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Getting the Most Out of Your Mixer 

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It may be tempting to purchase a smaller mixer at a lower upfront price, but that can lead to problems. As with any food preparation equipment, proper mixer training is important. Mixer Capacity. A small mixer may not have the bowl space needed to combine ingredients thoroughly. Other Considerations.

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Automation Proves To Be a Necessity for Restaurants During COVID

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Long lines generally lead to long wait times, which result in a negative purchase experience for customers who expect efficiency, regardless of the times. A survey by marketing firm Impact found that 54% of customers who had a negative purchase experience share it with at least five other people.

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How AI Will Save the Restaurant Industry

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While chefs will work with the systems, tasks which are repetitive parts of food preparation will automated. It calculates the financial and environment cost of this discarded food on a cumulative basis. Integrated Inventory and Purchasing.

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Back of House, Yet Front-Facing Priority – Restaurant BOH Trends to Monitor in 2023

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Also, BOH staff should establish a declining spending budget to account for weekly purchases and pinpoint how much budget remains for need-it-now food and ingredient purchases. A slight tweak in your restaurant’s food preparation configuration can make all the difference.

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Beyond the Plate: Evolution and Exploration in the 2024 Restaurant Scene

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Leveraging technologies such as robotic food preparation and AI-powered inventory management systems can streamline processes and optimize resource utilization. Back-of-house operations also offer significant technological opportunities.

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The Growing Appetite for Ghost Kitchens Will Influence Restaurant CX

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In fact, according to a report from The National Restaurant Association , 52 percent of adults said purchasing takeout or delivery is “essential” to their lifestyle. There is less space, and in turn less employees needed, which helps restaurants save on operating costs and allow kitchen staff to focus solely on food preparations.

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How Sous Vide Can Help Recession-Proof Restaurants

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Restaurants that adopted the sous vide prepared foods at the beginning of the pandemic are seeing the economic benefits. Food preparation traditionally requires a series of intensive steps involving the careful separation of raw cooked and ready to eat product. For one, sous vide reduces labor and prep time.

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