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Smart Supply Chain Management Can Reduce Food Waste and Improve Margins in Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Around 33 to 40 percent of food goes to waste each year. A large chunk of that comes down to complex problems in global food supply chain management that most restaurants have little control over. What restaurants can do, however, is re-think how their direct food supply is managed – from transport to inventory control.

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How to Turn Your Menu into a Marketing Tool

Modern Restaurant Management

Showcase Local and Sustainable Ingredients Showcasing local ingredients in your menu has many advantages, including building customer trust, boosting loyalty, and supporting the local economy. Include Menu Items That Align with Your Brand Identity A brand identity is the sum of the qualities that help to define your restaurant.

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Native American Museum Cafes Preserve Tradition, Embrace Innovation

EATER

. | Courtesy of Marielba Alvarez / Smithsonian Institution Where to find manoomin rice cakes, “kick-ass buffalo chili,” fry bread tacos, and stunning Indigenous artwork As a We Wai Kai First Nation member , I know that food connects Indigenous people to our history, traditions, and stories. My garden is where it all starts,” Oden explains.

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Your Guide to A Food Truck Commissary: What it is and How to Start One

The Food Corridor

Food trucks may serve on the streets, but their success starts in a commissary kitchen. These licensed commercial spaces give operators a place to store inventory, prep food, and clean their equipment—ensuring they meet health codes and run efficiently. Why Do Food Trucks Use Commissary Kitchens?

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MRM Research Roundup: Destination Dining, Voice Commerce, and the Force of Fast Food

Modern Restaurant Management

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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The Ultimate Guide To Restaurant Marketing: Strategies for Restaurant Operators In 2025

ChowNow

Everything from food to labor is getting more expensive, which means restaurant margins are tighter than ever. Even if your food is incredible, youre not operating in a vacuum. Maybe theres no great late-night option, or the local delivery scene is missing high-quality comfort food. Are you all about sustainable sourcing?

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MRM Research Roundup: Experimentation, Valentine’s Vibe Shift, and Wine Cork Market

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of dramatic Valentine's Day shift, best food scenes, and the evolution of c-store foodservice. Food-away-from-home spending is likely to see modest growth as softer consumer spending patterns prevail. ” A Year of Challenges U.S.

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