Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

B Corp Restaurants As of early 2024, almost 150 restaurants around the world have achieved the certification, from fine-dining independents to fast-casual chains, with hotels, breweries and food delivery companies also dotting the list. But is B Corp certification something restaurants should pursue?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news on the impact of California's minimum wage, customer satisfaction, AI use in restaurants, popular cocktails and bathroom readiness. Early Impact of California's Minimum Wage A new edition of The Anchor from Placer.ai, written by R.J.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2024

Restaurant leaders representing nearly 3,700 QSR, fast casual, casual dining, and fine dining locations shared 2024’s top challenges and opportunities alongside plans for investment in back-of-house technology, increased sales, and team training, benefits, and support.

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7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2023

She now co-owns Poppy + Rose, Poppy & Seed , and Root of all Food , an LA-based catering company. She joined us on The Pre-Shift Podcast to discuss her philosophy on managing a team, including how she coaches managers. But first, Reed recounts how she followed her husband into restaurants. "I It served a purpose. I seen the books.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Getty Images These tiny to-go containers of dressings, salsas, vinegars, and more are great to use in your weeknight cooking This post originally appeared in the February 17, 2024 edition of The Move , pro tips and advice from Eater’s dining experts, direct to your inbox, direct to your inbox. Subscribe now. I’m a boring home cook.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Hardee's, and Panda Express are just some of the leading restaurant chains that have added plant-based items to their menus over the past 12 months, with Del Taco, Qdoba Mexican Eats, Red Robin, and Yard House adding additional items to their existing plant-based offerings. This data covers U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

They touched on topics such as delivery, ghost (dark) kitchens, automation, plant-based menu items, food waste, sustainability, staffing and retention and more. percent by 2024, and 2020 will be a catalyst year that could drive that number up. Food Halls – the numbers for current and future growth are substantial.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Suddenly we find that 2024 is almost behind us now but Future Food would like to share with you the trends and insight that we see across the food and hospitality sector. Innovative trends are emerging, reshaping the industry landscape and offering fresh opportunities for growth. Source mccrindle.com.au

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Apicbase

MARCH 5, 2025

Apicbase provides deep insights into every back-of-house metric. A surprising drop in profit margin caught my eye, kicking off an investigation that revealed a serious procurement and waste issue one that quietly drained thousands in profits. Looking at Q4 of 2024 and the first two months of 2025, one site stands outDresden.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features an economic report from Yelp, super Super Bowl stats, delivery trends, megatrends, best cities for BBQ and top venues. Yelponomics. Yelp released its first-ever annual Yelp Economic Average? YEA) report, a benchmark of local economic strength in the U.S.

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Qu

OCTOBER 17, 2024

billion in 2024 from USD 6.08 Enhance order accuracy Sixty-four percent of brands surveyed say that order accuracy is mediocre or weak, which has a direct impact on guest satisfaction. Unified kitchen systems that integrate data from all ordering channels—digital, in-store, and delivery—play a vital role in enhancing order management.

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Qu

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

billion in 2024 from USD 6.08 Enhance order accuracy Sixty-four percent of brands surveyed say that order accuracy is mediocre or weak, which has a direct impact on guest satisfaction. Unified kitchen systems that integrate data from all ordering channels—digital, in-store, and delivery—play a vital role in optimizing order management.

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Apicbase

APRIL 5, 2024

The 2024 Square Future of Restaurants report surveyed thousands of restaurant owners and customers across the United States, Canada, and the UK. And over half of respondents said they plan to spend more on technology and automation tools in 2024. What Back-of-House Processes Can Restaurants Automate?

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Restaurant365

JULY 24, 2020

Shelter-in-place orders, dine-in restrictions and diners’ hesitation to eat out have combined to prompt restaurants to shift their focus to takeout and delivery. Increased demand for food delivery had already boosted the growth of ghost kitchens, and the COVID-19 pandemic has escalated both the popularity and profitability of the model. Size of U.S.

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7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

In fact, 45% of restaurant operators expect their competition to be much more intense in 2024 than last year. The competition in the restaurant industry is getting tighter. That said, we've compiled some of the best techniques for increasing restaurant sales and taking your business to new heights.

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QSR Automations

JANUARY 22, 2024

Nation’s Restaurant News has unveiled its predictions for 2024 , encompassing everything from finance to the ever-evolving landscape of food & beverage. A key part of automating your restaurant is connecting your front and back of house; that’s where ConnectSmart® Host comes in.

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QSR Automations

JANUARY 15, 2024

As we begin to fully dive into 2024, the key to operational efficiency lies in leveraging cutting-edge technologies. Higher Food Quality, Less Waste One of the standout features of ConnectSmart® Kitchen is the ability to manage the flow of food around the kitchen, ensuring that all food arrives at the table at the same time.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

To give you the full picture of the positives and negatives of what lies ahead for 2024, we combed through dozens of recent industry reports and compiled a list of 93 restaurant industry statistics. Restaurant Industry Stats 2024 – Our Top 10 10 restaurant industry stats for 2024 to keep in mind. Let’s dig in. billion by 2030.

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OneDine

JANUARY 9, 2024

With the onset of 2024, there’s no better time for restaurateurs to embrace innovative technological advancements to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and stay ahead in a competitive market. In 2024, we can expect a surge in the use of QR codes for menu browsing, ordering, and payment processing.

