Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2025

Everyone in the food industry is feeling the pinch of the economy with reduced consumer patronage in restaurants and even a reduction of produce consumption in the winter months. This makes business tight causing a hard look at any extra costs. There are many areas where we have seen food service operators benefit!

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The business lessons learned during pandemic are still evolving as restaurant executives look forward to the end of this tumultuous year. There are five main areas of increased technology acceleration in the restaurant business: Greater Focus on Frictionless Consumer Experience. Increase Need for Transparency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 2, 2022

Soaring prices, continued supply chain disruptions, and ongoing staffing shortages are creating a perfect storm for restaurants. Food and labor costs are elevated and expected to remain high in 2022 , negatively impacting restaurants’ profit margins. To maximize your existing resources: Reduce food waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The turmoil caused by the pandemic has disrupted global supply chains more than any other period in recent history. It has highlighted the critical importance of evolving supply chain systems to be more responsive and agile to the changing dynamics around us – which the past two years have been extensive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2022

As we close out 2022, food production is at risk. We’re still facing product shortages, exacerbated by ongoing supply chain interruptions and the Russian-Ukrainian war stalling food shipments – including 9.5 Inflation is causing food prices – and food insecurity – to soar. . Focus on Sustainable Food Production.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 16, 2025

With food and overall costs climbing, owners and managers are finding creative ways to reduce expenses and manage their spending more efficiently. A new report highlights the need to assess this spending, with operators spending 34 percent more on food than last year. Restaurants nationwide are facing growing uncertainty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 30, 2021

The pandemic has ravaged many businesses in the country and few industries were hit as hard as the restaurant industry. So it makes good business sense to revamp your marketing strategies. The Pandemic and the Restaurant Business. Thousands upon thousands of restaurants were forced to close for safety reasons, some permanently.

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Goliath Consulting

APRIL 22, 2025

The restaurant experience isnt just about great service and ambianceits deeply tied to ingredient sourcing and food costs. These policies, which will affect a wide range of imported goods, could ripple across the food and beverage industry in the form of higher prices, tighter margins, and evolving menus. With new U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The quicker businesses can feed that information back into operations, the better, whether for personalized dining, staffing optimization, or advertising and marketing. – Rhonda Levene, CEO of Ziosk Chicken’s Timeless Comfort Food Appeal Chicken has become America’s ultimate comfort food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

In recent years, the food service industry has undergone a rapid transformation of automation and increased technology usage. Fast Food and QSR Value The United States Fast Food & Quick Service Restaurant Market size was valued at US$ 248.8 Growing menu innovation and healthy fast food further drive the growth of the market.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In business, those choices can lead to success or failure, prominence of subservience, profit or loss. The small decisions add up and establish the type of operation you choose to offer, the reputation you hope to gain. Transactional businesses will come and go whether you are offering fine dining or noodles and broth.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Sure, they're vital when grocery stores are closed or running low on supplies, but they also provide something less tangible: a slice of normalcy when everything else feels uncertain. It's a small comfort, but sometimes those matter most. Here's what's working behind the scenes: Take drive-thrus, for instance.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 27, 2025

As first responders work tirelessly to contain the fires and protect lives, local businesses have stepped up to provide essential aid in whatever ways they can. These donations pay for the food and dry goods restaurants need to continue serving free meals to those affected by the fire.

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Goliath Consulting

MARCH 3, 2025

For restaurant owners and operators, success depends on more than just great food and excellent serviceit requires staying informed, connected, and supported. These organizations offer a range of benefits that can enhance your business, save you money, and provide critical advocacy for the industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 17, 2020

I own a restaurant supplies delivery service and a month ago we were faced with a warehouse full of food and perishables and massive orders that were suddenly cancelled. The thriving business Beto & Son knew just weeks before was gone. Offering Wholesale Food and Supplies to Those In Need.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

As the world grapples with the next wave of COVID-19, businesses are confronted with product and labor shortages, a sudden increase in ecommerce and a variety of shifting consumption patterns. Here are five trends in the restaurant industry to consider post-COVID: Labor Supply, Wages and Automation. The Store Experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2023

Those areas of your restaurant that aren’t typically seen by customers but directly impact your business. So, even if your customers are unaware of what’s going on behind the scenes, any operational inefficiencies will eventually surface – with potentially dire consequences for your business.

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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. Between a third and a half of food is wasted worldwide annually.

