7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Beechwood Doughnuts is a popular doughnut bakery in St Catharines, Ontario, which has been serving delectable doughnuts—from nanaimo to pumpkin cheesecake —to thousands of customers for six years. Six years later, Beechwood Doughnuts sells thousands of hand-crafted doughnuts per day to customers lined up around the block (pre-COVID).

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Operations Book Small Business Communication 370

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

It means guests love the food you serve so much that one location simply won’t cut it — and you get to serve more customers, generate more revenue , and expand your business. Expanding your place in the food service industry happens in one of two ways — developing a new restaurant concept or replicating an existing one.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

I am optimistic in the ability of the restaurant business to recover and shine, to bring people together once again, to return to a position of central to the life of neighborhoods, and optimistic that this business of food will provide wonderful careers for cooks, chefs, service staff, bartenders, managers and owners – THIS WILL HAPPEN.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 29, 2024

The service staff members have been well-trained and are enthusiastic about the restaurant concept. Certainly, fantastic tasting, smelling, and looking food is essential and guests do return for great service, so, what else is missing? We know the technology is here to help us along, but the customer rarely thinks that way.

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Dine-in Customer Experience Back of House Customer Service 304

Social Hospitality

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The right photos have the power to sway customer opinions in a matter of seconds, both positively and negatively. Below, we’ll go over what brand photography is as well as how the use of light and color can help convey your brand’s identity and leave your customers wanting more. This is why brand photography is so important.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

This could be a good choice if you find a business that is already established and has a loyal customer base. Choosing Your Concept & Bar Type Defining your concept Your concept is the main idea or theme and includes service style, cuisine, menu, and music. This will give you a good idea of their product and service.

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Bar License Email Marketing Customer Service 370

7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

However, many states that are forcing restaurants to stop their dine-in services are allowing them to operate as takeout and delivery-only establishments. Read through our article on how to pivot your restaurant to takeout & delivery to see if leveraging these revenue channels is an option for your business.

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Social Media Restaurant Law Employee Relations Communication 312

Social Hospitality

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The hospitality industry is the poster child of customer-centricity and always putting the customers’ needs first. Customers are now accustomed to a new level of customer care. Thus, those in the world of hospitality need to, again, elevate their own service and boost the experience they provide to guests.

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Hospitality Hotels Customer Service Customer Experience 237

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

What are the signs of cooks and chefs feeling the mental and emotional pressure of the job: COMMUNICATION GAP: Once vocal, thought provoking, opinionated individuals who simply shut down and shy away from conversations or debate may very well be filled with angst, self-doubt, confusion, and anxiety. TRAINING: You can never train too much.

Employee Relations 396

Employee Relations Training Fine Dining Take-out 396

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Seamless restaurant operations, where the crew anticipates customers’ and coworkers’ needs and easily course-corrects, require more than technical know-how and vetted organizational systems. In this article, I’ll share those tips so you can hire people who will excel in the role and not only fill it.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 18, 2023

Guests will come for the food and the service, but they become raging fans of a restaurant with a story. Find them, appreciate them, communicate with them, celebrate them, and make them part of your successful formula. Customers may enjoy an occasional meal with you, clients have no reason to dine anywhere else.

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Food Truck Back of House Education Training 330

Culinary Cues

MAY 21, 2023

Like most living things, the desire to connect, communicate, and follow others has been apparent since the beginning of time. Gupta’s podcast pointed to is a growing concern over the long-term impact of technology as a substitute for a human beings’ natural instincts and needs. Technology, in this case, is socially isolating.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Valentine’s Day is often a busy time for restaurants, but many are now dealing with various challenges amid the pandemic, like no indoor dining or limited capacity as well as more customers opting for carry out. Restaurant websites should have a clean, uncluttered feel and customers should easily be able to navigate between pages.

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Marketing Email Marketing Website Management Social Media 221

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

The ingrained customer behavior over the past year, delivery, mobile orders, curbside pick-up, will likely continue. The pandemic effectively accelerated trends in how restaurants interact with customers. Lavu, the restaurant technology services company, estimates 42 percent of food purchases are made online.

Technology 203

Technology Loyalty Program Front of House Online Ordering 203

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

They play a big role in overseeing your inventory and attending to customer complaints. In this article: How do you handle inventory management to keep the bar always adequately stocked? How do you make sure staff adhere to responsible alcohol service standards? What would you do if a customer claims they were overcharged?

Bar 195

Bar Management Management Hiring 195

Social Hospitality

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The hospitality industry is the poster child of customer-centricity and always putting the customers’ needs first. Customers are now accustomed to a new level of customer care. Thus, those in the world of hospitality need to, again, elevate their own service and boost the experience they provide to guests.

Hospitality 195

Hospitality Hotels Customer Service Customer Experience 195

Future Food

OCTOBER 5, 2021

EMBRACING CHANGE TO SURVIVE AND MAXIMISE FOOD SERVICE SALES. Secondly, we have cashed-up customers who are hungry for hospitality, let’s call this demand. Customers are human and humans yearn social contact and service when it comes to dining and drinking experiences.

Food 144

Food Café Customer Service Communication 144

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest, make it easy to connect with potential customers. And, there are many different channels through which you can communicate with your audience. Twitter, for example, is perfect for sharing news articles, quotes, and other bite-sized pieces of information.

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Social Media Advertising Customer Service Article 208

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In this article, we'll explain how tip pooling works in different states and what restaurant owners and operators can do to follow the laws. What about mandatory service charges? Disclaimer: The information in this article is general in nature and businesses should consider whether the information is appropriate to their needs.

