Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2023

As if that weren’t enough, the menu and each morsel of food presented represents the chef’s life of experiences, his or her family history, the cuisine of their forefathers, every chef who contributed to their training, and everything that they believe in – as it pertains to food. It is a juxtaposition that is nearly impossible to manage.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

Staff scheduling, inventory management, menu analysis , guest satisfaction, profitability, and so much more rest on the shoulders of accurate restaurant forecasting. Restaurant forecasting isn't really a "nice to have" - it's a step all successful restaurateurs have to take. Why Should You Conduct a Restaurant Forecast? Get granular.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 23, 2022

The cost of raw materials seems to always go up, most ingredients that restaurants use are highly perishable, customer volume is less predictable than we would like, seasonal differences in quality are quite significant, the supply chain is out of step with demand, and waste seems to be a real problem in many operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2024

The rising cost of ingredients and an ongoing commitment to sustainability is the driving force behind the Low-Waste Menu trend which encourages resourcefulness to reduce waste and maximize ingredient usage. We look at what is popping up on menus, what social cues there are out in the market, and what flavors are popping up.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 28, 2021

You take time to sanitize your area, firmly place a cutting board on a damp towel to keep it from slipping, draw your knives across a wet stone while honing their edge, and quickly jotting down a prep list for the next hour. You take a deep breath and smile knowing that this is where you belong, this will be a magical day.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Consider this – the menu is the most important component of a successful restaurant and once designed it can, and should, impact every other aspect of the business. YES – the menu is that important! The menu comes first and should reflect the philosophy of the owners and chef and how the operators expect to be perceived by the public.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

To position your restaurant at the forefront of innovation, consider the following four key strategies and techniques: Seasonal and Trending Eats In a culinary landscape defined by constant change, incorporating seasonal ingredients and aligning with trending topics is a powerful strategy for attracting customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2024

The global economy allows people to eat food out of season and irregardless of its origin, but that comes at a cost. They can easily compost, without having to find partners or programs to take the compost. They can sell it or can it for the off season. Using hyperlocal ingredients requires the menu to change seasonally.

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Food Supply Seasonal Menu Compost Sustainability 177

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

In this industry, one of the worst-case scenarios is running out of money. Food cost percentage When deciding how much to price your menu items, TouchBistro advises keeping the food cost percentage anywhere between 20% and 40%. Your stiff competition requires innovative thinking and aggressive growth strategies to stay on top.

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Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Food Supply Cash Management 221

7 Shifts

JULY 20, 2024

As such, when they become hungry or plan a meal out, they’ll likely think of your restaurant first. Through regular posts, you can remind people of your menu, special deals, and events you’re hosting. or "Best drink of the season goes to…" depending on current trends or customer interests.

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Social Media Customer Experience Seasonal Menu Customer Service 221

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 26, 2022

Many restaurants are doing this by raising prices, cutting costs, taking items off the menu, and making do with lean crews. We are also going to take a guess that you haven’t considered looking at produce as another way to manage rising supply costs. Does my supplier: Tell me how to store, keep, and rotate produce.

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Next Restaurants

JULY 18, 2024

By Leo Clarke, Contributor As a restaurant owner, there are many reasons to consider offering a more sustainable menu. Making the choice to promote a greener kitchen and menu is not only a smart business decision, but also a commitment to a healthier planet, community, and future. million tons annually in the U.S.,

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SpotOn

MAY 13, 2024

As the summer season approaches, bringing with it longer days and warmer weather, restaurants have a golden opportunity to welcome waves of customers looking for memorable dining experiences.  “Many of our venues are seasonal and lean towards daytime vibes—brunch, patios, pools, piers, etc.

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Next Restaurants

APRIL 17, 2024

With over two billion users (and still growing) , Instagram is a goldmine for restaurants looking to boost engagement and stand out from the crowd. Visual power: Mouthwatering food presentations shot perfectly for Instagram can make your restaurant stand out and leave a lasting impression. Planning a special-themed menu ?

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Social Media Seasonal Menu Customer Experience Specials 126

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant guests in cost-saving mode are eating out less and more conscious of menu prices, according to Restaurants: Consumer Trends Fall 2022/Winter 2023 a report produced by Provoke Insights in collaboration with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine.

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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 16, 2022

There’s no doubt that seasonality plays an important role in influencing consumer behaviour. Seasonal signature drinks have also become commonplace in coffee shops across the world. For many coffee shop owners, including seasonal food and beverages is essential to boost sales and maintain customer interest.

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ChowNow

JULY 19, 2024

A well-thought-out menu is more than just a list of dishes. A thoughtful menu also helps manage kitchen operations efficiently and can boost your profitability through strategic pricing and upselling opportunities. Are you creating a full menu, a breakfast menu, a brunch menu, or perhaps a seasonal or limited-time menu?

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Menu Seasonal Menu Fine Dining Customer Experience 88

EATER

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Check out the scene at the new CPKC Stadium, the world’s first dedicated women’s sports stadium and one of the best places to eat in Kansas City People decked out in teal and red poured into the CPKC Stadium on a recent Saturday for a sold-out game. Serving up lemongrass pork at the Waldo Thai stand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2024

By the time I’ve purchased enough to get me to the $100 threshold (which for me, doesn’t take long), the long-forgotten punch card has already made its way to a trash can or is making friends with the gum wrappers at the bottom of my purse.

