Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2025

Ballas shares his insights with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine and discusses issues that must be on the radar for franchises and brands including AI, automation, sustainability, staffing, training, and more. What are some key trends you expect to affect the franchise landscape this year and in years ahead?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Many vacated properties already include essential elements includingplumbing lines, ventilation systems, and kitchen layouts, which can significantly reduce the cost and time associated with establishing a physical space. Is this a recent trend or something that has happened for a long time and is just happening more now with more closures?

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The Restaurant Warehouse

APRIL 15, 2025

One way to make these essential purchases more manageable is to lease commercial kitchen equipment. What is Commercial Kitchen Equipment Leasing? Commercial kitchen equipment leasing is like renting essential appliances for your restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

If water spills or seeps into a piece of equipment, avoid unplugging and plugging it in with wet hands. Move the equipment to a safe place and dry thoroughly. Never handle electric kitchen equipment with wet hands or use on wet surfaces. Extension leads and double adaptors are not recommended in professional kitchens.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2025

Restaurant industry challenges are pushing operators to be more creative and efficient with many opting for more multifunctional spaces – especially in a fast-casual setting. The big challenge – and advantage – is that they don't allow for a single inch of wasted space.

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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

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Energy-efficient equipment When you look at your electricity bills, a large proportion of those kilowatts per hour are likely to be used by your kitchen equipment. Therefore, one of your priorities should be to invest in energy-efficient equipment. Some of the areas worth considering include the following.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2023

Technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) can help them maximize 2023 financials by: Offering a better experience to diners and employees Increasing efficiencies and lowering expenses These technologies empower restaurants in various ways—from automating tasks to identifying emerging risks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 20, 2024

"As a restaurant business, we use AI to go faster and to develop the business further," Annick Van Overstraeten, CEO of Le Pain Quotidien, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. "Our shows the presentation of the dishes and the programme writes the training manuals for the kitchen staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 20, 2020

Disinfect and Sanitize Your Kitchen Equipment – Including your Ice Machine. Disinfecting and sanitizing your kitchen equipment will kill most any virus – coronavirus included. There are many approved cleaners the EPA suggests using to combat viral contaminants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 4, 2020

Buy Energy Efficient Equipment. You can save energy, money, and protect the climate with energy efficient kitchen equipment. This equipment is designed to save you money in utility bills, and protect the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 7, 2022

Set up specific workstations in the kitchen. Overall, your menu should be the most important component of your kitchen equipment checklist. As a result, you need to ensure that your kitchen is equipped with everything you need to serve your customers high-quality food. Implement an efficient inventory system.

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Lavu

APRIL 17, 2025

In this post, well break down the top energy-related mistakes restaurants make and show how the right POS system can turn things aroundcutting waste and boosting efficiency where it matters most. Biggest Issues : Overused kitchen equipment, inefficient lighting, HVAC problems, and idle devices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2021

You might also consider cross-training some of your front-of-house staff to handle some kitchen duties during slow seasons. Investing in more efficient kitchen equipment such as refrigerators, cooktops and deep fryers can also help you save money over the long run.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2021

Employee training should ensure that everyone in the kitchen knows how to use the fire extinguisher. Regular maintenance and cleaning is an important safety factor for any kitchen equipment and a commercial fryer is no exception to this rule. Clean your Commercial Fryer Regularly for Safety.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Getting a 'Bigger Bang for Your Buck' Kitchen Equipment Some of the more energy-intensive elements in a restaurant are found in the kitchen. An oversized appliance results in excess energy usage and generates unnecessary heat, potentially causing discomfort in the kitchen environment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

The Windstream study found that lacking resources for technology equipment upgrades is the top challenge restaurants are facing in dealing with digital demands. Beyond tech issues, restaurants must also handle constant wear and tear on kitchen equipment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 21, 2023

Smart kitchen equipment, such as automated stove tops and automatic recycling oil fryers, make order fulfillment easier, faster, and more consistent.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

They must also consider the hallmarks of the hospitality trade — heavy foot traffic, the opening and closing of doors, and the massive heat and exhaust generated by a kitchen equipped with a grill, fryer, oven, dishwasher and cooler. A lot of air is pulled into a restaurant, and a lot is pulled out. For Starters.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

