Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine surveyed marketing experts to find out the best ways restaurants can market themselves now. Here are their insights. Tony Abate, Vice President and Chief Technical Officer at AtmosAir Solutions. Customers are going to be hesitant to dine indoors. They’ve heard from the experts that Covid spreads through the air.
Restaurant Clicks
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Owning any business is a complicated venture, but the food industry is particularly competitive. Food trucks are becoming an increasingly trendy way to sell food, and for good reason. By managing to successfully run a food truck, you cut a lot of maintenance, utility, and wage expenses that come with owning a restaurant. Food trucks have a history of being greasy vans that aren’t very clean, but that stigma has changed in the last decade.
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Xtra Chef
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Every hospitality vet knows that taking inventory sucks. It’s time-consuming to write down the numbers of every single item in the walk-in by jotting notes on a printout, then transferring the notes to an Excel spreadsheet or directly into an old-school inventory management system. Taking inventory in this way just doesn’t work, even though it’s necessary to track what’s left at the restaurant to look for theft and to manage Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).
7 Shifts
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
You've heard hundreds of stories about restaurants struggling because of the COVID-19 pandemic. While it's undoubtedly a difficult time for restaurants, this has also been an era of innovation and resilience. We wanted to uncover untold stories of restaurants adjusting to the times and show other restaurateurs what is possible, so our team at 7shifts ran a contest to do just that.
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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.
Culinary Cues
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
The kitchen sensual army. There are many things that differentiate cooks and chefs, but none more important to the customer experience and the reputation of the restaurant than mastery of the senses. Whether a fine-dining experience or your local taqueria – the cooks that stand out, the ones that are the reason why customers line up to buy their food, are the ones with well developed senses of taste, smell, touch, sight, and sound as they relate to what takes place in the kitchen.
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Focus POS
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
The hospitality industry has been put through the wringer lately. In the spring of 2020, when COVID-19 became a serious issue in the United States, the hospitality industry lost nearly $120 billion. Restaurants that gain a significant portion of their revenue from alcohol sales have been hit the hardest, with many social distancing regulations calling for a ban on alcohol sales indoors.
7 Shifts
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
Restaurant managers do it all. One minute you’re planning shifts, then checking inventory, then making drinks and bussing tables—and before you know it, your shift is almost over and you haven’t even started your core management tasks. So any cheat sheet or template is a huge bonus to save time on the more tedious jobs. Our detailed restaurant management templates cover everything from work schedules to time tracking and closing checklist.
The Restaurant Group
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Changes and Opportunities in 2020 and Beyond. Needless to say, this has been a year like no other with unprecedented challenges. These will likely continue well into the foreseeable future. These challenges have been especially taxing on the restaurant industry and its more than 13.5 million employees (as of 2019), both of which have been especially hard hit by the necessary restrictions.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Restaurant owners and managers will continue to face challenges until a safe and effective vaccine for COVID-19 is developed and widely distributed. Even in states that now allow indoor dining with safety measures, many customers still have concerns that keep them away, perhaps because a significant percentage of this summer’s outbreaks are linked to bars and restaurants.
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.
ChowNow
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed both restaurant operations and consumer behavior. In March 2020, searches for “restaurant takeout” on Google increased 285 percent , as diners reacted to the closure of dining rooms across the country. Today, amidst varying local regulations around social distancing, and a restaurant industry trying to stay afloat, diners remain unsure of which restaurants in their area are open and accepting orders.
7 Shifts
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Since its first drive-thru espresso stand opened in Ashland, Oregon in 1998, The Human Bean has been delighting countless caffeine-craving customers. Thanks to the company’s unique and fair trade bean sourcing, emphasis on community, and commitment to forming a personal connection with its guests, The Human Bean’s popularity has soared over the past 20+ years.
Goliath Consulting
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
With all the trouble the pandemic has given the restaurant industry these past couple months, you might be surprised to hear that restaurant franchising opportunities have never been stronger. There are brands that are outpacing the overall industry. From an interview with Restaurant Business Magazine , Bruster’s Real Ice Cream reported selling 18 franchise agreements this year and now has 56 stores under construction or in development out of their 200 units (1).
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
What will we remember most about 2020? It’s hard to pick from so many monumental events happening all at once. But one thing is for sure: the COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the restaurant dining experience. As millions of people around the world battle with the pandemic and business disruptions, it has become clear that we need to focus more on each other and healthy living than ever before.
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Indoor Media
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
As an auto shop owner, you are someone’s competition. You and your competitors are trying to make a name for yourselves. So how much is it worth to stand out from the crowd? Getting your message out and letting people know why they should be visiting you and not the auto shop down the block is what your Brand is all about! Your brand is your auto shop’s personality and is defined by your customer’s overall perception of your business.
