Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2024

It takes commitment alongside some investment in specific areas of operations. What strategic steps can you take to bring your kitchen closer to achieving zero-waste? Teach workers how to implement a waste auditing system that allows both you and them to identify patterns in wastage.

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Waste Equipment Inventory Customer Service 309

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 6, 2023

As customers continue to feel more comfortable dining out, restaurants should have health and safety measures down pat. By modernizing employee task management, quick service restaurants (QSRs) can streamline routine health and safety audits.

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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. During the pandemic, travel restrictions meant restaurants had to figure out new ways to inspect their facilities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Let’s take a closer look at those strategies. Regularly audit your suppliers’ practices and request documentation to confirm that they’re still in compliance. Don’t forget, too, that the upcoming Food Traceability Rule under the FSMA is set to take effect in January 2026.

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Food Safety Management Management Kitchen Safety 275

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 29, 2021

Number Two : Employees should be clocking out when you tell them. When you let people off early, either by request or necessity, make sure employees clock out at that time. Otherwise, their “clocking out time” can also include having a smoke, eating, flirting with a server, generally dragging feet.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 14, 2021

Audit the waste stream and try to identify current trends and how much waste is actually being generated. Knowing where to start, and lack of time sometimes deters people from taking this step. For example, the team could take all the surplus food to a nearby homeless shelter. Composting. Organic Recycling.

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Waste Compost Recycling Food 527

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

While we all want this pandemic to end, it’s clearly a long-term problem that will take more thought, planning, and business pivots as we move forward. Since third-party audits aren’t currently feasible, self-assessments must become a critical part of your operations and quality systems. Invest in Software Solutions.

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Management Management Food Safety Audits 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 10, 2020

Take a Measured Approach. Conduct an internal audit of expenditure. Now is the time to pay more attention to your website, take advantage of the downtime your hotel may have to audit this too. But be ready, how will you stand out? You need to let people know the measures you are taking to ensure their safety.

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Hospitality Marketing Social Media SEO 518

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2020

To make sure consumer health and safety is prioritized, operators should be auditing lots for quick repairs, adjusting signage to control traffic, as well as taking care of outside factors like city permits and permissions. Auditing Lots for Damage and Quickly Conducting Repairs. Adjusting Signage to Control Traffic.

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Outdoor Audits Dine-in Seating 526

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2022

Why should you and your staff spend hours counting inventory, auditing invoices, and combing through contracts? Nobody has time for that when there is a crowded dining room, to-go orders flying out the window and customers complaining about their favorite menu items going up in price. Take food cost management for instance.

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Supplies Food Supply Audits Inventory 493

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Are you trying to differentiate your brand and stand out from the competition? Adding EV charging stations is a smart next step to take in your sustainability journey. Elevate inspections and audits. Instead, rely on integrated tech tools for easier, faster, and more accurate inspections and audits. Improve operations.

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Audits Food Safety 2040 Consumer Goods 473

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2020

Even minor issues can become very expensive, so restaurants of all sizes should take electrical safety very seriously. Here is a 10-points checklist you can use to assess your current readiness and create a suitable plan for improving electrical safety: Routine audit of all electrical devices, equipment, fixtures and wiring.

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Food Safety Equipment Food Supply Audits 553

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 20, 2020

In a security context, human error constitutes unintentional actions – or lack of action – by employees and users that cause, spread or allow a security breach to take place. Following suspicious email links and attachments, for example, falls precisely into that definition.

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Online Ordering Email Marketing Website Management Franchise 540

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Many consumers are still nervous about going out in public due to the fear of contracting this highly contagious virus. Demonstrate that you’re prioritizing safety and taking every possible precaution to prevent COVID-19. – that you’re taking every precaution to keep employees, guests, and your community safe.

Food Safety 553

Food Safety Social Media Food Order Audits 553

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 3, 2019

In a sea of restaurants nationwide, yours has stuck out and been successful. Before you take the plunge, we’d recommend taking a practical and systematic approach to expanding your franchise to ensure the process results in a profitable endeavor. Read on for our actionable, step-by-step process on how to expand your franchise.

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Franchise Franchising Audits Point of Sale 368

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2020

As consumers seek clean products without chemicals or human-made modifications to put in their bodies, they are taking more notice of organic ingredients to boost their health and wellness. It is essential to understand that it is not as simple as filling out an application. An Industry Microcosm.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 29, 2022

Put simply, franchise compliance refers to the actions that corporations, their franchisors, and their franchisees take in order to stay compliant with any applicable federal, state, and/or regional laws. Simply Google “Who Regulates Franchise Compliance In [Your State/City]” to learn who's best to reach out to regarding compliance.

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Franchise Franchising Restaurant Law Document 370

ChowNow

MARCH 27, 2025

Order Acceptance Time Order acceptance time measures how long it takes for a restaurant to acknowledge and confirm an online order. The longer it takes for a restaurant to accept an order, the later the kitchen starts preparing it, which pushes back the pickup time for drivers and extends the overall delivery window.

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Delivery Online Ordering Loyalty Program Food 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 11, 2024

Research shows that out of two million restaurant inspections between September 2022 and 2023, handwashing was the most common FDA food code violation (six percent), and 5.6 For restaurant operators, it’s important to understand what is driving this “knowledge gap” and the steps they can take to close it.

