Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 9, 2024
According to the National Restaurant Association, competition in the restaurant sector is strong. In fact, 45 percent of restaurant operators expect competition to be more intense than last year. Why? A chief reason is due to caution or uncertainty exhibited by conscious consumers, with 48 percent saying they are taking the ‘wait and see’ approach and holding back on spending in 2024.
EATER
APRIL 9, 2024
Photo illustration by Andrea D’Aquino ; see below for full image credits Look to the restaurant world and local thrift shops to inspire your next plate purchase There’s nothing like a nicely outfitted kitchen to make a new apartment feel like home. Having nice dinnerware may seem like a secondary concern, especially when you’re busy hiring movers and figuring out how to pay the new electric company.
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Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 9, 2024
More than half of respondents (54 percent) expressed optimism about the positive impact of AI in the restaurant industry, according to a survey from Slang.ai. Despite this optimism, less than one-third of operators currently utilize AI indicating untapped potential for technological integration within the industry. A promising 71.6 percent of restaurant operators plan to adopt AI soon, with nearly 94 percent acknowledging its necessity to remain competitive.
Culinary Cues
APRIL 9, 2024
Most of us have been there at some point. You know the feeling and you shake your head thinking back to those moments. You thought you were good, a solid line cook or prep cook, a couple years of experience under your belt working in a busy restaurant. You were on fire and felt confident that you would be a star in any operation. So, you applied for a job at one of the best restaurants in town, a place admired by all.
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Restaurant Business
APRIL 9, 2024
Five units were in California but the fast-food wage there was not to blame, the fast casual said. The closed restaurants in 10 states and the District of Columbia were "underperformers.
The Rail
APRIL 9, 2024
By Nick Dimatteo, Fortyfivegames Growing up in the ‘80s, many Saturday mornings included me watching The Jetsons over a bowl of neon-colored, sugar infused cereal (prize inside the box!). The Jetsons were a space-age nuclear family with some pretty amazing inventions and technological wonders at their disposal. I could only imagine a world where you could actually see the people you were on the phone with and have conversations with the family robot.
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Crunchtime
APRIL 9, 2024
In our 2023 Restaurant Operations Report , respondents shared that stores are insufficiently staffed—either understaffed or overstaffed—for 38% of shifts in any given week. With the added challenges of complicated labor laws and minimum wage hikes, it’s no wonder that more than half indicated they plan to invest in labor scheduling technology in the coming year.
Clover - Restaurants
APRIL 9, 2024
Thankfully, the restaurant industry has bounced back from those difficult times, but one thing is still true–supply chain challenges continue to be obstacles that cannot be overlooked. Reliable, quality food suppliers for restaurants are one of the few key components that a dining establishment must have to remain operational. As a result, take time to carefully vet and build relationships with your key partners.
Open for Business
APRIL 9, 2024
Loyalty is more than a frequent guest punch card or a points-based rewards program in the restaurant world. It’s about making meaningful connections with guests to keep them coming back time and time again. Think of the couple celebrating their anniversary at the same table each year or the solo diner who frequents the neighborhood café for their morning ritual.
Crunchtime
APRIL 9, 2024
In our 2023 Restaurant Operations Report , respondents shared that stores are insufficiently staffed—either understaffed or overstaffed—for 38% of shifts in any given week. With the added challenges of complicated labor laws and minimum wage hikes, it’s no wonder that more than half indicated they plan to invest in labor scheduling technology in the coming year.
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.
Open for Business
APRIL 9, 2024
As most restaurant owners will know, MICHELIN stars are one of the highest accolades you can receive. But do you fully understand the MICHELIN rating system and how it differs from other accolades, like Bib Gourmand and MICHELIN Recommended? Here, we demystify MICHELIN’s methodology and break down what each distinction signifies, along with how to interpret these prestigious seals of approval.
SpotOn
APRIL 9, 2024
A BBQ joint in El Paso and a jewelry store in San Antonio have one thing in common. Both businesses must pay their employees the same minimum wage rate as mandated by Texas labor laws. With operational costs rising each year, forcing businesses to change how they manage their employees and finances, we've put together a simple guide on the minimum wage for business owners and workers alike.
Restaurant Business
APRIL 9, 2024
Restaurant interest in the technology is growing as labor costs rise. Bite said the fundraise will help it meet the demand.
EATER
APRIL 9, 2024
Lille Allen The iconic Catalan condiment will make friends with whatever you happen to be eating One of my favorite questions to ask people is to name their desert island hot sauce. While I commiserate with my fellow capsaicin lovers over our masochistic tendencies, I’m not that interested in the level of heat that your answer indicates you’re capable of enduring.
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Restaurant Business
APRIL 9, 2024
But Chick-fil-A and Starbucks remain their favorite restaurants, according to the latest Piper Sandler Taking Stock With Teens Survey.
Sante
APRIL 9, 2024
The Sommeliers Choice Awards (SCA) stands as a unique platform offering an exclusive opportunity for wine brands to captivate America’s Continue Reading The post Top Sommeliers of USA will judge wines at the 2024 Sommeliers Choice Awards. appeared first on Santé Magazine.
Restaurant Business
APRIL 9, 2024
The company uses AI and historical sales data to adjust restaurants' menu prices in real time.
EATER
APRIL 9, 2024
Photo illustration by Andrea D’Aquino ; see below for full credits Is an Instant Pot really more useful than a crockpot? Ina Garten’s cookbook How Easy Is That? has a section calling out the kitchen appliances and home goods that make her life easier: sturdy measuring cups, a large stockpot, and. two dishwashers. I love Ina, but girl, we live in a society.
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Restaurant Business
APRIL 9, 2024
Menu Talk: The Catalonian chef spent a decade in Singapore but also fell in love with Japanese food before opening his restaurant.
EATER
APRIL 9, 2024
Photo illustration by Andrea D’Aquino ; see below for full credits The best kitchen essentials, from appliances to pantry staples to cookware.
Restaurant Business
APRIL 9, 2024
In the transcript of this week's Restaurant Rewind podcast, read about one of the most colorful characters ever to influence the business.
Chef's Resources
APRIL 9, 2024
March 9, 2024 How to Successfully Retain Restaurant Customers in 2024 It’s easy to fall into the trap of focusing solely on how to attract new customers, and not have a plan for how to retain restaurant customers. Returning customers offer the most value to your restaurant. A strong contingent of loyal patrons can do […] The post How to Successfully Retain Restaurant Customers in 2024 appeared first on Chefs Resources.
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Restaurant Business
APRIL 9, 2024
ExpandShare is designed to simplify and digitize restaurant employee training with readymade modules and a mobile app.
Restaurant Business
APRIL 9, 2024
The nutrition police and plant-based advocates have pushed people away from eating beef. But times they are a changing.
Restaurant Business
APRIL 9, 2024
In another example of state-level efforts to limit workplace obligations, the state is looking to prohibit local jurisdictions from requiring heat protections and predictive scheduling.
Restaurant Business
APRIL 9, 2024
Restaurant Rewind: During his 64 years, he drew a spotlight time and again, though not always for positive reasons.
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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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