EATER

MARCH 11, 2025

Jaya Saxena, correspondent Outages and supply chain challenges mean higher prices The early days of the pandemic were marked by unexpected price hikes (a run on flour and yeast) and unpredictably empty shelves (the great bucatini shortage of 2020 ). food prices have risen by 23.6 food prices have risen by 23.6

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2021

While the restaurant industry has experienced major supply chain and labor issues throughout the pandemic, it is now reaching a tipping point. While supply chain issues will likely decrease over the course of 2022, wage inflation represents a new status quo on the bottom line. Optimize the Supply Chain.

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DECEMBER 27, 2022

We’re still facing product shortages, exacerbated by ongoing supply chain interruptions and the Russian-Ukrainian war stalling food shipments – including 9.5 Inflation is causing food prices – and food insecurity – to soar. . Focus on Sustainable Food Production. Manage Suppliers All Along the Supply Chain.

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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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DECEMBER 28, 2021

Labor shortages and other factors are affecting the global supply chain in never-before-seen ways, and certain commodities are intermittently not available, or if they are, they’re expensive. More recent price increases have nearly doubled this number. According to a report from S&P Global Market Intelligence, U.S.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In the bread aisle, you see two loaves identically wrapped; both are perfectly edible, but one is a day older and costs half the price. This is a business practice called dynamic pricing, and it may be coming soon to a supermarket near you. The price is changing throughout the [time] horizon.” Which do you choose?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 10, 2024

Restaurant operators have faced stiff headwinds since 2020, with a near-constant swirl of inflation, supply chain and labor challenges. Adapt to Growing Price Fatigue Since the pandemic, controlling food costs has been a major challenge for restaurant operators. Full-service menu prices climbed 4.5

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

This overall increase in demand could lead to rising energy prices for consumers and businesses. Fuel costs: The price of electricity is influenced by the cost of the fuels used to generate that electricity, and as demand for these fuels also increases, prices are likely to climb.

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DECEMBER 22, 2022

clustered as the next three issues of concern, followed by supply chain issues around food items. Staff retention and supply chain issues around non-food items fell lower on the list. . Is it based on food costs/supply challenges? . What were common menu items where prices were raised? .

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DECEMBER 27, 2023

These factors contribute to a volatile supply chain, influencing everything from ingredient availability to menu pricing strategies. Contemporary menus increasingly feature more plant-based selections and alternative proteins, while also reflecting the demand for locally vetted foods and transparent supply chains.

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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. It wasn’t just about survival; it was about reinvention.

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Restaurant Business

JANUARY 13, 2023

Innovative products made with sustainable ingredients have proliferated across various segments for a number of reasons. Supply chain stability and cost of ingredients have both been impacted by the pandemic, and consumer preference for sustainable products made with the future in mind has grown.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

With current supply chain issues and these brands already operating under thin margins, we expect operators to be strategic when it comes to menu sizes, limited offerings and daypart offerings to limit waste, cut costs, and maximize profitability. In addition, there is an increasing emphasis on sustainability with our restaurant customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Historically high gas prices are pushing consumers towards EV options. People ( especially millennials ) are increasingly interested in sustainability and want to support brands that are aligned with their values. Demonstrate your commitment to sustainability. Ensure safety throughout your supply chain.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

Sustainable restaurant expansion requires balancing excitement with patience and perspective. Sustainable restaurant expansion requires balancing excitement with patience and perspective. Growth stems sustainably from meticulous mastery of the basics – hospitality, food, ambiance, and operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Restaurants will continue to grapple with labor shortages and supply chain disruptions throughout 2022. 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.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Over the past year or so, coffee prices have been steadily increasing. The first sign that prices would increase was a sudden frost which hit some of Brazil’s major coffee-producing regions in late July 2021. Since then, prices have consistently remained above the US $2 mark. Exploring prices and costs at origin.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Until recently, Beyond Green Sustainable Food Partners was mainly a foodservice consulting company for schools and other large institutions, and we catered food to preschools on the side. Cutting the waste made the kitchen more efficient, enabling Nardin to buy higher-quality sourced food and green products at a better price.

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APRIL 10, 2023

Through tracking orders and managing produce, venues can also plan resources and product supply more effectively, reducing waste and saving costs. Ultimately, this results in greater sustainability, both environmentally and economically.

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AUGUST 19, 2024

The result is a unique culinary experience that features unmatched freshness and innovative and educational menus, with a strong emphasis on sustainability. The modern supply chain is an impressive feat, but it has its weaknesses. Disruptions in the supply chain can happen suddenly and wreak havoc on the foodservice industry.

