Hot Schedules

AUGUST 10, 2021

Protecting Your Customers: How to Scale Your Food Safety Culture Across Multiple Locations. While employees know they play a crucial role in food (and ultimately guest) safety, when a 45-minute wait forces everyone to rush, things learned in food safety training can quickly fall to back-of-mind to an undisciplined staff.

Food Safety 148

Food Safety Certification Food Employee Relations 148

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Holiday decorations were already on full display, a touch of snow was on the ground and Christmas Carols were drifting through the air, but shoppers and diners were in very short supply. Every restaurant knows that once a customer walks through the door a sale of food and beverage will likely result.

Customer Experience 373

Customer Experience Customer Service Food Safety Hospitality 373

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 2, 2022

Soaring prices, continued supply chain disruptions, and ongoing staffing shortages are creating a perfect storm for restaurants. Food and labor costs are elevated and expected to remain high in 2022 , negatively impacting restaurants’ profit margins. To maximize your existing resources: Reduce food waste.

Food Safety 218

Food Safety Food Supply Waste Sustainability 218

Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 28, 2020

With how the restaurant industry looks right now, from shifting consumer behavior and volatile demand, strategically pricing a menu has never been so complicated, nor so important. Adjust your food costs so that it reflects your target food-cost percentages. Determine the pricing elasticity of items. Study the market.

Pricing 158

Pricing Menu Food Supply Food Safety 158

Culinary Cues

APRIL 3, 2020

[] CUSTOMERS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE FOOD THEY ORDER. Possible strategy: Be proactive with a well defined, enhanced sanitation and food handling protocol for your restaurant and relay this information to your guests. Let your customers know that safety and sanitation is your most important job.

Guest Recovery 322

Guest Recovery Social Media Kitchen Safety Food Safety 322

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Certainly one thing on everyone’s mind today is price. Inflation, scarcity in the supply chain, and labor constraints have tacked on dollars. Food Safety. A potentially costly sneaky costs is food safety. It is when these costs sneak in that margins go down. Our final sneak costs is shipping.

Food Supply 189

Food Supply Food Safety Front of House Back of House 189

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

After all, it’s not just the quality of your food that can keep customers coming back — 73% of diners base their satisfaction on the quality of service they receive. How do you handle unexpected challenges, such as equipment failure or supply shortages? How do you ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations?

Leadership 195

Leadership Management Management Operations 195

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

Improving your restaurant operations to succeed in this highly competitive industry means serving quality food and providing excellent customer service while minimizing waste, reducing costs, and keeping your employees engaged. The proper airflow, adequate ventilation, and cooking food at the right temperatures should also be considered.

Operations 221

Operations Kitchen Safety Food Safety Restaurant Law 221

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 30, 2021

Thousands upon thousands of restaurants were forced to close for safety reasons, some permanently. Today, examine the effects the pandemic has had on the restaurant and food service industry as well as five simple but effective marketing techniques to boost your local business. Highlight Your Safety and Hygiene Protocols.

Marketing 227

Marketing Food Safety Social Media Small Business 227

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

These factors contribute to a volatile supply chain, influencing everything from ingredient availability to menu pricing strategies. Contemporary menus increasingly feature more plant-based selections and alternative proteins, while also reflecting the demand for locally vetted foods and transparent supply chains.

2024 202

2024 Food Supply Kitchen Safety Influencer 202

Cheetah

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Cooking oil prices reached an all time high this October. Operators are diversifying oil types and supply sources, while adjusting menus and learning how to prolong fry life. . Cooking Oil Prices Triple amidst Global Shortages. The first years of the pandemic came after nearly 6 years of low vegetable and crude oil prices.

Pricing 148

Pricing Operations Food Supply Supplies 148

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

We’re in an unusual time when troubled supply chains are suddenly top of mind for the average American: supply chain woes have become fodder for late-night television hosts, and countless headlines warn us that we should’ve started our holiday shopping yesterday. Increasing Risk of Food Recalls Highlights Need for Planning.

Management 196

Management Management Food Supply Food Safety 196

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The cost of goods sold (COGS) is a restaurant metric that shows you the cost of all ingredients used to prepare a menu item, including the food, beverage costs, and other direct expenses. The prices of ingredients can fluctuate due to several factors, including seasonality, supply chain disruptions, and changes in demand.

2024 195

2024 Seasonal Menu Inventory Audits 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 14, 2021

Once thought of as temporary solutions to an unexpected pandemic, we’ve seen an increased mad rush on take-out and delivery supplies – which doesn’t look to be slowing down. The quality of the packaging you chose should match the quality of the food you are serving. Quality packaging doesn’t only apply to food.

Management 165

Management Management Food Supply Customer Experience 165

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

A fraud scheme where cybercriminals leverage the Telegram messaging platform to steal from restaurants and food delivery services was just identified by research and analysis from Sift’s Digital Trust and Safety Architects. million users in 2019 to 45.6 million users in 2020, according to Statista. ”

Delivery 189

Delivery Food Safety Online Ordering Food Supply 189

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 7, 2023

For any specialty coffee roaster, one of the key factors to running a successful business is a continuous supply of fresh green coffee. However, with many medium or larger-sized roasters often having anywhere up to a year’s supply of green coffee, how can they manage their inventories as effectively as possible?

Supplies 176

Supplies Management Management Food Safety 176

Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2021

Since the start of the pandemic, safety measures such as social distancing, lockdowns and mask-wearing have completely changed our understanding of how consumers spend on food. 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).

Supplies 165

Supplies Food Supply Front of House Fast Casual 165

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2021

Fresh prepared produce delivers many benefits to foodservice operations from cost and labor savings along with increasing back of house efficiency, food safety, and freshness. Supply Chain Shortages. One of the biggest pain points during and after the pandemic was supply chain. Ease Labor Shortages.