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SpotOn

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Fall is just around the corner, and that means one thing—pumpkin spice season is back. Data from SpotOn restaurant POS users shows that between May 15 and July 15, 2024, restaurants across the country added 482 “pumpkin” items to menus. After This year, restaurants are getting ahead of the game.

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ChowNow

JUNE 3, 2024

Refresh Your Menu Summer is all about light, fresh, and flavorful foods. Diners are looking for meals that match the vibrant season, so now’s the perfect time to shake things up. Seasonal Ingredients: Incorporate fresh, local produce like tomatoes, corn, and berries into your dishes. Looking for more social media guidance?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2021

According to the National Restaurant Association's 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry report , 70 percent of consumers reported they would likely take a table outside if the conditions were right. Here are some of the ways restaurant owners can leverage a holistic and data-driven POS system to optimize their outdoor dining operations.

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ChowNow

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Check out our high-level tips for getting started on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok to harness the power of social media marketing for your restaurant. The focus on photos and videos makes it easy to highlight your menu’s visual appeal, plus Instagram makes it easy to connect with diners. Use polls or questionnaires.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2023

Enhance Your Digital Presence Grubhub projects 40 percent of restaurant orders in 2023 will take place online. When it comes to delivery, you can take the process into your own hands. Dole Out Digital Deals Growing your digital presence enables you to level up your loyalty program and marketing campaigns.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

It’s a tedious but worthwhile process: drying mushrooms, vegetables, and herbs, making pickles and slaw, and preserving garlic blossoms and coriander seeds in airtight jars before these ingredients vanish with the end of the season. Making that creative takes a lot of mental energy.” Take chocolate , for instance.

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Social Hospitality

JUNE 28, 2023

But sometimes, thinking out of the box and moving beyond Facebook and Instagram posts is a great idea. In fact, since the pandemic, take-out has surged, and the online food delivery market is expected to be valued at over $106 billion by 2027. Spring – It’s the season when you can serve Easter treats like eggs, ham, and bread.

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Marketing Email Marketing Social Media Seasonal Menu 195

Buzztime Business

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Either way, America’s favorite season is in full swing and it’s time to ramp up October promotion ideas at your bar, brewery, or restaurant. However, there’s so much more to the month… Say Yes to Oktoberfest Create an Oktoberfest happy hour menu complete with German classics like giant soft pretzels and house-made sausage.

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Clover - Restaurants

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Analyzing competitor businesses may also help you fine-tune your pricing, craft a unique menu, and market your restaurant more effectively to locals or visitors. Craft the menu Menu design is important to your restaurant’s branding and theme, as well as the overall customer experience. READ: How to create a restaurant menu 4.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2024

Designed by Overland Partners and operated by Michaels On East, the eatery's seasonally inspired menu features produce from The Drs. To learn more about the project, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) staff reached out to The Green Orchid team. What were any design challenges? Are there any best practices or tips?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Have you ever wondered how, despite changing climates and seasons, the same leafy greens you use in your menu items are available year-round? Production lines then turned these greens into fresh cut salads, which captured the market share with a near 80 percent take. then takes the ball for the rest of the year.

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The Restaurant Group

JULY 25, 2024

Here’s how we do that: Crafting a Profit-Driven Menu Seventy-seven percent of diners visit a restaurant’s website before they visit one. They look at the menu first to decide if it’s worth it. As the average customer studies the menu for only 109 seconds (Gallup), you must make the most of it with menu engineering.

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Buzztime Business

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Fall is in full swing; do you have the menu to match? Get ready now with these 8 fall menu ideas that will cure any customer’s craving for a taste of autumn. 1) Season’s Eatings: Farm-to-Table Fall Menu Ideas Farmers have a little secret to share…autumn is peak produce time. Sure, strawberries are out of season.

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Open for Business

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

While traditionally associated with fine dining, the prix fixe (pronounced “pre-feks”) menu has transcended its high-end roots, becoming a popular culinary trend. When curated with care and promoted effectively, this menu is a powerful tool for any restaurant, capable of making a memorable impression and drawing eager guests through the door.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Additionally, menu prices at casual dining establishments rose by an average of 9 percent year over year from 2021. According to a poll from Ipsos, meals purchased at restaurants and take out foods are usually the first extraneous expense to be cut by consumers. percent compared to the same period in 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2023

Owners of eating and drinking places have been compelled to increase menu prices as a survival strategy. Full-service menu prices jumped 8.8 percent and limited-service menu prices rose 7.1 Tweaking the menu to accommodate these more affordable ingredients can stabilize prices. percent in September year-over-year.

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Restaurant Engine

JANUARY 24, 2024

Meticulously go through your menu on a regular basis to refine it regularly. Your menu is a great starting point to refresh your restaurant and excite your customers. Take your menu to a new level by changing things up to really maximize your sales. To help you, here are five tips for revamping your menu. #1:

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2022

One such solution has been shrinking restaurant menus. This past year, 60 percent of restaurants reported reducing their menu size , citing a 23 percent drop in the number of items. A smaller menu might limit ordering options but not the ability for restaurants to wow their guests.

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