7 Shifts

AUGUST 4, 2020

It’s no surprise the food industry leaves behind a large footprint—and while much of the supply chain is inevitable, there are many innovative and simple steps we can all take to reduce waste and our own carbon footprint. Takeaway: By showing your commitment to reducing plastic waste, you’ll encourage customers to do the same.

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Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Restaurant Business Online reports top managers cut waste by 15% with tight trackingon a $50,000 food budget, thats $7,500 saved annually. Food Safety News says 60% of diners now prefer this option for speed and safety. Break down expenses: food, labor, utilities. Supply chain issues hit hard too.

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Lavu

APRIL 13, 2020

Waste production is going up as business owners around the world swap their waste reduction initiatives out with ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19. If your restaurants want to reduce waste even amidst the current crisis, there’s still plenty you can do. Donate Food Waste to Local Charities.

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The Restaurant Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Proper inventory tracking helps reduce waste, control costs, and boost profits. 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.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 3, 2020

How do we balance lower volume with financial needs of the operation? [] CUSTOMERS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE FOOD THEY ORDER. Possible strategy: Be proactive with a well defined, enhanced sanitation and food handling protocol for your restaurant and relay this information to your guests. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

” The experts at Parts Town authored a blog post for independent restaurants about how to transition toward delivery. Restaurant groups, such as the Arizona Restaurant Association, are also using this opportunity to launch and promote creative Take Out campaigns that benefit the broader food community. SugarTrek , Inc.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 4, 2020

It’s no surprise the food industry leaves behind a large footprint—and while much of the supply chain is inevitable, there are many innovative and simple steps we can all take to reduce waste and our own carbon footprint. Takeaway: By showing your commitment to reducing plastic waste, you’ll encourage customers to do the same.

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Food Supply Waste Seasonal Menu Equipment 221

Cheetah

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Boost your profit, plan your inventory, reduce food waste, and overcome the labor shortage with help from Cheetah! Unfortunately Omicron and severe labor and supply chain shortages have thrown a serious curveball to restaurant owners across the country. In 2021 Cheetah added 500 new specialty, local products to our catalog!

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

As restaurants around the country look towards reopening, Edward Lee and Lindsey Ofcacek, director of The LEE Initiative are committed to helping reset the supply chains for farmers and restaurant operators who are committed to sustainable food. ” US Foods Donates More Than $10 Million. U S Foods Holding Corp.

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Hot Schedules

AUGUST 10, 2021

Protecting Your Customers: How to Scale Your Food Safety Culture Across Multiple Locations. While employees know they play a crucial role in food (and ultimately guest) safety, when a 45-minute wait forces everyone to rush, things learned in food safety training can quickly fall to back-of-mind to an undisciplined staff.

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Hot Schedules

JULY 8, 2021

Day-to-day inventory decisions impact the bottom line, and with food costs on the rise, the process is another major stressor on top of numerous existing operational headaches. When inventory is tracked manually, patterns of waste — or theft — can fly under the radar. Increased food waste. Spreadsheets Breed Inaccuracy.

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Cheetah

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

To compete, restaurants are reinventing themselves by incorporating emerging food trends into their menus – most notably by showcasing local food products and unique ingredients. But access to these trending food items, with fair pricing and reasonable logistics, has been a nightmare – until now. .

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Hot Schedules

APRIL 20, 2019

Five Ways to Reduce Waste. The Impact of Food Waste. US Restaurants generate between 22 and 33 billion pounds of food waste every year. All that waste adds up. In fact, the restaurant industry throws away $25 billion worth of food every year. Much of this waste is avoidable. What Can You Do?

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Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Make Sure Your Food Suppliers are Grade-A. Like any new relationship, the beginning can be harmonious and productive, but it takes constant effort to ensure your food and beverage suppliers remain Grade-A. You have lots of choices on which companies supply your restaurant inventory, but how do you spot and manage great food suppliers?

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Sustainability is about cutting costs, eliminating waste, and improving your bottom line. This will save money and reduce the amount of transportation needed to get the food from the vendor to your restaurant. Cut the Waste. Food waste is a huge problem in the United States; it makes up about 30-40% of the food supply.

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Other issues, like ingredient management, can cause much bigger headaches and cost money — throwing away expired ingredients eats into profit margins, especially with the rising cost of food. The take-out boom and supply chain disruptions have caused a scarcity of items such as pizza boxes and to-go containers.

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Xtra Chef

AUGUST 12, 2020

Food costs are one of the most significant factors of a restaurant’s success. Knowing your restaurant food costs helps with menu pricing, affects prime costs, and plays an integral part in remaining profitable. But managing restaurant food costs can be challenging. What’s in The Restaurant Food Costs Guide?

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Restaurant365

MAY 26, 2020

Your prime cost is a fundamental metric to track, because it includes your two largest expenses: food and labor. For a restaurant, this includes your food and beverage ingredients, as well as other supplies like napkins, coffee filters, etc. However, this effort is wasted if you don’t also focus on your prime cost.

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

85% of Food in Restaurants Is Wasted According to the Food Waste Reduction Alliance, in the restaurant industry, about 85% of food ends up in the trash. This translates to a substantial profit loss as money that is invested in food does not in fact produce a profit. Disposables: all waste that is not food.

