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Why not try a food festival? We’ve compiled a list of some of the best summer food festivals in the country—take a look and see what food festivals are happening in your city! Uptown Food Truck Festival: June 23rd. Learn more about the Uptown Food Truck Festival. MORE
It’s no secret food is one of the most popular segments on Instagram. For example, many now use simple presentation and photography techniques to help make food images go viral. Here are five major ways to impact your food’s Instagram-worthiness. More Than The Food. MORE
How would you like to cut food cost with two easy steps? Or maybe a front of house server keeps placing duplicate orders or doesn’t communicate customer’s wishes, resulting in wasted food. Use them together to cut food cost. MORE
While most if not all of the online ordering apps have a ranking algorithm of their own, there are quite a few metrics that are commonly used to determine a restaurant’s ranking in food ordering apps. Food delivery MORE
Good Food Restaurant Scorecard. Despite skyrocketing demand for plant-based food across the U.S., 42 of the country’s favorite fast food and restaurant chains still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to a report released today by The Good Food Institute (GFI). MORE
20 Best Food Trucks in Nashville, TN. Inspired by Nashville’s chart-topping success, we decided to do a ranking of our own – and given how much we love food around here, food trucks were a natural choice. How We Selected the Best Food Trucks in Nashville. MORE
You have to juggle multiple tablets from multiple third-party food delivery platforms and keep an overview of an assortment of packaging materials (think takeout containers, cups, boxes, bags, bowls, cutlery, napkins and so on). Decide how you’ll manage excess food. MORE
Add cybersecurity risks, mix in consumer desire for transparency, then layer in the collection of consumer data collection and you’ve got a perfect storm of data management challenges across the food supply chain. Equipment Operations Big Data and food safety Data Food Safety MORE
Lower food cost 2-3% overnight with one simple system. In fact, it’s an industry insider secret your restaurant food distributor probably doesn’t want you to know about. Watch this video or read below to learn how to lower food cost with one simple system. MORE
Surfaces comprised of iron oxide are more difficult to clean because they contain nooks and small spaces for food and chemicals to get lodged in. The post Corrosion Prevention in Food Service appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog. MORE
Food Trends. Restaurants that do well to attract customers usually emphasize the economical and convenient aspects of their foods and food services. Americans generally have diverse diets, eating on average 14 different types of food a day. MORE
While the food you serve will either have diners waiting in line or leave your tables as barren as the Sahara, there’s more to it. Other food purchases that need to be kept cool will require a walk-in cooler. The countdown has begun! MORE
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? MORE
It doesn’t matter whether you work in the front or the back of the house; food safety is everyone’s problem. Everyone, from the server to the busboy to the line cook, has to know basic food handling procedures. . Most food safety problems can be eliminated by doing the job properly. . MORE
The connection between your food operations data and social media marketing is stronger than you think. Your food operations data can inform your social media decision making. food operations management data analytics and reporting MORE
But is food delivery worth the investment? Your regular costs are around 25% for staffing, 25% for rent/bills/marketing and about 25-30% for food, with total costs being about 75-80%. If you look at these costs, the only big variable that changes with delivery is food. MORE
The cost of food is one of the biggest operating expenses for a restaurant business. With perishable ingredients and fluctuating sales, controlling food costs in restaurants can be extremely challenging. Your food costs and your inventory are big budget line items. MORE
Managing Restaurant & Hotel Food Inventory – (Part 1 of 4) One of the most important components of managing your food cost is managing your inventory process. The post Food Inventory Control – Taking Inventory appeared first on Chefs Resources. MORE
While the food you serve will either have diners waiting in line or leave your tables as barren as the Sahara, there’s more to it. Other food purchases that need to be kept cool will require a walk-in cooler. The countdown has begun! MORE
A food cost calculator is an essential tool for you to manage your restaurant business. overall expenses of your food service operation. Insight into food cost helps ensure you reach maximum profitability. all the math you need to do to stay on top of your food cost accounting. MORE
