Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2025

Customers crave simplified steps at the beginning and end of their food service experiences, and it’s not hard to understand why. Getting the transactional hurdles out of the way allows diners to relax and relish what matters most — the food and the company they've chosen to share their meal with.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Success in the restaurant industry isn’t just about serving great food or building a loyal customer base. Simplify Your Business : Revisit my Rule #3, "The Simple Foundation", it talks about simplifying your restaurant processes and creating an environment of always serving your food fast, consistent, hot, and all together.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Chef Grant Achatz of Alinea Restaurant is considered a contemporary culinary genius who stretches the imagination and interprets food preparations as if they originated on a different planet. His reflection on that classic training (Yes, Chef) allowed him to push his interpretations in directions where no one had gone before.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

"An egg contract, in this case – is a time-tested safeguard when dealing with fluctuating food costs. Not only does that better ensure brand uniformity in what's coming out of the kitchen, but it can protect franchisees from soaring food costs when the market starts to rise."

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Restaurateurs put great passion into their food, their concept, and their decor. Your Staff Uniforms. Staff uniforms don’t need to be complicated. But, it is important to think about your brand and make uniform choices that support your brand personality. Your staff is the living embodiment of your brand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2025

The restaurant needs cohesion, from signage to menu design to uniforms. Scaled brands must strike a balance between brand uniformity and adapting to the local environment. Thoughtful wording, typography, and design on the menu can impact how guests perceive value and can build excitement before anyone even tastes their food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

Creating an exceptional guest experience goes beyond just serving great food; it’s about delivering an overall memorable visit — from the food and ambiance to the exceptional and friendly service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

"An egg contract, in this case – is a time-tested safeguard when dealing with fluctuating food costs. Not only does that better ensure brand uniformity in what's coming out of the kitchen, but it can protect franchisees from soaring food costs when the market starts to rise."

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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.

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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.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 19, 2025

I put Soltner in this club a man who was a dedicated ambassador for classical food preparations, for the craft of cooking, the humbleness that he felt should drive a chefs approach towards their position, and for what true hospitality should represent.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 30, 2025

A strong restaurant brand doesnt just sell food; it tells a story. Or are you a food-focused, farm-to-table restaurant that demands zero nonsense and takes its craft seriously? If its primarily blue-collar workers, youll probably want to have larger food portions and a good selection of beer on the menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Offering Bento Packs for individually portioned meals and a la carte buffet-style trays for customizable group settings, L&L’s catering options bring Hawaiian-style comfort food to events large and small throughout our locations nationwide. In what ways can operators enhance the dining experience while still providing value?

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 3, 2024

It may not look the same and they may have never written it down, but this is their method of operation. [] LOOK THE PART Take pride in your appearance and the sharpness of your uniform. Treat the job as something enormously important and the uniform as a symbol of everything that is good about the profession. Don’t disappoint them.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 15, 2020

I am entitled to mine as those perspectives have evolved over decades of work in the food industry with many fantastic people who come from a multitude of backgrounds, and who bring all sorts of issues and challenges with them. Those who only work for a paycheck are not likely to find a fulfilling career with food. Be a proud cook.

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The Rail

MARCH 31, 2025

This means a uniform organizational structure and better decision-making. Standardized Training Programs: Newbies get uniform training with digital training tools across multiple locations. In addition to increasing productivity, this means a uniform and happy customer experience across all office locations.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 27, 2020

There is comfort in the ability to achieve concrete objectives – a well-prepared plate of food and a satisfied customer. There is comfort in wearing a clean, crisp, white uniform that represents history, tradition, and pride. There is comfort in following the directives on a prep list, a recipe, or a banquet order.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2020

As the novel coronavirus outbreak leads to state-mandated dining room closures, many food service franchisors are struggling to maintain business. In response to the influx of delivery and pickup orders at Teriyaki Madness, the brand has added drive-thrus in TMAD parking lots where they didn’t exist originally.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Since their inception, third-party delivery platforms have helped operators facilitate last-mile delivery, but have just as long faced criticism, as patrons receive cold food, late food and oftentimes, no food at all from the independent contractors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2020

In fact, 48 million Americans get sick each year from foodborne illness, and the spread of germs from the hands of food handlers to food accounts for 89 percent of all foodborne illnesses that are contracted in restaurants. Food Safety Technology.

