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Fighting Fast Food Fraud

Modern Restaurant Management

Fast food fraud has seen a 45-percent increase in the last year or so, largely driven by a digital transformation sea change that has made these restaurants more vulnerable, according to data from fraud prevention company Forter. Why is fast food fraud on the rise? Is there an idea that this is somewhat of a victimless crime?

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Building a Food Culture

Modern Restaurant Management

And in talking about bringing stability into our food businesses, culture can be that secret ingredient that makes all the difference in attracting the right people, retaining good people, and creating a powerhouse team. However, for those of us in the produce and food industries, what are critical parts that make up a food culture?

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FOOD NOISE OR FOOD SYMPHONY

Culinary Cues

I find it very interesting how diverse the food experience is. Just as all cars can move a person from one geographic point to another yet the experience that takes place in between can be totally different – so too is this true with food. QUICK SERVICE: This is the food noise experience for both the customer and the employee.

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Ensuring Food Safety: How Better Equipment Helps

Restaurant Business

Food safety has never been more prevalent. When dining out, they rightfully expect that the food they order is cooked properly to a safe temperature and that the kitchen foods are prepared in is clean. Thankfully, there are alternative ways to prepare foods that eliminate these risks.

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2024 Restaurant Spending Trends to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Get the report to learn: How customers are spending more—or less—in restaurants Spending plans for the next 12 months Customer suggestions to address costs Attitudes on tipping options in fast food Download the report for just a small example of the insights that a customer experience (CX) partner can find.

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New 2D Barcodes Offer Easy Access to Dynamic Information for Food Traceability and More

Modern Restaurant Management

Food manufacturers and retailers are embracing a whole new world of opportunities for consumer engagement that are enabled by this newer technology. In foodservice establishments, the same technology opens doors to greater food safety and ingredient transparency.

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Exploring Food Culture

Modern Restaurant Management

" Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door: 50 American Chefs Chart Today’s Food Culture " by Emmanuel Laroche offers insights from leading chefs and readers will walk away with advice and inspiration from noted chefs, restaurant owners, bartenders, and industry leaders, all of whom have shared their stories in their own words.

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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

From managing food costs to investing in equipment and personnel, don't miss this opportunity to elevate your restaurant's performance and profitability! April 18th, 2024 at 9:30am PDT, 12:30pm EDT, 5:30pm BST

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Changes in Consumer Habits: Looking Back Over the Last 12 Months for Restaurants

You’ll learn: What consumers expect from restaurants and food service establishments. This large-scale North American survey explores changes in expectations over the last year. How habits are solidifying. Where to focus efforts to drive the greatest impact.

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Dive Into Your Inventory Data (and Add Substantial Profits to Your Bottom Line)

Speaker: Ian Foster, Sculpture Hospitality Regional Director West Coast

In this seminar, Ian Foster will discuss the basics of inventory management, including tips on how to get inventory right and how to evaluate your food and pour costs. Analyzing your pour cost and food cost. Ian will examine the best ordering practices from our clients. You will learn: Why take inventory at all? Inventory basics.

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Digital Transformation in the Restaurant Industry

The digital transformation of restaurants and food service businesses represents major advances for the industry, especially when the driving force becomes AI. Think, a 25-75% reduction in food waste that translates to millions of dollars in savings. Streamlined allergen management ensuring ZERO food allergy incidents.