7 Shifts
DECEMBER 3, 2019
The people have spoken, and your restaurant franchise is a winner. In a sea of restaurants nationwide, yours has stuck out and been successful. That’s not a feat to be taken lightly, and as the old saying goes, you should never quit while you’re ahead. Therefore, it might be time to expand your franchise and lay the foundation for one (or even several) more franchise locations.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 4, 2019
Almost every brick-and-mortar business needs good signage. For many companies in a variety of industries, the design above the door plays a major role in encouraging potential customers to step inside. Restaurants and cafés are no exception, but there are some unique considerations when developing signs for an eatery. From the types of typography used to the current state of repair, your signage says a lot about the kinds of food and drink you offer, the atmosphere of your establishment and
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Focus POS
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Sustainability is about cutting costs, eliminating waste, and improving your bottom line. Everything from proper inventory and vendor management to optimal energy and paper consumption is vital to creating a sustainable restaurant environment that is running as lean and clean as possible. Additionally, there are key restaurant technologies that you can leverage in your restaurant to help incorporate cost-reducing sustainable practices.
RGU
DECEMBER 4, 2019
Emily Goldfarb “Marketing without data is like driving with your eyes closed.” – Dan Zarrella If you want to know how to improve your content marketing strategy, open your eyes and take advantage of the valuable marketing metrics you have at your fingertips. In this article, I will explain why these measures are important, what some of the most valuable metrics are and how you can use these indicators to improve your content marketing campaign and increase your marketin
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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.
Transact
DECEMBER 4, 2019
Big Data: It’s relevant to every business, no matter what industry or niche you serve. But if you’re in the restaurant business, and you are, data is your key to solving just about any problem you might be having. For the purpose of conversation, big data is defined across industries as: “Massive sets of raw information which can be analyzed through computational means to uncover patterns, correlations, associations, trends relating particularly to human interactions, behavior, and buying patt
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FreshCheq
DECEMBER 5, 2019
We know how challenging it is to staff and run restaurants. You will never eliminate turnover, but you can put strategies in place to lessen the impact it has on your business. Employee retention is a long-term strategy and here are 3 things to help you get started today.
Restaurant365
DECEMBER 2, 2019
The restaurant industry never stops moving, and your success depends on how you manage all of the moving pieces. Running a restaurant requires a strong management system to help you maximize efficiency, improve your profitability, and grow in the future. A restaurant management system is software designed to improve your restaurant management by streamlining operations.
Benchmarque
DECEMBER 1, 2019
The quality of the guest experience is what sets one hospitality venue apart from its competitors. The crème de la crème of businesses in this sector understand that for their guests, it’s all about the experience. And it’s that which gives them the edge.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 6, 2019
It's the most wonderful time of the year…and for many restaurant operators, one of the busiest. The holiday season offers opportunities for catering orders, off-site catering, in-store limited-time offers of holiday favorites, and all of the increased revenue that comes with them. As we approach the new year, many restaurants will revise their menus to introduce new year-round items.
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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
DECEMBER 1, 2019
Every year, this weekend is the official time to celebrate small businesses. In preparation for the holiday gift giving season it was somehow decided that it was appropriate to recognize those private businesses within your community by stopping in to say hello, thank them for all that they do, and spend a little money. After paying that small bit of tribute it is back to business as usual – spending money with the familiarity of chains, well known and heavily advertised brands, and buy on-line
Social Hospitality
DECEMBER 2, 2019
The Acai berry market expands across the globe. According to Kenneth Research (September 2019), the Acai berry market was valued at $712 million in 2017, and it is expected to grow at a steady rate of 12.71% between 2018-2025. The Acai berry market ‘s fast growth has a lot to do with social media. Have you seen the rate at which people post photos of their vibrant purple smoothie bowls?
Deliverect
DECEMBER 4, 2019
In August '19, Deliverect reached the 1 million processed orders milestone, after having been in business for only 10 months. We're super excited that now, just 4 months later, we’ve just hit 2 million processed orders! We couldn’t have done it without the talented and passionate people who work for and with us. We’ll share a few other secrets to our success.
Sante
NOVEMBER 30, 2019
20191130_132802.jpg. Author(s): Penny Weiss. Teaser: Bertani Winery produces an array of wine to please all palates. It’s that time of year again for putting up seasonal decorations, attending holiday parties, buying an appropriate gift for the host/hostess and shopping for presents which seems to get more challenging as the years go by. Needless to say, it can be quite stressful.
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Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 2, 2019
With data showing that 65 percent of gift card recipients spend approximately 38 percent more than the face value of their cards, restaurant brands should be taking action to optimize their gift card programs for the holiday season. The holiday season is coming and gift cards are still the present du jour. For this reason, brands across all industries should be putting thought into how they will optimize their gift card programs.