Kitchen Safety 168

Kitchen Safety Food Supply Fast Casual Food Safety 168

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 31, 2022

As the winter months quickly approach, restaurants must prepare to continue serving their customers while navigating weather and health and safety challenges. Ongoing inflation, higher interest rates, escalating food prices, and a tight labor market across industries add to the uncertainty.

Food Supply 189

Food Supply Outdoor Supplies Customer Experience 189

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

2022 180

2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 180

Hot Schedules

AUGUST 10, 2021

Protecting Your Customers: How to Scale Your Food Safety Culture Across Multiple Locations. While employees know they play a crucial role in food (and ultimately guest) safety, when a 45-minute wait forces everyone to rush, things learned in food safety training can quickly fall to back-of-mind to an undisciplined staff.

Food Safety 78

Food Safety Certification Food Employee Relations 78

Cheetah

JANUARY 30, 2022

Disposable restaurant supplies are part of critical inventory used by every restaurant, food-truck and caterer on a daily basis. They include everything from back-of-house supplies like gloves and containers, to customer-facing single use-items like takeout packaging, utensils, napkins, and straws. Restaurant Supplies.

Supplies 148

Supplies Food Supply Compost Back of House 148

Cheetah

JANUARY 30, 2022

Disposable restaurant supplies are part of critical inventory used by every restaurant, food-truck and caterer on a daily basis. They include everything from back-of-house supplies like gloves and containers, to customer-facing single use-items like takeout packaging, utensils, napkins, and straws. Restaurant Supplies.

Supplies 148

Supplies Food Supply Compost Back of House 148

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. freezers, food warmers, fryers, etc.). With fewer staff, how can you ensure that the food quality and service will be up to their standards? Let’s return to your restaurant.

Equipment 197

Equipment Kitchen Safety Food Supply Food Safety 197

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2020

Business begins at the endpoint, especially in food service and hospitality. As well, pick-up lockers located away from in-room dining could allow guests to pick up food without human contact. Focus on the Endpoint. The pandemic will accelerate the need for these digital solutions as guests choose their own safe distancing preferences.

Back of House 227

Back of House Front of House Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering 227

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Historically high gas prices are pushing consumers towards EV options. Give them charging stations and a reason to stay (delicious food, great service, and a comfortable atmosphere) while their cars are charging. You already provide delicious food, exceptional customer service, and an inviting atmosphere, right?

Audits 189

Audits Food Safety 2040 Consumer Goods 189

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The younger generations don’t just want great food, they expect memorable experiences. When others have pulled back, we kept innovating by adding new menu items (a new Porterhouse steak, Wagyu New York Strip), half priced bottles of South American wine, To-Go experience packages and more.

2021 230

2021 Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program 230

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2022

Cryptocurrency has real-world applications in the food industry, with restaurants using it to create new and exciting foods for their customers and find ways to use crypto as payments. Application of Blockchain in the Food Industry. Blockchain technology has been applied to the food industry. Lower fees per transaction.

Serving 189

Serving Loyalty Program Food Supply Point of Sale 189

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2022

. “It is an extremely challenging time for the restaurant industry as restaurateurs grapple with the difficulty of operating within an uncertain post-pandemic sales environment while simultaneously combating historic levels of food inflation, labor shortages and ongoing supply-chain issues. Inflation is currently at 9.1

2022 180

2022 Customer Service Fast Casual Food Safety 180

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 4, 2021

While the green light to reopen is long-awaited good news, as various states continue to allow establishments to open dining indoors at a limited capacity, there are monumental impacts to the overall foodservice industry and subsequent impacts on the food and beverage manufacturers and distributors who are called upon to act quicky.

Food Supply 131

Food Supply Food Safety Food Truck Inventory 131

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2023

Learn how the foodservice industry can stay competitive and fresh amid widespread food and labor shortages. As consumers watch food prices continue to rise, the demand for cost-effective meal solutions are prompting c-stores, full-service, and quick-service restaurants to increase their offerings.

Food 167

Food Food Supply Customer Service Food Safety 167

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Restaurants will continue to grapple with labor shortages and supply chain disruptions throughout 2022. These challenges pose the potential for inventory constraints, menu price increases, delays in service and more, impacting not only the hours restaurants can stay open but also the capacity at which they can operate.

2022 189

2022 Food Supply Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 189

Cheetah

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

To compete, restaurants are reinventing themselves by incorporating emerging food trends into their menus – most notably by showcasing local food products and unique ingredients. But access to these trending food items, with fair pricing and reasonable logistics, has been a nightmare – until now. .

Food 148

Food Food Supply Food Truck Online Ordering 148

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Over the last 18 months, restaurants have managed incredibly difficult challenges, primarily driven by having to operate with new, constantly evolving safety guidelines. As the restaurant industry begins to rebuild itself, restaurants are now confronted with supply chain shortages as well as a labor shortage.

Management 189

Management Management Seasonal Menu Customer Experience 189

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

” Traditionally, to enable delivery most sellers list their menu on food delivery platforms because the restaurant doesn’t have their own couriers. Search filter : A new filter allows users to easily find which hotels and restaurants are taking these added safety precautions. ” Dine Brands Adds to Team.

Guest Recovery 215

Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety 215

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

Other businesses have seen a surge of consumer interest, including chicken-wing joints (+84 percent), pizzerias (+71 percent) and fast-food restaurants (+55 percent). In Asia, the third factor most often cited was provenance and food production methods. ” Safety, hygiene and the food supply chain. .

2020 191

2020 Food Safety Fast Casual Guest Recovery 191

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits. Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour.

2024 215

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 215