7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2021

In today's highly competitive environment, restaurant marketing requires precise, dependable, and complete consumer data. Data acquired about your actual consumers can be used in both online and offline marketing campaigns. As technology evolves and client tastes change, successful marketing techniques must be examined and updated accordingly.

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Marketing Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media 397

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

After the rollercoaster of the last year and a half, the restaurant industry is moving forward with making upgrades they put off because of the disruption COVID-19 created.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

To answer this question, we compared 2019 vs 2021 restaurant receipts. For this question, we also used 2019 vs 2021 tip data. Shake Shack has plans to raise prices in Q4 of 2021 from 3 to 3.5 Data set: 10 million receipts from June + July 2019 reviewed compared to 9 million receipts from June + July 2021 reviewed.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 25, 2022

But how have they stacked up when it comes to sales and labor this year versus the same period in 2021? hours in 2021 to 76.13 They had streamlined menus, more digital presence than their full-service counterparts, and dining rooms weren't an integral part of the fast casual experience. Table of Contents. Fast Casual Labor Numbers.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

In 2021, we are looking ahead with an eye towards growth, and evolution. Where the opportunity is for restaurants in 2021 Despite the blow that 2020 dealt our industry, there is immense opportunity that comes from it. For restaurants, 2020 was a year full of challenges.

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Technology Back of House Consumer Goods Online Ordering 370

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

February 2021. A place where all. Could rise up and be free. God bless America the great democracy. To aspire to be. A land of opportunity. A land made for you and me. – Paul Sorgule.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 11, 2021

But 2021 is the year to evolve your restaurant for whatever comes next. We like to think of it as a roadmap to success in 2021 and beyond. "Winter is coming".said said every restaurateur in existence. 2020 was a tough year, and you made a ton of sacrifices and difficult decisions already. Get and Stay Healthy ??

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. Christmas Day delivers second-highest day for check value across 2021.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

Factors to Incorporate in Your 2021 Restaurant Forecasting. Factors to Incorporate in Your 2021 Restaurant Forecasting. For the 2021 game, hungry Americans consumed a record 1.42 Table of Contents. What is Forecasting for a Restaurant? Why Should You Conduct a Restaurant Forecast? Tools to Help Restaurant Forecasting.

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Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Inventory Food Supply 370

7 Shifts

MARCH 28, 2023

Tip Pooling and Payouts We started our tips journey in 2021 with the release of our Tip Pooling tool , helping managers save up to 8 hours a week on complex tip pool calculations. Our engagement tools facilitate that feedback in a simple and measurable way, so everyone’s voices are heard.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2022

In addition, in January 2021, Hyundai Robotics launched what it describes as a “food and beverage service robot” for the restaurant and catering sector. The autonomous car pilot is in collaboration with Motional, the self-driving joint venture of Hyundai Motor Co and Aptiv PLC, and was initially announced in December 2021.

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Delivery Food Customer Service Front of House 230

Social Hospitality

MARCH 27, 2020

In fact, Marriott Bonvoy members who had free nights available were notified and told that these benefits could now be used through January 31, 2021. To show your thanks, you could offer room upgrades, delightful inclusions, welcome amenities and other surprise perks. Focus on the Upsell.

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Hospitality Marketing Travel Hotels 454

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In 2021, there were 14.5 Certainly, there are issues and things to be addressed and fixed and there is little doubt that life has not always been fair and kind when it comes to kitchen work, but like so many other businesses and industries – the positive far outweighs those scars and wounds. 80%of single-unit restaurants in the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 15, 2022

The value of the cryptocurrency market almost tripled in 2021 , with digital currencies having the potential to achieve returns higher than the stock market. For instance, Landry’s Chairman and CEO Tilman Fertitta announced in 2021 many of its restaurants would accept bitcoin and other digital currencies. Why the Crypto Craze?

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Food Supply Point of Sale Supplies Food Safety 237

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In 2021, Jason Hammel told the New York Times that he raised wages to between $18 and $24 an hour at his iconic Chicago restaurant, Lula Cafe—and it's one reason why he hasn't had much trouble finding employees.

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2023 Hiring Leadership Fast Casual 397

7 Shifts

JANUARY 5, 2022

With the Engage tool, frontline restaurant workers can provide immediate feedback to their managers to ensure their voices are heard - and in 2021, that happened more than 2,000,000 times. The tool breaks down key engagement metrics about staff that managers can analyze and act on to keep staff morale, productivity, and recognition up.

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Back of House Point of Sale Front of House Coaching 368

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 26, 2020

HERE’S TO A VERY PROMISING 2021. We will fill a void that has been gnawing at the fabric of the American experience for far too long – the need to gather, to break bread, to enjoy a great meal, and to laugh will never go away. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Restaurants are the center of our American communities. Harvest America Ventures, LLC.

