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Why Demand Forecasting Is Crucial for a QSR Food Supply Chain 

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QSRs operate in a competitive and highly complex business space, so one of the highest priorities for these organizations is creating strategic plans that will reduce food waste to avoid lost revenue and wastage disposal fees. According to Rethink Food Waste Through Economics and Date , the U.S.

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Changes at McDonald’s and Reducing Food Waste

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This edition of MRM News Bites features McDonalds, the Food Waste Reduction Alliance, OpenTable, Ordermark, Hudson Group, Hakkasan Group , Waitr and Checkers, ICV Partners, Restaurant Technologies, Diebold Nixdorf and Alto-Shaam. " Reducing Food Waste. Changes at the Top for McDonald's. " Joe Erlinger. "Joe

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Competition’s Coming: Key Technology Changes Can Help You Win

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Lavu, the restaurant technology services company, estimates 42 percent of food purchases are made online. What’s more, consumers tend to spend extra on their food when ordering by themselves, either through kiosks or branded apps. Smart operators are finding ways to connect supply chain technology with front-of-house demand.

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Restaurant Forecasting: How To, Formulas, Methods, and More

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On a micro level, forecasting helps a restaurant plan for inventory orders and how many employees need to work each shift to make and sell food. Inaccurate sales forecasting can result in wasted funds on labor, inventory, and even operating expenses for the restaurant. Why Should You Conduct a Restaurant Forecast? Inventory Management.

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Restaurant Experts Talk Sustainability Tips and Trends

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To eliminate waste, I always make pickles or fermentations with excess vegetables and dry cure meats for our charcuterie program to utilize any excess proteins. and offer an eco-friendly approach that doesn’t deplete the supply chain. It’s not just food, but also the supply chain.

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PRIDE – COOKS SIGN THEIR WORK

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Pride is that driving force that allows cooks to present a plate of food with their unique signature and proclaim: “I made this.” The final plate that is presented in the “pass” to an expeditor is a culmination of the work of many proud practitioners of various crafts associated with food. In restaurants – PRIDE is a team sport.

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Don’t Just Come to Play, Come to Win: How to Score on Your Game Day Menu

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With more food comes the potential for more waste. restaurants rack up 22-33 billion pounds of food waste per year. As the industry continues to face product inflation, labor market fluctuations, and supply chain issues, maintaining margins is more important than ever. Involve your team. 3, 2, 1…Break!

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