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5 Signs You Might Have a Bar Inventory Problem

Restaurateur Connection Submitted Articles

How are you managing your bar's inventory? No matter how in control you are of your bar's inventory, there's likely something you can do better.

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More Restaurants Are Turning to Voice Tech: Here Are Three Reasons Why

Modern Restaurant Management

Technology has been a great help during these testing times and, in particular, more and more restaurateurs have been turning to conversational voice AI ordering systems to help them meet —and increase— their orders with the resources they have available. When it’s designed for a specific use case (like restaurants), voice technology is actually pretty straightforward to deploy.

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Reducing Errors in the Restaurant Industry With AI

Restaurant Technology Guys

Artificial intelligence can reduce errors and improve the bottom line, which is crucial in the restaurant industry. Here's what you need to know about employing this new technology successfully. The post Reducing Errors in the Restaurant Industry With AI appeared first on Restaurant Technology Guys.

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20 Restaurant Skills You'll Quickly Learn on the Job (Updated)

7 Shifts

Working in a restaurant is something more than 11 million people in the United States do. It's one of the most hands-on jobs you can have - and equips employees with an abundance of restaurant skills as a result. Like any job, a restaurant job teaches skills and processes you can put on your resume in addition to soft skills that make you both a better worker and a more well-rounded person.

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New DOL Final Overtime Rules: Quickstart Guide for Employers

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.

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Restaurant Trends for 2022 and Beyond

Restaurateur Connection Submitted Articles

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Eat App concludes $11 million Series B fundraising to continue global expansion

The Eat Restaurant

Eat App is proud to announce the conclusion of its $11 million series B round.

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Can you run a zero-waste coffee shop?

Perfect Daily Grind

At every level of the coffee supply chain, sustainability is a pressing issue. And while many initiatives focus on reducing the environmental impact of coffee production , the volume of waste produced by coffee shops is also a major concern for many people. To address this problem, some coffee businesses are opting for more sustainable approaches to waste management, including circular economy models.

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RESTAURANTS – SWEAT THE DETAILS

Culinary Cues

Separating the good from the great becomes more difficult when your competition is seeking to do the same. In a field where mediocrity reins strong it is quite easy to stand out as better – but is this where you want to be? Average or better than average, good enough, acceptable, not bad, and fine are not terms that inspire loyalty, enthusiasm, or lines waiting to get in.

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Leverage Technology that Streamlines Your Back-Office Work

Modern Restaurant Management

You became a manager to build an effective team and connect with your guests. You envisioned leading your staff as they created amazing experiences for everyone that steps foot into your restaurant. But you didn't sign up for all the time-consuming back-office work. Behind the scenes, managers spend countless hours dealing with tip distributions, creating weekly schedules in spreadsheets, and doing the dreaded payroll twice a month.

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New DOL Final Overtime Rules: Quickstart Guide for Employers

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.

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7 Restaurant Inventory Tips to Boost Your Profitability

Sculpture Hospitality

As an owner or manager in the hospitality industry, you know that restaurants have narrow profit margins. This means it’s especially important for restaurants to find ways to cut costs to increase profitability.

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Could new varieties help to safeguard the future of Vietnamese coffee production?

Perfect Daily Grind

Vietnam is the world’s second-largest producer of coffee. According to the International Coffee Organisation , the country produced around 33.4 million 60kg bags in 2017. Since then, however, annual harvest volumes have been steadily declining. Between 2019 and 2020, production volumes fell by 4.9% to 29 million 60kg bags. Some 95% of Vietnamese coffee is robusta , while arabica makes up the remaining 5%.

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Restaurant Franchise Opportunities Across the World?

Aaron Allen & Associates

Franchising has enabled restaurant chains to grow exponentially across the world. And there is still plenty of room to grow even more. In mature markets like the U.S., chains account for almost 60% of foodservice sales — for every dollar you consume in restaurants, 60 cents go to a franchised system. But in emerging markets such as Latin America , the Middle East, or Asia Pacific, chains represent less than 20% of the market.

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Tips for Handling Aggressive Restaurant Customers

Modern Restaurant Management

No matter how excellent your customer service is, you will always encounter the occasional aggressive customer. You cannot avoid them; sooner or later, you will encounter them. If you've worked in the hospitality industry, you've already had to deal with an aggressive customer or two. Customer satisfaction is always the top priority in the hospitality and restaurant industry, so it's essential to know how to handle aggressive customers in a way that will diffuse the situation and lea

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Join Full Course Navigator: Your Path to Professional Growth in Restaurant Leadership

Full Course Foundation is dedicated to nurturing excellence in restaurant leadership. Our Navigator program offers a wide range of resources tailored for professional growth. From high-quality training to personalized coaching, Navigator equips restaurant leaders with the tools they need to thrive in their careers. Unlock your potential with three months FREE access to Navigator by Full Course!

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How to Manage a Bar Inventory: Your Complete Guide

Sculpture Hospitality

Managing a bar can be a lot of work. The good news is, you can keep your bar well stocked, organized and profitable by implementing the right inventory management processes.

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How can data collection be used to improve coffee production?

Perfect Daily Grind

When discussing how the use of data has changed in the coffee industry, we often focus on the impact for roasters and coffee shops. And while this is certainly significant, more and more producers are using data technology to benefit coffee production. Historically, coffee farmers – particularly smallholders – have had a distinct lack of access to modern data collection methods.

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The Plant-Based Alternatives Market: A Guide for Restaurant Chains and Investors?

