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FSMA Rule 204 Food Safety Countdown: What Restaurant Managers Need to Know Now

Modern Restaurant Management

Better food safety has never been more in reach, thanks to advancements in traceability standards and technology. FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Rule 204 approaching, restaurant operators stand to gain improved confidence in the safety and quality of the food they serve.

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How Restaurants Can Manage Food Costs During Disruptions

Modern Restaurant Management

Amid these potential disruptions, operators need a fresh approach to managing food costs. Extreme Weather: By 2035, experts predict that higher temperatures alone will push up worldwide food prices by between 0.9 To keep food costs under control, real-time insights are key. percent annually. Think of it as an adaptable tool.

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Make or Break: Managing the Media’s Role in Food Recalls

Modern Restaurant Management

With food recalls at a five year high , there’s (understandably!) All food businesses need a strategic communications plan that covers what to do before, during, and after a recall. They can happen to any food business at any time. increased consumer demand for real-time information about these incidents.

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Best Practices for Dealing with Fluctuating Food Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

Successfully navigating fluctuating food costs, especially with volatile ingredients like eggs, requires a multi-faceted approach, Mike Stasko Jr., What are the best practices for dealing with food costs for recipes when necessary items are fluctuating in price? What are the best ways to ensure food safety when sourcing eggs?

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S.

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Beyond the Scoop Shop: A Blueprint for Scaling Artisan Food Businesses

Modern Restaurant Management

Scaling an artisan food business is no easy feat. Many small food businesses reach a critical point where they must decide whether to remain small and exclusive or expand into wholesale, manufacturing, and broader distribution. Food safety and compliance also become increasingly important.

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IMMIGRATION AND THE BUSINESS OF FOOD

Culinary Cues

So, lets look at immigration through the eyes of the business of food from agriculture to food processing and on to the restaurants we all enjoy supporting. Over the past year, I cant remember the last time while food shopping that I didnt hear someone complaining about the cost of eggs. 50 per egg. are immigrants.

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Maximize Restaurant Profitability: 5 Key Strategies to Control Costs Effectively

Running a profitable restaurant requires more than great food and service. Learn how to track and reduce food waste, optimize labor costs with smart scheduling, make data-driven decisions with regular P&L reviews, and manage fixed and variable costs efficiently.

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Dive Into Your Inventory Data (and Add Substantial Profits to Your Bottom Line)

Speaker: Ian Foster, Sculpture Hospitality Regional Director West Coast

In this seminar, Ian Foster will discuss the basics of inventory management, including tips on how to get inventory right and how to evaluate your food and pour costs. Analyzing your pour cost and food cost. Ian will examine the best ordering practices from our clients. You will learn: Why take inventory at all? Inventory basics.

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Changes in Consumer Habits: Looking Back Over the Last 12 Months for Restaurants

You’ll learn: What consumers expect from restaurants and food service establishments. This large-scale North American survey explores changes in expectations over the last year. How habits are solidifying. Where to focus efforts to drive the greatest impact.

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Digital Transformation in the Restaurant Industry

The digital transformation of restaurants and food service businesses represents major advances for the industry, especially when the driving force becomes AI. Think, a 25-75% reduction in food waste that translates to millions of dollars in savings. Streamlined allergen management ensuring ZERO food allergy incidents.

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2024 Restaurant Spending Trends to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Get the report to learn: How customers are spending more—or less—in restaurants Spending plans for the next 12 months Customer suggestions to address costs Attitudes on tipping options in fast food Download the report for just a small example of the insights that a customer experience (CX) partner can find.

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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

From managing food costs to investing in equipment and personnel, don't miss this opportunity to elevate your restaurant's performance and profitability! April 18th, 2024 at 9:30am PDT, 12:30pm EDT, 5:30pm BST