Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2022

Whether we speak about a traditional restaurant, a chain of Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), or dark kitchens, there is a strong need to set up a website or app to accept consumer orders or collaborate with third-party carriers for food delivery. Here’s how food delivery software can help. Customer Feedback on Food and Delivery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 24, 2025

Almost half of business leaders admit they don’t fully understand the implications of music licensing. Instead, the safest route is to partner with a dedicated B2B music provider that is fully compliant, covers performing rights organization (PRO) licenses, and offers a subscription certificate to help mitigate potential fines.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

Consider the following in your risk management and business continuity programs: Use of Food Delivery Services vs. Company Employees – By using a hired food delivery service, a restaurant can reduce the chance of employees having an accident by using their cars or the owner’s vehicles.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Food and Beverage Inventory and Paper Supplies. Similar to your payroll expenses, your food and beverage expenses are going to vary depending on the type of restaurant you run. In general, overhead expenses related to food and beverages should be between 35 and 40 percent of your total revenue. Licensing and Permits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Traditional sit-down restaurants and mobile food businesses have uniquely different needs when it comes to insurance. And when it comes to a traditional sit-down restaurant versus a mobile food business, such as a food truck, catering business, or food cart, the insurance needs of both are vastly different and unique.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Kyle Gorlie opened his Vet Chef food truck in 2016. But Gorlie’s plans don’t stop with the food truck. In fact, a restaurant was his initial plan after graduating from culinary school until he started planning and realized a food truck was a better choice. Why Is a Food Truck a Smart First Step?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2023

Today, customers anticipate more than just delicious, high-quality food. Playing the right kind of music at the right time of day is as important to a restaurant’s popularity as the food on the menu or the décor of the room. The emphasis on Italian restaurants, for example, is on the quality of food and service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Ghost kitchens are professional food preparation and cooking facilities set up for the preparation of takeout or delivery-only meals. In addition, it is likely that you will need to obtain several licenses or permits from a jurisdiction that allow you to carry on the ghost kitchen’s activities. Food service.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Tack on obtaining permits and licenses, and you could be in for a pretty big check. Things to consider are: Local Sentiment Finances Equipment Taxes or Violations Licenses and Permits What is the local sentiment towards the restaurant? What percentage of the total costs are food? Is the liquor license included in the sale?

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 7, 2024

Of all the costs your restaurants generate, your food is one of the largest. The cost of the food you serve can be affected by so many different outside influences, some of them more obvious, like the rise and fall of fuel costs or the effects of good or bad weather. The cost of food and beverages is a bit of a moving target.

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EATER

MAY 14, 2025

The restaurant, with its then-$55 and -$80 tasting menus, was a food-media darling: In 2019, it earned a Michelin star and topped the Los Angeles Times 101 Best Restaurants list. On a full beverage program The old space didnt have a liquor license, so the only beverage options were sparkling water and tea.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

Looking ahead, we predict a day when cultivated meat will find its place as a default choice -on menus, because it delivers on taste, nutrition, and food safety, in addition to environmental sustainability and animal welfare. Beyond the realm of food, a similar shift has occurred with electric cars.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

You're not only competing against many other bars but establishments offering entertainment, food, and drink. Planning Your Menu Here are a few bar menu design tips : Your food should match the concept and theme. Your menu is more than just a list of food and drink. Pricing should match your target market and theme.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2023

Get Your Licenses in Order Starting a restaurant business involves registering with the authorities and procuring the relevant licenses. Ignoring these licenses and regulations might attract hefty penalties and fines, so make sure you’re aware of the local, state, and federal regulations before opening up for business.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Obtain Permits and Licenses. Do they serve just coffee or small foods as well? Many food businesses have gotten their start through sites like Kickstarter , Indiegogo , AngelList , GoFundMe. Once you've validated your idea, you can dive into the nitty-gritty: Obtain Permits and Licenses. Business License.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Every industry — but especially the food industry — has been impacted by these upheavals. Could a better food system be on the horizon? A native of one of the Blackest cities in America, with deep roots in activism and food sovereignty, Davison has the benefit of a long perspective on food movements and economies.

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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., Based in Dallas, The Food Hall Co. The Food Hall Co.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Keeping track of food and beverage inventory is imperative to preventing product waste and theft. Restaurants must also adhere to a variety of local, state, and federal regulations, including licensing, building codes, and health and safety laws.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Not only do you have to manage many costs including, labor, equipment, and food—but you have to do it while dealing with inevitable price increases. Whether it’s food cost increases due to inflation or a labor cost rise due to rising minimum wage, cost increases, like taxes, are pretty much a guarantee in the restaurant industry.

