Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

This can happen at any point in the food preparation process, including the packing of meals for takeaway and delivery. Intelligent packaging allows restaurant owners to charge premium amount for well packaged meal, as consumers believe that sustainable packaging has a higher perceived value.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

Luckily, a commitment to more sustainable operations can coexist with healthy profits, and even growing margins. Below are five important areas of focus for restaurant and catering professionals who are re-imagining their operations for a newer, more sustainable normal. First Priority: Getting Smarter.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 19, 2022

For ingrained, they source organic ingredients and superfoods to incorporate functionality into tasty treats. This passion project that began in their apartment has made over $760,000 from online ChowNow sales—and they’re just getting started. Ready to grow your takeout sales? Talk to a ChowNow expert today.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The restaurant industry is driving the growth of modern point-of-sale (POS) solutions that enable contactless payments. restaurant sales are expected to reach 898 billion dollars by the end of 2022. Contactless solutions have become a tool to ensure the survival of many businesses over the past three years.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As we settle into 2024, the restaurant industry stands on the cusp of transformative changes, shaped by evolving consumer preferences, sustainability concerns, and a relentless pace of technological innovation. Restaurants that spotlight these offerings emphasize their commitment to reducing carbon footprints and supporting local economies.

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EATER

APRIL 16, 2024

Medellín’s bounty of coffee beans. Pergamino After decades of exporting the best coffee, Medellín’s local brands and cafe owners are turning residents on to the world-renowned specialty beans in their backyard and paying it forward to farmers “En casa del herrero, azadón de palo.” In the blacksmith’s house, a wooden hoe.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 20, 2023

Between 2014 and 2021, global ecommerce sales grew by over 269%. To learn more about the rise of ecommerce in coffee, I spoke with Jolene Zehnder, Director of Sales and Operations at Mercon Specialty , Craig Russell, Managing Director and President of Mercon Specialty, and CEO of Bean Box , Matthew Berk. What is ecommerce?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Since our founding 10 years ago, we’re proud to have facilitated 5 billion consumer orders, driven over $100 billion in sales for merchants, and helped Dashers ​​earn over $35 billion through the platform. Restaurant industry insiders offer their insights on F&B trends we can expect to see in 2024.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Profit margin is a key metric, especially pivotal in restaurant sales, that calculates the percentage of revenue left as profit after covering expenses. This, in turn, can significantly increase your sales and enhance profit margins, pointing towards areas of strength and potential areas for improvement.

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The Rail

MARCH 31, 2023

Emphasis on Sustainability and Seasonal Eating Every year, there’s building excitement among people who want to do their part to live a more sustainable life. Emphasis on Sustainability and Seasonal Eating Every year, there’s building excitement among people who want to do their part to live a more sustainable life.

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Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 9, 2024

Restaurant suppliers source and deliver a range of ingredients, from fresh produce and meats to dairy, dry goods, and even desserts. Farmers and farmers’ markets You may decide to source fresh produce, meat, dairy, and other items directly from local farmers or markets to support local producers and promote sustainability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

71 percent rely on delivery for 11 percent or more of sales. 33 percent rely on delivery for more than 20 percent of sales. 65 percent rely on mobile ordering for 11 percent or more of sales. 25 percent rely on mobile ordering for more than 20 percent of sales. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 215

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. Pizza Ordering Predictions HungerRush released the results of a national dining survey on 2024 pizza ordering predictions for The Big Game (February 11) and National Pizza Day (February 9). Fifth place goes to guacamole.

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EATER

JANUARY 8, 2024

Although he acknowledges that “the word ‘catering’ is attached to, like, a chef with a dish on Sterno,” Herrera says that the dinners have provided a valuable source of income. I think more and more chefs are shifting into [private work], because working in a restaurant is — I don’t think it’s sustainable long-term,” Herrera says.

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Restaurant Engine

MARCH 13, 2024

Trend: A Nod to Sustainability According to one study , your customers care about sustainability. Consider these statistics from the study: 90% of people say sustainability matters to them. Nearly 60% of people say that restaurant sustainability practices are somewhat influencing when choosing where to dine out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

From the seasoned craft beverage consumer to the newest consumers in the hospitality environment, the favorability toward “fresh,” “local,” and “locally sourced ingredients” is still a profit-driver you don’t want to give up. Here are some of their insights.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 10, 2023

points at last year’s CoE Ethiopia. With several blends also available in the range, this certainly broadens the scope of consumers interested in these coffees – as well as having a range of price points. Last week, as part of a collaboration with musician The Weeknd, Blue Bottle Coffee announced its new Samra Origins range.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

WINE SALES are decreasing worldwide. Don’t forget that the restaurant industry has supported itself on the back of alcoholic beverage sales – this has been our model for decades. Is it just another one of those cycles with a few new challenges or is it something else? Do we need to re-evaluate? Is BIGGER ALWAYS BETTER?

