Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 26, 2022

Despite industry-wide recovery from pandemic closures, restaurant owners and operators find themselves squeezed from both sides. In the back of the house, rampant inflation and ongoing supply chain disruptions are cutting into margins. Simultaneously, staffing is an urgent and ongoing front-of-house concern.

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Synergy Suite

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The heart of a successful restaurant often lies in its back-of-house (BOH) operations, where countless processes work seamlessly behind the scenes. By understanding and optimizing these components, restaurant operators can pave the way for sustained success in an ever-competitive industry.

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AUGUST 21, 2024

Communication is key in virtually every workplace, but this rings especially true in the restaurant industry. Watch the video version of these 5 restaurant communication tips In order to build an effective work culture and a productive team, restaurant leaders need to communicate successfully and at scale with their teams at all times.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

Since the pandemic, restaurants have endured a plethora of issues ranging from fluctuating dining restrictions to supply chain issues to rising food prices. And as the holidays draw closer, restaurants can expect even higher demand than is typical the rest of the year, with holiday parties and increased foot traffic bringing in more patrons.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2023

Today’s restaurant operators and managers should recognize the importance that music plays in creating an inviting atmosphere. Countless studies support the value of music in restaurants and hospitality in helping to create a customer experience. Restaurant managers know better than anyone that people have different tastes.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Anyone who’s worked (or even stepped foot) in a restaurant knows how important effective kitchen management is. Yes, the back of house (BOH) is where food is prepped, cooked, and plated, but it’s also where chaos can quickly ensue if roles, responsibilities, and tasks aren’t communicated well.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2021

Restaurant technology adoption has accelerated throughout the pandemic, shifting digital tools from futuristic nice-to-haves into critical components of day-to-day operations. Point of Sale (POS) systems have traditionally been the restaurant’s technological centerpiece, connecting guests, servers, and food through transactions.

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Horizon Hospitality

JANUARY 3, 2023

However, the biggest restaurant trends this year are not centered around any individual ingredients or online feuds. Here is what that will mean for restaurant operators: Diners will Crave a Connection. For restaurants with a local customer base, this means creating opportunities to gather and connect over food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The same goes for any restaurant or bar. Throughout my almost two decades of experience working with restaurant and bar owners these are the areas I always discuss with them when they decide to give their establishment a new look. Prepare Your Staff Staff members need to prepare for the painting of a restaurant or bar.

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Hospitality Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Melbourne brothers and hospitality veterans Guido and Giacomo Guerrieri own and run the restaurant, combining their wealth of front and back-of-house experience. The restaurant is open Wednesday to Friday from 4pm, Saturday from 12pm, and Sunday from 12-3pm for a $55 set menu “feast”.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 28, 2023

Digital transformation is no longer optional – it is required for restaurants to remain up to date, save costs and retain customers. Despite the importance of digital transformation, many restaurant owners are reluctant to adapt. Historically, the restaurant industry has been laggards when it comes to adopting technology.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 14, 2022

Restaurant theft is expensive. One study found that internal employee theft is responsible for 75 percent of inventory shortages and about 4 percent of restaurant sales. It’s also more prevalent than some restaurant owners and managers might want to believe. That totals between $3 and $6 billion annually.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 26, 2024

They don't want to have to repeat themselves due to poor restaurant sound system quality or distracted employees. At leading restaurant chains, drive-thrus can account for 70 percent of sales or more , so every second counts. But what do customers want from the drive-thru experience and how can QSRs better meet those needs?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2023

A new year brings new beginnings and opportunities for transformation in the restaurant industry. It’s the perfect time to look back on a few things we learned in 2023 – based on recent survey data from our restaurant partners – as well as what we predict for the industry in 2024.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

A large chunk of that comes down to complex problems in global food supply chain management that most restaurants have little control over. What restaurants can do, however, is re-think how their direct food supply is managed – from transport to inventory control. It’s the cost of waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Across the restaurant industry, it’s no secret that expectations for service, sustainability, and satisfaction are higher than ever. Restaurants are confronted with providing the best experiences possible, all while maintaining optimal revenue and efficiency. Back of House What goes into an unforgettable meal?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You are sitting in your favorite restaurant and have placed an order on a tablet at your table. Although such a development is possible a decade ahead of us, we continue to see the rise of AI in restaurants for some level of cooking. And, restaurants need to adapt. To get a receipt for your order, reply with Hi.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Have you ever walked into a restaurant, excited for a great meal, but the server can’t answer your questions about the menu? A well-structured restaurant training program will let you turn this around. Each restaurant has unique staff roles that require different types of training.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Working in a restaurant is a marathon, not a sprint. Whether you work in the front of house or in the kitchen, the stressors of every shift can wear you down. Factors that can influence unhealthy coping strategies in the restaurant industry include: A culture that encourages substance use. isolation in back of house).

