Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, QR codes took center stage in the restaurant industry. The technology allowed patrons to bypass physical menus and access digital menus instead, lowering the risk of spreading the virus. But QR codes offer much more than a pathway to a menu on our phones. Businesses use the 2D barcode in new, exciting ways every day. For example, Pizza Hut used QR codes to turn pizza boxes into an augmented reality game of Pac-Man, while Chili’s promoted the technology at its

Loyalty Program 197

Loyalty Program Social Media Coupons Customer Experience 197

Restaurant Engine

JANUARY 24, 2024

Meticulously go through your menu on a regular basis to refine it regularly. Does your restaurant feel stagnant? Is it time for a change, but you aren’t sure where to start? Your menu is a great starting point to refresh your restaurant and excite your customers. Take your menu to a new level by changing things up to really maximize your sales. You can do this, and we’re going to show you how.

Menu 115

Menu Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Hiring 115

Restaurant Business

JANUARY 24, 2024

The fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain announced a series of financial and mental wellness benefits as it ramps up hiring for what it calls "burrito season.

Fast Casual 135

Fast Casual Hiring Casual 135

EATER

JANUARY 24, 2024

Shutterstock These are the bowls that sustain us through cold and flu season Placebo effect be damned, sometimes there’s nothing like a bowl of chicken soup, whether you’re stuffed up with a cold or just reeling from another long winter. Chicken soup can be as labor-intensive as you want it to be — you can make your own chicken broth (it’s a great way to use up a leftover chicken ), or take some shortcuts with your favorite box of stock.

Back of House 117

Back of House Consumer Goods Sustainability Specials 117

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.

2025

Restaurant Business

JANUARY 24, 2024

The prototype for the food-and-games restaurant chain incorporates sports bar-like features, private gaming areas and self-service beer taps.

Sports 111

Sports Bar Food Operations 111

Evergreen

JANUARY 24, 2024

In addition to cost control, effective inventory management also plays a vital role in enhancing customer satisfaction. By ensuring that the kitchen is well-stocked with the necessary ingredients and supplies, restaurants can consistently deliver high-quality dishes to their […] The post Top Four Restaurant Inventory Management Best Practices appeared first on Evergreen.

Inventory 52

Inventory Management Management Supplies 52

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 24, 2024

Confidence is vividly apparent with musicians, athletes, actors, carpenters, and other trades, and certainly with cooks and chefs. It’s that point in time when they are comfortable working side by side with their peers and mentors. Confidence is a wonderful feeling when it can be backed up with skill and knowledge. You know – that moment when you know it’s possible to “hold your own” with those you respect and admire.

Seasonal Menu 374

Seasonal Menu Article Café Design 374

Evergreen

JANUARY 24, 2024

In addition to cost control, effective inventory management also plays a vital role in enhancing customer satisfaction.

Inventory 40

Inventory Management Management Supplies 40

EATER

JANUARY 24, 2024

Maren Caruso/Getty Images Michelle Francl’s new book “Steeped: The Chemistry of Tea” sparked an international debate over which country makes the best tea Humans have a particular penchant for using beverages as markers of identity. I’ve seen friends get into legitimate fights over gin versus vodka martinis. I’ve read essays on how the whole country of Italy is right to not allow you milk in your coffee after 10 a.m.

2024 131

2024 Book Beverage Specials 131

Restaurant Business

JANUARY 24, 2024

The fast-food burger giant contributes $108 billion a year to the U.S. gross domestic product, according to an economic impact report released this week. That impact is spread throughout the country.

Food 128

Food 128

Advertiser: Paycor

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!

Hiring

The Eat Restaurant

JANUARY 24, 2024

Valentine's Day is expected to be one of your busiest days ever, with 49% of customers likely to dine at a restaurant, while 25% plan to order takeaways. According to ongoing trends, this International Day of Love will continue to grow in 2024.

2024 97

2024 Dine-in Ordering Marketing 97

EATER

JANUARY 24, 2024

Rosewood Mayakoba At Zapote on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, Martes de Locales is a full sensory experience This post originally appeared in the January 20, 202 3 edition of Eater Travel , dispatches from Eater staff about culinary destinations worth planning an entire trip around. Subscribe now. As the sun set on the summer, I set off on a solo trip to Riviera Maya — a fast and easy trek from my home in Houston — for a few days of fun in the sun before the excitement of the holiday season revved up.

Bar 115

Bar Travel Fast Casual Hotels 115

Restaurant Business

JANUARY 24, 2024

The data from the online dining guide Yelp shows that restaurants opened at a fast rate last year than they did in pre-pandemic 2019, led by Mexican restaurants and pubs.

2023 116

2023 2019 Dine-in 116

EATER

JANUARY 24, 2024

Josh wine has gone viral thanks to memes about the notorious bottle. The jokes illuminate how wine drinkers cope with a confusing industry.

126

126

Advertisement

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.

Beverage

Restaurant Business

JANUARY 24, 2024

A Deeper Dive: John Davie, CEO of Buyer’s Edge Platform, joins the Restaurant Business podcast to discuss technology, food costs and the outlook for inflation.

Food 116

Food Technology 116

The Salt

JANUARY 24, 2024

A U.S. academic's recipe for the perfect cup of tea has sent Brits into a tizzy. Salt? Warm milk? The horror!

75

75

Restaurant Business

JANUARY 24, 2024

The Bottom Line: Restaurant chains have been unleashing a torrent of new technologies on their stores over the past few years. This effort can sometimes have unforeseen consequences.

Technology 115

Technology 115

EATER

JANUARY 24, 2024

It ain't easy getting your greens!

108

108

Advertiser: Paycor

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.

Restaurant Business

JANUARY 24, 2024

The fast-casual sandwich chain said it has 192 franchised stores currently under development. It also released an updated rewards app.

Franchise 122

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Casual 122

EATER

JANUARY 24, 2024

James Beard Foundation Check out the full list Today in a press release, the James Beard Foundation revealed the semifinalist nominees for the 2024 James Beard Awards. This is the third awards season to reflect changes made in the wake of an extensive 2021 audit to address the longstanding biases baked into the awards process. Newer categories include an emerging chef award without an age cutoff, as well as regional best chef categories that now include separate awards for California, Texas, and

2024 29

2024 Bar Hospitality 2023 29

Restaurant Business

JANUARY 24, 2024

Marketing Bites: How offering freebies could get you in hot water. Plus, Applebee’s Date Night Pass promo broke some hearts.

Marketing 116

Marketing 116

Restaurant Business

JANUARY 24, 2024

Firecracker Shrimp brings a sweet-spicy flavor profile and new protein to the fast-casual’s pan-Asian lineup.

Menu 124

Menu Food 124

Advertisement

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.

Small Business