Culinary Cues

JANUARY 20, 2024

There’s a reactionary movement that I keep seeing in restaurants; a movement that assumes the answer to the restaurant bottom line is to take more and give less or give too much to justify raising prices. A menu should thus be designed and priced to make those items seem essential.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Convincing people to travel, no matter the distance, and spend hard earned money on a meal must involve the search for some level of memorable experience. Some businesses understand how to use pricing to draw people in and then how to upsell the experience – others are not – SHARE what you’re good at. These businesses can’t give up!

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Travel and Dining Habits Next, we looked at travel preferences and how that relates to dining, and we found some interesting patterns. Nearly a third of restaurants (29 percent) are considering raising prices. More than half of consumers (55 percent) said they would tolerate a one – ten percent price increase.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 24, 2023

Offer a Fixed-Price Catering Menu Inclusive of Desserts The catering menu needs to be very clear on what is included in each package, and we try to wrap as much into those orders as possible. What we do is just include dessert with our catering and we build it right into the price. And you’re getting them for free!).

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2022

It is interesting to see the increase in consumer searches for higher priced restaurants while consumers are also mentioning rising prices in their reviews. Yelp data shows a 56 percent increase in searches for restaurants at the highest price point in 2021 compared to 2019.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 19, 2023

Despite a steep decline in food prices, many families did without milk or meat.” -The Not only did this provide easier access for American travel, but it also established the groundwork for small town expansion and with that a significant growth in the number of restaurants serving residents and travelers alike.

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Gourmet Marketing

JANUARY 29, 2021

With this new confidence comes hope and optimism for the travel and hotel industries. Over the past nine months, your hotel has hopefully been preparing for an inevitable uptick in travel. Travel will look different after the pandemic ends, and your guests will expect you to go above the extra mile to gain their trust.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2022

Substantial price hikes on restaurant menus are causing consumers to choose other options aside from eating or taking out, and a ‘tipping point’ is on the horizon where inflation will depress overall demand. By decreasing overall disposable income, inflation erodes consumer purchasing power.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 22, 2024

Shrinkflation” is a descriptor for reducing the size of packaged goods while either keeping selling prices where they were or raising prices while portions are being reduced. Grocery stores try to eliminate cashier positions (yes, I know how hard it is to find help) and opt for self-check-out but do so without lowering prices.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 18, 2023

Here are some thoughts. [] IT’S STILL ABOUT THE FOOD: People go out to eat for a variety of reasons – convenience, social interaction, a change of pace, business travel, vacations, celebration, or habit. Value goes way beyond price, it must include memories, excitement, personal attention, hospitality, education, and a generous dose of WOW!

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Rising inflation has impacted businesses for the better part of the year, leading many to modify their menus and increase prices in the face of higher ingredient costs. For those who still haven’t, it’s worth reconsidering now as inflation impacts customer travel and spending.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 10, 2022

Robusta prices drop as Brazil continues 2022/23 harvest. Between 29 April and 31 May, robusta prices dropped by 10.57% to BRL 708.25 Arabica prices hit three-month high following on from Brazil’s drought concerns. The Kreis Cup is available in Travel and Latte Cup sizes. per 60kg bag (US 149.07 Tue, 7 Jun.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 20, 2024

He would not have been opposed to raising prices if the experience had proven value and wowed the guest. He would not have been opposed to raising prices if the experience had proven value and wowed the guest.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

In addition, bartenders are mixing sparkling wine of all styles and prices into their cocktails to add effervescence, crispness or sweetness to the experience. There is also a growing trend in wines priced to sell with good value in either BTG or by-the-bottle formats to drive more orders and not just high margins.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

Chefs who are able to generate, assess, and use analytical data in their decision-making (menu trends, cost trends, daily labor analysis, market prices, etc.) Assuming that after the pandemic customers will return to a semi-predictable pattern of traveling to your restaurant is a bit naïve. If this is your M.O.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

A travelers' advocacy group is accusing the multiconcept operation of violating truth-in-pricing rules and wants the surcharge dropped.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2022

David Portalatin, NPD Food Industry Advisor and author of Eating Patterns in America, said there are three ways consumers are responding higher menu prices: they trade down to lower-priced items; cut back on the number of items ordered; or reduce restaurant visits altogether. Since May’s calculation ended at 8.6

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2022

I think the movie is depicting that people would pay the price — whatever the price would be!” In our world our end goal is the satisfaction of seeing our dishes enjoyed by all who travel to see our creations. ” “I think social media has created a desire and a need for people to have these experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Across the country, prices for food are reaching all-time highs as inflation picks up and COVID-19 restrictions loosen, driving more consumers to resume dining, shopping and traveling. producer prices for processed poultry in May hit a record high. producer prices for processed poultry in May hit a record high.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Access to fresh quality produce impacts many elements of restaurant planning, from determining what is in season for menu items to identifying the right price point to be profitable. When supply is down, it also impacts prices. Will the produce quality be impacted during travel? Will prices be higher?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