Aaron Allen & Associates

Plant-based foods and alternative proteins have seen incredible growth over the last few years. In the U.S., the plant-based food market has been growing at a 16% CAGR (2018–2021) — more than twice the growth of foodservice (6% CAGR) and more than four times the growth of coffee (3% CAGR). With many consumers looking for healthier alternatives and to replace meat in their diets (a recent report indicates that 40% of consumers are purchasing dairy alternatives or plant-based proteins, and plant-b

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Three Ways QR Codes Alleviate Economic Downturn Stresses in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants are bracing themselves for the effects of an economic downturn. Roughly 43 percent of restaurant operators believe economic conditions will worsen in the coming months. They worry because rising food costs and inflation go hand-in-hand. The rising expense of food and supplies is trending ahead of inflation rates causing restaurant margins to plummet.

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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

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.

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Why restaurants need to optimize their floor plans for success

Open for Business

It might seem obvious where all the appliances and furniture belong in a restaurant. But it’s never a good idea to forge ahead with a restaurant kitchen or dining room design with no real floor plan. This blueprint functions as a map of the entire restaurant space, both back of house and front of house. It should create an environment that limits traffic jams, awkward spaces, and even accidents.

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How can technology support the future of coffee production?

Perfect Daily Grind

Technology has played a key role in the coffee industry for decades. Producers, traders, roasters, baristas, and consumers are all becoming more reliant on technology, which is a key part of how the sector is evolving. At farm level, technology has been used to support coffee production since the mid-20th century. However, since then, there have been further developments as far as automation and equipment are concerned.

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ARE CONVENIENCE STORES THE NEW QSR?

Transact

As convenience stores ramp up their fresh food programs, the foodservice industry asks a new question: Are c-stores the new quick-service restaurant? Originally known for “cokes and smokes,” some of the biggest names in convenience have integrated delis, grab ‘n go food and even full kitchens in locations across the U.S., and it’s no surprise why.

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The Power of Pumpkin

Modern Restaurant Management

Fall has just begun, but pumpkin has already been spicing up menus and bringing in customers across the U.S. According to There’s Somethin’ About Pumpkin , from by foot traffic analytics firm Placer.ai, Dunkin’ and Starbucks both experienced boosts when they debuted fall-menu items this year. The report found that in 2019, 2021, and 2022, visits to the chains spiked in correlation with the releases.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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A Glorious Browned Butter Skillet Fig Cake Recipe to Welcome Early Fall

EATER

Dina Ávila/Eater. The deep, nutty flavor of browned butter makes a perfect companion for the fresh figs that are still in season Growing up, the only time I ate figs was when my father brought home a package of Fig Newtons, his favorite grocery store cookies. Occasionally, he would come home, look at me wordlessly and crinkle the plastic wrap that encased our beloved treat, and I would follow him to the kitchen counter where we would sit, eating row after row of the fig-filled cookies.

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Scheduling for Schools: A Guide for Administrators

Sling

Scheduling for schools can be a complicated process. There are so many variables to contend with that it may seem almost impossible to create a productive and efficient schedule for your teachers and students. With a few guiding principles in mind and the right tools at your disposal, you’ll be able to build a timetable that ticks all the boxes. In this article, we discuss the principles that affect your master schedule and how you can go about building a plan that’s good for everyone involved.

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Lavu Launches Lavu Capital to Offer Accessible Funding to Restaurants

Lavu

Solution Powered by Parafin Provides Flexible Capital to Restaurants as Industry Continues Recovery Albuquerque, NM (September 28, 2022) — Lavu , a major global restaurant software and payments solution provider built by restaurant people, today announces Lavu Capital, offering restaurant merchants cash advances to provide funding that can be used to help run and grow their businesses.

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UK and Ireland Budget Announcements 2023

Bizimply

Mini budget for the UK has been announced as well as Irelands budget for 2023. Read on to get the latest. The post UK and Ireland Budget Announcements 2023 appeared first on Bizimply.

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Individual Development Plan Template

There’s no way around it: sometimes employees need your help. Use this free template to clarify expectations, share resources, and set a timeline. Best case scenario, this process helps them improve. Worst case, your great recordkeeping keeps you compliant even if they move on. Download the template today!

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The Biggest Restaurant Makeover in New York City

EATER

How the owners behind HAGS turned a famous — and famously dark and cramped — Momofuku space into a colorful restaurant that’s decidedly queer My first time walking into HAGS, a queer fine dining destination in the East Village, I thought I would be flooded with memories. I thought it would be obvious what it had been, the bones of its previous life pushing through the skin of its walls.

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5 Ways Technology Helps To Structurally Reduce Operational Costs in Restaurants 

Apicbase

Margins in the restaurant sector are wafer-thin. That is no news, but a problem that has existed for years. What ís new, however, is that affordable new technologies are increasingly tipping the scales towards greater profitability. Restaurateurs that want to strengthen their bottom line must be able to keep costs under control. The trouble is that when you say cost cutting, you think quality loss (or, at the very least endless negotiations with suppliers).

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Tips for Retaining Workers During Staff Shortages

The Rail

By Jill Goodwin, Contributor Staff shortages can have a massive impact on the way a restaurant, bar, or any business in the hospitality industry runs. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this industry has been hard hit with a lack of potential employees and several other major changes. There are several reasons behind this, and most are related to how the industry essentially got shut down for large portions of 2020 and 2021.