There are many factors that drive the bottom line for restaurants and properly managing maintenance is chief among them. Maintenance impacts multiple critical aspects of restaurant management and operations. Restaurant maintenance ensures technical difficulties don’t compromise food production and quality.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2021

While mixers aren’t as complicated as some other kitchen equipment, routine preventive maintenance is still important. For continuous use or the occasional batch, it’s important to have the right mixer for the job. Myth 3: Routine Maintenance Isn’t Critical.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Water filtration systems don’t just affect the taste of the foods or beverages you create, they also have a positive impact on the equipment used to make it. In fact, it could increase the productivity and lifespan of your kitchen equipment significantly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 26, 2023

Prevent expensive kitchen equipment breakdowns and their ripple effects : For guests, summer conjures up images of their favorite restaurant promotions—from lobster rolls to new soft-serve flavors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

How to Better Ensure You Won’t Need Your Fire Extinguisher The best response is to prevent a fire before it starts by updating and cleaning your kitchen equipment, ensuring rags and smoking materials are disposed of properly, investing in Class K extinguishers and finally 86ing flaming shots.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Lastly, Internet of Things (IoT) devices are becoming increasingly popular, with sensors and smart devices for everything from tracking inventory levels to monitoring kitchen equipment performance. Together, these components form an integrated network that supports various functions essential to modern restaurant operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

The restaurant of the future will be smaller in size. Smaller restaurants could incorporate more automated kitchen equipment and the typical kitchen layout may change. Drive-thrus could need to accommodate interactions with self-driving vehicles. Nutrition and Sustainability Will Drive Menus.

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Riddhi Display

JUNE 20, 2022

The most important part of purchasing restaurant equipment is deciding what all equipment you need in your restaurant. Thus, you first need to determine your menu and then analyze what kitchen equipment you would require to prepare it. Want to Buy Hotel Kitchen Equipment?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2021

What kitchen elements will they provide? interior elevations, lighting layout, kitchen equipment layout, etc.). Will they provide a floor plan layout specific to the space you choose as part of the franchise agreement? If so, what is the time frame for the floor plan delivery? Do they require a final review of the design?

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Wasserstrom

JULY 19, 2022

When purchasing a piece of professional kitchen equipment, the actual cost extends far beyond its price tag. TCO is a broader and more holistic approach towards the overall health of your financials and will change the way you purchase equipment for the better. This is where the total cost of ownership (TCO) comes in.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 15, 2023

That’s hard when these team members, who are already stretched thin, are also responsible for ensuring that food is hot or cold enough, kitchen equipment is working at its peak, and items packaged for pickup or delivery aren’t soggy or cold when they arrive.

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Wasserstrom

JANUARY 10, 2023

Griddles, flat top grills, planchas … No matter what you call them, routine cleaning and maintenance is key in extending the life of your professional kitchen equipment while exacting perfect flavor notes on a food-safe surface.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their views on trends. The digitization of the kitchen and back-of-house continues to accelerate. More and more kitchen equipment manufacturers are incorporating digital controls into their equipment with internet connectivity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

The industry will see more bartenders learning from chefs (and vice versa) as bar and kitchen collaboration only increases. For example, bar leaders will request kitchen time and the use of kitchen equipment to impart culinary flavors into their drinks, to more efficiently prep and store ingredients for the bar.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 23, 2022

Our hands can do a lot in the kitchen. However, a food processor is one tool that many chefs may underestimate the value of for their kitchen. They can knead dough, slice vegetables, stir delectable sauces, shred cheese and mold chocolate — among hundreds of other things.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

Both opportunities provide franchisees with a turnkey opportunity that includes a detailed training program, real estate/food truck leases, all kitchen equipment, inventory, supplies, and a three-month capital reserve among other benefits. Franchise sales will be focused on the Southeast. "Partnering

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Chef's Toys

JANUARY 8, 2024

As a commercial chef, restaurant owner, or restaurant manager, you know that the restaurant industry can be unpredictable and slow months can be tough on sales. During January and other slow seasons, it’s essential to find ways to boost restaurant sales and attract customers.

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Chef's Toys

DECEMBER 3, 2023

The holidays are just around the corner, and as a commercial chef, you know that it's essential to have high-capacity equipment in your kitchen to keep up with demand. Here are our choices for the best high-capacity kitchen equipment for the holidays. Shop now or speak with an expert.

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