7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In the restaurant business, the only constant is change. But what separates successful restaurants from the rest are the ones that can best adapt. 2020 marked the beginning of a new era for restaurant management. The pandemic, for all its devastation, granted many restaurants a silver lining: a chance to reset. And the restaurant business has gone through a decade's worth of change in a few short years, leading to new staffing challenges—and new shades of the old ones.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Part Two – The Parable Continues So, here it is – Jack’s first day at the Main Street Grill. He brought his assignment to the chef before suiting up for work. “Chef, I completed your assignment and met with the three chefs.” “So, what did you learn – Jack?” “They were all very nice and took the time to talk with me even though their kitchens looked very busy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

When it comes to attracting customers to restaurants, local SEO is crucial and can optimize their online presence to attract more local customers. What Is Local SEO? Local Search is a search format where Google's algorithms rely on location data to display specific results according to the geographic location of the user or other locations suggested by them.

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Sculpture Hospitality

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The ambiance of a bar, its artfully crafted drinks, and the music played are all elements that lure patrons in. Yet, what truly defines and differentiates a bar in the crowded hospitality industry is its team.

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Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In her memoir “Fat Off, Fat On: A Big B h Manifesto,” the author navigates fatphobia, ableism, and the good intentions that can fuel social inequalities Listen to this article Very early in Fat Off, Fat On: A Big B h Manifesto , cultural critic Clarkisha Kent’s new memoir unpacking how fatphobia, disability, and other social issues intersect, Kent makes her most salient identities known: She is a dark-skinned, first-generation, Nigerian American, bisexual, disabled woman.

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Wasserstrom

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

As of September 1st, the New York City Sanitation Department (DSNY) announced that it would begin fining restaurants and all other food-related businesses that do not use garbage cans designed to keep rodents out. The new rule is part of the city’s ongoing efforts to reduce its rat population, which is estimated to be in […] The post Outsmarting Rodents: Tips for Choosing Rat-Resistant Trash Cans appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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Bizimply

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

We are proudly ranked as the Autumn Leader in Employee Scheduling and Time & Attendance in Europe and the UK in the most recent G2 Report. The post Bizimply is the Autumn Leader in <b>Time & Attendance</b> and <b>Employee Scheduling </b> on G2! appeared first on Bizimply.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Some are opting for less-expensive wines and entrees, executives said during a wide-ranging earnings call that also touched on student loans, California’s wage bill and Ozempic.

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Operations 121

PathSpot

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Ensure Compliance with Revolutionary Technology Managing food safety in a global food business requires strict adherence to industry guidelines like HACCP, BRC, IFS, and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). These guidelines demand consistent reporting practices across all locations, making the food safety audit process a critical challenge. Digital solutions are designed to automate tasks, ensure compliance and, streamline operations, protect customers while leveraging operational efficienc

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Chipotle founder Steve Ells' new automated concept Kernel is expected to debut this fall in Manhattan.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

When people on a team struggle to listen to each other, they can become disconnected. Active listening is important because it encourages openness, honesty, and success. This can help understand how people are motivated, how they’re feeling, and challenges they may be facing. Below you will find information about what active listening is, the purpose it serves, its benefits, and more.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The pizza buffet chain plans to operate as a virtual brand out of its fast-casual sister chain starting next year.

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24/7 Waiter

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

If you read the restaurant survey questions from our blog last month, you may be looking for additional questions to ask your customers. Survey questions in the food industry are important in helping you better understand your target audience and grow your business. Customer feedback about your website, menus, and ease of ordering gives crucial insight into satisfying the needs of your visitors, allowing you to focus on what you are doing right and make alterations to areas of concern.

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The Salt

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Michele Pascarella was named Global Pizza Maker of the Year in the awards he considers "the Michelin guide for pizza.

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Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Adding the steakhouse chain to its portfolio will unlock $35 million in synergies and savings per year for the company, $15 million more than expected.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Molly Magnell /Eater Bakeries have always been hot places. Now, climate change is making them even hotter. In Everett, Washington, Nechirvan Zebari, the owner of Alida’s Bakery , is putting pita on a 500-degree disk that rotates in the open-front oven he uses to bake flatbreads like pita, naan, and za’atar manakish. A fan blows on him, and there’s lots of water for staying hydrated, but no air conditioning.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Founder and CEO Sharon Arthofer employs trained “sipologists” and “sipistas” at each location to create and serve the elevated beverage menu.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Quick-service brands have long used food stylists to make their burgers look better in ads than they do in the restaurants. But customers are pushing back. And a recent ruling against Burger King is giving their complaints life.

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Advertiser: Paycor

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Marketing Bites: The burger giant launches a limited-edition Homecoming Meal, Panera is paying for dating subscription services and Schlotzsky’s debuts a sandwich-inspired home decor line.

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Marketing 110

Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The Bottom Line: The addition of the sandwich giant will make Roark a bigger player than McDonald's in the U.S. But its position in the sandwich market will not be all that unusual.

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Marketing 110

Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Users can earn prizes ranging from a heat-and-eat platter to any hot entree. The points can also be used for items sold in the concept's retail shops.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Taste Tracker: A Pop Tart cookie for Crumbl; Hardee’s heats up chicken; Just Salad and Mendocino Farms harvest fall; it’s apple time for Krispy Kreme; and we’re not done with pumpkin quite yet.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The perk for new parents came from Women at Dine, one of the company’s staff resource groups. “The idea made great sense,” said new Chief People Officer Sarah Cannon-Foster.

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