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Deliverect

AUGUST 20, 2020

The US restaurant delivery market is projected to reach $32 billion by 2024 , growing at an annual rate of 5%. That’s why we’ve put together this guide so you don’t have to waste time searching around for advice. To put that in perspective, that’s more than the GDP of the entire European nation of Iceland. Create an order packing area.

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Delivery Design Food Order Online Ordering 145

Apicbase

JANUARY 28, 2025

Before we dive into the challenges of the Autumn Budget 2024, lets step back and look at the bigger picture. When the Autumn Budget landed, food and drink leaders warned ministers that the tax increase would cost the British Hospitality industry 3 billion and force businesses to reduce investments, cut jobs, and raise customer prices.

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SpotOn

MARCH 27, 2024

In January 2024, the New York City Council voted and passed the Skip the Stuff bill. While the bill aims to reduce the amount of plastic waste impacting the environment, Skip the Stuff will also force restaurants to alter their operations. The Skip the Stuff law aims to reduce excessive plastic waste in restaurants.

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Restaurant Law Waste Online Ordering 2024 52

Lavu

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

A modern Point of Sale (POS) system can help you do just that by cutting costs, reducing waste, and streamlining operations. Here are the 7 must-have POS features that can transform your business: Inventory Tracking : Reduce food waste by 10% with real-time stock management and automated alerts. More importantly is Dual Pricing.

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SpotOn

DECEMBER 30, 2024

At the beginning of 2024, the NRA reported that 73% of operators expected profit to be less or the same over the year, with 38% saying they didn't make any profit in 2023. We all know it. Restaurant profit margins are pretty low. But not entirely because of inflation, labor shortages, and high food costs. Overhead costs.

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SpotOn

JULY 9, 2024

As seen in the chart below, G2 also recognized SpotOn as one of the POS leaders in the restaurant industry in 2024. Awards:  Leader, Highest User Adoption, Best Support - 2024 Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Awards:  Leader, Highest User Adoption, Best Support - 2024 Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 The onsite training was very well done."

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Apicbase

JULY 22, 2024

He cited proprietary research that the global food services and facilities management company has conducted on sustainable eating programs, sustainable ingredients, and carbon-neutral dishes, plus partner programs focusing on food waste avoidance and sustainable eating. Innovation took centre stage in the debate.

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Qu

OCTOBER 17, 2024

billion in 2024 from USD 6.08 Enhance order accuracy Sixty-four percent of brands surveyed say that order accuracy is mediocre or weak, which has a direct impact on guest satisfaction. Unified kitchen systems that integrate data from all ordering channels—digital, in-store, and delivery—play a vital role in optimizing order management.

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Apicbase

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The new CSRD regulations require large food service companies to report on Scope 3 emissions, which can be difficult to manage. Scope 3 emissions come from areas outside your direct operations, like your suppliers and logistics, yet they account for about 70% of your restaurant’s total carbon footprint. This is where Apicbase can help.

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Qu

APRIL 12, 2024

At Qu, we believe there are 5 AI focus areas that restaurant leaders should consider adopting in 2024: 1. This ensures consistent and enjoyable interactions and gives you the flexibility to scale back on staff count, if needed, amidst rising labor costs. Amidst the growing buzz, unlocking AI’s true potential remains challenging.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Recipes – Your Core Data Set The back of house or production side of a food business is notoriously hard to manage. Here are the key considerations to look out for when making your decision. Here are the top features to look out for to make that happen. Workflows are criss crossing each other all the time.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Successful ghost kitchens lean heavily on integrated technology systems to accept online orders, process payments, and manage back-end operations. Are they still the back alley operation they used to be? It’s an open secret but cloud kitchens are as much about tech as they are about food. We wouldn’t either.

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Apicbase

JUNE 12, 2024

The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Technology Landscape report 2024 finds that 76% of operators say using technology gives them a competitive edge. Inventory management software helps you reduce waste, avoid over-ordering, and keep the necessary ingredients on hand to meet customer demand.

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Apicbase

JANUARY 13, 2023

With smart food ordering — meaning leveraging tech for inventory management and vendor selection — operators can cut down on food waste by 80%. The average profit margin for US restaurants in 2022 was 10.6% , showing it’s slowly inching back to pre-pandemic levels (12% in 2019). This trend is expected to continue in 2023.

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PathSpot

JULY 16, 2024

Restaurants face safety challenges in their back-of-house (BOH) areas, including kitchens, refrigerators, and freezers. Additionally, effective storage practices preserve ingredient quality and freshness, minimizing food waste and enhancing cost efficiency through digital food labeling.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature restaurant community support endeavors, new tech and a little holiday fun. Supporting Independents. Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. launched the Ocean Spray Farmers for Chefs Alliance with the goal of helping as many qualifying independent restaurants as possible cover rent, utilities, and payroll costs.

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Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Online Ordering Food Truck 367

EATER

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Movie images: Janus Films, MovieStillsDB, Walt Disney Studios/MovieStillsDB, New Line Cinema/MovieStillsDB, Getty Images What to add to your Netflix queue when you want to feel really hungry For just about as long as there have been movies, food has played a meaningful role in film. But what exactly constitutes a great food movie?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

” According to a 2024 global survey by Lightspeed, 45 percent of consumers are taking part in solo sit-down meals, and a further 34 percent categorize the experience as a form of self care – citing the peace and quiet of the meal and the opportunity to partake in people-watching as top priorities to get out of the experience. .”

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