Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 29, 2022

Leveraging a physical-digital-physical framework ensures that restaurant management is maximizing their digital assets, human labor, and capital equipment investments. Many restaurant managers have already moved to digital food safety programs that give them visibility into the state of their assets across multiple locations.

Operations 473

Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety Front of House 473

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Make sure you do a projection and daily audit to ensure your payroll costs are commensurate with your current revenue. Food and Beverage Inventory and Paper Supplies. Similar to your payroll expenses, your food and beverage expenses are going to vary depending on the type of restaurant you run.

License 445

License Employee Relations Equipment Food Supply 445

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2023

What if I told you that you could solve a variety of your problems by improving your supply chain transparency? Supply chain transparency can provide vital information about suppliers’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. Customers want to know where their food is coming from.

Supplies 418

Supplies Food Supply Food Safety Certification 418

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has become invaluable in the food industry. AI can also improve sustainability within restaurants – and throughout their supply chains – with huge benefits that include waste and carbon emissions reduction, cost savings, and meeting consumer demand. Building consumer trust.

Supplies 419

Supplies Sustainability Food Supply Food Safety 419

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Not a good idea unless you want to take the chance of selling a product that is not food safe and being sued! Attend industry trade shows such as the Fancy Foods Show which is in both New York and Las Vegas and coves all food categories both National and International to discover what’s hot on the market and what is over saturated.

Retail 251

Retail Seminar Education Certification 251

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

After all, it’s not just the quality of your food that can keep customers coming back — 73% of diners base their satisfaction on the quality of service they receive. How do you handle unexpected challenges, such as equipment failure or supply shortages? Hiring the right people can make or break your business.

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Leadership Management Management Operations 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

This, of course, is in addition to the other important safety protocols that restaurants must follow (cooking foods to proper temperatures, avoiding cross contamination, accommodating food allergies, etc.). Food safety sanitation procedures are more important than ever to combat the novel coronavirus. Invest in Digital Tools.

Food Safety 507

Food Safety Social Media Website Management Food Supply 507

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

While everything feels overwhelming in the world, focus on these five solvable challenges: Prioritize a Food Safety Culture. With or without a pandemic, food safety culture is what you do when no one is looking. Invest in Software Solutions. Invest in Software Solutions.

Management 474

Management Management Food Safety Audits 474

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Fewer employees have carried the burden of prepping, cooking, and serving food while working to keep guests safe. The CDC estimates that, each year, 48 million ( one in six ) Americans get sick from contaminated food or beverages, a problem that costs more than $15.6 Ensure safety all along the supply chain.

Food Safety 474

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Employee Relations 474

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 450

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Food safety and restaurant cleanliness. Similarly, restaurant visitors expect their food to be of a consistent quality every time they visit. Both of these technological advancements are instrumental in ensuring excellent customer service and reducing food waste. Food Safety and Restaurant Cleanliness. Kitchen operations.

Technology 492

Technology Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety 492

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2021

Research from the University of Arizona shows that fast-food restaurants waste 9.55 Considering that the cost of food is the second-largest expense in the restaurant industry, these numbers translate to hundreds of dollars in wasted revenue each day. This way, you can go back and work on the supply and demand metrics.

Waste 508

Waste Management Management Recycling 508

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Globally, aquaculture supplies more than 50 percent of all seafood produced for human consumption—and that percentage will continue to rise, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Sustainable Food Sourcing Is Worth the Effort. Sourcing seafood sustainably takes a bit more work but is worth it.

Sourcing 474

Sourcing Sustainability Certification Food 474

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The food your restaurant serves should taste good, look appealing, and be safe! Each year, food safety breaches sicken 48 million people in the United States and, of those, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die. Food safety must be “baked in” to your brand’s culture so key audiences know that you prioritize it.

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Food Safety Food Food Supply Training 389

Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Equipment and Furniture: Deduct That Big Spend New ovens or tables can cost a chunk, often $5,000 or more. Accounting Tip: Log equipment purchases in your accounting software under equipment. Ive seen audits flag too-generous pay compared to industry norms. Mileage: Drive Off Some Taxes Delivering food or catering events?

Point of Sale 138

Point of Sale POS Restaurant Law 2025 138

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 17, 2023

When restaurants, food businesses, and other organizations become ISO certified, they’re showing that they: Prioritize safety, quality, and compliance, following strict guidelines to ensure safe, high-quality foods. Food safety training must be a priority for all employees on an ongoing basis. Meet consumer demand.

Innovation 416

Innovation Technology Certification Food Safety 416

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Give them charging stations and a reason to stay (delicious food, great service, and a comfortable atmosphere) while their cars are charging. You already provide delicious food, exceptional customer service, and an inviting atmosphere, right? Elevate inspections and audits. Are you ordering proper quantities of food?

Audits 473

Audits Food Safety 2040 Consumer Goods 473

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

To make sure your water supply is in good condition, you’ll need ample time to perform a thorough check, as well as enough time to fix any problems that may arise. Do a Full Audit of the Property. Do a Full Audit of the Property. As we all prepare to find a new normal in the restaurant industry, safety always comes first.

Food Safety 386

Food Safety Food Supply Audits Supplies 386

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

million people work in food service annually (including managers). At the same time, inflation and food costs are rising, energy costs are spiking, supply chain issues persist, and the rent is still due. Whatever you may have heard about how hard it is to find and retain employees in this market, restaurants have it worse.

