Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Winnow Raises $20M to Fight Food Waste. The company, with US offices located in Iowa City, has recently made headlines in the country, having been selected as a food waste innovator and recipient of the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Kroger Foundation Grant. 63 million tons of food is wasted every year. ” Marc Zornes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. Christmas Day delivers second-highest day for check value across 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2022

percent from March 2021 to March 2022, accounting for the highest inflation rate since December 1981. AvT provides the “why” behind your food cost variance, whether it be shrinkage, waste, breakage of contract prices, etc. Track Food Waste. Food waste can come from many different areas of a restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Nearly three-fourths of respondents reported using the channel at least 1x weekly, a slight decline from May 2021. Takeout and delivery also have remained constant since May 2021 — 66 percent used takeout at least one time weekly, and 52 percent used delivery. Why Breakfast Is Back. see below).

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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

OCTOBER 24, 2024

For Sleepy Bee, we submitted our assessment in June 2021, entered the review process in March 2022, and completed it in November of 2022. Waste management programs like recycling, composting, and any food-waste reduction measuring done can also help in this category. Once that is submitted you are subject to a thorough review.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Issues identified of increasing importance include reducing food waste, ethical sourcing and social justice. 2021 Midyear U.S. Trends Update, Technomic, July 2021. What’s Next for Independent Restaurants, IFMA 2021. Planning Program, Technomic 2021. To read the entire report, click here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

This zero waste cooking technique will also allow chefs and bartenders to creatively repurpose leftover produce and give it new life. For instance, Metz is leaning into upcycling, zero-waste, excess food remediation initiatives, and providing compostable takeout dinnerware for eco-conscious dining. ” – T.J.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2022

According to a 2021 survey of restaurant owners , 87 percent of respondents either somewhat or strongly agreed that implementing new technology has been critical for the survival of their business during the pandemic. Better food waste management. By using the IoT, you can reduce food waste by approximately 1%-4%.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

million Americans in November 2021, ultimately have seen 3% of the workforce quit their jobs, with that figure estimated to be double in hospitality. Cut Your Food Waste. No one wants to be wasting food, but without consistent, easily accessed inventory data, many operators don’t know how much is going to waste.

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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. Often, the resulting waste was not only the food but also the associated costs and energy spent on more waste management.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Though many of the market forces that shaped the restaurant industry in 2021 were closely linked to disruption from the pandemic's onset in 2020, 2022 brings new challenges — and opportunities. A short menu can slim down the food costs through streamlined inventory management, as well as reduced food waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Seventy-four percent of full service restaurants (FSRs) managed to maintain or increase their sales during the pandemic; however, profit margins in 2021 declined to 10 percent, compared to 12 percent in 2019, according to third annual State of Full Service Restaurants Report released by TouchBistro.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

According to the 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry Mid-Year Update , more than 3 in 4 restaurant operators struggle with recruitment and retention, despite an increase in employment. Both of these technological advancements are instrumental in ensuring excellent customer service and reducing food waste. Kitchen operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The EV market experienced explosive growth in 2021, which is projected to continue into 2022. billion in 2021 profits for their EVs – more than six times higher than its 2020 earnings. Are you minimizing waste (and associated costs)? In January, Tesla reported $5.5 Are you staffed properly to meet this higher demand?

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EATER

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The guide covers Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Phang-Nga This week, Michelin announced its 2021 stars for Thailand. The 2021 MICHELIN Guide Thailand Unveils New Stars, With Sustainable Gastronomy And Culinary Ecosystem In Focus [Michelin]. J’aime by Jean-Michel Lorain. Khao (Ekkamai). Methavalai Sorndaeng. Saneh Jaan. Sushi Masato.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2022

This is especially important for potential clients prone to allergies, given that the region has been clouded by recurrent wildfires in 2020 and 2021. This can save a restaurant thousands of dollars by ensuring produce is not wasted. Is There ROI for These Measures?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

About 88 percent say they will consider moving from paper to digital menus this year, according to Square’s Future of Restaurant 2021 Report. By optimizing inventory to meet demand and menu offers, restaurants can also minimize costs and waste. Think, no brick and mortar, no association with primary brands.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

From reusable and recyclable packaging to zero-waste options, restaurants are continuing to prioritize sustainable initiatives. The What’s Hot survey was conducted in October 2021. Sustainability will continue to influence menus and how restaurants make decisions across the board.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2023

According to the National Restaurant Association , between October 2021 and March 2022 unfilled jobs exceeded total hires by an average of 500,000 a month in the hospitality industry alone. These occurrences can lead to increased waste, ultimately driving up costs that your business must eat.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

is rolling out a suite of features and extended price cuts through March 2021 to support restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are also extending its Open Door pricing which waives subscription and cover fees in the US, Canada and other select markets through March 2021. Serving Up a Side of Democracy. CutOutCutlery.

