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New Year, New Deals: How Smart Operators Keep More Profit

Modern Restaurant Management

The crime in our industry is that many operators (most operators) do not know how much power they have over their vendors. These chefs might know how to source the finest ingredients, but no one’s taught them how to negotiate the price of those ingredients or keep suppliers from quietly eating away at their profits.

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FSMA Rule 204 Food Safety Countdown: What Restaurant Managers Need to Know Now

Modern Restaurant Management

FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Rule 204 approaching, restaurant operators stand to gain improved confidence in the safety and quality of the food they serve. The resulting improvements in data accuracy and reliability will help the operator respond to food safety incidents efficiently.

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Customer Experience in the Restaurant Industry: Reflections and Predictions through an AI Lens

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2022, with the introduction of ChatGPT, we saw restaurants – and just about everyother industry – look for ways to incorporate artificial intelligence within their customer operations. Start by looking at internal and operational processes before rolling AI into customer-facing interactions.

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New Tariffs and the Potential Impact on Restaurants

Goliath Consulting

How rising import taxes may reshape menus, pricing, and sourcing in the restaurant industry. The restaurant experience isnt just about great service and ambianceits deeply tied to ingredient sourcing and food costs. tariffs on the horizon, many restaurant operators are bracing for change. With new U.S.

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How Restaurant Robotics Is Reshaping Operations and Service

Goliath Consulting

For many operators, it’s a practical, hardware-based solution that helps maintain service standards while keeping the kitchen and front-of-house running smoothly. Link The post How Restaurant Robotics Is Reshaping Operations and Service appeared first on. How BellaBot Is Helping My Hot Pot Restaurant Thrive.” Naviarobotics.com , 2025.

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How Restaurants Can Manage Food Costs During Disruptions

Modern Restaurant Management

Amid these potential disruptions, operators need a fresh approach to managing food costs. But it goes beyond figuring out how to source the freshest ingredients at the best price. But it goes beyond figuring out how to source the freshest ingredients at the best price. percent annually.

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How Better Cooking Oil Management Enhances Efficiency and Reduces Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

At this time of year, restaurant operators often search for ways to be more efficient, reduce costs and be more profitable. What are common misconceptions restaurant operators have regarding the impact of cooking oil on sustainability? Generally the thought is, oil is oil. Five major relationships to consider are: 1.