Future Food

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Realities: An insider’s view of running a small “hospo” business. We, at Future Food, are employed to deliver best practice food and beverage service standards and to ensure that all businesses we work with are striving to push the bar higher. Small business is fantastic, nothing like being your own boss… they say.

Small Business 83

Small Business Food Supply Hospitality Customer Service 83

7 Shifts

APRIL 29, 2021

The Small Business Administration has announced that grants will open on Monday, May 3 at noon EST. Restaurateurs and operators can begin the application process on Friday, April 30 at 9 AM EST. Set your alarms and make sure you're ready, as it's expected that the demand will outweigh the supply of funds. What do I need?

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Document Restaurant Law Brewery Point of Sale 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2024

While commodity shortages, transportation logjams and other disruptions have eased, restaurants and other food service providers continue to apply lessons learned from recent periods of instability to make logistics and resupply processes more nimble and resilient. Regionalized supply chains. Production and warehousing investments.

Supplies 114

Supplies Cash Management Food Supply Transportation 114

EATER

OCTOBER 16, 2020

People didn’t believe COVID would affect our remote community in South Dakota, but my cafe can’t take that chance This is Eater Voices , where chefs, restaurateurs, writers, and industry insiders share their perspectives about the food world, tackling a range of topics through the lens of personal experience.

Small Business 145

Small Business Online Ordering Leadership Merchandise 145

7 Shifts

JUNE 29, 2022

Some of the biggest restaurant businesses on the planet are franchises. Franchise compliance is one of the biggest considerations when entering into and running a franchise business, as failing to follow federal and applicable city/state laws could result in serious consequences. These points include: Initial fees. Trademark rules.

Franchise 370

Franchise Franchising Restaurant Law Document 370

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 20, 2021

There is another casualty in the restaurant business – one that is far more detrimental than the loss of another corner operation. This casualty has been in the making for some time but adding point of origin supply chain issues has made the loss even more significant. It all seemed to make sense – a service was provided.

Point of Sale 411

Point of Sale Food Supply Supplies Seasonal Menu 411

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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Leadership Small Business Cash Management Customer Experience 194

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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Front of House BOH Back of House 2023 136

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.

Food Safety 210

Food Safety Food Supply Waste Sustainability 210

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2023

This is a very busy time for restaurants. 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.

Food Supply 114

Food Supply Seasonal Menu Email Marketing Front of House 114

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 20, 2024

Raising prices is inevitable when the supply chain keeps beating restaurants over the head, in some cases simply because they can, but the answer is not as simple as: “pass it on to the guest”. It is important to always keep in mind that dining out is still a luxury, even though more and more families have built it into their lifestyle.

Fine Dining 389

Fine Dining Food Truck Back of House Pricing 389

Culinary Cues

JUNE 14, 2022

Let’s begin with some facts about the business of serving food: There are more than 1 million restaurant locations in the United States. In 2019, over 490,000 of those locations were independent, privately owned businesses. Supply chain challenges are not going away as production and logistics catch-up.

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Fine Dining Food Supply Customer Service Presentation 468

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

The discussion included food, beverage, nutrition, lifestyle and unique aspects of boutique and high volume foodservice. Food trucks that bring food to patrons where they live and work has become a part of everyday life. Today’s restaurant guests are more knowledgeable and food savvy than ever before.

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2024 Fast Casual Food Truck Allergens 185

Culinary Cues

MARCH 30, 2020

Low profitability, vendor challenges, rising cost of goods, cumbersome regulations, high rents, expensive marketing, and ebbs and flows of business volume have collectively made this enticing business to enter – nearly impossible to maintain. “We Food is the universal language, a language that everyone speaks and enjoys using.

Small Business 355

Small Business Food Supply Food Truck Healthcare 355

Culinary Cues

JULY 31, 2022

We can’t find any employees, people don’t want to work anymore, restaurants treat employees like crap, the pay sucks and the benefits don’t exist, prices are too high, supplies are impossible to find, and profit is so small that it isn’t worth the sweat and tears. We all need to listen, analyze and change – are you willing?

Food Supply 392

Food Supply Training Supplies Café 392

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.

Supplies 206

Supplies Management Management Food Supply 206

Culinary Cues

MAY 3, 2023

Sweat the small stuff – it’s bigger than you think. It’s all in the details, folks. No excuses – GET TO WORK!

