The Restaurant Times
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Happy hours are among the most effective marketing strategies for boosting sales in bars and restaurants. A report found that one-third of all sales of alcoholic beverages occur during happy hour and late-night drink specials. And for good reason — everyone enjoys happy hour, to unwind after a long day, and socialize with friends all while taking advantage of discounts.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 1, 2023
Is your restaurant up to speed with the latest best practices for back of house (BOH) management? Those areas of your restaurant that aren’t typically seen by customers but directly impact your business. So, even if your customers are unaware of what’s going on behind the scenes, any operational inefficiencies will eventually surface – with potentially dire consequences for your business.
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Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Today, restaurants’ staggering turnover rates are 70 percent higher than all other sectors. What can restaurant owners and managers do to better engage workers and increase retention in the long run? The current state of employee retention rates can feel dire for restaurant owners, especially after the Covid pandemic. McKinsey research analysts claim that the retail and hospitality employment sector – a segment that includes restaurant employees – is up against “a more se
Restaurant Technology Guys
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Maximize your restaurant's efficiency and profitability with the right POS integrations! From online ordering to employee management and mobile payment processing, we cover the basics to help you stay ahead of the competition. The post Top 10 Restaurant POS Integrations Everyone Needs appeared first on Restaurant Technology Guys.
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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.
The Eat Restaurant
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
After months of meticulous planning and countless hours of hard work, your restaurant is finally ready to open. The quickest way to now solidify your presence in the community is by holding a restaurant grand opening event.
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Crunchtime
MARCH 1, 2023
In the fast-paced environment of quick-service restaurants, checklists help make sure that essential tasks get completed the right way, every time. From opening to closing, checklists help guide team members and managers through their shifts, ensuring that crucial tasks are completed when they need to be.
Restaurant Business
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Restaurant Rewind: The notion of forgoing dining areas to rely on delivery and takeout has been around since at least the Eisenhower administration. Here are two cases in point.
The Restaurant Times
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Restaurant owners have a wealth of data, from employee records, distribution network logistics, self-service kiosks, and e-commerce figures to social networking reviews. Yet, according to BCG , only one out of every five restaurants fully utilize the vast amounts of data they have access to from various sources. Modern POS systems, for instance, can show you metrics like the frequency of requests for extra ingredients.
Lady Boss Blogger
MARCH 2, 2023
Your health is important, and just because you are a busy professional doesn’t mean that you can make your health take a backseat. Unfortunately, a lot of people do this, and then they wonder why they aren’t feeling good. Keep reading if you would like to find out how to take care of your health. […] The post Busy Professional Life? Your Health Still Shouldn’t Take A Backseat appeared first on Lady Boss Blogger.
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.
7 Shifts
MARCH 3, 2023
When work starts to feel comical, there are tools to help. Reinvent the way your restaurant team works with 7shifts' complete team management platform. Don't get surprised by last-minute shift changes at the restaurant. Check your work schedule instantly in the 7shifts mobile app. You could be buried in a mountain of spreadsheets, or you could have software calculate staff tips for you.
Perfect Daily Grind
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
For the majority of roasters, it’s never been as important to stay competitive. With rising energy and labour costs, coffee businesses’ margins are as tight as ever. However, it’s still imperative that roasters continue to sell a variety of coffees to suit a number of consumer taste preferences. But alongside this, roasters also need to make sure all their coffee stays fresh – no matter how many they are selling at any given time.
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Restaurant365’s State of the Industry Customer Survey shows that 60 percent of surveyed customers plan to expand their businesses in 2023 despite expected increased labor and food costs. Whether a restaurant wants to expand on its first location’s success or try a new type of venue entirely, opening a second location is a big decision. While most restaurant operators will seek outside funding to get the second location running, it still takes time for a unit to become profitable once
The Rail
MARCH 1, 2023
By Indiana Lee, Contributor Having a strong social media presence is essential for businesses, no matter your industry. In the restaurant world, however, social media becomes even more important. It’s a way for you to interact with your customers, tell people what’s going on in your restaurant, and allow them to feel a sense of familiarity and comfort before they even walk through the door.
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The Wine Knitter
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
It is a rare occasion that I write about importers of wine and spirits. My focus is usually on the wine or spirits producer. However, I make exceptions now and then, especially when seduced by my love for Italian wine! So, I’m giving a shout-out to Votto Vines. And, since the three Italian wine samples I received were very palate-pleasing and all under $30, what’s not to write about?
