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FSMA Rule 204 Food Safety Countdown: What Restaurant Managers Need to Know Now

Modern Restaurant Management

Better food safety has never been more in reach, thanks to advancements in traceability standards and technology. FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Rule 204 approaching, restaurant operators stand to gain improved confidence in the safety and quality of the food they serve.

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How Restaurants Can Manage Food Costs During Disruptions

Modern Restaurant Management

Amid these potential disruptions, operators need a fresh approach to managing food costs. Extreme Weather: By 2035, experts predict that higher temperatures alone will push up worldwide food prices by between 0.9 Seasonal Shifts : They may be predictable, but they still add another layer of complexity to restaurant management.

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Make or Break: Managing the Media’s Role in Food Recalls

Modern Restaurant Management

In a recall crisis, the media can be your greatest ally or your worst enemy – it all comes down to how you manage the message. With food recalls at a five year high , there’s (understandably!) All food businesses need a strategic communications plan that covers what to do before, during, and after a recall.

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Smart Supply Chain Management Can Reduce Food Waste and Improve Margins in Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Around 33 to 40 percent of food goes to waste each year. A large chunk of that comes down to complex problems in global food supply chain management that most restaurants have little control over. What restaurants can do, however, is re-think how their direct food supply is managed – from transport to inventory control.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S.

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How Better Cooking Oil Management Enhances Efficiency and Reduces Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

To learn more about how cooking oil management can help with this goal, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to John Michals, COO of Filta Environmental Kitchen Services. How can better oil management be more efficient and economical? Five major relationships to consider are: 1.

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Stay Ahead of the Danger: Proactive Food Safety Strategies for Restaurant Managers

Modern Restaurant Management

There are automated food labeling systems that make it easier for businesses to stay in compliance. There are even light-based decontamination technologies to help keep food contact surfaces or clear liquids safe. As a restaurant manager, maintaining food safety is your number one responsibility.

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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. Advanced inventory management. Ian will examine the best ordering practices from our clients. Inventory basics.

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Maximize Restaurant Profitability: 5 Key Strategies to Control Costs Effectively

Running a profitable restaurant requires more than great food and service. Learn how to track and reduce food waste, optimize labor costs with smart scheduling, make data-driven decisions with regular P&L reviews, and manage fixed and variable costs efficiently.

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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.

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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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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.