Hot Schedules
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Blog. Tips and Tricks for Deploying the COVID-19 Health Survey. A round-up of frequently asked questions and best practices to help you with a successful deployment of the HotSchedules Health Survey. H ealth surveys have become standard practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are still many questions out there about how to implement and ensure the full participation of your teams.
A Wine Story
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020
TerreNoble Winemaker Garcia in the Vineyard. Are you curious about Carménère from Chile? What Type of Wine is Carménère From Chile? Carménère from Chile is a full-bodied, dry red wine, considered the national wine grape of Chile. The Aroma and Taste of Carménère From Chile Pronounced kär-m?-?ner this dry red wine possesses aromas and flavors of dark raspberry, red and black plum, and floral notes of purple violet.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Since April, our team at Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) has been asking consumers how they are interacting with restaurants. Everything has changed, but customers are settling into new rhythms. Chief among those habits? Delivery, takeout and drive-thru. In RMS’ third consumer survey assessing US consumers’ attitudes toward dining , fielded Aug. 5-11 with 800 US respondents, one in three (36 percent) consumers reported using delivery, takeout and drive-thru “more or much mor
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.
Restaurant365
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
The hiring process in the restaurant industry is similar to hiring in other industries, but the restaurant industry experiences higher turnover than most other businesses. Consequently, the hiring objective is two-fold: hiring the right employees and retaining them. To reduce turnover and get the talent you require for your restaurant, retention should be top of mind during the hiring process.
Sculpture Hospitality
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Proper food and beverage inventory management is one of the most important processes that any restaurant can implement into their backend operations. That’s because poor ordering decisions lead to wasted money. Successful inventory management, on the other hand, helps you to identify best and worst selling items, empowers you to make better informed ordering decisions, ensures you are purchasing the right amount of stock and helps you find where you may be losing inventory - such as overserving
Cheetah
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutes. Stay Connected Grocery shopping with your parents? You probably haven’t done that since you were a kid! Ever since Covid-19 has forced people to stay apart, family dinners haven’t been the same. Talking with your grandparents, siblings and other loved ones on Zoom is not a replacement for seeing them in person. Food has always brought people together and Cheetah makes sure it stays that way.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
For those starting or running a restaurant, the principle goal and motivation is to serve delicious food and satisfy customers. However, employment, complexity surrounding trade secrets, partnership disputes, contract negotiation and more can all offer legal barriers to achieving that goal as simply as these industry players would like. On this episode of The Main Course with host Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia , Pooja Nair, Litigation Partner at Ervin Cohe
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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.
Indoor Media
SEPTEMBER 12, 2020
Which would you prefer? A good stable relationship or a one-time fling? Okay, so I’m not talking about dating, I’m talking about auto shop customers. While some businesses can survive with one-and-done customers, the most profitable ones build a foundation of trust and respect that keeps customers coming back. Some years ago, I chose a particular auto shop out of convenience.
Xtra Chef
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Our product and development teams have been hard at work to bring you xtraCHEF version 9.2! The updates are now live for all xtraCHEF customers. This product release includes the debut of Waste Tracking for Inventory Management users, updates to xtraCASH and Sync, and some new features to look for in the Vendor Hub and Purchasing & Ordering Management.
Lady Boss Blogger
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020
If you feel overwhelmed with being on social media all day, let Tailwind schedule pins for you and drive massive traffic on autopilot to your blog, e-commerce website, or the other channels you want to promote. Pinterest = lots of potential traffic + eyeballs on your content Pins = how you get people off of Pinterest -> […]. The post The Best Tailwind Guide: How To Create Viral Pinterest Pins appeared first on LadyBossBlogger.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
In 2018, when China stopped accepting plastics and recycling from the US, waste management professionals wondered whether the recycling industry could survive the loss of a major market for America’s commodity scrap. Two years later, the verdict is in. While recycling costs have undeniably increased, demand for high quality recyclables is still growing.
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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!
EATER
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Photo by Jen Gallardo /Flickr; logo by Goldsuit. I don’t make the rules, but I’m willing to bet every family in the tri-state area had its three go-to products Every family in the tri-state area — or maybe just families near where I grew up, with easy access to a bakery outlet store — has what I call an “Entenmann’s trifecta.”. At my house, it was the Entenmann’s mini chocolate chip cookies , marshmallow-iced devil’s food cake , and the mini chocolate-iced doughnuts.
Hot Schedules
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Blog. Manage Increasing COVID-19 Cleaning Costs in Hospitality. How mobile applications can support change management and control costs. R ecent research suggests that COVID-inspired cleaning and safety standards will add roughly $9 billion in incremental expense to the hotel industry. Leaders are adapting to the new safety expectations with a combination of technology, training, equipment, and materials purchases.
Lady Boss Blogger
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Keeping your posts timely and consistent on social media can be time-consuming when you’re juggling three or more social media accounts for business… and let’s not forget we have lives, too. But SmarterQueue scheduling can help with that! Automating your social media marketing on SmarterQueue can take away a chunk of your stress and give […].
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