7 Shifts

JULY 25, 2024

Offering additional services, like delivery and takeout, meal kits and subscription boxes, and even catering and hosting special events can unlock new growth opportunities. Additionally, catering large events can help you manage your inventory more efficiently, reducing food waste and maximizing profit.

2024 243

2024 Loyalty Program Point of Sale Online Ordering 243

Restaurant Business

JULY 30, 2024

Cuisine Boulud New York will operate out of a new kitchen in Manhattan, focusing on corporate catering, special events and more.

Catering 115

Catering Events Specials Operations 115

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Serve up meals on wheels If you’re a pub, bar, or business with a tiny kitchen, partnering with local businesses like food trucks or neighbouring restaurants is a great way to cater to the lunch crowd and get in front of a new audience.

Specials 362

Specials Food Truck Seasonal Menu Social Media 362

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

Chefs who are experienced in multiple ways of connecting customers with their food (catering, food trucks, pop-up restaurants, delivery, take out pick-up, etc.) Assuming that after the pandemic customers will return to a semi-predictable pattern of traveling to your restaurant is a bit naïve.

2021 467

2021 Social Media Kitchen Safety Restaurant Law 467

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Offer multiple payment options, including contactless and mobile payments, to cater to different customer preferences. Automatic doors, audio navigation, menu magnifying mode, and other assistive features are also important to cater to guests with disabilities if the scale of your business can afford it.

Customer Experience 397

Customer Experience 2024 Customer Service Online Ordering 397

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2024

Dive into Super Bowl-specific catering menus and other deals to reach those not leaving the house. Catering and parties will become increasingly popular in 2024 as people continue to gather for in-person events, so consider offering Super Bowl catering menus for parties at home.

Food Supply 208

Food Supply Point of Sale Back of House Inventory 208

7 Shifts

APRIL 29, 2021

For applicants that are a brewpub, tasting room, taproom, brewery, winery, distillery, or bakery: Documents evidencing that onsite sales to the public comprise at least 33.00% of gross receipts for 2019, which may include Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) Forms 5130.9 Who is eligible to receive grants? This includes: Restaurants. Bars and lounges.

Restaurant Law 370

Restaurant Law Document Brewery Point of Sale 370

Culinary Cues

MARCH 25, 2021

Great chefs are constantly working on adding to and enhancing their skills. [] VARIED EXPERIENCE: Chefs who are at the top of their game are individuals who have committed themselves to building a portfolio of unique experiences in all aspects of cooking from a’ la carte fine dining to street food, from large scale catered events to formal seven course (..)

Communication 442

Communication Coaching Fine Dining Influencer 442

7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2020

Ace, Trails End Catering. Frenchy, Westwood Catering. You have to be able to do more with less everything—make sure you can. Katy, Cartago. Focus on your service concept! Everyone can sell food and beverages, the differentiation is in the details. Create an experience. Jessica, A Dopo Pizza. ?. ?. Anthony, Heid's of Liverpool.

2020 335

2020 Hiring Cash Management Education 335

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Just being more catered to individual needs helps a lot." "The Finding the right employees and being able to keep them due to the pay structure is rough. Trying to keep creative with new hire bonuses, and flexible scheduling. The biggest challenge we are facing is not being able to keep employees.

2023 397

2023 Hiring Leadership Fast Casual 397

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

While holiday-themed items are a hit this time of year, restaurants must be sure their menus also cater to different dietary needs, from vegan and vegetarian to gluten-free." "Party planners are aligned with employee preferences as 66 percent plan to serve a buffet-style meal at their company party this year."

Seasonal Menu 197

Seasonal Menu Magazine Food Order Events 197

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2024

This shift in consumer behavior underscores the need for restaurants to cater to this growing customer demographic. For this, flexible seating arrangements are the key – from cozy booths to communal tables and counter seating, offering options that cater to individual preferences ensures that solo diners feel comfortable and valued.

