Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Guests will expect to know every aspect of sourcing and meal preparation, which will disrupt traditional back-of-house systems with technology that connects the farm to the food. Table stakes today requires a POS system that fully integrates and automates: Inventory management – recipe management and COGS insights.

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7 Shifts

JULY 20, 2024

Components of a restaurant’s financial report The food and beverage sales report, prime costs report, inventory report, profit and loss (P&L) statement, and cash flow statement are all critical components of a restaurant's financial management. Its main goals are to minimize waste, control costs, and improve operational efficiency.

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Hot Schedules

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Wellness and ecological trends that gained popularity over COVID will continue in the post-pandemic world, meaning hotel recipe management practices will need to prioritize sourcing from local suppliers to meet these expectations. Source eco-friendly products where possible, and look at implementing onsite produce gardens and/or composting.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 13, 2022

Fortunately, there are a lot of great options when it comes to recyclable and compostable takeout containers and paper products. Reusable, recyclable, and compostable are the three major categories that fall under the sustainable packaging category. Each provides something different. Healthy twists on comfort foods.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Ingredients are clean and sourced from local vendors whenever possible, and the menu is designed to support vegan, gluten-free, and Halal diets in an effort to accommodate all guests, no matter their dietary preferences. Taco Bell committed to making all consumer-facing packaging recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025 worldwide.

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Xtra Chef

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Common examples include improper refrigeration, over-ordering, and poor restaurant inventory management methods. Here are four methods that can be implemented to directly address the most common sources. You can reduce the amount of food spoiled in your kitchen with better inventory controls and placing orders based on par levels.

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Deliverect

DECEMBER 10, 2019

By working towards less (food) waste and a more seasonal and locally-sourced menu, you’ll quickly be able to get on the right track. #1 Compost fruits, vegetables, dairy products, grains, bread, egg shells etc. Source: Nielsen. 1 REDUCE WASTE. Recycle glass and cardboard. 2 FIGHT FOOD WASTE.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Laminated Menus: Menus are often a significant source of paper waste in restaurants. A POS system is not just about taking orders; it’s a powerful tool for efficient inventory management. By digitally tracking inventory levels, restaurateurs gain real-time insights into the amount of food items in stock.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Additionally, while other smoothie establishments use gallons of water to clean each blender, Ono’s patent-pending automated self-cleaning blender and robotic systems use 28x less water because it only needs to clean the blade and because it’s blended in the customer’s compostable cup.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 13, 2022

Fortunately, there are a lot of great options when it comes to recyclable and compostable takeout containers and paper products. Reusable, recyclable, and compostable are the three major categories that fall under the sustainable packaging category. Each provides something different. Healthy twists on comfort foods.

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Hot Schedules

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Don’t forget the amount of time your staff spent taking inventory and prepping the ingredient — once it goes bad, the cost for waste removal, and processing it when it arrives at the dump. With so much food waste in landfills, it’s easy to see why it has become such a major source of methane gas in our atmosphere. The good news?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

While a limited number of Dunkin’ restaurants may still have foam cups in their inventory, the company’s distribution centers are no longer offering foam cups, making only the new, double-walled paper cups available to Dunkin’ U.S. franchisees for use in their restaurants.

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Hot Schedules

APRIL 20, 2019

With so much food waste in landfills, you can see why it’s such a major source of methane gas in our atmosphere. Don’t forget the amount of time your staff spent taking inventory and prepping the ingredient! Leverage Data to Identify Waste at the Source. Better Manage Your Inventory. Let’s Look at an Example.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 10, 2021

Next, if you’ve been following restaurant inventory best practices , you should be able to compare the information on your food waste tracker with data from your POS system’s inventory reports to pinpoint where your waste is coming from. Your specific inventory needs will vary depending on the time of year and even the weekday.

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 28, 2021

When large amounts of food or inventory are wasted, the overall revenue of the restaurant goes down. You don’t want to waste your inventory on burnt or spilt food. A restaurant generates food waste from numerous sources. Until and unless these sources are identified, it will be quite impossible to control the wastage.

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MBB Hospitality

JULY 7, 2024

Invest in Inventory Management Tools Efficient inventory management is one of the most impactful food costing solutions for addressing rising prices. Modern inventory software helps track stock levels, expiration dates, and purchasing trends, allowing you to avoid overstocking and minimize food waste.

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Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

Inventory management software updates stock levels based on POS data on what guests order. They can even be set to trigger an automatic reorder when inventory drops below par. With dozens of cute, emoji-like facial expressions, customers love taking selfies with the robot, making it a great source of word-of-mouth marketing.

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Notch

MARCH 17, 2022

Source: Business Chief. GET CREATIVE WITH FOOD WASTE Start by: Reducing food waste by Avoiding, Repurposing, and Composting. Expired ingredients, food scraps, leftovers and other waste that is thrown away can be composted, repurposed or avoided. Green Star Restaurant. Image by SingleThread Farms in B&W.

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MBB Hospitality

MAY 15, 2024

AI is being used for predictive analytics in inventory management, AI-powered chatbots for customer service, and even demand forecasting, helping franchises stay ahead of market trends. Many franchises are adding healthier menu options, with transparent ingredient sourcing to appeal to health-conscious customers.

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MBB Hospitality

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Implementing Food Costing Solutions With the right food costing solutions, restaurants can turn a meticulous eye to their inventory and procurement processes. With features like these, restaurants can minimize losses due to spoilage and ensure they are purchasing inventory at the optimal level and price.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 13, 2022

Source: Pinterest. Purchase ingredients from vendors that use packaging that can be recycled or composted. Facilitates inventory management and ensures better shelf life monitoring, which means only the freshest and the best items are served to the customers. Purchase Kitchen Equipment. Marketing And Promotion.

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 5, 2022

You need to purchase the truck depending on the space you need for your inventory, equipment, and staff. To choose an appropriate power source for your food truck, you need to know the energy requirement of your equipment and emissions regulations in your area. Choose the right vehicle. Food truck mobility.

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Rocket Fuel

JANUARY 18, 2025

From sustainable packaging to ethical sourcing practices, QSRs are responding to increasing consumer awareness about environmental issues. By analyzing historical data and real-time customer trends, these systems can predict order patterns, optimize cooking times and even recommend ingredient inventory levels.

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Marketman

JUNE 18, 2019

Composting is now the rule rather than the exception, and you’ve updated your menu to serve more eco-friendly, customer pleasing vegetarian dishes. Inventory is consistently accurate, nearly eliminating the amount of spoiled or ‘after use’ foods. Eco Kitchenware. What happens to the water that patrons don’t finish?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

We know that consumers associate compostable disposables with a higher level of care in preparing their meal, that the food is better, and feel that through their order they are doing something positive for the world—all positive associations for the restaurant brand for which consumers are willing to pay more.

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