Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the dynamic world of culinary innovation, 2024 marks a pivotal year where technology intertwines with the art of dining. From streamlining operations to enhancing customer experiences, a plethora of cutting-edge technologies are reshaping the restaurant landscape like never before. is redefining kitchen operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Globally, one third of the food produced for human consumption is wasted. So, how can we both solve the food waste issue and ensure better food availability? Waste can occur anywhere along the food supply chain, which includes production, processing, distribution, and consumption.

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Waste Management Management Food Supply 167

Transact

JULY 7, 2022

It is no secret that some of the largest pain points in the food service industry have been widespread supply shortages, labor shortages, and reduced access to skilled talent. In their 2022 Global Restaurant Trends Forecast , Technomic predicts that “2022 is all about labor, supply disruption, and inflation.”

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Supplies Technology Management Management 148

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2023

Full-service restaurants, for instance, are particularly subject to the effects of inflation—as consumers appear to shift some spending to limited-service establishments and QSRs to save food costs. This migration could be a goldmine for casual/fast food brands if only they had the people to support them.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 29, 2022

Restaurant management and operations personnel are always on the search for proactive ways to increase operational efficiency and reduce waste while complying with local regulations. Today, the sophistication of IoT technology available to the restaurant sector is at an all-time high. Leveraging Digital Visibility.

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Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety Front of House 189

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 10, 2023

The hospitality industry has until very recently been known to drag its feet when it comes to new technology. Cloud-based technology has been leading the tide of change over the last couple of years. Cloud-based technology has been leading the tide of change over the last couple of years. Yet, this isn’t true.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Sweetgreen implemented tech solutions to improve their operations, boost sustainability , and personalize customers’ experiences. Hot Palette Holdings uses AI to improve their forecasting, optimize inventory, and reduce waste. For instance, technology can help restaurants: Optimize operations. Maximize compliance.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In the face of a staggering global issue, restaurants must proactively avoid food waste. billion tons of food are wasted annually across the globe. Restaurants, a big part of this challenge, can substantially impact by adopting sustainable practices and reducing their contribution to food waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

Luckily, a commitment to more sustainable operations can coexist with healthy profits, and even growing margins. Below are five important areas of focus for restaurant and catering professionals who are re-imagining their operations for a newer, more sustainable normal. First Priority: Getting Smarter.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

By improving customer loyalty and increasing revenue through the smart use of technology from the public-facing part of the business all the way to the back-of-house prep, sourcing, and staffing. Lavu, the restaurant technology services company, estimates 42 percent of food purchases are made online.

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Technology Loyalty Program Front of House Online Ordering 203

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

The key lies in achieving operational efficiency. Whether it’s inter-team communication, improving table turnover, or reducing waste – an efficiently run restaurant results in an increase in sales and revenue. By adopting technology and automating processes to streamline your business operations.

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Technology Food Supply Kitchen Safety Waste 220

Apicbase

AUGUST 29, 2024

For multi-site food and beverage businesses, maintaining operational excellence across all locations can be daunting. By utilising cutting-edge technology and innovative strategies, you can overcome these challenges and enhance your operations. What Is Food and Beverage Management?

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Restaurant Technology Guys

MAY 19, 2024

In an illuminating episode of the Restaurant Technology Guys podcast, Jeremy, the host, sits down with Georgie Thomas, the General Manager for Choco in the US. Choco, he explains, stands as a crucial player in the supply chain, simplifying the ordering process from restaurants to food suppliers. The post 233.

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Supplies Technology Food Supply Waste 78

ChowNow

JULY 17, 2024

An operations plan is a crucial component of your restaurant’s business plan. A well-crafted operations plan not only ensures consistency and quality but also helps you manage resources effectively and achieve long-term success. These objectives should be considered as you build out each component of your operations plan.

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Operations Kitchen Safety Front of House Food Safety 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 22, 2024

High electric bills and wasted energy are the last things on their minds. According to the National Restaurant Association, operators’ 2024 sales should exceed $1 trillion. 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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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2021

Technology will be vital in the months – and years – ahead as the pandemic continues to change the conversation about food safety. Restaurants now must prioritize the overall safety of the restaurant environment, in addition to addressing food safety itself. Deploying RFID for Supply Chain Traceability.

