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CHEFS – WHAT DOES YOUR MENU REPRESENT?

Culinary Cues

Consider this – the menu is the most important component of a successful restaurant and once designed it can, and should, impact every other aspect of the business. YES – the menu is that important! The menu comes first and should reflect the philosophy of the owners and chef and how the operators expect to be perceived by the public.

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Menu Engineering: The Secret to Maximum Profitability

Modern Restaurant Management

Not all menu items are created equal, nor do they contribute the same profit to the bottom line. It is important to understand not only the profitability of each item per serving but also its overall contribution according to the total servings sold. Plow Horses : Popular menu items that are not as profitable as average. "Plow

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What is coffee soft serve & is it becoming more popular?

Perfect Daily Grind

However, in recent years, we have seen a growing number of specialty coffee shops serving coffee soft serve – a type of frozen dessert which uses espresso or cold brew as part of the base mixture. So what exactly is coffee soft serve and how is it made? We started serving it in 2016 and it was an instant success.”.

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Designing an autumn menu for your coffee shop

Perfect Daily Grind

But what factors need to be considered when designing a seasonal menu? I spoke to two coffee shop owners and a head barista to better understand what goes into designing an autumn menu. Why have a seasonal menu? Seasonality in our menu promotes using products that are the best quality for that time of year,” Sarah explains.

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Menu Engineering: Focus on Profitability

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of MRM's "Ask the Expert” features advice from Buyers Edge Platform on the topic of menu engineering. With restaurants reopening their patios and doors with limited menus and seats, now is the perfect time to make sure your menu is designed for margin, profitability and strong sales.

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Refresh Your Beverage Menu to Welcome the ‘New Normal’

Modern Restaurant Management

One way to impress guests from the get-go is to have a strong beverage menu, as drink orders are typically taken upon arrival. Consider building out a menu that has variety, creativity, and flavors that are versatile enough to appeal to a wide range of customers. Appeal to the Quality and Artisanal Aspect of Tea.

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SMOKE LAB VODKA SERVES UP A MENU OF SEASONALLY INSPIRED COCKTAILS

Sante

Fairfield, CT (October 25, 2023) – As the cooler temperatures and seasonal flavors of autumn set in, SMOKE LAB Vodka is serving up a menu of inspired and inviting cocktails, created by SMOKE LAB National Mixologist and Industry expert, @paulalukas27.