Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Food waste is recognized as an endemic challenge around the world. According to Feeding America , nearly 40 percent of all food in the U.S. For restaurants, an industry with challenging profit margins, minimizing food waste is nothing less than a survival strategy. restaurants lose $162 billion annually in food waste costs.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

It’s a special present from the restaurant to see good happy hour deals available as long as I visit during their specified times. Whether you’re a Nashville local or a tourist in tow for a day or two, there’s a happy hour drink special waiting for you. Specializing in craft beer and excellent pub food, M.L.

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Touch Bistro

JULY 26, 2021

People are getting together with family and friends and want to enjoy the last hurrah of summer with great food (and great offers). We’re sharing ideas for Labor Day restaurant specials that will help you maximize profits and make your restaurant a Labor Day destination for years to come. Of course, we want the former for you.

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

By Jill Goodwin, Contributor Just like all fads, food trends come and go. While customers may have a few favorites, a menu that never changes gets boring, fast. At the end of the day, menu compilation is a creative process not unlike that of a painter or a fashion designer. Time to Refresh Your Menu?

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7 Shifts

JULY 22, 2022

Warm weather is here, and patio season is upon us. Make sure you have enough staff to cover the busy summer season with 7shifts’s Hiring Tool. With more customers dining inside and out on the patio this season, you need the ability to create custom tip pools that fit your restaurant’s needs. Special Events.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 17, 2021

There is also a Wawa secret menu with specials that come around a few times a year. For those loyal to Wawa, it might not come as a surprise that the extensive menu is even more significant with the addition of tasty secret menu items. Wawa Secret Menu Items. Wawa Secret Menu Items. Rainbow Bagels.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

It remains difficult to fully staff a restaurant ; making food trucks can be the most logical concept to open in the current economy. Large cities like Portland, Los Angeles, and Austin are best known for their food trucks, but cities of all sizes are seeing more of these concepts pop up. 33 Food Truck Ideas. La cevicheria.

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Pho is essentially a richly seasoned beef broth that is ladled over rice noodles and thinly sliced beef, chicken, or seafood and accompanied by fresh herbs, fish sauce, bean sprouts, chilies, and limes for additional flavor. West African food is hearty and rich in flavors and textures. Pay attention to menu costing and pricing.

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Ken Burgin

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Inflation is back, following dramatic rises in energy costs, wages and all the food & beverage supplies we purchase. When Should You Increase Menu Prices? Be flexible and have deals available for off-peak or special bookings. What to Consider When Deciding to Raise Menu Prices. And profitability is suffering.

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MBB Hospitality

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In the restaurant industry, managing food costs is not just an operational task—it’s a strategic imperative. Understanding and optimizing restaurant food costs can be the difference between profitability and financial struggle. This means going beyond the surface to scrutinize every aspect of your food expenses.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 1, 2023

They are the people I am most comfortable around – people with whom I share something important – preparing food. There are times when a nod, closed eyes, and smile signified just how delicious a nightly special was – a dish prepared by a cook, from his or her heart. In all cases – I have learned something from them.

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Culinary Digital

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

A streamlined menu serves as a powerful tool in the ongoing battle against food wastage, and it achieves this by implementing several key mechanisms that harmoniously contribute to waste reduction. Less Complex Preparation A smaller menu brings with it a notable advantage in the form of simplified and streamlined preparation processes.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 1, 2021

You’ll work with the staff to develop a custom menu and wine pairing. Don’t let the name fool you; the menu is quite accommodating for large groups. Of course, you have a wide range of steak, but there’s also plenty of seafood to choose from, including seasonal options. Everyone sits together at a long table.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The community is lively year-round, with various seasonal outdoor concerts, food markets and bars with great happy hour specials. If you are looking for weekly drink specials or Happy Hour deals in Williamsburg, check out my list of the 21 best spots! Happy Hour specials include 20¢ wings and $4 Bloody Marys!

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Winter can be a tough season for restaurant and bar owners. Here are a few ideas for restaurant and bar owners to consider in an effort to continue to serve up good eats and top-tier service during the winter season. Consider making food that travels well for those who select curbside pickup or delivery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This Super Bowl season, your plays should showcase accurate forecasting, efficient ordering, and menus engineered to earn cheers from both teams. With more food comes the potential for more waste. restaurants rack up 22-33 billion pounds of food waste per year. They may find their way onto your menu forever.

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SpotOn

APRIL 8, 2024

Independent restaurants have the opportunity to join in celebrating mothers and brunch items by creating a special mother's day brunch menu, dinner service, or promotions that cater to families. Below are 6 ideas to adapt your regular menu, which can be updated in your restaurant POS. Photo by Cody Chan / Unsplash 2.

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EATER

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How, I wondered then, does one go from having tried Japanese omakase and Ethiopian injera as an undergrad to eating the same standard soul-food meal three times over the course of the month or so between Thanksgiving and the New Year? I also thought changing up our foods would be good for us. I was thinking perhaps…” “No.” The reason?

