Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

Modes of Transportation – Employees delivering foods or other products should not use public transportation or vehicles that have other passengers to reduce exposure to the virus. Local deliveries may be more efficient and may reduce driver exposure if other modes of transportation like a bicycle or walking are employed.

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Delivery Hiring Transportation Food Safety 383

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 23, 2024

Any disruptions to their business can lead to disruptions to yours, whether it’s a transportation issue or challenges procuring raw materials. Staff training around how to identify, assess, and respond to challenges ranging from equipment breakdowns to cybersecurity breaches can avoid significant negative impacts to business.

Food Safety 493

Food Safety Food Supply Beverage Loyalty Program 493

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

How do you handle unexpected challenges, such as equipment failure or supply shortages? For example, if a server is consistently late, the manager might sit down with them to discuss whether there's an underlying issue, such as transportation problems, before jumping to disciplinary action.

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Leadership Management Management Operations 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2023

From emissions released during the production of the ingredients, to the water used to grow fruit and vegetables, to the transportation emissions involved in the supply of ingredients – the carbon footprint associated with the resulting meal can be as much as eight kg of carbon dioxide (CO2).

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Transportation Food Supply Supplies Waste 450

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2021

But costs aren't the only problem here; more waste means more hauling fees, landfill fees, increased equipment costs, and more. These wastes can also be transported to landfills to make compost manure and enrich the soil. Organic food waste can be recycled for use as renewable energy sources.

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Waste Management Management Recycling 508

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2021

The edition of MRM Research Roundup features restaurant payment transaction data, foodservice equipment purchasing and the lasting appeal of chicken sandwiches. Times are even tougher for 64 percent of nonprofits, 50 percent of entertainers/artists, 48 percent of small businesses in the transportation sector, and 43 percent of event planners.

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2021 Point of Sale Equipment 2019 450

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

When considering the transport element, the method of transport is more significant than distance travelled and avoiding food that has been air-freighted will have the most significant travel-based impact. Beef in particular has a very high carbon footprint relative to other meats, emitting 60 kg of carbon for every kg of beef.

Food Supply 520

Food Supply Transportation Compost Waste 520

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

But if distributors were to handle smaller, more manageable loads, these containers could reduce spoilage during storage at the fulfilment centers and last-mile transport. For instance, machine learning software can forecast models to predict inventory, transport time, consumer demand, and spoilage probability. Machine Learning.

Waste 419

Waste Management Management Food Supply 419

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2023

Any safety breach – mishandled foods, contamination at a farm, employees working with contagious norovirus, human error, broken equipment, and more – can harm your foods, guests, and business. We’ve been inundated with transportation delays, extreme weather events, product shortages, recalls, and other challenges.

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Supplies Food Supply Food Safety Certification 418

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 6, 2024

These experiences use VR to transport diners to different settings or to tell a story that compliments the meal. VR can create an immersive environment that enhances the storytelling aspect of a meal, evoke certain emotions, or transport diners to far-off locations, making the dining experience memorable and distinctive.

Customer Experience 472

Customer Experience Entertainment Customer Service Transportation 472

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2021

Even restaurants with preexisting in-house delivery may not have been equipped to handle the increase in order volume that came along with the pandemic. Compared to 2019, many additional restaurants have an off-premise segment, and not all of them have had a chance to create their own delivery setup. Co-created with Burma Inc.,

Delivery 473

Delivery Customer Service Point of Sale Customer Experience 473

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Processes, equipment, menus, and products are always changing. Cleaning logs or checklists – Are logs or checklists being used to record equipment cleaning, such as slicers? Staff training – Is equipment being cleaned properly? Why Measure Food Safety Performance? A restaurant is not stagnant.

Food Safety 284

Food Safety Catering Fast Casual Food 284

7 Shifts

AUGUST 4, 2020

There are simpler alternatives than investing in new energy-efficient equipment or reworking your menu with plant-based dishes—though they would help! Buying new energy-efficient equipment is the most effective solution, and your local government may offer rebates to help offset the cost.

Food Supply 300

Food Supply Waste Seasonal Menu Equipment 300

The Rail

MARCH 25, 2025

BONUS: Dont Forget to Handle the Logistics Smoothly with Professional Movers A restaurant relocation involves transporting kitchen equipment, furniture, and inventory all of which require careful handling.

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Social Media Email Marketing Customer Experience Events 130

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2022

At GuGu Asian Table in Pennsylvania, BellaBot is helping deliver hot and cold dishes to tables without supervision and entertaining kid diners as they watch it transport their meals. Can you give some examples of how your products are being used in restaurants now?

Front of House 450

Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience Entertainment 450

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2024

Sustainability and the Local Economy Sustainability is a trend in its own right, but it is also a perfect counterpart to hyperlocal ingredients, which have fewer packaging, storing, and transportation needs. Transportation alone accounts for nearly 20 percent of food-system emissions.

Food Supply 442

Food Supply Seasonal Menu Compost Sustainability 442

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

A fullservice partner will not only ensure you have the appropriate amount of cash on hand based on current activity and trends – including factoring in high-cash holidays like the Super Bowl – but can safely handle transport without risk of harm to your employees or cash loss. Cash Reporting and Reconcilement.

Cash Management 473

Cash Management Recycling Transportation Sports 473

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2022

With industry-wide insights, supply vendors can create uniform standards for trained professionals and quality-controlled vehicles for transportation. Tanks of beverage-grade gas supply are heavy and require care by the supplier.