You have a major food distributor in your market that you are probably buying from. It could be Sysco, US Foods, Performance Food Group, Ben E. Keith, Shamrock Foods, Gordon FoodService or another regional brand. MORE
You’ve heard portion controls cut food cost, but you’re not sure how to enforce them in the kitchen. Or maybe you’re not sure how to explain to your kitchen manager or chef that portion controls ensure food cost doesn’t get out of hand. MORE
We saw the rise of veggie entrees, oat milk, boba tea and new allergy-free foods (1). What new food trend would the new year bring? It’s a health-conscious world and people now place just as much importance in healthy foods as they do in exercise and other healthy lifestyles 2. Photogenic foods have done well and we expect it will continue to do so in 2020 – all thanks to Instagram 6. More people are valuing how the food is produced, obtained and packaged. MORE
How to hire fast food workers. The post How to hire fast food workers appeared first on Delaget. Blog Operational Efficiency MORE
A profitable restaurant typically has food costs between 28 and 35 percent , making food one of the biggest expenses. Here are 10 tips to help you effectively control restaurant food costs without sacrificing food quality. Recalculate Food Costs. MORE
Food Cost Management. Not much can spell disaster for a food establishment faster than high or fluctuating food cost. Food cost goals change depending what style of food service you provide; fast food, fast casual, casual dining, or fine dining. With a food cost range of 28 to 35 percent , it is important to first determine what segment your restaurant caters to, then, dig into the grunt work. This allows you to find the food cost per diner. MORE
Food Halls are hot commodties in both the restaurant and real estate industries. For this Food Hall Focus feature, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Joseph A. Magliarditi, President/Chief Executive Officer of The Food Hall Co., The Food Hall Co. MORE
Trends that will shape the future of your food and hospitality projects for 2020. However, food and service will always be at the heart of hospitality. Food 1. Home Meal Replacement food choices, primarily from supermarkets, will continue to be a major growth category. MORE
The holiday season can be a boon for many restaurants, but it can also exacerbate an issue that plagues the restaurant industry all year long: food waste. The Issue of Food Waste in the Restaurant Industry. Food waste in the restaurant industry is real. Donate Leftover Food. MORE
As you can see, it’s more important than ever for anyone who works with food to practice safe food handling techniques. The best way to encourage safe food handling in your restaurant is to create a culture that prioritizes food safety. What is Food Safety Culture? MORE
Is there too much food? Food may be on every street corner, but that does not mean it is successful. The essence of the Hospitality industry is that it is not about the volume of food around, but the quality and consistency to drive sales and bring customers back time and time again. MORE
The food delivery trend has exploded over the last several years and it shows no signs of slowing down. But getting started with food delivery for your restaurant isn’t just as simple as taking orders […]. MORE
The hazards that cause foodborne illnesses and food poisoning lurk around every corner. The best way to prevent them from affecting your customers is to ensure that anyone who cooks, touches, or serves food maintains high-levels of personal hygiene. These bacterial variations get passed on when an infected person touches food that the customer digests. Most likely, the first thing that comes to mind when you think of personal hygiene for food handlers is hand washing. MORE
In an era of convenience, online ordering systems, self-service kiosks and mobile platforms have become key to give the customers what they crave the most: a fast, personalized and convenient food experience through delivery and/or takeaway. Food delivery MORE
When you deliver food, working with multiple third-party food ordering players is a smart strategy to scale up your business. And in the end, that’s what the hospitality and food industry is all about! Food delivery MORE
The art and science of reducing food packaging in all food service outlets. Many food businesses both large and small have been using recycled cups and containers and/or compostable systems as proven solutions to reduce their carbon footprint. What is compostable food packaging? MORE
Australia’s restaurant elite have been crowned at the Good Food Guide 2020 Awards in Brisbane. We couldn’t be more thrilled to see so many of our customers recognised and awarded for their boundless enthusiasm, energy and of course, the food at this year’s awards. MORE
Food trucks are fueled by more than just diesel. Across the country, food truck operators are relying on the latest technology to streamline operations, manage wait times, inform customers, and so much more. Today, we list the must-have technologies for food trucks. MORE
