Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

Experiential dining, plant-based menus and sustainability were hot topics in the Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) 2023 Trends Report. Culinary methods and sources of inspiration for menus and venues were also part of this group’s discussion. Chef Showcases – Consumers are hungry for culinary experiences curated by chefs.

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Future Food

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Trends that will shape the future of your food and hospitality projects for 2020. Menu shapers will become seriously experimental with the flexitarian crowd in 2020. Integration of these elements will shape the design briefs of 2020 and beyond. Trends are no longer limited to the cuisines on offer or the style of service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders and experts for their insights on what will impact restaurants in 2020 and the response was overwhelming. The biggest trend by far, for now, and going into 2020 is ghost kitchens (AKA delivery only, virtual kitchens, cloud kitchens, pick-up only, etc.).

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Deliverect

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Topics that surged in interest in 2019 were sustainability , local sourcing and natural ingredients, as well as plant-based everything. But what will 2020 bring? Doordash, one of America’s biggest food ordering players, predicts that side dishes will become a big thing in 2020 - something which fits in the grazing phenomenon.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

What's hot for 2020? Black pepper ice cream, coconut ceviche and Japanese whisky highballs are just a few of the unexpected–yet delicious trends–that will be popular in 2020, according to Kimpton's soothsayers. Oat and hemp milks will continue to dominate menus in 2020, alongside nut-based, dairy-free cheeses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Shoppers likely stocked up on lower-frequency categories early on and now we're seeing some of the smaller fill-in trips to continue to sustain our households in-between larger tripsAmazon is up, though not as much as Dollar, in terms of spend/capita and appears to be gaining momentum in recent weeks. ” Spring 2020 Key Findings.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 31, 2023

In 2020, coffee leaf rust was first discovered on some of Hawaii’s islands. International Trade Centre partners with International Coffee Organisation on new Sustainability Initiatives in the Coffee Sector mapping project. Specialty Coffee Association announces 2023 Sustainability Award winners.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

Throughout the paused activity of 2020 and 2021, people everywhere were reminded of the delicate ecosystem that exists between individuals and their communities, as well as between people and their planet. Luckily, a commitment to more sustainable operations can coexist with healthy profits, and even growing margins.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Online ordering is obviously huge in 2020, and customers are craving comfort food when they’re ordering in, according to Upserve’s new 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry data collected from the company's 10,000+ restaurant customers. State of the Industry. Holiday Plans Impacted by COVID. Panera Bread. Moe’s.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

Takeout and delivery has continued to sustain interest on Yelp, still up 148 percent based on consumer interest relative to pre-pandemic levels. This report’s results are based on surveys conducted over a 12-month period from April 2019 to March 2020—the month when the first U.S. percent in 2020. percent in 2020.

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EATER

MAY 10, 2023

Ashley Randall Photography Crudo e Nudo made a thriving restaurant business out of sustainable seafood by reimagining what service looks like We often presume to understand restaurant economics because we know what a chicken breast costs at the supermarket. “I I could make this dish at home for $5,” goes the refrain. Profit: $9.32 (42.36

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2020

Using order data from January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 and a national consumer survey, DoorDash’s mid-year report checks in on popular food trends, nationally and regionally, how users ate through social distancing, cravings across the country, and more. Breakfast burritos were the 7th most ordered item on DoorDash in 2020.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 19, 2022

For ingrained, they source organic ingredients and superfoods to incorporate functionality into tasty treats. In 2020, they were among the top-performing Chicago restaurants on the ChowNow Marketplace, which they use as part of their ChowNow Direct subscription. . real food) ingredients,” says Andrew of the husband-and-wife team.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

Intelligent packaging allows restaurant owners to charge premium amount for well packaged meal, as consumers believe that sustainable packaging has a higher perceived value. Restaurants Are Stepping up their Online Food Delivery Game through Smart and Sustainable Packaging. Takeaway packaging industry is undergoing transition.

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The Restaurant Times

MAY 26, 2021

Online deliveries also ceased during Q2 of the year 2020. Source: Barbeque Nation. It is too early to predict whether or not buffet restaurants will be sustainable post-pandemic. The post Buffet Business Post-COVID: Is The Restaurant Model Still Sustainable? The pandemic has shaken the restaurant industry to the core.

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Future Food

MARCH 10, 2020

Did you know there is a sustainable volume of food and hospitality revenue for every project? This alters the financial dynamics of an outlet’s or precinct’s sustainable volume of F&B. Without this imperative, the sustainable volume of F&B spending could never be achieved.

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The Wine Knitter

OCTOBER 8, 2023

It’s all about sustainability. LUKE Sauvignon Blanc Columbia Valley Wahluke Slope AVA, 2022 ​This 100% Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from Evergreen and Rosebud Vineyards, two of Washington’s premier white wine vineyards. The grapes are sourced from seven different vineyards throughout Columbia Valley.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 14, 2022

In 2020 the restaurant industry generated $564 billion in sales (down a whopping $330 billion from pre-pandemic numbers), but the expected growth will be significant now that pandemic restrictions are being lifted. The overall industry employed more than 15 million U.S. 35 % of the overall male U.S. Nearly 10.4 % of the entire current U.S.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Here are the top 10 operational challenges restauranteurs should expect in 2020: 1. With nearly half of the United States imposing higher minimum wages starting in 2020, restaurants also need to focus on optimizing labor costs (especially as a percentage of sales). Finding and training staff. Conclusion.

