Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

This edition of MRM News Bites features McDonalds, the Food Waste Reduction Alliance, OpenTable, Ordermark, Hudson Group, Hakkasan Group , Waitr and Checkers, ICV Partners, Restaurant Technologies, Diebold Nixdorf and Alto-Shaam. " Reducing Food Waste. Changes at the Top for McDonald's. in January 2017.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

58 percent of consumers rate healthy options on menu as important, with families rating this the highest at 74 percent, followed by Millennials at 71 percent. Restaurants will up menu prices – 9 in 10 restaurant owners/operators plan to increase menu prices as they grapple with growing supply shortages and costs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

Saudi Arabia had a successful pop-up store at the 2019 Riyadh Season and is opening its first permanent store in Jeddah this summer. To showcase bold new flavors, On The Border has elevated its menu, and the innovative new dishes will be available for guests visiting North Point.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

With more than 60 percent of diners interested in ordering a take-home DIY meal kit from restaurants1, the Fall Scoop lineup provides a variety of preportioned, prepackaged ingredients ideal for creative takeout options in the form of DIY meal kits and offers operators labor savings, versatility and waste-reduction benefits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Ingredients are clean and sourced from local vendors whenever possible, and the menu is designed to support vegan, gluten-free, and Halal diets in an effort to accommodate all guests, no matter their dietary preferences. Taco Bell committed to making all consumer-facing packaging recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025 worldwide.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

According to new research from the National Restaurant Association, 72 percent of people want a restaurant gift card this holiday season. Given that the 2019 holiday season is shorter than last year, brands will need strong gift card promotions throughout December to optimize their overall sales. Go with a Restaurant Gift Card.

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Deliverect

DECEMBER 10, 2019

By working towards less (food) waste and a more seasonal and locally-sourced menu, you’ll quickly be able to get on the right track. #1 1 REDUCE WASTE. Waste management in the food and restaurant industry is more important today than ever. Recycle glass and cardboard. 2 FIGHT FOOD WASTE.

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EATER

APRIL 25, 2022

At Slater’s restaurant, Seward Brewing Company in Seward, Alaska, wild local seafood is a menu staple. He often cooks fish straight from frozen, especially during certain species’ off-seasons, to offer his signature dishes year-round. Here, a few to consider. Frozen fish purveyors to try. Campo Grande.

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The Restaurant Group

MAY 24, 2019

Can you imagine adding up all the food wasted at your favorite restaurant in one day? Could the amount of waste not be decreased, so there is no waste at all, so more revenue could go towards your investment? Food is the number one culprit wasted on a large scale by both consumers and restaurants, but doesn’t have to be.

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Goliath Consulting

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

Veggies are being incorporated into the menu in creative ways (think jackfruit pulled “pork”, veggie rice and pasta), vegan entrees and sandwiches will keep rolling and “gut-friendly” fermented foods such as kimchi and kombucha are making its way into more restaurant menus 3. People are now craving the hottest and spiciest.

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

By Indiana Lee, Contributor As we begin to move out of the fall season and into the winter, restaurant and bar owners are making preparations for what tends to be a challenging season. Adapting offerings based on the season is an expected, if somewhat inconvenient, requirement of working in the service industry.

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Sustainability Beyond the Plate

JANUARY 26, 2017

Until 2016, commercial organic recycling was limited to the dedicated few. If you produce 4 cubic yards* (the size of a standard commercial bin, not the smaller ‘cart’) or more of organic waste per week, you must separate and recycle that waste. Composting can be considered a form of recycling.

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Open for Business

MARCH 20, 2023

Here are some common practices to consider: Reduce food waste Restaurants waste a total of $162 billion worth of food annually , and guests know it. Reducing food waste is a great way to appeal to the eco-conscious crowd and save money at the same time.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 21, 2020

Next, consider your menu. While you don’t want to overwhelm yourself with offerings, increasing your costs but not necessarily your incomings, you also don’t want to drive customers away with a stale or restrictive menu. If you’re looking for easy ways to diversify without giving your baristas a headache, try a seasonal menu.