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Think of fast food and you think of fries. Just about every drive-thru food item out there pairs well with fries. So, in today’s blog, we will be focusing on the best fast food fries in America. We have reviewed countless fast food joints and done the “hard” work of finding out which place serves the best fast food fries.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant guests in cost-saving mode are eating out less and more conscious of menu prices, according to Restaurants: Consumer Trends Fall 2022/Winter 2023 a report produced by Provoke Insights in collaboration with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. “Unique offerings to help separate from the competition may be helpful.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

With the season of food and Thanksgiving when holiday food is at the forefront, what are defined standards and procedures that restaurants should keep top-of-mind to set the expectations regarding food handling and preparation during the holiday rush? Cool foods rapidly to get out of the Temperature Danger Zone.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Due to many factors including inflation and supply chain challenges, restaurant owners and operators have been faced with tough choice about raising menu prices. As food prices rise, restaurants should try to stay within their target ratio for food cost to gross food revenue in order to maintain target profits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

While your restaurant may feature a diverse menu, delicious food, a great ambiance, and excellent customer service, you will still struggle to build a customer base without promoting it. The fact is that running a successful restaurant is more than just offering good food and good service. We’re famous for this menu item.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2024

Send them a personalized lunch special discount to fuel the rest of their workday, giving them the pick-me-up they were looking for. Create an app to make it easy for Gen Z to place a mobile order, review their regular meals and stay up to date on seasonal specials and rewards.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Streamlining Inventory and Menu Studies show that restaurants waste an average of four percent to 10 percent of all the inventory they purchase. For instance, if table turnover rates are lagging, it might be time to train staff for faster service or tweak the menu for speedier dish preparation.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

The short answer is offering enticing 4th of July specials. The right 4th of July specials will drive traffic to your restaurant, helping you take advantage of one of the biggest celebrations of the year. Planning 4th of July Specials for Your Restaurant. 4th of July Restaurant Specials and Promotion Ideas for 2021.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Group dining is easily accommodated by private rooms in Indianapolis restaurants, making the city a great location to celebrate special occasions. Mesh is a popular locale with outdoor space, and the restaurant serves modern American cuisine with various happy hour specials. Beholder offers specialized menus for private dining events.

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Lavu

APRIL 6, 2020

Feel like your menu is a bit lackluster? Even the most popular menus can seem a bit dull with time. Many restaurants choose to update their menu constantly, and although this can be a successful practice, it must be done with care. So, what type of menu changes can be positive on your ROI? Daily, Weekly, or Monthly Menus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 12, 2022

As a restaurant, you’ve got the opportunity to feed into that joyful excitement with special events for the season, so grab the chance before the winter holidays takeover! Serve Special (Spooky) Food and Drinks. Half the fun of Halloween is dressing up in something special.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2023

Owners of eating and drinking places have been compelled to increase menu prices as a survival strategy. Full-service menu prices jumped 8.8 percent and limited-service menu prices rose 7.1 Tweaking the menu to accommodate these more affordable ingredients can stabilize prices. percent in September year-over-year.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The days of monotonous food courts are giving way to multiple, curated precincts offering a wide variety of cuisines and experiences. In the evening, the switch happens moving into cocktails, wine and beer with a great little savoury snack menu tailored to the food menu.

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Open for Business

JANUARY 26, 2023

Before launching any new menu promotion idea, it’s a good idea to go back to basics and get clear a few basic points first. A restaurant promotion can be any special offer to guests at a restaurant. Many restaurant owners offer a percentage off a meal or specific menu item. Look at what menu items aren’t selling briskly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Your Response Menu. Today’s Pandemic Special. Food for Thought. However, a good gauge for frequency can be communicating your COVID-19 safety and prevention efforts at least as frequently as you communicate your special menu additions. The frequency of communicating these messages is up to each restaurant.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Arby’s has been around since 1964 and is one of the biggest fast-food chains in the world. Arby’s started as a restaurant focused on roast beef, and that’s still a considerable part of the menu. However, Arby’s has recently begun expanding into other types of food, such as barbecue and deli sandwiches. Best Arby’s Menu Items.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The days of monotonous food courts are giving way to multiple, curated precincts offering a wide variety of cuisines and experiences. In the evening, the switch happens moving into cocktails, wine and beer with a great little savoury snack menu tailored to the food menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2022

The popularity of plant-based food is increasing owing to climate change and the after effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sentient Media states that plant-based food sales surged by 45 percent in the last two years. Consumers are changing their food consumption choices and are rapidly adopting a vegan diet due to its health benefits.

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Crunchtime

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Menu innovations can bump store sales and help maintain brand freshness, but your LTO success requires tremendous operational preparedness. LTO menu innovation is always a hot trend in our industry - even during a pandemic.

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