Founded in Barcelona in 2018, Food Haven is one of Spain’s most ambitious and innovative cloud kitchens. The business was created to elevate the customer’s food delivery experience - a mission which Food Haven takes very seriously. Food Haven is a company with a clear vision. MORE
Food Halls - I'm here for the Experience ! Food Halls are not just food courts in different guise. They are new food destinations that are exciting consumers around the world by putting food, design and experience first. Eataly Image via Food & Wine Magazine. MORE
The Delivery Dilemma - Food Delivery in 2019. Plenty of commentary has been written about food delivery, but now that we are over the honeymoon period, there are a couple of themes that have started to emerge: ? Is your project’s food, future proofed? Related Future Food Blogs. MORE
What are the digital marketing trends for the food industry? It’s enough to look at the screens of our smartphones and among the posts of our friends on Facebook or Instagram to realize a fact: Food and Beverage in all its forms, is a huge hit in the digital world. MORE
Convenience store food has a reputation problem. Convenience store food used to be a punch line — a food that no one in their right mind would eat unless they were either desperate, out of options, or trying to be funny. . Preparing Food On-Site. MORE
It’s hard to find a gig that compares to being a food truck owner. Setting up a single location and drawing return crowds, while providing consistently great service and food—these are the basics for brick and mortar dining establishments. How Food Trucks Can Book More Events. MORE
Food Related Topics 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?
Deliverect
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
But is food delivery worth the investment? Your regular costs are around 25% for staffing, 25% for rent/bills/marketing and about 25-30% for food, with total costs being about 75-80%. If you look at these costs, the only big variable that changes with delivery is food.
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Future Food
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Trends that will shape the future of your food and hospitality projects for 2020. However, food and service will always be at the heart of hospitality. Food 1. Home Meal Replacement food choices, primarily from supermarkets, will continue to be a major growth category.
Embrace the Suck
DECEMBER 25, 2019
You have a major food distributor in your market that you are probably buying from. It could be Sysco, US Foods, Performance Food Group, Ben E. Keith, Shamrock Foods, Gordon FoodService or another regional brand.
Marketman
SEPTEMBER 1, 2019
While the food you serve will either have diners waiting in line or leave your tables as barren as the Sahara, there’s more to it. Other food purchases that need to be kept cool will require a walk-in cooler. The countdown has begun!
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
Good Food Restaurant Scorecard. Despite skyrocketing demand for plant-based food across the U.S., 42 of the country’s favorite fast food and restaurant chains still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to a report released today by The Good Food Institute (GFI).
Lavu
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Food trucks are fueled by more than just diesel. Across the country, food truck operators are relying on the latest technology to streamline operations, manage wait times, inform customers, and so much more. Today, we list the must-have technologies for food trucks.
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Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 16, 2019
Food Halls are hot commodties in both the restaurant and real estate industries. For this Food Hall Focus feature, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Joseph A. Magliarditi, President/Chief Executive Officer of The Food Hall Co., The Food Hall Co.
Future Food
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Is there too much food? Food may be on every street corner, but that does not mean it is successful. The essence of the Hospitality industry is that it is not about the volume of food around, but the quality and consistency to drive sales and bring customers back time and time again.
Chef's Resources
JANUARY 26, 2020
Managing Restaurant & Hotel Food Inventory – (Part 1 of 4) One of the most important components of managing your food cost is managing your inventory process. The post Food Inventory Control – Taking Inventory appeared first on Chefs Resources.
Deliverect
OCTOBER 23, 2019
In an era of convenience, online ordering systems, self-service kiosks and mobile platforms have become key to give the customers what they crave the most: a fast, personalized and convenient food experience through delivery and/or takeaway. Food delivery
Bottleneck Management
JUNE 14, 2019
Why not try a food festival? We’ve compiled a list of some of the best summer food festivals in the country—take a look and see what food festivals are happening in your city! Uptown Food Truck Festival: June 23rd. Learn more about the Uptown Food Truck Festival.