Loyalty Program 164

Loyalty Program Catering Seating Customer Experience 164

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2021

By identifying their individual needs, you'll be able to cater your service to meet and exceed them. Restaurant staff scheduling software like 7shifts will help make sure you have enough hands on deck to cater all of your customers, while also keeping track of their time and attendance. First, understand customer expectations.

Customer Service 369

Customer Service Customer Experience Online Ordering Loyalty Program 369

Social Hospitality

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Instead, they cater solely to online orders, often hosting multiple virtual restaurant brands within the same facility. This flexibility allows them to explore niche culinary markets and cater to a broader audience. They don’t have a physical dining area for customers. Here’s a deeper look at how these virtual kitchens operate: 1.

Online Ordering 222

Online Ordering Social Media Food Order Customer Experience 222

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

When teams can utilize modern applications to run an efficient business and better understand and cater to patrons, then technology can become a valuable asset, not a hindrance. Offering modern point of sale concepts creates a better customer experience and caters to a guest’s personal preference.

Technology 212

Technology Point of Sale POS Mobile Ordering 212

7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2023

She now co-owns Poppy + Rose, Poppy & Seed , and Root of all Food , an LA-based catering company. And then he had the catering company and then he was also a consultant at several other different restaurants and hotels. She met her now husband and business partner, chef Michael Reed when he worked at Poppy + Rose in downtown LA.

Front of House 370

Front of House Back of House Take-out Book 370

Culinary Cues

MAY 20, 2020

The same applies to all facets of the food business – from culinary education to farming, from distribution to catering, and from contract food operations in business complexes to theme parks with thousands of potential visitors every day. Change is required, but change to make things BETTER is the only formula for success.

Kitchen Safety 346

Kitchen Safety Customer Experience Customer Service Education 346

7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2022

When several locations and staff members are involved, difficulties might arise for tasks like off-premise catering setup or cross-location inventory ordering. Tracking employee engagement and satisfaction.

Management 459

Management Management Restaurant Law Hiring 459

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2024

For restaurants with liquor licenses, catering to millennials is key. Consider seasonal flavors, cold brew variations, and creative blends to cater to a broader range of preferences. Millennials and Mocktails : House-made cocktails can be a draw, but most respondents prefer non-alcoholic options.

Beverage 197

Beverage Fast Casual Seasonal Menu Customer Experience 197

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2022

Top key players in the restaurant and service industry are working towards the development of robotic services to improve and cater to current requirements. In addition, in January 2021, Hyundai Robotics launched what it describes as a “food and beverage service robot” for the restaurant and catering sector.

Delivery 230

Delivery Food Customer Service Front of House 230

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

And when it comes to a traditional sit-down restaurant versus a mobile food business, such as a food truck, catering business, or food cart, the insurance needs of both are vastly different and unique. There are several types of mobile food businesses, including food trucks, catering, and food carts. Catering Business Insurance Needs.

Insurance 189

Insurance Food Truck Food Mobile Ordering 189

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

They have grand expansion plans for Little Italy Ristorante, starting with a new food truck to cater events and scope potential restaurant locations. From Chuck and Janet's snap decision to buy a grocery store, to Avery's pivot from the corporate world to revamp the family business.

Cash Management 370

Cash Management POS Customer Experience Food Truck 370

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

With an increasing number of Millennials spending more on dining out each year, it is evident that restaurants that successfully cater to this generation stand to gain a competitive edge. Millennials' preference for convenience, experiences, and socializing has led them to eat out more frequently than previous generations.

Marketing 203

Marketing Loyalty Program Customer Service Catering 203

Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2022

There are vivid memories of catering events from hell, lines of people waiting for their char-grilled hamburgers or racks of slow cooked BBQ ribs. It is impossible to forget those times in a culinary classroom when a student just couldn’t seem to get hold of a process and their frustration level was beginning to peak.

