Fri.Aug 25, 2023

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Digital on the Surface, Dated at the Core: Why Your Restaurant’s Digital Transformation Is Missing the Mark  

Apicbase

Digitisation is more than introducing new technology; it requires a digital mindset – a new way of thinking that changes how restaurants operate. Historically, restaurant operators have (often) been resistant to change. Many aspects of this industry have remained unchanged for centuries. This is in stark contrast to just about every other industry. From multinational corporations to local bookshops, they have undergone multiple changes in their business models and the ways they operate.

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Designing the Right Audio System for the Modern Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Today’s restaurant operators and managers should recognize the importance that music plays in creating an inviting atmosphere. Countless studies support the value of music in restaurants and hospitality in helping to create a customer experience. One study from 2019 from HUI Research suggests that music is not only a key part of creating a restaurant’s brand experience, but choosing the right music can actually lift sales by almost 10 percent.

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What Happens When the Brand Gimmick Is Too Good?

EATER

Cartons of branded ice cream flavors at the Ice Cream Project. | Anya Hindmarch As the summer season draws to a close on performative, branded ice cream, London’s Ice Cream Project takes the genre to its logical conclusion: self destruction It’s easy to read about a fashion designer opening an ice cream pop-up in a superrich neighborhood, full of flavors dedicated to brand-name condiments and pantry ingredients like Heinz Ketchup and Maldon salt, and scream — not for ice cream, but for death.

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The Impact of Water Quality on Commercial Ice Machines

Modern Restaurant Management

Commercial ice machines are an indispensable part of various businesses, including restaurants, hotels, and bars. While many factors contribute to the efficiency and performance of these machines, the quality of the water used plays a significant role. The water composition in different cities can vary greatly, and this can have a profound impact on the functionality and lifespan of commercial ice machines.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Panera Bread to test smaller menu at some locations

Restaurant Business

The cuts are designed to boost speed and simplify operations. They follow years of menu expansion at the bakery-cafe giant.

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113: Line Abandonment

Food Business

Line abandonment falls into an operational topic, which is Pillar 3, in the Six Pillars of a Successful Business. How does it happen? In the restaurant industry customers leave a line before completing their intended transaction, which in this case would be ordering their food and dining at the restaurant. This phenomenon can occur in various contexts, such as waiting in line to place an order, waiting for a table to become available, or waiting to pay the bill.

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What Buzztime can do for your Bar Today, Tomorrow, and into the Future.

Buzztime Business

The future is bright for Buzztime we continue to build experiences that bring guests into bars and keep them coming back. This fall we are bringing back one of our most popular features in QB1 and will continue to bring new and engaging experiences to our Bar Buddies. Join us for a webinar on Wednesday, September 6th at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT to hear about Buzztime can bring to your location now and into the future.

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What Does a Restaurant Consultant Do?

MBB Hospitality

Running a restaurant presents numerous challenges and intricacies. There’s always something that requires attention in the restaurant business, making it a never-ending endeavor. Effective organization, in-depth analysis, problem-solving, solution development, and recommendations for long-term improvements are essential. A skilled restaurant consultant plays a crucial role in addressing these multifaceted challenges.

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QB1: Buzztime’s Predictive Football Experience – Webinar

Buzztime Business

QB1 is back and Bar Buddies are clamoring for bars and restaurants in their area to play this revived Buzztime experience. Join us for a webinar on Wednesday, September 6th at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT to hear about what QB1 is, how it helps retain customers, and how it can convert those customers into regulars. The webinar will run between 30 minutes and 1 hour with our Head of Sales, Jeff Van Slyke, going over the different features as well as what a product like this can do to improve check size and

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Stop Trying to Convince Me Tinned Fish Is the Height of Luxury

EATER

Conservas work great as a pantry staple, but as the pricey centerpiece of a fancy charcuterie board? I’ll pass. | David Neimanis/Eater NY Can we all admit that tinned fish is just okay? If you spend any amount of time on food internet, you’ve likely been inundated with tinned fish content, whether the “tinned fish date night” videos are dominating your TikTok For You page or your own friend group’s dinner parties have been infiltrated by these oily little tins of mackerel and tuna.

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Future-Proof Your Talent Pipeline

Get ready for the future of business. As HR navigates an ongoing labor shortage, leaders need stronger, more adaptable recruiting strategies. Do you have the tools you need to build a talent pipeline that drives sustainable business growth?

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Roark Capital solidifies its status as the go-to fast-food buyer

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: The 22-year-old private equity firm has been involved in many of the industry’s biggest deals, especially in recent years. And Subway isn’t even the biggest.

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Honestly, What Is Going on With the Aperol Spritz?

EATER

The Aperol Spritz is no longer the simple aperitivo drink, at least on TikTok, where orange Poppi and sherbet are now in the mix.

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Little Caesars names new executives

Restaurant Business

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes changes for Wendy’s and McDonald’s.

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The Benefits of Using Healthcare Payment Platforms

Get Beyond

Processing and keeping track of healthcare payments can be a drain on an office’s resources. From manually onboarding new patients, tracking payments, and properly monitoring payments, the process can be tedious, if not challenging for a medical practice to keep track of. But, in an era driven by technological advancements, the healthcare industry is rapidly embracing digital solutions to streamline and enhance the patient experience.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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From Grimace shakes to Spongmonkeys, restaurant marketing reimagines the past

Restaurant Business

As restaurant chains lean into nostalgia marketing, they’re tasked with making sure old concepts seem fresh and new.

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Estado de Resultados de un Restaurante: Ponlo a Prueba

Aaron Allen & Associates

Cada restaurante sangra, la cuestión es simplemente dónde y cuánto. Así como los bancos y los gobiernos ocasionalmente realizan pruebas de estrés para modelar escenarios y validar la estabilidad de sus sistemas bajo presión, las cadenas de restaurantes (y sus inversores) deben esforzarse por presionar objetivamente los estado de resultados de los restaurantes (pérdidas y ganancias o P&L, por sus iniciales en inglés), con mayor rigor y frecuencia.

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Unionization of restaurants could be faster and easier under a key regulatory change

Restaurant Business

A majority of employees no longer have to vote 'yea' in certain circumstances for the whole staff to become part of a union.

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