Ken Burgin

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Inflation is back, following dramatic rises in energy costs, wages and all the food & beverage supplies we purchase. When Should You Increase Menu Prices? If wages and supplies are rising, the costs need to be increased to cover them. What to Consider When Deciding to Raise Menu Prices.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 15, 2022

But not enough attention is being given to the issues surrounding the supply chain and the lack of real solutions. Think of the impact on supply that this creates now and in the future. [] GROWING POPULATION: While numerous factors impact food supplies, the world population continues to grow and so too does the demand for those products.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Due to many factors including inflation and supply chain challenges, restaurant owners and operators have been faced with tough choice about raising menu prices. As food prices rise, restaurants should try to stay within their target ratio for food cost to gross food revenue in order to maintain target profits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

In this column, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine looks at newly introduced menu items from top brands. This promotion is just one way Slice Factory exemplifies food and family being at the heart of the brand. Currently, Jumbo Slices range from $6.49 to $7.49, and soft drinks are $2.75. It's the best of both worlds!”

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2023

That means you’re almost done for the year, but it also means the holiday season is here. With this uptick in business, there are three things independent restaurants should watch out for this season to ensure your business is prepared to meet the holiday demand. Consider re-forecasting your business supply needs for the season.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2021

A Sustainable Supply Chain. During the height of the pandemic, it seemed as though so many facets of the food industry were up in the air, including stress on supply chains. Food processing, in some facilities, has been slowed down substantially due to labor shortages or complete shutdowns. Offer seasonal items.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Restaurants are dealing with the dual hit of labor shortages and supply chain challenges? How is inflation affecting food prices? Hiring is difficult, people expect to be paid more, and supply-chain disruptions are all contributing to food price inflation. What is some advice for them to contain costs and stay profitable?

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2021

The costs themselves can take the form of food, liquor or kitchen equipment, and are generally a one-time purchase. Equipment and supplies. Here are three ways you can establish restaurant cost control without having to sacrifice staff, customers, food quality, your bottom line, or your sanity. Look at Your Menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This Super Bowl season, your plays should showcase accurate forecasting, efficient ordering, and menus engineered to earn cheers from both teams. With more food comes the potential for more waste. restaurants rack up 22-33 billion pounds of food waste per year. They may find their way onto your menu forever.

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The Restaurant Group

APRIL 21, 2024

Launching a business in a highly competitive industry like food and beverage (F&B) requires a deep and extensive understanding of the factors that fuel success. You may have an excellent menu or location but if your supply chain or marketing is half-baked, it could jeopardize your operations and earning potential.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

Chefs who are able to develop systems of production that work with fewer people will find a gold star on their resume. [] STREAMLINED MENU PLANNING. Chefs who are able to generate, assess, and use analytical data in their decision-making (menu trends, cost trends, daily labor analysis, market prices, etc.) If this is your M.O.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

If this means deleting menu items, don't be afraid to do it. Maybe the menu item needs a better menu description. If there is a menu item listed as "Roasted Turnips," it may not be a top seller. Good words sell food. It's incredible how quickly a menu item sells simply by changing the location.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2024

Time is money, and consumers representing the youngest two adult generations are in short supply of both. 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. With these factors combined, you can build a loyalty base.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Menu pricing is one of the most underestimated aspects of restaurant management. If your customers don’t think the prices on your menu are reasonable, how great your concept or your food is won’t matter much. Therefore, restaurants must keep the menu at the heart of all restaurant operations and business plans.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 11, 2021

Order Cleaning Supplies such as disinfectant, paper products, mop heads, and floor cleaner The staff at Ruby's Cafe in New York City, a 7shifts' customer Optimize Your Labor ?? Streamline your menu for profitability by offering your most popular items and food that travels well during winter like braises, curries, and kinds of pasta.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 18, 2023

” Light and her husband, Brian, also own and operate a 15-acre farm that supplies ingredients directly to their restaurant. Brian, the executive chef, changes Ronin’s menu daily to reflect the best of the week’s harvest. In what ways does the design connect to the menu? They truly are a marvel.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Access to fresh quality produce impacts many elements of restaurant planning, from determining what is in season for menu items to identifying the right price point to be profitable. However, despite thoughtful planning and projections, unpredictable weather can wreak havoc on produce supplies. Take for example the recent U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2023

There has been an avalanche of commentary and analysis on how automation and AI have collectively helped restaurants cope with now all-too-familiar challenges: labor, supply, inflation. ” In a restaurant setting, personalization often lies in making informed menu recommendations – something automation excels at.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Holiday decorations were already on full display, a touch of snow was on the ground and Christmas Carols were drifting through the air, but shoppers and diners were in very short supply. Every restaurant knows that once a customer walks through the door a sale of food and beverage will likely result.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Olive Garden is a family favorite for delicious Italian-style comfort food. With the tagline, “We’re all family here,” Americans would agree this is an ideal spot to gather for great food and fun times with loved ones. 11 Best Menu Items at Olive Garden. Breadsticks. And did I mention the bacon?

