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The Connected Restaurant (Podcast)

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In this week's episode of The Main Course host Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia discusses restaurant technology with Eric Symon, Director of the Enterprise Process Innovation Center & Food Services Group at Panasonic System Solutions Company of North America. To listen, click here.

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Exploring the Factors Behind the Surge in Restaurant Automation

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Robots are now being deployed for various tasks, ranging from food preparation and delivery to customer service. The industry is embracing these technologies for their potential to enhance efficiency, reduce labor costs, and ensure consistency in food preparation and service.

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National Food Safety Education Month: How to Mitigate Foodborne Illnesses

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Food contamination is a very serious and even potentially life threatening issue, which is why it is crucial for proprietors to be prepared for any possible foodborne illness incidents. It’s common knowledge that you must wash your hands before handling food. Cleanliness. Temperature.

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Beating the Labor Crunch: Outsourced Strategies Are Key

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First, the amount of time managers spend recruiting can have a distracting domino effect on food service operations. Managing existing labor, attention to customer service, marketing and promotion, vendor relationships – all can suffer when so much valuable time and attention is diverted to finding and keeping talent.

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Ceilings Can Define Style

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And since the panels are non-water absorbent and fully washable, she was able to use them throughout the restaurant – even over food preparation areas like the antipasto bar – to unify the space. Photo by Martin Knowles. ????The

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Opening a Ghost Kitchen? Know the Laws That Will Impact Your Business

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Ghost kitchens are professional food preparation and cooking facilities set up for the preparation of takeout or delivery-only meals. Food service. Are you wondering what laws apply to this business model? Let’s examine the most important laws that impact your ghost kitchen business. What Is a Ghost Kitchen?

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Consumer Habits Are Changing — What’s Next for Restaurant Tech?

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Customers expect efficient and convenient payments, and restaurants must adapt to meet those demands Tap-to-pay, tableside QR codes, tablets — you name it — help the food service industry embrace flexible and intelligent payment systems. An added benefit: restaurants can also capture and analyze valuable customer data.