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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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

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Without these pricey anchors dragging down your profitability, you just might be able to focus on making food, and not making rent. Better Work: Make Off-Site Kitchen Jobs the Very Best Job in Food Service. Managing high turnover , training new hires, and maintaining morale are known issues in food service.

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EATER

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Lille Allen/Eater Raise a glass to the year’s best bars, restaurants, pop-ups, and roving trucks across 21 Eater cities The Eater Awards is the culmination of a year of intensive dining and drinking research led by intrepid editors in 21 U.S. Join Eater in celebrating the 2023 Eater Awards winners.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

After moving from Australia to NYC, I couldn’t be more excited to make my mark as a part of this innovative, culture-lead team.” General Mills Foodservice' s Neighborhood to Nation Restaurant Recipe Contest will award $100,000 to restaurants and food trucks nationwide. ” DeliverThat Expansion.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Remove buffet and other communal food areas. As a result, according to CDC guidance , restaurants and bars are advised to “discourage sharing of items that are difficult to clean, sanitize, or disinfect” and “avoid sharing items that are reusable, such as menus, condiments, and any other food containers.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 21, 2024

It also ended with continued economic growth and low unemployment, making it a profitable, yet challenging year for small businesses in the food service industry. The food service industry has seen one of the largest increases in new business applications since 2019, with the introduction of food trucks and other non-traditional eateries.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

New restaurant and food businesses are opening at pre-pandemic levels, with the number of new openings increasingly more in line with 2018 and 2019 volumes, according to third quarter data for the Yelp Economic Average (YEA) report.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has become invaluable in the food industry. Luckily, tech innovations like AI have made it possible for restaurant managers to track every aspect of their suppliers’ operations, from acquiring raw materials to delivering finished products. Validating and verifying food safety.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

" Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door: 50 American Chefs Chart Today’s Food Culture " by Emmanuel Laroche offers insights from leading chefs and readers will walk away with advice and inspiration from noted chefs, restaurant owners, bartenders, and industry leaders, all of whom have shared their stories in their own words.

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EATER

JANUARY 8, 2021

But Teddy Vasquez and Omar Gonzalez, along with his brother, Oscar, would go on to change the direction of Mexican street food in America by making a dish from their small, Poblano community in Tijuana a sensation north of the border. Coatzingo is one of many small towns near Izúcar de Matamoros.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

“The food at Taco John’s was definitely a differentiator as I was doing my research in the industry. “As we expand to larger cities, restaurant entrepreneurs like Dara are just who we’re looking for – with a passion for the food, and his background in the industry, we definitely have a winner here.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Unequivocally, restaurateurs and entrepreneurs in the food industry have been among the hardest hit, economically speaking, by the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff must be properly trained to both follow and enforce facility spacing and traffic flow, and food handlers (such as kitchen staff and servers) must wear masks and gloves at all times.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 3, 2023

For instance, when they identify and remediate wastage in their restaurant, they’ll save food, time, money – and boost their bottom line. Today, we can (and should) leverage innovative technologies to boost efficiency, transparency, and accuracy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of dramatic Valentine's Day shift, best food scenes, and the evolution of c-store foodservice. Food-away-from-home spending is likely to see modest growth as softer consumer spending patterns prevail. ” A Year of Challenges U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Remember when food trucks redefined street food in the early 2010s or when small plates turned casual dining into an adventure of endless flavors? But the real story of 2025 isn’t just about what’s on the plate; it’s about where and how food is served. In 2020, dining as we knew it disappeared overnight.

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The Rail

OCTOBER 8, 2024

By Briana Hilton, Contributor Uncle Gussy’s is known as one of NYC’s most famous food trucks. Serving Greek food since 1971, Uncle Gussy’s has a big following and (usually) a queue for its famous gyros, Greek salad, and fries. To operate gear, food trucks need to keep their motor running.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

“We will continue to create innovative products and further our go-to-market approach to ensure merchants nationwide have access to the tools they need to run their businesses. Tastewise, an AI-powered food intelligence solution, launched in the UK. ” Tastewise Data. . ” Tastewise Data. social interactions, and 1.2M

