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Food Hall Brand Finding Community in Emerging Markets

Modern Restaurant Management

The team at Hospitality HQ, lead by Chef Akhtar Nawab has been switching up the food hall model by launching projects designed to emphacize culinary exploration and community connection in markets including Silver Spring, Maryland, Charlotte, North Carolina and Orlando. Solaire Social, in Silver Spring; and Southern Box Food Hall in Orlando.

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How to Start a Food Delivery Service for your Business

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Starting a food delivery business can really make a difference for restaurants or any food business, helping them reach more people and make more money. It’s also crucial to make sure your menu is optimized for delivery, so that the food still tastes amazing when it arrives. Is online food delivery a profitable business?

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Restaurant Trends to Look For in 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

Currently, 50 percent of restaurants, including sit-down and fast-food establishments, offer plant-based options, and this is only expected to grow. Controlling food waste is a hot topic in the industry as well. Contactless Ordering, Inside and Out Door Dash, Uber Eats and other third-party delivery services will continue to expand.

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Self-Ordering Kiosks: One Solution to the Current Labor Shortage

Modern Restaurant Management

The food and beverage industry is on a hiring frenzy. A recent study by The Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that, despite regular hiring since this spring, the food and beverage industry still remains 1.5 They also eliminate human error, facilitating more accurate orders and less food wastage.

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The ABCs of Restaurant Management

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Customer service: Put a system in place to handle customer feedback. This could be a rule that no customer should ever leave your restaurant having a bad experience without a manager talking with them or something more full scale like a feedback system like a form on your website presented when a customer pays their check.

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Beyond the Plate: The Future of Restaurants in a Tech-Driven 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

However, persistent labor shortages are pushing restaurants to explore automation and artificial intelligence to streamline operations – from kitchen management to customer service – to alleviate staffing pressures while also enhancing efficiency.

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DoorDash Ordering Trends: Diners Are Picking Local

Modern Restaurant Management

consumers added sides, beverages and appetizers to their cart the most so far in 2022. Only eight percent said they never try a new menu item while 92 percent will often or occasionally try new menu items. No meal is complete without the side dish! When it comes to menu categories, U.S.