Restaurant Engine

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Follow these tips to get your food truck off the ground. Did you know the market size for the food truck industry was more than $2.2 So, if you’re dreaming of starting your own food truck, you’re in the right place. Convenience is key, and your new food truck can leverage this trend.

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

But the root cause of the current food chain crisis and rising food prices runs deeper than that. Supply chain disruptions and shortages like these are hitting every part of the food service industry hard. Labor Issues Exacerbate Food Chain Crisis. Summer Heat Wave Inflames Food Shortage.

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Food truck businesses have never been more popular than they are now. In 2020, we saw a significant rise in the number of food trucks. Moreover, since the COVID-19 pandemic, many customers prefer to eat from food trucks rather than restaurants as they are relatively safer. Think About What You Like .

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Touch Bistro

APRIL 27, 2021

Exploring how to start a food truck business is a smart move in 2021. The startup costs are lower than what you’d have to shell out to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant, and as the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, food trucks offer both a safe dining option for your guests and a reliable income source for you.

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

When you are just breaking into the food truck industry, the number of worries is endless. A food truck business can’t rely on repeat customers as brick-and-mortar restaurant businesses do, so using a website to attract and engage people requires a robust food marketing plan. Visibility . Marketing .

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7 Shifts

JUNE 20, 2022

We chatted with some of those most experienced in the ghost kitchen game to find out some myths, best practices, and tips for success in this food service style. One ghost kitchen may contain multiple units where different brands can prepare food for delivery, and in some cases, pickup. Table of Contents. What is a ghost kitchen?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has become invaluable in the food industry. 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.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

It’s not enough just to recover, retail and specifically restaurants and the food industry are compelled to pivot, adapt and create a model that will endure. Here are five trends in the restaurant industry to consider post-COVID: Labor Supply, Wages and Automation. Food Trucks Factor in the New Normal.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 15, 2022

But not enough attention is being given to the issues surrounding the supply chain and the lack of real solutions. Think of the impact on supply that this creates now and in the future. [] GROWING POPULATION: While numerous factors impact food supplies, the world population continues to grow and so too does the demand for those products.

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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

MARCH 18, 2024

The discussion included food, beverage, nutrition, lifestyle and unique aspects of boutique and high volume foodservice. Food trucks that bring food to patrons where they live and work has become a part of everyday life. Today’s restaurant guests are more knowledgeable and food savvy than ever before.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Don’t allow it – there is no space for that crap in our places of work. [] THE SUPPLY CHAIN IS BROKEN AND WILL BE FOR A WHILE: This is the straw that broke the camel’s back. Well, the supply chain is bigger than all of us, very complex, and apparently – very fragile.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 20, 2024

Raising prices is inevitable when the supply chain keeps beating restaurants over the head, in some cases simply because they can, but the answer is not as simple as: “pass it on to the guest”. It is important to always keep in mind that dining out is still a luxury, even though more and more families have built it into their lifestyle.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

With a rise in average consumer expenditure, conscious consumerism, and an increasingly mobile lifestyle, the food truck model has become quite a rage in the Middle East. in the next five years, the future of the food truck industry seems bright. Food Trucks Require Low Initial Investment.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 29, 2021

Set your alarms and make sure you're ready, as it's expected that the demand will outweigh the supply of funds. Any establishment that serves food or beverages to guests is eligible. Food trucks, carts, or stands. Personal protective equipment (PPE) and cleaning supplies. Food and beverage inventory.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Restaurants have faced labor shortages, supply and equipment shortages, and climbing food prices, with no past playbook on how to navigate the crisis. In fact, according to the National Restaurant Association, 95% of operators said their restaurant has experienced supply chain delays or shortages in recent months. Food Shortage.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 4, 2021

By now, everyone is aware that there are enormous challenges with the supply chain – brought on by the pandemic and post pandemic rush to return to normal. So, here we are facing overnight demand (it’s like everyone turned on the open switch at the same time) that exceeds supply and our ability to deliver.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 3, 2023

Sure, it will cost considerably more than what you are buying off the back of a “one stop” vendor truck, but it’s worth it. If not in your area, then find a bakery that will ship while still maintaining the quality that makes a difference. They are out there. Your customers will rave, and you can raise your prices to cover the difference.

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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. Here are some back of office trends to watch for in 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Few scenarios strike more fear into a restauranteur’s heart than the prospect of serving food to patrons that makes them sick. However, even with the greatest attention to food safety, there is no single way to eliminate all foodborne illness because its sources are numerous and diverse. Regulatory Requirements.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

Chef’s who are able to progressively teach cooks and even service staff about the ingredient, preparations, flavor profiles, pairings, and presentations of the food that is designed and produced in the kitchen will be in high demand. then it’s time to retire. [] SUPPLY CHAIN NEGOTIATOR. If this is your M.O.

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Tapping into a $1 Billion Food Truck Market Food trucks have been around forever, but only in recent years has this business really taken off. Whether its a food cart, concession trailer, or food truck, these kitchens on wheels are popping up everywhere. But it’s not all fun and games.

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Tapping into a $1 Billion Food Truck Market Food trucks have been around forever, but only in recent years has this business really taken off. Whether its a food cart, concession trailer, or food truck, these kitchens on wheels are popping up everywhere. But it’s not all fun and games.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 22, 2024

Preventing Unnecessary Food Costs and Waste In addition to preventing excessive energy usage, a connected equipment strategy produces other cost-saving benefits. They also avoid wasting money on food customers could reject because it was burned—and the costly reputational damage resulting from those incidents.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

In 2020, the number of establishments in the food and beverage industry was estimated to be 23.1 You can give your customers 1 point for every $10 they spend at your restaurant (the price point depends on how much you're selling your food and beverages; just make sure to set an achievable price).

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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.

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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.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

I have been impressed and disappointed in many from those exclusive fine dining establishments with food that should be admired for its beauty to greasy spoons with the best burgers you will ever find. They are all part of my passion for the preparation and service of food. Maybe you haven’t thought about this before, but I have.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 19, 2021

There are multiple reasons for this including the inherent dangers in preparing and serving food, frequent staff turnover resulting in new team members who are unfamiliar with your operations, and a continuous stream of customers who can be injured or become ill during or after their visit, to name just a few.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 30, 2020

Food is the universal language, a language that everyone speaks and enjoys using. We are learning that people are interested in delivery, enamored by food truck style concepts, and willing to embrace a different style of service.

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Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 9, 2024

Thankfully, the restaurant industry has bounced back from those difficult times, but one thing is still true–supply chain challenges continue to be obstacles that cannot be overlooked. Reliable, quality food suppliers for restaurants are one of the few key components that a dining establishment must have to remain operational.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Forecasting tools enable managers to purchase food, beverage, and supplies at the right level. Every time a truck pulls up to the back dock, it costs money. Unlike other industries, inventory management in food industry applications must take limited shelf life and peak freshness times into consideration.

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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. Non-perishable packaged or canned food. Bottled water supplies. Keep Foods Safe During Floods.

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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.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Just because food is grown locally doesn’t mean it’s climate-friendly. are preparing for the dwindling of food in the coming winter. are preparing for the dwindling of food in the coming winter. In doing so, they’re also recognizing that chefs can play a larger role in building food systems able to survive long into the future.

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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. .

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