Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

With the season of food and Thanksgiving when holiday food is at the forefront, what are defined standards and procedures that restaurants should keep top-of-mind to set the expectations regarding food handling and preparation during the holiday rush? Cool foods rapidly to get out of the Temperature Danger Zone.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2023

In the waning days of 2022, FDA issued an updated Food Code with several important updates. economy, and the Food Code impacts virtually every American. Let’s examine the key new provisions of the 2022 Food Code. Many of the key changes in the 2022 Food Code relate to food allergens.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2020

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued two temporary food labeling guidance documents that attempt to balance industry supply and demand during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Labeling on Packaged Food Sold by Restaurants and Food Manufacturing Facilities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Traditional sit-down restaurants and mobile food businesses have uniquely different needs when it comes to insurance. And when it comes to a traditional sit-down restaurant versus a mobile food business, such as a food truck, catering business, or food cart, the insurance needs of both are vastly different and unique.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 22, 2024

Previously, he co-founded CAKE, which was acquired by Sysco and helped create Sysco Labs, a platform for food service distributors. "People "People tend to go to fast-food restaurants for the speed and lower price point. Local restaurants can and should leverage technology to improve operations and cut costs and time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

However, the impact that AI is already having on the food industry is without parallel, helping to lower food prices, increase the availability of certain products or ingredients, and prevent supply chain shortages. With AI, food companies can calm ingredients that trigger allergens.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2023

The menu is also a great place to indicate whether you are validated by a third-party program like Gluten-Free Food Service (GFFS), a designation that signals to gluten-free diners that you take their needs seriously and are implementing the proper measures to eliminate cross-contact.

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Next Restaurants

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

By Denise Langenegger, Contributor Around 32 million US citizens have a diagnosed food allergy , making up 10.8% By learning more about food allergies and better communicating with those affected by these issues, restaurateurs can help to create a more inclusive environment for all diners. of all adults and 7.6% of all children.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 22, 2021

While daily specials delivered in family boxes might be quite affordable and frugal, food delivery itself often costs more than the meal for one which can hit monthly discretionary spending quite hard. They became even more cost-efficient, food waste conscious and generally more responsible. Online Ordering Will Continue to Thrive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 22, 2024

The FDA has already issued more than 50 food recalls in 2024, causing many consumers to worry about food safety – and raising an important question for the restaurant industry: Would we know exactly what to do in a recall situation? As food recalls continue, it’s wise for restaurants to review their recall protocols.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

The discussion included food, beverage, nutrition, lifestyle and unique aspects of boutique and high volume foodservice. Food trucks that bring food to patrons where they live and work has become a part of everyday life. Today’s restaurant guests are more knowledgeable and food savvy than ever before.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Alongside wild stories detailing how foodborne illnesses can happen, Shaw offers practical solutions to avoid food safety breaches. Shaw is a food safety specialist, podcaster, founder of Savvy Food Safety, co-founder of My Trusted Source, and an entrepreneur, author, and speaker who spent 30+ years working in the foodservice industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2022

Animal welfare and food processing concerns are making consumers explore environmentally-friendly food alternatives, prompting a rise in vegan food demand. Vegan trends are not only limited to raw ingredients, but they are also spreading to other domains of foods and beverages, such as confectioneries. from 2022-to 2032.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2020

Maybe the absolute last thing any restaurant wants to focus on are food safety regulations such as the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Maybe the absolute last thing any restaurant wants to focus on are food safety regulations such as the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Have a Plan… and Write It Down!

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 26, 2024

Food allergies in the United States affect an estimated 26 million adults and six million children (10.8 and 8 percent, respectively) and the number of people telling restaurants about their food allergies upfront is increasing. To keep up, restaurants need systems that can quickly check if dishes contain allergens and alert staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2023

To do so, they will need to create a complete food safety program to protect the restaurant itself from reputational harm and financial crisis. This may occur when raw meat touches another ingredient, or when a potential allergen touches another area of the kitchen. Wait staff should also remind diners of the risk as appropriate.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2024

To promote sustainability and help reduce meat consumption, Mush Foods introduced 50Cut, a mushroom mycelium blend to the US market for chef use in meat, poultry, and fish dishes. To learn more, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Mush Foods Culinary Director AJ Schaller.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

He began his life-long career in the hospitality business at the food service division of Stouffer in Newark, N.J., and joined the Marriott Corporation in 1965 to help launch its fast-food division, beginning with Hot Shoppes Jr., It’s fun to be able to offer the city food from such a great brand through our Kitchen Center.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

