Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2025

Restaurants – and their trading partners – can be impacted by recalls at any time, even if they adhere to the strictest food safety protocols. Pivot from Manual Systems to Automation Recently, cucumbers, sausage, baked goods, pork , and other foods were recalled. How are you tracking the products you receive?

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Management Management Food Safety Food Supply 221

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Steady Online Ordering Brings Food Waste, Donations to the Forefront of Priorities Ordering food online increases restaurant sales, but it also can potentially increase wasted food if proactive measures aren’t taken – for both the business and consumers at home.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

coli outbreak reinforces the need for restaurants – and all food businesses – to manage recalls as a supply chain, especially considering the huge scale of this event. Handle Recalls as a Supply Chain For any food brand, consumer protection is the most important part of recall management. While the E.

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Supplies Food Supply Point of Sale Communication 419

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2025

Restaurants must navigate an intricate web of federal and local compliance parameters, from food and workplace safety regulations, to labor laws, to environmental concerns – and when the consequences for violations are so severe, remaining compliant can feel like walking through a minefield.

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Restaurant Law Employee Relations Food Safety Training 282

The Rail

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Have you noticed how food delivery apps are becoming essential in attracting and retaining diners? In this article, we’ll show you exactly how to create a food delivery app tailored to your restaurant’s needs, while staying competitive in a booming industry. The global online food delivery market size was valued at USD 221.65

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Delivery Food Loyalty Program Food Order 147

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 18, 2025

It’s no surprise that the fast food chains, which have over 100,000 outlets between them, see opportunities for AI efficiencies. In some locations, two or more drive-throughs may be located side by side, raising the possibility of an AI system picking up the wrong voice, causing food waste and financial loss.

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Food Kitchen Safety Food Order Food Safety 221

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

After all, it’s not just the quality of your food that can keep customers coming back — 73% of diners base their satisfaction on the quality of service they receive. How do you ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations? Hiring the right people can make or break your business.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 7, 2025

I dont have any secret inside information, only speculation based on decades of observation and working with cooks of all ages and backgrounds. What is the projected profile of cooks and chefs moving forward. So, here is my attempt at characterizing the professional cook and chef pool of 2030 and beyond.

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Kitchen Safety Food Supply 2030 Healthcare 306

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 20, 2025

This means having real-time data at your fingertips, allowing you to make informed decisions about inventory, orders, and staff allocation. Develop clear guidelines and standards for every aspect of your operation, from food preparation to delivery and set-up. To address this, start by standardizing your service.

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Catering Delivery Customer Service Customer Experience 352

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Back-of-house (BOH) staff, including chefs and kitchen assistants, will focus more on food safety, food handling, and kitchen equipment use. Restaurants with large or intricate menus will need to allocate more time to staff training on the ingredients, preparation methods, and food handling procedures.

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Training Kitchen Safety Food Safety Customer Service 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2025

Everyone in the food industry is feeling the pinch of the economy with reduced consumer patronage in restaurants and even a reduction of produce consumption in the winter months. There are many areas where we have seen food service operators benefit! This makes business tight causing a hard look at any extra costs.

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Food Supply Back of House Customer Service Small Business 221

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 25, 2025

While maybe less cute than National Pet Day (4/11) and less tasty than National Cheeseburger Day (9/18), National Insurance Day on June 28 encourages businesses to shop around for the BEST insurance partner to ensure financial success and safety for all involved. What Carriers Do You Represent that Specialize in the Food-Service Industry?

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Insurance Restaurant Law Outdoor Catering 221

Goliath Consulting

MARCH 3, 2025

For restaurant owners and operators, success depends on more than just great food and excellent serviceit requires staying informed, connected, and supported. Whether its labor laws, food safety regulations, or tax policies, these associations work to ensure fair legislation.

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Food Safety Certification Restaurant Law Healthcare 248

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 14, 2025

However, the restaurant industry can present significant safety hazards for employees. Prioritizing safety is crucial, and often, seemingly small, overlooked aspects can significantly impact your business's well-being and reputation. Enhancing safety protocols doesn't always require drastic changes. Internal wiring.

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Equipment Training 275

ChowNow

MARCH 14, 2025

Every day, youre juggling staff, food quality, inventory, customer service, purchasing, and moreall while trying to cultivate a dining experience that wows your customers enough to keep them coming back. Customer Service and Experience Great food and drink is only truly enjoyed when its coupled with a great service experience.

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The Rail

JUNE 6, 2025

1 Simplify the Dining Area for Comfort and Style Updating the dining area produces a friendly environment that invites guests to remain longer and enjoy their food. 2 Fresh and Local Ingredients Elevate the Menu Using fresh, locally grown foods freshens the menu and demonstrates quality consciousness.

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Social Media Consumer Goods Kitchen Safety Food Safety 130

Lavu

MAY 2, 2025

Managing food allergies in a restaurant isn’t just about good service its a critical safety responsibility. With the right POS features for allergen management, restaurants can track ingredients, flag allergens, and communicate vital information quickly between staff and customers. Lets explore each feature in detail.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Real-time inventory systems help restaurants cut food waste , save money, and improve operations. sbb-itb-b95d74b Features of Effective Inventory Systems Modern inventory systems do more than just track stock – they help reduce food waste and improve efficiency. With the restaurant industry producing 11.4

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The quicker businesses can feed that information back into operations, the better, whether for personalized dining, staffing optimization, or advertising and marketing. – Rhonda Levene, CEO of Ziosk Chicken’s Timeless Comfort Food Appeal Chicken has become America’s ultimate comfort food.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Do you lose money due to food waste? Real-Time Data & Analytics : Track sales trends, top-selling menu items, and peak business hours to make informed decisions. When integrated with a POS system, they provide accurate food cost calculations, helping operators price menu items correctly. Identify your biggest pain points.