Employee Relations 387

Employee Relations Workshop Events Social Media 387

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

I remember teasing San Diego Charger Lew Bush at a catering event in 2007 because he told me he was going to stand in line for the first iPhone. moment, I was digitally naive. I would make fun of friends and others who talked about QR codes or using Facebook in college. I thought, “Why would anyone do that for a phone?”

Social Media 370

Social Media Email Marketing Technology 2007 370

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

If creating this type of environment is high on your list of priorities then there will come a time, an important time, when we are able to return to this type of interaction. [] TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GATHERINGS: Houses focused on catering informal and formal events whether it is that tavern where people gathered after a game to celebrate a win (..)

2022 386

2022 Food Truck Front of House Point of Sale 386

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

As the trend of digital nomadism continues to rise in the future, catering to this growing demographic becomes increasingly important. There's a growing recognition that mobile apps alone cannot cater to all aspects of loyalty, paving the way for alternative solutions like kiosks and more integrated loyalty program structures.

2024 215

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 215

7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2024

Tailor your ads for different restaurant services and events Rather than running a generic ad for your restaurant, you’re better off creating different ones that focus on different aspects of your business, like catering services, private dining events, or special promotions.

Seasonal Menu 195

Seasonal Menu Customer Service Website Management Online Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 19, 2021

Here’s our predication for 2021–by the end of the year, every restaurant, big or small, will have a virtual banner under which they sell food catering to a different cuisine or market. In some cases, these online-only restaurants are bringing in more revenue than the actual business that supports them.

Front of House 212

Front of House Online Ordering Food Order Small Business 212

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Thus, the platform has excellent features for restaurants, like online ordering , e-commerce, events management, contactless dining, and catering capabilities. Unlike other website-building platforms, which were made for businesses of all kinds, Bentobox was made exclusively for restaurants.

Website Management 370

Website Management Online Ordering Hiring SEO 370

7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

Have a function room to cater to special events and occasions A great restaurant experience goes beyond serving good quality food—you should sell them memories and unique experiences, too. Offer catering services Offering catering services is one way to expand your restaurant business and reach new customers.

Marketing 195

Marketing 2024 Email Marketing Social Media 195

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The problem is, few templates out there cater to the needs of bars and restaurants. Truth is, there's nothing more rewarding than customizing and relying on arestaurant template tailored to your bar or restaurant's specific needs. That's why we've crafted 3 brand new tools exclusively for bar and restaurant managers.

Mobile Ordering 221

Mobile Ordering Download Document Bar 221

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Offer catering or delivery services for local businesses Becoming the go-to lunch option for local businesses is an effective restaurant marketing strategy to establish a steady stream of regular orders. You can also develop catering packages that suit different business sizes, from small team meetings to large office lunches.

2025 195

2025 Marketing Social Media Email Marketing 195

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The needs run the entire gamut: cooks, bakers, chefs, managers, bartenders, servers, caterers, and even business partners…the shortages and the opportunities are EVERYWHERE. Every restaurant and food related business is crying the same blues: “Where are the great employees?”

Coaching 346

Coaching Employee Relations Take-out Training 346

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As more and more people partake in the experience and more restaurants implement measures catered specifically to solo diners, a customer-centric approach is key. Catering to solo diners is more just than seating them as restaurants would any other customer.

Customer Experience 180

Customer Experience Fine Dining Seating Catering 180

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2022

Children in school are far from incentivized to work in the catering sector. Employee turnover rates are one of the highest in the catering industry, though the top services stand out with excellent retention rates. With the COVID-19 social disruptions, many restaurants still struggle to return to what they might call "normal."

Mobile Ordering 215

Mobile Ordering Food Order Employee Relations Customer Service 215

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

." She added that brands need to understand that inclusivity has also become a top priority for many guests wiith customers increasingly valuing spaces that cater to neurodiversity. As interactions grow more transactional and digitized, the craving for community and personalized recognition will only grow stronger. "IA’s

Fine Dining 180

Fine Dining Customer Experience Design Dine-in 180