Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 18, 2025

It’s about taking friction out of operations—so staff can spend more time focused on hospitality, not paperwork. AI Is the New Secret Sauce in Restaurant Operations First, let me take a moment to say – AI isn’t just ChatGPT or image generation. This isn’t about replacing people with machines.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 14, 2025

But it goes beyond figuring out how to source the freshest ingredients at the best price. Embracing the "just-in-time" philosophy, which involves ordering perishable ingredients in smaller quantities and more frequently to reduce waste, free up storage space, and ensure every ingredient is at peak freshness when it hits the plate.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2025

To learn more about how cooking oil management can help with this goal, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to John Michals, COO of Filta Environmental Kitchen Services. What Can Be Done : Professional services can provide statistics and case studies illustrating the cumulative impact of cooking oil waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Steady Online Ordering Brings Food Waste, Donations to the Forefront of Priorities Ordering food online increases restaurant sales, but it also can potentially increase wasted food if proactive measures aren’t taken – for both the business and consumers at home.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Improved traceability means better inventory management, as restaurants have clearer insights into what’s coming in and going out of the kitchen. Reach out to suppliers and ask about their compliance plans. Beyond safety, there are additional benefits. Are they assigning the required Traceability Lot Codes (TLCs) for FTL foods?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2025

Minimizing Menu Price Increases : Just because diners are still eating out and ordering in, does not mean they are happy about higher menu prices. What should restaurant operators take away from the survey results? They’re dining out more frequently, with 48 percent planning to increase their visits.

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EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Rifrullo’s rustic-modern décor, mismatched dishware, and chalkboard sign welcoming guests to “be yourself, make friends, find harmony, and relax,” are as inviting as its prices, which top out at $16 for the salmon burger. When food waste goes to landfills, it creates methane , a powerful greenhouse gas.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 23, 2024

As we navigate these changes, one theme stands out: innovation. Sustainability Takes Center Stage Sustainability is no longer an optional value—it’s a demand from environmentally conscious consumers. Here’s the top five trends I see shaping the industry in 2025, starting with the growing role of automation.

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The Rail

OCTOBER 17, 2024

While the cost of food waste isn’t a secret , you probably overlook it, considering it a part of doing business in this industry. 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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Legitimate users might use both their work and personal emails to take advantage of this once, but fraudsters will scale that approach to a whole different level. When done on a large scale, this wastes the platform’s marketing budget and eventually leads them to cut down on promotions, slowing order volumes for restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2025

" To learn more about the courses and induction cooking methods, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) reached out to Chef Chris Galarza, Founder of Forward Dining Solutions LLC and Co-founder of EcoChef, who assisted in Chatham’s induction conversion and who helped design Chatham’s ACF courses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

2025 Culinary Trends Ingredients on the Rise Takes On Tahini Known for its richer and toastier flavor, black tahini will be featured on menus with versatility ranging from black tahini noodles and black tahini ice cream to tahini lattes and cocktails on the beverage side. That’s where the NEXT Flavor Report comes in.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images According to a new study, grocery stores could keep more food out of landfills, increase profits, and pad customers’ pockets by adopting a practice widely used by airlines, hotels, and other industries This story was originally published on Civil Eats. Picture yourself grocery shopping. A recent study from U.C.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 22, 2025

Control Odors Odor control is crucial, especially in the heat of summer when food waste breaks down much faster. If you miss a day, it will take another week before it gets emptied. It isnt an easy task, but if you know what you are doing you can take care of it. doesnt work.To doesnt work.To

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 10, 2025

If you are serious about a kitchen career and have the focus to map out the best path, then listen up. At different times one area will stand out and carry the day until it is another areas turn to take the lead. So much to learn, so little time. Where do you begin, whats the best way to learn?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2025

While it's crucial to stay informed, stepping back and allowing experts to take charge can be key to overcoming these challenges. It can also optimize operations by forecasting busy times, adjusting staffing levels, and managing inventory, making everything run more smoothly and cutting down on waste.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 31, 2025

Dont take it for granted. [] Education is the key to future success. Listening to others without a need to take control of a conversation can do the same. [] Never step on others to get to your intended destination. No race is ever truly won by pushing others out of the way. Avoid unnecessary debt.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2025

One constant has always stood out: this industry never stays still. Today’s hospitality platforms are no longer just about taking orders or processing payments. Take digital kitchen management platforms, for example. Automation takes over repetitive, time-consuming tasks so teams can focus more on the guest.

