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Measuring KPIs for Food Safety Success in Holiday Menu Items, Off-Premise Catering, LTOs, and Beyond

Modern Restaurant Management

The holiday season offers opportunities for catering orders, off-site catering, in-store limited-time offers of holiday favorites, and all of the increased revenue that comes with them. Written KPI parameters and the definition of success should be accessible by all staff members for easy reference. Document the KPIs.

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Leadership in a Time of Coronavirus

Modern Restaurant Management

These lessons are tied into everything I do on a daily basis, especially now as I continue to lead DeliverThat’s mission as a third-party delivery service for restaurant catering. As consumers opt to stay home, brands are facing an opportunity to shift their focus to takeout and delivery, and even catering.

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Starting a Catering Business From Home: The Ultimate Guide

The Restaurant Warehouse

Starting a catering business from home offers a unique opportunity to combine your love of food with the convenience of working from your own kitchen. It's a path that allows you to set your own hours, build a business around your passion, and cater to a diverse clientele. What is a home-based catering business?

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

Modern Restaurant Management

. – ezCater CTO Erin DeCesare Customized Catering for Flexible Occasions – The rise of personalized group dining experiences is reshaping catering trends, and L&L is already meeting the demand. Les Dames Member and Executive Director of Culinary Visions The very definition of value is being transformed.

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Expected Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Owners and managers should follow the latest tech trends in the industry and train their staff to use new software in order to keep catering to customers although they might be off-premises. Such restaurants will definitely thrive from risk averse diners who prefer to feel safe at all costs.

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Five Ways to Increase Sales at Your Restaurant this Valentine’s Day

Modern Restaurant Management

To ensure that you’re catering to all types of customers, offer take-home meals and/or cocktails kits if possible. While you should definitely create items that are expensive and elegant, don’t forget to utilize high-margin items like soups. Offer Holiday Meal Kits and Cocktail Kits.

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Great Expectations as Customers Show Increased Appetite for Swift Service and Customization

Modern Restaurant Management

As a result, restaurants had to quickly adapt by offering takeout and delivery options to cater to their customers' changing needs. In addition, businesses can offer personalized food options, such as customized salads or build-your-own pizzas, making sure they are catering to customers' unique tastes and dietary requirements.