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‘Great Partners Build Great Brands’

Modern Restaurant Management

Ballas shares his insights with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine and discusses issues that must be on the radar for franchises and brands including AI, automation, sustainability, staffing, training, and more. We focus on responsible sourcing and operational efficiencies that minimize waste.

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Restaurant Trends to Look For in 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

Controlling food waste is a hot topic in the industry as well. Food Waste Management Food waste management has always been a challenge for the restaurant industry. Because each person is different and may not have been trained well in food preparation, the level of waste can be extremely high.

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Using Tech for Better Guest Engagement

Modern Restaurant Management

Additionally, digital inventory management systems provide real-time stock updates, helping maintain optimal inventory levels, reduce waste, and ensure the availability of ingredients. AI-driven predictive analytics, for instance, help forecast demand, manage inventory, and reduce food waste.

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Restaurant Operations Management: A Guide for Restaurant Owners

ChowNow

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. The best-run restaurants dont leave things to chancethey rely on clear processes, well-trained teams, and smart decision-making to avoid costly mistakes.

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Restaurant Cost Control Strategies Every Operator Should Be Using

ChowNow

In many cases, controlling labor costs is less about cutting people and more about scheduling smarter and cross-training your existing employees. This includes your social media ads, loyalty programs , printed flyers, local event sponsorships, discounts, and PR. Are you overstaffed on slow days? Understaffed when youre slammed?

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits. To tackle this pressing issue effectively, businesses must invest in staff training and development, vital for retaining and upskilling their existing workforce.

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10 KPIs for Online Food Delivery Every Restaurant Needs

ChowNow

For example, train kitchen staff to prepare orders in the order they were received. Order Accuracy Rate Customer loyalty is significantly impacted by the order accuracy rate, which measures how often customers receive exactly what they ordered. Staff training: Ensure employees double-check orders before sealing bags.

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