Open for Business
APRIL 12, 2023
No one knows better than hospitality pros that restaurants give cities and towns their local flavor. OpenTable wants diners to appreciate this, too. That’s why we tapped local experts in 17+ cities across North America to write up their authoritative and opinionated guides to the restaurants that infuse their hometowns with a vibrant sense of place.
Culinary Cues
APRIL 23, 2023
It is the classic diatribe – “I can do that better that the chef. I’ve been cooking for 15years now; I should be the chef.” Fine, that may be the case but let’s just see. If it’s your time and you’re ready then make it happen, find your spot, push for the job, step up and show them what you’ve got. But, for a moment, let’s take inventory: [] CHECK YOUR REPERTOIRE: You need not remember every ingredient, in every dish, but you must understand the methods and the result.
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7 Shifts
APRIL 3, 2023
The restaurant industry has a wage problem. It's one of the only industries where workers can legally be paid under the already low Federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. Restaurants can operate while paying staff a sub-minimum wage of just $2.13 an hour, leaving the rest of an employee's compensation up to the good will of customers in the form of tips.
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 24, 2023
A strong catering business can be a restaurant’s biggest moneymaker. You know exactly how many people you’re going to serve, how many portions will be provided, what the cost is, what you’re going to charge and what your net profit will be. Most of the year, catering can comprise 10 to 15 percent of your total sales, but during December, if 20 percent of sales are not coming from catering, you’re missing an opportunity.
Advertiser: Paycor
There’s a new overtime salary threshold that will impact employers across the country. If you have an employee making less than $43,888 on July 1 or less than $58,656 on January 1, you’re going to have to start paying overtime. Download Paycor’s guide to learn: Which groups of employees are affected? How should you classify employees? Best ways to mitigate risk.
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 3, 2023
Think of what your restaurant can accomplish with quality auditing. First (and most importantly), you’ll maximize quality and safety while minimizing risk. Audits can also help brands identify (and fix) areas of non-compliance, as well as spot (and address) potential threats. Collecting and analyzing real-time data allows operators to make more informed decisions that can optimize operations, increase efficiencies, boost revenue, reduce waste, cut costs, and drive restaurant growth.
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Clean Ice
APRIL 14, 2023
Ice safety is just as important as food safety, so we are sharing a few top tips to help you maintain your ice machine and the quality or of your ice. Clean Ice handling tips 1. Wash hands – The person dispensing ice from the machine or the storage bin should wash and dry their hands thoroughly before starting the task. 2. Clean utensils – The ice should always be removed from the machine using a clean utensil such as a scoop (hands should never be used). 3.
Culinary Cues
APRIL 10, 2023
The past year has been quite disconcerting for those of us who have dedicated our careers to the kitchen. To some it may simply seem like the squeaky wheel syndrome (a handful of people with loud voices) as dialogue about exodus from the restaurant business continues to raise eyebrows. I hear enough comments from cooks (new and well-seasoned) who say they had enough, the business is horrible, lacking in any form of empathy, poorly managed, uncaring abusers of hard workers, proponents of sadistic
Perfect Daily Grind
APRIL 11, 2023
There’s no denying the fact that specialty coffee blends are becoming more and more popular. Alongside offering a range of single origin coffees, developing blends allows roasters to create new but consistent products which cater to a range of taste preferences. There is plenty of opportunity for coffee roasters to capitalise on the opportunity that blends present.
Goliath Consulting
APRIL 10, 2023
Summer is just around the corner. It’s time to break out the patio furniture and put the heaters away in storage. With the warmer temperatures approaching, every savvy restaurateur knows to retrieve their end of spring checklist to guarantee this season is as smooth as it can be. Preventative maintenance is key to protecting your bottom line. From refrigeration to HVAC, there are multiple things you can do to ensure your restaurant operates free of preventable mechanical woes that stand in your
Advertiser: Paycor
There’s a new overtime salary threshold that will impact employers across the country. If you have an employee making less than $43,888 on July 1 or less than $58,656 on January 1, you’re going to have to start paying overtime. Download Paycor’s guide to learn: Which groups of employees are affected? How should you classify employees? Best ways to mitigate risk.
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 17, 2023
Most restaurants (76 percent) are currently using automation in three or more areas of operation and agree that certain roles are more automatable than others, according to Capterra research The survey also found that more than half of restaurant leaders say front-of-house restaurant workers can easily be automated with today’s technology, and nearly all restaurants today (96 percent) use automation tools in their back-of-house operations.
The Rail
APRIL 14, 2023
By Indiana Lee, Contributor Restaurant owners must adjust to the times and find new ways to create the best place in town. While you may have had a good run for a while, you might see business decline as fewer patrons come through the doors. And there are a myriad of reasons why you might be seeing a slowdown in business, each with their own unique solution, including it may be time to renovate.
EATER
APRIL 25, 2023
The caldosa at Fory Fay, the home of the original recipe. Ceviche piled into a bag of Picaritas barbecue-flavored chips has become a standard snack across the country since the recipe was invented by a kid in the ’90s Some recipes make a restaurant famous. Others become representative of a city or a region. Only a few have the ability to shift the axis of a country’s gastronomic culture, becoming not only ubiquitous across menus but galvanizing diners in the process.
Culinary Cues
APRIL 3, 2023
I’m not sure where I heard it first – maybe it was a seminar, a TED Talk, or an excerpt from one of Malcolm Gladwell’s thought-provoking books like the “Outliers”, but the premise stuck with me. The rule is simple: “If you want to be great – you can.” Okay, so that will strike many as naïve, but then think about it. What does it take to be great? Of course, talent helps, but as I have pointed out many times before, talent without the commitment to feed that talent is a promise without delivery.
