Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2024

The global economy allows people to eat food out of season and irregardless of its origin, but that comes at a cost. Food waste is another concern regarding sustainability in restaurants. By producing the food themselves, restaurants have new options available to them to control food waste. As for excess?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

According to new research from the National Restaurant Association, 72 percent of people want a restaurant gift card this holiday season. Given that the 2019 holiday season is shorter than last year, brands will need strong gift card promotions throughout December to optimize their overall sales. Go with a Restaurant Gift Card.

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Xtra Chef

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Food waste is a serious environmental and humanitarian issue. But restaurant food waste poses a huge problem for overall profitability in the business: The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that restaurants waste $162 billion in food each year. After all, when food is wasted at a restaurant, money and profits are, too.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

” “Equality is something I advocate for in all aspects of my life, and the kitchen is no exception,” said Bravo’s “Top Chef” Season 10 winner, Kristen Kish. It runs on guests’ smartphones (iOS and Android), delivering real-time menus directly to their personal devices.

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7 Shifts

JULY 20, 2024

By analyzing these reports, you can optimize pricing, control restaurant costs , reduce waste, and improve overall profitability. Food & beverage sales report A food and beverage sales report breaks down revenue from different menu items, giving you an idea of the best-selling dishes and optimizing your menu accordingly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

They touched on topics such as delivery, ghost (dark) kitchens, automation, plant-based menu items, food waste, sustainability, staffing and retention and more. Even cost of sales may go down as the ghost kitchen typically has a smaller, more manageable menu. Plant-based Menu Items. Jim Collins, CEO at Kitchen United.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

With more than 60 percent of diners interested in ordering a take-home DIY meal kit from restaurants1, the Fall Scoop lineup provides a variety of preportioned, prepackaged ingredients ideal for creative takeout options in the form of DIY meal kits and offers operators labor savings, versatility and waste-reduction benefits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The offer comes as restaurants brace for a second fall and winter season navigating COVID -19, and as operations become even more complex amidst vaccine requirements, tracking, and more operational challenges. Real-Time Menu Optimization : Promote items with short preparation times (or higher margins) when things are busy.

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Next Restaurants

JULY 18, 2024

By Leo Clarke, Contributor As a restaurant owner, there are many reasons to consider offering a more sustainable menu. Making the choice to promote a greener kitchen and menu is not only a smart business decision, but also a commitment to a healthier planet, community, and future. million tons annually in the U.S.,

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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 1 REDUCE WASTE. Waste management in the food and restaurant industry is more important today than ever. Compost fruits, vegetables, dairy products, grains, bread, egg shells etc.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In the face of a staggering global issue, restaurants must proactively avoid food waste. billion tons of food are wasted annually across the globe. Restaurants, a big part of this challenge, can substantially impact by adopting sustainable practices and reducing their contribution to food waste.

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

By Indiana Lee, Contributor As we begin to move out of the fall season and into the winter, restaurant and bar owners are making preparations for what tends to be a challenging season. Adapting offerings based on the season is an expected, if somewhat inconvenient, requirement of working in the service industry.

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Open for Business

MARCH 20, 2023

Here are some common practices to consider: Reduce food waste Restaurants waste a total of $162 billion worth of food annually , and guests know it. Reducing food waste is a great way to appeal to the eco-conscious crowd and save money at the same time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Minimal Waste – Ono’s food truck is designed to be environmentally sustainable. From cups to straws, all of Ono’s consumables are compostable, making Ono more sustainable compared to traditional smoothie establishments. Ono Blend Founders Daniel Fukuba and Stephen Klein. Parts Town and Heritage Combine.

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The Restaurant Group

MAY 24, 2019

Can you imagine adding up all the food wasted at your favorite restaurant in one day? Could the amount of waste not be decreased, so there is no waste at all, so more revenue could go towards your investment? Food is the number one culprit wasted on a large scale by both consumers and restaurants, but doesn’t have to be.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 10, 2021

And one area that is often overlooked is the question of how to reduce food waste in restaurants. Food waste costs restaurants a staggering $162 billion per year , and in America alone, restaurants generate as much as 33 billion pounds of food waste per year. Different Types of Restaurant Food Waste.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Re purposing It has been inspiring to see the commitment of modern food and hospitality operators in minimising their impact on the environment, through the reduction in food and equipment waste across the sector. Menus and food designed to travel. Day of the week Specials.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 4, 2020

An average wedding produces 400 pounds of garbage – and a large amount of this waste comes from the catering. As couples become more eco-conscious, they look to vendors who can help them cut down on waste and reduce their celebration’s carbon footprint. Serve a Seasonal Menu. Reduce Food Waste.

