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Best Practices for Outdoor Dining All Year Long

Modern Restaurant Management

Outdoor dining is still top of mind as owners want to keep employees and customers safe and have questions about maintaining outdoor spaces in inclement weather. That's fine for sidewalks but not very conducive to outdoor dining, including keeping tables leveled. Set seating times. Tips for minimizing risk: ?

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The Unlikely Perks of a Larger Restaurant Space

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Size of restaurant in 2020: 850 square feet, 24 seats (20 dining room, 4 bar) Size of restaurant now: 4,700 square feet, 56 seats (48 dining room, 6 bar, 2 ADA bar) On finding a space We didnt think we needed over 4,500 square feet. We have an outdoor patio. Weve kept that because it gives our guests a sense of intimacy.

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‘Induction Cooking Improves Food Quality and also the Quality of Life for Chefs and Staff’

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The courses includes foundational knowledge on emerging green technologies, strategies for waste reduction, and operational efficiencies that align with sustainability goals. The most expensive thing in any foodservice establishment is an empty seat and nothing contributes more to that than inconsistency.

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Streamlining Restaurant Renovations with 3D Modeling and Design Technology

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Here is how 3D modeling simplifies renovation planning: Accurate Resource Allocation : 3D modeling software offers accurate material estimation to avoid unnecessary waste and hidden expenses. Allowing designers to adjust everything, from seating and kitchen workflows to lighting and décor.

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Outdoor Dining Boom: How Restaurants Can Capitalize on the Al Fresco Opportunity

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As the weather warms and patios come alive, restaurants across the country are gearing up for a summer of outdoor dining. According to data from Tock, nearly a third of restaurants in Tock’s network have the space needed to serve guests outdoors, with 33 percent having an existing space.

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The Must-Have Equipment for an Efficient Commercial Kitchen (Infographic)

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By following the first in, first out (FIFO) methodology of food inventory management, you reduce waste and ensure that your food stays safe and tastes good. It makes no sense to take up too much kitchen space with a large range in a restaurant with limited seating. Disposal Sinks : To dispose of solid food waste safely.

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YEA: Restaurants Showing Resiliency with New Openings

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This is an opportunity for chefs and managers to take advantage of data and build cleaner processes that enable them to cut costs, reduce waste, and ultimately, survive. ” Not surprisinglly, Yelp data also found outdoor dining was one of the biggest trends of the summer as diners looked for ways to eat out while staying safe. .”

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