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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.

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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.

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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. Having PPE like disposable gloves onsite is also critical for foodservice workers that interact with food and many people each day. Deep Cleaning Restrooms.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

If that plate of food were to carry your name and contact information, would you approach it differently? What if you, with your name stitched on the face of your uniform had to deliver that plate of food to the guest and introduce yourself in the process: “May name is Jack Jones, and I prepared this dish”? Think about it.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 29, 2024

We speak of a time of unconditional commitment to the craft and the job – sacrificing all else for the plate of food in the pass. There are centuries of history behind the chef’s uniform – it is more than a requirement that many kitchens require, it is an honor and vehicle for showing respect and membership in an important club.

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EATER

JUNE 5, 2020

After entering a local Starbucks in uniform and hanging around with their drinks, a barista came over and asked them to move or leave, saying their uniformed presence was making another customer uncomfortable. He was shot and killed by police on June 1 , after serving food to protesters.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

There is a sense of appreciation and wonder; acknowledgement that this is a special environment that is calling he or she into service. [] I enjoy the teamwork, the focus, and the passion for creating exciting food that makes people happy: This is an all-encompassing answer that speaks to the cook’s desire to be part of something bigger than one person, (..)

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 15, 2022

Every person has needs that go beyond food, shelter, and clothing. Remember the feeling of belonging you experienced when you wore a clean, pressed, white uniform and apron? We (the food industry) need to point to a well-known quote from Anthony Bourdain: “When someone cooks for you – they are saying something.

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ChowNow

MAY 9, 2025

In this article, you will learn: The five most important restaurant costs to track and manage Easy strategies for controlling food costs and labor costs Tactics to save money without hurting your guest experience Lets start with the big picture and learn where your money is actually going.

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The Rail

MAY 12, 2025

Look into the demographics, competitors, local food trends, foot traffic, and even parking availability. The new location should reflect your brand values in every detail, from the signage and interior design to the uniforms and playlist. If possible, involve them in decisions like layout changes or new uniforms.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER – BE RESPECTFUL Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 80 interviews with the most influential people in food

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ChowNow

APRIL 25, 2025

Every restaurant concept should be intentional about their branding, from food trucks and cafes to brunch spots and fine dininggreat branding is how your restaurant stands out and stays memorable. Ask yourself: Why does my restaurant exist beyond serving great food? But how to brand a restaurant isnt always clear.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 11, 2020

It’s based on emotion and the desire to share a food-based experience you can’t find in your home. Restaurants are a place where we go to share food with each other and enjoy each other’s company. Think of it as a uniform change for your staff. How does that work with the new safety requirements?

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Maybe, just maybe, that name on their uniform is the same as signing their work – something that the individual wants to respect with a “best foot forward”. Name tags for front of the house employees work just as well maybe with the name of the town they are from, or the number of years they have worked in an establishment.

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Social Hospitality: Restaurants

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

For instance, the colors used to advertise food service brands and their products often call on the psychology of color to enhance the message. Brands will utilize green to portray freshness and natural appeal for their food products. Using the right colors for images is paramount and can vary widely based on the subject.

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EATER

MAY 5, 2023

A growing number of fast food chains are experimenting with seatless locations with only takeout or drive-thru options. Getty Images/iStockphoto As diners increasingly turn to delivery, the future of fast food may be one with no human interaction at all. People just aren’t hanging out at fast food joints the way they used to.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

In all of my years in the food business, I have never seen a time like now when these issues of team building and retention were more challenged. There is no issue more pressing, and no task more important than building a kitchen team and establishing a culture of retention. Yes, I do mean a culture of retention. BUILD PRIDE.

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