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Fine Dining 2008 Kitchen Safety Customer Experience 482

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 14, 2022

percent higher in the second quarter of 2022 than in 2021. But the digital interaction, along with the swiftness of digital transactions, had helped restaurant workers earn more tips—and increase their take-home as a result: According to data from Toast , tip amounts on digital or card transactions were 9.9 fewer than a year ago.

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Social Media Fine Dining 2022 2015 359

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Restaurants cannot survive until the fall of 2021, restaurants cannot continue to wonder from week to week whether they will be able to accept indoor customers or not and they cannot wait for politicians to find a way to talk respectfully to one another. Restaurants cannot wait until 70 or 80% of the population receives a vaccine.

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Uniforms Cash Management Brewery Consumer Goods 472

7 Shifts

MAY 17, 2022

According to a 7shifts 2021 survey , 60% of restaurant employees have left a restaurant job, and some are planning to make moves sooner rather than later. __lastoria) May 19, 2021. Restaurant culture matters for two main reasons: employee experience, and guest experience. Employees are leaving the restaurant industry in record numbers.

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Insurance Leadership Customer Experience Sports 370

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

We started the Restaurant Growth Podcast in 2021 to provide a platform for the best and brightest minds in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Our final episode of 2021 features Dan Simpson, CEO of Taziki's , which with nearly 100 locations and 3000 employees, manage to retain staff at a rate higher than the industry average.

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Social Media Hiring Website Management Hospitality 448

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Not surprising, as it has been reported on consistently, recruiting employees is the top concern for restaurants in fall of 2021, after Coronavirus shook up our economies and our definitions of success. The National Restaurant Association recently published a table listing the top concerns for restaurants over a three-year period.

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Recruiting Technology Hiring Consumer Goods 370

7 Shifts

AUGUST 2, 2022

Danny has outlined the emotional skills they look for in his book, Setting the Table , as well as in a chat with 7shifts in 2021: Recommended Reading: Danny Meyer on How to Hire the Right People For Your Restaurant. We've never been able to train someone who's otherwise a natural born skeptic to feel hopeful,” says Meyer.

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Leadership Webinar Hiring Training 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 13, 2022

For example, replacing physical menus with QR codes has become exponentially popular since the start of the pandemic with one firm reporting a 750 percent increase in downloads between 2020 and 2021.

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Franchising Franchise Operations Loyalty Program 214

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

According to data from IBM , in 2021 the average cost of a data breach in restaurants cost $3.03 According to data from Verizon's 2021 Data Breach Investigation Report , there are 5 common ways in which data breaches occur. How Criminals Get Access to Your Data. How To Protect Your Restaurant Data + Enhance Cybersecurity.

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Audits POS Loyalty Program Information 370

Culinary Cues

APRIL 13, 2021

Let’s think about making 2021 and beyond a time when we collectively own the problems and commit to finding solutions. It is a challenge that we all must share. We can all help to find ways for operations to become more efficient and profitable so that some of the challenges listed can be addressed. Hang in there!

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Uniforms Café 2021 Training 415

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2022

From 2019 to 2021, the number of items in a single order went up 14.3 During the 2021 Summer Olympics, McDonald’s offered a timely discount: the “GO4GOLD” offer, which provided customers with a free 6-piece chicken nugget on orders over $15. Creative, Time-Sensitive Offers.

Delivery 203

Delivery Loyalty Program Food Customer Service 203

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2022

While 2021 was the year of the comeback for restaurants, 2022 is proving to be a very different story. Restaurant traffic, while recovering and up nine percent in 2021 compared to 2020, is still 4 percent below pre-pandemic levels, with smaller chains and independent restaurants down by nine percent, according to a study by The NPD Group.

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Consumer Goods Coupons Loyalty Program Pricing 197

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Recently the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that job openings in the hospitality industry increased by 130 percent in 2021, with over 1.7 In 2021, the US saw a 32 percent increase in employees quitting their hospitality jobs, well above the 25 percent increase across all industries. Reevaluate Your Retention Strategy.

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Hiring Employee Relations Leadership Restaurant Law 212

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 7, 2022

When asked in March 2022 whether they anticipated ordering from drive-thru restaurants "more" or "much more" going forward, Gen Z respondents had the most significant drop, moving from 34 percent at the end of 2021 to 12 percent in March 2022.

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2022 Point of Sale 2021 Dine-in 208

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2022

Fast Facts on Deep Fryers : The cost of servicing hot side appliances, such as deep fryers, increased 38 percent in 2021. Fryer service volumes increased 93 percent from the start of the pandemic in March 2020 through December 2021 – leaving many operators rushing for repairs and replacements.

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Customer Service Employee Relations 2021 Equipment 212