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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Taking advantage of the growing trend of reducing food waste is a great way to achieve both. By taking a few simple actions to reduce food waste, operators can position themselves as a conscious business that appeals to the heart of their patrons. The Food Waste Pandemic. Covid-19 Boosts Food Waste Reduction Trend.

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EATER

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The top line mission is to address social isolation, food waste, and food scarcity at the same time, says Bob Wilms, director of the restaurants parent organization, Free Food Harlem. percent in 2021 to 12.4 The child poverty rate in the United States more than doubled in recent years, increasing from 5.2 Census Bureau.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2022

To eliminate waste, I always make pickles or fermentations with excess vegetables and dry cure meats for our charcuterie program to utilize any excess proteins. Waste reduction- We practice utilizing our waste as much as we can away from the generalist notion of putting things up as specials.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2021

If debit or credit card information was exposed, credit monitoring is a waste of money—without a Social Security number, a new credit line cannot be opened via an exposed credit card alone. Let’s protect ourselves in 2021 and give attackers something else to do this year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The National Restaurant Association’s 2021 State of the Industry report showed only 83% of Gen Z consumers wanted to return to restaurants. This is driving operators to find new ways to catch the attention of these potential patrons. Below are a few ideas to attract Gen Z customers to your restaurant. Prioritize Convenience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Allowing guests to view menus via QR code means less paper waste for restaurants, and more opportunities to improve their online menu design. OpenTable reported a 44 percent growth rate from 2019 to 2021 in the U.S. in the online food delivery sector. from 2019 to 2020.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

In fall 2016 he signed a baseball contract with the New York Mets before returning to the NFL in 2021. Founded in 2006, Just Salad is the fast-casual restaurant industry’s leading proponent of zero-waste practices. Through it all, Tim's true passion remains the work of the Tim TebowFoundation, which he began in 2010.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

For instance, Denny's, an American table service diner-style restaurant chain, launched two ghost kitchen brands in 2021 to increase its market share. Postmates' rapid growth and penetration in the virtual kitchen market has attracted so much interest that Uber planned to buy Postmates in late 2021 for $2.65

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

However, since the start of 2021, Randy’s has seen a wave of interest from both domestic and international franchisees. The Costa Mesa location, opened in March 2021 and the first in Orange County, sold over 100,000 donuts in its ten days. The company reported a 24 percent same-store sales increase in March 2021. "We

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 11, 2020

As 2021 begins, there are many restaurant management best practices that can be applied to strengthen your business, in the short and long term. Here are 11 tips to set yourself up for success in 2021. Your cash flow may have been tight in 2020, so 2021 is the time to focus on your cash flow recovery and next steps.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2021

As an added benefit, this can free up time that restaurant staff may have previously wasted taking orders via phone, while simultaneously increasing order accuracy. Digital payments are even more popular in 2021, thanks to the reduced risk of contamination. Customers no longer have to hand over their cash or cards to servers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2023

By 2021 we asked the question a little differently and found 22 percent of consumers said they were currently eating out but 16 percent still said they would not until the pandemic ended. Adults 18+ to ask how COVID was impacting people’s comfort levels with eating out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

." The rating agency's analysts expect operating profit to decline by more than 30 percent this year due to coronavirus-related business restrictions, and grow by around 15 percent in 2021. "The Most of all, this is a time for restaurants to rethink their traditional business models, often ones passed down through generations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

This all equates to less wasted ad spend and a more loyal user base. According to research from the National Restaurant Association, off-premise traffic made up 70 percent of restaurant traffic industry wide in July 2020, and increased to 80% in July 2021.

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EATER

APRIL 26, 2024

Photo courtesy of Tivoli Mushrooms As demand flourishes, managing the waste from the growing process (known as substrate) poses some problems but brings solutions that could ensure a sustainable future for the market This story originally appeared on Civil Eats. Fruiting mushrooms in substrate.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

Factors to Incorporate in Your 2021 Restaurant Forecasting. Inaccurate sales forecasting can result in wasted funds on labor, inventory, and even operating expenses for the restaurant. Wasted inventory is one of the most needless - yet avoidable - expenses that a restaurant can make. Table of Contents. Inventory Management.

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