Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 23, 2025

Discover practical strategies to reduce stress and establish clear standard operating procedures, or SOPs, to create a sustainable work environment. Sustainable SOPs for Efficient Operations To increase a restaurant’s operational efficiency, you need clear and sustainable SOPs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2025

Additionally, the growth in loyalty program engagement, with diners engaging weekly or more often, up from 34 percent in 2023 to 47 percent now, also signals an opportunity for operators to deepen relationships with diners through rewards, incentives, and technology (58 percent of diners are receptive).

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 5, 2021

When using the right technology, however, operators can begin to address common concerns like understaffing, employee burnout and common wage concerns. Further, this technology can help organizations apply different staffing standards to various day parts, taking advantage of a wider variety of skill levels to meet service demand needs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2025

Consumer priorities have also shifted, with greater demand for transparency, sustainability, and authenticity. This allowed us to craft personalized campaigns that aligned with evolving consumer preferences, such as sustainability and transparency. At the core of our innovation was a commitment to collaboration and creativity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2025

For more than two decades Sam Ballas, Founder of East Coast Wings + Grill, has focused on brand building in a smart and sustainable manner. What kind of impact do you feel technology and AI will have on restaurants moving forward? The key is using technology to work smarter, not harder.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

At the heart of these restaurants is their commitment to sustainability, with top chefs championing locally-produced sustainable ingredients to create their award-winning dishes and working with smallholder farmers and suppliers. The answer lies in technology. How do we move forward from this?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Restaurants Embrace Technology Today, some of the pressure of labor shortages in the restaurant industry is mitigated by technology. Thanks to these technologies, tasks such as ordering food and paying bills can take place on a self-service basis.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has become invaluable in the food industry. AI can also improve sustainability within restaurants – and throughout their supply chains – with huge benefits that include waste and carbon emissions reduction, cost savings, and meeting consumer demand. Improving sustainability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 10, 2023

The hospitality industry has until very recently been known to drag its feet when it comes to new technology. Cloud-based technology has been leading the tide of change over the last couple of years. Despite the many benefits it brings, there is, however, a belief that automation technology will replace human jobs.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 7, 2025

These cooks and chefs will not only accept technology in the kitchen, but they will also actively look for ways to make it their critical component. [] KNOW THAT DIVERSITY HAPPENS NATURALLY IN KITCHENS: Diversity in the kitchen need not be mandated or a concern.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 17, 2023

Are meeting the demands of key stakeholders (including customers, employees, investors, the media, and influencers) who want to align with reputable, ethical, sustainable, humane, diverse organizations. Automation and the Internet of Things (IoT) are driving increased adoption of technology solutions for ISO compliance and quality management.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 14, 2023

Secondly, cybercriminals tend to be technologically savvy, able to penetrate this vulnerability, to scale-up the speed, volume and sophistication of their attacks. So what are some of the benefits of AP automation, and how can using this technology protect restaurants from fraud?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Others are plastic and can sustain a drop. Let Technology Do the Back-Office Work. They need intuitive technology that enables them to be relevant inside the four walls of their restaurant. Handling these responsibilities and spending time on the floor can feel like an impossible circus act.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

2025 Cocktail/Beverage Trends Ingredients on the Rise Super Juice Acid correction is a technique that allows bartenders to sustainably mimic flavors not locally available, such as using acid-corrected local citruses in Roatán in the Caribbean to replace lemons in cocktails.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 13, 2022

This change will directly contribute to the coffee chain’s 2030 sustainability goals to conserve water usage by 50 percent and achieve carbon neutral green coffee. Too often we let outdated thinking prevent rapid progress: we assume that if something is better or more sustainable, it must cost more and take longer to gain traction.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2024

These collective issues lead to a challenging environment, affecting not just the individual restaurants’ ability to compete fairly but also harming their long-term sustainability and profitability. The technology used to commit fraud is exponentially more advanced than it was just 10 years ago. But it doesn’t stop there.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2023

From the digital revolution of the 1980s, the advent of the internet in the 1990s, and the proliferation of smartphone and AI technologies in the 21st century, restaurant and bar owners must keep pace with the latest tech trends to achieve sustainable growth and maintain a steady stream of revenue. There are 6.92

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2024

After a year defined by the rapid adoption of AI and other technologies, not every new tool has shown promise. It’s time to stop chasing the latest trends and double down on strategies that ensure technology and operations seamlessly work together to improve customer satisfaction.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2023

