Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Other things to do: manage food waste and examine your P&L. "It's "It's always worth revisiting the topic of food waste with your Heart of House team, working with them to make sure food specs and portion sizes are being properly adhered to across the board," Powers said. "Take

Hospitality

Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This level of precision in forecasting helps restaurants reduce food waste - a significant issue in the industry - by up to 20%. From AI-powered ordering systems to smart kitchen management, the restaurants that successfully blend technological innovation with traditional hospitality are poised to lead in this new era of dining.

Customer Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2025

Optimize Supply Chains : Use AI inventory tools to reduce food waste and ensure your supply chain is as efficient as possible. Experiment with Technology : Restaurants must balance technology that drives efficiency with the need to preserve hospitality.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

This zero waste cooking technique will also allow chefs and bartenders to creatively repurpose leftover produce and give it new life. current inspirations while enveloping the guest in a high level of tailored hospitality. People want honest and intentional hospitality that is not formal and stuffy, but warm and welcoming.

Beverage

Goliath Consulting

JULY 11, 2025

Operators are leaning into four types of AI—Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Conversational AI, and Predictive AI—to streamline operations, reduce waste, and personalize the guest experience in ways that weren’t possible just a few years ago. On the labor side, predictive AI is helping restaurants build smarter schedules.

Email Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2025

AI-driven tools can help optimize everything from labor scheduling to inventory management, reducing waste and improving margins. At Sammy’s Sliders, we see AI as an opportunity to enhance – not replace – human hospitality. We focus on responsible sourcing and operational efficiencies that minimize waste.

Loyalty Program

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Staff productivity plays the largest role in restaurant revenue, which is why it’s so important to invest in your recruiting and hiring strategies, finding like-minded individuals to move your restaurant forward while minimizing time waste. According to Forbes , 50% of employees waste parts of their day on their phones.

Mobile Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2025

"That means smarter scheduling, streamlined menus, better inventory control, and automation that frees staff to focus on hospitality. " Simplifying menu complexity can also streamline purchasing and reduce waste. " Data: A Backbone of Restaurant Success Data has become indispensable for restaurant success.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 31, 2025

In response to rising food costs, 56 percent of respondents said they planned to increase menu prices, down from 61 percent earlier in the year, and 18 percent said they doubled down on inventory and waste tracking, up two percentage points. Arizona is the most wasteful state in the country, with a top score of 100.00.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

In the Nordics, the shift to digital receipts is an example of how payment innovation can directly reduce environmental impact, offering convenience and reducing waste. Frictionless payments are critical in hospitality settings, where delays or complications can create negative experiences.

2025

Future Food

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Suddenly we find that 2024 is almost behind us now but Future Food would like to share with you the trends and insight that we see across the food and hospitality sector. What is happening with consumer spending patterns in the hospitality sector? So where are consumers spending on food and hospitality? Source mccrindle.com.au

Hospitality

ChowNow

MARCH 14, 2025

Without a strong system in place, even the best restaurants in the world will struggle with unhappy customers, high turnover rates, wasted inventory, and razor-thin profit margins. High Turnover and Staffing Issues With a turnover rate of 70%-80% , the hospitality industry experiences some of the highest employee churn of any sector.

Operations

Lavu

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

This article breaks down how to manage ingredient costs, reduce waste, and optimize menu pricing using modern tools like POS systems. Here’s what you’ll learn: Common Problems : Fluctuating prices, waste, and poor inventory tracking hurt profitability. Here’s a practical way to approach it: 1.

POS

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 25, 2025

Beneath the surface of the hospitality industry includes seamless operations and financial complexity that far exceeds standard business accounting. Key Takeaways Understand the key functions and principles of hospitality and leisure accounting. See how restaurant bookkeeping fits into broader hospitality accounting practices.

Hospitality

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2025

If the music is too loud or inappropriate, the guest’s night is ruined and their money wasted, no matter how good the food or service. However, when going out to dine, it is all about being social, having great conversations and enjoying each other’s company.

Loyalty Program

Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

All photos courtesy of Ascent Hospitality Management A pair of legacy family-dining brands are out to prove that age is only a number. The of-the-moment menu updates are part of sweeping rebrands at the two chains under owner Ascent Hospitality Management. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun.

Fast Casual

Restaurant Business

JULY 9, 2025

Zero-waste, high-fiber snack bars Food What operators should know about ancient grains Sponsored content from our partner Furmano’s on Jul. 23, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Ancient grains like spelt/farro, quinoa, and sorghum have received a lot of culinary buzz in recent years.

Operations

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 4, 2025

Hospitality staff turnover in Europe, particularly in the UK, is a significant issue, with the industry experiencing higher turnover rates than many other sectors. This avoids leftover milk and waste, as only the exact amount needed is dispensed. Employee morale suffers as a result.

Café

Paper Chase Accountancy

JUNE 16, 2025

Utilizing outsourced accounting services or hospitality-specific accounting solutions can help ensure accuracy and efficiency in profitability ratio analysis. Understanding Restaurant Profitability Ratios: The Basics Understanding the basics of restaurant profitability ratios is crucial for anyone in the hospitality industry.