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Food Safety Education Training Equipment 458

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

Take employees’ temperatures with a scanning thermometer (with no direct contact) before they enter your restaurant. This includes quality management software and auditing apps. Demonstrate that you’re taking proper steps to maximize safety and mitigate risks. Don’t Let Employees Work When Sick. No exceptions!

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Food Safety Social Media Website Management Food Supply 507

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Climate change is causing extreme drought conditions out west, which is harming crops in California and surrounding areas. Restaurant operators would be wise to take the following steps: Be proactive. Today’s digital solutions allow you to audit and evaluate your supply chain’s sustainability and resilience.

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Food Supply Supplies Food Waste 530

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

If you’re planning on starting a restaurant, you are probably looking forward to a packed dining room, happy guests, and empty plates; however, it also takes a lot of money to get your restaurant off the ground. If you don’t keep a close eye on your payroll, it can get out of control. Remodeling and Decorating Expenses.

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License Employee Relations Equipment Food Supply 445

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2023

Big data analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools track your brand mentions across the web and reveal where your customers hang out. The first step in every ORM strategy is to conduct a brand audit. Pay Attention to Your Reviews and Respond (Properly) Take the time to read through your reviews on all online platforms.

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Social Media Website Management SEO Customer Experience 493

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

They also provide the added benefit of digital audit trails, should you need to validate your team’s compliance for any reason. Automated ordering systems and mobile ordering apps need not be limited for take-out. Translation: Managers can see when items have been completed and by whom in real-time.

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FOH BOH Front of House Employee Relations 507

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In a sector as vast as the restaurant industry, digital marketing becomes a critical tool to standing out among the crowd, especially as Q4 inches closer. Local SEO takes all the above tactics a step further to optimize for a specific geographical location. Another great opportunity to boost local SEO is when customers leave reviews.

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SEO Social Media Website Management Online Ordering 474

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2020

That’s fine, but you need to ensure that the companies you are working with take your security seriously. Is the vendor’s security audited by a third-party company? Well, there are two main factors to consider. Choosing Vendors. Many restaurants subcontract many of their IT functions. Is this hardware also secure?

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Website Management Retail Small Business Online Ordering 509

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

So, while owners might not be able to make the switch to green appliances all at once, the cost equation needs to take into account the amount of energy costs they’ll incur before they switch, and the sizable reward from eco-conscious consumers they might be missing out on until the right solutions are in place.

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Operations Ordering Sustainability Food Supply 493

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Eataly style food halls – taking advantage of a weak commercial real estate market with a large supply of available large spaces. While there is still some pent up demand for the dining experience, other customers have reinterpreted their dining experience to include eating at home with carry out. Anything plant based!

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2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 450

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2020

Businesses that benefited from PPP loans were required to meet the “necessity certification” requirement and consider alternative sources of liquidity, while also taking into account “affiliated” businesses, prior to submitting a loan application. Have 500 or fewer employees, taking into account any and all affiliates.

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Insurance Certification Audits Small Business 404

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2021

Unless you know how much waste your restaurant produces per day, taking any initiative will be counter productive. You can also consult your employees and customers when doing the waste audit. The idea is to know which types of food end up in the trash bins in large quantities than others. Reuse and Recycle. now recycle their waste.

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Waste Management Management Recycling 508

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2023

The following trends show how brands are taking advantage of this growing movement. For example, On A Roll Italian Subs, Latin Quarter Kitchen and A Pinch of Sugar, all with separate owners, operate out of the same building in Richmond, Va., through ghost-kitchen operator ChefSuite. billion and is only expected to increase.

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Customer Service Fast Casual Sustainability Customer Experience 474

ChowNow

MARCH 14, 2025

In this guide, youre going to learn: The key components of effective restaurant operations management Common challenges restaurant owners face (and how to solve them) Best practices to run a more efficient and profitable restaurant Lets explore what it takes to manage restaurant operations like a pro. What is Restaurant Operations Management?

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Operations Management Management Front of House 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2020

As of March 18, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended onsite audit requirements associated with the FSMA due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The FDA has a useful tool to help build out your own food safety plan. FSMA audits are on hold for now, but when the crowds return so will the audits.

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Food Safety Audits Food Allergens 362

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Sourcing seafood sustainably takes a bit more work but is worth it. Just like farmers in the organic revolution, fisheries and farms must invest in new processes and have their supply chain re-audited regularly to show that they are consistently meeting stringent certification requirements.

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Sourcing Sustainability Certification Food 474

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2023

The use of single-use coffee cups, plastic straws and plastic take-out containers is resulting in huge amounts of waste in our landfills and oceans. So what actions can a restaurant take to reduce their carbon footprint? How can I measure my business’s carbon footprint? How can I reduce my carbon footprint?

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Transportation Food Supply Supplies Waste 450

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

“As in any good relationship, consumers expect honesty and reliability when they seek out businesses online,” said Damian Rollison, Director of Market Insights at SOCi. ” Brands still stuck in the past and not optimizing their online profiles may lose out on significant market share.

Online Ordering 472

Online Ordering Consumer Goods Customer Service Customer Experience 472

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

To start, check out this guide from the National Restaurant Association on cybersecurity preparedness. Even though 9 out of 10 restaurants have less than 50 staff members, your team's personal information is also a potential source of misuse. Audit your existing POS and check to see what PCI compliance standards they have.

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POS Audits Loyalty Program Information 370