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EATER

MAY 14, 2025

Here, co-owner, director of operations, and wine director Ryan Bailey explains what it was like taking over such a large restaurant. But what it did allow us to do was space out our tables 3-plus feet so guests felt comfortable dining indoors. Weve kept that because it gives our guests a sense of intimacy. We have an outdoor patio.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Taking inventory is one of the most tedious processes in restaurant operations. Chefs spend countless hours counting inventory, purchasing new ingredients, and tracking down more cost-effective substitutions for products that are either cancelled or out of stock. ” Reduce Waste. Prevent Shortages.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Real-time inventory systems help restaurants cut food waste , save money, and improve operations. Automate Orders : Automatically reorder items when stock runs low, minimizing waste and emergency purchases. Integrate with POS Systems : Sync with sales data to refine menu choices and track high-waste items.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Across the globe, and largely amongst younger age groups, more and more people are choosing to go out to eat by themselves. With solo dining on the rise globally, consumers are fundamentally changing the way they dine out. With solo dining on the rise globally, consumers are fundamentally changing the way they dine out.

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Introduction to Food Waste in Restaurants Food waste is a significant challenge for the restaurant industry, impacting both the environment and profitability. Understanding how to reduce food waste in restaurants is the first step toward sustainable and cost-effective operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 21, 2025

Technology doesn’t just level the playing field; it allows mom-and-pop shops to improve efficiency, reduce wait times, and enhance the customer experience in ways that were once out of reach. Take a busy corner café, for instance. The result? Technology is quickly becoming a lifeline for survival.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 20, 2021

For example, technology exists that allows restaurant operators to take inventory in a matter of minutes, while achieving 99.9-percent percent accuracy, saving labor, reducing waste, and making food safer across the enterprise. There are several pain points that can be alleviated through smart automated processes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

To deal with fluctuating egg prices, Powers has a nmber of suggestions including taking advantage of commodity price drops to lock into systemwide supply contracts. "An Other things to do: manage food waste and examine your P&L. "It's

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Dont waste time. [] ALL FOR ONE AND ONE FOR ALL Talk with any kitchen employee or restaurant worker and they will likely reflect on the importance of being part of a team. We can all agree on the power of food to unite us. [] COOKING FOR ANOTHER IS VERY PERSONAL AND MEANINGFUL Cooks put it all out there.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2021

Rather than waste food, we can redistribute it. A circular economy moves away from the make-take-waste model and toward a model in which we design out waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use, and regenerate natural systems. New innovations in takeout packing are helping manage the waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

To deal with fluctuating egg prices, Powers has a nmber of suggestions including taking advantage of commodity price drops to lock into systemwide supply contracts. "An Other things to do: manage food waste and examine your P&L. "It's

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2022

Some of the changes are already taking place in major companies like McDonald’s, which has implemented technology such as personalized automated drive-through menus that change depending on the time of day, weather, current restaurant traffic, and trending items. Autonomous Vehicles and Drive-Thrus. Integrated Inventory and Purchasing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Climate change is causing extreme drought conditions out west, which is harming crops in California and surrounding areas. Restaurant operators would be wise to take the following steps: Be proactive. Proper inventory management is essential to knowing what’s coming in, what’s going out, and what you need to order.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 2, 2022

And seven out of ten operators said their restaurant doesn’t have enough employees to support customer demand. To maximize your existing resources: Reduce food waste. Restaurants toss a jaw-dropping 22-33 billion pounds of food each year, and food waste costs the hospitality industry an astonishing $100 billion annually.

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ChowNow

MAY 23, 2025

A spike in food costs, a drop in sales volume, or one slow season can wipe out months of hard work. Thats what you actually take home. You can pull in millions of dollars a year and still struggle to stay open if your costs are out of control. Without it, one bad month can wipe out three good ones.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2022

At the end of 2021, four out of five restaurants reported facing a staffing shortage due to reduced operating hours and dining capacity. Monitoring Supply Can Curb Waste and Loss. The system would alert an operator of these changes, giving them access to these unique insights and allowing them to quickly adjust orders to prevent waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2023

Unfortunately, it turns out that restaurants’ staffing numbers are not as rosy as they seem; instead, they’re favoring the full-service segment, according to Black Box Intelligence. Unfortunately, up to a third of the locations may never receive them, or their staff may not take the time to plug them in.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2025

Tips for restaurant HR leaders and operators to respond more effectively—without wasting time or losing money Years ago, when I was leading HR at Potbelly, I got hit with an unemployment claim from a former team member who had clearly quit. You’re out of luck, no matter how solid your case is. Stick to facts, not feelings.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Do you lose money due to food waste? With a modern cloud-based POS, restaurants can streamline order taking, reduce human error, and improve the overall speed of service. It takes a tremendous amount of time and effort, and if done incorrectly, can cost restaurants significant sums of money. Identify your biggest pain points.

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