Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2025

The reality is unless a operation has reached a critical mass to hire specific category buyers, there isn’t bandwidth for buyers purchasing from multiple categories to dedicate to every specific market. Size The first thought may be to hire the biggest, most known buying group.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Revenue growth in 2024 was largely driven by menu price adjustments. Although concerns about customer sensitivity influenced pricing decisions, only 9 percent of restaurants did not change prices in 2024, down 19 percent from 2023, indicating a stronger shift towards strategic price increases.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Those who don’t are effectively lowering their prices. Understand if your prices are keeping pace with inflation and maintain a markup that matches the costs associated with paying suppliers and staff. How is inflation affecting food prices? Business owners should routinely track increased costs and adapt.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Staff productivity plays the largest role in restaurant revenue, which is why it’s so important to invest in your recruiting and hiring strategies, finding like-minded individuals to move your restaurant forward while minimizing time waste. Luckily for restaurant managers, several tech solutions exist to cure this headache.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Operators would see increased prices in their supply chain, resulting in rising costs to their guests as well. AI has the potential to revolutionize hiring processes, employee training, and even workforce scheduling, leading to more efficient operations and improved guest services. AI is also boosting staff productivity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2024

percent of diners noting that recent price increases have altered their spending habits, and 58.5 Menu selection (55 percent) and menu pricing (50 percent) are the top motivators for consumers when choosing a new restaurant to order from. Economic shifts have significantly impacted consumer behavior, with 72.1

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The misclassification of employees When hiring new workers, one of the most important decisions for restaurant owners to make is determining whether this individual will be an employee or independent contractor. However, this convenience comes with a price. Some systems also handle scheduling.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

. – Sophia Goldberg, Founder and CEO, Ansa The big lesson I learned is that I've had to continue to adapt my pricing, because people are still watching their spending. That's why we instituted lower-priced lunch specials and made other adjustments.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2021

Rising food prices and staff shortages mean that there is a huge financial incentive for restaurant owners to minimize turnover. To do that you need to understand why employees are quitting and why hiring now is so difficult. Another key will be to ensure smooth hiring processes. Restaurants Need to Adapt to Shifting Demands.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

With slow seasons also comes the need to navigate seasonal layoffs and the task of hiring all the best people back the next season. Explore areas where you can purchase supplies in bulk to cut long-term costs, consider raising prices where it makes sense, and work to improve discounts and payment terms with your suppliers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 17, 2024

It is consequentially more difficult for restaurant owners and operators to obtain comprehensive coverage at a fair price – let alone find policies with the specific coverages they need. Safety training should take place upon hire for all new employees, but that should not be a one-time event.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2023

Furthermore, the value of bolstering customer service without having to hire additional staff makes this a cost-efficient, enticing option for restaurants of all shapes and sizes. Furthermore, AI can be an invaluable tool in helping restaurants inform pricing strategies and optimize revenue.

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Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Hiring a consultant can be one of the smartest investments you make for your restaurant, whether you’re launching a new venture or looking to revitalize an existing one. Boost Revenue and Customer Satisfaction One of the most compelling reasons to hire a restaurant consultant is their ability to boost your bottom line.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 30, 2023

Without a CULTURE OF QUALITY, the relationship of price to results is not always clear. When you push those expensive ingredients to the eventual plate what is most important is guest reaction: “Is it worth the price”. Quality and price are not always synonymous. But I wonder – is this true? Is it worth it!

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 29, 2025

Whether for a price or as a gift from the heart like World Central Kitchen, cooking is essential and core to our existence as a society. This is not just an American thing (although we are, as a nation, very generous) it is a human being thing. We are trying to adjust to a new political structure in the U.S.,

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This involves, first and foremost, the decision regarding who to hire as chef and sous chef and the level of control this person will be given. The hiring process, specifically the vetting of candidates for the position is critical. Emotional connections are a significant driver in these operations. This menu is who I am.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 24, 2023

Offer a Fixed-Price Catering Menu Inclusive of Desserts The catering menu needs to be very clear on what is included in each package, and we try to wrap as much into those orders as possible. What we do is just include dessert with our catering and we build it right into the price. You have to stick to your prices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2021

These challenges are impacting menu availability, raising the prices of menu items, leading to short staffs, increasing wait times for diners, and changing operating hours and offerings. The industry has looked to hiring incentives, such as and other rewards, as they compete to fill open roles.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