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

We’re continually learning about new and innovative ways to help our clients be more sustainable—whether that be choosing eco-friendly materials and fixtures or finding new products that use recycled or compostable packaging. So much has changed in the food world in the past five years. Think paper straws versus plastic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Over the next decade, a generation passionate about health and wellness will demand restaurants be transparent about food from farm to table. Guests will expect to know every aspect of sourcing and meal preparation, which will disrupt traditional back-of-house systems with technology that connects the farm to the food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature Ono Food Co, DoorDash, Parts Town and Heritage Foodservice, Rouxbe, Presto, Burger King and Uber Eats, Pared, Tork, Restaurant Technologies, Willie Degel, Bolay, Ritual, Preoday and TISSL, AdTheorent and Voodoo Doughnut. Ono Food Co. Ono Blend Founders Daniel Fukuba and Stephen Klein.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 12, 2021

No matter the type of restaurant you own, the type of food you serve, or the usual customers who walk through your door, you need to focus on making your off-premise sales a keystone aspect of your restaurant business. Diners loved the convenience of ordering food and having it delivered to their doorstep. Ghost Kitchen.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Food trucks are fueled by more than just diesel. Across the country, food truck operators are relying on the latest technology to streamline operations, manage wait times, inform customers, and so much more. Today, we list the must-have technologies for food trucks. A Mobile Point-of-Sale System.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

In the last year we’ve been able to really focus on growing our off-premise business, and we found that guests enjoy our home-style comfort food in the comfort of their own homes. Third – and this is true of all industries, not just restaurants: being innovative and flexible has tremendous value. To be better capitalized.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

. “After almost four decades of learning and growing, our company has decided it’s time to go back to what first brought people to our brand – and that includes offering bolder-than-ever Tex-Mex food and pulling together design elements that are inspired by On The Border’s legacy.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 26, 2020

White tablecloth restaurants and food trucks will benefit from the exact same end result – you need to make people stand up and pay attention – you want them to stand on a soap box and shout for everyone else to hear: “THIS IS INCREDIBLE”! This may not be the time to try and show how uniquely creative you can be with your menu.

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Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 2, 2024

Recently, a new trend has taken this experience to the next level: dog parks incorporating food and beverage options. This innovative concept marries the traditional dog park with the amenities of a café, bar, or food truck park. These dog park bars transform how people and their pets spend their leisure time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Taffer's Tavern, the new full service tavern concept created by Jon Taffer, signed a multi-unit franchise deal with Cuisine Solutions, a manufacturer of sous vide foods, to bring the ‘Kitchen of the Future’ to the D.C. .” Taffer's Tavern Inks Multi-Unit Deal. metro area. “The D.C.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

15 percent have ordered alcoholic beverages with food for delivery or takeout, on par with the 18 percent of Canadians that say they’re likely to do this. “The developments and improvements made to delivery and takeout containers, food quality and speed have made a lasting, positive impression,” says Barclay.

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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. Customers use their mobile device to view menus, order courses, and have food delivered directly to their table. BioMask Bluetooth+.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

US Foods Ghost Kitchens. US Foods Holding Corp. launched US Foods Ghost Kitchens, a program designed to guide restaurant operators every step of the way when opening their own operation, helping them easily add a new revenue stream.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news on summer restaurant employment, indecisiveness ordering, online ordering trends, and the world's best cities for food. Brand trust is best represented by Bonefish, Pizza Ranch, Carrabba's Italian Grill, First Watch, and Longhorns.

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Goliath Consulting

APRIL 28, 2022

Hybrid restaurants provide food sections in which customers can sit down and enjoy a meal or a drink, and then they can make their way to the market section where they can buy “take-home and takeout and satisfies grab-and-go appetites.” Pop-up restaurants and food truck modeled restaurants are also growing popular.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2021

In the coming months, restaurants across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma will undergo renovations without disrupting the amazing service and incredible food quality guests have come to love. Before and After. From now through May, KFC U.S. Along with a one-time product donation to Meals on Wheels America from KFC U.S.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

It’s clear to us she is someone who can help us grow and innovate and make sure we are making decisions to keep us relevant 10 years from now.” "Blendid is on a mission to make delicious and customized food accessible to all using robotics and AI. ” Subway on ezCater Platform.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

“I’m proud to be a part of an innovative concept like The Habit Burger Grill. Real Food at BK. Burger King permanently banned 120 artificial ingredients and counting from its food menu nationwide. It was a natural fit to bring Bangin Buns into the Ike’s family.” Brands restaurant, KFC.

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