Tip Distribution 195

Tip Distribution Restaurant Law 2023 Cash Management 195

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 17, 2022

You may also like our article on exploring AI in coffee roasting. We use screens in the kitchens to improve the accuracy and speed of orders, especially when customers also order coffees, so that everything can be served at the same time.”. This included online or in-app ordering, mobile payments, and delivery services.

Technology 188

Technology Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety 188

Sling

AUGUST 9, 2023

March 2023 13 Expert Tips for Effective Employee Communication March 2023 11 Types of Job Shifts Managers Should Know March 2023 What Is Incentive Pay and How Does it Work?

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Social Hospitality

AUGUST 25, 2019

Restaurant Chatbots can converse with customers without the need for human labor. Most large F&B brands know the power of messaging apps to respond to customer queries. But many small restaurants haven’t yet adopted emerging restaurant technology for customer communication.

Social Media 253

Social Media Mobile Ordering Email Marketing Website Management 253

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Cleaning server duties Cleaning is critical to passing health inspections and making your restaurant appealing to customers. It's important to build small cleaning tasks into the duties of a server so that the restaurant stays neat throughout a busy day of service. Here's a look at what each of these jobs entails and how to do them.

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FOH Management Management Cash Management 195

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2022

A recent article in The New York Times cited a 5.7-percent Communicate Better. Facing multiple headwinds, restaurant owners and management must employ the most effective tool available: effective communication. In chaotic times, clear and consistent communication can make all the difference. Getting creative helps, too.

Healthcare 203

Healthcare Cash Management Social Media Communication 203

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 5, 2023

The quick service restaurant (QSR) industry is currently experiencing a trend of commoditization, with low barriers to entry and a standardized set of features offered by most restaurants. In other words, it means providing services to individuals through digital platforms and technology.

Hospitality 179

Hospitality Customer Experience Loyalty Program Customer Service 179

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2019

I think we've done a good job with that,” says Black Tap owner Barish in an article on CNN. Everything needs to be done with the purpose of getting customers to want to try your food, otherwise all you’ll get are fluff metrics. “With social media, we're able to reach people around the globe—it's so important. Testimonials work.

Marketing 284

Marketing Social Media SEO Consumer Goods 284

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2022

The hi-tech workforce has expanded into factories, warehouses, ecommerce delivery fleets, and this article’s focus: quick serve restaurants. Restaurant and retail employees were hard to come by while the number of channels for interacting with customers multiplied. The Technologies Behind Modern Restaurant Work.

Food 189

Food Food Safety Front of House Fast Casual 189

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In this article: Can you tell us about your previous experience in restaurant management? How do you handle complaints about food quality from customers? They might describe specific strategies, like setting up a clear mise en place before service. How do you handle complaints about food quality from customers?

Back of House 195

Back of House Management Management Operations 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2022

customers or contractors of restaurants) contracted the illness at their property. but they have also improved customer safety through the minimization of “touch points” through digital menus and touch less payment/billing, which have become the standard at many restaurants around the globe.

Insurance 175

Insurance Food Safety Employee Relations Front of House 175

Future Food

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Hospitality Mindset – It’s All About The Customer. Where the customer decides to spend is highly dependent on how well the food operator has considered the customers aspirations and their needs and aligned these with a clearly defined ‘Hospitality Mindset’. Happy customers spend more and more often.

Hospitality 148

Hospitality Customer Service Customer Experience Fine Dining 148

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2021

In my last article I talked about how busy our restaurants will be. Our customers have been very understanding of our slow service, our inconsistent staffing and fluctuating hours. Adjusting Hours and Customer Communication. Here’s the hint … Tell the customer. Table Service.

Customer Service 186

Customer Service Reservations Specials Training 186

Future Food

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Reconnecting with Customers Building Loyalty and Maximising Sales by leveraging unique Points of Difference (PODs). Maintaining a loyal and diverse customer base has never been more important in a time when most consumers are scrutinising how and where they spend their disposable income. Image via The Street.

Point of Sale 141

Point of Sale Social Media Customer Service Consumer Goods 141

Culinary Cues

MAY 2, 2020

You are an exceptional cook, a communicator, a planner, a problem solver, a team builder and a business savvy chef with an entrepreneurial spirit. over 600 articles that are there for your benefit). Never lose sight of the fact that you have a significant skill set that can be relied on. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

Training 304

Training Take-out Transportation Customer Experience 304

Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2021

We saw customers stockpiling on groceries and supplies in homes instead of going out to eat, raising retail sales by 29 percent over the previous year (1). This has resulted in under-ordering (and dissatisfied customers) or over-ordering (and increased waste). You can read our original article here (10).

Supplies 165

Supplies Food Supply Front of House Fast Casual 165

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 8, 2020

This article will arm you with ideas for restaurant employee contests. If your restaurant is counter service, have an email list signup sheet where your team can encourage them to sign up for the list to get updates about the business and first dibs at any special promos you may have in the pipeline. for some of their favorites.

Front of House 370

Front of House Social Media Employee Relations Back of House 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2020

This article addresses some of the most common concerns arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, from the perspective of an employment lawyer and a restaurateur. However, most restaurants are faced with operating with a diminished workforce and for a reduced customer base. 2] More on this issue later.

Employee Relations 197

Employee Relations Food Safety Small Business Government 197

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Just as verbal interaction can offer more opportunities to tap into human emotions than static visuals, so does smart speaker-based communication present novel ways to connect emotionally with consumers. The pymnts.com article notes: “More than three-quarters of U.S. Frictionless Hands-Free Response is Becoming Commonplace.

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Marketing Fast Casual Entertainment Article 168