Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

We were ill-prepared for the COVID pandemic that devastated the food industry with supply chain disruptions, product and labor shortages, and soaring inflation. The biggest learning from COVID is that food businesses must be prepared for any crisis – and ensure their suppliers all along the supply chain are also prepared and resilient.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2020

While many have opted for collecting services, a significant number of restaurants are delivering freshly prepared dishes, diligently packed in takeaway food boxes and ready to be delivered at customer’s doorstep without physical contact. weekdays and 10 a.m.

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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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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

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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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. will find themselves in the winner’s circle. [] FLEXIBILITY.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Equipment rental, including refrigerator truck or equipment. Non-perishable packaged or canned food. One of the biggest dangers in a hurricane is the loss of power and how it affects food storage. Many Time and Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS Foods) may need to be destroyed if they go out of temperature range.

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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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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 29, 2021

When it comes to food trucks, a lack of sustainability can give rise to multiple problems. For a mobile business like food trucks catering to multiple locations, it is relatively harder to keep everything clean and be eco-friendly. Setting up a sustainable food truck is, therefore, a new concept. .

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Everything from food to labor is getting more expensive, which means restaurant margins are tighter than ever. Even if your food is incredible, youre not operating in a vacuum. Maybe theres no great late-night option, or the local delivery scene is missing high-quality comfort food. Are you all about sustainable sourcing?

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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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Embrace the Suck

DECEMBER 25, 2019

You have a major food distributor in your market that you are probably buying from. It could be Sysco, US Foods, Performance Food Group, Ben E. Keith, Shamrock Foods, Gordon FoodService or another regional brand. Things don’t just get loaded onto a truck by little magical elves.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Just because food is grown locally doesn’t mean it’s climate-friendly. But for chefs looking to emphasize the latter, it still starts at the source. are preparing for the dwindling of food in the coming winter. are preparing for the dwindling of food in the coming winter. Toward the end of winter, it gets a little.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

We’re also seeing many of our clients find new ways to be more sustainable in sourcing their food products. For example, we have one client who has moved away from traditional meat options, and their focus is on sustainably sourced oysters and oyster mushrooms, which are grown on-site.

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The Rail

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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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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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Culinary Cues

MAY 3, 2023

The biggest, the best quality, cooked to perfection, sourced from the finest ranch, grass fed, Angus, Wagyu, Kobe, Natural, Organic, and the list goes on and on. 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. They are out there.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

1) Pop-Up Collaborations Partner with other local businesses, like a bakery, brewery, coffee shop, roastery, or food truck, for exclusive menu items or drinks. Why customers love it: Customers who attend these types of events will be foodiespeople with an intense interest in food and how its made.

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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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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

Food Truck Golden Rule: Get Practical So You’ve figured out the cost of your truck, designed a delicious menu and set camp in the perfect location. Be Creative with Kitchen Layout To make the most of the limited space your food truck has to offer, any decision you make vis-à-vis storage needs to fit in with your business plan.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2019

To prevent this from happening, inspect incoming supplies carefully before they are brought into the restaurant for signs of rodent infestation – droppings, gnawed boxes or bags, or even live or dead rodents on the delivery truck. These make perfect food sources for rodents. Close doors. Practice proper storage.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 20, 2024

Whether a quick service restaurant, family dining, food truck, or white tablecloth fine dining operation – there will always be some level of price sensitivity. Value need not be focused entirely on price, it is, after all, the full experience of food, service, ambience, and context that excites people about dining out.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The morning after the fire, Jennifer Karaca, founder of Common Ground Collective , a Maui nonprofit dedicated to increasing food security by supporting local farmers and producers, woke up to a phone call from Nicholas Winfrey, president of Maui United Way. “He WCK was mobilizing, and it needed to connect with people on the ground.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

But there is also kitchen art that pays homage to the many foods and beverages you love, or scenes that evoke places of culinary importance; happily cluttered cafe tables, bustling fish markets, and romantic still life oil paintings are all fare fodder for souping up your kitchens ambiance.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2021

Mike Bausch and his brother Jim opened their first location, Andolini's Pizzeria , in 2005, and have since expanded the business to include multiple locations of Andolini's as well as other restaurant concepts including pizzerias, slice shops, food trucks, and fine dining restaurants.

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EATER

MAY 19, 2023

Getting fed on the picket line is a unique experience, but it’s also been an opportunity for joy, comedy, and receiving nourishment and encouragement from some expected and unexpected sources. Luckily, the picket line is awash with food: doughnuts, pizza, shaved ice, ice cream, those deadly tamales from Porto’s, more doughnuts.

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Open for Business

JANUARY 28, 2024

What’s the cost of a food truck? The short answer: starting up a food truck costs about $50,000 on the low end, at least in California. The long answer: it can cost much, much more to actually get a food truck business off the ground–depending on who you are, where you are, and what your goals may be.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Pandemic-related materials, food, and labor shortages make running an independent restaurant near-impossible. Along with environmental conditions triggered by global warming, COVID has snarled supply chains across the world, and food supplies are no exception. Our food supply] is not all one supply chain,” he says.

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Lavu

DECEMBER 4, 2019

It’s hard to find a gig that compares to being a food truck owner. Setting up a single location and drawing return crowds, while providing consistently great service and food—these are the basics for brick and mortar dining establishments. How Food Trucks Can Book More Events. Update Your Website.

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KaTom

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

20 Best Food Trucks in Nashville, TN. Inspired by Nashville’s chart-topping success, we decided to do a ranking of our own – and given how much we love food around here, food trucks were a natural choice. Califarmia Truck. How We Selected the Best Food Trucks in Nashville.

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Sling

MARCH 9, 2020

Write a food truck business plan. What Is A Food Truck Business Plan? As the name suggests, a food truck business plan is a written document that details your food truck’s goals and the measures you will take to make those goals a reality. Day-to-day activities of your food truck.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

My professional life has been dedicated to the kitchen, the people of restaurants, the ingredients and their source, the process and the adrenaline, the service and an opportunity to make people happy, and of course those plates as they slide down the pass. They are all part of my passion for the preparation and service of food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2024

The United States Environmental Protection Agency found that water used in hospitality and food service establishments accounts for an estimated 15 percent of the total water use in commercial and institutional establishments, amounting to an average of 25,000 gallons per day. Water is a precious resource that is becoming more scarce.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Sourcing Equipment. Mobile Coffee Shops (Carts and Trucks). Do they serve just coffee or small foods as well? Many food businesses have gotten their start through sites like Kickstarter , Indiegogo , AngelList , GoFundMe. Food Handler's Permit. Source: Smart Draw. Design the Floor Plan Layout. Coffee Bars.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

This will manifest itself in several ways, such as informing robotics in the kitchen for food preparation, in addition to kitchen display systems (KDS) as restaurants kitchens seek to improve efficiency and better optimize for enhance prep station capacity management. – Chris Adams, VP of Strategy, Oracle Food and Beverage. "As

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

They include PepsiCo, Uber Eats, Constellation Brands, Moët Hennessy USA, Robin Hood Foundation, Ecolab, Cargill, Boston Beer Company, Shift4 Payments, P&G Professional, Ventura Foods, United HealthCare, The Elliot Group, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, and the Light Foundation. Live in the U.S., an overseas U.S. territory. .

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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. “Off-premise business was growing exponentially well before the pandemic, and then it became the single source of income for restaurants.

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