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Our Wage Models are Broken

7 Shifts

The institution of tipping and the existence of the sub-minimum wage is heavily rooted in slavery , and has led to decades of underpaying a workforce that is majority black, brown, and female. They push the envelope on what an equitable and sustainable future can and should look like, for all of us.

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Back of House, Yet Front-Facing Priority – Restaurant BOH Trends to Monitor in 2023

Modern Restaurant Management

They include restaurant management tips for cutting costs, decreasing food waste, and much more. – received the majority of customer tips. In order to more evenly distribute this income, some restaurants in 2023 are moving toward a system that spreads the wealth around for BOH staff (cooks, maintenance personnel, etc.).

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What Hotel Menu Trends Will Define 2022?

Hot Schedules

The healthy and sustainable eating trend is not going away and will most likely continue to rise in popularity into the new year. The foodservice distribution industry is hypercompetitive and robust. Sustainability. Travelers today, especially young ones, are climate-focused, meaning sustainable products on your menu are a must.

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Plant Based Protein Adds Innovation, Sustainability and Profits to Restaurant Menus

Sante

Rather today’s consumer demands menu innovation as well as eco-friendly and sustainable practices. According to Buyers Edge Platform, one of the main differences is that plant-based meat substitutes are actually composed of isolated proteins that are sourced from plants. “There’s also an adoption curve at play.

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Finding the best suppliers for your restaurant: A simple guide

Clover - Restaurants

Restaurant suppliers source and deliver a range of ingredients, from fresh produce and meats to dairy, dry goods, and even desserts. Wholesalers or distributors These suppliers purchase goods in bulk directly from manufacturers or producers and then distribute them to restaurants. Where do you source your products?

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MRM Research Roundup: Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day 2024 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Other highlights include: Check Size Up, Tips Down: Guests are willing to treat themselves to menu items like steaks, caviar, truffles and tasting menus, resulting in an average 14 percent increase in their bill. However, when it comes to tipping, it seems Cupid missed the memo, and there's a 1.5 percent between 2024 and 2030.

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Questions in the Minds of Restaurant Job Applicants

Ken Burgin

Applicants may wonder about the restaurant’s culinary direction, commitment to sustainability, sourcing ingredients, and how innovation is balanced with tradition in the kitchen. How are tips distributed among front-of-house and kitchen staff? How does the restaurant support career development and progression?