Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2022

We’re still facing product shortages, exacerbated by ongoing supply chain interruptions and the Russian-Ukrainian war stalling food shipments – including 9.5 Restaurant operators should leverage digital tools to fight these serious – and simultaneous – threats to our food supply. Manage Suppliers All Along the Supply Chain.

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Food Safety Audits Food Supply Food 566

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2024

Throughout the entire Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) process, from supply chain management and ingredient tracking to compliance and recall monitoring, restaurants must manage and oversee a variety of processes and workflows, recording data every step of the way.

Food Safety 472

Food Safety Catering Food Food Supply 472

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. Preempting Equipment Failures. Knowing when failures are predicted to occur also allows purchasers to plan ahead nd mitigate supply issues that delay equipment delivery.

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. Then, you need to think about paper supplies as well. Kitchen and Serving Station Equipment. You need to have ovens, grills, refrigerators, and freezers.

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License Employee Relations Equipment Food Supply 445

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2022

For many brands, an annual audit was the norm, while employees may have focused on not "getting in trouble" or "getting a good score" rather than the creation of culture. As it turns out, only conducting traditional, in-person audits was not an ideal approach.

Audits 474

Audits Kitchen Safety Back of House Point of Sale 474

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Ironically, now that restaurants must implement stringent new safety protocols and ensure compliance, it’s become difficult to secure third-party audits due to COVID-related travel restrictions and limits to interpersonal interactions. Use Tech Tools to Quickly Diversify Your Supply Base. Invest in Software Solutions.

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Management Management Food Safety Audits 474

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

How do you handle unexpected challenges, such as equipment failure or supply shortages? How do you handle unexpected challenges, such as equipment failure or supply shortages? If a freezer malfunctions, they should contact two or more local equipment repair service providers to get it fixed fast.

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Leadership Management Management Operations 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

Enforce social distancing and require appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) based on the guidelines for your jurisdiction. This includes quality management software and auditing apps. Be certain that all employees follow this important safety practice. Implement COVID-19 Safety Protocols. Invest in Digital Tools.

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Food Safety Social Media Website Management Food Supply 507

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Step #6: Audit the Co-Packer Make sure they are GMP or Good Manufacturing Practice compliant. Your co-packer in step #5 will have explained some of these regulations to you, but you can access all that information on the USDA or FDA website.

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Retail Seminar Education Certification 251

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

With current supply chain issues and these brands already operating under thin margins, we expect operators to be strategic when it comes to menu sizes, limited offerings and daypart offerings to limit waste, cut costs, and maximize profitability. Supply chain issues are forcing restaurants to re-evaluate their menu options.

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2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 450

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Ensure safety all along the supply chain. Therefore, food safety and QA must begin at food products’ point of origin and continue all along the supply chain until the food is (safely) served to your guests. Tech tools are instrumental in streamlining this effort.

Food Safety 474

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Employee Relations 474

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). A fishery may also require new equipment, while aquacultures might implement more environmental controls.

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Sourcing Sustainability Certification Food 474

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Different inventory platforms exist to prevent this, and some have forecasting mechanisms while others are simpler, providing timely alerts when supplies run low. Restaurant operators who have yet to integrate technology into different aspects of their operations should conduct an audit. Dining Room Procedures.

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Technology Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety 492

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Tech tools are instrumental in boosting food safety, enforcing safety standards, reducing risk, and protecting brands by optimizing line checks, inspections, auditing, equipment monitoring, temperature checks, and reporting. Prioritize supply chain transparency. Rely on technology. Monitor your suppliers.

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Food Safety Food Food Supply Training 389

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2021

But costs aren't the only problem here; more waste means more hauling fees, landfill fees, increased equipment costs, and more. This way, you can go back and work on the supply and demand metrics. You can also consult your employees and customers when doing the waste audit.

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Waste Management Management Recycling 508

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.

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Food Safety Food Supply Audits Supplies 386

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. Supplies: plates, napkins, condiments. Keep it reasonable.

