Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Expert food preparation results in appealing and delicious dishes, employee training reduces errors that can increase wait times and proper warewashing keeps plates, glasses and utensils spotless. Thankfully, technology is pushing the industry forward, and improving everything from reservations to ordering to dishwashing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 18, 2024

Over the next ten years, there will likely be a sharp increase in demand for automated restaurant fryers due to the introduction of cutting-edge technologies in food service equipment. Additionally, fast-food establishments play a major role in the sales of fried food, which drives the development of restaurant fryers.

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Squirrel Systems

MARCH 8, 2024

From the kitchen to the dining room, robots are revolutionizing how meals are prepared, served, and even created. This blog post will explore the current state of robotics in restaurants, examine its benefits and challenges, and speculate on how this technology might evolve.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

We will also continue to leverage our revamped ‘Restaurant of the Future’ model along with our advanced technology strategy and are eager for this next phase of growth for the company. Looking ahead, we’re focused on strategic, measured expansion and growing profitability.

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Transact

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Every year brings changes to how customers interact with restaurants, and every year new technologies pop up to help restaurants keep up. . Mobile Technology. Restaurant operators can now benefit from apps that manage employee shift schedules , track food recall alerts , count inventory , and even monitor freezer temperatures. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

The restaurant industry loses an astounding $162 billion each year in food waste. All restaurants should proactively work to reduce food waste, which will also help you save money, increase profits, spotlight your commitment to sustainability, and help the environment. Food takes up more space in US landfills than anything else.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

It’s not enough just to recover, retail and specifically restaurants and the food industry are compelled to pivot, adapt and create a model that will endure. One hotel in upstate New York increased salaries of kitchen staff to $20 from $12.50 Food Trucks Factor in the New Normal. million since the start of the pandemic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 6, 2020

If running a restaurant wasn’t already expensive, running one under new distancing regulations means less capacity and investment in safety infrastructure that will take a toll on costs. Lastly, food cost should always be a consideration when making menu changes. Adopt Technology. Optimize Inventory.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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Embrace the Suck

MAY 14, 2023

Leadership: The Missing Ingredient The best restaurants are those led by individuals who understand that their role extends beyond the kitchen or the management office. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #31: Maintain an efficient inventory management system to avoid food wastage and save costs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2021

Amid the chaos of mandatory lockdowns and wavering safety regulations, only the most adaptable were able to stay afloat. From meal kit delivery to ghost kitchens and more, restaurant owners put on their creative hats during this time period. In fact, nearly one in six restaurants closed their doors in some capacity last year.

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The restaurant industry has changed dramatically over the past two years, with technology playing a significant role. Restaurateurs today are more interested in building a sustainable business that will last beyond the blips and continue to thrive in challenging situations. ” – Ashish Tulsian.

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The Rail

MARCH 14, 2023

QR codes offer a convenient and contactless way for customers to access menus, order food, and pay using mobile devices. Contactless menus , a popular ordering style that enhances safety, utilize QR codes that customers can easily scan with their smartphone cameras. What is a QR Code for a Restaurant?

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The restaurant industry has changed dramatically over the past two years with technology playing a significant role in the business. Restaurateurs today are more interested in building a sustainable business that will last beyond the blips and continue to thrive in challenging situations. Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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The Rail

APRIL 25, 2023

From coordinating delivery schedules to managing drivers and ensuring food quality, there are numerous factors that must be considered to ensure a successful delivery operation. This can also help restaurants reduce labor costs and improve food safety.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 26, 2023

Successful restaurants already do this—helping friends, families, and couples strengthen their bonds while enjoying great food. through Internet of Things (IoT) technology while people remained apart. The answer lies in harnessing the power of connections. Ironically, the COVID-19 pandemic reinforced this lesson.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes. The future of restaurant businesses will likely involve a hybrid approach, combining the efficiency of technology with the warmth and personal touch of human service.

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Ken Burgin

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Questions in the Minds of Chefs or Cooks Applying for a Job What is the restaurant’s culinary or food philosophy? Applicants may wonder about the restaurant’s culinary direction, commitment to sustainability, sourcing ingredients, and how innovation is balanced with tradition in the kitchen.

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Deliverect

APRIL 20, 2020

Food delivery was booming business before we were hit by the coronavirus. 2020 food trends predicted a rise in the popularity of desserts and sides, both in-house and for deliveries, and it appears that life in lockdown has sped up this trend. Mobile-ordering technology. Desserts and side dishes.

