Look Out For These Menu Trends in 2022
With the new year right around the corner and restaurant operators preparing for what’s ahead, we thought it would be a great idea to introduce some menu favorites to look out for in 2022. According to the new 2022 Culinary Forecast from the National Restaurant Association, many food items, beverages, flavors, and much more will […]
The Technology Solution To Your Inventory Troubles
Dining Alliance’s Food Cost Management system experts recently sat down with Steve Moody, our Digital Product Marketing Manager, to discuss his experience with inventory during his career as a Chef. Find out how he tackled the tedious task and the game changing solution he found that made the process quick and easy. Taking inventory was […]
The Basics Of Food Cost And Why You Should Care
Would you know your exact food cost if someone put you on the spot right now? Food cost is one of the biggest factors of your restaurant’s success. Knowing what it is affects everything from how you price out your menu to what you order on a weekly basis. Understanding your food cost is especially […]
Recipe Costing: How to Calculate Plate Costs and Improve Profit Margins
Recipe Costing is not a one-time occurrence, it’s an ongoing process. When food costs change, your recipe costs also change. The actual purpose behind plate costing is so that you can price your menu items in a way that ensures you’ll make money. If you notice a higher food cost than usual, you can adjust […]
Win Over Winter with These Restaurant Solutions
Just because the temps are getting cooler doesn’t mean restaurant dining is going to be slowing down anytime soon. Customers are looking for comfort foods away from home and clean restaurant dining rooms to warm up in. Boost sales by creating the ultimate dining environment. From the uniforms you wear to the foods you serve, […]
Are Your Food Costs Below 30%?
Are you keeping your food costs below the industry average of 30%? If not, there are many ways to take back control of your food costs as a restaurant operator. Keeping them below 30% can be tricky, particularly now as the foodservice industry copes with a supply chain crisis. It’s crucial to keep your food […]
3 Benefits to Becoming a Dining Alliance Member
Are you maximizing your restaurant savings and getting the most value out of your contracts? We could sit here all day and tell you why you should join the industry leading data and technology company for independent operators. We could brag about the billions in purchasing power we have, or the hundreds of manufacturers we’ve […]
How to Reduce Food Costs in Your Restaurant
Restaurant food costs may not be rising at the same breakneck pace they once were, but keeping them under control remains a daily challenge. Ingredient price fluctuations, higher labor and utility expenses, and ongoing supply chain uncertainty can quickly eat into already-thin margins. Menu prices continue to reflect that pressure. According to the U.S. Bureau […]
Key Challenges Facing the Produce Industry in 2026
In partnership with Fresh Alliance The produce industry has always faced a certain level of unpredictability, but in 2026, that uncertainty is even harder to manage. Restaurants, growers, shippers, and distributors are navigating a market shaped by labor shortages, transportation challenges, rising input costs, food safety demands, and increasingly volatile weather patterns. While the pandemic […]
How to Add Plant-Based Meat to Your Restaurant Menu
In partnership with Impossible Foods Are you a restaurant operator who thinks meat made from plants won’t work on your menu? Think again. With all the versatile ways you can incorporate plant-based options at your restaurant, from breakfast to lunch, kid meals and appetizers, it’s time to toss this revenue driver into the mix. If […]