Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Some waste is unavoidable in every restaurant: a steak is overcooked, a serving tray is dropped, a few onions rot at the bottom of the box. Operators need to have a precise understanding of what they purchase, what they sell, and any variance between those amounts, so that they can identify where waste can be controlled.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

For this reason, it is crucial to take the time as a restaurant manager or owner to build and implement comprehensive training programs. Establishing training protocols, which focus on individual employees’ roles in your restaurant, helps to create awareness of their direct responsibilities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 2, 2022

Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Restaurant menu prices continue upward as the U.S. Technomic also reported that 45 percent of consumers say they usually pick restaurants with lower prices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 1, 2024

He believes that it's underutilized in the restaurant industry and can discuss the benefits it has for inventory management and food waste reduction, and why it’s a secret tech weapon that more brands should utilize. What is RFID and how is it being used in restaurants?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Q: What can I do to help my restaurants and community battle the effects of COVID-19? Plan to sell your existing inventory before you add more. Prepare to welcome them back.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2022

consumers, 33 percent of these consumers used a credit card for their most recent restaurant food purchase. Partnering with a payment processing company that delivers services designed to inject efficiency into operations is another way restaurants can reduce their costs. According to a PYMNTS survey of 3,250 U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 22, 2024

"People tend to go to fast-food restaurants for the speed and lower price point. " In addition to searching for a value proposition, guests are concerned with food safety and sustainability, making it even more of a challenge for restaurants, but technology and vendor relationships can help operators. "For

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2023

Same goes for office space, break room, and other management areas; if your BOH infrastructure isn’t up to speed, there is an inevitable “domino effect” that will negatively impact business. They include restaurant management tips for cutting costs, decreasing food waste, and much more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2020

With more than 23,000 closures since March, restaurants are one of the industries hardest hit by COVID-19, according to the Yelp Local Economic Impact Report. To help offset all of this, some restaurants have implemented COVID-19 surcharges, either by raising menu prices or adding a fee to the total bill.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2022

There were a couple restaurant management software companies out there, but it was just inventory and budgets. It seemed like the POSs were trying to do a lot of what restaurant management software companies are doing today, all encompassing into the point-of-sale. It wasn't all that great, to be honest.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 22, 2020

Additionally, the Napa, California-based company launched a unique exchange program and purchasing inventory from wineries to help support the loss of sales to distributors due to restaurant and tasting room closures. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine spoke with Benchmark CEO David Parker their efforts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2020

Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. A : As states and counties look to reopen across the US, one area restaurant operators are looking toward is their supply chain.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2024

Management takes on multiple jobs throughout the restaurant including hiring, marketing, maintaining the budget, operations and keeping customers and staff happy. When working in a restaurant, management must utilize a variety of skills to run a successful business. Have a focus for your restaurant and stick with it.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

POS integrations simplify restaurant operations by automating tasks, reducing errors, and improving customer service. They connect tools like inventory tracking, payroll, and online ordering into one system, allowing real-time data access for smarter decisions. This gives your team the chance to adapt and helps pinpoint issues early.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2024

Understanding current trends can help an overall approach to strategically aligning with projections for the future of the restaurant logistics and food distribution industries to stay ahead of the competition. Businesses in the restaurant industry heavily rely on customer loyalty to maintain steady cash flow.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 25, 2022

The customers are already in your restaurant, where they can experience the menu and taste your food firsthand. This purchase won’t increase revenues or efficiencies, but will create additional costs. How to Weigh Potential Restaurant Upgrades Webinar. Another client thought that showcasing his dishes, menu, events, etc.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 23, 2023

Restaurant loyalty programs are nothing new so what can restaurants do to stand out from the competition and better engage with guests to build relationships? Many are trying out subscription models to see if they can benefit restaurants and guests.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Want to improve your restaurants performance? Start by analyzing these Top 7 POS Sales Reports to know where your restaurant is headed. These reports help you understand sales trends, manage inventory, optimize staffing, and improve customer satisfaction.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

This final edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup for 2024 features news of operator challenges and priorities, delivery trends, wages and hourly worker considerations. AI: The Invisible Tool to Boost Profitability As resources tighten, more restaurants will turn to AI to do more with less.

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Lavu

MARCH 11, 2020

Understanding Restaurant Management Software. The restaurant industry has been evolving consistently over the years. From the introduction of point of sale (POS) systems to accounting systems, technology is changing the ways restaurants operate today. Among the technology offered today is restaurant management software.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 26, 2024

Over 90 percent of customers say digital restaurant displays have significantly influenced their purchasing decisions, resulting in a nearly 40 percent rise in restaurant sales. But what do customers want from the drive-thru experience and how can QSRs better meet those needs? How will the drive-thru change in the coming years?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. Slow movers tie up inventory -and the cash needed to by that inventory. For part one, click here. – Richard Patrick, Co-Founder of Cathead Distillery.

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Chef's Deal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Restaurant inventory management is key to a restaurant’s success because proper inventory management boosts kitchen productivity and profitability and prevents food wastage. What is Restaurant Inventory Management?

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

This low profit margin can be attributed to the high overhead costs associated with running a restaurant, including rent, labor, food and beverage costs, and utilities, often account for a major chunk of your expenses, making it challenging to increase your restaurant profit margin.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. Next year, I believe consumers will make food sustainability a top purchasing priority. How was the food sourced or produced?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their views on trends. Operators should gravitate towards technology to automate inventory and track costs and sales to determine the best course of action. Here are their insights. Frances Allen CEO at Checkers & Rally’s.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Ingredient-Level Inventory Tracking Keeping an eye on ingredients is critical to controlling costs. Systems like Lavu provide detailed tracking for individual toppings and ingredients, helping reduce waste and improve purchasing efficiency. Managers can also access reports, adjust menus, and monitor inventory remotely.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry movers and shakers: "What do you feel is going to cause disruption in the restaurant industry over the next decade?” In addition to improving the guest experience, technology also makes it easier for restaurants to manage their operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. Restaurants will increasingly become more reliant on using their transaction data to inform and automate their businesses. For part two, click here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of dramatic Valentine's Day shift, best food scenes, and the evolution of c-store foodservice. restaurants and retailers are facing a challenging 2025, according to a recent presentation by Fitch Ratings at the 2025 ICR Conference.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. Read the first part, here. For the second part, click here. We’ll see this start to unfold in 2024.

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Optimum Control

MAY 27, 2021

When you’re unable to open your doors to the public, whether that be due to private events, or renovations, you may be asking yourself “what do I do with all of my inventory?” If you look at your restaurant’s inventory management software, how much of your inventory is simply sitting there unused and going bad?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

Its proprietary guest engagement solution, which is used by more than 600 restaurants throughout the U.S. and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. Nair is a Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine columnist.

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Lithos POS

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Imagine your restaurant as a complex business where each part, from the kitchen staff to the front-of-house team, plays a crucial role in creating a premium dining experience. Now, think of fast food restaurant management as skilled and efficient ensuring that each element works seamlessly together to produce a better dining experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features some surveys surrounding Coronavirus and the restaurant industry, the best locations for chefs, online payment fraud and top trends for QSRs. COVID-19 Foot Traffic at QSRs. ”-Says the Report Analyst.

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The Restaurant Warehouse

APRIL 4, 2025

If you're purchasing property, consider mortgage payments, property taxes, and potential renovations. Initial Inventory and Food Costs Your initial inventory represents a significant upfront cost. A steakhouse, for example, will likely have higher food costs than an Italian restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Recognizing innovation in the making, Cuisine Solutions purchased the franchise rights for Taffer’s Tavern locations both in the heart of Washington D.C.

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