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The True ROI of IoT in Food Service 

Modern Restaurant Management

” No truer words were spoken by Benjamin Franklin and is a mantra that resonates deeply for businesses in the food service industry—many of whom are in recovery mode in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s five to seven times more energy used by food service than in a commercial space.

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Save Inventory, Time and Labor Cost with IoT Monitoring

Modern Restaurant Management

This article will cover how implementing automation tools like IoT monitoring can save your business money, protect your inventory, and save time. Food service businesses, on average, lose 28-35 percent of their income annually from pre-consumer food waste. Rising Overhead Costs Are Hiking up Prices.

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The Food Service Industry’s Digital Transformation Journey Heading into 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

The food service industry is forecast to reach $1 trillion in sales this year. We’re seeing younger buyers investing in dining experiences that blend food, convenience, and atmosphere with their values as shoppers. Macroeconomic conditions cycle quicker and quicker. And yet, the modern restaurant is thriving.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

When consumers order more food online, it’s clearly good for business – but it can also make it harder for businesses to manage inventory. In 2025, restaurants need to have a plan in place that ensures they are effectively managing inventory and redirecting unused, still edible food to donations.

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Strategies for Achieving a Zero-Waste Kitchen in Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Managing Inventory The first area of focus for any waste elimination strategy is your restaurant’s approach to ingredients. This is one of the most significant areas of inefficiency for any food business. A recent study — Food Waste on Food Service — reported that, on a global scale, around $2.6

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Restaurant Giants Declare War on Digital Chaos

Modern Restaurant Management

Accelerate Service, Enhance Experiences According to a 2024 survey, when asked to pick one area where technology would have the most impact on their dining experience, 30 percent of diners answered tech that facilitates payment, and 28% cited tech that makes ordering easier and faster.

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How SMS Automation Can Revolutionize Ordering in the Food Service Industry

Total Food Service

The entry of SMS automation in the food service industry is simplifying the ordering process by making it faster, more efficient, and more convenient for both business owners and customers. For so many years, restaurants and food service businesses have relied on traditional ordering methods such as phone calls and in-person orders.