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How Restaurants Can Manage Food Costs During Disruptions

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But it goes beyond figuring out how to source the freshest ingredients at the best price. Sourcing the best ingredients at the right price requires a keen understanding of seasonal rhythms, strong relationships with suppliers, and flexibility to adapt menus on the fly. One way to stay agile?

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Could Co-Sourcing Help Restaurant Staffing Issues?

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Utilizing co-sourcing, restaurants, restaurant software providers, food distributors, or suppliers of any size can take advantage of the global talent pool at a scale that makes sense for them. Payroll processing and benefits administration are easy roles to fill using co-sourcing. Thankfully, that is not the case anymore.

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FSMA Rule 204 Food Safety Countdown: What Restaurant Managers Need to Know Now

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Imagine being able to identify the source of a contaminated ingredient in hours instead of days, protecting customers and avoiding business disruptions. Improved traceability means better inventory management, as restaurants have clearer insights into what’s coming in and going out of the kitchen.

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Managing Inventory with Quality Data and Automation

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Accurate inventory management is crucial to running a successful business because it directly impacts a company’s bottom line and is key to maximizing profits. Having an accurate handle on inventory enables a business to become more resilient and know what they can sell and when they can sell it, helping mitigate out-of-stock scenarios.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

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When consumers order more food online, it’s clearly good for business – but it can also make it harder for businesses to manage inventory. In 2025, restaurants need to have a plan in place that ensures they are effectively managing inventory and redirecting unused, still edible food to donations.

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How to Avoid the Top Seven Restaurant Inventory Management Mistakes

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Inefficient restaurant inventory management practices, improper storage, gaps in inventory logs, theft, and waste can cause even the most successful kitchens to struggle or fail. Below are the top seven inventory management mistakes restaurants are making, and how to correct them.

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Cracking the Egg Crisis: Understanding Rising Prices, Supply Chain Solutions, and Strategies for Producers

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Diversifying Suppliers : Establishing relationships with multiple suppliers across different regions can reduce dependence on any single source, mitigating the impact of localized outbreaks. Key solutions include: 1.

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