Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

This an excerpt from Bruce Nelson's Restaurant Management: the Myth, the Magic, the Math. Part Three – The Math. “The laws of nature are but the mathematical thoughts of God.” ” —Euclid of Alexandria. Oh yes, the math. This is usually the part that throws most restaurateurs for a loop.

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Lavu

JANUARY 25, 2022

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 … Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Management Software Read More ».

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Ordering inventory, completing daily checklists, implementing safety procedures, managing reservations – the list of tedious and time-consuming tasks for restaurant owners and managers goes on and on. One of the common pain points is scheduling restaurant shifts, which gets more complicated the larger your staff gets.

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Sculpture Hospitality

JANUARY 31, 2023

Restaurants can manage inventory using several different methods, from creating and maintaining an inventory list to using detailed reports to make better decisions about their inventory.

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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

MARCH 25, 2021

You’ve probably encountered restaurant management software. For the uninitiated, restaurant management software is all of the tech in a business that improves efficiencies. About a Restaurant Management Platform. What is a restaurant platform?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Being a restaurant manager isn’t exactly an easy task. One thing that you may stop and ask yourself from time to time is whether or not you are being an effective manager. You’re dealing with schedules, good and bad employees, budgets, customers, and now a whole pandemic to top it all off.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 14, 2021

Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. This edition of MRM's "Ask the Expert” features advice from Buyers Edge Platform.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 22, 2020

On top of those known problems, restaurant managers have also faced unforeseen and sometimes puzzling challenges. We’ve taken a deep dive into some of these issues in an effort to help support restaurants, and to provide solutions when possible.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2020

In Steady Work , author and former Starbucks’ Regional Manager Karen Gaudet offers restaurant management advice and a heartfelt personal story about how “Playbook,” a continuous improvement business system, revitalized the retailer during the global financial crisis and helped employees in Newtown, Connecticut, get through the worst (..)

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2022

As the restaurant industry has been one of the hardest hit throughout the pandemic, restaurants have quickly adapted to the changing landscape. On top of that, nearly half of all restaurants offered delivery services during the pandemic.

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Sculpture Hospitality

MARCH 23, 2022

Running a bar or a restaurant is difficult. The margins can be razor-thin, talented labor is difficult to find (especially during the ‘Great Resignation’) and the industry is highly competitive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2023

Transparency is crucial in restaurant supply chains. Restaurant managers must have complete visibility into their suppliers’ sourcing practices to ensure their ingredients are safe, healthy, and high-quality. Another crucial aspect of modern restaurant supply chains is validation.

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Sculpture Hospitality

MARCH 23, 2022

Running a bar or a restaurant is difficult. The margins can be razor-thin, talented labor is difficult to find (especially during the ‘Great Resignation’) and the industry is highly competitive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 29, 2022

Restaurant management and operations personnel are always on the search for proactive ways to increase operational efficiency and reduce waste while complying with local regulations. Today, the sophistication of IoT technology available to the restaurant sector is at an all-time high.

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Sculpture Hospitality

DECEMBER 3, 2020

There are a few major costs in any restaurant business, including your equipment, inventory , utilities and your point-of-sale (POS) system. There’s one other cost that absolutely must be managed properly, and that’s labor cost.

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Sculpture Hospitality

AUGUST 31, 2020

The manager of your restaurant or bar plays an essential role in the success of your business. They ensure you don’t overspend, that food and beverage inventory is managed properly and they come up with ideas that bring in new revenue streams.

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Food Safety Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a tool to help restaurant managers asses the food safety cultures at their establishments, as well as the findings from studies and other helpful resources about food safety culture for restaurants, on a new webpage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine contributor Izzy Kharasch of Hospitality Works offers his best planning practices for restaurant operators as we approach 2023.

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Burkett Restaurant Equipment

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In the fast-paced and often unforgiving world of restaurant management, success is measured not just by the quality of the cuisine but also by your restaurant’s efficiency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Going digital – increasingly a top choice among restaurant management. Today’s restaurants are expected to deliver an Amazon-like experience: know customers’ preferences and dining habits and deliver food, whether tableside or to their front doors, without delay. Time to Get Your Head in the Cloud. Bottom line?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 1, 2023

For an episode of “ The Main Course ,” host Barbara Castiglia of Modern Restaurant Management, talked with two industry veterans, Hudson Riehle, Senior VP of the Research and Knowledge Group for the National Restaurant Association, and Bill Fuesz, Product Marketing Principal Manager for Sage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 2, 2023

For someone just getting started on building out the recipes in their restaurant management system (RMS), they can focus on the main ingredients. But today, most chefs in the kitchen rely on modern cooking tools as most operators embrace the benefits of a digital restaurant management system. Technology? Not so much.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2022

We all know that being a restaurant manager is tough. When we think of a restaurant manager, we think of common traits such as a high-energy, service-oriented individual with strong people skills who can stay calm under immense pressure. How to Analyze a P&L Statement. “P&L” stands for profit and loss.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2023

In her " Making Dough Show ," owner-operator Hengam Stanfield offers advice on dealling with restaurant management challenges. In this episode, Stanfield discusses a recent experience where she had to part ways with a customer offering practical tips for managing delicate situations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2023

There is a widespread new appreciation for restaurants, an encouraging sign for the future, according to The Bank of America 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry report. In other encouraging news, franchise operators believe that, although most restaurants are not fully staffed, the labor situation has stabilized.

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Sculpture Hospitality

MAY 9, 2022

Even the best restaurant managers struggle with food purchasing and forecasting. It’s rare for restaurateurs to get to the next ordering day with no leftovers, no spoilage, and no last-minute menu changes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2023

IoT connected appliances are low maintenance, allowing restaurant operators to increase efficiency and optimize operations. They also allow restaurant managers to remotely operate ovens and refrigerators, pull temperature reports, and troubleshoot HVAC issues from anywhere.

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Sculpture Hospitality

MAY 9, 2022

Even the best restaurant managers struggle with food purchasing and forecasting. It’s rare for restaurateurs to get to the next ordering day with no leftovers, no spoilage, and no last-minute menu changes.

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Fast Casual

OCTOBER 4, 2023

According to Modern Restaurant Management, an increase of just one star can give a business an approximate 5-9% increase in revenue.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 22, 2023

Promotions and loyalty programs are necessary to convince Americans to dine out more frequently, according to new research from Provoke Insights and Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. “Establishments should ensure that the experience is worthwhile to the customer with high customer service and great food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2020

In this week's episode of The Main Course host Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia speaks with Angela Fernandez , the Vice President of Community Engagement at? GS1 US , the information standards organization?, about food safety and traceability. To listen, click here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

In this week's episode of The Main Course host Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia speaks with Dirk Izzo , SVP at NCR Hospitality, about the intersection of hospitality and technology.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2020

In this week's episode of The Main Course host Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia speaks with Jamba President Geoff Henry about the brand's evolution.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

Knowing exactly what is expected of you as a restaurant manager can be confusing. As mentioned in The Restaurant Reopening Blueprint : “Restaurant management is a demanding affair; re-opening a restaurant in the face of a global pandemic promises to be complex and challenging… Your experience will be nuanced.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The Busy Season Approaches As families meet this holiday season, they will likely choose a restaurant to spend their time together. This creates an opportunity for restaurant managers to bring an exceptional customer experience to the whole family. All of this makes it easy to not meet customer expectations along the way.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2020

In this week's episode of The Main Course host Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia speaks with Dara St. Louis, Senior Vice President and Founding Partner at Reach3 Insights, about how the pandemic has affected diner attitudes.

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