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Best Practices for Surviving in a Cautious Landscape

Modern Restaurant Management

." In addition to searching for a value proposition, guests are concerned with food safety and sustainability, making it even more of a challenge for restaurants, but technology and vendor relationships can help operators. "For "For me, it’s all about transparency," Kulasooriya said. "Guests

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The Rise of Transparent Dining and What It Means for Restaurants

The Rail

According to a study from Delierect , 43% of restaurant diners say they are willing to pay more for sustainable dishes, and 68% believe restaurants should take active steps to reduce food waste. They expect restaurants to prove their claims and back up buzzwords like "local" and "sustainable" with verifiable facts.

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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. 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.

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MRM Research Roundup: Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day 2024 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Nearly all restaurateurs (98 percent) believe AI will solve some of their staffing challenges, particularly around food prep and delivery management (42 percent), voice ordering technology (41 percent), predictive ordering and inventory management (39 percent), and food prep robots (38 percent).

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20 Restaurant Skills You'll Quickly Learn on the Job (Updated)

7 Shifts

Health, Allergen, and Food Safety Training and Certifications. Examples include a TIPS certification , ServSafe Allergen , or a local accredited restaurant safety course. Cooks and back-of-house employees tend to work with inventory management software and kitchen display technology. Cross-contamination. Undercooking.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

The continued rent increases add another layer of uncertainty for operators, raising the importance of careful economic planning, precision and efficiency across all levels of restaurant operation including labor, inventory, food costing and the onboarding process.

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The Future of Fast Dining: What’s Next for Counter Service Restaurants?

The Rail

Supply chain management , inventory control, and minimizing food waste are key strategies to lower overhead costs and offer savings to customers. In the restaurant kitchen, automated food prep systems, robotic assistants, and inventory management software optimize efficiency and quality.