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. The ghost kitchen can take many forms.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2020

From customizable protective shields and partitions to hand sanitizing stations and tricks for taking an outdoor dining space to the next level (umbrellas and planters, anyone?), Layout has always been an important part of any restaurant, but now it’s taking on new meaning. Remove buffet and other communal food areas.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Ghost kitchens have been critical to enabling take-out meals during the current pandemic and are predicted to be central in restaurant operations moving forward. Without these pricey anchors dragging down your profitability, you just might be able to focus on making food, and not making rent. Bulk-order fresh and local foods.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 18, 2020

. “Our marketing plan has always been to get new people to try our food,” he said. We continued to advertise and market our food, focusing specifically on takeout and delivery to drive business. I love that the wrap is always working for you even if it is just parked out front of the restaurant.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Additionally, plant-based and immunity-boosting foods, sanitation and outdoor dining has accelerated to an all time high. Nourishment will need to be more nutritious, and food consumption will need to be more functionally driven. Nourishment will need to be more nutritious, and food consumption will need to be more functionally driven.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 15, 2024

This is a disease that lies dormant in many people just waiting to take over their every being if those in positions of leadership allow it to. It is apparent in the classroom, the local grocery store, your doctor’s office, the gym where you work out, car dealerships, airports, subways, hotels, and yes – restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

People are taking to the streets to demand justice. People are anxious to get out of their homes, meet friends and family in a safe environment and resume some semblance of normal life. For some restaurateurs, it’s all about the food they serve. Communities, businesses and individuals are hurting in many ways.

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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

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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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Fresh: Modern vegan and vegetarian food with an emphasis on whole and natural ingredients. From casual restaurants and coffee shops to fast food chains and new trending restaurant concepts like the virtual restaurant , there's a restaurant concept for every owner and every diner. Example: Cluster Truck. Fast Food Chains.

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Cheetah

APRIL 26, 2021

In 2019, we published The Beginner’s Guide to Opening a Food Truck Business , where we covered the basics of buying a food truck, choosing the right location, working with suppliers, and more. Which brings us to the question: Is starting a food truck in 2021 still a good idea? The short answer is YES.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

Sometimes the change curve can be mapped out allowing ample time to gear up with new skills, new products, new methods of production, and a laser focused marketing strategy, while on occasion, something environmental takes place that forces a more immediate response. Think about the technology sector as a prime example.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

We searched high and low for every restaurant event idea out there, then boiled them down to what we believe are the most exciting and effective restaurant events to keep regulars ecstatic and new customers talking. You can start by ruling out events that wont fit your venue. First, ask what type of event would best fit your venue.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2022

Food prices are soaring amidst supply chain disruptions, increasing labor costs, and processing plant shutdowns. The food service industry is scrambling to keep up with these new costs, pushing the price of a restaurant meal to a 40-year high. Seven out of 10 U.S. It’s a tough time to be in the restaurant business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

However, many of the food industry problems that have been exacerbated by the pandemic, have been aggressively simmering under the surface for years. Virtual kitchens, with their low barriers to entry and streamlined delivery focus, are a smart and inexpensive way to get your food into customers’ hands.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2020

When people are being urged to stay home except for essentials like food, healthcare, medications, and fuel, heading to a favorite restaurant for a sit-down meal is unlikely, and sometimes, impossible. Haven’t partnered with a food delivery service like GrubHub or Postmates? Now is the time to do it.

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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

JUNE 22, 2022

Over nine decades, Beal’s Lobster Pier, which has become one of Maine’s great food and waterfront destinations for the over 3.5-million Obviously there needs to be good food and the right value and for us, we make sure that our team understands both and each of them play a role to accomplishing these goals.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2021

If you have any questions on the process, reach out to an experienced accountant to walk you through the process. The RRF will provide tax-free grants for food and beverage venues that lost revenues in 2020. Eligible establishments include restaurants, food trucks, bars, breweries, wineries, and bakeries. Rent payments.

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EATER

MARCH 20, 2024

Carina Guevara Why TikToks filmed at the taco truck, the taqueria, or otherwise around food feel so much like home I spend a fair amount of time scrolling the depths of Latinx TikTok, and the subject of tacos is inevitably one of the subgenres that takes up much of my FYP. Is he saying “homes”? He sounds like George Lopez lol.”

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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. I was looking for a way out. Coatzingo is one of many small towns near Izúcar de Matamoros.

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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. Take their temperatures everyday upon arrival and throughout the day. Think Out of The Box. Judiciously monitor your employees’ health as well.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 12, 2022

It brings out the child-like playfulness, creativity, and spirited excitement in just about everyone. Serve Special (Spooky) Food and Drinks. Do the same for your food menu and consider offering special party discounts to entice customers even more. Half the fun of Halloween is dressing up in something special.

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Cheetah

APRIL 30, 2021

In case you haven’t noticed, the food truck market is on the rise , which means you need to up your game. The right commissary kitchen can mean the key to a successful food truck business – considering it offers all the benefits of having your own kitchen, without a lot of the associated overhead, paperwork, and hassle.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 3, 2023

They are out there. 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. People will pay for quality – are you willing to invest the time to find out? What will it take to get the message across? Remember the importance of VALUE to your guests.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

At least the real bad news is out of the way. Now, let’s think about the purpose of restaurants so that current and potential restaurateurs and chefs can choose the direction they want to take. Of, course the food must be tasty and appealing at some level and above all else – consistent.

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Restaurant Engine

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Food truck financing can help you take your dream to reality. With a market size of more than one billion , and nearly 35,000 food trucks operating in the United States, food trucks are on the rise. In this article, we answer the question, “Does your new food truck business need financing?”

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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

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

So, take a deep breath, kick a few empty five-gallon buckets around the kitchen (make sure they are empty), release a string of expletives if it makes you feel better, and take a few ibuprofens to address that constant headache. We are all ready to own our lives again and enjoy the simple things – like going out for a meal.

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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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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2019

With dinner prep taking place in most restaurants from noon on, you’re open anyway—and the more diners you can attract to buy lunch, the more profitable you become. 33% of Canadians eat out for lunch most-often, not far behind the dinner crowd at 49%. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Does this mean they dislike breakfast? Not necessarily.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 22, 2020

Over the last decade, demand for gluten-free foods has grown by an eye-popping 200 percent with two out of 10 Americans seeking gluten-free options when dining out. In most cases, these fears are based on misconceptions about gluten-free ingredients and food preparation.

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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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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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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

New concepts, ghost kitchens, and delivery-only brands are popping up constantly, making it harder for any single restaurant to stand out. If your restaurant isnt showing up in search results, maintaining strong reviews , or engaging on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, youre missing out on a huge segment of potential diners.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Few scenarios strike more fear into a restauranteur’s heart than the prospect of serving food to patrons that makes them sick. However, even with the greatest attention to food safety, there is no single way to eliminate all foodborne illness because its sources are numerous and diverse. Traceability Is Essential.

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EATER

OCTOBER 26, 2020

1,300 families, 120,000 pounds of food: How No Us Without You feeds LA’s undocumented restaurant workers At 11 a.m. He handed out sandwiches donated by a local shop, bagged-up snacks, and juice boxes; some families received books carefully sorted by reading level. Nolasco says the project was born out of a moment of anger.

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