Sculpture Hospitality
APRIL 26, 2021
In our previous blog, we discussed how to calculate your bar inventory usage through the use of a simple calculation and a bar inventory management system. This inventory usage data gives your bar insight into how your business is performing, with insightful data such as pour cost, product shrinkage, pricing and much more.
Wasserstrom
APRIL 29, 2021
As of 2021, an estimated 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 13 children in the United States have been diagnosed with food allergies. Moreover, prevalence is steadily rising, and this once unfamiliar public health issue has grown into an epidemic. What Is a Food Allergy? Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) defines a food […]. The post Restaurants & Food Allergies: What Customers Want You to Know appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.
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Indoor Media
APRIL 29, 2021
Love them or hate them, millennials are one of the largest markets in the country. Loosely defined as those born between 1980 and 1995, these individuals make up the nation’s largest living generation. With over 75 million people, millennials have some serious spending power. It’s time to make them the focus of your advertising. If you’re still skeptical, the Pew Research Center recently reported that the millennial generation is spending about $600 billion annually.
Culinary Cues
APRIL 25, 2021
I find it very interesting how diverse the food experience is. In all cases, the process of eating is important and accomplishes similar goals. Just as all cars can move a person from one geographic point to another yet the experience that takes place in between can be totally different – so too is this true with food. Food is fuel and will help to keep the body sound, muscles developed, bones strong, digestion working properly, and brain cells multiplying exponentially – but the way that food t
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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.
7 Shifts
APRIL 29, 2021
Nearly 6 weeks after the American Rescue Plan was signed into law, the Restaurant Revitalization Fund is a reality. The fund sets aside $28.6 billion in grants for restaurants to use to cover everything from payroll to rent. The Small Business Administration has announced that grants will open on Monday, May 3 at noon EST. Restaurateurs and operators can begin the application process on Friday, April 30 at 9 AM EST.
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Hot Schedules
APRIL 29, 2021
Blog. The Fourth Is With You. #MayTheFourth. A little over a year ago, global industries came to a standstill. It’s since been a challenging time for everyone, and our customers were some of the hardest hit by the economic fallout. We’re proud to have stood by them this entire time, and we want to celebrate this partnership on May the Fourth. Celebrate & Support Local Eateries. b3lineicon|b3icon-calendar|?
Cheetah
APRIL 26, 2021
Reading Time: 5 minutes. In 2019, we published The Beginner’s Guide to Opening a Food Truck Business , where we covered the basics of buying a food truck, choosing the right location, working with suppliers, and more. Since then, much water has flown under the Golden Gate Bridge, and the post-Covid-19 foodservice industry is forever changed. Which brings us to the question: Is starting a food truck in 2021 still a good idea?
7 Shifts
APRIL 30, 2021
Employee theft is an unfortunate reality. Food, alcohol, and cash are common victims of theft—but business owners have to look beyond physical goods. Employee theft can be more hidden or even unintentional—with time theft. This occurs when employees are paid for the time they weren't scheduled or didn't actually work, and can come in a variety of forms.
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 27, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced thousands of traditional restaurants to transform themselves into order ahead restaurants; pre-pandemic, only 15 percent of restaurants offered curbside pickup; today, that’s up to 70 percent. But volume doesn’t translate to success—many restaurant chains have struggled to build an efficient curbside pickup system, and the ensuing results can be freely found on sites like TripAdvisor and app stores on Android and iOS: A year into the pandemic, w
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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.
Restaurant Clicks
APRIL 26, 2021
Philadelphia, luckily, is full of Mexican restaurants! Our city is known for its diversity, which leads to incredible, authentic cuisine. This list features incredible chefs, including the incredible Cristina Martinez, owner of South Philly Barbacoa, and Dionicio Jimenez, the head chef at El Rey. There’s no better time to support local businesses. You’ll try nopales, a type of Opuntia cacti (that’s full of antioxidants) at South Philly Barbacoa.
Cheetah
APRIL 30, 2021
Reading Time: 4 minutes. In case you haven’t noticed, the food truck market is on the rise , which means you need to up your game. One way to get an edge is to work with a commissary kitchen. The right commissary kitchen can mean the key to a successful food truck business – considering it offers all the benefits of having your own kitchen, without a lot of the associated overhead, paperwork, and hassle.
EATER
APRIL 29, 2021
Two weeks in a Korean quarantine facility took my sense of time, space, and rational thought — but never my appetite We’ve all experienced some form of isolation over the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic — either sanctioned by the government or by personal choice. My most potent experience of solitude was a mix of both: 14 days quarantined in South Korea, per the country’s strict travel policies, after traveling from New York to my hometown in December 2020 to visit my parents for the firs
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 26, 2021
While we remain in the grey area, the state of the restaurant and hospitality industry is particularly unknown. Is the hospitality industry growing? As the effects of COVID-19 subside, the industry is expected to continue growing as consumers increase spending on discretionary purchases, such as outdoor dining, outdoor events, and travel, including hotel stays.
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Restaurant Clicks
APRIL 26, 2021
We think the perfect night out should always end in steak, but unless you know where to go, ordering expensive steaks can be pretty high-stakes, so don’t make any mistakes by going to the wrong place. Tampa Bay is home to some of the finest steakhouses around, and we went ahead and put the very best ones on a list for you right here. Looking to take on a massive 21oz.
