Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As the calendar turns towards 2024, the restaurant industry stands at a crossroads, with innovation and adaptation at the heart of its ongoing evolution. The art of hospitality, which thrives on personal interaction and the nuanced understanding of guest needs, is being augmented by technology's precision and consistency.

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PathSpot

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Ensure Precision and Revolutionize Food Safety in Hotel Kitchens for a Safe and Exceptional Culinary Experience In the kitchen, precision is critical. Every dish you create must meet the highest taste, presentation, and, most importantly, safety standards. This could revolutionize the way hotel chefs operate.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

The key lies in achieving operational efficiency. By adopting technology and automating processes to streamline your business operations. Here’s how you can leverage technology to transform your internal business processes. Quality control is not just about maintaining the safety of the food supply chain.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Metrics and sheets you'll need to track include cost of goods sold, labor costs, new operating income, profit, and (see below) inventory costs. Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2021

Restaurants that continue to incorporate new technology and solutions that increase efficiency from time-consuming and costly tasks are poised to find themselves on stronger footing for the future. Today, operators are quickly realizing the industry will likely never look like it once did before, forcing them to create a “new normal.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. Think behind-the-scenes kitchen tours or insights into who the people are that work at the restaurant, offering patrons a chance to immerse themselves in the brand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Restaurants must adopt tech solutions to boost safety, quality, accuracy, transparency, consistency, and compliance – all factors that contribute to brand excellence. When you invest in modern training programs, your employees better understand (and comply with) safety and QA protocols and deliver safer experiences for guests.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2022

Restaurant’s safety protocols were done “behind the scenes,” and guests most likely didn’t care about the sanitation of high-touch surfaces or whether they were sitting within six feet of other tables. Many operators relied on gut instinct, without a comprehensive view of their data to inform their decisions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Additionally, as a result of the ongoing labor shortage, we anticipate more automated chatbots to support on-site team members and help streamline their work as well as operators looking for locations with smaller dine-in square footage in favor of adding more drive-thru lanes. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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Clover - Restaurants

MAY 7, 2024

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the restaurant’s culinary offerings and ensuring the smooth operation of our kitchen. Lead and manage back-of-house kitchen staff, including sous chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers. Work closely with the management team to brainstorm new ideas, promotions, and special events.

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Embrace the Suck

MAY 14, 2023

Leadership: The Missing Ingredient The best restaurants are those led by individuals who understand that their role extends beyond the kitchen or the management office. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #21: Regularly innovate your menu. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #23: Master your restaurant's financial operations.

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Transact

OCTOBER 21, 2021

is already powering some of the largest convenience store names in the country and we are excited to announce that our latest innovation, the BOHA! WorkStation, received an award from C-Store Decisions as a Hot New Product for Foodservice Safety & Sustainability. It should be no surprise the panel of judges selected the BOHA!

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Technology is becoming a big part of how we run our business. Contactless ordering at the table, virtual host stands, and online staff wellness checks have all become standard operating procedures for us now. Innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2021

This means that restaurant owners and managers are scrambling to find and hire new staff, but savvy operators are turning to technology to not only augment existing staff, but alleviate employee stress as well. The pandemic delivered the restaurant industry a drastic set of changes to its operating model. AI Voice Automation.

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Black Box Intelligence

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Trending Technology in Restaurants. Technology in restaurants can be a game-changer for the customer experience, employee workflows and the bottom line. The need for convenience and seamlessness was already driving rapid adoption of restaurant technology, and the pandemic accelerated it. Who can you call when things go down?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes.

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Transact

MAY 6, 2022

We can’t wait to show you how our technology creates a better back-of-house. Each year, NRA showcases industry-leading products, innovations, and solutions for some of the most difficult problems currently facing the nation’s kitchens. Ensure food safety and HACCP compliance. Keep your team on track and on task.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

We appreciate how our team shows up every day with positive attitudes, ready for new challenges and open to all of the operational changes thrown their way. Operators that were already embracing an omni-channel approach have accelerated those efforts as a result of this evolving consumer behavior.

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Harbor Touch

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Technology is transforming all aspects of our lives, and the restaurant industry is no exception. Restaurants of all sizes embrace software technology to improve the customer experience and streamline operations, from ordering systems to kitchen automation. Innovating online ordering. Transforming customer service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2022

Staff members should be encouraged to be innovative and need to be empowered to deal with customer complaints on their own without being micromanaged. The core teams that need to appreciate and cooperate are the front-of-house waiting teams, the bar staff, and the kitchen team. Make Better Use of Technology.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 6, 2020

If running a restaurant wasn’t already expensive, running one under new distancing regulations means less capacity and investment in safety infrastructure that will take a toll on costs. Let’s say you operate a burger shop with beginning inventory valued at $5,000. Adopt Technology. Customer Communication.

