your own delivery.

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Online Ordering Ordering Customer Service Food Order 341

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2023

In other words, beating inflation in the restaurant industry takes three steps: trimming food expenses, trimming labor costs and growing revenue. Step 1: Trimming Food Expenses Since food costs generally account for about 35 percent of a restaurant’s total costs , this would be the best place to start to decrease spending.

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Seasonal Menu Online Ordering Front of House Point of Sale 148

Embrace the Suck

DECEMBER 25, 2019

You have a major food distributor in your market that you are probably buying from. It could be Sysco, US Foods, Performance Food Group, Ben E. Keith, Shamrock Foods, Gordon FoodService or another regional brand. You see foodservice distributors are more in the transportation business than the food business.

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Food Truck Food Audits Tip Distribution 289

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Supply chain disruptions and shortages like these are hitting every part of the food service industry hard. Learn how this affects your business, from restaurant suppliers struggling to keep up, to rising food prices led by labor shortages and increased consumer demand for quick, cheap food. Labor Crisis Continues.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2020

People are self-quarantining at home, on edge and ordering in. We’ve already seen restaurants responding with curbside pickup, no-contact delivery, tamper-evident labeling and packaging, heightened food safety and sanitation policies, and more strict health and safety rules for employees. They expect safer food handling.

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Delivery Food Safety Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 204

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. Another area where the labor shortage is impacting foodservice operators is in the area of truck drivers for the transport of goods. Food Shortage. Equipment Shortage.

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2021 Food Supply Food Truck Supplies 189

Focus POS

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Local suppliers eliminate the need for excess fuel and C02 emissions used for transporting products, so find vendors in your area, like local farmers, to team up with instead. This will save money and reduce the amount of transportation needed to get the food from the vendor to your restaurant. Shop Smart. Are you buying local?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2020

As the novel coronavirus outbreak leads to state-mandated dining room closures, many food service franchisors are struggling to maintain business. In response to the influx of delivery and pickup orders at Teriyaki Madness, the brand has added drive-thrus in TMAD parking lots where they didn’t exist originally.

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Technology Healthcare Social Media Mobile Ordering 189

Cheetah

JUNE 21, 2021

Today’s economy is driven by consumer demand, which means that staying informed about the forces driving the food industry is leverage, especially for small and medium-sized restaurants. This is the best way to stay informed on upcoming food and agriculture trends and challenges related to produce, proteins, grocery and more.

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Food Supply Supplies Food Transportation 147

EATER

JUNE 5, 2020

Food delivery might be necessary for some during the pandemic, but when there’s a curfew involved, think twice before you click “order” Last night, a Caviar deliverer was arrested on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, about a half hour after the city’s 8 p.m. Photo: Tricky_Shark /Shutterstock. curfew went into effect.

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Delivery Ordering Transportation Food Order 142

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 21, 2022

Starting out as a whole grain diet for radicals, vegan food culture has evolved into Michelin star worthy mega trend for future chefs and culinary experts. Nowadays, vegan food is becoming normal in restaurants and fast food joints. Astonishingly veganism is a chief enabler of this culinary transformation.

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Fine Dining Fast Casual Food Supply 2022 221

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Food service suppliers have been scrambling to keep pace with fluctuating demand in a supply chain that has been anything but predictable since 2020. But food service packaging like napkins, disposable silverware, and takeout containers became scarce, making it difficult for suppliers to acquire them.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2021

Delivery was already on the rise in the food industry, and COVID-19 accelerated this shift. If you’re frustrated that you’re not seeing more sales from delivery, consider creating a delivery-only menu of high-margin, transportable items. Limit your delivery menu to foods that can make the journey.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 3, 2023

There are a number of reasons for this, such as rising food and energy costs , as well as higher levels of inflation. While there has been some financial recovery following the pandemic, we have seen costs (particularly for food and energy) continue to increase for coffee businesses for several reasons.

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Equipment Transportation Sustainability Technology 162

Deliverect

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Don’t forget to download our practical checklist for getting started with food delivery! #1 Even though online delivery restaurants have a greater reach than their brick-and-mortar counterparts, it’s still important to consider the needs of your target audience in order to ensure a consistent inflow of orders.

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Delivery Online Ordering Social Media Transportation 125

Restaurant Clicks

APRIL 21, 2021

Mexican food is highly flavorful and perfect for a night out with friends. Mexican food is particularly diverse, and the options are endless with fillings for dishes such as enchiladas, burritos, and tacos! Top Mexican Food in DC. When dining at Mi Vida, bring a group and order the Sabores de Mexico. Order Online.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

" Under the banner of its longstanding “We Help You Make It” promise to foodservice operators, US Foods Holding Corp. Also launching today, is a special edition of the company’s Food Fanatics magazine. To view all of the available resources or connect with a US Foods expert, visit the company’s website here.

