Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the dynamic world of culinary innovation, 2024 marks a pivotal year where technology intertwines with the art of dining. Leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms, these platforms optimize stock levels, forecast demand, and minimize waste. Let’s redefine your digital dining experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

I want to highlight trends in restaurant promotion for 2024. Implement eco-friendly practices, such as reducing waste or using sustainable packaging. At the beginning of the year, we like talking about trends. They seem like anchors for the new year. Trends create frameworks to understand where to start and what to focus on.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

Environmental Consciousness – Consumer awareness and desire for more sustainable options is encouraging upcycling and waste reduction efforts that are good for business and good for the planet. Chef Showcases – Consumers are hungry for culinary experiences curated by chefs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Restaurant industry insiders offer their insights on F&B trends we can expect to see in 2024. Late Night Snacking : with the rise of trends like girl dinner this year, 2024 will be the year of late night snacking, with more consumers ordering delivery for food during late night hours.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 20, 2024

Scaling and Attracting Investors To effectively scale a multi-unit restaurant business in 2024, courting investors is often necessary. To build consistency, establishing clear systems and processes is a key imperative – whether it’s the tech stack (POS systems) or in operations (labor efficiency, food waste).

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2024

The ACSI Restaurant and Food Delivery Study 2024 is based on 14,604 completed surveys. Customers were chosen at random and contacted via email between April 2023 and March 2024 for the restaurant industries and between November 2023 and March 2024 for food delivery. between January and May 2024.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2024

According to the 2024 Technomic Breakfast Study , waffles are seeing a surge in popularity beyond breakfast—now appearing in appetizers, snacks and even desserts with operators realizing an economic boost. . Also, with its versatility across day parts, operators don’t have to bring in additional SKUs for new menu innovations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 22, 2024

High electric bills and wasted energy are the last things on their minds. According to the National Restaurant Association, operators’ 2024 sales should exceed $1 trillion. percent for the 12 months ending in May 2024 , highlighting the pressing need for energy management solutions. According to the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Moreover, predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms are being utilized for demand forecasting, effectively minimizing food waste and optimizing inventory management. 2024 AI Predictions As we enter the year 2024, the restaurant industry is on the brink of changes driven by AI that go beyond what is ordinary.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2024

Diners should expect to be delighted by modernized comfort food and low-waste menus, according to Unilever Food Solutions’ Future Menus Top North America Trends 2024 report. In the face of sustainability concerns, 65 percent of foodservice operators consider this trend the most relevant and expect this trend to grow.1

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

In the Nordics, the shift to digital receipts is an example of how payment innovation can directly reduce environmental impact, offering convenience and reducing waste. Payment providers like Nexi are also integrating sustainability into value chains to reduce environmental impact.

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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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Restaurant Business

MAY 15, 2024

A presentation and interview with Chef Aaron May at NRA Show 2024 Sunday, May 19, 12 PM & 2 PM: RATIONAL Booth 4840 Chicago (May 10, 2024) – Join us for an unforgettable culinary demonstration and interview with none other than celebrity chef Aaron May.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2024

Online Ordering Trends DoorDash released its fourth annual 2024 Restaurant Online Ordering Trends Report. based consumers of varying backgrounds and found: Consumers rely on online ordering to enjoy the best of their neighborhoods, with DoorDash seeing a 21 percent year-over-year increase in orders placed on the platform in Q1 2024.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2024

As we look forward to 2024, we see emerging patterns that are set to redefine cocktail culture, sparking creativity, and tantalizing our taste buds in unexpected ways. Included in this exploration, you will find an exclusive recipe that embodies these 2024 cocktail trends.

