Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Controlling food waste is a hot topic in the industry as well. Food Waste Management Food waste management has always been a challenge for the restaurant industry. Because each person is different and may not have been trained well in food preparation, the level of waste can be extremely high. For $14.99

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Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 25, 2025

Turmeric Beverages : Turmeric has become a superstar in the wellness world, celebrated for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. By focusing on nutrient-dense dishes, restaurants can reduce waste, optimize ingredient sourcing, and provide curated choices that align with current wellness trends.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The goal for every food and beverage company is to synchronize supply and demand. In order to reduce cost, waste, and optimize inventory, the process begins with planning and forecasting. Planning and Forecasting.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2021

That means you can see if everything from dispensed condiments to poured beverages aren't being wasted, helping your establishment save money and maintain efficiency. This crucial step can prevent spoiled food and ingredients, saving you money in the long run. There also are monitoring systems that can track your inventory.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 2, 2022

Restaurant and foodservice operators are feeling the pressure as Technomic reports that food and beverage costs have skyrocketed 13 percent over the last two years, while paper and packaging are up 11 percent. Run LTO’s to Reduce Food Waste. Operators are being forced to make changes in an effort to navigate the price escalation.

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The Rail

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As more consumers become conscious of the environmental impacts of their choices, sustainable products are increasingly popular, particularly in the food and beverage sector. Health Awareness: Most consumers perceive beverages made of sustainable coffee beans as much healthier compared to conventional coffee drinks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Kimpton Brings New F&B Trends and Classics to the Table Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is returning with its annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast, highlighting predictions from its vast team of global culinary and beverage experts that will be featured on plates and bar menus in 2024.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2022

AvT provides the “why” behind your food cost variance, whether it be shrinkage, waste, breakage of contract prices, etc. Using waste logs and tracking yield of food items are opportunities to educate your team on the more metrics-driven side of the restaurant business. Track Food Waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The survey examines top restaurant industry trends across categories including menu offerings, beverages, flavors, global inspirations, packaging/off-premises trends and industry macro-trends. CBD-infused snacks, beverages and desserts are continuing to grow in popularity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Alcohol is a key driver of sales in the fine dining segment, with nearly two-thirds of orders including alcoholic beverages. In 2020, alcohol will expand further beyond this segment with operators in all but one category planning to increase their alcoholic beverage offerings to keep up with changing consumer tastes and preferences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Inefficient restaurant inventory management practices, improper storage, gaps in inventory logs, theft, and waste can cause even the most successful kitchens to struggle or fail. Forecasting tools enable managers to purchase food, beverage, and supplies at the right level.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2025

The big challenge – and advantage – is that they don't allow for a single inch of wasted space. Just as we design to optimize efficiency so that no square inch goes to waste, we also design to amplify impact for a great guest experience in small spaces. Go big in little ways.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Keeping track of food and beverage inventory is imperative to preventing product waste and theft. Inventory management is another key issue that can creep up if owners are not aware of what product they have and how much is currently available.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2020

Now more than ever, new systems are empowering owners and managers to optimize service, boost guest engagement, enhance menu performance, slash waste, and much more. Food and beverage managers know how tiny changes in ingredients, portioning, staffing, and so on can transform an unprofitable restaurant into a profitable one.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Within a single chat interface, consumers can go through the entire menu, choose food and beverage products, add them to their cart, and make payments. Automated Ordering AI-powered chatbots can handle customer orders, reducing the need for human intervention.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Careful forecasting can help improve order accuracy and reduce waste. Cross utilizing menu items helps reduce waste and save money. Instead of accepting offers of credit from vendors, negotiate a discount on food and beverage purchases in exchange for making immediate payments.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Typically, the income statements I review show only gross income as “food and beverage sales.” ” To use the income statement as a weapon against unprofitability, the income statement must separate food, beer, liquor, wine, non-alcohol beverages, retail, etc. The COGS must be set up the same way.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Allowing guests to view menus via QR code means less paper waste for restaurants, and more opportunities to improve their online menu design. This solution was designed to help hoteliers drive food-and-beverage revenues while also safeguarding the health of their guests.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The comapny released a look back at how the pandemic has impacted food and beverage trends of 2020 and shared predictions for how evolving consumer behavior will shape 2021 trends. Cocktail/Beverage: 2020 Takeaways. Riesling saw the largest beverage growth, across both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, with a 32-percent increase.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

