Top Strategies for Effective Restaurant Menu Management
Did you know a poorly managed menu could cost you thousands in wasted food and lost profits each month? The more locations you operate, the bigger the loss. Menu management touches all core aspects of running a restaurant. It starts with accurate pricing, clear dish descriptions, and consistent nutritional information. Your dishes must delight customers, […]
Streamline Scope 3 Carbon Emissions Reporting In Foodservice Operations and Stay Compliant With CSRD
The new CSRD regulations require large food service companies to report on Scope 3 emissions, which can be difficult to manage. Scope 3 emissions come from areas outside your direct operations, like your suppliers and logistics, yet they account for about 70% of your restaurant’s total carbon footprint. Tracking them is tough, but it’s essential […]
What is a Ghost Kitchen? Winning Models, Trends, and Opportunities
Every few months, a media article declares the death of ghost kitchens as a viable business model. Market data, however, tells a different story. According to Statista, in 2023, the revenue of online food delivery was estimated at over $1 trillion, and it is expected to hold a 50% share of the drive-thru and takeaway […]
Top 6 Cloud Kitchen Business Models You Need to Know About
Here’s the thing — this was supposed to turn into a be-all-end-all post on the topic of cloud kitchen business models. At least, that was the plan until I hit the research equivalent of a brick wall. The fact of the matter is that cloud kitchen business models are still evolving. They are a smörgåsbord […]
Nutri-Score Labelling Guide for Foodservice Operations
Yes, even your customers and patrons are becoming more aware and conscious of their food choices. They are shifting their focus on the importance of a balanced, healthy diet — they want to know what they’re eating… and is it something that their doctor would recommend? Enter Nutri-Score — a science-based nutritional value labelling system […]
How To Run A Successful Restaurant Franchise — 10 Essentials For Sustainable Growth
You don’t have to be Starbucks or Mcdonald’s to win at franchising, but you have to get the basics right. We’ve studied small and midsize restaurant groups and found ten essential elements for running a successful restaurant franchise business. Managing a chain of company-owned restaurants is very different from working with franchisees. Your goal as […]
Calorie Labelling Legislation UK — Everything Restaurant Operators Should Know
From 6th April 2022, certain food businesses in England have to display the calorie content of the food they sell. The new law regarding calorie information applies to large out of home businesses with more than 250 employees, including caterers, restaurants, cafés and takeaways. The new measure is a weapon for the government’s fight against […]
Why we built APIC.
Here’s one of the main reasons why we started building APIC. Every day around the globe, hundreds of thousands of chefs are working themselves to the bone to bring their best and most cherished dishes to the table of their clients. People come from (very) far to enjoy a meal that has been created out […]