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The Wine Knitter

APRIL 19, 2022

It is essential to do our part all year long and to move toward a more sustainable environment and a healthy future for the earth. Globally, more wineries than ever before are contributing their efforts to maintain sustainable practices in the vineyard and wine production. Concerning sustainable farming, this is what they have to say.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 15, 2023

Moreover, UK sales of oat milk increased by over 100% between 2019 and 2020 to £146 million (US $177.8 Its origins date back to the early 1990s, when Swedish food scientist Rickard Öste invented the drink while conducting research on lactose intolerance and sustainable food production.

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The Wine Knitter

MARCH 12, 2023

The grapes for this 100% Chardonnay are sourced from the Cline family’s J. Poppe sustainably farmed vineyard, the oldest Sonoma vineyard on the winery’s estate. Cantine Settesoli was founded in 1958, and it is the largest winery in Sicily and a source of ongoing research and innovative ideas.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

JULY 17, 2020

Enhancing sustainability and longevity. Deal Sourcing and Target Identification. The post Restaurant Acquisitions: A Three-Bucket Thesis for Transactions in 2020 and Beyond appeared first on Aaron Allen & Associates, Global Restaurant Consultants. Diversifying the portfolio and mitigating risk. Growing market share.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Many restaurant owners and managers immediately invested in multiple technology solutions to stay afloat in 2020, with contactless order and payment solutions being the most important. In addition to deploying technology to address these shifting customer habits, arguably one of the biggest hurdles restaurant operators face is vendor fatigue.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

percent from 2020, according to the National Restaurant Association. For many companies, the adjustment began in earnest in 2020, as awareness around climate change, racial and social equity issues, and COVID-19 changed the way people think about and prioritize ESG. Staffing Shortages Continue. Opportunities for 2022 and Beyond.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Despite the industry being at its most stable since 2019, customers being more educated and engaged around the issues impacting the food system, and massive strides made in creating sustainable and equitable conditions for staff, rising costs are greatly impacting both operations and the public’s dining out frequency.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 21, 2020

The world has too, and this will impact the behaviour and preferences of 2020’s coffee shop consumer. While COVID-19 will no doubt affect 2020’s sales figures, many countries are starting to ease their lockdown restrictions, which could see the industry experiencing growth in the second half of the year. Credit: Nicole Motteux.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Interestingly enough, the very source of a lot of this tension — technology — can also be the solution. News headlines give you a pretty good idea of what’s top of mind for employees at QSRs and fast-casual locations: Staffing Shortages : We’re still 14,000 restaurant jobs short of where we were in February of 2020.

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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 14, 2022

In the coffee industry, certifications are generally used to prove that a specific coffee was grown or purchased in an environmentally, socially, or financially sustainable way. Instead, it assists farmers in improving coffee quality and yields so that they can sustainably receive more money – improving their livelihoods in the long term.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Early in the pandemic, 72 percent of operators invested in delivery and mobile/online ordering to boost revenue during mandated stay-at-home orders according to TD's 2020 survey, and it appears the popularity of these offerings is here to stay. Sustainability and healthy options rising in importance. California.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

The book begins with foundational information (how to source ingredients, the tools to buy to make pie-making easier and more efficient) followed by chapters on crusts and crumbs and pie fillings. At the heart of Petee’s Pie, the goal is simple: a flavorful, flaky, tender crust and perfectly balanced ?lling.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2020

Some top trends include a rise in the prominence of mocktails and non-alcoholic drinks, demand for sustainable practices, and the addition of CBD drinks to menus across the country. Sustainability. Work with your chef to choose locally sourced ingredients and garnishes as part of your venue’s food order. Even better?

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The outbreak of the pandemic in 2020 ushered in new market dynamics that threw the traditional restaurant business model into disarray. Sustainable Business Practices . More than a decade ago, millennials started to advocate the cause of sustainability, and Gen Z has only added to it. Popular Restaurant Start-Up Trends 2022.

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Sante

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Boardroom Spirits, the award-winning, sustainable precision craft distiller announces the seasonal release of its annual holiday spirit, Nocino (28% ABV $39.99 Boardroom Spirits will also be at the 2020 Philadelphia Christmas Village. It brings us immense pride and happiness so many fans like our recipes.”

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EATER

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The Los Angeles-based business — named for a 16th-century term for the wives and daughters of fishermen that evolved into a slur for brash women — offers stylish tins of ethically sourced, sustainable seafood like smoked Atlantic salmon and wild-caught sardines. How did you get into the food industry?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Comfort food, outdoor dining, Riesling and streamlined menus were top trends for 2020, according to Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants ' seventh annual Culinary & Cocktail Trend Forecast for 2021. Culinary: 2020 Takeaways. Local is the New Sustainable. Cocktail/Beverage: 2020 Takeaways. Pour Me a Strong One.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2023

An interesting tidbit about those dark days of 2020-21: restaurants, bars, food trucks and other establishments that were able to remain efficient with their back of house (BOH) services were most likely to survive and even thrive. So, which back of office trends should restaurant ownership and management be concerned with heading into 2023?

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