By optimizing inventory to meet demand and menu offers, restaurants can also minimize costs and waste. Restaurants can also track food and beverage stocks through software and online aggregate buying services such as Foodbuy. Robotics : In the kitchen, automating prep work as much as possible will help to expand margin and cut waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 7, 2023

From restaurants and grocery stores to hotels and hospitals, commercial refrigeration plays a vital role in preserving the freshness of food and beverages. They are equipped with shelves, racks, and compartments, providing a well-organized environment for storing different types of food and beverages.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2022

This can save a restaurant thousands of dollars by ensuring produce is not wasted. ” Sierra Mar measured the payback on their investment as just three days, based solely on incremental food and beverage spending in the restaurant. Is There ROI for These Measures?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2021

That means juggling everything from hiring and managing staff; deciding on your menu and any day-to-day changes; ordering food, beverages, dishes and other kitchen and dining room essentials; to handling to-go and pick-up orders, among other tasks. Too-large portions contribute to food waste and cut into your profit margins.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

And while many initiatives focus on reducing the environmental impact of coffee production , the volume of waste produced by coffee shops is also a major concern for many people. To address this problem, some coffee businesses are opting for more sustainable approaches to waste management, including circular economy models.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2020

It’s relevant today because it helps restaurant leaders contend with enduring issues like crisis recovery, demand fluctuations, food waste, keeping the human touch, managing change, and retaining employees. For this hour, the barista might work the two-beverages-at-once cycle. They would remain focused only on that task.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Food Waste Reduction The World Economic Forum estimates that humanity wastes about 74 kg (163 pounds) of food per person, per year. The good news is that AI could reduce food waste in several ways such as notifying and assisting sellers in re-pricing perishable food automatically so that it can be sold at a discount before it goes bad.

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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. Ninety-six percent of dames surveyed agreed that non-alcoholic beverages are here to stay as consumers want the pleasure of a cocktail without the spirits.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 3, 2024

Another alluring factor are beverages which are more difficult to replicate at home, such as espresso-based beverages since fewer consumers have the equipment capabilities to produce at home. This consistency is the backbone of Franke Coffee Systems automated equipment benefits. Learn more at us.coffee.franke.com.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

A short menu can slim down the food costs through streamlined inventory management, as well as reduced food waste. The most recent issue which will no doubt lead to substantial changes in the food and beverage industry is the environment. Water pollution and plastic waste have made many people look at restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2022

Historical sales levels can indicate what food, beverages, and supplies you need to buy for the next comparable sales period. Inefficient management practices, improper storage, gaps in inventory logs, theft and waste are among the top reasons that cause even the most successful kitchens to fail.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 13, 2023

“Daily updates, food and beverage tastings, and a commitment to a positive culture are all essential to maintaining an exceptional team.” In addition to eliminating wasteful paperwork, innovative mobile training apps leverage psychology and practicality through gamified testing that prepares new employees on their schedules.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 7, 2024

The cost of food and beverages is a bit of a moving target. Food and beverages make up half of your prime costs (along with labor). Calculate your food cost percentage Determine what your food cost percentage target is by dividing your total food and beverage costs by your total revenue. divided by 0.30 = $9.16

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

These technologies not only help to reduce waste with precise supply chain and inventory tracking but also guarantee food freshness and authenticity. In a parallel trend, non-alcoholic beverages and sophisticated mocktails are also gaining prominence, which influences the variety of glassware that a restaurant should consider.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2022

To eliminate waste, I always make pickles or fermentations with excess vegetables and dry cure meats for our charcuterie program to utilize any excess proteins. Waste reduction- We practice utilizing our waste as much as we can away from the generalist notion of putting things up as specials.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

. “Online and mobile ordering was a lifeline to restaurants shut-down in the pandemic and continues to provide steady revenue,” said Simon de Montfort Walker, senior vice president and general manager at Oracle Food and Beverage. For more information on Oracle Food and Beverage visit: [link]. Latest Beverage Trends.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 18, 2022

While true zero-restaurant food waste is extremely rare, it can be a meaningful goal. Implementing a zero-waste initiative can help minimize your carbon footprint and may even attract new customers who embrace your environmental friendliness. Additionally, limiting your food waste can improve your restaurant’s bottom line.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 7, 2023

In addition to protecting customers, there are several other factors driving the need for digital food safety solutions including, increasing food costs, labor challenges, compliance standards, and increasing governmental involvement and regulations, along with the rising demand for data-driven processes throughout the food and beverage industry.

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