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Technology Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Supply 181

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

However, persistent labor shortages are pushing restaurants to explore automation and artificial intelligence to streamline operations – from kitchen management to customer service – to alleviate staffing pressures while also enhancing efficiency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment. The key lesson both establishments teach?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 28, 2024

Food manufacturers and retailers are embracing a whole new world of opportunities for consumer engagement that are enabled by this newer technology. In foodservice establishments, the same technology opens doors to greater food safety and ingredient transparency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In 2023, the restaurant industry experienced a remarkable transformation, driven by the rapid integration of advanced technologies. Technology Integration – Restaurants leveraged AI, IoT, 5G, and quantum computing to optimize operations, enhance inventory management, streamline supply chains, improve food safety, and more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2022

As the impact of the pandemic continues, restaurants face constant and evolving operational challenges. At the end of 2021, four out of five restaurants reported facing a staffing shortage due to reduced operating hours and dining capacity. Monitoring Supply Can Curb Waste and Loss.

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POS Food Supply Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 215

The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 14, 2022

Globally, food waste generates 4.4 This is one of the reasons why food waste has been gaining momentum over the past few years. In the US, food waste and related packaging account for almost 45% of the material that goes into landfills. Step-by-step Guide For Starting A Waste-Free Restaurant In The US.

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Waste License Loyalty Program Website Management 98

Apicbase

JULY 22, 2024

The corporate catering sector faces a host of challenges, including labour shortages and the Herculean task of making the supply chain more sustainable. There is more remote work, sustainability has become essential for business, and competition from food delivery services, local restaurants, and retail is fierce.

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Catering Sustainability Technology Employee Relations 52

7 Shifts

AUGUST 2, 2024

When hiring restaurant accountants, your primary consideration should be those who understand the complexity of the food and beverage industry—both front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house operations and management. This number is essential because it helps you determine the price of your food and beverages.

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OneDine

JULY 26, 2024

These issues are reshaping the landscape of the food service industry, compelling businesses to seek innovative solutions to stay competitive. One of the most promising avenues for addressing these challenges is the integration of advanced restaurant technology.

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Technology Front of House Customer Service Inventory 52

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 20, 2021

While the restaurant sector shut down during the pandemic, food supply chain technologists were working hard to open new avenues to improve automated processes for restaurants. For example, technology exists that allows restaurant operators to take inventory in a matter of minutes, while achieving 99.9-percent

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Supplies Food Supply Online Ordering Inventory 208

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Most notably, persistent hiring challenges, rising costs, and uncertain supply chains have made profitability more precarious. But, everyone from inspiring entrepreneurs to established eateries can increase revenue and reduce costs by turning to automation technologies. Optimize Food Safety Protocols. trillion each year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 2, 2022

Operators are being forced to make changes in an effort to navigate the price escalation. Restaurant and foodservice operators are feeling the pressure as Technomic reports that food and beverage costs have skyrocketed 13 percent over the last two years, while paper and packaging are up 11 percent.

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Pricing Menu Waste Food Supply 195

7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2024

Many operators struggle with low profit margins, and it’s easy to fall into this trap. Variable costs Variable costs depend on your restaurant’s level of activity, including food and beverage costs, labor costs, and supplies. Train your staff to use ingredients efficiently and plan your menu to minimize waste.

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Food Truck Customer Service Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program 221

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The turmoil caused by the pandemic has disrupted global supply chains more than any other period in recent history. It has highlighted the critical importance of evolving supply chain systems to be more responsive and agile to the changing dynamics around us – which the past two years have been extensive.

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Supplies Management Management Food Supply 218

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

COVID-19 has transformed the restaurant industry in so many ways, from shutdowns to supply chain issues to accelerating the move to off premise dining. However, in an industry notorious for thin margins, how are operators supposed to compete? One way operators can do this is by looking into modern, integrated tech tools.

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7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

This includes: Net Sales: The total revenue derived from your sale of food and beverages. Your restaurant expenses may vary depending on various factors, such as the equipment you use, your business location, the size of your operation, and whether you own or rent your commercial space.

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Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Food Supply Cash Management 221

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes.

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Open for Business

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Running a successful restaurant involves more than just serving great food. It’s an all-important metric that influences everything from menu pricing to operational decisions and beyond. Net profit margin is your bottom line—what’s left after paying for everything, including food costs, labor, rent, and other operating expenses.

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Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Customer Service Inventory 78

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Inefficient restaurant inventory management practices, improper storage, gaps in inventory logs, theft, and waste can cause even the most successful kitchens to struggle or fail. Forecasting tools enable managers to purchase food, beverage, and supplies at the right level. Always date and label everything.

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Inventory Management Management Cash Management 180

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Controlling a restaurant kitchen’s inventory is a key to proper restaurant management and can help avoid wasting food and space. Food waste and inefficiency are two of the biggest obstacles that could be keeping you from succeeding, and how you manage your inventory plays a critical role in avoiding them.

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Inventory Management Management Waste 197