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APRIL 9, 2020

The multi-unit chain prides itself as a mission-focused dining venue with relaxed, eco-friendly dining spaces, making sustainable choices for fresh, locally grown food, and operating a culinary internship program for young adults coming out of foster care.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2022

While high stock prices of crypto companies like Bitcoin grab headlines, they are gaining traction with consumers since blockchain technology helps make transactions easier without needing an intermediary such as a bank or credit card company. It produces brand loyalty around ingredient consistency, protection, sustainability, and sourcing.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 21, 2023

There are many actors involved in the coffee supply chain. However, there are also a number of intermediaries in the coffee supply chain, including those who mill, transport, and export coffee in producing countries. Conversely, other supply chain actors, such as roasters, retain much more value.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits. In 2024, we anticipate a continued evolution, where technology and sustainability will play pivotal roles in reshaping the culinary experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 2, 2019

I t’s no secret that the key to sustainability in restaurants is managing limited resources and keeping your operations clean and safe. The bottom line: clarity around sustainability, food preparation and safety is essential. As consumers demand more transparency about sustainability, turn your operations into an advantage.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Lille Allen Six chefs and restaurant owners from across the country explain why restaurants feel so expensive right now, and how they’re coping with high prices and customer complaints Dining out involves calculating the intangible: What is hospitality worth to you? This isn’t a problem of one city or class or demographic.

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Cheetah

JANUARY 30, 2022

Disposable restaurant supplies are part of critical inventory used by every restaurant, food-truck and caterer on a daily basis. They include everything from back-of-house supplies like gloves and containers, to customer-facing single use-items like takeout packaging, utensils, napkins, and straws. Restaurant Supplies.

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Cheetah

JANUARY 30, 2022

Disposable restaurant supplies are part of critical inventory used by every restaurant, food-truck and caterer on a daily basis. They include everything from back-of-house supplies like gloves and containers, to customer-facing single use-items like takeout packaging, utensils, napkins, and straws. Restaurant Supplies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2020

Restaurant owners need to plan for business and financial sustainability. Food prices fluctuate with changes in the supply chain. Companies also need to assess the impact of supply chain issues and staff availability. Absorb the cost increase or increase their prices. Increased prices can negatively impact sales.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Sustainability and healthy options rising in importance. CGA’s BeverageTrak solution combines powerful datasets to provide an ultra-granular view of how brands and categories are being consumed, when and at what price. 45 percent want to be prompted with personalized order suggestions based on their purchase history.

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The Rail

MAY 9, 2024

While the industry has been clouded by a variety of pressures that defined 2023 (such as inflation and price sensitivity), Restaurant Dive predicts that such challenges may push restaurants to embrace new solutions this year. The value triangle refers to three primary points in business: speed, quality, and price.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

. “All of these factors point to the heightened importance of platforms like Uber Eats in the economy of the future,” said NYU Stern’s Arun Sundararajan , the Harold Price Professor of Entrepreneurship, who co-authored the study with NYU Stern PhD student Manav Raj and Uber Technologies data scientist Calum You.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2020

” Their answers touched on a variety of subjects including AI, virtual reality, virtual kitchens, staffing and retention, social media marketing, sustainability and third-party delivery. Bergdorf Goodman launched a new cocktail bar this winter, and a tasting bar I designed in a recent menswear store, Union Hall Supply Co.,

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The Rail

JULY 26, 2024

According to a recent report, 49% of consumers consider sustainability factors when making food and beverage purchases. There are, of course, many ways that restaurants can adopt sustainable practices, but the best place to start is the beginning of the supply chain — specifically, your sourcing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

The research found that businesses worldwide – particularly restaurants – intend to experiment more in 2025, especially with customer retention programs like loyalty, as they face the triple challenge of sustained high inflation, shrinking consumer wallets and the need to raise prices across the board.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

With growing awareness of climate change and sustainability, some restaurants were seen as lagging in adopting eco-friendly practices and minimising their carbon footprint. Restaurants had all independently decided to increase platform pricing, tentatively at first and then more boldly when consumers didn’t push back.

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

Reduce portion sizes slightly to maintain menu prices but account for increased costs. Don’t be afraid to increase price. Typically smaller but more frequent increases, especially on the big movers, will produce better, more sustainable results. Don’t be afraid to increase price. Your CPA can help with this.

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