Restaurant owners can lessen the carbon footprint of their kitchens through practical cut-backs such as eliminating single-use plastics, repurposing ingredients to limit food waste and partnering with local sustainable food suppliers. There are several tools out there that can help determine what makes a material sustainable.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2024

It’s no great surprise to say QSR and fast casual restaurants can be considered among the most energy-intensive commercial building types making it increasingly challenging for operators to balance the goals of efficiency, profitability and sustainability. Why is the restaurant industry at a pivotal moment regarding sustainability?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2022

With new problems come opportunities for new innovations, and technology has been a vital resource for restaurants during the pandemic. Technology has helped restaurants survive the pandemic, but it has also become a regular part of the dining experience for millions of customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Consumers now expect innovative solutions that support seamless journeys, and payment technology must support this transition to smart mobility. Half of consumers surveyed by Nexi believe sustainable online shopping options are lacking and they would actively choose them if they available.

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The Rail

JANUARY 21, 2025

This is where artificial intelligence (AI) comes in, providing game-changing technology that restaurants can use to streamline operations, minimize waste, and boost profits. In this article, we'll explore five practical ways AI helps restaurants reduce food waste by up to 30%, making sustainability an attainable goal for the industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 20, 2025

By addressing these issues, you can pave the way for sustainable success and expansion. To tackle these issues, it’s crucial to invest in technology solutions that streamline your operations. Today’s breed of advanced technology solutions offer a comprehensive platform to manage these elements efficiently.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 29, 2025

Invest in Cage-Free Infrastructure While transitioning to cage-free systems is costly, it is a necessary step for long-term industry sustainability. Ultimately, addressing the egg crisis requires a collaborative effort across the food supply chain.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Embrace the Benefits of Technology Since the era of Escoffier, professional cooking has valued technique. Technology? Not so much. But today, most chefs in the kitchen rely on modern cooking tools as most operators embrace the benefits of a digital restaurant management system.

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Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Capital Structure Optimization: Guiding decisions about debt and equity procurement to ensure sustainable growth while maintaining optimal financial health. Technology and Systems Optimization By evaluating and enhancing the restaurant’s technology stack, fractional CFOs help streamline financial operations and improve data accuracy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

On the ordering side, the brand improved its signage for to-go orders and is also planning to leverage technology with the rollout of a new online ordering system. 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. Chris Dull. and worldwide.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2022

This is just one of the questions restaurants are tackling in their focus on sustainability. Whether they’re trying to cut down on gas emissions due to repair calls, become more energy efficient, or keep more equipment out of landfills, restaurants are finding creative ways to foster sustainable practices. Bottom-Line Impact.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

Luckily, a commitment to more sustainable operations can coexist with healthy profits, and even growing margins. Below are five important areas of focus for restaurant and catering professionals who are re-imagining their operations for a newer, more sustainable normal. First Priority: Getting Smarter.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Technology can boost business operations in a variety of ways. In the coming year, operators should rely on restaurant technology (ResTech) to help them: 1. In the coming year, operators should rely on restaurant technology (ResTech) to help them: 1. Focus on Sustainable Food Production.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2024

With 58 percent of consumers prioritizing sustainability when dining out, embracing sustainability within restaurant operations isn’t just a goal, but a strategy to attract and retain customers and boost revenue. The case for sustainable solutions Plastic pollution has reached alarming levels.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

To embrace the opportunities of the new year, restaurants should prioritize three key resolutions: embracing new customer experiences, emphasizing sustainability initiatives, and revisiting fundamental aspects of their operations. Back-of-house operations also offer significant technological opportunities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Sweetgreen implemented tech solutions to improve their operations, boost sustainability , and personalize customers’ experiences. For instance, technology can help restaurants: Optimize operations. Prioritize sustainability. As more consumers demand sustainability, more brands recognize the importance of this practice.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Off-Premises Dining Enhanced by Improved Technology. Technological advances are becoming table stakes for this long-term business channel, with more than eight in 10 operators saying the use of technology in a restaurant provides a competitive advantage, and a good proportion of operators plan to ramp up investments in technology this year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Three ways to ease the adversarial relationship between your staff and your technology. Interestingly enough, the very source of a lot of this tension — technology — can also be the solution. The key lies in uniting staff with technology. There’s even technology that can help automate the training process.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

We sat down with 7shifts' very own Preston Junger to chat about opportunities for restaurants and how restaurant technology is evolving for the inaugural episode of our interview podcast. So I think that's the opportunity the technology has been there, and now the technology is getting better even still through the past year,” says Junger.

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