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Notch

MARCH 17, 2022

The National Restaurant Association’s “What’s Hot” 2022 Culinary Forecast - an annual survey of 350 culinary leaders - found that sustainable packaging, plant-based foods, and zero waste were predicted to be leading culinary concepts this year. And, paper also makes up 26% of landfill waste. Green Star Restaurant.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Dining choices have a four-course menu and a chef’s tasting menu. They share their love of food and drinks with customers, and their New American menu relies heavily on the uniqueness of their oak oven and grill. A small menu means perfection in each dish, and the Mushroom Tempura is the perfect start to your meal.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Not only do they fire pizza in their sizable wood-fired oven, but they also have seasonal wood-fired veggies. Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, Serious Pie is a wood-fired pizzeria using farm-to-table local Washington ingredients to make the freshest seasonal pizzas around.

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Clover - Restaurants

MAY 7, 2024

Executive Chef Job Description As Executive Chef, your breadth of professional experience is matched by your passion for culinary excellence, strong leadership skills, and creative flair for menu development. Provide valuable input on pricing, menu adjustments, and marketing initiatives to enhance the overall dining experience.

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Restaurant Engine

AUGUST 9, 2023

You don’t want either of these to slip during busy times or busy seasons. There are several ways you can achieve this: Recycle plastic, glass, cardboard, etc. Make sure your customers know this by posting it on your menu or even signs around the restaurant. If you are a fast casual restaurant, provide recycling bins.

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MBB Hospitality

MAY 15, 2024

This article explores key trends that new franchisees and seasoned operators should monitor to ensure sustained growth and relevance. Many franchises are adding healthier menu options, with transparent ingredient sourcing to appeal to health-conscious customers.

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EATER

JUNE 14, 2024

According to the company, the oil is created by fermenting algae, then expeller-pressing its Omega-9-rich oils into recyclable vessels. The aluminum bottle, too, is “infinitely recyclable.” Nope, the sleek metal bottle — sent to me by Algae Cooking Club — contained a clear, scentless oil distilled from oceanic blue-green goop.

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Apicbase

JUNE 11, 2024

Outsource Secondary Menu Items If you’re following the same strategy as most large operation managers, your focus is on “big money” items, i.e., high-cost and high-demand items like meats, dairy, and produce. by installing an additional cooler) helps minimise food waste. This ensures each outlet gets what it needs on time.

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Harbor Touch

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Restaurant owners are always looking for ways to save money and cut down on waste. Here are five ways you can recycle, increase sustainability, and save money all at the same time. So reducing food and cooking waste in your restaurant will help the planet in a meaningful way. Focus on Seasonal, Local Menu Items.

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SpotOn

JUNE 5, 2024

In an exclusive interview with former Michelin Guide inspector Chris Watson , he states that local and seasonal ingredients, in particular, make a meal seem unique and specific to that restaurant, even if other restaurants are using similar ingredients.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

” “Equality is something I advocate for in all aspects of my life, and the kitchen is no exception,” said Bravo’s “Top Chef” Season 10 winner, Kristen Kish. It runs on guests’ smartphones (iOS and Android), delivering real-time menus directly to their personal devices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 31, 2019

National Menu Trends. They also analyzed how their national menu trends compared to the menus of their James Beard award-winning customers. They also analyzed how their national menu trends compared to the menus of their James Beard award-winning customers. Placer.ai, dug into the numbers to analyze the situation.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Re purposing It has been inspiring to see the commitment of modern food and hospitality operators in minimising their impact on the environment, through the reduction in food and equipment waste across the sector. Menus and food designed to travel. Day of the week Specials.

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Cheetah

JANUARY 28, 2022

Over time, the restaurant grew in popularity, increased its menu offerings, and opened three other locations. Restaurants with smaller black bins and bigger green bins get rebates from the city for offsetting their landfill waste. We’re combating food waste and it’s easier to work with. Reducing Food Waste. The takeaway?

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Cheetah

JANUARY 28, 2022

Over time, the restaurant grew in popularity, increased its menu offerings, and opened three other locations. Restaurants with smaller black bins and bigger green bins get rebates from the city for offsetting their landfill waste. We’re combating food waste and it’s easier to work with. No, not quite. The takeaway?

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EATER

JULY 6, 2022

While staff did work with local, seasonal, unique ingredients, servers and cooks alike say they grew uncomfortable telling stories about some of the restaurant’s sourcing and preparation practices, including for a number of its signature dishes, which they considered misleading. Obviously we were buying more locally than most do,” Teall says.

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