SpotOn

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

That could simply be food sales , alcohol , and non-alcoholic beverages. Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Your Cost of Goods Sold is the cost of your food and beverages. That way you'll have accurate food and beverage cost percentages for each COGS line item. Costs are what you pay for resources, like equipment, food, and labor.

License

Indoor Media

JANUARY 16, 2025

Because pizza isn’t just food—it’s an experience. For example, having a team member trained and dedicated to managing the supply chain ensures you always have the right ingredients on hand without overstocking or running out during a rush. These can make patrons question the care you put into the food itself.

Website Management

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2023

Learn how the foodservice industry can stay competitive and fresh amid widespread food and labor shortages. As consumers watch food prices continue to rise, the demand for cost-effective meal solutions are prompting c-stores, full-service, and quick-service restaurants to increase their offerings.

Food

Culinary Cues

JUNE 23, 2024

In a proper kitchen, the uniform is clean, pressed, and complete. Headcover contains all hair, shoes are polished, aprons are clean and pressed, and name tags are prominently displayed. [] BUSY, BUT CALM: In a focused kitchen there is no question that there is a sense of urgency. They walk with determination, but not out of panic.

Uniforms

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2023

Full-service restaurants, for instance, are particularly subject to the effects of inflation—as consumers appear to shift some spending to limited-service establishments and QSRs to save food costs. This migration could be a goldmine for casual/fast food brands if only they had the people to support them.

Technology

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2020

Some of the biggest risks that you’re likely to face as a restaurant owner include: Foodborne illnesses: food poisoning, contaminated water, and cross-contamination of cooking ingredients. For example, there should be someone who handles communication, supply chain issues, financial forecasting, etc.

Hospitality

Culinary Cues

MARCH 21, 2022

When a kitchen exudes calm, even when the amount of food prep and the stress of the moment seem over-the-top, it is always a result of organization and attention to detail. When a chef talks about those minute details of placement, process, timing, and uniformity – keep in mind what the intended result will be.

Front of House

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

You'll also be less likely to order too much of any ingredient, which leads to food waste. And you'll have a better handle on food disappearing due to employee theft, which happens a lot more than you may think. One method is par inventory, in which you set a minimum supply required in-store after each food inventory delivery.

Inventory

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The choice to be great or not so great is in the hands of the restaurateur and the folks who make a living with food. Some mediocre operations may experience a false sense of euphoria simply because of supply and demand. A restaurant cannot survive on attitude, service, and food alone – it must operate as a savvy business.

Fine Dining

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 5, 2020

This can include vendors delivering food and beverage supplies. Above All, Be Consistent, Neutral and Uniform When Applying Policies. Pre-Travel Inquiries May Be Allowed. Designate an Official HR 'Point of Contact' Overseeing HR should never fall to “just any” employee.

Employee Relations

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 4, 2022

The greatest threat is not the labor shortage or supply chain issues, it’s not the pandemic or the price of real estate – yes, all those concerns are troubling and must be dealt with, but they are not what will bring the restaurant industry to its knees. Well then – what will? Try apathy on for size.

Front of House

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2020

Bennett, adds: “We at CORE continue to stand by the food & beverage service employee with children every day when they face a health crisis or natural disaster. Please join us in letting the food and beverage service industry know how much we appreciate all they have given to us by supporting them.” based 7shifts users.

Healthcare

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2021

Laundering items such as microfiber towels, bar towels, mop heads and uniforms is often a time-consuming process taken on by restaurant owners or managers. Restaurant employees need access to cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE). Fats, oils, grease and other kitchen food waste accumulate in drain lines over time.

Uniforms

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

This will manifest itself in several ways, such as informing robotics in the kitchen for food preparation, in addition to kitchen display systems (KDS) as restaurants kitchens seek to improve efficiency and better optimize for enhance prep station capacity management. – Chris Adams, VP of Strategy, Oracle Food and Beverage. "As

2023

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Participating restaurants will donate 15-25 percent of sales to their local food bank and over 1500 restaurants nationwide have already joined the initiative. ” Over 200 food banks face a surge in demand for emergency food aid in the wake of COVID-19. Frequent hand washing following CDC guidance and food code.

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 26, 2023

The food industry is always keeping an eye on deadlines, with perishables that need to be harvested rapidly and processed for canning or freezing, or for rapid delivery to restaurants, supermarkets and other institutions. Read on to learn more about the impact and future of automation in the food industry. billion by 2027.

Food

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

. “VISIT PHILADELPHIA and the James Beard Foundation are thrilled for our unique partnership that brings the culinary and tourism industries together to make it easy for travelers to support delicious, diverse, and sustainable food,” said Jeff Guaracino, president and CEO, VISIT PHILADELPHIA. As the first sushi chain in the U.S.

Brewery

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

Improving your restaurant operations to succeed in this highly competitive industry means serving quality food and providing excellent customer service while minimizing waste, reducing costs, and keeping your employees engaged. The proper airflow, adequate ventilation, and cooking food at the right temperatures should also be considered.

Operations

ChowNow

AUGUST 6, 2024

Food Cost Percentage Your food cost percentage uses a similar formula as labor, just with total cost of goods sold. Initial Inventory + Food Purchases – Ending Inventory = Total Cost of Goods Sold Let’s take our example restaurant again and assume they started the year with $50,000 worth of inventory.