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Point of Sale POS Restaurant Law 2025 138

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 17, 2023

Technology, like SaaS-based quality and audit software, has changed the ISO compliance process significantly, making it much faster, easier, more accurate, and less of an administrative burden. The certification is only valid for three years, and then restaurants need to pass a recertification audit every three years to maintain it.

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Innovation Technology Certification Food Safety 416

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Elevate inspections and audits. Instead, rely on integrated tech tools for easier, faster, and more accurate inspections and audits. Ensure safety throughout your supply chain. Audit suppliers to ensure they’re compliant before you work with them (and throughout your collaboration).

Audits 473

Audits Food Safety 2040 Consumer Goods 473

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

At the same time, inflation and food costs are rising, energy costs are spiking, supply chain issues persist, and the rent is still due. Food service is frontline work, and this friction between demand and supply is causing significant disruptions and distractions in restaurants. As a result, restaurant job openings increased from 5.8

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Food Supply Consumer Goods Audits Customer Service 419

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. Technology that helps standardize and audit a high-quality experience across the brand is helpful to ensure every visit is a good one.

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2023 Technology Back of House Customer Experience 531

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? Have there been any tax audits in the past three to five years?

License 444

License Equipment Certification Take-out 444

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. In this guide we won't worry too much about the differences, but in general: A restaurant cost is a one-time expenditure on a material resource like food, liquor, dishes or kitchen equipment.

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License Equipment POS Food Supply 370

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. Cleaning and Maintenance Supplies Sanitizers, dish soap, gloves, and equipment cleaning solutions.

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Inventory Management Management Audits 88

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2023

From emissions released during the production of the ingredients, to the water used to grow fruit and vegetables, to the transportation emissions involved in the supply of ingredients – the carbon footprint associated with the resulting meal can be as much as eight kg of carbon dioxide (CO2).

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Transportation Food Supply Supplies Waste 450

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.

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2024 Customer Experience Compost Loyalty Program 473

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. ” ELM itself is defined as P&L-based orchestration and streamlining of experiential moments in customer journeys.

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Management Management Food Food Safety 354

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2023

” To prevent food loss and waste across the food supply chain and help ensure safe, good-quality food gets to those who need it most, the 2022 Food Code has clarified that food that is stored, prepared, packaged, displayed, and labeled according to Food Code safety provisions can be donated.

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2022 Allergens Food Food Safety 471

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.

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Inventory Management Management Transportation 130

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

shows that consumers feel safer when hotels and restaurants raise their cleaning protocols to include hospital-grade disinfectants and third-party audits. Check clean through periodic on-demand training, auditing and verification that procedures have been followed. Cleaning supplies on the table. Staff wearing masks.

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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.

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 539

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? Have there been any tax audits in the past three to five years?

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License Equipment Certification Take-out 195

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

That August, the James Beard Awards announced an audit of policies and procedures, which was conducted by various stakeholders, including subcommittee members, the Awards committee, James Beard Foundation staff, and consulting firms specializing in equity, justice, sustainability, and awards protocols and processes.

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Food Tip Distribution Guest Recovery Food Safety 433

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. Even in the worst of times comes innovation.

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2020 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Loyalty Program 493

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.

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Consumer Goods Certification Workshop Sustainability 189

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Having a strategy for plant-based is now a business imperative–your customers want it and your competitors are doing it,” said The Good Food Institute Foodservice and Supply Chain Manager Zak Weston. Vegan diets are on the rise, with 600,000 vegans in the UK, according to the Vegan Society. .” ” Chicken Plus Blend.

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Hospitality Food Consumer Goods 2019 459

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Diversified Foodservice Supply LLC, reorganized its portfolio of businesses to better support its customers. The new TundraFMP unit combines the Tundra Restaurant Supply and Franklin Machine Products businesses as well as KNG and Restaurant Discount Warehouse. Diversified Foodservice Reorganizes Portfolio.

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Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 515