Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Managing Inventory The first area of focus for any waste elimination strategy is your restaurant’s approach to ingredients. Automated inventory controls are becoming more accessible to even small restaurants, so implementing these throughout your organization is worth implementing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 29, 2025

Advanced Inventory Management : Utilizing data-driven forecasting tools allows businesses to anticipate fluctuations and adjust procurement strategies accordingly. Invest in Cage-Free Infrastructure While transitioning to cage-free systems is costly, it is a necessary step for long-term industry sustainability.

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The Rail

JANUARY 21, 2025

In this article, we'll explore five practical ways AI helps restaurants reduce food waste by up to 30%, making sustainability an attainable goal for the industry. Optimizing Inventory Management Spoiled or unused inventory is another major contributor to food waste. This allowed chefs to track and manage stock more effectively.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2025

For more than two decades Sam Ballas, Founder of East Coast Wings + Grill, has focused on brand building in a smart and sustainable manner. AI-driven tools can help optimize everything from labor scheduling to inventory management, reducing waste and improving margins. At Sammy’s Sliders, we’re committed to doing our part.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Inventory management tools, for example, enable the real-time tracking of food stock, alerting staff to use items before they spoil and reducing waste. If the progress made to date is to be sustained and built on, the next part of the puzzle lies in ensuring robust cellular coverage throughout dining establishments.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2025

It will be shaped by how well operators weave together systems, people, experience, and sustainability. Already by 2025, “ wellness tourism ” is expected to grow alongside sustainability-focused offerings. They’re scaffolds that make staffing more sustainable and less frantic. That’s sustainability 2.0.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2024

For example, AI can help QSRs make smarter inventory decisions by analyzing purchasing trends and aligning ingredient orders with demand. Start with areas where AI can make a measurable impact, such as inventory management or targeted promotions. This reduces waste and ensures menu availability, even during busy periods.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 20, 2025

By addressing these issues, you can pave the way for sustainable success and expansion. You’re handling inventory, coordinating staff, and managing delivery routes, but everything seems to take twice as long as it should. It can also help you manage inventory and communicate with your kitchen staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

2025 Cocktail/Beverage Trends Ingredients on the Rise Super Juice Acid correction is a technique that allows bartenders to sustainably mimic flavors not locally available, such as using acid-corrected local citruses in Roatán in the Caribbean to replace lemons in cocktails.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Recommended Reading: 3 Ways to Run a Sustainable Restaurant How to Increase Staff Productivity Productivity for Servers Problem: Restaurant staff taking short personal breaks It’s vital to minimize the amount of time sinks available in day-to-day tasks in your restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2025

Tying up all our cash into aging inventory was not going to work for us. By recognizing the right time to scale, choosing the best production model, optimizing operations, and maintaining product integrity, food entrepreneurs can expand sustainably while staying true to their brand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 2, 2025

Digital Tools That Reduce Operational Strain Facing persistent labor challenges, restaurants are strategically adopting technology not as a quick fix, but as a long-term solution for sustainable operations. Behind the scenes, digital kitchen solutions and automated inventory tracking are enhancing back-of-house efficiency.

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Lavu

APRIL 17, 2025

Real-Time Inventory Tracking offers a powerful solution by giving operators instant visibility into whats in stock, whats being used, and what needs to be reordered. With real-time data guiding inventory decisions, restaurants can take tighter control of their food costs and boost long-term profitability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 11, 2025

Showcase Local and Sustainable Ingredients Showcasing local ingredients in your menu has many advantages, including building customer trust, boosting loyalty, and supporting the local economy. They make the change feel special and help drive more immediate interest.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2024

This recovery was largely supported by strong takeout and delivery sales, which played a crucial role in sustaining revenue streams. Despite contending with rising operational costs, especially in food and labor, franchisees and multi-unit operators experienced growth in guest traffic and profit margins.

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The Rail

APRIL 10, 2025

According to a study from Delierect , 43% of restaurant diners say they are willing to pay more for sustainable dishes, and 68% believe restaurants should take active steps to reduce food waste. They expect restaurants to prove their claims and back up buzzwords like "local" and "sustainable" with verifiable facts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2025

It can also optimize operations by forecasting busy times, adjusting staffing levels, and managing inventory, making everything run more smoothly and cutting down on waste. Guests also want an experience, not just a meal, so messages that promote unique dining events, themed nights, or a fun atmosphere can create excitement.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 29, 2025

While some businesses may choose to absorb these additional expenses, there are limits to how much they can sustain. Additionally, certified stockpiles are also running low; ICE warehouse inventories dropped below one million bags earlier this year. Sustainability also plays a role.

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ChowNow

MAY 23, 2025

If youre using a modern POS system or inventory management software, you likely already have most of this information easily at your disposal. This approach helps reduce food waste, improves inventory management, and ensures your menu engineering efforts stay sustainable long-term. A profitable menu isnt built overnight.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 16, 2025

Freight rates have surged, warehousing expenses are up as roasters are forced to hold onto inventory for longer, and tariffs in countries like the US have increased significantly. The push for greater sustainability in roasting Today’s consumers are increasingly choosing to support brands that prioritise sustainability.

