Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2025

It’s important for food companies across the supply chain – from the farms that grow the food to the restaurants that serve it – to have good communication strategies that will keep the public safe and manage brand reputation both during and after an incident. trading partners, consumers).

Management

Goliath Consulting

APRIL 22, 2025

How rising import taxes may reshape menus, pricing, and sourcing in the restaurant industry. The restaurant experience isnt just about great service and ambianceits deeply tied to ingredient sourcing and food costs. Supplier and Menu Shifts Some restaurants may respond by sourcing more ingredients domestically. With new U.S.

Seasonal Menu

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2025

From labor to supply chain to utility bills, restaurant operators are feeling the pressure. We also work very hard overall to source items in advance and look at buying products that may be affected in bulk. Rising costs are a reality in our industry.

Food Supply

The Rail

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The Problem with Restaurants’ Supply Chain Food Waste You’ve probably felt forced to raise menu prices to offset losses incurred by wholesale prices rising and fewer people eating out. Distribution has been busy lately , so supply chains have had more perishable freight than usual. Customers are also a big source of losses.

Food Supply

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2025

This is where a buying group brings that advantage, helping source at the best price, quality, and then creating sourcing redundancy when mother nature gets in the way of supply with fresh agricultural products. Referral The best way to know who to work with is to ask those in your network that you trust for a referral.

Food Supply

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

coli can rapidly spread through food service facilities from a single contaminated source, persisting on surfaces and posing long-term contamination risks. Advanced detection systems can now identify contamination on hands and surfaces before it spreads into the food supply. Can you break down the science of how pathogens like E.

Food Safety

Wasserstrom

JANUARY 15, 2025

Building a transparent supply chain is no longer a niche pursuit, but a fundamental imperative for value-conscious restaurant operators in 2025. The industrys growing demand for transparency drives the need for ethical sourcing building a supply chain that prioritizes responsible practices throughout, from farm and factory to fork.

Supplies

EATER

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Changing temperatures and weather patterns mean ingredients that were once common are now harder to come by , and sourcing ingredients from sustainable farms can often be more expensive. Customers who are attracted to sustainable eating “come find us because of our sourcing,” he adds, but “there’s only so many places we can communicate that.”

Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Operational challenges also arise as fake orders overwhelm customer support and cause supply chain issues, such as overstocking or running out of popular items due to misleading demand patterns. Moreover, legitimate restaurants face increased transaction fees, penalties, and payment holds as platforms attempt to counteract fraud.

Delivery

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2025

Practically overnight, we shifted from a scoop shop model to a full-fledged CPG business, navigating supply chain disruptions, evolving consumer demand, and the operational realities of large-scale manufacturing. As luck would have it, our pints got onto grocery shelves just before the COVID-19 pandemic upended the industry.

Food

The Rail

APRIL 10, 2025

Diners are researching menus, scanning quick response (QR) codes, and evaluating supply chains with a level of detail once reserved for industry insiders. Millennials and Gen Z consumers are likely to research food sourcing, question menu claims, and support restaurants that align with their values. Consumers are paying attention.

Food Supply

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2024

An all-inclusive waffle program model will also alleviate order and supply chain complexities for the operator, in addition to diverse product use. Fresh-baked waffles are perfect for locally sourced additions. Survey your staff for their favorite local treats like freshly grown fruit and locally sourced honey. Waffles saw a 15.4

Back of House

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2025

It’s also critical to get complete, accurate information from your suppliers, share accurate information across your organization, communicate about the incident to consumers and other key stakeholders, and remove all contaminated products from your restaurant and supply chain. Visibility.

Management

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 24, 2025

Moreover, Nepali coffee has no links to deforestation in its supply chains, aligning with the landmark European Union Deforestation Regulation , which is set to come into effect in December 2025. We also work closely with partners, offering personalised sourcing, flexibility, and full traceability for both small and large businesses.”

Sustainability

The Rail

MARCH 31, 2025

With cloud-based software and platforms like Microsoft Teams, restaurants can standardize processes across multiple locations and speed up supply management. Customer relationship management (CRM) systems are one tool that gathers data from multiple sources. A strong supply chain keeps everything on track.

Technology

ChowNow

JULY 25, 2025

It helps you make smarter decisions about menu prices, promotions, and sourcing. Add any new purchases of food supplies made during that period. Sometimes a small recipe tweak or smarter sourcing can lower your percentage without touching the menu. It flags inefficiencies in your kitchen, purchasing, or inventory management.

Food

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 13, 2025

Without more control over supply chains, their vulnerability to market fluctuations was exposed. These combined pressures are forcing a reconsideration of sourcing strategies across the industry. I spoke with Dale Goulding at Green Coffee Collective and Raphael Studer of Algrano to learn more.

Pricing

The Rail

JULY 18, 2025

The fear is understandable: rising costs, supply inconsistencies, and confusion about materials can make the change feel overwhelming. This could include sourcing ingredients from local farms, using energy-efficient appliances, or even redesigning your dining space with reclaimed materials.

