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15 Restaurant Management Tips to Improve Efficiencies

Sculpture Hospitality

Nobody said running a restaurant is easy. Between managing staff , keeping customers satisfied, and ensuring the kitchen operates like a well-oiled machine, it can feel like you’re constantly juggling a dozen different things.

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How Interpersonal Engagement Fuels Modern Restaurant Success

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant operators have long grappled with the question, "Should I hire for soft or hard skills?" and for good reason. In an industry where technical precision is essential, seamless service depends on more than just executing tasks. After nearly 30 years of supporting thousands of restaurant operators and HR leaders, first as the Director of HR for Potbelly Sandwich Works and now as the CEO of Restaurant HR Group, I’ve seen firsthand what truly makes a restaurant rise to the top

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Keep More, Pay Less: Prioritize Your POS System Over Third-Party Delivery Channels

Thrive POS

How to Manage Your Google Business Profile and Modify Delivery Providers for Your Restaurant Google Business Profile allows restaurants to manage various aspects of their online presence, including enabling and modifying delivery providers. Through Google, customers can place orders directly via Google Search and Google Maps, giving restaurants a seamless way to offer food pickup and delivery services.

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5 tips for holiday success every restaurant owner should know about

Open for Business

The holiday season is just around the corner. For restaurants, that means packed dining rooms, a surge in demand, and the potential for record-breaking revenue. But with these opportunities come unique challenges that can test even the most seasoned teams. This year, set your restaurant up for its most successful holiday season yet with OpenTable. Ease the pressure on your front-of-house staff while managing guest expectations and boosting your bottom line.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Florida restaurant operators brace for the arrival of Hurricane Milton

Restaurant Business

Central Florida is expected to be hardest hit by the storm, the second in two weeks. Many restaurants are preemptively closing as they navigate evacuation orders.

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Hostme Waitlist vs Eat App Waitlist (A Complete 2024 Guide)

The Eat Restaurant

Running a busy restaurant, especially during peak hours means having guests queuing for tables. You need to keep your waiting guests informed if you want your restaurant to succeed. That’s why having a good waitlist system is so handy.

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The Evolution of Gift Cards: How Modern Loyalty Programs Enhance Customer Engagement

Evergreen

Gift cards have come a long way since their inception, evolving from simple paper vouchers to sophisticated digital solutions that play a crucial role in modern loyalty programs. These versatile tools not only facilitate easy gifting but also drive customer engagement and retention. Evergreen discusses the evolution of gift cards, how they integrate with their.

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Why EVs Could Be the Best Thing to Happen to Food Trucks

The Rail

By Briana Hilton, Contributor Uncle Gussy’s is known as one of NYC’s most famous food trucks. Serving Greek food since 1971, Uncle Gussy’s has a big following and (usually) a queue for its famous gyros, Greek salad, and fries. However, as Fox News reported in 2022, it’s getting harder and harder to stay in business , owing in no small part to rising fuel costs.

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Creditor forces an Applebee's franchisee into bankruptcy

Restaurant Business

Louisiana Apple defaulted on its loan but no longer controls the 14 restaurants it put up as collateral. The lender hopes to use the Chapter 11 process to claw them back.

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We Should Have Had a Canned Shirley Temple a Long Time Ago

EATER

Why didn’t anyone think of this earlier? | 7UP 7UP’s new Shirley Temple soda is more than a novelty These days most soda innovations are horrifying novelties , your Oreo Cokes and Flamin’ Hot Mountain Dews — things that people want to drink out of perverse curiosity, not desire. But this “holiday season,” 7UP seems to have cracked the code and given people something they actually want, even if we had never named it before: a Shirley Temple in a can.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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Panera settles first Charged Lemonade lawsuit

Restaurant Business

The fast-casual bakery-cafe chain still faces more litigation involving the caffeinated energy drinks, which were pulled off the menu earlier this year.

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Danny Meyer Is Reopening New York City’s Only Revolving Restaurant

EATER

Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group is taking the View at New York Marriott Marquis at 1535 Broadway

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navigate food regulations in different countries

Chef's Resources

October 8, 2024 How to Navigate Food Regulations in Different Countries Food production and distribution businesses face a complex landscape of food regulations in different countries and regions. Each country has its own set of laws governing food safety, labeling, and import/export processes. These laws are designed to protect consumers but also create hurdles for […] The post navigate food regulations in different countries appeared first on Chefs Resources.

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Let This Comforting Chicken and Rice Chile Verde Recipe Carry Your Through Fall

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater The recipe on the back of a bag of Botan Calrose rice is both uncomplicated and delicious Calrose rice is my favorite varietal of rice. Maybe it’s my California pride — the rice was initially developed in the state and still grows here — or the sticky nature of the medium-grain rice that makes each bite so satisfying. Whatever the case, my pantry is incomplete without a bag of Botan’s calrose, ready to be turned into porridge, kimbap, fried rice, and more.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Brands that meet consumers' perception of value are winning right now

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: A new report from Houlihan Lokey notes that brands with clearly defined value propositions have been outperforming. But the definition of value differs from one sector to the other.

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McDonald's, Wendy's and Burger King make their case with non-budget diners

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: The three big burger chains, which have been in a value war for the past few months, are all pushing innovative products to win back customers.

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Perkins is ready to fire up its second concept

Restaurant Business

The fast-casual venture, Griddle & Go, is intended to reach new consumers while also opening up new expansion opportunities.

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How customers' dining preferences and spending habits are shifting in 2024

Restaurant Business

US Foods’ recent Diner Dispatch survey reveals how consumers are using restaurants this year compared to last.

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The HR Leader’s Survival Guide

HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.

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Toast launches branded mobile apps for restaurants

Restaurant Business

The new tool is part of the tech supplier’s fall product release, which also includes text message marketing.

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Chipotle brings back late-night Boorito promotion

Restaurant Business

This year, the fast-casual Mexican chain brings its Halloween discounts to European units for the first time.

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Greek food, the Chicken Big Mac and 'The Bear'

Restaurant Business

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret discuss the latest food and drink trends and feature a conversation with Rob Levitt of Publican Quality Meats in Chicago

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This time, Sardar Biglari is villainizing Cracker Barrel's board in hope of seizing control

Restaurant Business

Reality Check: The persistent antagonist is shifting his aim from a takedown of the CEO to a revolt against her bosses.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.