Kounta
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
Australia’s restaurant elite have been crowned at the Good Food Guide 2020 Awards in Brisbane. We couldn’t be more thrilled to see so many of our customers recognised and awarded for their boundless enthusiasm, energy and of course, the food at this year’s awards.
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Transact
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Convenience store food has a reputation problem. Convenience store food used to be a punch line — a food that no one in their right mind would eat unless they were either desperate, out of options, or trying to be funny. . Preparing Food On-Site.
Xtra Chef
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
The holiday season can be a boon for many restaurants, but it can also exacerbate an issue that plagues the restaurant industry all year long: food waste. The Issue of Food Waste in the Restaurant Industry. Food waste in the restaurant industry is real. Donate Leftover Food.
Transact
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
It doesn’t matter whether you work in the front or the back of the house; food safety is everyone’s problem. Everyone, from the server to the busboy to the line cook, has to know basic food handling procedures. . Most food safety problems can be eliminated by doing the job properly. .
Wasserstrom
JANUARY 3, 2020
Surfaces comprised of iron oxide are more difficult to clean because they contain nooks and small spaces for food and chemicals to get lodged in. The post Corrosion Prevention in Food Service appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.
Deliverect
JANUARY 7, 2020
Founded in Barcelona in 2018, Food Haven is one of Spain’s most ambitious and innovative cloud kitchens. The business was created to elevate the customer’s food delivery experience - a mission which Food Haven takes very seriously. Food Haven is a company with a clear vision.
Lavu
DECEMBER 20, 2019
A food cost calculator is an essential tool for you to manage your restaurant business. overall expenses of your food service operation. Insight into food cost helps ensure you reach maximum profitability. all the math you need to do to stay on top of your food cost accounting.
Lavu
DECEMBER 4, 2019
It’s hard to find a gig that compares to being a food truck owner. Setting up a single location and drawing return crowds, while providing consistently great service and food—these are the basics for brick and mortar dining establishments. How Food Trucks Can Book More Events.
Lavu
DECEMBER 9, 2019
A profitable restaurant typically has food costs between 28 and 35 percent , making food one of the biggest expenses. Here are 10 tips to help you effectively control restaurant food costs without sacrificing food quality. Recalculate Food Costs.
Marketman
SEPTEMBER 1, 2019
While the food you serve will either have diners waiting in line or leave your tables as barren as the Sahara, there’s more to it. Other food purchases that need to be kept cool will require a walk-in cooler. The countdown has begun!
Crunchtime
AUGUST 7, 2019
The connection between your food operations data and social media marketing is stronger than you think. Your food operations data can inform your social media decision making. food operations management data analytics and reporting
Wasserstrom
OCTOBER 12, 2018
The food delivery trend has exploded over the last several years and it shows no signs of slowing down. But getting started with food delivery for your restaurant isn’t just as simple as taking orders […].
The Restaurant Group
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
Food Cost Management. Not much can spell disaster for a food establishment faster than high or fluctuating food cost. Food cost goals change depending what style of food service you provide; fast food, fast casual, casual dining, or fine dining. With a food cost range of 28 to 35 percent , it is important to first determine what segment your restaurant caters to, then, dig into the grunt work. This allows you to find the food cost per diner.
Deliverect
OCTOBER 10, 2019
You have to juggle multiple tablets from multiple third-party food delivery platforms and keep an overview of an assortment of packaging materials (think takeout containers, cups, boxes, bags, bowls, cutlery, napkins and so on). Decide how you’ll manage excess food.
Future Food
APRIL 3, 2019
Food Halls - I'm here for the Experience ! Food Halls are not just food courts in different guise. They are new food destinations that are exciting consumers around the world by putting food, design and experience first. Eataly Image via Food & Wine Magazine.