Compost

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 19, 2025

Strong demand from the EU and US markets has driven this growth, despite persistent logistical bottlenecks and global supply shortages. New York City, New York, US) Wed, 18 Jun – Emily McIntyre launches Swift Coffee Sourcing in Kansas City. Zurich, Switzerland) Fri, 20 Jun – ECOM launches digital tool for supply chain sustainability.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

According to Mastercard Contactless Consumer Polling, more than half of Americans are now using some form of contactless payment, and several sources state that adoption rate is accelerating amongst younger consumers. It wasn’t just about survival; it was about reinvention.

Front of House

Wasserstrom

JANUARY 24, 2025

Today’s diners, particularly millennials and Gen Z, prioritize ethical sourcing and environmental responsibility when making decisions about where to eat. Part One of our series provided details into how restaurants can begin their transparent supply chain efforts.

Supplies

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Locally sourced beer is also a great way to differentiate your bar from competitors. Review your operating expenses such as utilities, cleaning supplies, and staff scheduling as well. To get started, create a unique menu that features signature drinks using premium ingredients or locally sourced spirits.

Point of Sale

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 16, 2025

In response, more coffee businesses are exploring in-house roasting as a way to regain control over quality, pricing, and sourcing. Most roasters can’t afford to absorb these increased costs, and are considering retail price hikes and rethinking their sourcing strategies to stay competitive.

Equipment

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

B Corp was one of a few certifications or collectives we investigated to find guidance and validation for the way we do business, particularly our long-standing sustainable sourcing mission. As we wrestle with margins in a post-pandemic restaurant world, our choices may only be justifiable with investment in other revenue sources.

Certification

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 29, 2025

When supply tightens but demand stays high, prices inevitably rise, adding further pressure across the coffee supply chain. ” While consumers may feel the pinch of rising coffee shop prices, much of the pressure originates further upstream in the supply chain. Roasters are also grappling with higher operational costs.

Pricing

ChowNow

JUNE 12, 2025

Include Overhead Expenses (optional, but smart) If you want a clearer view of your restaurant’s food cost percentage, you can include a portion of your labor costs, utilities, and kitchen supplies in each dish. This gives you a more complete picture of your operational costs. Use your order history and volume to ask for better deals.

Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 13, 2025

The restaurant industry is known for razor-thin margins and is highly sensitive to shifts in the supply chain, agriculture and broader economic pressures. For any restaurant looking to embed sustainability into their model, it has to start with sourcing.

Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

How AI Use Drives Demand and Why it Matters Overall, rising demand could mean a significant impact on energy prices, due to several key factors at play: Market dynamics: As demand rises and the supply-demand balance tightens, market volatility and scarcity pricing are more likely.

Equipment

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 25, 2025

While many assert that this signifies a long overdue change, as coffee has historically been an undervalued commodity, price volatility affects all levels of the supply chain in various ways. Although this gives café operators more oversight over their supply chains, there are still key considerations to factor in.

Café

ChowNow

MARCH 14, 2025

On the flip side, poor operations can lead to inefficiencies that snowballlike staffing issues that slow down service, supply chain mishaps that throw off the menu, or rising costs that eat into profits. Get creative with menu planningdesigning dishes that use overlapping ingredients can reduce waste and make sourcing easier.

Operations

ChowNow

MARCH 27, 2025

To conduct menu pricing profitably, you need to factor in the behind-the-scenes costs that keep your doors openthat includes rent, utilities, insurance, labor, cleaning supplies, linen, and everything in between. Overhead and Labor Costs: Factoring operational expenses Food isnt your only expense. Are you the affordable neighborhood staple?

Pricing

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 13, 2025

The Italian coffee giant will supply its blend on board all long-haul Iberia flights and in VIP lounges via self-serve machines, extending its airline partnerships with United and ITA Airways. Phoenix, Arizona, US) Fri, 13 Jun – 7 Brew appoints Inspire Brands veteran as first chief supply officer.

2025

Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 5, 2025

Many of them believed they were already paying more to support coffee producers and shield the supply chain from volatility. It’s not just that prices are rising – it’s where the money is also going ,” says Fernando Seminario , the Latin Sourcing Manager at Trabocca. And then back it up by keeping the product excellent.”

Pricing

EATER

MAY 14, 2025

At places like the Lonely Oyster in Los Angeles, you could pay as much as $6 for a sustainably sourced Blue Pool oyster pulled from the waters of Hama Hama, Washington. Its also likely that climate change will have an outsized impact on oysters in the coming years , making the supply more difficult to predict.

Pricing

Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Mastering Restaurant Inventory Management: Boost Profits and Reduce Waste How Real-Time Inventory Helps Reduce Food Waste Real-time inventory systems are changing the way restaurants handle their food supplies, offering instant insights into stock levels and usage patterns.

Waste

Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

AI agents will no doubt make their way into restaurants themselves, where they could be used to create schedules or order supplies, easing the workload on managers. Edge computing “Computing that takes place at or near the physical location of either the user or the source of the data.” —Red

Hiring

EATER

MARCH 27, 2025

Natural flavors are very chemical, but theyve been derived from natural things, he says; Smartfood itself describes them as obtained from essences or extracts of sources found in nature such as spice, fruit, vegetable, yeast, herb, plant material, meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, dairy products. So, pretty much anything.

Consumer Goods