Food traveling via delivery and customer pickup often contend with wide windows of time, so packaging has the added job of maintaining temperature over time and through varied temperatires with both hot and cold climates. Own Your Changes In March 2023, restaurants’ food prices were 8.8 percent higher than in March 2022.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Increasing menu pricing has helped to offset costs and so far, has continued to attract customers since grocery prices are outpacing the increases in restaurant tickets for dining out." " – Alex May, Associate Director of the Travel, Hospitality, & Food Services Strategy at Movable Ink. The second is pricing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Consider making food that travels well for those who select curbside pickup or delivery. Offer Specials and Competitive Pricing. This also means potential customers will desire healthy menu options at a fair price. Do a cost benefit analysis to make sure that offering delivery is financially beneficial for your business model.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2021

Now that the pandemic is finally under control, summer travel is underway, and people are able to get out and be social. Restaurants should update their websites to reflect the 4th of July holiday and include detailed information like 4th of July menus and/or special pricing as well as customer reviews and ratings.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2022

Most notably, consumer spending at restaurants appears to be holding-up relatively well this summer despite aggressive menu-price increases in the first-half of the year." Consumer spending at restaurants appears to be holding-up relatively well this summer despite aggressive menu-price increases in the first-half of the year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 26, 2021

As the effects of COVID-19 subside, the industry is expected to continue growing as consumers increase spending on discretionary purchases, such as outdoor dining, outdoor events, and travel, including hotel stays. Many in the industry are already considering growth and seeking to add locations due more available space at an affordable price.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 11, 2021

National Restaurant Association has partnered with LetsGetChecked to offer members exclusive pricing on-at-home tests Implement an Employee Health Tracking System to minimize infections and spread. Keeping your staff and your guests safe and healthy is the most essential thing we can do. Set Up COVID-19 screenings for your staff. Resources ??

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Hot Schedules

JUNE 8, 2021

A s vaccine proliferation leads to more travelers returning to the market and the relaxation of international borders, hotels are starting to finally realize the long-awaited full reopening. These extended-stay travelers, while contributing additional revenue, require added services, such as faster internet and bolstered network security.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 9, 2020

Since the days of early merchant travelers during Medieval and Renaissance days – restaurants have been integral to societal development and the sophistication of people.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 22, 2022

Our indoor restaurant business started to improve in August of 2019 as more people started to feel comfortable about traveling, especially within driving distance. Food prices are rising all over, how can you manage with a high-ticket item such as lobster? We go out of our way to explain to guests the seafood and lobster pricing.

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EATER

APRIL 6, 2023

After weeks of feverish speculation, the city scored just eight one-star restaurants and 12 Bib Gourmands (the guide’s “great food at a great price” category), with 40 others on the recommended list. Two of Vancouver’s newly crowned one-star chefs agree: As they see it, the price hikes are enabled — but not caused by — the guide.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

A return to work in offices and higher grocery prices due to continued inflation pressures are among the factors leading to nearly one in four U.S. Price was the top priority for all consumers, followed by menu and location. However, this usage gap widened across other dining categories.

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Ken Burgin

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Tourism will be well-down , even if we are all keen to travel – nothing international for quite a while, and even interstate will be difficult. Food and commodity prices are surging – you’ve already seen it. But if prices for dairy or seafood or grains soar overseas, the same will happen here.

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Perhaps we can blame it on wanderlust combined with the lack of travel over the past two years; Americans are craving global flavors. Pay attention to menu costing and pricing. The factors that influence menu pricing are the price you paid for the food as well as delivery fees, interest, and other charges related to purchasing.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Along with the resources necessary to afford ABC’s price tag, around $25 (30,000 Iraqi dinars in Erbil, 25,000 in Sulaimani), these residents have more exposure to non-Iraqi cultures, giving them a hunger for international offerings. And the upfront pricing still appeals to people trying to uphold traditional dynamics around hospitality. “In

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The Rail

MAY 9, 2024

While the industry has been clouded by a variety of pressures that defined 2023 (such as inflation and price sensitivity), Restaurant Dive predicts that such challenges may push restaurants to embrace new solutions this year. The value triangle refers to three primary points in business: speed, quality, and price.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

It’s impacted almost every part of our lives, from how we work and shop to how we travel and entertain ourselves. Once the government’s ‘ one-way road to freedom ’ was announced earlier in the year, UK travel companies cited a huge surge in enquiries from people keen to holiday on home ground this summer.

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