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Restaurant Business

MAY 15, 2024

Chicago (May 10, 2024) – RATIONAL is excited to announce its participation at this year's National Restaurant Association Show, where it will showcase the iVario and iCombi, two of its innovative, intelligent cooking systems designed to transform professional kitchens worldwide.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

In 2018, when China stopped accepting plastics and recycling from the US, waste management professionals wondered whether the recycling industry could survive the loss of a major market for America’s commodity scrap. billion by 2024. Two years later, the verdict is in. percent a year, and the plastic recycling market by $14.74

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7 Shifts

JULY 25, 2024

With an expected annual growth rate of 4.57% from 2024 to 2029, meal kits provide an opportunity to increase revenue and reach more customers. This way, you reduce food waste and generate revenue from products that would otherwise go unused. Combos also help manage inventory and cut down on food waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Sustainability – As consumer demand for eco-friendly practices continued to rise, restaurants responded accordingly with efforts to reduce food waste, enhance supply chain sustainability, and adopt environmentally responsible packaging. Food waste is a huge, expensive issue, with fresh foods often rotting on trucks during transport.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 17, 2024

Unfortunately, there is a lot of food waste in restaurants and a good restaurant food costing software takes in data from a POS and can help with this issue. The survey was commissioned by HungerRush and conducted by Dynata in March 2024 of 1,000 U.S. However, there are some ways that restaurant operators can control food costs.

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7 Shifts

JULY 20, 2024

By analyzing these reports, you can optimize pricing, control restaurant costs , reduce waste, and improve overall profitability. It helps you see which ingredients are being used frequently so you can maintain the right amount of stock on hand, reducing waste and spoilage.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 3, 2024

In fact, according to the National Coffee Association’s NCDT Spring 2024 report, 67% of Americans have consumed a coffee in the last day. According to Datassential’s Buzz 2024 report, the leading factors attracting customers out of the home for coffee occasions are convenience, quality and price.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 24, 2024

In a complementary report, 2024 Restaurant Diner Survey Insights , RightResponse AI examined diners’ online search behaviors, review habits, and expectations regarding review responses. That’s a great commitment, but I think money and time is being wasted on templated and generic reviews.

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Lavu

MARCH 17, 2025

By accurately calculating food costs, restaurant owners can set the right menu prices, reduce waste, and maximize their profits. Reduce Waste : Track daily waste, use FIFO (First In, First Out), and train staff on portion control. Smart pricing not only protects your margins but also helps minimize waste.

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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. More than 68 percent reported implementing sustainability practices.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Portion control Portion control or managing the amount of food served to customers can help you reduce waste, use ingredients wisely, and maintain consistent restaurant food costs. This allows you to use up ingredients that might otherwise go to waste while offering customers something new and exciting.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Sunday nights taking inventory in the freezer and coolers until I couldn’t feel my fingertips anymore helped me to understand what everything costs and how impactful waste, theft, spoilage, and inaccurate counts can be. Happy holidays and positive vibes for an even better 2024.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Build a mobile-friendly restaurant website In 2024, roughly around 63% of all web traffic came from mobile devices. Blog about food to boost your restaurant’s online visibility Don’t waste your website’s potential by just posting your menu or event updates.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

Businesses share eco-friendly ideals with their customers by ethically eliminating food waste and purchasing locally produced foods to gain popularity. Using eco-friendly procedures in your restaurant’s operations will demonstrate your dedication to sustainability.

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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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Apicbase

MARCH 5, 2025

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. Was it a waste issue? The waste dashboard. A significant hit.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Andina sources them mostly from Mexico, where a perfect storm of colder weather , floods , and price manipulations by drug cartels caused prices to fluctuate between $37 and $67 from July 2023 to July 2024. Everything from internet connections to waste removal services has gotten more expensive. Higher protein prices — beef is up 4.5

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The Eat Restaurant

APRIL 29, 2024

Managing various payment and reservation systems simultaneously is far from ideal, often leading to lost revenue, wasted time, and frustrated customers due to double entries and manual transactions. For restaurant owners, smooth operations are important.

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Qu

OCTOBER 17, 2024

billion in 2024 from USD 6.08 Reduce food waste Advanced kitchen technology can significantly boost both the guest experience and operational efficiency. As a result, you’ll improve speed of service and significantly reduce food waste by preventing over-preparation. With all these benefits, it’s no wonder that the U.S.

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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. The operator can take advantage of the opportunity to reduce waste from too much stockholding and use less labour resources for a narrow menu. Small is beautiful.

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Qu

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

billion in 2024 from USD 6.08 Reduce food waste Advanced kitchen technology can significantly boost both the guest experience and operational efficiency. As a result, you’ll improve speed of service and significantly reduce food waste by preventing over-preparation. With all these benefits, it’s no wonder that the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 28, 2024

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 2024 and give attackers something else to do this year.

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