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MRM Research Roundup: Labor Struggles, Holiday Habits, and Food Truck Trends

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The survey was conducted in January 2024 among 522 US-based Food and Beverage professionals, including owners and managers from single-site establishments and small multi-site chains with fewer than 20 restaurants. 37 percent), and Minneapolis all saw Soup/Stew take the top spot as the most popular NFL Sunday food item.

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2021: A Year of Navigating Shortages

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Restaurants have faced labor shortages, supply and equipment shortages, and climbing food prices, with no past playbook on how to navigate the crisis. Supplies are stuck in the harbor, on trucks or are just non-existent as both national and international supply chain shortages remain. Food Shortage. Equipment Shortage.

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A Comprehensive Guide To Restaurant Profit Margins For All Restaurant Types

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Variable costs Variable costs depend on your restaurant’s level of activity, including food and beverage costs, labor costs, and supplies. COGS is a restaurant metric that includes everything you spend on food and drinks to make the dishes you serve. Additionally, keeping food costs low while maintaining quality can be tough.

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Revolutionizing Restaurant Supply Chains: The Impact of AI on Transparency, Validation, Verification, and Sustainability

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has become invaluable in the food industry. Validating and verifying food safety. Modern consumers are increasingly conscious of their food sources and want to know more about the ingredients used in their meals. Another crucial aspect of modern restaurant supply chains is validation.

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The Digital Revolution, Evolving Consumer Expectations and Other Trends

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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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Tech Is Revolutionizing Restaurants’ Quality Audits

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For instance, when they identify and remediate wastage in their restaurant, they’ll save food, time, money – and boost their bottom line. Tech solutions collect and analyze data, which allows brand leaders to make more informed, data-driven decisions to optimize their operations.

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5 Things to Look For When Picking the Right Commissary Kitchen for your Food Truck

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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.