EATER

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

When that got too expensive and I missed preparing my own food, I had to accept that I had only a mini fridge and microwave to work with as tools for cooking and eating. What and how you eat is an individual determination based on multiple factors: life demands, allergies, dietary restrictions, budget.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2024

AI-driven predictive analytics, for instance, help forecast demand, manage inventory, and reduce food waste. Some restaurants already employ such tools for optimizing food preparation. Waste management : Reducing food waste by monitoring inventory and expiration more effectively.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 23, 2023

From early 2021, eating out at our favorite restaurants became a thing of the past and with many people staying at home and working remotely, there was a surge in demand for food delivery services, as well as a need for faster and more personalized food options.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2022

Picture the perfect dinner party: thoughtful food selection, a welcoming host, and an ambiance that takes your mind off of the troubles of your every day. That hospitality should infuse every experience they have, whether they dine in person or order online and whether they get food delivered or pick up their order on-site.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2022

In digital terms, ghost kitchens (also known as “dark kitchens”) are like hardware: they are the on-site locations from which either established brands or virtual brands physically prepare food orders. Virtual Brands are Influencer Magnets.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

Leverage consumer data to learn about preferences, dietary restrictions, and favorite foods. Emotional Connect: Creating Memorable Dining Moments Diners want more than simply food; they want unforgettable experiences. Personalization: An Emphasis on Individual Preferences Modern diners are diverse, astute, and perceptive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

This edition of MRM News Bites SevenRooms, Miso Robotics , PARTech, Delaware North, Illes Foods, Tablelist and Discotech and US Foods. SevenRooms released its “Checking In For F&B” report, which uncovered the most important things to today’s traveler when it comes to food and beverage at hotels.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

With pop-ups like Honeysuckle, Black Feast, and the Vegan Hood Chefs, Black innovators engage with food for a greater purpose. Soul food and Southern food are undeniably rooted in the African-American experience, but Black food in America can’t be defined by just these two categories. Honeysuckle. Neal Santos.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2022

Plant-based foods have hit restaurants worldwide and they are coming up with a wide range of options. Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat, for instance, have made a wide array of similar-looking food products available, and diners have responded favorably. Some other restaurants going with the vegan flow are.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 26, 2024

Food allergies in the United States affect an estimated 26 million adults and six million children (10.8 and 8 percent, respectively) and the number of people telling restaurants about their food allergies upfront is increasing. When customers pay and note their dietary needs, the kitchen gets an alert.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Technology Integration – Restaurants leveraged AI, IoT, 5G, and quantum computing to optimize operations, enhance inventory management, streamline supply chains, improve food safety, and more. Regulatory Compliance – Staying abreast of evolving food safety regulations remained a persistent challenge in 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2022

While sales have in many cases, rebounded, operators faced ongoing struggles from inflationary pressure on food costs, hiring and retaining staff, along with supply chain issues and availability of key items. Customers now rely on new technology, like contactless payments, mobile apps, and self-serve kiosks to get the food they want and fast.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Lunches and corporate gatherings offer both customizable catering packages and individual boxed meals that consider dietary restrictions and provide convenience. Ultimately, the best catering menus satisfy diverse audiences, tastes, and dietary needs. Meanwhile, parties and family events might want tray catering buffets.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

The food industry has been historically slow to integrate technology and digital solutions. Customers expect efficient and convenient payments, and restaurants must adapt to meet those demands Tap-to-pay, tableside QR codes, tablets — you name it — help the food service industry embrace flexible and intelligent payment systems.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2020

That table has been waiting for their food for a while… Make sure your staff give customers their undivided attention and show that they are listening. Make sure that the team knows what to recommend for common dietary restrictions such as gluten-free, vegetarian, or vegan. Does my table over there need anything?

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ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

1) Pop-Up Collaborations Partner with other local businesses, like a bakery, brewery, coffee shop, roastery, or food truck, for exclusive menu items or drinks. Why customers love it: Customers who attend these types of events will be foodiespeople with an intense interest in food and how its made.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

In order to remain competitive, restaurants will need to adapt to evolving dietary restrictions and consumer preferences. Food trends and menus will naturally evolve to reflect the increasingly health-conscious, ecological mindset of the consumer.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 20, 2023

A Vision of Personalized Dining Imagine a dining experience where every menu item is a delicious option and a perfect fit for your unique dietary preferences. These systems analyze vast databases of nutritional information, considering individual dietary requirements, allergies, and health goals.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The Bhallas and countless food entrepreneurs like them are essential contributors to a diverse economic landscape. Food shows are the only way we can really get our product in front of our customers and get new accounts,” he says. “We Bhalla has no backup plan and no clear path forward. That’s all we think about,” says Bhalla. “We

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EATER

APRIL 20, 2021

Is sugar-full food inherently indulgent? Finding it extremely hard to order Froyo from @TheBiggChillOfficial when you have to walk past tons of sugar-free cookies/other diet foods before you get to the counter,” she wrote, accusing the store of “harmful messaging” and using the hashtag #DietCultureVultures.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2020

Tenzo added that restaurants and chains offering exclusively vegan options are seeing the same trends as those offering both vegetarian and vegan options, meaning that catering to the most proscriptive dietary choice may be the best idea. How can restaurants be responsive to their guests and capitalize on this growing lifestyle trend?