Social Hospitality
DECEMBER 1, 2019
It’s hard work to run a restaurant. It takes time, commitment, and the ability to deal with a number of challenges at the same time. Not to mention: you must always deliver a memorable experience for customers. Technology can help, as long as it is the right technology ( the stats don’t lie ). The right tools deliver the right results. This is true for everything processing reservations and orders, to marketing, to being able to deliver entertainment in your establishment.
Buzztime Business
DECEMBER 4, 2019
Make 2020 your best year yet!!! Here are the top bar and restaurant goals to set and a step by step guide on how to achieve these New Year's resolutions. The post How to Rock 2020 (5 Best Bar + Restaurant New Year’s Resolutions) appeared first on Buzztime.
Restaurant365
DECEMBER 6, 2019
Your servers are constantly on the go – every second matters when it comes to turning tables and providing high-quality service to your guests. A mobile POS can help any restaurant looking to improve server productivity, increase revenue, and overall streamline their front of house operations. What is a Mobile POS? A mobile POS (or MPOS) is a handheld version of a standard cloud-based POS terminal.
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.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 4, 2019
Some things never change. People love to eat out and return when the experience is special. In fact, they love it so much that overall restaurant industry sales are projected to reach a record high of $863 billion in 2019. But as much as things stay the same, there’s just as much that’s changing — and disrupting — the restaurant industry as we’ve always known it.
Perfect Daily Grind
DECEMBER 1, 2019
During seasonal holidays, most coffee shops are inundated with customers. If you’re a coffee shop owner or manager, it can be one of the most profitable times of the year for this reason. However, it’s also when you’re most likely to experience staff shortages. . This has the potential to be stressful – but it doesn’t need to be. By making the necessary preparations, its impact on your coffee shop and its bottom line will be kept to a minimum.
Hot Schedules
DECEMBER 6, 2019
Blog. How to Achieve Accurate Forecasting. When planning ahead, forecasting methods — and accuracy — vary dramatically restaurant to restaurant. How accurate is your forecast? H ow does your restaurant forecast demand? And how accurate is your system? Every manager forecasts differently. Some rely on their gut instincts. Others on a combination of guesswork and copying and pasting past weeks’ approaches.
Sante
DECEMBER 3, 2019
With her new appointment comes the debut of 14 new seasonal libations spotlighting autumnal spirits. 2941 Restaurant, nestled in the heart of Falls Church, Virginia at 2941 Fairview Park Drive, 22042, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nikki Drake as bar director of the landmark restaurant. Drake has 10 years of experience in the restaurant industry, with five of those devoted to working for bars and bartending in Virginia.
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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.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 5, 2019
If the restaurant industry wasn’t tough enough, establishments now have to compete against “virtual” ones. Food delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats are reshaping the industry. It may sound futuristic, but these popular apps feature restaurants that only exist online. No real estate, tables, chairs and waiters. These restaurants prepare meals in a commercial kitchen to serve the growing trend of people, especially millennials, who enjoy the convenience of eating restaurant
Perfect Daily Grind
DECEMBER 2, 2019
December is a month packed with celebrations, including Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Las Posadas. It’s a busy time for businesses, and one that could benefit your café – provided you make the right preparations. By making the most of the increased foot traffic and sales you’ll experience, you could start your 2020 off on a better financial footing, while enhancing your customers’ holidays at the same time.
Buzztime Business
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Trying to figure out the best way to market your restaurant? Check out what those within the industry have seen the best return on their investment. The post Straight Up Advice: What Type of Restaurant Marketing Gives You the Best ROI? appeared first on Buzztime.
Sling
DECEMBER 6, 2019
For a restaurant to run smoothly and efficiently, you should divide activities into two parts: front of house (FOH)/back of house (BOH). What’s the difference between FOH and BOH, and how can controlling the two help your business improve? The restaurant-management experts at Sling tell you everything you need to know to maximize productivity and make your restaurant the best it can be.
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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!
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 2, 2019
I t’s no secret that the key to sustainability in restaurants is managing limited resources and keeping your operations clean and safe. It’s also no secret that consumers, particularly millennials and Gen Z, are demanding it more than ever. This is a trend that has been confirmed by a 2018 report from The Hartman Group, which shows that young people are more interested than previous generations in quality cues, transparency and sustainability credentials, and information on ingredien
Bingage
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Well, social media is a quite familiar term for everyone! When it comes to building a marketing strategy to increase restaurant business sales , social media and online marketing is an unavoidable element. These days social media marketing is utilised by almost every business, but all tactics of online marketing do not work for all kind of business.
Lavu
DECEMBER 6, 2019
There are a lot of technical terms and acronyms used in the restaurant industry and it’s hard to remember what they all mean. Particularly when it comes to restaurant management which requires knowledge of both front of house and back of house needs. The terms listed below will help you when you’re researching things you need to run your restaurant. .
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