Food Supply 419

Food Supply Consumer Goods Audits Customer Service 419

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Not only do you have to manage many costs including, labor, equipment, and food—but you have to do it while dealing with inevitable price increases. Whether it’s food cost increases due to inflation or a labor cost rise due to rising minimum wage, cost increases, like taxes, are pretty much a guarantee in the restaurant industry.

License 370

License Equipment POS Food Supply 370

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

You have the advantage of a built-out kitchen with equipment, bars and dining rooms, technology, parking lots, and more. Things to consider are: Local Sentiment Finances Equipment Taxes or Violations Licenses and Permits What is the local sentiment towards the restaurant? What percentage of the total costs are food?

License 444

License Equipment Certification Take-out 444

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Closures, supply chain problems, labor shortages, technology, and inflation are just a few of the challenges operators have faced in recent years. As automation evolves in the coming year, I see more operators getting on board to manage food and labor costs. The last few years have seen unprecedented disruption for restaurants.

2023 531

2023 Technology Back of House Customer Experience 531

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment. The key lesson both establishments teach?

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2024 Customer Experience Compost Loyalty Program 473

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2023

The restaurant industry is guilty of producing large amounts of carbon emissions in its quest to deliver delicious food and memorable culinary experiences for customers. In fact, the food and drinks industry (of which the restaurant industry forms a part) is responsible for around one third of all greenhouse gas emissions annually.

Transportation 450

Transportation Food Supply Supplies Waste 450

The Restaurant Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Definition and Purpose of Inventory Management in Restaurants At its core, Restaurant Inventory Management involves tracking and controlling the ingredients and supplies that flow in and out of your restaurant. Prioritizing it leads to: Lower food costs by minimizing spoilage and overordering. Reduces food waste and saves money.

Inventory 88

Inventory Management Management Audits 88

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Add cybersecurity risks, mix in consumer desire for transparency, then layer in the collection of consumer data collection and you’ve got a perfect storm of data management challenges across the food supply chain. How Multi-domain Data Governance Works from Farm-to-Fork. For clarity: ELM Customers are both internal and external.

Management 354

Management Management Food Food Safety 354

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.

2022 471

2022 Allergens Food Food Safety 471

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

There has also been an increase in review content for Black-owned restaurants and food businesses (up 9X) and nightlife (up 13X). shows that consumers feel safer when hotels and restaurants raise their cleaning protocols to include hospital-grade disinfectants and third-party audits.

2020 450

2020 Travel Food Safety Consumer Goods 450

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

In 2024, restaurant owners will need to become more aware of what they should or should not count on their payment processors to do; with a greater understanding of what they can control in terms of price hikes and swipe fees, they will be better equipped to drive profits and reduce costly overhead along the way.

2024 539

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 539

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

He started his career with Hardee’s Food Systems in 1983 ending in the position of District Manager. Paul Soulliere began his career with Hardee's Food Systems in 1978 and worked his way up as Crew Supervisor, Assistant Manager, and Restaurant Manager. Bill is a 1982 graduate of Michigan State University.

Food 433

Food Tip Distribution Guest Recovery Food Safety 433

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Good Food Restaurant Scorecard. Despite skyrocketing demand for plant-based food across the U.S., 42 of the country’s favorite fast food and restaurant chains still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to a report released today by The Good Food Institute (GFI).

Hospitality 459

Hospitality Food Consumer Goods 2019 459

The Rail

MAY 2, 2024

Take stock of all perishable and non-perishable items, including food supplies, kitchen equipment, utensils, furniture, and decor. Prioritize Perishable Items Perishable food supplies and fresh ingredients require special attention during a restaurant relocation.

Inventory 130

Inventory Management Management Transportation 130

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

US Foods Ghost Kitchens. US Foods Holding Corp. launched US Foods Ghost Kitchens, a program designed to guide restaurant operators every step of the way when opening their own operation, helping them easily add a new revenue stream. Diversified Foodservice Reorganizes Portfolio. Keith Kelly will serve as president of TundraFMP.

Kitchen Safety 515

Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 515

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Beyond that, there are attainable steps that restaurants can take including, sku rationalization, assessing utilities and other fixed costs, monitoring their inventories (recipe costs) and costs of goods sold, and auditing their contracted prices. billion to $25 billion. Even in the worst of times comes innovation.

2020 493

2020 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Loyalty Program 493

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

You have the advantage of a built-out kitchen with equipment, bars and dining rooms, technology, parking lots, and more. Things to consider are: Local Sentiment Finances Equipment Taxes or Violations Licenses and Permits What is the local sentiment towards the restaurant? What percentage of the total costs are food?

License 195

License Equipment Certification Take-out 195

Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 12, 2022

After providing for themselves and their families, producers can reinvest profits back into their farms to purchase equipment and resources – such as fertilisers and irrigation systems – and carry out necessary repairs and maintenance. In coffee production, bartering is used to acquire supplies in exchange for bags of coffee,” she says.

Consumer Goods 189

Consumer Goods Certification Workshop Sustainability 189

Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The three-year loan, which also includes a two and three-year revolving credit facility, will be used to achieve the food and beverage supplier’s sustainability targets – including in its coffee supply chains. Qima Coffee hopes the report will improve traceability and market value in Yemeni coffee supply chains.

Government 128

Government Sustainability 2021 Sourcing 128