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2025 Technology Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering 195

The Rail

APRIL 10, 2025

By Indiana Lee, Contributor Guests want to know where their food comes from, how it was raised, and whether it aligns with their values. This shift is driven by growing environmental awareness, social media scrutiny, and increased access to digital information.

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Food Supply Social Media Sustainability Sourcing 130

QSR Automations

JUNE 10, 2025

Combination of comprehensive operations management platform with kitchen automation will help customers execute more efficiently and profitably BOSTON, June 10, 2025–Crunchtime Information Systems, Inc., The merger of the two companies will create a restaurant technology company that delivers solutions for the entire food lifecycle at scale.

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Technology Management Management Kitchen Safety 87

Lavu

APRIL 17, 2025

Managing food costs is a growing challenge for restaurants as ingredient prices fluctuate and margins shrink. With real-time data guiding inventory decisions, restaurants can take tighter control of their food costs and boost long-term profitability. Improves Compliance : Ensures proper storage and food safety standards.

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Inventory Food Waste Mobile Ordering 78

The Rail

MAY 12, 2025

Look into the demographics, competitors, local food trends, foot traffic, and even parking availability. Take the time to create a floor plan that enhances customer experience, facilitates smooth workflow for staff, and complies with safety codes. Visit the area at different times and on various days of the week.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

How do you handle special dietary requests or food allergies? Use this interview question to explore the candidate’s familiarity with food service operations. Aside from providing the best dining experience, order-taking accuracy can help you avoid food waste and unnecessary costs. What restaurant tools have you used?

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Hiring Dietary Restrictions Customer Service Customer Experience 195

The Food Corridor

MARCH 3, 2025

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? In many locations, yes.

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Food Truck Kitchen Safety License Food 52

Lavu

MAY 2, 2025

Managing food allergens isnt just a best practiceits a legal and safety necessity for todays restaurants. With increasing awareness of food allergies, allergen management in POS systems has become essential to ensure customer safety and streamline kitchen operations. This reduces the chance of errors or miscommunication.

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Allergens POS Management Management 78

Lavu

MAY 23, 2025

If youre wondering how to open a deli that stands out in a competitive food market, this guide walks you through every critical step from business planning and licensing to choosing the right equipment and location. Food trends come and go, but the classic sandwich stands the test of time. Is it near a business park?

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2025 Employee Relations Tip Distribution POS 78

Lavu

JUNE 20, 2025

In 2025, staying ahead means more than great food—it means leveraging the right tech to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate the guest experience. VR onboarding spares the restaurant from wasting food or spending excessive time on training sessions. The most immediate improvement realized is the reduction in food waste.

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Technology 2025 Online Ordering Fast Casual 78

Indoor Media

JANUARY 16, 2025

From hand-tossed dough to house-made sauces, thoughtfully sourced toppings, to the perfect bake, your product is the fastest way to inform customers that you know what you’re doing. Because pizza isn’t just food—it’s an experience. Keep your team informed about goals, expectations, and changes. Think about it.

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Website Management Customer Experience Back of House Customer Service 78

Future Food

MAY 29, 2025

Following our time at the 2025 FoodService Australia Food and Hospitality Week at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, one thing became abundantly clear: hospitality businesses that are embracing integrated, intelligent technologies are not only adapting to industry change, theyre leading it. The tools exist.

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Hospitality Technology Food Safety Audits 78

Lavu

JUNE 13, 2025

Other bars and restaurants tout the benefits of increased safety and cleanliness (more on that below). This fosters customer loyalty and allows restaurants to gather valuable data and insights to inform their business strategies. Additionally, cashless systems reduce accounting errors and improve overall financial management.

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2025 Cash Management Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 78

The Food Corridor

APRIL 1, 2025

Michigan’s Cottage Food Law allows food entrepreneurs to legally sell certain homemade goods directly to consumers without the need for a commercial kitchen. This law has made it easier for aspiring bakers, jam makers, and food enthusiasts to start their businesses from home. What is Michigan’s Cottage Food Law?

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Kitchen Safety License Food Safety Food 52

Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 7, 2025

This analysis is informed by data from the United States Department of Agricultures report Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade. The global livestock and poultry markets are set for significant shifts in 2025. Chicken meat exports are projected to soar, while the beef and pork sectors face mixed challenges. million tons.

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Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 30, 2025

By providing accurate financial data, it ensures informed decision-making, helping establishments to operate more efficiently. It’s crucial to be fully informed about these obligations to keep a restaurant’s financial backbone strong and avoid penalties. Restaurants mainly deal with food and beverage inventory.

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Hotels Hospitality Cash Management Restaurant Law 52

Qu

JUNE 17, 2025

The Value-Driven Advantage:​ Staff clarity and efficiency, higher throughput, less food waste, reduced staff stress, and guests who return for consistently fast, flawless service. and receive clear, instant responses so you’re always in control and informed. Simply ask questions like “How are today’s sales vs yesterday’s?”

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POS Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Equipment 52

Sling

MAY 15, 2025

Takeaway #3: Industries that typically use shift work include call center and customer service representative, server, food runner, manager, housekeeping, stock clerk, cashier, EMT, firefighter, nurse, doctor, bus driver, and factory and warehouse worker. How can I manage employees working different shifts?

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Website Management Small Business Restaurant Law Customer Service 117