Marketman
DECEMBER 21, 2019
Whether your restaurant is preparing for its grand opening night or will be celebrating its 10 year anniversary, it is never a bad time to begin implementing the best restaurant management practices and improving your processes. Often times, restaurant owners, albeit with the greatest of intentions, possess little to no restaurant management knowledge.
7 Shifts
DECEMBER 27, 2019
Did you know that the average American switches jobs every 4.2 years ? The average restaurant employee, however, change jobs every 56 days ! It’s a miracle that restaurants remain a significant part of the economy despite this major staffing problem. How does this revolving door affect the restaurant industry? Turnover creates more than just financial repercussions.
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Social Hospitality
DECEMBER 17, 2019
It can be tricky to find new ways to improve your restaurant sales. Ambitious brick-and-mortar business must adapt to digital advances in order to profit. Running a restaurant business means keeping up with challenges as well as emerging tech. Instead of thinking about technology as a necessary evil, embrace it and utilize it to facilitate certain processes.
Benchmarque
DECEMBER 15, 2019
As a restaurant manager or business owner, you play a significant role in employee satisfaction, retention and productivity. According to performance management company Gallup , managers account for up to 70% of the variance in employee engagement. Want to boost performance at your restaurant? Do your part to improve how the front of house and back of house work together.
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.
Embrace the Suck
DECEMBER 25, 2019
Having worked as a consultant for a large foodservice distributor for 4 years, I learned a lot about their business. A lot of stuff they don’t want you to know! My mission is to you the independent restaurant that is trying to thrive and not just survives in today’s ultra-competitive restaurant industry. It’s my duty to give you an edge that can help you run a more profitable business.
Restaurant365
DECEMBER 12, 2019
Technology impacts nearly every aspect of our lives. For restaurants in particular, the impact of how technology is changing the restaurant industry is only growing bigger. It is not only changing foodservice, it’s becoming integral to maintaining successful, profitable operations. From the front counter to the kitchen, technology is everywhere in restaurants.
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Culinary Cues
DECEMBER 30, 2019
I have the privilege of working with many different restaurants and food businesses. Some are very successful, while others are hanging by a thread. Some are owned by individuals who have the knowledge and the wisdom of seasoned business people, while others struggle to find a path to survival. Some have their feet planted firmly on the ground with a system that is time tested and solid, while others tend to drift in and out of consciousness.
Deliverect
DECEMBER 30, 2019
The online delivery market continues to grow at a breakneck pace, with over 16 million USD in European revenue in 2019. But more growth also means more competition. So what does it take to make it in this dynamic market? We’ll break it down for you. #1 Create a watertight menu. Cities are more diverse and multicultural than ever before, so it’s important to cater to your cosmopolitan clientele by making sure your menu has enough variety - something you can do by segmenting.
Focus POS
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Who is the next-generation customer and what are their expectations? Today’s diners are well-connected, tech savvy, and expect a high-quality restaurant customer experience—whether visiting a five-star restaurant, fast-casual, or the drive-through. As a restaurateur, understanding where the bar is set, is the first step toward capitalizing on the customer journey.
Transact
DECEMBER 18, 2019
2020 is just around the corner and it’s an exciting time to be in the business! Every year brings changes to how customers interact with restaurants, and every year new technologies pop up to help restaurants keep up. . Let’s review some of the most likely trends we will see in the restaurant industry for 2020. . Mobile Technology. There’s an app for everything these days.
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7 Shifts
DECEMBER 11, 2019
A strong franchisor-franchisee relationship can be a thing of beauty. Clever marketing and strong branding from a restaurant’s corporate offices can boost sales for franchised restaurants. In turn, this gives franchisors more money from royalty fees, which creates a mutually beneficial cycle for restaurant success. However, with the highs usually come the lows.
Social Hospitality
DECEMBER 2, 2019
The Acai berry market expands across the globe. According to Kenneth Research (September 2019), the Acai berry market was valued at $712 million in 2017, and it is expected to grow at a steady rate of 12.71% between 2018-2025. The Acai berry market ‘s fast growth has a lot to do with social media. Have you seen the rate at which people post photos of their vibrant purple smoothie bowls?
Culinary Cues
DECEMBER 1, 2019
Every year, this weekend is the official time to celebrate small businesses. In preparation for the holiday gift giving season it was somehow decided that it was appropriate to recognize those private businesses within your community by stopping in to say hello, thank them for all that they do, and spend a little money. After paying that small bit of tribute it is back to business as usual – spending money with the familiarity of chains, well known and heavily advertised brands, and buy on-line
Sante
DECEMBER 30, 2019
A Rich World of Hospitality, Brought to you by Santé. Emiliano De Laurentiis. 2019 was a stellar year for Santé as we continued to give you industry-relevant content through an expanded syndication network. In 2019 Santé reached over 1.5 million followers with articles and podcasts. We now publish online, via email, on Apple News, Google News, and Restaurateur Connection.
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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.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 4, 2019
Almost every brick-and-mortar business needs good signage. For many companies in a variety of industries, the design above the door plays a major role in encouraging potential customers to step inside. Restaurants and cafés are no exception, but there are some unique considerations when developing signs for an eatery. From the types of typography used to the current state of repair, your signage says a lot about the kinds of food and drink you offer, the atmosphere of your establishment and
Focus POS
DECEMBER 17, 2019
In a hospitality environment, restaurant wait times are always a top concern for restaurant operators and customers alike. Long wait times can cause customer satisfaction to take a nose dive, and it doesn’t take an hour-long wait to do that. Even moderate wait times can cause customers to second-guess whether they made the right decision by choosing your restaurant.