Operations 474

Operations Supplies Uniforms Employee Relations 474

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2020

It feeds up to ten people and is easy to transport, setup and put away (if there are any leftovers, which is doubtful!). Customers can sponsor a Teriyaki Bar by paying half and Teriyaki Madness will match it and deliver it for free to the hospital or healthcare office of their choice (within five to six miles of the shop).

Technology 472

Technology Healthcare Social Media Mobile Ordering 472

7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2024

Make it part of the protocol to unplug equipment when not in use and fix any leaks promptly. Create a maintenance schedule for each piece of equipment to keep everything in top condition. Another factor to consider is how to manage logistics and maintain food quality during transport. Utilities are another fixed cost to monitor.

Food Truck 397

Food Truck Customer Service Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program 397

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2020

Now more than ever, delivery customers are aware of who is handling their food and the way it was prepared and transported. Additionally, delivery customers expect all restaurants to enforce sending employees home who show symptoms or have been in contact with someone exhibiting symptoms. They expect safer food handling.

Delivery 511

Delivery Food Safety Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 511

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 13, 2021

Wages, food, turnover, rent, utilities, and other operational costs have stayed level or increased as supply chain, labor and transportation disruptions continue to pop up. However, costs are not returning to pre pandemic levels.

Front of House 493

Front of House Back of House Point of Sale Online Ordering 493

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

The building is constructed off site then transported to the final destination for completion. A 1,400-square foot model without interior seating is also currently in development and will be equipped with a drive-thru and walk-up order window. Hartman is a veteran, having served as a U.S. Army Officer.

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Franchise Franchising 2020 2021 508

Social Hospitality: Restaurants

MAY 6, 2020

This invaluable partnership with JetBlue and United Airlines will ensure we can provide transportation to these fearless warriors at no additional cost.”. “I am calling on all medical professionals from across the country to come to New York City and help us win this fight. MGM Resorts: Delivering and Storing Test Kits and PPE Items.

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Hospitality Airlines Healthcare Hotels 388

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 3, 2023

What if staffing shortages or transportation delays meant that your produce, dairy, or proteins were held for too long on hot trucks, increasing the risks of foodborne illness from unsafe holding temps? Continued supply chain disruptions could result in stalled deliveries to your restaurant.

Audits 474

Audits Food Safety Food Truck Information 474

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 20, 2021

This will teach him or her the importance of organization, how to become a more efficient cook someday, how important clean equipment is to the chef, and the pot washer’s role in mise en place. [] LET ME SHOW YOU HOW TO MOP A FLOOR: This is a skill to be learned.

Front of House 453

Front of House Uniforms Back of House Kitchen Safety 453

7 Shifts

AUGUST 4, 2020

There are simpler alternatives than investing in new energy-efficient equipment or reworking your menu with plant-based dishes—though they would help! Buying new energy-efficient equipment is the most effective solution, and your local government may offer rebates to help offset the cost.

Food Supply 221

Food Supply Waste Seasonal Menu Equipment 221

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 23, 2020

This change heightened the search for new transportation solutions since third-party delivery platforms can bump up a customer’s meal cost by 90 percent. With the pandemic an ongoing threat, people are more tolerant of new technology. Establishments that previously relied on in-house revenue had to pivot overnight or risk shutting down.

Technology 517

Technology Kitchen Safety Food Safety Online Ordering 517

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2023

According to the United Nations , the food sector (from production to consumption, including processing, transport and packaging) accounts for 30 percent of the world's total energy consumption and around 22 percent of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Sustainability 419

Sustainability Design Waste Recycling 419

The Rail

MAY 2, 2024

In this post, we'll explore effective strategies for managing inventory during a restaurant move, from inventory assessment to packing and transportation, to help restaurant owners easily navigate this challenging task. For items not consumed before the move, arrange for proper storage and transportation to maintain freshness.

Inventory 130

Inventory Management Management Transportation 130

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The other capability involves predicting transportation vehicle delay times. If you know a particular farmer or wholesaler you work with is not able to supply a product for another month, you can purchase a larger quantity of whichever items are backordered. Data-Driven Purchase Decisions Are Critical Moving Forward.

Food Supply 590

Food Supply Supplies Customer Service Fine Dining 590

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Bid-On-Equipment found that 43 percent of Americans feel unsafe dining inside a restaurant currently and that 65 percent are spending more than ever on takeout. A few categories covered in the report include: Understanding overall R&M spend and equipment repair spend by restaurant category. How Diners Feel.

2020 474

2020 Food Safety Food Supply Kitchen Safety 474

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Food waste is a huge, expensive issue, with fresh foods often rotting on trucks during transport. Traditional farming methods aren’t always sustainable, with harmful pesticides, high emissions from truck transport, water wastage, etc.

Dietary Restrictions 309

Dietary Restrictions Food Safety Food Supply Food Truck 309

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Wasting food while seeing people go hungry is only one aspect of the problem – consider the environmental resources needed to produce, package, and transport, and food waste grows even more concerning. According to Feeding America , nearly 40 percent of all food in the U.S. More than ever, we’re seeing threats at the source.

Waste 466

Waste Technology Food Inventory 466

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Foods packed in paperboard prevent them from being crushed or dislodged, making them safe for long-distance transportation. Rigid food packaging materials are important for products that possess a high risk of spillage during transportation. Rigid Packaging Materials Gain Traction.

Marketing 416

Marketing Food 2030 Transportation 416

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2023

AI-enabled logistics systems can reduce the number of trips delivery trucks take, optimize delivery routes, and reduce transportation-related emissions. With AI technology, restaurant operators can analyze the carbon footprint of their supply chain and identify areas where emissions can be reduced.

Supplies 419

Supplies Sustainability Food Supply Food Safety 419

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

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Serving 517

Serving White Paper Food Recycling 517