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How Can I Streamline Inventory Management?

Modern Restaurant Management

Taking inventory is one of the most tedious processes in restaurant operations. Chefs spend countless hours counting inventory, purchasing new ingredients, and tracking down more cost-effective substitutions for products that are either cancelled or out of stock. Recipe Costing. Prevent Shortages. ” Reduce Waste.

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The Top 5 Bar and Restaurant Trends 2023

Sculpture Hospitality

Inventory management is a critical aspect of running a successful restaurant or bar business, but strategies are constantly evolving. Throw into the mix rising wages, skyrocketing food prices, staffing shortages, inflation and a difficult economy and the hospitality industry is no doubt set for a difficult year.

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AI Is Revolutionizing the Food Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

However, the impact that AI is already having on the food industry is without parallel, helping to lower food prices, increase the availability of certain products or ingredients, and prevent supply chain shortages. Sellers would make money from foods that they would otherwise throw out, while buyers would get good deals.

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Restaurant Startup Growth and Business Outlook for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

This means lower interest rates for businesses financing inventory and investing in expansion. However, a tight labor market and stubbornly high food prices will continue to weigh on restaurant margins in 2024. While we do expect 2024 to present challenges, we are optimistic about the overall economy and the role of U.S.

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Restaurant Marketing Has Evolved: Unlock the Preferences of the Modern Customer

Modern Restaurant Management

2023 brought new challenges to the table for the restaurant industry, from rising food prices due to inflation to continued disruptions in the supply chain. Some of the most valuable insights for restaurants are found in general operations data, customer data and website data.

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4 Strategies for Managing Your Food Budget When Grocery Prices Keep Rising

Culinary Services Group

However, almost three years later, the prognosis for food prices isn’t getting any better. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.2% again in August, continuing a pattern of increased prices since the beginning of the year. All in all, the U.S.

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The Fresh Forecast: Trends in Retail Foodservice 

The NAFEM Show

Grocery and convenience stores must strike the right balance between price and quality to meet consumer expectations in the age of “value shopping.” New technologies and automated solutions are helping retailers optimize efficiencies in addition to better forecasting and managing inventory. It’s a win-win.