7 Shifts
DECEMBER 3, 2019
The people have spoken, and your restaurant franchise is a winner. In a sea of restaurants nationwide, yours has stuck out and been successful. That’s not a feat to be taken lightly, and as the old saying goes, you should never quit while you’re ahead. Therefore, it might be time to expand your franchise and lay the foundation for one (or even several) more franchise locations.
Perfect Daily Grind
DECEMBER 15, 2019
Try to imagine a coffee shop without a barista. Now try to imagine it without an espresso machine. Which seems the most improbable? Machines have been a quintessential part of the coffee shop for over a century, while the smiling barista has become a cliché both in and outside of the coffee industry. But as machinery keeps developing and our customer service and coffee expectations grow, what roles do the two play?
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Culinary Cues
DECEMBER 14, 2019
I vividly remember flying out of Buffalo, New York in 1971 for Army Basic Training at Fort Jackson. It was, ironically, my first time on a plane and considering that this was at the peak of the Vietnam War, I was doubly nervous. It had been my second year in college when in the first draft lottery – my number came up as 17. I managed to sign up for a National Guard Unit and at least felt that after “Basic” I could count on staying away from the jungle.
Food Business
DECEMBER 17, 2019
When I ran my restaurant one of the many things that made ownership difficult was getting staff on the same page, so the guests’ experience is actually what you intended. That’s why there is value in workshops. I think there are two basic types: occasional workshops to improve hospitality, and an ongoing educational series of workshops that are staff led.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 17, 2019
As a concept, “eatertainment” is not new. It’s evolved from the “arcade and pizza” format of Chuck E. Cheese and Gattiland to venues that offer several activities including Pinstripes and the ever-expanding Punch Bowl Social and target adults. Eatertainment is defined as “a guest experience that involves food and/or beverage dining before, after, or during other activities.” The “eatertainment” concept emerged in the early 2000s due to the ri
Future Food
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Trends that will shape the future of your food and hospitality projects for 2020. Trends are no longer limited to the cuisines on offer or the style of service. The ‘whole experience’ is what matters. Customers have feelings, opinions and are savvy when it comes to choosing where to spend their money. However, food and service will always be at the heart of hospitality.
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7 Shifts
DECEMBER 18, 2019
It’s December, and the air is seasoned with the scent of cinnamon, spice, and everything nice. January is fast-approaching, and hot lunch spots will soon be back on the mind of every highschool and college student in your area. Want to capture the hungry, back-to-school lunch crowd for January? Get ahead of it with our 12 favorite restaurant lunch special ideas for you to feature.
Sante
DECEMBER 22, 2019
SantaSack.png. Author(s): Emiliano De Laurentiis. Teaser: After working hard all year, this is a time to reflect on past achievements and chart the course of where we want to go in the New Year. The holidays have arrived and it’s time to relax with friends and family, enjoy our favorite food and drink, and take a deep breath. After working hard all year, this is a time to reflect on past achievements and chart the course of where we want to go in the New Year.
Buzztime Business
DECEMBER 4, 2019
Make 2020 your best year yet!!! Here are the top bar and restaurant goals to set and a step by step guide on how to achieve these New Year's resolutions. The post How to Rock 2020 (5 Best Bar + Restaurant New Year’s Resolutions) appeared first on Buzztime.
360Training
DECEMBER 11, 2019
The restaurant industry is vibrant, active—and full of job opportunities. If you’re interested in a career in the restaurant industry, but don’t know where to start, this blog post is for you. Below, we’re reviewing some of the most common jobs in the restaurant industry and what they entail. This way, you can decide which job is right for you!
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 11, 2019
How Multi-domain Data Governance Works from Farm-to-Fork. With the escalation of recalls in the food industry leaving a blizzard of regulation in its wake, it is becoming increasingly important that regulatory environments, legal restrictions or requirements, authorizations and accreditations, industry standard practices, and security over monitoring of activity is managed to ensure compliance – even as these mandates become increasingly difficult to understand, Implement or update.
Focus POS
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Sustainability is about cutting costs, eliminating waste, and improving your bottom line. Everything from proper inventory and vendor management to optimal energy and paper consumption is vital to creating a sustainable restaurant environment that is running as lean and clean as possible. Additionally, there are key restaurant technologies that you can leverage in your restaurant to help incorporate cost-reducing sustainable practices.
7 Shifts
DECEMBER 12, 2019
This post covers general information and does not constitute legal or tax advice — for advice specific to your business, be sure to consult with a professional. Running payroll for a restaurant can seem intimidating. All the taxes, timecard corrections, tip splitting, and IRS forms are a lot to handle. And while using a payroll processor certainly makes things easier, there can still be many steps to remember and lots of information to gather when you’re running payroll.
Sante
DECEMBER 15, 2019
Stacey Sears. Early pioneers in artisanal spirits create a legacy of distilling innovation. The Karakasevic family, early pioneers in producing small-batch artisanal spirits, has maintained a devout passion for distilling over 13 generations. Despite Charbay Distillery’s start in 1983, Founder Milorad (Miles) Karakasevic had family ties to wine and brandy making dating back to the mid-1700s.
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a
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