But many owners are understandably intimidated by the unpredictability of the legal industry’s ubiquitous billable hour pricing model. In addition to competence, it is perfectly reasonable to let personality drive your decision about which attorney to hire. Choose an attorney you will enjoy working with.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Across the country, prices for food are reaching all-time highs as inflation picks up and COVID-19 restrictions loosen, driving more consumers to resume dining, shopping and traveling. producer prices for processed poultry in May hit a record high. producer prices for processed poultry in May hit a record high.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 26, 2024

This scenario also implies hiring couriers and handling logistics. Filters can help users find what they're looking for, along with product descriptions and prices. This aspect is essential for maintaining profitability while offering competitive prices. Plus, restaurants retain 100 percent of the order revenue.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Jobs are posted, a few apply, many of the applicants dont show for an interview and others after being hired never return after the first week (or sometimes the first day). Customers are becoming more discerning about value and anxious about the price of a meal (from quick service to fine dining). Where are the workers?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2023

Since these regulations can get fairly convoluted, consider hiring an expert to walk you through the necessary steps. Hire and Train Staff Invest time and effort in training your employees so that they’re capable of embodying your vision for the restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2021

The food and beverage industry is on a hiring frenzy. A recent study by The Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that, despite regular hiring since this spring, the food and beverage industry still remains 1.5 With pandemic-related restrictions being eased and dine-in being allowed again, restaurant owners are in need of a lot of staff.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Running your own online ordering system gives you complete control over pricing, promotions, and customer data, helping you maximize profits while still offering convenience. Theres little room for branding, and menu presentation, pricing, and promotions are often influenced by the platforms rules rather than the restaurants preferences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Rising labor costs, the inability to find staff to hire, and rising non-food costs (utilities, containers, furniture, etc.) What were common menu items where prices were raised? . Sixty-seven percent of respondents raised prices throughout their entire menu, and 25 percent on a few items.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 25, 2022

Prices for raw products were consistent, and while there were fluctuations, it was nothing like today. At this restaurant, lack of cooler space required smaller, frequent, higher-priced food deliveries—and perishables were harder to store and find. In other words, go for the same effect, but at a much lower price.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

In this guide, we'll go through everything you need to open a new coffee shop, from market research to buying coffee to hiring the best team. Staffing: Find, Hire, and Schedule. You may discover that your target customers enjoy an afternoon pick-me-up and are sensitive to price. Expected menu prices. Table of Contents.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 2, 2024

Step 2: Look for a trustworthy restaurant accountant Even if you already know the restaurant bookkeeping and accounting process well, we suggest hiring a professional accountant to help ensure your business complies with local tax, payroll, federal, and state laws. As a rule, this should make up about 1/3 of your total expenses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 2, 2022

Soaring prices, continued supply chain disruptions, and ongoing staffing shortages are creating a perfect storm for restaurants. With prices skyrocketing, restaurants should focus on eliminating food waste. But all employees should receive ongoing training – not just upon hiring, but throughout their tenure.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

It makes no difference the type of restaurant or your price point exceptional can be found in everything from a hot dog to caviar it is an over-riding attitude and a level of commitment to being great at what you do. Why not hire baristas who are fast and efficient but also personable and able to remember something about your regulars?

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Hiring the right people can make or break your business. What interview questions do you ask when hiring new restaurant employees? What interview questions do you ask when hiring new restaurant employees? As such, a manager must know how to hire employees who can deliver quality customer service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

Buying the lowest priced materials or hiring the lowest-bidding contractors can lead to shoddy workmanship, cheap and flimsy furniture, furnishings, and equipment that will inevitably break down sooner than higher quality goods and materials. Pitfall #3: Not Hiring local construction professionals. There are many others.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Make sure to get quotes from multiple suppliers so you can compare prices and services. Hiring a Strong Team You'll need a manager, bartenders, waiters, and security. Hiring tips When hiring for a bar, there are certain qualities that you should look for in an employee. Pricing should match your target market and theme.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Restaurants have faced labor shortages, supply and equipment shortages, and climbing food prices, with no past playbook on how to navigate the crisis. Even at the end of 2021, owners are still struggling to find willing employee candidates, and when they do hire new staff, some of them don’t even show up for their first day of work.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 20, 2024

There’s a reactionary movement that I keep seeing in restaurants; a movement that assumes the answer to the restaurant bottom line is to take more and give less or give too much to justify raising prices. A menu should thus be designed and priced to make those items seem essential.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

These challenges pose the potential for inventory constraints, menu price increases, delays in service and more, impacting not only the hours restaurants can stay open but also the capacity at which they can operate. A drop in employee retention & difficulty in hiring. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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