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Sustainability Beyond the Plate

JANUARY 26, 2017

If you produce 4 cubic yards* (the size of a standard commercial bin, not the smaller ‘cart’) or more of organic waste per week, you must separate and recycle that waste. When people differentiate between these two terms, they could be talking about other non-food organic waste streams like landscaping waste and cow manure.

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Notch

MARCH 17, 2022

The National Restaurant Association’s “What’s Hot” 2022 Culinary Forecast - an annual survey of 350 culinary leaders - found that sustainable packaging, plant-based foods, and zero waste were predicted to be leading culinary concepts this year. And, paper also makes up 26% of landfill waste. Green Star Restaurant.

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MBB Hospitality

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It involves tracking the cost of each ingredient, understanding seasonality, and recognizing price fluctuations. Using cost percentage formulas, you can determine the ideal cost for each item on your menu. Leveraging technology can streamline these processes, reducing waste and ensuring precise portion control.

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MBB Hospitality

JULY 7, 2024

Analyze and Optimize Your Menu A strategic menu review can uncover opportunities for savings. Highlighting items with better margins through smart menu design also steers customers toward more profitable choices. Conducting regular staff training on waste management practices ensures everyone contributes to cost-saving efforts.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Dining choices have a four-course menu and a chef’s tasting menu. They share their love of food and drinks with customers, and their New American menu relies heavily on the uniqueness of their oak oven and grill. A small menu means perfection in each dish, and the Mushroom Tempura is the perfect start to your meal.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Not only do they fire pizza in their sizable wood-fired oven, but they also have seasonal wood-fired veggies. Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, Serious Pie is a wood-fired pizzeria using farm-to-table local Washington ingredients to make the freshest seasonal pizzas around.

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Restaurant Engine

AUGUST 9, 2023

You don’t want either of these to slip during busy times or busy seasons. Make sure your customers know this by posting it on your menu or even signs around the restaurant. Look into composting as well. Many cities have companies that offer you compost bins for food scraps that they pick up each week.

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MBB Hospitality

MAY 15, 2024

This article explores key trends that new franchisees and seasoned operators should monitor to ensure sustained growth and relevance. Many franchises are adding healthier menu options, with transparent ingredient sourcing to appeal to health-conscious customers.

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Harbor Touch

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Restaurant owners are always looking for ways to save money and cut down on waste. As far as environmental impact, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says that 22 percent of waste in landfills comes from food waste , and a whopping 20 percent of the United States’ methane gas emissions come from those landfills.

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EATER

JULY 6, 2022

While staff did work with local, seasonal, unique ingredients, servers and cooks alike say they grew uncomfortable telling stories about some of the restaurant’s sourcing and preparation practices, including for a number of its signature dishes, which they considered misleading. COMPOST oven: 155 degrees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

” Throughout 2020, the culinary team at Walk-On’s will feature select burgers from the menu as the “Game On Burger.” ” The menu features hibachi, hibachi fried rice, stir-fry yakisoba noodles, ramen, sides and desserts. Jackie Kim is the creator of DOMA’s menu.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 8, 2021

With several options available, you’re bound to find delicious menu options that even meat-lovers can enjoy. Dirt Candy also offers five-course seasonal tasting menus for you to enjoy in their dining rooms or outdoor patio. Toad Style’s menu offers 100% vegan dishes free of soy and palm oil. Order Online.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 31, 2019

National Menu Trends. They also analyzed how their national menu trends compared to the menus of their James Beard award-winning customers. They also analyzed how their national menu trends compared to the menus of their James Beard award-winning customers. Placer.ai, dug into the numbers to analyze the situation.

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EATER

DECEMBER 23, 2020

An American nod to the elemental luxuries of the Japanese ryokan, or inn, its 11-course kaiseki-style dinners are crafted from meticulously tended ingredients grown on its nearby five-acre farm, where photogenic rows of micro-seasonal produce managed by Katina are bordered by the banks of the Russian River.

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EATER

APRIL 11, 2023

He plucks them from composted wood chips nestled in cardboard boxes, and carefully puts them in a clean new box. Yang smiles as he shows off his heaping compost pile: He says he reclaims three to five tons of organic green waste every few weeks to produce substrate, the woody equivalent of soil, for his mushrooms.

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