Insurance

7 Shifts

JULY 1, 2024

While this could be a rewarding venture, opening a bar is not exactly the same as opening a food business. Your business name will also appear on your marketing materials, staff uniforms, menu, social media accounts, and advertisements, so make sure it isn't too long or complicated.

Bar

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

This includes: Net Sales: The total revenue derived from your sale of food and beverages. However, as a rule, the primary costs you can expect in running your restaurant are usually related to food, labor, and rent. This can reduce your budget for ingredients and, at the same time, minimize food waste.

Point of Sale

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature Ono Food Co, DoorDash, Parts Town and Heritage Foodservice, Rouxbe, Presto, Burger King and Uber Eats, Pared, Tork, Restaurant Technologies, Willie Degel, Bolay, Ritual, Preoday and TISSL, AdTheorent and Voodoo Doughnut. Ono Food Co. Ono Blend Founders Daniel Fukuba and Stephen Klein.

Food Truck

Culinary Cues

JULY 14, 2023

Make sure the tables are level, windows in that station clean, tablecloths even, silverware and glassware spotless, menus clean and pristine, back-up supplies in perfect order, your uniform impeccable, and know the menu and features inside and out including correct pronunciations and beverages that pair perfectly with food.

Cash Management

EATER

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In Chicago, the Little Village neighborhood’s Discount Mall , neatly arranged inside what structurally looks like a 1960s department store , is the go-to spot for puffed-up quinceañera dresses, Mexican food, and Laura Michelle at booth 217, which specializes in Mexican candies, snacks, and piñatas.

Front of House

Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 3, 2023

There are a number of reasons for this, such as rising food and energy costs , as well as higher levels of inflation. While there has been some financial recovery following the pandemic, we have seen costs (particularly for food and energy) continue to increase for coffee businesses for several reasons.

Equipment

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

By analyzing the profitability and popularity of your menu items in depth, you can pinpoint exactly which food and beverages contribute to your restaurant's success and which ones you can eliminate. Customers spend an average of 109 seconds reading a menu, meaning you have less than 2 minutes to showcase your food and beverage offerings.

Social Media

Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 9, 2020

People love your food, and they want it outside your restaurant, too. You have a restaurant, and people already love your food. Can you afford to invest in additional uniforms or aprons for your servers? Do you have the resources to handle the extra supplies, food, and staff? Extra Services.

Catering

Tableo

JULY 27, 2023

In this guide we will delve into food & beverage (F&B) control methods to help you generate profitability and uphold good standards. Quality control: You can guarantee constant quality in your foods and beverages by keeping an eye on the ingredients and manufacturing procedures. So let’s dive in!

Beverage

Sling

JUNE 8, 2020

If you run a restaurant , for example, your primary income channel is probably food and drink sold and consumed in your dining room and bar. Food supply for a restaurant is an essential, ongoing, variable expense — meaning you might not need as many potatoes in June as you did in May — that you can tweak if absolutely necessary.

Small Business

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 24, 2023

You were taught how to fold your socks, the right way to make a bed, how to polish your boots so they shine like a mirror, the proper way to wear your uniform, the exactness of a salute, marching in step, breaking down your weapon, cleaning it, and reassembling in the right order – everything has a place, and everything is in its place.

Back of House

SpotOn

MAY 3, 2024

If you work in the food service industry, the National Restaurant Association Show is the place to be. According to the NRA, there will be over 35,000 decision-makers from all parts of the food service industry. Gordon Food Service, Katom Restaurant Supply Inc., Gordon Food Service, Katom Restaurant Supply Inc.,

2024

The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 23, 2022

The catering industry includes companies that provide individual event-based food services. What type of food will you serve? Rent a commercial kitchen: This increases your operating costs and will require transportation facilities and equipment to deliver food to the location. What functions will your business cater to?

Catering

Apicbase

AUGUST 29, 2024

For multi-site food and beverage businesses, maintaining operational excellence across all locations can be daunting. What Is Food and Beverage Management? Food and beverage management, often abbreviated as F&B management, involves overseeing the operations of establishments that serve food and drinks.

Beverage

Touch Bistro

APRIL 27, 2021

Exploring how to start a food truck business is a smart move in 2021. The startup costs are lower than what you’d have to shell out to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant, and as the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, food trucks offer both a safe dining option for your guests and a reliable income source for you.

Food Truck

The Food Corridor

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

For foodservice vendors, food truck operators, manufacturers, market traders, chefs, and caterers who use shared-kitchen facilities, there’s a constant nagging worry that something will go wrong. The team created The Food Liability Insurance Program , or the FLIP, as a package to make getting coverage easier for users of shared kitchens.

Insurance

ChefMod

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

With supply chain upsets and customer unpredictability, restaurant inventory management has become a daunting task. It’s a delicate balance of ordering food, especially perishables, in a timely manner, so that everything that is ordered is used and does not spoil or take up unnecessary space.

Food Supply

Apicbase

APRIL 5, 2022

Restaurant franchising has been around since the 1920s, used mainly by fast-food chains like McDonald’s, KFC, and Taco Bell. So whether they have experience running a food business or not, entrepreneurs coming into the franchise have everything they need to launch their restaurant right away. 1 They’ll be able to jump right in.

Franchising