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Menu Engineering: Innovating Menus for Profitability and Simplicity

Aaron Allen & Associates

In the dynamic landscape of the restaurant industry, one of the most critical challenges is striking a balance between offering innovative menu items and maintaining a simplified, navigable menu. This balance is not just about meeting consumer expectations but also about driving profitability and operational efficiency. LTOs per week.

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Restaurant Innovation That Goes Beyond Menu Items

Modern Restaurant Management

We hear frequently how innovation is a mainstay for business survival and growth. Innovation helps restaurants stay competitive and those involved in operations and sourcing need to always be looking for the next thing that grabs attention, differentiates, and brings value to their patrons. Innovation Through Service.

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The Enduring Appeal of Signature Staples at QSRs and Beyond

Modern Restaurant Management

Finding a delicate balance between tradition and innovation is often the key to success for QSRs and other establishments. Looking Ahead: Innovation Meets Tradition While many customers come back for a brand’s staples, many also look forward to new menu offerings. Engage with your target audience for feedback.

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How to Lower Restaurant Labor Costs and Boost Profitability: Quick Wins and Long-Term Solutions

ChowNow

Running a restaurant and operating a business are two sides of the hospitality coin: the former keeps food hitting tables and the latter makes sure you can do it again tomorrow. It fosters a sense of ownership among employees and surfaces innovative solutions to reduce costs. This collaborative approach has two benefits.

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From Ghost Kitchens to Living Kitchens: A New Vision for Food Service’s Next Great Space

Modern Restaurant Management

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. If your cooks are mostly fulfilling off-site orders, you can do away with niceties like a slick front of house, visual merchandising, and a location with hungry walk-ins.

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Strategies for a Successful Pop-Up Restaurant During Renovations

The Rail

The temporary nature of a pop-up allows for creativity and innovation, which can draw attention and create a buzz. It simplifies operations and allows you to showcase your best dishes. Manage Logistics Efficiently Logistics play a significant role in the smooth operation of a pop-up restaurant. What worked well?

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Cuisine Solutions Collaborates with Taffer’s Tavern Founder and CEO Jon Taffer for New Restaurant Venture

Sante

As the country faces the challenges brought on by COVID-19, two food service industry leaders join forces to revolutionize the dining experience with an innovative sous vide solution. Jon Taffer with Cuisine Solutions and CREA Team Members; Photo Credit: CSI / CREA. We are impressed by his forward-thinking development.