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ChowNow

MAY 23, 2025

A spike in food costs, a drop in sales volume, or one slow season can wipe out months of hard work. If your restaurant profit margins arent healthy, it doesnt matter how busy you areyoull always be playing catch-up. Business model: Delivery-heavy brands reliant on third-party apps may see lower returns due to commissions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Supply chain issues, high food costs, and labor shortages are cutting profits at restaurants nationwide, the National Restaurant Association reported. Supply shortages have also resulted in operators having to change their menus on the fly. Support Local Businesses. Finding reliable staff is also a challenge.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2022

The restaurant industry is still dealing with pandemic-related issues, including supply chain disruptions, new COVID variants and surging cases, labor shortages, rising prices, and a shift in consumer demand. Make food safety and customer reassurance a priority to create a brand that customers (and employees) trust and support.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Few scenarios strike more fear into a restauranteur’s heart than the prospect of serving food to patrons that makes them sick. However, even with the greatest attention to food safety, there is no single way to eliminate all foodborne illness because its sources are numerous and diverse. Regulatory Requirements.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2021

Since the start of the pandemic, safety measures such as social distancing, lockdowns and mask-wearing have completely changed our understanding of how consumers spend on food. We saw customers stockpiling on groceries and supplies in homes instead of going out to eat, raising retail sales by 29 percent over the previous year (1).

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

A chef/owner was busy by the stove with an assistant who also washed dishes and bussed tables and out front a single server and maybe, in the busiest of operations, a host/bartender who was likely the spouse of the chef. This business was a reflection of the person, and the person was not a slave to a much larger, more complex beast.

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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. How Innovative Supply Chain Technology Can Empower Purchase Decisions. Problem: Demand for Different Supplies. Total restaurant industry sales in the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 26, 2022

In the back of the house, rampant inflation and ongoing supply chain disruptions are cutting into margins. According to the National Restaurant Association’s 2022 State of the Industry Report, seven out of 10 restaurant owners report not having enough workers to keep their business open at full capacity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 13, 2020

It learns from data gathered it in its own environment to help businesses make better decisions to drive top and bottom line growth. AI’s benefits are being used in other areas: self-driving cars, supply chain, IT security etc. Rising food costs, nearing 10 percent. The use of AI is exploding. Thinking about delivery?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2020

So, how can the restaurant industry regain people’s trust and increase business? A good first step is to elevate your food safety culture. How Food Safety Culture Has Changed. Food safety used to mean “what you do when no one is watching.” Get a Better View of Your Business.

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ChowNow

MAY 9, 2025

In this article, you will learn: The five most important restaurant costs to track and manage Easy strategies for controlling food costs and labor costs Tactics to save money without hurting your guest experience Lets start with the big picture and learn where your money is actually going.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Ongoing inflation, higher interest rates, escalating food prices, and a tight labor market across industries add to the uncertainty. From our experience working with small- and medium-sized businesses, preparedness and adaptability have both been key. Overstock on Cleaning and Sanitation Supplies.

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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. Diners simply don’t want the low food quality that often comes with long menus. These restaurant food trends can directly impact a restaurant’s profitability. Ghost Kitchens.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

The National Restaurant Association has provided a list of best practices to ensure business continuity. In the wake of the coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic, RWCF’s full focus is on supporting workers, small business owners, and an industry in crisis. Click here to learn the 10 steps to take now. More than 2.45 and Canada.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

These trends are driven by Millennial and Gen Z consumers, who are more willing to pay a premium for sustainable products; those consumers also tend to be more online and acutely aware of the impact of business practices on the lives of people and the future of the planet. Green Restaurant and Slow Food were others we considered.

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ChowNow

MARCH 27, 2025

Somewhere in between is the number that makes sense for your food costs, your market, and your restaurants unique position. Food Costs: How to calculate the cost of each dish Lets start with the basics: how much does it actually cost you to make each item on your menu? You dont know their food costs, rent, or labor volume.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2020

2020 has been a year like no other for restaurants and the companies who support and supply them. But if your restaurant or industry related business has been able to stay open or expects to resume operations once we are on the other side of the pandemic, now may be the time to apply for a grant. Showcase all Rewards and Recognition.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2021

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has recently revealed a sample form and program guide for applicants. The RRF will provide tax-free grants for food and beverage venues that lost revenues in 2020. The RRF will provide tax-free grants for food and beverage venues that lost revenues in 2020. Business supplies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

There’s an art to scaling any small business intelligently. 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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