Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2024

were registered on food delivery platforms like Grubhub, DoorDash, and Uber Eats. They will create multiple fake accounts in bulk and then sell them to those looking for a discount on food. What factors are fueling food-app fraud? What are some common fraud activities you are seeing that affect restaurants? In 2023, over 1.5

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Delivery Food Order Online Ordering Food Supply 417

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 23, 2025

For example, implementing procedures to monitor inventory closely can prevent overstocking or food spoilage, while clear cleaning and maintenance schedules ensure the proper use and consumption of supplies. Designate experienced staff to mentor new hires, handle onboarding, or run training sessions.

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Operations Workshop Sustainability Inventory 395

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2022

As we close out 2022, food production is at risk. We’re still facing product shortages, exacerbated by ongoing supply chain interruptions and the Russian-Ukrainian war stalling food shipments – including 9.5 Inflation is causing food prices – and food insecurity – to soar. . Focus on Sustainable Food Production.

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Food Safety Audits Food Supply Food 566

EATER

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Courtesy of the Lactation Network The Lactation Network’s new program will offer training to restaurant staff across the nation Restaurants are, famously, for eating. They are spaces in which consuming food is not only welcomed, but is expected. That is, of course, unless you’re a breastfeeding infant.

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Restaurant Law Education Food Supply Dine-in 332

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.

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Food Safety Food Supply Waste Sustainability 546

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. Can you provide an example of how you’ve improved employee performance through training? Hiring the right people can make or break your business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2025

Everyone in the food industry is feeling the pinch of the economy with reduced consumer patronage in restaurants and even a reduction of produce consumption in the winter months. There are many areas where we have seen food service operators benefit! This makes business tight causing a hard look at any extra costs.

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Food Supply Customer Service Back of House Small Business 221

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The second family is a breath of fresh air when we could easily feel left out. [] WE SPEAK THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE: Finally, I am grateful for food as a communication vehicle. Happy Thanksgiving. What are you thankful for?

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Food Supply Uniforms Café Take-out 408

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Technology can save restaurants money, help them become more efficient, reduce dependence on a qualified labor pool, and trim some reliance on a challenged supply chain. How do we keep the business of food from becoming more and more transactional? This must be the answer right? Is this our future a place we want to be?

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Fine Dining Food Supply Customer Service Recruiting 241

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

We remain more committed than ever to supporting these vital businesses—the backbone of local economies and communities—by providing training and resources to build business resilience, as well as championing and spotlighting our industry across all our platforms.”

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ChowNow

MARCH 14, 2025

Every day, youre juggling staff, food quality, inventory, customer service, purchasing, and moreall while trying to cultivate a dining experience that wows your customers enough to keep them coming back. Customer Service and Experience Great food and drink is only truly enjoyed when its coupled with a great service experience.

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Operations Management Management Front of House 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

The restaurant industry loses an astounding $162 billion each year in food waste. All restaurants should proactively work to reduce food waste, which will also help you save money, increase profits, spotlight your commitment to sustainability, and help the environment. Between a third and a half of food is wasted worldwide annually.

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Waste Compost Food Recycling 539

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 22, 2024

The FDA has already issued more than 50 food recalls in 2024, causing many consumers to worry about food safety – and raising an important question for the restaurant industry: Would we know exactly what to do in a recall situation? As food recalls continue, it’s wise for restaurants to review their recall protocols.

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Food Safety Social Media Food Supply Website Management 472

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

“I Heart Fries is a restaurant concept that combines a variety of delicious international foods in one place. JA: The biggest challenges are supply chain logistics, maintaining quality, and adapting to different markets. We provide full training, marketing support, and ongoing guidance to help them succeed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2022

The restaurant industry is still dealing with pandemic-related issues, including supply chain disruptions, new COVID variants and surging cases, labor shortages, rising prices, and a shift in consumer demand. Make food safety and customer reassurance a priority to create a brand that customers (and employees) trust and support.

Kitchen Safety 530

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Audits Food 530

Goliath Consulting

MARCH 3, 2025

For restaurant owners and operators, success depends on more than just great food and excellent serviceit requires staying informed, connected, and supported. Whether its labor laws, food safety regulations, or tax policies, these associations work to ensure fair legislation.

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Food Safety Certification Restaurant Law Healthcare 248

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As such, restaurants are investing in training and development programs to upskill their workforce, ensuring team members are equipped to handle the latest tools and technologies. These factors contribute to a volatile supply chain, influencing everything from ingredient availability to menu pricing strategies.

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2024 Food Supply Kitchen Safety Influencer 506

The Rail

APRIL 10, 2025

By Indiana Lee, Contributor Guests want to know where their food comes from, how it was raised, and whether it aligns with their values. According to a study from Delierect , 43% of restaurant diners say they are willing to pay more for sustainable dishes, and 68% believe restaurants should take active steps to reduce food waste.

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Food Supply Social Media Sustainability Sourcing 130

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

"These tariffs could deeply affect the food service and hospitality industries on both sides of the border," Alex Thalassinos, President of Silverware POS, one of the first tech providers dedicated to Canada’s hospitality industry, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. AI is also boosting staff productivity.