Food Truck 467

Food Truck Customer Experience Food Supply Take-out 467

7 Shifts

JANUARY 11, 2021

As is the cold weather, giving way to new restrictions and challenges that make it harder for restaurants to do business. 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 ?? Resources ??

Guest Recovery 358

Guest Recovery Online Ordering Outdoor Front of House 358

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The relationship between SMB restaurants and major food distributors has always been shaky. Some restaurants working with Sysco are reporting outright cancellations via cold text messages, leaving them scrambling for produce and supplies. No doubt, everyone across the food industry is weathering unprecedented hard times.

Food 148

Food Food Supply Franchise Franchising 148

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2024

When working in a restaurant, management must utilize a variety of skills to run a successful business. Throughout my decades of working with restaurant and small business owners, these are four areas I always speak with clients about so they can be successful in their roles. As a manager it is your job to set the tone.

Management 151

Management Management Back of House Customer Service 151

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.

2021 219

2021 Technology Food Supply 2025 219

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2023

Restaurant operators are “braced for potential challenges” this year, according to the latest National Restaurant Association Business Conditions survey Currently, 50 percent of operators across the U.S. Rising food, labor and energy/utility costs pose significant challenges heading into 2023. economy enters a recession.

2023 106

2023 Employee Relations Food Supply Small Business 106

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

It seems that every time I check my email or flip through postings in social media – there is another restaurant, food business, or culinary school preparing to close their doors. It is heartbreaking to read of life visions dashed and even long-standing, viable businesses choosing to throw in the towel.

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Social Media Education Email Marketing Healthcare 497

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.

Food Supply 186

Food Supply Outdoor Supplies Customer Experience 186

Cheetah

APRIL 30, 2021

In case you haven’t noticed, the food truck market is on the rise , which means you need to up your game. The right commissary kitchen can mean the key to a successful food truck business – considering it offers all the benefits of having your own kitchen, without a lot of the associated overhead, paperwork, and hassle.

Food Truck 147

Food Truck Food Supply Food License 147

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Write a Coffee Shop Business Plan. This step and research component is the foundation behind your business, and should be taken seriously! Visit them to learn more about what drives their business. Do they serve just coffee or small foods as well? Competition and neighboring businesses. Table of Contents.

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License Hiring Equipment Point of Sale 459

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

You'll also be less likely to order too much of any ingredient, which leads to food waste. And you'll have a better handle on food disappearing due to employee theft, which happens a lot more than you may think. One method is par inventory, in which you set a minimum supply required in-store after each food inventory delivery.

Inventory 370

Inventory Management Management Point of Sale 370

Cheetah

JANUARY 31, 2022

Another whopping $60 million was raised to continue delivering our vision, and incredible restaurant supplies to independent restaurants around the country. During the pandemic small and independent restaurants have been hit the hardest. These small, independent foodservice businesses now have that time back in their day!

Food Supply 148

Food Supply Sustainability Supplies Small Business 148

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.

Waste 211

Waste Compost Food Recycling 211

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).

Supplies 165

Supplies Food Supply Fast Casual Front of House 165

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.

Food Supply 234

Food Supply Supplies Customer Service Fine Dining 234

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.

Food Truck 212

Food Truck Retail Mobile Ordering Food Safety 212

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.

Marketing 185

Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Food Supply 185

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

They worry because rising food costs and inflation go hand-in-hand. The rising expense of food and supplies is trending ahead of inflation rates causing restaurant margins to plummet. In June 2022, for example, 38 percent of small restaurant owners could not pay their rent. Send targeted marketing messages.

Online Ordering 171

Online Ordering Food Supply Social Media Food Order 171

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.

Food Supply 175

Food Supply Mobile Ordering Supplies Back of House 175

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 7, 2023

For any specialty coffee roaster, one of the key factors to running a successful business is a continuous supply of fresh green coffee. However, with many medium or larger-sized roasters often having anywhere up to a year’s supply of green coffee, how can they manage their inventories as effectively as possible?

Supplies 176

Supplies Management Management Food Safety 176

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

COVID-19, supply chain issues and rising food prices have placed the future of major broadliners at risk. Operators who are opting out of the traditional big supplier-small restaurant relationship have good reason to do so. Heck, it might even feel good to know you’re a small cog in the food supply machine.

Supplies 148

Supplies Ordering Food Supply Online Ordering 148