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 1, 2024

These days, a restaurant's reputation is built on more than the taste of its food. 60% of guests who have a positive experience are likely to dine at a restaurant more frequently. From creating a welcoming ambiance to offering unique menu items, let’s explore the ways you can refine your restaurant's customer experience in 2024.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Every restaurant owner, operator, and manager are currently asking themselves: how do I hire restaurant employees in today’s labor market? The Restaurant Labor Shortage. The restaurant industry is back to busy, with full indoor capacity and a dining public eager to eat out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Restaurant employees play an integral role in the dining experience, representing the building blocks of delightful guest experiences, ultimately creating loyal patrons who come back for more. However, in today's economic environment, restaurant staffing is being put to the test, posing a bigger challenge today than ever before.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2024

In a few weeks, bars and restaurants will be filled with hungry and thirsty football fans celebrating their favorite team. Are there any new trends restaurant operators should be aware of? With Wings being king—how can restaurants stand out from the competition and have a craveworthy product?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2024

Operators must weigh guest acceptance while making strategic decisions about integrating automation at many restaurant touch points, according to Software Advice’s 2024 Automated Customer Experience Survey. What can restaurant operators learn from these results? What should restaurant operators take away from these results?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

For additional resources, click COVID-19 Survival Guide for Restaurants and MRM Restaurant Survival Guide, Second Course and MRM Restaurant Survival Guide, Part Three , What’s Next?: launched its COVID-19 online operator resource, the US Foods Restaurant Reopening Blueprint. restaurant operations.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2023

The restaurant industry has a wage problem. Restaurants can operate while paying staff a sub-minimum wage of just $2.13 Restaurants can operate while paying staff a sub-minimum wage of just $2.13 This is the base of wage inequality in the restaurant business. And arguably sometimes the most under-compensated.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine quizzed Robin Zheng, US Manager of Pudu Robotics , about the company's work with restaurants and the future of robotic use and automation in restaurants. How important are robotics/automation to the restaurant industry now and how do you see their impact in the coming years?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 12, 2023

To learn more about the current state of restaurant investing, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine spoke with Uday Ahuja, Chief Investment Officer at RSE Ventures, who played a key role in investing and identifying/growing scalable consumer brands restaurant concepts including Momofuku, Milk Bar, Fuku, Bluestone Lane, and Magnolia Bakery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2022

As the impact of the pandemic continues, restaurants face constant and evolving operational challenges. At the end of 2021, four out of five restaurants reported facing a staffing shortage due to reduced operating hours and dining capacity. Keeping a restaurant properly staffed has become a crucial business concern amid the pandemic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2020

Across the country, states are beginning to lift restrictions so that restaurants can open with limited occupancy and enforced social distancing measures. As they reopen, restaurant operators will need to make some immediate changes so guests and employees feel safe. Focus on the Endpoint. Build Data-First Architectures.

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Synergy Suite

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In the competitive restaurant industry, consistency and efficiency are key to success. For new and established restaurants, mastering standard operating procedures (SOPs) can be the difference between merely surviving and thriving. You do need standard operating procedures (SOPs) in your restaurant. Do I Really Need SOPs?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Miso Robotics provides intelligent automation solutions for foodservice that solve some critical back-of-house kitchen operations. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Jake Brewer, Miso's Chief Strategy Officer for his views on the present and future of increased robotics and automation use in restaurants.

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Hotel Business

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

A restaurant isn’t complete without the right aprons for kitchen staff and front-of-house employees. Aprons protect other uniform apparel from stains; offer utility, such as extra pockets for a notepad; and promote professionalism in your restaurant. Picking out this essential restaurant item warrants a little research.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

Restaurants have had to adapt beyond the conventional to navigate the stormy waters and emerge stronger than ever before. An added benefit: restaurants can also capture and analyze valuable customer data. Using cutting-edge technology positions restaurants to unlock a wealth of prospects to enhance the customer experience.

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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. To capture their attention and loyalty, businesses, including restaurants, must prioritise easy access and convenience. Read the first part, here.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Working in a restaurant is something more than 11 million people in the United States do. It's one of the most hands-on jobs you can have - and equips employees with an abundance of restaurant skills as a result. Plus tips for writing a killer restaurant resume to get the position in the first place. Table of Contents.

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