Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

QSRs operate in a competitive and highly complex business space, so one of the highest priorities for these organizations is creating strategic plans that will reduce food waste to avoid lost revenue and wastage disposal fees. According to Rethink Food Waste Through Economics and Date , the U.S. restaurant sector generates 11.4

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 23, 2025

Effective, sustainable SOPs focus on minimizing waste and maximizing productivity. For example, implementing procedures to monitor inventory closely can prevent overstocking or food spoilage, while clear cleaning and maintenance schedules ensure the proper use and consumption of supplies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Globally, one third of the food produced for human consumption is wasted. So, how can we both solve the food waste issue and ensure better food availability? Waste can occur anywhere along the food supply chain, which includes production, processing, distribution, and consumption. Improving Distribution.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2024

There are a number of proven strategies for being proactive about possible supply chain shortages including menu optimization, building partnerships and LTO maximization. Creating a limited time offer that utilizes ingredients that are already in the kitchen to maximize sales without adding other ingredients to your supply.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2021

We saw customers stockpiling on groceries and supplies in homes instead of going out to eat, raising retail sales by 29 percent over the previous year (1). According to this McKinsey Report, these “changes in consumer behavior continue to ripple through the US food and agricultural supply chains” even today (1).

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Food waste is recognized as an endemic challenge around the world. is wasted each year, about 119 billion pounds, estimated at over $408 billion. For restaurants, an industry with challenging profit margins, minimizing food waste is nothing less than a survival strategy. But unchecked waste can threaten the bottom line.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Restaurants are an essential part of the food supply chain to millions of Americans every year. However, according to the USDA , up to 40 percent of the nation’s food supply is wasted each year – the economic equivalent of approximately $161 billion. The Challenge.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2023

AI can also improve sustainability within restaurants – and throughout their supply chains – with huge benefits that include waste and carbon emissions reduction, cost savings, and meeting consumer demand. For instance, AI can help drive the following benefits: Improving transparency throughout the supply chain.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Integrating IoT devices and connectivity drives efficiency, enhances food safety, mitigates risks, increases transparency, reduces waste, and provides many other benefits for restaurants. Connected sensors and devices allow real-time tracking and monitoring of food products throughout the supply chain. Did you know that U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 22, 2024

High electric bills and wasted energy are the last things on their minds. There are ways for restaurants to maximize that growth despite today’s heavy cost burdens—the secret lies in eliminating waste quickly and at scale. By listening to the “nerve center” of every location—its connected equipment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Hot Palette Holdings uses AI to improve their forecasting, optimize inventory, and reduce waste. As restaurants implement tech tools, they’re experiencing numerous benefits, including waste (and cost) savings, more effective scheduling, and increased customer satisfaction, to name just a few. Elevate quality management programs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 29, 2022

Restaurant management and operations personnel are always on the search for proactive ways to increase operational efficiency and reduce waste while complying with local regulations. Preempting Equipment Failures. Today, the sophistication of IoT technology available to the restaurant sector is at an all-time high.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2020

The supply chain failure and the domino effect of its impact have been a wake-up call for even the veterans of the food industry. Nationwide outbreaks have forced manufacturers to shut down their plants, leading to disruptions in operations downstream in the supply chain (1). Multiple Sourcing and Backup. Menu Changes and Flexibility.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

You’re also hostage to other rising costs and supply chain delays, and want to deliver the experiences your diners expect, now and into 2022. The technology empowers operators to make direct, digital connections with their equipment (e.g., Maintaining Equipment. freezers, food warmers, fryers, etc.).

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2023

Meanwhile, the industry as a whole is dealing with supply chain shortages and a potential recession. All this happens when restaurant teams connect their building and kitchen equipment (HVAC, ovens, dishwashers, fryers, refrigerators, freezers, etc.) This also prevents the waste of costly oil and keeps food quality up to standard.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2023

Everything from decreasing food waste to exploring how automation can increase revenue for small business restaurants is related to BOH procedures. They include restaurant management tips for cutting costs, decreasing food waste, and much more. Does the equipment layout make sense for all staff?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Most notably, persistent hiring challenges, rising costs, and uncertain supply chains have made profitability more precarious. Restaurant managers will need to identify and implement training solutions that accelerate onboarding and equip new employees to positively impact the bottom line as quickly as possible. trillion each year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

a global manufacturer of restroom equipment. “Today’s commercial washroom will be of paramount importance in providing hand washing systems and supplies, and mitigating sickness-causing germs.” Finally, be sure to check and restock supplies regularly. ” Increase cleaning, sanitization and restocking.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 21, 2023

Smart kitchen equipment, such as automated stove tops and automatic recycling oil fryers, make order fulfillment easier, faster, and more consistent. During the pandemic, menu prices frequently changed, and products were often out-of-stock due to supply chain shortages. Thus, automation of product updates was essential.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2022

Some ghost kitchens are even set up to house several delivery-only concepts from different operators that share equipment like refrigerators, dishwashers and more. With smart ovens, refrigerators and freezers, the IoT solves this problem by facilitating enhanced control of equipment, even when managers are not on site.