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Mobile Ordering Webinar Loyalty Program Online Ordering 197

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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Squirrel Systems

MARCH 3, 2024

Control Food Costs One of the most effective ways to improve margins is by controlling food costs. Additionally, creatively using every part of your ingredients (known as nose-to-tail or root-to-stem cooking) can dramatically decrease food waste and cost. Reduce Energy Consumption Energy costs can be a silent drain on profits.

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Pricing Loyalty Program Waste Social Media 52

Deliverect

AUGUST 31, 2020

Knowing what is most popular, on each channel and at what time can make everything from staffing to food prepping far simpler. When ordering from these big delivery platforms, customers already have to make a big decision when it comes to choosing a restaurant to order from. Start off simple: streamline your menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp. launched its COVID-19 online operator resource, the US Foods Restaurant Reopening Blueprint. The Restaurant Reopening Blueprint is informed by interviews with key stakeholders such as diners, restaurant staff and US Foods consultants and chefs. Click here to view the application and instructions.

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Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 208

Sling

OCTOBER 1, 2023

All it takes is a love for food and a bit of hard work. You’ll gain valuable experience in such foundational business practices as: Marketing Food prep Payroll Menu development Scheduling Suppliers Employee development Networking Customer service The lessons you learn can be directly applied to the catering business you start.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Retail and fast food operations with 500+ employees globally, and full-service operations with 500+ employee and 40+ restaurants globally. - The food service industry has recently been hit with a wave of employee-friendly legislation. Secure Scheduling Ordinance (2016). Where did Predictive Scheduling come from? per hour.

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MBB Hospitality

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In the restaurant industry, managing food costs is not just an operational task—it’s a strategic imperative. Understanding and optimizing restaurant food costs can be the difference between profitability and financial struggle. This means going beyond the surface to scrutinize every aspect of your food expenses.

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Seasonal Menu Food Waste Loyalty Program 52

The Restaurant Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

That said, restaurants mainly had to stay abreast of changing food and beverage trends. Instead of eating out, the entire world shifted to take-away and food deliveries, making it necessary for restaurants to adjust their capacity to cater to this growing consumer segment [ 1 ]. Restaurant Industry Trends and Outlook for 2022.

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2022 Food Supply Innovation Sustainability 78

Next Restaurants

JULY 16, 2021

When luring in customers with the aroma of cooking food is not an option, the next best thing is to tempt them with photos. All you need is a good enough smartphone camera, some quick tips , good food, and you’re ready to go! When shooting food, stay by a window or find the best light source. Image credit: D omonique Ansel.

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Food Social Media White Paper Sourcing 167

EATER

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Lille Allen | Eater Known to 15 million TikTok followers for his candid restaurant reviews and multi-thousand-dollar tips, here’s how the MMA-fighter-turned-social-media-phenomenon became the voice of a generation of diners There is no shortage of food opinions online. (Hi, Hi, you’re on Eater.) Who is Keith Lee? for a triple cheeseburger.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2021

The cost of partnering with third-party food delivery services can be high, but the cost of not doing so could be even higher. Off-premise orders can be tied to limited menus that are filled with more profitable items. Namely, products that the restaurant can reasonably afford to take a 20 or 30% hit on.

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Delivery Customer Service Point of Sale Customer Experience 189

24/7 Waiter

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Furthermore, by integrating your online ordering food system into social media you can create awareness and gain customers. Get Everyone Talking The first step to getting people to use your online ordering system for restaurants is to make it known you have an easy-to-use digital system in place.

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Open for Business

APRIL 3, 2023

For restaurants, it’s an experience, not just the food or the hospitality, notes Green Seed Group. It could be an elegant dining room, a buzzing cocktail bar, a takeout counter, or a food delivery app. Consider putting a coupon code for online orders in your ad so you can measure ROI. Product The product is what you sell.

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Marketing Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program 78

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Consumer demand has majorly fueled food delivery, and traditional restaurants which used to see barely five-to-ten percent of their total revenue being driven by online orders as recently as three years ago, now see over 30 percent of their revenue come from delivery platforms. Cloud Kitchens are restaurants with no front of house.

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Delivery Front of House Back of House Mobile Ordering 145

The Rail

JANUARY 1, 2024

When your staff treats food and other resources inefficiently, it can genuinely impact your ability to continue operating. It affects the environment: Wastage — whether it’s food, utilities, or other resources — negatively affects the planet. It also increases the use of fuel and release of emissions during product transport.

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Waste Training Audits Consumer Goods 59

Ken Burgin

AUGUST 6, 2023

What’s the best way to get there by public transport? Can I pre-order a meal if I’m in a hurry? Frequently Asked Questions about the food What food does your restaurant specialise in? How can I learn more about the nutritional information of the food? Is there vegan or gluten-free food available?

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Dietary Restrictions Book Events Customer Service 60

Ken Burgin

AUGUST 3, 2021

Parking and public transport access to the business is easy to find and close. There are good explanations of the food and beverages. It’s easy to get food for my dietary needs eg vegetarian, vegan, gluten free – doesn’t feel like the choice is very limited. How does the search work on a mobile phone?

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