Lavu, the restaurant technology services company, estimates 42 percent of food purchases are made online. What’s more, consumers tend to spend extra on their food when ordering by themselves, either through kiosks or branded apps. Improve Order Size and Revenue with Predictive Technology.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Food preparing robots are helping restaurants execute cooking tasks more efficiently, shaving valuable seconds off the time it takes for an order to reach a customer. On a base level, service robots are enhancing the restaurant experience through their sheer novelty – who wouldn’t be curious to be served food by a cute robot?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 7, 2020

Great service can make up for poor food, but great food cannot make up for poor service. All food service managers want employees to be trained in the following key areas: Knowledgeable about the menu and menu item specifications. Allergens–especially on new menu items or specials. Safety and Sanitation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2021

If the technology in question is online ordering then large, vibrant images representing the food or drink on offer, clear references to any allergens and links/sub menus for customer favorites and meal deals should all be included.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2020

Meticulously clean equipment, floors, walls and other surfaces to prevent dust, food particles and other debris from entering the restaurant’s HVAC system. In addition, these scrubbers can remove dust, allergens, smoke, odors and other pollutants from air and surfaces.

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The Rail

OCTOBER 7, 2022

million food workers. These can range from food quality complaints to food safety lapses and their consequences. Regardless, any issue stemming from a food handler’s lack of training could end in extreme monetary losses for a restaurant. The Importance of Food Safety Training. million for a fast-food restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2020

We are designing menus in the following ways with this trend in mind: Plant Based Foods : In 2020 we will be designing menus with more plant based foods than ever! Instagramable food, beverage and experiences are very popular on events so incorporate this from the initial planning. Design and style play a huge role in events.

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EATER

JUNE 17, 2020

At these community-run sites, anyone is welcome to take or leave food One afternoon in May, artist and community gardener Sade Boyewa was scrolling through her Instagram feed when she caught a photo of a commercial fridge sitting outside a brownstone in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. The line to the food pantry snakes around two blocks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Favorite Super Bowl Foods A JeffBet study revealed America’s favorite Super Bowl foods, with some gameday classics appearing further down the list than you might expect. Almost universally, it was found to be the nation’s second favorite Super Bowl food. Rank Super Bowl Food Average Monthly Searches 1.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Food Service Skills For Your Resume. 5 Restaurant & Food Service Skills for Your Resume. Health, Allergen, and Food Safety Training and Certifications. Food allergies. Examples include a TIPS certification , ServSafe Allergen , or a local accredited restaurant safety course. Cooking and Food Preparation.

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The Rail

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Some people are adopting these diets for health reasons, while others are just curious about how their health might improve by eliminating certain foods and ingredients. It’s estimated that 32 million Americans have food allergies. Of course, no food service business wants to sacrifice quality or taste simply to be allergy-friendly.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 28, 2021

72% of Americans eat food from a restaurant at least twice a week, meaning hundreds of millions of Americans frequently trust foodservice establishments to prepare their meals in a safe and sanitary environment. However, surfaces that touch food not only needs to be cleaned but sanitized. Food Storage. Develop a HACCP Plan.

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Apicbase

MARCH 17, 2025

Olive oil prices had surged, hitting food costs hard. By negotiating a bulk deal, Chris solved two problems at once: Lower food costs, higher margins. Allergen and nutritional data needed verification. Theres More: Costings, Allergens, Purchasing ListsAll Updated Chris still looked sceptical. A smart move.

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The Rail

MARCH 31, 2023

You can also utilize sensors that monitor temperature and humidity and check for risks of foodborne illness while the food is transported to your restaurant, so you only serve the healthiest options. The sales of plant-based foods grew three times faster than overall food sales in 2021 , and there is no sign of a reversal.

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The Rail

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Read on to learn about the next big thing in food service industry. Customers can now interact with a digital or virtual assistant to make their meal selection, get information about menu items ( such as allergens ), place orders or make reservations, and receive notifications when orders are ready for pick-up.

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Culinary Digital

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Every industrys food services have different requirements and needs, but we all get cold. If your food service management hasnt already adjusted your menus to include piping hot drinks, warm soups, and other wintertime comfort foods, now is the time to be ready for any more big storms and cold spikes next month. Talk to Us 1.

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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In part 2 of the Better Food, Better Profits series we explore one of the hottest trends in the foodservice industry for 2021-2022 – clean label food. What Is Clean Label Food? Food as close as possible to its basic natural state. Less additives, allergens and preservatives. Clean Label Food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Back in December 2019 , I wrote a piece commenting on the rapid increase in chargebacks in the food and beverage industry. In turn, many consumers tried options like food delivery services and click-and-collect for the first time. Chargebacks are up across the board, in the food and beverage industry and at large.

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Hot Schedules

JANUARY 29, 2020

The Rise of Food Allergies. million children) are managing food allergies. require emergency medical attention from contact with a food allergen. Accurate allergen information is critical to guarantee your guests’ safety. And how to keep your guests safe and happy. R oughly 15 million Americans (including 5.9

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