Loyalty Program 221

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Customer Service 221

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. Focus on Training.

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Inventory Management Management Waste 493

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A bar is a profitable business option if you’re looking to enter the food industry. Start by tracking all the income your bar generates, including sales from drinks, food, and any additional services. Analyze your product mix Review the drinks and food items you sell the most and least.

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Point of Sale Merchandise Seasonal Menu Bar 195

Culinary Cues

MARCH 16, 2025

By now you should have a way to compensate for this through in-service training of less qualified hires, bonuses for exceptional employees, profit sharing, non-traditional recruiting methods, or even the use of technology and automation. The supply chain is fragile and now with imposed tariffs this may become an even greater concern.

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Food Supply Customer Service Delivery Recruiting 231

Goliath Consulting

JULY 8, 2020

Reopening restaurants with current supply chain issues makes this once rare scenario seem to be a weekly occurrence. With the increasingly frustrating variables in the current restaurant industry, beverage supply chain does not need to be the straw that breaks the camels back.

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Supplies Bar Management Management 392

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

You have all the right equipment and purchase your beans from a reputable one-stop wholesaler who carries a complete line of product for restaurants from cryovac strip loins and 109 ribs to dry goods, paper supplies, small restaurant equipment, and yes coffee. PLAN BETTER TRAIN HARDER BE EXCEPTIONAL till 3 p.m.

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Fine Dining Small Business Customer Experience Equipment 237

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

We have seen many tech interventions in recent times that safeguard material handling in the food business. For example, W i nnow develops different digital tools that work by reducing food waste in half. These tools help connect commercial kitchens to cloud kitchens so that the tools can analyze how much food is wasted every day.

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Technology Food Supply Kitchen Safety Waste 551

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Every operator I talk to right now is feeling the pain of supply chain disruptions and high food costs. Only 25 percent of operators believe their restaurant will be more profitable this year than last, in large part because 90 percent also say their food costs are higher now than pre-pandemic. Reinforce Employee Training.

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Menu Management Management Waste 491

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2022

After surviving the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurant operators are now facing record high food costs, ongoing labor shortages, inconsistencies in the supply chain, and quickly changing guest preferences. 2 – Give Employees Training and Education Opportunities. 3 – Foster Better Communication.

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Leadership Loyalty Program Communication Training 472

The Rail

MARCH 31, 2025

With cloud-based software and platforms like Microsoft Teams, restaurants can standardize processes across multiple locations and speed up supply management. Standardized Training Programs: Newbies get uniform training with digital training tools across multiple locations. A strong supply chain keeps everything on track.

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Technology Management Management Operations 130

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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2021 Food Supply Seasonal Menu Supplies 508

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2020

Electrical Safety Checklist for Restaurants and Food Establishments. Fire suppression system to automatically cut off gas supplies in case of a fire. Employees are trained in Fire Safety Procedures. Manually cutting off electrical power and gas supply. Identifying and reporting potential hazards-. Faulty equipment.

Food Safety 553

Food Safety Equipment Food Supply Audits 553

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).

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Supplies Food Supply Front of House Fast Casual 414

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 15, 2024

Smart fryers and ovens can automate food preparation and cooking, eliminating the need for numerous workers in the kitchen while still ensuring consistent quality and faster service. These expenses include money spent on recruiting, hiring, and training new staff, and lost productivity.

Loyalty Program 448

Loyalty Program Hiring Point of Sale Recruiting 448

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

.” Restaurants must elevate safety and cleanliness protocols, train employees about new processes and policies, track compliance, and implement immediate corrective actions, as needed. Food safety sanitation procedures are more important than ever to combat the novel coronavirus. Train Employees Regularly.

Food Safety 507

Food Safety Social Media Website Management Food Supply 507

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2022

Rebounding demand, supply chain issues, and labor shortages are mostly to blame for driving prices to an all-time high. Not only is your menu a key part of the customer experience but consider all major areas of restaurant operations, such as food cost, labor, marketing, accounting, and sales forecasts when making decisions about your menu.

Food Supply 469

Food Supply Waste Point of Sale Inventory 469

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2020

The National Restaurant Association remains on top of the issue providing updates and resources including a fact sheet and a webpage with an FAQ, industry guidance, and food safety guidelines provided by ServeSafe to address increasing questions about COVID-19. We ensure food safety. We are trying to be responsible and calm.”

Kitchen Safety 516

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Cash Management Food Supply 516

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Due to many factors including inflation and supply chain challenges, restaurant owners and operators have been faced with tough choice about raising menu prices. As food prices rise, restaurants should try to stay within their target ratio for food cost to gross food revenue in order to maintain target profits.

Pricing 490

Pricing Food Supply Seasonal Menu Menu 490

EATER

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The most accurate measure of land or CO2 “saved” by ordering a PLNT Burger is only attained if every purchase were originally intended to be for a fast-food beef burger instead. These numbers are largely hypothetical. Congratulations. So he took action.

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Sustainability Sourcing Consumer Goods Seasonal Menu 329