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Predictive Analytics for Reducing Food Waste in Restaurant Supply Chains

The Rail

While the cost of food waste isn’t a secret , you probably overlook it, considering it a part of doing business in this industry. It can help you fix discrepancies in ordering and inventory management , minimizing food shrink. The consumer price index for restaurant food costs increased by 7.7% What else can it do for you?

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How Restaurant Owners Can Prepare for the COVID-19 Cold Weather Lull

Modern Restaurant Management

As a seasonal business, we must manage a budget that includes almost all revenue during those busy months and very little or no cash flow during the slow months. With slow seasons also comes the need to navigate seasonal layoffs and the task of hiring all the best people back the next season. Plan for Gaps in Your Budget.

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CHEFS – MENUS FOR 2021 AND BEYOND

Culinary Cues

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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THE 2021 CHEF SKILL SET

Culinary Cues

Chefs who are able to develop systems of production that work with fewer people will find a gold star on their resume. [] STREAMLINED MENU PLANNING. Chefs who are able to generate, assess, and use analytical data in their decision-making (menu trends, cost trends, daily labor analysis, market prices, etc.) If this is your M.O.

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AN EVEN BIGGER THREAT TO RESTAURANT SURVIVAL

Culinary Cues

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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What’s Next After Farm-to-Table?

EATER

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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OUR DAILY BREATH: CHEFS AND RESTAURATEURS – IT’S A NEW DAY TOMORROW

Culinary Cues

Food is the universal language, a language that everyone speaks and enjoys using. Let’s start from scratch and build a menu with these critical factors in mind. We are learning that people are interested in delivery, enamored by food truck style concepts, and willing to embrace a different style of service.