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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Running a Bar: 7 Key Features You Need to Become The Best Bar POS System in 2024 In the bustling world of hospitality, the backbone of a bar’s success lies in its operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. That’s why inventory management is one of the most important features of a good bar POS system.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Maybe it’s a local diner as a dishwasher or assistant to a short order cook; maybe it’s a fast food operation as a “sandwich artist” or grill person for that hamburger chain; or maybe it’s a summer snack bar where you learn to walk through all of the steps. For a few, at some point that changes.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 27, 2023

Dedicate the effort to make it special, make the time to allow everyone to sit down TOGETHER and break bread, talk, relax, and laugh together (front and back of the house). We need to embrace the good and understand the bad and the ugly. But we need to be cognizant of a primary reason for “being connected”.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 26, 2020

Unfortunately, not all restaurants and bars were able to pivot and adapt to the new normal and for many, those doors have closed indefinitely. Restaurants and bars are opening with capacity restrictions and new guidelines. Many restaurants are looking at their 2020 budget and wondering – what now?

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

Before you get any ideas of a cheesy radio spot, take a step back and look at the bigger picture. So far, 2020 has thrown marketing plans, advertising budgets, and restaurant growth out of the window. Whatever plans and forecasts you had for your restaurant are yesterday’s bread now. Which is where your restaurant marketing plan comes in.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

After that, the most popular back-office technologies were accounting software (55%), mobile payments (52%), and third-party food delivery services (51%). It reduces ordering errors, increases front-of-house and back-of-house efficiency, and helps you control inventory.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Problem: Excessive mingling This is a prevalent issue in restaurants, especially ones that offer full bar service. Many restaurant operators juggle multiple locations, and adding managers adds another link in the chain of command to manage. A busy staff means productive staff, which is good for business.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 18, 2023

Covid pulled the drapes back to reveal OZ as just an average guy trying to hide his inadequacies with smoke and mirrors. The Union Oyster House in Boston is one of the oldest continuously operating restaurants in America – The Kennedy’s loved to dine there and some of our founding fathers enjoyed oysters at their oyster bar.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 12, 2020

a house of worship where it is claimed rest some of the bones of Mary Magdalene. On rare occasions, there are chefs who do all of the above and more. Walking up the cobblestone road that leads to the church and taking in the beauty of the French countryside is truly a spiritual experience.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2022

In the restaurant industry, it can be difficult to maintain front- and back-of-house staff, as many will eventually move on to pursue new ventures such as school, travel, or alternate employment. Worse yet, some may leave simply because they do not feel valued or that there is no meaning attached to the work they do. Be Flexible.

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Buzztime Business

JUNE 2, 2023

To bring Dad and his fam to your bar or restaurant, launch Father’s Day promotions that treat him like royalty. Then bring everyone back inside to enjoy a special menu full of grilled items from meat to veggies. Bring in a local rock band for evening entertainment complete with fatherly drink specials.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

It’s a special present from the restaurant to see good happy hour deals available as long as I visit during their specified times. I love cozying up to a restaurant bar with half-price snacks, preferably full of carbs that will soak up a discount cocktail or two. Specializing in craft beer and excellent pub food, M.L.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2020

Jon Taffer is scared for restaurants and terrified for bars. But the star of Bar Rescue does feel those who are using this time wisely to regroup will have the best chance for coming back strong. "The "The fighter is going to win, right now." Social media is a key component to staying connecting with guests.

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Buzztime Business

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Either way, America’s favorite season is in full swing and it’s time to ramp up October promotion ideas at your bar, brewery, or restaurant. Yes, it’s one of the biggest bar holidays – and you can get super creative with October promotion ideas ( see these 23 examples ). Fall is in the air. Another option? October Goes to the Dogs!

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Wine bars aren’t places for wine enthusiasts and snobs to gather and talk about the notes and tannins they get from their glasses. Instead, wine bars are popular restaurant destinations for friends to gather, dates to mingle, and events to take places. You can’t go one block without stumbling upon one or two NYC wine bars.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Front-of-House. This piece in your technology stack should give your customers accurate wait times based on the tables already seated and allow them to make reservations so they can plan around current capacity limits or patronize your restaurant for special occasions. Let’s come back to Henry. Contactless Technology.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2024

In a few weeks, bars and restaurants will be filled with hungry and thirsty football fans celebrating their favorite team. Provide special menu options from the cities the contenders hail from – a Philly Cheesesteak if the Eagles make it or a Cuban for Miami. Is inflation still driving wing prices?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2021

As people begin heading back out, they want to be able to interact with each other and not be distracted by unnecessary entertainment gimmicks. When using biophilic design it is important to use natural tones for tables, bar fronts and seating to replicate tones found in nature. Use Design to Excite the Senses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2021

