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. A menu should thus be designed and priced to make those items seem essential. Serve it in a pot or French press, warm the milk and use quality sugar cubes rather than packets.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 9, 2021

We may complain about the guest who is taking loads of pictures of their food and posting them on Instagram, but deep inside we get a bit of a rush when it happens. Chefs, managers, and owners should live by a simple rule – “If you are not serving the guest directly then it is your job to serve those who are.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 21, 2023

Not all menu items are created equal, nor do they contribute the same profit to the bottom line. It is important to understand not only the profitability of each item per serving but also its overall contribution according to the total servings sold. Plow Horses : Popular menu items that are not as profitable as average. "Plow

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Yes, it is your reputation on the line, your menu, your job description to be in charge. Your employees will look forward to interaction with this type of leader. [] WHEN YOU ARE NOT SERVING THE PUBLIC DIRECTLY – SERVE SOMEONE WHO IS You can’t be everywhere, so you need to instead focus more on being a coach and a supporter.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Kindness Food Network's “Kindness is Served Here” is rolling out in 63 restaurants across Northeast Ohio as part of Values-in-Action’s Kindland movement in partnership with the Ohio Restaurant and Hospitality Alliance. ."

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Create a Menu. Do they serve just coffee or small foods as well? This includes but is not limited to your equipment, permits, menu, and marketing. These elements include the following: Number of guests you expect to serve in a day. Expected menu prices. Food Handler's Permit. Coffee Shop Concepts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 28, 2024

Food manufacturers and retailers are embracing a whole new world of opportunities for consumer engagement that are enabled by this newer technology. In foodservice establishments, the same technology opens doors to greater food safety and ingredient transparency.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

Word of mouth is fantastic, but when it comes to scaling a restaurant or reopening after months of closure, you need to rely on more than just the possibility of a customer loving your food and telling their friends about it. Occasional: Restaurants with similar menus situated in nearby locations. So, where do you start?

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 22, 2024

A Ghost Restaurant take orders through online apps (like Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Skip the Dishes) and prepare food exclusively for pick-up, take-out and delivery customers. Virtual restaurant concepts only exist in apps, and use ‘ ghost kitchens ’ (aka ‘virtual kitchens’ or ‘dark kitchens’) to serve a virtual menu to virtual customers.

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Social Hospitality

JANUARY 5, 2022

For most restaurants, the focus remains on delivery and pickup to serve customers. Even remote parts of the world embraced restaurant and food delivery apps like never before. Mobile chatbots equip restaurants and food delivery apps to do many things. Restaurants would always adhere to food safety standards.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 12, 2022

These are the restaurants where dining is much, much more than just consuming food. How do the rest of us explain the menu with $25 appetizers, $60 entrees, and $20 desserts? If they don’t see the value, regardless of how tasty or beautiful that plate of food might be, then why would they return?

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

At some point when you were dining in a restaurant, you may have heard the BOH staff shout “86” and the name of a menu item to the waiters. How to stop 86ing menu items. In the restaurant industry, “eighty six” or “86”, means to remove an item from the menu because it is no longer available. What does 86 mean?

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 2, 2024

By tracking metrics like customer retention and employee turnover rate, contribution margin, and menu item profitability, restaurant managers can identify each area’s strengths and what areas need improvement. This number is essential because it helps you determine the price of your food and beverages.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Create a fixed-price ‘Mix and Match’ menu with soups, salads, and sandwiches for customers to choose from. (If Pop a promotional banner at the top of your lunch menu to catch diners’ eyes when they’re hungry but in a rush. Give BOGO a go Even though eating alone is a growing trend , food remains a fundamentally social experience.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 6, 2021

TV dinners, box mixes, frozen and canned goods, and restaurant take out became the basis for the new American food culture. It is often expected that we only use the English language, we dress as American fashion dictates, and we eat what is assumed to be American food. So, what is American food and where is its story?

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7 Shifts

JUNE 29, 2022

They employ thousands of people and have served billions, and with so many people affected, it's understandable why there are franchise-specific laws and regulations in place. Menu Consistency. A consistent menu ensures standard serving across locations. Food & Staff Safety Measures. State Law Compliance.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 26, 2024

Maybe, my expectations are unrealistic, but really all I want is a plate of food that reflects caring, effort, decent technique, well developed flavor, and a little thought when it is placed on that plate. It doesn’t need to parallel those outstanding restaurants I mentioned before – just good food, made with a little passion and care.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

According to a survey conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence, 40% of Americans are ordering more food for takeout and delivery now than they were before the pandemic. Collect” websites that you admire to serve as inspiration for your restaurant website design makeover by bookmarking links when you come across them.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The food service industry is forecast to reach $1 trillion in sales this year. We’re seeing younger buyers investing in dining experiences that blend food, convenience, and atmosphere with their values as shoppers. For fast casual and QSRs, is your menu up to date? Are you showing the latest available menu items?

