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New 2D Barcodes Offer Easy Access to Dynamic Information for Food Traceability and More

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants started using 2D barcodes (such as QR codes) at dining tables to offer digital menus and even allow patrons to order with their smartphones during the pandemic, when contactless transactions were necessary. Since then, the practice has become ubiquitous. Traceability is heightened.

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Best Practices for Surviving in a Cautious Landscape

Modern Restaurant Management

Then it’s a matter of leveraging their strengths, including unique menu offerings, fresh and high-quality ingredients, community engagement, and a full dining experience. "Guests want to know what items are included in each dish, where the products come from, and other information like allergens. . "Increasing

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Dining Trends for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

Experiential dining, plant-based menus and sustainability were hot topics in the Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) 2023 Trends Report. The visionary panel that explored dining away from home included members with specific expertise and interest in restaurant dining and the hospitality industry.

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FDA Relaxes Nutrition Facts and Menu Labeling Requirements for Restaurants and Food Manufacturers During COVID-19 Emergency

Modern Restaurant Management

As reported every day in the news, kitchens across the country are shuttering often with inventory on hand and retailers cannot stock their shelves fast enough to meet consumer demand as panic-buying abounds. allergen information required by the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act.

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The Rise of Transparent Dining and What It Means for Restaurants

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Restaurants can meet transparency expectations on their menus by redesigning menus to highlight ingredients and allergens, utilizing QR codes for additional information, and providing helpful digital search features online for diners. These efforts offer a dining experience thats informed and easy to navigate.

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Crafting Allergy-Friendly Dining Experiences Using Payment Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

To keep up, restaurants need systems that can quickly check if dishes contain allergens and alert staff. This requires technology that can analyze ingredients against common allergens and instantly inform the kitchen and serving staff. QR code menus, for example, are a simple but effective solution for diners with allergies.

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Restaurant Inspections Checklist and Guide [Get an A+ Rating]

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And regardless of whether these guests are dining in, taking out, or getting delivery, food safety needs to be at the top of mind for your restaurant and your staff. Health inspections are routine at restaurants – and for good reason. How does a typical inspection work and how do I prepare? Sanitation.