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 30, 2020

Food is the universal language, a language that everyone speaks and enjoys using. Let’s start from scratch and build a menu with these critical factors in mind. We are learning that people are interested in delivery, enamored by food truck style concepts, and willing to embrace a different style of service.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Those are your food costs and your labor costs , and together they make up your prime costs. Food and Inventory Costs. Cost of goods sold is the raw material cost of your beverages and food, and labor cost is made up of payroll, employee benefits, taxes, and bonuses. Like food costs, the cost of labor can fluctuate rapidly.

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Buzztime Business

JUNE 27, 2023

In summertime, particularly, restaurants face several seasonal challenges that are culprits for driving up their food and operational costs. Create Summer Menus Featuring In-Season Fruits and Vegetables: Summertime brings with it a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables. People tend to be less hungry in the summer heat.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

A Link Page solves this problem by hosting a menu of links accessible with one evergreen link. In the caption, you write something like, “Tis the season for Cranberry Martini’s! while supplies last. Online Menu Link. The first thing most customers want to find is your online menu. Link in bio.”

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Culinary Digital

MARCH 20, 2024

A streamlined menu is the cornerstone of efficiency in the onboarding process within a food service establishment. By paring down the variety of dishes and ingredients, a streamlined menu facilitates a more focused and straightforward training regimen, expediting the journey to proficiency for fresh recruits.

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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The busy season is underway, and for caterers and restaurants it is the biggest opportunity in the past two years to boost sales and make a hefty profit. Most travel and social distancing restrictions have been lifted and supplier indications point to a record breaking catering season. Reading Time: 4 minutes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2023

From the rise of Instagram food bloggers and selfie walls to paying outrageous prices for the #SaltBae experience , consumers are now expecting restaurants to deliver an experience beyond flavor. Can they escape into the menu and imagine what they might order? Creating a memorable dining experience is about more than just tasty food.

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Cheetah

JULY 8, 2020

As we inch closer to dining rooms opening to the public, menu planning is a critical step towards the great comeback. Some restaurant menu concepts have done better than others during the pandemic. But, a vast majority of restaurants have their menu to serve dining rooms filled with people.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Unprecedented labor and supply chain pressure will drive most of the restaurant trends that will define 2022, industry analysts say. This instability will push operators to trim costs by shortening menus and investing in labor-saving technology to free up cash for wage increases. Simplified Menus. Serving smaller portion sizes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

Since the pandemic, restaurants have endured a plethora of issues ranging from fluctuating dining restrictions to supply chain issues to rising food prices. True AI is able to learn the entire online ordering menu, so phone-in customers can customize orders just as they would if they were in store or talking to an employee.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

As a seasonal business, we must manage a budget that includes almost all revenue during those busy months and very little or no cash flow during the slow months. With slow seasons also comes the need to navigate seasonal layoffs and the task of hiring all the best people back the next season. Plan for Gaps in Your Budget.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

Typical restaurant KPIs involve monitoring costs around food, labor and supplies, pricing adjustments, table turnover rates during peak periods, customer wait times, promotion effectiveness, brand sentiment on review sites, and training completion rates.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2021

As the restaurant industry begins to rebuild itself, restaurants are now confronted with supply chain shortages as well as a labor shortage. These challenges are impacting menu availability, raising the prices of menu items, leading to short staffs, increasing wait times for diners, and changing operating hours and offerings.

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SpotOn

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

After the austerity and hibernation of the first couple months of the year, the spring season brings ample opportunities to fill tables and reach new customers. You might need to re-up the supply in between seatings, so delegate easter egg hunt duties to your host or add it to your servers' sidework duties.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2022

Picture the perfect dinner party: thoughtful food selection, a welcoming host, and an ambiance that takes your mind off of the troubles of your every day. Meanwhile, diners can scan a QR code to easily view and order from your menu, as well as alter and route items to the correct kitchen location in real time.

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Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Fall themed menus seem to crop up earlier each year¹, what with Dunkin’s launching their pumpkin and apple cider flavors on August 21, and Starbucks heralding the start of Fall with its pumpkin spice latte and other array of seasonal desserts on August 27th, weeks before the official start of the season.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

With the season of food and Thanksgiving when holiday food is at the forefront, what are defined standards and procedures that restaurants should keep top-of-mind to set the expectations regarding food handling and preparation during the holiday rush? Cool foods rapidly to get out of the Temperature Danger Zone.

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