Perfect Daily Grind
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
The Middle East has one of the oldest coffee cultures in the world. In fact, traditional arabic coffee (also known as qahwa coffee ) received UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status in 2015. Alongside its historical and cultural significance, the Middle East’s coffee sector has been flourishing in recent years. According to data from Project Café Middle East 2023, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) branded coffee shop market grew by 10.5% over the last 12 months.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 2, 2023
“Complexity is the enemy of execution,” according to business and life coach and author Tony Robbins. It can also be the enemy of payment processing cost efficiencies and the ability to deliver a satisfying customer experience (CX). Whether you own or operate a bar, restaurant, hotel, resort, casino, or sports venue, your ability to control costs and deliver a satisfying CX depends on many factors.
EATER
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Photos: Teranga, Dept of Culture, Nok by Alara | Illustration: Eater Chefs are spotlighting their culinary heritage on tasting menus, at buzzy pop-ups, and at new restaurants across the country At Dept of Culture, a soft white cheese called wara comes plated with stew — blended and cooked tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions, spiced like many Nigerians prefer it.
Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course
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Food Business
MARCH 3, 2023
We dig into the third pillar of a successful business: operating efficiently. Going deep with the Six Pillars of Success as a method for business owners to roadmap change and stability into their business. The Six Pillars are Brand Strategy, Financial Stability, Operations, Product Quality, Avenues & Distribution, and Hospitality. Operations in a restaurant are a set of tasks, SOPs, best practices and equipment that all need to blend together in the right combination to ensure every day goes
Perfect Daily Grind
MARCH 3, 2023
Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 27 Feb ofi reports 15.3% revenue growth in 2022. Despite rising energy costs and uncertain macroeconomic factors, the food and beverage ingredient company (which also sells coffee products) reported total 2022 revenue at US $553.1 million.
Goliath Consulting
MARCH 3, 2023
Finding the best franchise requires a lot of research, time, and money. There are thousands of franchises, so this can be a challenging task. Choosing the right franchise that best suits your needs can be daunting but exciting for those ready to become business owners. Here are some important steps you should consider to help you choose the right franchise to guide you toward profit and success: 1.
EATER
MARCH 3, 2023
Do you really want to wait on line an hour for this? | Shutterstock So why is it still such a thing? I shouldn’t have been surprised that my incredibly disappointing meal was brunch. I had gotten a reservation at a place some local papers had said was one of the best new additions to the neighborhood, maybe to that city, but the only time that worked for my schedule was brunch.
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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.
Open for Business
MARCH 1, 2023
In all 50 states, teens as young as 14 are allowed to work in restaurants. Restaurants hiring at 15 and even restaurants hiring at 14 has become a more common practice in recent years thanks in part to the ongoing labor crisis. This age group can’t join your full-time workforce, but they can be dedicated part-time employees who can help take the pressure off during a restaurant’s busiest shifts.
Perfect Daily Grind
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
There is no denying the influence of Nordic roasters on specialty coffee as we know it today. Thanks to pioneering industry professionals in countries like Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland in the late 1990s and early 2000s, specialty coffee has become popular in more and more countries around the world. The global reach of Nordic coffee culture is partly attributed to the high rates of coffee consumption in these countries.
Sling
MARCH 1, 2023
Curious about implementing the 4/10 work schedule? We’ve got the details you need to help you make the right choice for your team. Many businesses operate on the standard 40-hour workweek. For most, that entails having their employees work eight hours per day Monday through Friday. The 4/10 work schedule is a popular alternative because it provides a number of benefits that can help your employees excel.
EATER
MARCH 2, 2023
The crowd inside Loretta’s Last Call. | Boston Globe / Getty Images Riding Nashville’s wave of national popularity, themed Yankee-tonks have popped up in many cities, channeling a crude version of Music City’s culture, sounds, and food It’s line dancing night at Nash Bar & Stage and a couple dozen folks are out on the floor, smacking their cowboy boots to Ian Munsick’s “I See Country.
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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!
Open for Business
MARCH 1, 2023
Employee referrals can be a restaurant’s most powerful tool any time there’s an open role. Most established restaurants have found new team members thanks to existing employees telling their friends why they like their job and when there’s an opportunity to join the team. You can help those referrals happen more consistently by putting an official employee referral process in place.
Perfect Daily Grind
MARCH 1, 2023
On 22 December 2022, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) published the Rules & Regulations for the 2023 World Barista Championship (WBC), which will take place in Athens later this year. As part of the updated rules for the WBC, the SCA announced that “the milk beverage course can now be prepared using plant-based or other animals’ milk[s] ”.
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