Sculpture Hospitality
APRIL 30, 2021
According to Restaurant Hospitality , about 63 million tons of food is wasted every year in the US alone. In the restaurant industry, food waste amounts to a staggering cost of $25 billion each year.
EATER
APRIL 27, 2021
Gary He/Eater. Saru Jayamaran says workers are “being asked to do so much more for so much less” As restaurants around the country rush to staff up to meet the increased demand from customers, owners are finding it increasingly difficult to fill all their open roles. One factor is simply the onslaught of new positions. But workers’ rights advocate Saru Jayamaran says many workers are exiting an industry that is asking them to do so much more for so much less.
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 30, 2021
Interest in the ghost kitchen model has ignited during the pandemic and in this episode of The Main Course host Barbara Castiglia learns about Nimbus, a hybrid between a traditional commissary kitchen and a ghost kitchen in a conversation with founders Camilla Opperman and Samantha Slager. Opperman explained the business. “We offer premium commercial kitchens for lease.
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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.
Touch Bistro
APRIL 28, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic slowly begins to recede, many restaurants are turning to gift card marketing as part of their 2021 recovery plan. Why? First and foremost, gift cards provide restaurants with an immediate source of revenue – cash that can be incredibly valuable in the early months of recovery. And when things eventually return to business-as-usual (and they will), gift cards help bring old customers back to your business and encourage new ones to visit you for the very first time.
Restaurant365
APRIL 30, 2021
A key component of running a successful, profitable restaurant business is controlling your food costs. When it comes to writing a restaurant menu, you can’t determine your menu prices by “gut feeling.” You need numbers and data to fuel your decisions. This is where recipe costing comes in. An accurate recipe cost informs nearly every element of your food costs, and it can also help you optimize your profit margin on all menu items.
EATER
APRIL 26, 2021
Photo by Dominic Lipinski/PA Images via Getty Images. Culinary Agents CEO Alice Cheng on the restaurant worker shortage and how workers will return to the industry ‘on their timeframe’ As restaurants across the country expand capacity, reopen for indoor dining, and prepare for a new season of outdoor service, owners are struggling to find staff to meet their needs.
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 28, 2021
With more states lifting restrictions for restaurants, and the vaccine becoming more ubiquitous, it seems like it’s finally time to welcome back customers to your establishment. But before you do, there are some steps that need to be taken to safeguard your interior dining areas. According to both the CDC and the National Restaurant Association , one major area they recommend restauranteurs should focus on improving prior to fully opening is their indoor air quality (IAQ).
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Touch Bistro
APRIL 27, 2021
The best restaurant websites all have one thing in common: they make it incredibly easy for online visitors to find what they’re looking for. This is crucial because 77% of diners report visiting a restaurant’s website before they dine in or order takeout or delivery from an establishment. And of that group, nearly 70% have been discouraged from visiting a restaurant simply because of a bad website – yikes!
Indoor Media
APRIL 26, 2021
Today, more and more small businesses are getting caught up paying for impressions online. Sure, you can pay to boost your content on Instagram or run Facebook Ads, but unless you’re shelling out thousands of dollars at a time, it’s not in your best interest to use these forums. Why You Shouldn’t Pay For Impressions Platforms will try to trick you with their CPM (Cost per 1,000 impressions) models, and the temptation to throw $12 in for a couple hundred more views is hard to ignore.
EATER
APRIL 29, 2021
He probably got the order WRONG because he’s a GUY | Shutterstock. Blame the company offering you cheap rates by underpaying its workers, not the underpaid workers *pinches bridge of nose* Look, everyone is still getting used to some new normals, one of which is the proliferation of grocery delivery services like Instacart. On the surface it seems great — someone else brings your groceries to you!
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 29, 2021
South Florida is turning on the heat as vacant kitchens sizzle up with renowned restaurants, reigniting a restaurant-going experience. Spurred by favorable tax laws, tropical weather and relaxed COVID-19 restrictions, many have flocked to South Florida, relocating their families and businesses. As Miami becomes “Wall Street South” and an influx of tech moguls move to South Florida, restaurant operators are opening locations in Florida, following the migration of renowned restaurants
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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!
Restaurant Clicks
APRIL 24, 2021
Located in Delaware County just 13 miles west of Philadelphia, Media is a small town in Pennsylvania. Though tiny in population, this town is known for its great options for nightlife, including restaurants. There’s no doubt this town will have you hungry for more every time you eat out. But with so many restaurants to pick from, how will you narrow it down?
Hot Schedules
APRIL 28, 2021
Blog. The Biden Administration Is Granting Tax Credits to Small Businesses Which Allow Employees PTO to Get Vaccinated. N ow that all American adults are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, states are ramping up vaccine efforts and drug manufacturers are increasing available supply. As this plays out, the White House announced an up-to $511 per day, per employee vaccine tax credit available to small businesses that grant paid time off to employees getting and recovering from injection.
Sling
APRIL 25, 2021
If you run a small business, you may feel that an attendance policy is unnecessary. Your few employees are aware of their responsibilities and everything has run smoothly so far. But as your business begins to grow, a set attendance policy becomes increasingly important. In fact, it becomes essential for keeping your business on the road to success.
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