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The Rail

MARCH 31, 2025

With cloud-based software and platforms like Microsoft Teams, restaurants can standardize processes across multiple locations and speed up supply management. Consistent Equipment Across Locations : Using standardized equipment across all locations, such as commercial deep fryers , ensures consistency in food preparation and quality.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Real-time inventory systems help restaurants cut food waste , save money, and improve operations. Automate Orders : Automatically reorder items when stock runs low, minimizing waste and emergency purchases. Integrate with POS Systems : Sync with sales data to refine menu choices and track high-waste items.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2022

How value engineering can be a restaurant construction solution in the face of rising prices and unpredictable supply chains. As the prices of construction materials skyrocket due to rising inflation and supply chain woes, budgeting for commercial development has become significantly more challenging. Starting with Finishes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2021

Rather than waste food, we can redistribute it. A circular economy moves away from the make-take-waste model and toward a model in which we design out waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use, and regenerate natural systems. Maintain a Healthy Supply Chain. Think Circular. Stay Current.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 11, 2022

“Conducting inventory would take two to three hours per restaurant per week, assuming there weren’t any mistakes,” said Rick Buttner, senior director of supply chain operations at IPC. “Everything in our supply chain is based on GS1 Standards. “Everything in our supply chain is based on GS1 Standards.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2024

When done on a large scale, this wastes the platform’s marketing budget and eventually leads them to cut down on promotions, slowing order volumes for restaurants. Legitimate users might use both their work and personal emails to take advantage of this once, but fraudsters will scale that approach to a whole different level.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As such, restaurants are investing in training and development programs to upskill their workforce, ensuring team members are equipped to handle the latest tools and technologies. These factors contribute to a volatile supply chain, influencing everything from ingredient availability to menu pricing strategies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Inflation, scarcity in the supply chain, and labor constraints have tacked on dollars. Before we begin, we need to realize that the guacamole product served to customers is not solely factored on the price of the ingredients, but you’ll find the sneaky costs in labor, waste, food safety, and shipping.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2022

A fragmented supply chain is also increasing ingredient costs, leading restaurants to balance staff churn with a changing menu to keep revenue consistent. Monitoring Supply Can Curb Waste and Loss. POS technology can help with labor shortages, supply chain concerns and customer experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2022

With the increasing presence of robotic equipment, kitchen staff are going to be required to possess non-traditional skillsets. According to estimates, the restaurant industry is by itself responsible for approximately hundred million dollars a year of food waste. Integrated Inventory and Purchasing.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

How do you handle unexpected challenges, such as equipment failure or supply shortages? How do you handle unexpected challenges, such as equipment failure or supply shortages? If a freezer malfunctions, they should contact two or more local equipment repair service providers to get it fixed fast.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2021

Restaurant employees need access to cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE). Laundering your own mats is time consuming and places a strain on your equipment. Fats, oils, grease and other kitchen food waste accumulate in drain lines over time. Stocking Properly. Maintaining Kitchen Drain Lines.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Whether it’s inter-team communication, improving table turnover, or reducing waste – an efficiently run restaurant results in an increase in sales and revenue. For example, W i nnow develops different digital tools that work by reducing food waste in half. The key lies in achieving operational efficiency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Equipment rental, including refrigerator truck or equipment. Emergency preparedness supplies are a good idea to have on hand at all times. Hurricanes may necessitate further emergency supplies. First aid supplies. Bottled water supplies. Ensure a Clean Water Supply. Police and Fire departments.

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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

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Winnow Raises $20M to Fight Food Waste. The company, with US offices located in Iowa City, has recently made headlines in the country, having been selected as a food waste innovator and recipient of the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Kroger Foundation Grant. 63 million tons of food is wasted every year. ” Marc Zornes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

As restaurants reimagined takeout and venues shut down their bars, we too repurposed and rebalanced our portfolio repeatedly to meet changing demands—whether we were converting food packaging supply lines to produce PPE or supporting take-out offerings with tamper-proof food packaging.

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