7 Shifts
OCTOBER 28, 2024
A bar is a profitable business option if you’re looking to enter the food industry. However, understanding how to calculate and improve your bar's profit margin is key to long-term success. One key area to focus on is drink sales, with cocktail sales accounting for about 23% of a bar's revenue. It just goes to show how important drink pricing and cost management are to maximizing profits.
Culinary Cues
OCTOBER 27, 2024
I have been thinking a lot about the word excellence, what it means, how it applies to each of us, and the impact that it has on everything. It is unfair and limiting to believe that excellence indirectly aligns with conformity. In other words, to be excellent is to conform to someone else’s established standards and not your own. In fact, conformity is the first step in developing a person’s own unique standards of excellence.
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Culinary Cues
OCTOBER 23, 2024
It is an important question that some of us wrestle with while others may simply shrug their shoulders. We are in the business of service and in service to the business. To your employer, the financial success of the business is paramount – understandably so. But, to chefs, as much as this objective will always reign supreme, there are also those personal stakes in the ground that surround food and people that are central to who they are.
Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The restaurant industry isn’t just evolving – it’s reinventing itself in real-time. Digital transformation has completely reshaped how we serve customers and empower employees, but the stakes are higher than ever. From personalized customer experiences to unlocking operational efficiencies, technology is the fuel driving the next era of restaurant success.
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Restaurant Business
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The restaurant industry is undergoing a technological revolution, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerging as a game-changing force. A recent eBook by Softarex Technologies highlights all the main aspects of AI usage in restaurant operations, from customer service to back-of-house management. This transformation is not just about automation; it's about creating smarter, more efficient, and more personalized dining experiences.
Goliath Consulting
OCTOBER 26, 2024
With Halloween approaching, it’s the perfect time to introduce themed cocktails that will excite your guests and make your bar the go-to destination for spooky sips. Crafting festive drinks is a great way to engage customers and set the mood for Halloween celebrations. Here are some Halloween cocktail ideas that will thrill your guests and add seasonal flair to your menu. 1.
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Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The restaurant industry has been undergoing some significant changes of late. One of the most prominent is its engagement in the zero-waste movement. Leaders in the sector have noted not just the potential to attract customers who are increasingly making purchasing decisions based on their environmental ethics. It’s also a more fiscally responsible approach to business, reducing overheads caused by unnecessary resource consumption.
Restaurant Business
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Management informed Wall Street that the weakest one-fifth of the system is dragging down the healthier performers, who'll be encouraged with a grant offer and loan accessibility to enhance the brand's consistency.
Crunchtime
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Introducing AI Forecasting: A new way to predict and plan restaurant operations with accuracy Crunchtime's industry-leading forecasting engine is now even more powerful with the addition of a new machine learning algorithm that predicts customer demand with accuracy. Accurate demand planning is essential to any restaurant brand’s success. To meet this challenge head-on, we are excited to introduce our new AI forecasting capabilities, designed to improve forecast accuracy and help our customers b
EATER
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Listeria contamination at a Boar’s Head plant in Virginia led to fatalities. | Justin Sullivan/Getty Images We spoke to experts about what’s behind the recent listeria outbreaks and product recalls I don’t want to alarm anyone, but it sure seems like there’s a lot of listeria in the food out there. Definitely more than there should be, which ideally, would be none.
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Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.
7 Shifts
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Nowadays, running a successful restaurant takes more than great food and good service. With 90% of diners checking a restaurant online before visiting, you also need a strong online presence to attract and boost reservations. To do so, you must have an optimized website and engaging social media profiles. Let’s explore 26 proven online marketing strategies to help your restaurant thrive.
Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Read any article enumerating the current or emerging trends in restaurants and retail and you will see ideas of health and wellness, environmental sustainability, and brand authenticity coming to the fore. These trends are driven by Millennial and Gen Z consumers, who are more willing to pay a premium for sustainable products; those consumers also tend to be more online and acutely aware of the impact of business practices on the lives of people and the future of the planet.
The Eat Restaurant
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Discover effective strategies to build customer loyalty in your restaurant, from personalized experiences to leveraging guest feedback, ensuring guests keep coming back for more.
Thrive POS
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Halloween is one of the busiest nights of the year for pizza shops. With trick-or-treating, costume parties, and haunted gatherings, people are too busy—or maybe too spooked—to cook dinner. Instead, they’re reaching for their phones and ordering in. This is where you can shine—like the jack-o'-lantern grinning on your porch—with smart strategies that turn ghostly revelers into loyal pizza fans.
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Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.
Restaurant Business
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The outbreak so far has only implicated McDonald's, but other restaurant chains, including Yum Brands, are pulling fresh onions from the same supplier off the menu "out of an abundance of caution.
7 Shifts
OCTOBER 22, 2024
If you feel that digital marketing isn’t giving your local restaurant the results you need, then it's time to explore more targeted strategies. 89% of people do dining research on their phones, so if you’re not making the most of your online presence, you're missing out on a huge opportunity. Local restaurant marketing can help you reach your target audience more effectively.
Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Restaurant operators searching for something versatile that will cross the dayparts need to look no further than their breakfast menu as waffles have been breaking out of the morning. According to the 2024 Technomic Breakfast Study , waffles are seeing a surge in popularity beyond breakfast—now appearing in appetizers, snacks and even desserts with operators realizing an economic boost.
Bottleneck Management
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Sandwich and Beer Pairings Few things are as satisfying as a sandwich paired with just the right beer. We reached out to some top breweries, and they came back with spot-on pairings. Whether you’re craving bold flavors or something more balanced, these combos will hit the spot in all the right ways. Let’s find your new favorite duo. Son of Juice & Egg Salad Sandwich Maplewood Brewery’s Special Projects Manager Adam Smith knows a thing or two about balancing flavors.
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Running a profitable restaurant requires more than great food and service. Our guide breaks down five actionable strategies to help you control costs and maximize profitability. Learn how to track and reduce food waste, optimize labor costs with smart scheduling, make data-driven decisions with regular P&L reviews, and manage fixed and variable costs efficiently.
Sculpture Hospitality
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Running a successful restaurant involves a lot more than just great food. Behind every smooth service is a skilled restaurant manager making sure all the moving parts come together seamlessly.
Restaurant Business
OCTOBER 22, 2024
The CDC said 49 people have been sickened, and one died, after eating McDonald's Quarter Pounders, mostly in Colorado and Nebraska. The outbreak appears to be linked to fresh, slivered onions.
SpotOn
OCTOBER 28, 2024
You've worked hard to get guests through the door. But the work doesn't stop there. While bars sell alcoholic drinks, a high-margin menu item, crafting a profitable bar menu is paramount. Through menu engineering and reporting from your bar POS system , you can determine what's selling and what's not. Next, it's time for a menu refresh.
Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 29, 2024
On October 1st in Chicago, Meta’s Restaurant Summit brought together more than 100 marketers from some of the most recognizable franchises in the industry for a buffet of diverse programming, discussion, and exploration into the world of restaurants. The day served up a multi-course menu of timely topics designed to empower restaurant marketers, including tapping into industry trends, deploying strong loyalty app campaigns, boosting ad performance with AI-powered tools, and the importance
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
Apicbase
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Did you know a poorly managed menu could cost you thousands in wasted food and lost profits each month? The more locations you operate, the bigger the loss. Menu management touches all core aspects of running a restaurant. It starts with accurate pricing, clear dish descriptions, and consistent nutritional information. Your dishes must delight customers, but they can’t be too costly to produce.
The Rail
OCTOBER 25, 2024
By Toby Patrick, Contributor Otley, a market town in West Yorkshire, is home to 24 pubs despite a population of around 15,000 people. That’s a pub for every 625 people. While competition in your local area might not be quite as fierce, prying people away from their favorite local pub or bar is a difficult ask for a new venue. If you’re looking to open a new venue, you’ll need to get people talking.
Restaurant Business
OCTOBER 27, 2024
Colorado regulators said that fresh and frozen beef tested did not include the pathogen, giving McDonald’s confidence to restart sales of the burger in 12 states. The company also apologized to customers and promised to “make this right.
SpotOn
OCTOBER 25, 2024
In the 20 years that Don Pirone has worked in restaurants, he has learned that the hospitality industry is a numbers game. For all memorable experiences and community ties, if your bar or restaurant isn’t making money, it’s not long for the industry. You can’t pay the bills with good times. Don, SpotOn Team Lead based in Atlanta, knows this firsthand.
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Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 22, 2024
There are many cases of restaurateurs being charged with violations of labor laws, such as the owner of a DC fine-dining restaurant having to pay more than $500,000 following allegations of wage theft, or two Massachusetts eatery owners having to pay around $475,00 in restitution and civil penalties for violations including failing to pay minimum wage, failure to make timely payments to employees, violations of the state’s tips laws, and failure to keep accurate payroll records.
Bizimply
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Discover how our customers shape Bizimply’s success through innovative solutions tailored to their unique challenges. Learn how we empower the hospitality sector with flexible scheduling tools and real-time analytics, enabling better cost management and enhanced guest experiences. The post “Now, Everyone, Clock In with a Smile” appeared first on Bizimply.
QSR Automations
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Innovative Partnership Aims to Streamline Kitchen Operations Nationwide LOUISVILLE, Ky., October 22, 2024 — Today, QSR Automations, a global leader in kitchen automation and guest management services, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Mellow Mushroom , a standout brand recognized for its atmosphere and coveted stone-baked pizzas.
Restaurant Business
OCTOBER 24, 2024
No traces of the pathogen have been found in the produce, but vendor Taylor Farms and at least one of the distributors it uses, US Foods, have begun a recall.
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a
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