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Apicbase

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Food traceability is compulsory for many food companies in the US, Europe, and the UK. These businesses are accountable for any safety issues in their supply chain and must have information on traceability for the goods they grow, distribute, and sell. But that’s not the only reason why food traceability has gone mainstream.

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Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics July 2023 Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary , the number of job openings in the food services and drinking places industry was 1.9 This means that there were 600,000 more job openings than hires in the food services and drinking places industry in July 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is expanding its franchise opportunities to feature another nontraditional franchise model – virtual kitchens and has executed area development agreements to bring more of Dickey’s slow-smoked, Texas-style barbecue to Chicago, Houston and Orlando, as well as make its debut in Providence, Rhode Island.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The Trends to Watch in 2022 & Beyond The changing face of Food & Hospitality. Whilst some food and hospitality businesses chose to pivot their businesses early, out of necessity, others have elected to respond to changes in consumer preferences and are quickly reshaping the food and hospitality landscape in front of our eyes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

Diners’ main concerns about visiting restaurants again include cleanliness and safety. Food and Alcoholic Delivery. There remains a high uptake of food delivery across the four states, with 67 percent of consumers having ordered take-out/delivery of food in the last two weeks, and 14 percent a delivery with alcohol.

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Apicbase

DECEMBER 8, 2022

What will customers expect from food and hospitality brands? Predicting trends in the food-service industry is never easy because things change constantly. Keep reading to discover what else restaurateurs, dark kitchens and (virtual) food brands can expect in the coming year (and beyond). Value for money is key.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

QDOBA Mexican Eats® introduced new restaurant formats, top photo, that feature buildouts including mobile-order drive-thrus, walk-up windows, mobile-order pick-up lockers, dedicated curbside pick-up areas, ghost kitchens, and concepts with updated outdoor seating. million over the next five years to build and sustain the program.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. The Pandemic Has Permanently Altered the Consumer-Restaurant Relationships.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

“As many companies look to create a new normal for employees, Church’s has chartered a course that focuses on sustaining our team members and securing the continuity of our business,” said Karen Viera, Chief People Officer for Church’s Chicken. After his first stint in the NFL, Tebow joined ESPN and the SEC Network.

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The Rail

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

By Briana Hilton, Contributor The “ slow food movement ” has been given a big push by new post-pandemic demands, with many restaurants now nearshoring or reshoring (sourcing supplies closer to their location so as to have greater control over supply). Relying on Technology to Make Informed Decisions.

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The Food Corridor

MARCH 27, 2023

And more and more often, whether we realize it or not, it’s also where we’re ordering our food. Introducing cloud kitchens , commercial facilities purpose-built to produce food specifically for delivery. Food delivery is nothing new, of course. In this guide, we’ll cover: What is a ghost kitchen (aka cloud kitchen)?

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 13, 2023

For example, you can streamline kitchen processes, optimize inventory management , provide staff training, and implement scheduling systems by focusing on your BOH. It can also help reduce labor costs and increase the speed of food preparation. A restaurant can improve the BOH operations to increase efficiency and overall performance.

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Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

As guest preferences change and new developments in technology come out, keeping up to date can help you in several key ways. First of all, making the most of technology can boost your bottom line by helping you do more with less without compromising hospitality. Digital kitchen display systems could make paper tickets obsolete.

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Kounta

JANUARY 9, 2020

The hospitality industry is fuelled by people’s obsession with food. And these technological developments and changes in consumer taste produce trends that disrupt and evolve the ever-changing industry. Consumers are growing increasingly conscious of sustainability. But most of all, millennials love technology.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Santamaria London helps its clients strategically navigate the market & commercially drive footfall, traffic, engagement & ongoing sustainable operations. . Adhering to the social distancing guidelines and following government-mandated safety protocols is also critical for running a restaurant, amid the pandemic.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

JULY 29, 2022

Restaurant robotics is a term that is used to describe the use of technology in restaurants to automate certain tasks. This can include anything from using automats to take orders to use robots to cook food. and food at 5%). while labor cost was growing at 3.8% And in 2021 restaurant price increases were 4.5%

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Social Hospitality

JULY 25, 2022

Restaurants aren’t always at the forefront of implementing new technology. However, recent world events and their aftermath have led to a rapid influx of technological advancements in the industry. And this seems to be just the beginning of a new era in the way food business owners operate. That’s not all.

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Squirrel Systems

MAY 22, 2020

Through this article we will look at a few interesting examples of how restaurants have transformed their take-out offerings to stay efficient during this period of reduced sales and satisfy customers through innovative technologies. How can I optimize take-out at my restaurant? It hardly makes sense to package a $35 dish in aluminum foil.

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