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Could Co-Sourcing Help Restaurant Staffing Issues?

Modern Restaurant Management

Utilizing co-sourcing, restaurants, restaurant software providers, food distributors, or suppliers of any size can take advantage of the global talent pool at a scale that makes sense for them. Payroll processing and benefits administration are easy roles to fill using co-sourcing. Thankfully, that is not the case anymore.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Growing Momentum for Plant-Based and Local Sourcing The movement towards plant-based foods and locally sourced ingredients will continue to gain momentum in 2025, reducing overall food waste through better inventory management and demand forecasting. Additionally, supply chain disruptions can complicate sourcing efforts.

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CHEFS – SIMPLE AT A DIFFERENT LEVEL

Culinary Cues

Guests spending hundreds of dollars for a memorable meal and making reservations months in advance just to garner a seat. Meticulously clean kitchens; pristine, starched chef whites; the very best equipment and ingredients from around the world. Fifteen-hour workdays, no time for anything but the pursuit of excellence.

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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

Modern Restaurant Management

” “We are controlling our reservations for winemaker dinners to keep the atmosphere more intimate. Reservation platforms are used often to book tables, but we have seen an increase in people calling and wanting to speak with a person at the restaurant to make reservations.

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Smooth Operations: Yelp Updates Aim to Increase Efficiency and Elevate Guest Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

To drive more data-driven decisions and reservations, Yelp Guest Manager now includes an enhanced traffic attribution dashboard that breaks down covers by source, time, and day of the week. With guaranteed seating, guests can now reserve specific areas like the patio or bar, which helps set expectations and reduce time at the door.

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Why Every Restaurant Needs a Website: Benefits You Can’t Ignore

ChowNow

The ways a website can drive more orders and reservations while cutting costs. Customers cant access an up-to-date menu, current hours, schedule a reservation, or place an online order. Beyond takeout and delivery, a website also makes it easier for guests to reserve a table without having to call.

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How the Restaurant Industry Can Begin Planning for the Future

Modern Restaurant Management

Lacking cash reserves and the resources to access money (traditional bank loans), most restaurants were forced to lay off their employees. Some likely expenses to be considered for initial cash reserves: 20 percent of the prior year’s monthly sales for purchases of goods. 75 percent of the prior year’s monthly payroll cost.