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The Rail

MAY 12, 2025

Look into the demographics, competitors, local food trends, foot traffic, and even parking availability. Handle Licenses, Permits, and Inspections Early Opening day cant happen without the right paperwork. Evaluate the New Location Thoroughly Never underestimate the importance of researching your new location.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 25, 2025

These spaces also typically come with licensing and zoning permits prepared in advance and won’t cause delays on your opening or drag out the process further. This cycle of growing demand and expanding supply has also positioned the fast-casual sector for continued growth.

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EATER

MARCH 30, 2022

Outside the Big Saver Foods market in the small Los Angeles neighborhood of El Sereno, a cluster of sidewalk vendors wait in the parking lot for hungry customers to finish their shopping and stop by for a pupusa or an agua fresca. But others worry the proposed regulations don’t prioritize food safety enough to protect consumers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Today’s restaurants are expected to deliver an Amazon-like experience: know customers’ preferences and dining habits and deliver food, whether tableside or to their front doors, without delay. Going digital – increasingly a top choice among restaurant management. Say you’re overseeing 500 locations nationwide.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Starting out as a whole grain diet for radicals, vegan food culture has evolved into Michelin star worthy mega trend for future chefs and culinary experts. Nowadays, vegan food is becoming normal in restaurants and fast food joints. Astonishingly veganism is a chief enabler of this culinary transformation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2020

Electrical Safety Checklist for Restaurants and Food Establishments. Only licensed electricians, repairmen and other contractors are hired. Damaged Equipment – Most hazards which are infrequent or momentary can damage your equipment over time. Test the grounding periodically. Equipment testing. Restaurant fire safety.

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ChowNow

MAY 23, 2025

A spike in food costs, a drop in sales volume, or one slow season can wipe out months of hard work. They tell you how much money your restaurant keeps after paying for everything from food costs to labor expenses to utilities and rent. There are two kinds of margins you need to know. Why are restaurant profit margins so thin?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 17, 2024

In the fast-paced world of fast food, integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a topic of heated discussion, especially with giant brands adopting (…or, ahem, dropping) this new technology to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2024

Rethinking Beverages The typical drink upsell—soft drinks and coffee or tea—has decreased over the past few years as customers increasingly eat restaurant food at home. For restaurants with liquor licenses, catering to millennials is key. They ranked alcoholic beverages higher than the average respondent.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Restaurants typically have one asset that maintains value, its liquor license. In California, a liquor license transfer process is governed by the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), which, among other things, requires a bulk sale notice to creditors and an escrow to distribute funds upon sale.

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ChowNow

MAY 2, 2025

Youre not just managing food and staff, youre battling slim profit margins, high operating expenses, and constantly changing customer preferences. Because the truth is, most restaurants dont close because of bad food. Its a restaurant industry myth that all you need to fill your tables is great food and a good vibe.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2020

Numerous United States restaurant and fast food chains, including Applebee’s, Wendy’s, Chili’s, Huddle House, and Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen have suffered cyberattacks in recent years and months.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

. “We create an opportunity and a solution for third-party restaurants and hospitality partners to use their existing, underutilized kitchens and labor to generate new revenues by licensing and executing our virtual concepts,” explained founder and CEO Bill Stavrou. Why the name Foodhaul?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2024

In addition to advising beverage retailers, suppliers and wholesalers in the hospitality industry, the firm represents public multi-state operators, state-licensed dispensaries, cultivators, infusers, distributors, new social equity entrants, ancillary businesses, and those looking to enter the cannabis space. THC and is federally legal.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 7, 2020

Chicago-born, minority-owned, female-led Azteca Foods celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, signifying a milestone of achievement for the family business, which has flourished from humble beginnings into a multi-million dollar operation. Azteca also supplies freshly made products to the Food Service and Industrial channels.

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The Restaurant Group

JUNE 7, 2025

Restaurant food photography can transform your business, enhancing customer attraction and boosting sales significantly. Introduction Visual appeal is vital in the food industry. Quality restaurant food photography helps attract more customers, increasing sales and customer satisfaction. Customers first eat with their eyes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 23, 2024

In addition to more wide-ranging compliance requirements like general health & safety guidelines and local labor laws, there are food and beverage-specific safety regulations , requirements for specialty licenses (such as those to serve alcohol), and unique stipulations on labor compliance, many related to the employment of minors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2021

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. The act replaces previous regulations on the cottage food industry. The bill would have had a dramatic impact on fast food franchises.

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