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Why Culinary Programs Fail

Culinary Cues

There are ample examples of culinary school failure over the past ten years with the lion’s share since 2016. Programs need to either find ways to stabilize enrollment or come up with some other source of funding to support their efforts. When this change does not occur then the strong shall survive and the weak shall perish.

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Is Galentine’s the New Valentine’s?

Modern Restaurant Management

“The Blue Crab Hush Puppies are the perfect locally-sourced indulgence to start the meal and the Chicken Paillard has been a longtime favorite of our female guests,” he said. Named for their daughter, Eliza Restaurant & Bar opened on November 15, 2016. .” photos courtesy of Eliza Restaurant & Bar.

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The Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Costs

7 Shifts

increase from 2016. Improve Employee Retention The high-turnover rates are well-documented in the restaurant industry, with these rates exceeding 70% in 2016. Labor Cost Percentage Averages Below is a breakdown of average labor cost percentages in Q4 of 2017: Quick service: 29.4% Fast casual: 28.9% Casual: 33.2% Upscale casual: 30.4%

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Pandemic Hangover Coming for Restaurants and Municipalities

Modern Restaurant Management

If they survive, restaurants and their suppliers stand to face local governments starved for new sources of tax revenue. city to pass a Beverage Tax in 2016, local operators have overcome the challenges of other taxes that have in many cases had greater impact. Philadelphia is a case in point.

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MRM at Five: What Issues Have Impacted Restaurants?

Modern Restaurant Management

We’re also seeing many of our clients find new ways to be more sustainable in sourcing their food products. For example, we have one client who has moved away from traditional meat options, and their focus is on sustainably sourced oysters and oyster mushrooms, which are grown on-site. Taka Tanaka, CEO of AUTEC Sushi Robots.

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Restaurant Trends in the Farm-to-Table Movement

Next Restaurants

As the demand for healthier and whole foods that were responsibly-sourced grew, the movement officially began. But when guests enjoy farm-to-fork cuisine, it means the ingredients can easily be tracked to a specific source, whether that’s several local farms or one specific farm. Start with your marketing efforts.

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A Taste of Bertani Wines

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Soave Vintage Edition DOC 2016. Grapes are sourced from vineyards in the hills surrounding the historic Bertani estate in Grezzana, in the Valpantena DOC. Valpolicella Ripasso DOC 2016. Grapes are sourced from the hills of Valpantena and Valpolicella Classica areas. Map courtesy of Bertani. Alcohol: 13.5%. SRP: $25.99.

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