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2021

This method is used by several large food chains, like Starbucks, Panera Bread, and TGI Fridays, which have attracted millions of customers due to their loyalty programs. Email marketing allows restaurants to notify their consumers about current promotions and serves as a branding strategy. Special Offers and Promotions.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2019

From there, you can make vital decisions about price, service capacity, table turnover, and your menu to boost revenue and profits. Engineer your menu for sales and profits. Customers pay a pretty penny for quality food, which takes time to prepare and expect a highly personalized experience. Control table turnover.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 15, 2021

Everything will change for the better if we (the food industry and the culinary schools that provide the talent) change as a collective group. LACK OF COMMUNICATION WITH THE BUSINESSES THEY SERVE. If so, what are students learning about cost effectiveness, efficiency, speed, and effective menu execution?

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 31, 2022

This section gives a high-level overview of the business you're looking to start: tell investors what your restaurant is all about, who your team is, and how you're going to serve the market. Speak to what sets you apart from the pack, what food you'll serve, the service style (fast-food, fast casual, fine dining, etc.)

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

I am optimistic in the ability of the restaurant business to recover and shine, to bring people together once again, to return to a position of central to the life of neighborhoods, and optimistic that this business of food will provide wonderful careers for cooks, chefs, service staff, bartenders, managers and owners – THIS WILL HAPPEN.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 1, 2019

I try to feel their pride and invest the time in really reading the menu, checking out the flatware, plates and glassware – looking for art work or materials that may have a connection to the owners dream, and –whenever possible asking to peak in the kitchen so that I can acknowledge the work being done. The experience will always be better.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 12, 2021

In its day, the Balsams was one of the finest destination resorts in the country – a place of elegant relaxation, beautiful surroundings, and most notably – exceptional food. This way, every guest who entered the dining room was able to see every menu item as they made their menu decision.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The choice to be great or not so great is in the hands of the restaurateur and the folks who make a living with food. It all matters – education level, income bracket, age range, frequency of dining, and food and wine preferences. [] KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO BE AND HOW YOU WANT TO BE PERCEIVED. It’s all about your people.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

It may sound like just an excuse to eat out, but experiencing the food and ambience of your competitors is essential to writing a persuasive restaurant business plan. Menu and Price Points. First you need to identify a niche in your local restaurant market: something that is lacking in the local food scene that you could provide.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

7shifts is a major player in the restaurant industry, serving more than 30,000 restaurants and 1 million restaurant pros and offering the most important restaurant management tools all in a single platform. billion diners every year and serves as a reservation provider for around 60,000 restaurants and venues. OpenTable seats around 1.6

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

You're not only competing against many other bars but establishments offering entertainment, food, and drink. This document will outline your bar's concept, menu, marketing strategy, and financial projections. Planning Your Menu Here are a few bar menu design tips : Your food should match the concept and theme.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 4, 2020

It’s no surprise the food industry leaves behind a large footprint—and while much of the supply chain is inevitable, there are many innovative and simple steps we can all take to reduce waste and our own carbon footprint. Add small signs at self-serve stations to ask customers to consider the environment and take only what they need.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

We should applaud competition, welcome it, and learn from it. [] DON’T PUSH ASIDE FOOD TO GO, FOOD DELIVERY, GHOST KITCHENS, OR CURBSIDE PICK-UP JUST YET: Yep, it saved many restaurants and our customers embraced it – now we can’t forget it.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 26, 2022

Well, you have all heard the statistics about success and failure when food and beverage are involved, so I won’t repeat them. Seriously, why would you ever jump into the deep end unless you had a plan and real-life measurements that serve as a roadmap? One of the most tempting forays into entrepreneurship is the restaurant business.

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Cash Management Social Media Restaurant Law Communication 376

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. For example, if you serve craft cocktails or premium wine, customers may be willing to pay more because of the perceived value.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 15, 2022

Every person has needs that go beyond food, shelter, and clothing. I want to believe that under the façade of despair and sometimes even distain lies a person with incredible potential to be the best he or she can be, to serve and to create, and to reach for his or her personal and professional potential – to be fulfilled.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

7shifts is a major player in the restaurant industry, serving more than 30,000 restaurants and 1 million restaurant pros and offering the most important restaurant management tools all in a single platform. billion diners every year and serves as a reservation provider for around 60,000 restaurants and venues. OpenTable seats around 1.6

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Food waste is recognized as an endemic challenge around the world. According to Feeding America , nearly 40 percent of all food in the U.S. For restaurants, an industry with challenging profit margins, minimizing food waste is nothing less than a survival strategy. restaurants lose $162 billion annually in food waste costs.

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