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Perfect Daily Grind
APRIL 10, 2023
Within the specialty coffee market, there are a growing number of more exclusive and highly-prized coffee species and varieties. One of the most notable is Gesha – a unique variety which was “rediscovered” at the 2004 Best of Panama auction, and is now commonly used in competitions like the World Barista Championship. Rare coffee species and varieties can become more revered for a number of reasons, including their high cup quality and desirable sensory profiles.
Goliath Consulting
APRIL 26, 2023
The summer heat calls for fun in the sun. Whether traveling to the beach on a relaxing vacation or chilling out by the pool, cocktails and interactive drinks are what people will gravitate toward this summer. A fun way to cool off is to take a sip of some refreshing, cold cocktails that will help with the heat and add to the fun of summer. People might look to TikTok for inspiration, so be ready to share some of your restaurant’s drinks there!
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 10, 2023
The hospitality industry has until very recently been known to drag its feet when it comes to new technology. This partly results from a persistent and prevalent status quo bias that adapting to new tech is costly and tricky to implement. This was however, until COVID-19 changed everything. Cloud-based technology has been leading the tide of change over the last couple of years.
The Rail
APRIL 4, 2023
By Torrey Tayenaka, Contributor Video marketing for restaurants is an essential type of marketing campaign to inspire patrons to visit or order. This is how you show them the colors and textures of your food. Let them see the heat spilling off your freshly cooked dishes and the bubbles in your drinks, so they can practically taste it for themselves.
Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course
Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.
EATER
APRIL 4, 2023
Aizuwakamatsu Castle during the cherry blossom bloom in Fukushima, Japan. | Norikazu/Shutterstock A few hours from Tokyo by bullet train, the rugged northern region features Miyazaki-worthy landscapes, a coastline chock full of seafood, and some of the country’s most stunning cherry blossoms In Japan’s internationally beloved food scene, urban hubs tend to steal all of the attention.
Culinary Cues
APRIL 30, 2023
Like many of you, I sat and watched, with great anticipation, the days of the NFL Draft. Who will my team be able to lasso and pull into the organization? What will they contribute? Will they help us drive all the way this year? I know that if they make it to the final roster, they will be positioned to make millions of dollars in pay and bonuses and if they live up to the hype – much, much more.
Perfect Daily Grind
APRIL 23, 2023
Career progression is important for any working professional, and the same goes for those in the specialty coffee sector. For many in the industry, opportunities to develop their skills are invaluable. This includes head roasters, who often spend years honing their craft. However, after years of running a roasting team, there also comes a time when head roasters want to look for new career pathways in the coffee sector.
MadMobile
APRIL 26, 2023
Connected commerce is a rapidly growing trend in the retail and restaurant industries, and it is changing the way businesses interact with their customers. By seamlessly integrating online and offline channels, this strategy is creating a more personalized and convenient experience for consumers. Connected commerce makes it easier for customers to access products and services at any time or place.
Speaker: Lauren Barash, Vice President, Brand Marketing
In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program
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. During the pandemic he helped advise Milk Bar CEO Christina Tosi’s shift from retail to ecomm—resulting in the launch of Milk Bar’s r
Bingage
APRIL 26, 2023
Undoubtedly, social media is a powerful yet effective tool for e-commerce. In fact, it’s an easy, fast, efficient, and affordable way to reach your customers if it’s done in the right way. Social media for e-commerce has become a powerful element to prove identity in the market and gain exclusive revenue in your business. Using social media platforms to boost your sales revenue offers many benefits to building a strong business.
Apicbase
APRIL 13, 2023
Restaurants often cater to their most loyal patrons , and because loyal and first-time customers alike tend to pay attention to how much they’re paying for their food, changing menu prices is risky business for restaurants. As a result, dynamic pricing in restaurants hasn’t been common in the past. Nevertheless, more and more restaurants are finding that dynamic pricing can significantly increase profits , offsetting the struggles restaurants are having with staffing and food prices.
Culinary Cues
APRIL 15, 2023
My town leaders, bless their hearts, try to figure out ways to strum up cash flow for small businesses. A tip of the chef’s toque for the good old college try. It’s early spring, mud season as it is commonly called, and they are putting in a Yeoman’s effort at organizing another restaurant week. All good intentions – they want to create full or partially full dining rooms for restaurants in need.
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How do you stay on top of what your customers are expecting when they step through your doors? Do you know what’s on their mind? How are you going to account for what they’re planning on doing months from now? As we head into 2024, price-related issues are still top-of-mind for restaurant customers after the inflation boom earlier this year. In this new report, we give you the latest insights on consumer spending trends, attitudes on tipping, and how you can respond.
Perfect Daily Grind
APRIL 30, 2023
Over the past year or so, rising food prices and energy costs have been affecting many people around the world. In fact, in March 2023, the BBC reported that food prices had reached a 45-year high in the UK , with many other major coffee consuming countries also going through similar price increases. This is a major issue for both coffee businesses and consumers.
MadMobile
APRIL 20, 2023
Social media is today’s most influential networking tool. However, sometimes managing social media marketing can feel overwhelming and almost like a second job. There is so much to learn, and right when you feel like you’ve caught up, new trends and apps emerge. That’s because social media platforms are advancing and growing every day. Platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and now Tik Tok can offer your restaurant promotional content that can help you build relationships one post at a
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 13, 2023
Matt Ogle, the AP and Vendor Manager for Montana Brands Management (MTB) , a fast-growing Taco Bell franchisee in Western Montana, is responsible for all accounts payables and vendor management for 12 Taco Bell stores and the management entity. This is how they made the investment to automate their AP system. The initiative to automate our AP process was really kick-started during Covid.
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