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Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 1, 2018

That’s why more than 230 industry leaders and innovators gathered in Austin, TX, for the 2018 edition of Spark, a conference by HotSchedules. For two days, representatives from 70 different restaurant brands met to disrupt the status quo and explore ways to thrive in an increasingly competitive and chaotic operating environment.

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Squirrel Systems

MAY 22, 2020

Through this article we will look at a few interesting examples of how restaurants have transformed their take-out offerings to stay efficient during this period of reduced sales and satisfy customers through innovative technologies. The post Restaurant Take-out Innovations appeared first on Squirrel Systems.

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Sante

JUNE 9, 2020

As the country faces the challenges brought on by COVID-19, two food service industry leaders join forces to revolutionize the dining experience with an innovative sous vide solution. Therefore, he developed a menu based on the technology. Jon Taffer with Cuisine Solutions and CREA Team Members; Photo Credit: CSI / CREA.

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The restaurant industry has changed dramatically over the past two years, with technology playing a significant role. Hence, technology-first business models such as cloud kitchens are only expected to become more prevalent in the coming years. ” – Ashish Tulsian.

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Restaurant Business

MAY 31, 2023

In restaurants, one persisting issue operators are facing is labor. Additionally, an increased focus on cleanliness and food safety has been top of mind for both operators and consumers alike. Smart Kitchen) model in Englewood, N.J., Chicken’s BSK (bb.q. Bottom line? A bigger bottom line for restaurants.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 30, 2020

The restaurant industry had to adapt to changes in consumer behavior during the COVID19 pandemic, testing out operational innovations and relying on technological solutions that allowed for social distancing and ensuring sanitation (1, 2). Tech for Touchless, Contact-Free Dining. Payment solutions will have to change as well.

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Clover - Restaurants

MAY 3, 2024

City and state health departments monitor local restaurants to ensure they’re following food safety management program guidelines. Additionally, in order for restaurant leaders to operate as a certified safe food handler , such as managers and chefs, they must pass assessments related to food safety and risks like foodborne illnesses.

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The restaurant industry has changed dramatically over the past two years with technology playing a significant role in the business. Hence, technology-first business models such as cloud kitchens are only expected to become more prevalent in the coming years. Artificial Intelligence (AI). Internet of Things (IoT).

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Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

This statistic is based on a survey of restaurant operators conducted in January 2023. One key factor is that during the pandemic, many restaurants had to shut down or operate at reduced capacity, leading to layoffs and job insecurity. The restaurant labor shortage has had significant impacts on restaurant operations.

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Foodable

JANUARY 29, 2021

The revolution of automated foodservice operations has rapidly increased over the last year. With innovations outside of BOH kitchen operations, new kiosk-style robotics are popping up everywhere, is tech able to preserve quality and experience? says Wilkinson.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Operations for 7shifts, I have been based in the New York technology and hospitality space for years (including a leadership role at Yelp for nearly a decade). Every restaurant has been forced to adapt their operations in order to survive and ultimately grow for the future. As the Head of U.S.

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Foodable

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “ The Finance Guy” chat with Brita Rosenheim, Partner at Culterra Capital and Venture Partner at Better Food Ventures to explore restaurant technology. It still needs to figure out the right business model and the right users.”

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ChowNow

OCTOBER 19, 2023

US Foods US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. Learn More Toast Toast empowers restaurants of all sizes to build great teams, increase revenue, improve operations, and delight guests.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 30, 2022

Businesses, especially restaurants, have been forced to adapt or adjust their operating models as a result of the ongoing global pandemic. Restaurants benefit greatly from micro and local influencers because they operate in a specific area. Live Streaming The Kitchen. Sanitized Packaging.

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ChowNow

OCTOBER 18, 2023

US Foods US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. ChowNow’s integration to Square allows restaurants to receive and fulfill every order into one POS and simplify their operations.

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Cheetah

APRIL 10, 2020

You want to make sure you have high-quality staff preparing the food in your restaurant kitchen and serving customers. Let your restaurant kitchen do the cooking for you. Why should your restaurant kitchen stop operating just because you or your chef aren’t there? Food safety. Sound about right?

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