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How to Calculate Food Costs For Your Restaurant

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Why it matters Restaurant Food Cost Percentages Calculate Food Cost Percentage Food costs vs Prime costs Menu Changes and Seasonality Strategies to Reduce Your Food Costs Food Cost Management Tools FAQ What is food cost? It is affected by seasonality, market prices, and even pop culture. Table of Contents What is it?

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Little Treat Culture: How Restaurants Can Leverage Snacking Trend

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. "Snacking is all about meeting the moment when a craving strikes," Luis Martinez, senior vice president of R&D and Commercialization at Rubix Foods, a culinary and food science-focused provider of flavor and functional ingredients, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. "With

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Is it PSL Season Already?

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While the restaurant industry has been focused on value meals so far this summer, Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) season has snuck up on us with independent restaurants leading the orange-colored way. billion by 2031, operators are hoping an early PSL season will drive additional revenue after a consumer pullback in spending. "Call

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What is a Virtual Restaurant? And How to Start One

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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. Restaurant Business Magazine reports 86% of consumers are using off-premise services at least monthly , and one-third use them more than they did a year ago.

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What Will We See on Future Menus?

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The rising cost of ingredients and an ongoing commitment to sustainability is the driving force behind the Low-Waste Menu trend which encourages resourcefulness to reduce waste and maximize ingredient usage. Some operators add a seasoning packet to their fries in order to create their own flavors by shaking them in the bag.

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The Rise of Global Fusion on QSR Menus

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To better understand this trend, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Luis Martinez, senior vice president of R&D and Commercialization at Rubix Foods. Limited-time offers (LTOs) are the best way to capitalize on trends and reach new audiences, without alienating your core menu or loyal customers.

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Why Restaurants Need an ‘Always On’ Approach to Marketing

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"It’s important to think long term," HungerRush's SVP of Marketing Shannon Chirone told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. "Cutting Then, layer on seasonal promotions and specials that help boost sales during slower seasons."

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