Hotels

Paper Chase Accountancy

JUNE 16, 2025

Utilizing outsourced accounting services or hospitality-specific accounting solutions can help ensure accuracy and efficiency in profitability ratio analysis. Understanding Restaurant Profitability Ratios: The Basics Understanding the basics of restaurant profitability ratios is crucial for anyone in the hospitality industry.

Hotels

The Rail

MAY 30, 2025

Starting with a too broad or complicated menu results in supply chain problems , training difficulties, and waste from common mistakes. Assembling and Retaining a Skilled Team in a Competitive Labor Market The talent shortage in hospitality remains one of the most difficult challenges for new restaurants.

2025

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Aside from providing the best dining experience, order-taking accuracy can help you avoid food waste and unnecessary costs. Mistakes in these situations can lead to delays, wasted food, and a poor guest experience. They might talk about their desire to learn new skills, gain more experience, or grow in the hospitality industry.

Hiring

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 19, 2025

(Boston, Massachusetts, US) Thu, 19 Jun – Manual workload costs hospitality operators up to 78 days annually despite AI adoption. Although 69% have AI strategies for optimising energy and waste systems, operations still lag behind.

2025

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 2, 2025

The restaurant business is a dynamic, fast-paced world where passion for food and hospitality often takes center stage. Professional tips for hospitality accounting that directly contribute to sustained business growth. Invest in software designed for hospitality accounting or one with robust integrations for restaurant operations.

Cash Management

Open for Business

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

From streamlining operations to automating guest touch points, artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the hospitality industry. The panelists highlighted agentic AI’s potential in hospitality, suggesting that it can manage repetitive tasks like inventory control or supply chain logistics.

Point of Sale

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2025

A smaller but significant portion of those surveyed hope AI will strengthen their digital marketing efforts (26 percent), optimize food prep and waste management (25 percent), enhance crew experiences (21 percent), and help them develop new products and concepts (20 percent). What's Fueling QSR and Fast Casual Visits?

Loyalty Program

Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 21, 2025

In the ever-evolving hospitality industry, success hinges on more than just exceptional service and delectable cuisine. As a global leader in hospitality industry accounting and advisory services, Paperchase empowers businesses across diverse markets to navigate their financial complexities with precision and foresight.

Hospitality

Squirrel Systems

MAY 1, 2025

To enhance profitability: Implement an inventory management software to track liquor usage and reduce waste. Reducing Waste & Implementing Sustainability Tech Reducing food waste doesnt just help the environmentit improves profitability. Implementing digital waste tracking systems to identify high-waste items.

Loyalty Program

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 27, 2025

Businesses can order Zero Waste Boxes to collect disposable cups, coffee bags, pods, capsules and packaging, then ship via UPS for sorting and processing into raw materials for recycled products. Oaxaca, Mexico) Thu, 26 Jun – Nominations open for the European Coffee & Hospitality Awards.

2025

ChowNow

APRIL 15, 2025

Monitoring your COGS helps you spot food waste, theft, over-ordering, or supplier price hikes before they eat into your gross profit margin. The key is balance: turn tables efficiently, but not at the expense of hospitality. If your Cost of Goods Sold is too high, your profit margins sufferno matter how packed your dining room is.

Operations

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 9, 2025

When operating a hospitality business, it’s hard to know if your financial metrics are on par with the industry, especially with a changing economy and unique concept types. Paperchase’s hospitality finance experts work directly with operators to help them hit these benchmarks and keep their bottom line in check.

Hospitality

Lavu

JUNE 30, 2025

Reduces Food Waste: Tracks inventory in real-time, minimizing overstocking and shortages, saving up to 10% of annual revenue. Brady Thomason, NetSuite Solution Manager for Restaurant & Hospitality, highlights how intertwined speed and accuracy are: Poor Inventory Control Inventory issues are another costly problem. Take Pinza!,

POS

Qu

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

By helping kitchens prep exactly what they need, the Production Optimization Board reduces waste, speeds up service, and ensures fresher food. Value: By improving kitchen operations, the Production Optimization Board boosts speed of service while cutting down on food waste. Article sources: (1) Hospitality Tech. The result?

Online Ordering

Squirrel Systems

APRIL 30, 2025

Enhancing Order Accuracy and Customization Order mistakes can lead to wasted food, increased costs, and dissatisfied guests. As the hospitality industry continues to evolve, adopting smart, integrated solutions will be key to staying competitive and adaptable.

Front of House

Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 30, 2025

Just as the backbone holds up the body, so does financial accounting underpin the success of hospitality businesses. But how exactly can hospitality entities build a stronger financial backbone? Exploring this subtopic will shed light on why it remains a significant part of the hospitality industry’s financial backbone.

Hotels

Squirrel Systems

MAY 26, 2025

As a leader in restaurant POS technology, Squirrel Systems was on-site, connecting with operators, tech partners, and hospitality leaders. These arent fads theyre part of a broader shift toward tech-enhanced hospitality. At Squirrel Systems , we believe that technology should empower the human side of hospitality.

Loyalty Program

QSR Automations

JANUARY 31, 2025

In the ever-changing world of hospitality, efficiency is the name of the game. Here are some ways they combine forces to tackle waste: Minimizing Food Waste with Precise Order Management When ConnectSmart Host updates table status and guest preferences, that information flows directly to ConnectSmart Kitchen. The result?

Waste