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360Training

JANUARY 3, 2020

In simple terms, restaurant inventory monitoring is all about answering three questions: What food and supplies do you have coming into the restaurant? What foods are customers consuming? What food do you have leftover in the kitchen? Inventory Tracking Terminology. Sitting Inventory. Solution: Accurate Calculations.

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The Restaurant Times

APRIL 27, 2022

Do you know how much food waste Americans generate every year? billion tons of food are wasted annually, the US is the highest contributor with nearly 80 billion pounds of discarded food. Controlling food wastage in the US will be difficult and will take time. What Is A Waste-Free Bakery?

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Margin Edge

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Labor shortages, supply chain issues, sick employees, not enough financial assistance, hesitant diners- the list goes on and on and we know if you’re running a restaurant right now this is by no means breaking news. 6 Ways to Reduce Food Costs. Track waste. Track Waste – In the Kitchen and the Dining Room.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 11, 2020

operators, mostly sales) minus your cash outflows (your operating costs, like food and drink, payroll, rent, etc.) Your Cost of Goods Sold (CoGS) is the total cost of your food and beverage ingredients over a specific period of time. Reviewing your CoGS frequently is also critical to keep an eye on your supply costs.

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Focus POS

JANUARY 15, 2020

This can help you pinpoint areas of theft and waste, and help you accurately forecast your inventory needs. When employees know that every item is tracked—guest checks, gift cards, food, beverage supplies, etc.—they You can also leverage automatic reordering to save time and improve accuracy. Labor Management.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 10, 2020

Because food and beverage costs make up a large part of a restaurant budget, your inventory method has large implications for your bottom line. If it’s not on the shelf, it can’t be stolen, spoiled or wasted. So, the key to minimizing food waste that can eat into your profits is effective restaurant inventory management.

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Inventory Management Management Waste 103

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 21, 2020

According to UK-based consumer intelligence firm Brandwatch, one of the biggest challenges for the food and beverage industry is staying up to date with consumers’ wants and needs. They state , “The food and beverage industry is seemingly one of the most susceptible to changing trends, micro-trends, and local trends.”.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 14, 2020

Successful restaurant operations, in any kind of economy, depend on well-managed restaurant food inventory. Much of the typical food and beverage inventory in restaurants tends to have a relatively short shelf life, making accurate inventory numbers essential to run a functioning kitchen, make economical orders, and adapt to long-term trends.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 16, 2019

When most restaurant owners think about how to manage restaurant inventory, they think of food cost control. For restaurant owners, inventory control is closely related to accounting and food cost management. Food costs are one of the biggest budget items in a restaurant. End-to-End Inventory Management. Menu Engineering.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The cost of food is one of the biggest operating expenses for a restaurant business. With perishable ingredients and fluctuating sales, controlling food costs in restaurants can be extremely challenging. Your food costs and your inventory are big budget line items. How do restaurants control food costs?

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Food Point of Sale Inventory Waste 99

Izettle

OCTOBER 7, 2020

It’s one of the reasons Yuma avoids large supply companies. “A This community spirit can reap rewards for you, too – for Yuma, using locally produced foods has helped him create useful relationships with these businesses. When you use locally sourced food the word spreads a little bit further.”. Reducing waste.

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Hot Schedules

MARCH 26, 2020

While demand has spiked, supply is still available. To help minimize spend, avoiding waste is more critical than ever. How can you help recoup some of your costs, while minimizing food waste? Sharing inventory with food shelters can provide tax relief while giving back during this time. Keep calm/carry on.

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Inventory Management Management Social Media 97

The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 27, 2020

According to the National Restaurant Association’s “What’s Hot” report, American Culinary Federation chefs named sustainability and waste reduction in the top trends of the year. The focus of the resulting report is on the conservation of resources, waste management, and consumer insights.

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Hot Schedules

AUGUST 10, 2021

Protecting Your Customers: How to Scale Your Food Safety Culture Across Multiple Locations. While employees know they play a crucial role in food (and ultimately guest) safety, when a 45-minute wait forces everyone to rush, things learned in food safety training can quickly fall to back-of-mind to an undisciplined staff.

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Food Safety Certification Food Employee Relations 78

Xtra Chef

JULY 15, 2020

Reducing food cost in restaurant management is as important as ever. Plus, the prices of ingredients are fluctuating frequently due to supply chain and logistical challenges. In this blog, discover effective restaurant management techniques to reduce food cost and position your restaurant for short- and long-term financial success.

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Management Management Food Inventory 91

Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Healthy accounting procedures for restaurants can help you manage food and labor costs, understand your profits and losses, and make strategic decisions about expenses and investments. In between fluctuating food costs, labor costs, and sales levels, restaurants typically have a complex accounting system. Restaurant accounting cycles.

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Cash Management Point of Sale POS Inventory 147

Sling

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The solution is simple: Calculate your restaurant’s food cost percentage. In this article, we take an in-depth look at why this food cost number matters for your restaurant, how to calculate it, and the best way to optimize for success. Food Cost Percentage: Definition. What Is A Good Food Cost Percentage? one week).

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Restaurant365

MARCH 10, 2020

Because food and beverage costs make up a large part of a restaurant budget, your inventory method has large implications for your bottom line. If it’s not on the shelf, it can’t be stolen, spoiled or wasted. So, the key to minimizing food waste that can eat into your profits is effective restaurant inventory management.

Inventory 78

Inventory Management Management Waste 78