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Innovative Models Keep Restaurant Revenue and Supply Chain Flowing

Modern Restaurant Management

Many organizations offer on-site catering and cafeteria amenities as a convenience to employees, but with work from home requirements employees are forging for themselves. ” Reviving The Supply Chain. Now more than ever, it is important for restaurants to maintain a healthy connection with their supply chain.

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Why McAlister's is betting on breakfast catering

Fast Casual

The goals for McAlister's breakfast catering relaunch were to create exciting choices without adding new SKUs and to tackle packaging with supply chain partners for a breakfast bar approach.

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New 2D Barcodes Offer Easy Access to Dynamic Information for Food Traceability and More

Modern Restaurant Management

Across the supply chain, other stakeholders are also using 2D barcodes to automatically record and share vital information related to product information and movement across trading partner networks. The scan saves time, prevents oversights and errors, and makes it easy to ensure the food is safe to eat. What’s My Role?

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How the Foodservice Industry Is Adapting to Better Meet Consumer Needs in 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

Heading into 2024, these restaurants, caterers, and other foodservice providers are becoming increasingly aware of the importance that incorporating sustainable practices within their daily operations has on drawing in the growing masses of eco-conscious consumers.

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Decreasing Food Waste Through Advances in Cold Chain Management

Modern Restaurant Management

Waste can occur anywhere along the food supply chain, which includes production, processing, distribution, and consumption. Thankfully, manufacturers are making gains in targeting waste during the distribution stage of the supply chain. —that need to be refrigerated along each step of the chain.

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The Restaurant Trends to Watch in 2023 (and what they mean for employers)

Horizon Hospitality

Restaurants will need to ramp up their accommodations for large parties and catering. If a restaurant does not already have a catering or sales manager, they may want to consider finding someone for this role so that gatherings run smoothly. Last year, TikTok was full of videos showcasing unique ways to use up food scraps at home.

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Dining Trends for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

Upgraded Offerings in Catering and Hospitality – Customers are looking for upscale options and customization for special events. They are no longer content with unimaginative, expected offerings on catering menus. To learn more about the results, Modern Restaurant Management sought out LDEI’s Sharon Olson.