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ChowNow

MAY 23, 2025

To make sustainable changes, you need to first establish a strong starting point. Modern POS and inventory systems can help you: Track best- and worst-performing menu items Understand peak hours for optimized staffing Forecast inventory needs to avoid waste and missed sales Restaurant technology doesnt just save time, it saves money.

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Understanding how to reduce food waste in restaurants is the first step toward sustainable and cost-effective operations. Community Impact : Reducing waste creates opportunities for food donations and supports sustainability efforts. Educating and empowering them fosters a collective mission for sustainability.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 19, 2025

The move underscores a renewed focus on sustainability and innovation in Latin America. Zurich, Switzerland) Fri, 20 Jun – ECOM launches digital tool for supply chain sustainability. Los Angeles, California, US) Fri, 20 Jun – International Coffee Organisation relaunches Coffee Sustainability Support Database.

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The Rail

APRIL 14, 2025

Investing in a qualified staff guarantees that expansion is supported by knowledgeable, competent workers who help to assure long-term sustainability. Managing cash flow with small business term loans guarantees that rent, inventory, and payroll among other necessary expenses are paid without strain.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2025

How does it dovetail with sustainability goals? Small spaces can obviously help save on price-per-square-foot costs, they naturally reduce energy consumption, encourage precise inventory management, and enable more intentional material choices – all of which dovetail nicely with sustainability goals.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 13, 2025

Roaster co-working hubs in Lviv and petrol station networks sustained specialty growth amid conflict. This marks the chain’s first significant update since 1995 introduces refreshed signage, marketing assets, and a people-first tagline, highlighting community engagement, sustainability, and farm-direct sourcing.

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ChowNow

APRIL 15, 2025

COGS = Beginning Inventory + Purchases Ending Inventory To calculate your Cost of Goods Sold, you start with the value of your inventory at the beginning of a set period, add any new purchases youve made during that time, then subtract the value of your remaining inventory at the end of the period.

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The Rail

JANUARY 28, 2025

Smart Cost-Cutting Strategies for Restaurants Effective inventory management requires a well-trained, organized team using consistent routines, streamlined processes, accurate par levels, menu cross-utilization, and reliable inventory software to minimize waste and maintain efficiency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2025

Both brand and operators surveyed report that their AI investments are generating a high impact today in customer experience (52 percent of brands, 84 percent of operators) and inventory management (35 percent and 25 percent), among other areas. The research also highlights the sustained momentum of loyalty program usage.

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Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

By closely monitoring and optimizing this percentage, restaurants can better manage their inventory, minimize waste, and lower their overall expenses, ultimately maximizing cost reduction. Reducing restaurant expenses is critical for improving profitability and sustainability. Food cost control is crucial.

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Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 2, 2025

Professional tips for hospitality accounting that directly contribute to sustained business growth. COGS tracking, tip reporting, inventory management). Regularly review your inventory levels, food waste, and vendor invoices. Is inventory shrinkage an issue? Learn more about our Accounting Services !

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The Restaurant Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Method to Compute CoGS Start with the value of your beginning inventory. Subtract the value of your ending inventory. The formula is: Beginning Inventory + Purchases – Ending Inventory = CoGS. High CoGS can eat into profits, so it’s important to manage inventory and control waste effectively.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

How to calculate food cost percentages The basic formula for calculating food costs isn’t rocket science, but it does require some number crunching: Food cost % = (beginning inventory plus purchases – ending inventory) / food sales Sounds simple enough, but let’s explore further. Take a good, hard look at your menu.

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Lavu

APRIL 17, 2025

Track inventory to reduce food waste and energy-intensive storage. Improving Inventory Management Managing inventory efficiently also plays a role in energy savings. POS systems help reduce this by tracking inventory in real time, automating orders, and fine-tuning preparation schedules.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 28, 2025

Understanding what drives these price changes, how coffee consumers are responding, and what alternatives exist is essential for businesses aiming to remain sustainable in a volatile market. Many roasters are reassessing their entire operations to ensure financial sustainability while maintaining quality standards.

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Black Box Intelligence

JANUARY 12, 2025

Eco-friendly practices and tech adoption (like AI and real-time inventory) improve efficiency and appeal to modern customers. Sustainability Efforts: Integrating Eco-friendly practices that appeal to modern consumers and improve supplier margins. This helps with things like reducing kitchen labor or aligning with food trends.

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Lavu

JUNE 26, 2025

A strong understanding of the basic accounting practices allows you grow your profitability and run your restaurant in a financially sustainable manner. Restaurant accounting is the process of interpreting and analyzing the revenue, cash flow, inventory, and income statements of a restaurant. So, what is restaurant accounting?

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