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Fine Dining Point of Sale Food Supply Education 321

EATER

MARCH 27, 2024

Puerto Rican bakers face unique challenges sourcing ingredients and battling lingering cultural stigmas — but they’ve also developed new baking traditions reflecting the island’s own foodways. José Rodriguez piping local herb cream cheese for his smoked salmon cups at Levain Artisan Breads.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

According to the latest Financial Trends Insights from Black Box Financial Intelligence™ , based on data from the week ending June 28, restaurants sales continue improving. See the latest sales and traffic results here: Sales Improve but Restaurants Should Brace Themselves for Challenges Ahead. Financial Trends Insights.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2022

Crypto has not made up a big portion of Starbucks' overall sales, but this collaboration is significant nonetheless. Cryptocurrency has real-world applications in the food industry, with restaurants using it to create new and exciting foods for their customers and find ways to use crypto as payments.

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Serving Loyalty Program Food Supply Point of Sale 189

Perfect Daily Grind

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Sucafina launches new sustainable IMPACT sourcing programme. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 31 Oct. UKHospitality survey finds more than a third of UK hospitality businesses at risk of closure due to rising costs. Go Get Em Tiger launches new weekly beverage subscription. cents/lb) for Fair Average Quality (FAQ) robusta coffee.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour. This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes.

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 215

Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 14, 2022

The idea is simple: by reducing the number of intermediaries in the supply chain, the farmer receives a higher percentage of the final sale price. In the coffee industry, certifications are generally used to prove that a specific coffee was grown or purchased in an environmentally, socially, or financially sustainable way.

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The Restaurant Group

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Zero Waste and Sustainability Research suggests that more and more consumers prefer to support restaurants with lower carbon footprints. They are demanding full transparency on ingredient sourcing, waste output, and emissions from food production processes. This strategy also improves their marketing and advertising ROI.

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2023 Consumer Goods Advertising Customer Experience 88

Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 6, 2022

Jonas points out that roasting itself is one of the key areas where smaller operations can lower their costs, and says that it’s “one of the few things actually within your control”. In the early stages, coffee roasting can be a business which operates on fine margins and requires significant overhead investment.

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MBB Hospitality

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Implementing software that integrates with your point-of-sale (POS) system can provide real-time data on food usage, allowing for immediate adjustments in purchasing and menu pricing. They can also facilitate better stock management by setting reorder points that prevent both overstocking and stockouts.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 4, 2023

Nordic coffee culture has had a huge impact on specialty coffee around the world, with the wide-reaching influence of Scandinavian roasters on sustainable sourcing practices and roast profiles clearly evident in many markets. Looking at the US specifically, we can see how popular specialty coffee has become.

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Future Food

DECEMBER 5, 2019

It’s discovery will deliver a defined and recognisable Point of Difference for your project. Trends that will shape the future of your food and hospitality projects for 2020. Trends are no longer limited to the cuisines on offer or the style of service. The ‘whole experience’ is what matters. Alternative eating is becoming mainstream.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 24, 2022

After rebounding from the first and second waves of COVID-19, those that switched to mobile ordering applications were able to observe an uptick in sales. . Source: Restaurant & Cafe. However, their sustained patronage and purchases are reliant on restaurants’ ability to brand digitally and create a connection with their customers.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 27, 2022

The highest-scoring coffee was a natural Gesha from Finca Santa Cruz in Chiapas, receiving 93 points. A total of thirty coffees scored over 87 points. Non-profit Verité publishes open-source labour violation prevention toolkit for coffee professionals. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 23 May. Starbucks to leave Russia.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 22, 2020

In January of 2020, Impossible Foods, a leader in plant-based meat alternatives, primarily focused sales on the restaurant trade, selling to less than 200 supermarkets; by May of 2020, the company was selling its line of plant-based products in more than 3,000 retail markets and grocery stores.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Key findings regarding economic conditions include: Restaurant industry sales are projected to reach a record $899 billion in 2020, with the moderate four percent growth rate mirroring general economic conditions. 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry. Opportunity lies in off-premises. Off-premises will be a prominent force of growth in 2020.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

Falling outlets, rising sales. But sales have bounced back well over the first six months of 2021, and are now running ahead of 2019 levels. It’s not just young people driving sales in US. " Remarkable Resiliency. The key to the industry's recovery will be the strength of each daypart. foodservice industry.

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2021 Guest Recovery Online Ordering Point of Sale 189

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the dismal March restaurant sales, security, loyalty, trends and teen consumer behaviors. March Sales Decline. Same-store sales for restaurants dropped by 28.3 Same-store sales for restaurants dropped by 28.3 percent in March.

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2020 Fast Casual Point of Sale Online Ordering 196

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

Participants in MyChange with SaverLife receive access to the national SaverLife platform and the opportunity to participate in national savings challenges, access financial education articles, engage in forums and accumulate redeemable points for a chance to win prizes. “We are very excited about our partnership with SaverLife. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

broadline foodservice sales of plant-based meat have grown 37 percent in the past year. Despite skyrocketing demand for plant-based food across the U.S., 42 of the country’s favorite fast food and restaurant chains still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to a report released today by The Good Food Institute (GFI).

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