The Restaurant Expert
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
You’ve heard portion controls cut food cost, but you’re not sure how to enforce them in the kitchen. Or maybe you’re not sure how to explain to your kitchen manager or chef that portion controls ensure food cost doesn’t get out of hand.
Future Food
JULY 16, 2019
The Delivery Dilemma - Food Delivery in 2019. Plenty of commentary has been written about food delivery, but now that we are over the honeymoon period, there are a couple of themes that have started to emerge: ? Is your project’s food, future proofed? Related Future Food Blogs.
360Training
JANUARY 8, 2020
As you can see, it’s more important than ever for anyone who works with food to practice safe food handling techniques. The best way to encourage safe food handling in your restaurant is to create a culture that prioritizes food safety. What is Food Safety Culture?
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Add cybersecurity risks, mix in consumer desire for transparency, then layer in the collection of consumer data collection and you’ve got a perfect storm of data management challenges across the food supply chain. Equipment Operations Big Data and food safety Data Food Safety
Goliath Consulting
NOVEMBER 3, 2019
We saw the rise of veggie entrees, oat milk, boba tea and new allergy-free foods (1). What new food trend would the new year bring? It’s a health-conscious world and people now place just as much importance in healthy foods as they do in exercise and other healthy lifestyles 2. Photogenic foods have done well and we expect it will continue to do so in 2020 – all thanks to Instagram 6. More people are valuing how the food is produced, obtained and packaged.
Deliverect
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
When you deliver food, working with multiple third-party food ordering players is a smart strategy to scale up your business. And in the end, that’s what the hospitality and food industry is all about! Food delivery
Deliverect
OCTOBER 2, 2019
While most if not all of the online ordering apps have a ranking algorithm of their own, there are quite a few metrics that are commonly used to determine a restaurant’s ranking in food ordering apps. Food delivery
Rocket Fuel
JULY 24, 2019
How to hire fast food workers. The post How to hire fast food workers appeared first on Delaget. Blog Operational Efficiency
Restaurant365
OCTOBER 8, 2019
The cost of food is one of the biggest operating expenses for a restaurant business. With perishable ingredients and fluctuating sales, controlling food costs in restaurants can be extremely challenging. Your food costs and your inventory are big budget line items.
KaTom
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
20 Best Food Trucks in Nashville, TN. Inspired by Nashville’s chart-topping success, we decided to do a ranking of our own – and given how much we love food around here, food trucks were a natural choice. How We Selected the Best Food Trucks in Nashville.
50 Mistakes
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
What are the digital marketing trends for the food industry? It’s enough to look at the screens of our smartphones and among the posts of our friends on Facebook or Instagram to realize a fact: Food and Beverage in all its forms, is a huge hit in the digital world.
Social Hospitality
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
It’s no secret food is one of the most popular segments on Instagram. For example, many now use simple presentation and photography techniques to help make food images go viral. Here are five major ways to impact your food’s Instagram-worthiness. More Than The Food.
The Restaurant Group
JUNE 25, 2019
Food Trends. Restaurants that do well to attract customers usually emphasize the economical and convenient aspects of their foods and food services. Americans generally have diverse diets, eating on average 14 different types of food a day.
The Restaurant Expert
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Lower food cost 2-3% overnight with one simple system. In fact, it’s an industry insider secret your restaurant food distributor probably doesn’t want you to know about. Watch this video or read below to learn how to lower food cost with one simple system.
Future Food
JULY 30, 2019
The art and science of reducing food packaging in all food service outlets. Many food businesses both large and small have been using recycled cups and containers and/or compostable systems as proven solutions to reduce their carbon footprint. What is compostable food packaging?
360Training
DECEMBER 23, 2019
The hazards that cause foodborne illnesses and food poisoning lurk around every corner. The best way to prevent them from affecting your customers is to ensure that anyone who cooks, touches, or serves food maintains high-levels of personal hygiene. These bacterial variations get passed on when an infected person touches food that the customer digests. Most likely, the first thing that comes to mind when you think of personal hygiene for food handlers is hand washing.
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