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2020

Because of COVID-19 restrictions on on-premise dining, customers are turning to takeout and delivery like never before. Fortunately, inventory management software makes it easier to order the right amount of food and reduce restaurant costs related to waste. You can stop spending money on food that will never get used.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

You need to know their daily traffic patterns, spending habits and dietary restrictions. Look at food costs, labor projections and daily operational expenses like your technology spend. Half the fun of a restaurant is never knowing who will walk in the door, but a big part of success comes from knowing your target audience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Nearly one in four (24 percent) want their food covered as it is served to them. The Carefree Guest : While many Americans have shifted their dining preferences, there are still many individuals that are eager to dine and drink out with less strict restrictions. menu tailored to dietary preferences).

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Top Eats, Drinks, and More No fork, no problem: In addition to fries defending its spot as the most ordered food of the year (and the past decade!), this year was all about finger foods, with many indulging in items best enjoyed without utensils, like mozzarella sticks, wings, pepperoni pizza, and chips & queso.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The survey was conducted in January 2024 among 522 US-based Food and Beverage professionals, including owners and managers from single-site establishments and small multi-site chains with fewer than 20 restaurants. 37 percent), and Minneapolis all saw Soup/Stew take the top spot as the most popular NFL Sunday food item.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Moreover, predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms are being utilized for demand forecasting, effectively minimizing food waste and optimizing inventory management. Personalized Menus : AI algorithms will analyze preferences and dietary restrictions to provide diners with menus tailored to their tastes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

A new survey shows that Americans love new tech-driven options for ordering and retrieving food, but the flipside is that it is making them more impatient. ” The results are part of an Oracle Food and Beverage survey conducted by Untold Insights in September 2021. In Love with Tech, but Impatient. Kicking orders to the curb.

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EATER

MARCH 11, 2024

You just order enough food for everyone, regardless of what section it comes from. Priority is given to any dietary restrictions, whether that means ordering an entirely vegetarian or kosher meal, or just giving that person extra servings of the things they can eat. Splitting the food means splitting the bill evenly.

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EATER

JUNE 1, 2021

The JBS Foods plant in Greeley, Colorado. JBS Foods, the world’s largest meat producer, has gone partially offline. You may not have heard of JBS Foods before now, but depending on your dietary restrictions, you’ve probably eaten its wares. JBS has partially shut down its operations due to a ransomware attack.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Menus will be designed to minimize food waste, with ingredients used efficiently across dishes. In addition, wellness-focused hotels and resorts will offer specialized dining experiences like gluten-free, keto, or dairy-free menus, as well as options for guests with dietary restrictions.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

There’s a restaurant from Food Network stalwart Michael Symon, as well as a brewpub from the city’s most famous brewery, Great Lakes Brewing Company. Good for folks with dietary restrictions. Best to look elsewhere for food, but find: Subway: Sad chain deli sandwiches, though an option for calorie-counters. Main Terminal.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature Ono Food Co, DoorDash, Parts Town and Heritage Foodservice, Rouxbe, Presto, Burger King and Uber Eats, Pared, Tork, Restaurant Technologies, Willie Degel, Bolay, Ritual, Preoday and TISSL, AdTheorent and Voodoo Doughnut. Ono Food Co. Ono Blend Founders Daniel Fukuba and Stephen Klein.

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EATER

JUNE 4, 2024

Don’t expect too many accommodations If you have dietary restrictions or food allergies, let the restaurant know about them when you book, as Parisian kitchens are cramped and frequently don’t have a lot of alternatives on hand. Enjoy the guidance of the talented team in charge. It’s perfectly acceptable to request tap water.

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EATER

APRIL 19, 2023

Daniela Jordan-Villaveces When the co-founder of one of the country’s first Black food bookstores needs something quick and filling to eat, curry with experimental roti is the answer We all could use a little dinner inspiration — even Ali Slagle, who dreams of dinner. It was the perfect little bite pocket before we got on this interview.

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EATER

JULY 21, 2022

Former New York Times food critic Frank Bruni noted in 2007 that in the late 2000s, menu descriptions changed for a more “ethical purpose. People built a deeper relationship with food during the pandemic. At the same time, people were ordering food from their houses as restaurants (even fine dining ones) pivoted to takeout.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Centuries of colonialist practices have severed the connection between Indigenous people and what we consume Listen to this article It’s difficult for me to celebrate food. When I think about my connection to food, many of my first thoughts are rooted in trauma. These genocidal food practices continued into the 20th century.

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