While there are clear benefits to an all-digital menu system, to get the most out them, you must first take a step back to re-examine what your menu means to you. Sweet Green publishes their seasonal specials as a takeaway foldout poster, with no-frills photography and an uncoated paper stock to reflect the raw simplicity of their salads.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Most people, when they hear “Orlando, Florida”, jump right to amusement parks like Walt Disney World or Universal Studios Resort, but the real fun, in my opinion, is grabbing some friends and heading to these awesome Downtown Orlando bars for a night out on the town. Best Bars in Downtown Orlando. Hanson’s Shoe Repair.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Brooklyn Heights also has a bar scene unlike anywhere else. There are countless pubs, taverns, and bars to visit for a great time, but if you want to know which ones are the best, you’ll just have to keep reading. Best Bars in Brooklyn Heights. Since 2008, Clover Club has been the premiere cocktail bar in Brooklyn.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 15, 2022

Are you a restaurant owner looking for question to ask potential candidates? Check out this blog and video on the top 9 interview questions to ask as an owner. There are a lot of jobs available in the restaurant industry. But there's one thing between you and the role you want: the interview. Plus what kind of questions to ask the interviewer.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Similarly, most bars in Harlem are dotted along the famous avenues. If you are on the hunt for the best bars in the city, this guide is just for you. Best Bars in Harlem. Earl’s Beer and Cheese Alison The Toolbox Bar. The name of the next bar in the list sells it off: Corner Social. Corner Social. I thought so.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features a double dose from US Foods, SpotOn Transact, DoorDash Kitchens, Virtual Restaurant Consulting, Tripleseat and Gather, wagamama, Toast, The Gluten Intolerance Group, Instawork and StaffMate Online, Procurant and Yellofin, Sift, 7shifts, ParTech, Revel Systems and Como, Kabbage, Bluecrew and Cuboh.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 1, 2021

If there is one thing young professionals like after a long day, it’s a good drink at a nice bar. Luckily, Astoria is packed with awesome bars that range from divey to upscale for whatever mood. Whether you are looking for a craft cocktail or a simple beer, Astoria bars offer everything you could want and more. Bohemian Hall.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Proper staff training keeps your team knowledgeable, confident, and able to provide the kind of customer service that keeps guests coming back. Front-of-house (FOH) staff, like servers and hosts, will need customer service training, upselling techniques, and communication skills. Focused training also speeds up the onboarding process.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Bearing my love for fun nightlife and amazing drinks, I embarked on my search for the best Nashville bars joints. And lucky for you, I landed several bars and lounges worth the time and money. Best Bars in Nashville. Top on my list has to be this French American bar and lounge. The Patterson House.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

As architects and leaders at AO, we had the special opportunity to convert a historic corner building in our own neighborhood of Old Towne Orange, California., where our own offices have been for more than 45 years, into a contemporary American whiskey bar, Bosscat Kitchen and Libations. Next, the creative design phase began.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 11, 2021

The neighborhood has a long and rich history of cultural diversity, and in recent years has experienced an influx of new bars, restaurants, and retail shops. No matter what type of bar you want to hang out in, you’ll find it in Prospect Heights! Best Bars in Prospect Heights. Weather Up. Gold Star Beer Counter.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The community has a rich history dating back to the 1850s when Chinese immigrants moved to the city and sold cigars. This diverse and unique New York neighborhood offers something for everyone, from shops to Chinese theatres to bars! Best Bars in Chinatown. Whiskey Tavern is a community saloon-style bar. Order Online.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2020

“But the desire is in the air to get back to social life and reconvene the life that has been paused for over two months. . “But the desire is in the air to get back to social life and reconvene the life that has been paused for over two months. Those measures will continue in the future.”

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 11, 2021

It houses incredible art studios and galleries in converted warehouses along the river, as well as a variety of unique restaurants, spots to enjoy live music, and parks. Let’s explore the best bars in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Best Bars in Greenpoint. Broken Land. 105 Franklin St, Brooklyn, NY 11222 Visit Website. Black Rabbit.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2023

Restaurants and bars are often targets for robbery, burglary and theft , so much so that the FBI ranks restaurants as the eighth most common setting for violent crime and nearly half of cyber-attacks target small businesses. Secure Your Cash On-Hand : To reduce the risk of robberies, keeping cash in registers to a minimum is a best practice.

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Ken Burgin

MARCH 1, 2020

There also need to be special precautions with staff who are coughing or appear to be sick. Front of House: Have hand sanitiser available for customers at the entrance. These buildups happen over time and need a special cleaning effort – eliminate the yuk factor. Have a special bucket with equipment and gloves.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 10, 2024

If these folks were going to a friend’s house they wouldn’t think of taking a plate, a mug or a picture off the wall. “I collect stuff” There are great sports bars and steakhouses that go out of their way to put up rare, autographed photographs and memorabilia from athletes and celebrities in their establishments.

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Buzztime Business

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It may be freezing outside, but things are about to heat up at your bar. These 32 winter bar promotions give customers a reason to get out of their PJs and into your place for good times…all winter long. Why not get competitive with your winter bar promotions and turn open mic night into a judged competition? Indoor corn hole.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The challenge is all this new technology needs support to keep everything working seamlessly across the front and back of the house, the internet, and for behind-the-scenes management. For the restaurant business, the pandemic changed everything, including raising the bar for what consumers expect in terms of choice and convenience.

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