7 Shifts
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Diners are turning to online ordering in increasing numbers because of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on on-premise dining. According to a survey conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence, 40% of Americans are ordering more food for takeout and delivery now than they were before the pandemic. This rise in digital interactions has made it critical for restaurants to have well-designed websites.
Restaurant365
OCTOBER 30, 2020
In a restaurant, there’s always something that needs to be done. Maybe it’s organizing the walk-in, folding the napkins for the front of the house, or reworking the menus. As a restaurant owner or manager, sometimes you may need to jump in to help keep business running smoothly. However, the day-to-day tasks can distract from the bigger-picture work that is essential for your long-term business health: restaurant operations management.
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Goliath Consulting
OCTOBER 19, 2020
2020 has been quite a learning experience. From social distancing to customers wearing face masks, the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced us to new vocabulary and concepts never heard of in the restaurant industry: businesses had to sell grocery items and toilet paper during the quarantine, specialty menu items had to go due to supply chain issues and some indoor spaces had to be closed off to accommodate new safety measures.
Culinary Cues
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Let’s not confuse freedom with a desire to do whatever we want without a system of order or respect for the discipline of structure. We can both be free and still respect the need for that discipline that comes from organization. A well-run kitchen is not a free-form environment where every cook does his or her own thing or moves to the beat of his or her own drum.
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Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 8, 2020
The food and restaurant industry has been steadily moving toward greater visualization of menus options. Plain text evolved into beautiful food photography and video boards. The next phase in the advancement of food imagery will be in the application of 3D and Augmented Reality (AR) menus. AR technology enables the customer to use their own smartphone to display immersive 3D models onto a surface in front of them.
Social Hospitality
OCTOBER 28, 2020
The hospitality industry is the poster child of customer-centricity and always putting the customers’ needs first. This mindset is now embodied by other industries as well. Customers are now accustomed to a new level of customer care. Thus, those in the world of hospitality need to, again, elevate their own service and boost the experience they provide to guests.
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Focus POS
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Operating a restaurant requires a certain degree of understanding when it comes to customers. You need to be relevant, and to do that, you must be in touch with what customers want so that you can deliver on those expectations. Believe it or not, this isn’t always easier said than done. With a loyalty program that resonates with what your customers value, you open the doors to greater communication with your customer base that translates to much more than just increased revenue.
Perfect Daily Grind
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Coffee and chocolate have plenty in common. Both come from plants that thrive in equatorial tropical countries, both are sought after for their beans, and both are roasted to unlock their true potential. There is also sometimes an overlap in flavour. Chocolate is a common tasting note used when talking about coffee. Therefore, it seems natural that we would combine chocolate and coffee to create a beverage.
Culinary Cues
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Anyone who has tied on an apron in a professional kitchen understands the physical nature of the work. We know about the aching muscles, the throbbing feet, the faltering knees, and the heat – did I mention the heat? But we don’t often take the time to stop and pay attention to the intellect of the cook and the broader skills that few careers can boast.
Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Extraordinary times always seem to lead to extraordinary innovations, and the restaurant industry is currently in the midst of perhaps the greatest time of upheaval, ever. And yet, despite the high unemployment, Quick Service Restaurants are one of the few sectors still hiring in massive numbers. So, what are the big brands doing right that they are not only surviving, but thriving during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Social Hospitality
OCTOBER 28, 2020
The hospitality industry is the poster child of customer-centricity and always putting the customers’ needs first. This mindset is now embodied by other industries as well. Customers are now accustomed to a new level of customer care. Thus, those in the world of hospitality need to, again, elevate their own service and boost the experience they provide to guests.
7 Shifts
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Efficient communication between managers and employees is key to restaurant success, especially during the unprecedented times of 2020. Many restaurant owners understand that proper internal communication leads to increasing employee productivity and trust. By improving communication efficiencies, you can create better connections between your employees, regardless of their role.
Bottleneck Management
OCTOBER 24, 2020
Best Fall Beers. Fall has arrived and with it, all of the best fall beers of the season. If there’s one good thing about the weather becoming a little cooler, it’s these beers that keep us warm. We wanted to know what our industry experts drink in the fall, so we surveyed them to get a jumpstart on stocking our fridge. What’s your favorite beer to drink during the fall?
Goliath Consulting
OCTOBER 6, 2020
The Benefits of Owning a Franchise Restaurant Business. We discussed in our earlier blogs why it is a great time to buy a food franchise in 2020 through 2021. Prospects continue to be bright for fast food and fast-casual franchises: Papa John’s Pizza just announced their plan to open 1,000 new stores over the next five years (1), and Whataburger hinted an offer of offering new franchising units for the first time in 20 years (2).
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Culinary Cues
OCTOBER 24, 2020
Consider this – the menu is the most important component of a successful restaurant and once designed it can, and should, impact every other aspect of the business. These aspects include: décor, skill level of staff, style of service, pricing, profit, type of vendors selected, kitchen layout, equipment selection, marketing and advertising, pay scales, dining room seating, type of china, glassware and flatware, even the location and color scheme for the exterior of the restaurant.
Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 15, 2020
As consumers expect more convenient ways to get their favorite meals – even more so than ever before amidst the pandemic – adding delivery has enabled restaurants to meet those demands and grow digital sales. In fact, delivery has become mission critical. According to William Blair , delivery is projected to have a 25 percent CAGR over four years, growing from about $25 billion in 2018 to $62 billion in 2022.
Hot Schedules
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Blog. New Study Reveals PEO Impact Throughout the Pandemic. An industry study that closely examined the impact PEOs have had on business outcomes for their clients throughout the pandemic. R ecently the National Association of Professional Employer Organization (NAPEO) and independent analytics and research firm, McBassi & Company, published an industry study that closely examined the impact PEOs have had on business outcomes for their clients throughout the pandemic.
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Indoor Media
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Did you know that it costs your auto shop five times more to acquire a new customer than to keep an existing one? Financially, it only makes sense to focus on maintaining repeat customers, and one of the best ways to do that is with an auto repair loyalty program. Research shows that 79% of consumers look for deals in loyalty and reward programs before making a purchase.
ChowNow
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Like so many other places, California has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. One in three restaurants in the state will close down due to the economic fallout, and 76 percent of operators report that they urgently need rent relief. Against this backdrop, it’s important to illuminate the restaurants that are adapting and surviving during the pandemic. .
Culinary Cues
OCTOBER 7, 2020
As a chef, I have long admired the craft of the Patissier and Boulanger. Chefs readily admit that the skill set of a dedicated pastry chef or bread baker is quite different from that of the savory chef. Aside from the innate artistic talent for detailed presentations – the pastry chef is far more adept at applying the exactness of chemistry to food, and far more intent on the details and patience required to present incredible works on a plate.
Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 12, 2020
How to improve customer experience, capitalize on new opportunities, and implement innovative technologies. Even in this challenging time for the industry, restaurants are finding innovative ways to better serve the needs of their customers. They are evolving at breakneck speed to keep up with constantly changing rules and regulations, but still managing to innovate as they go.
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EATER
OCTOBER 19, 2020
It all has to do with ventilation, aerosols, and the fact that restaurant workers are stuck in the same air for hours while working indoors Outdoor restaurant dining is perhaps the closest we’ve come to a return to normalcy since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic: Sidewalk and patio setups offer a familiar service while, if approached responsibly, mitigate risk.
7 Shifts
OCTOBER 15, 2020
As the Head of U.S. Operations for 7shifts, I have been based in the New York technology and hospitality space for years (including a leadership role at Yelp for nearly a decade). Never before has our local market experienced such a massive disruption to the restaurant industry as we are experiencing with the Coronavirus pandemic. Every restaurant has been forced to adapt their operations in order to survive and ultimately grow for the future.
Indoor Media
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Do you wish your auto repair shop’s name was on the lips of every potential customer in town? Automotive radio ads can bring that vision to life! Spark brand buzz, generate conversations about your fantastic services, and increase profits through consistent, memorable radio advertising. Here’s how: 5 Keys to Automotive Radio Ads Before you invest, make sure your strategy for automotive radio ads will: Focus on Branding Hit your Target Market (and not much more) Frequently Hit You
Future Food
OCTOBER 20, 2020
Melbourne based dining barriers to meet covid safe requirements (Image via Facebook). Trends for 2022 Re-engaging with Food in a Design Led World. 2021 is going to be, in the parlance of your local footy team, a rebuilding year. So much damage has been done to retail in general and hospitality in particular this year that 2021 is going to be a year to heal, slowly getting back on public transport and getting settled into the Next Normal. 2022, then, is shaping up as a really interesting year.
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Running a profitable restaurant requires more than great food and service. Our guide breaks down five actionable strategies to help you control costs and maximize profitability. Learn how to track and reduce food waste, optimize labor costs with smart scheduling, make data-driven decisions with regular P&L reviews, and manage fixed and variable costs efficiently.
Xtra Chef
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Managing and making the most of tight budgets has never been more important for restaurant operators. And with labor controls still uncertain in the wake of COVID-19, controlling restaurant food costs become even more important to maximize profitability. But what else can be done to reduce operating costs? Take a look at how your restaurants handle maintenance!
Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Adults with confirmed COVID-19 were twice as likely to have dined at a restaurant in the 14 days before becoming ill, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That statistic is alarming — both for consumers and the restaurant industry. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues past the six-month mark, people remain wary about dining out.
EATER
OCTOBER 5, 2020
White-centered food narratives appear most often at major chains. It’s time to hold them accountable. I’m a professional chef, and up until three years ago, I had no idea what barbacoa really meant. I thought I did. I’d eaten my fair share of “barbacoa” at Chipotle, where its shredded-beef burrito was my splurge order. But on a tour of Xochimilco, a tapestry of canals and artificial islands that was once a major source of local produce for Mexico City, Paco, my tour guide, took me to his favorit
ChowNow
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Part three of a series that explores how restaurants are surviving and thriving in the COVID-19 pandemic. . As we’ve spoken with restaurateurs across the country to share their experiences during the pandemic, we’ve come across very different types of businesses. First, we featured Jonathan Chen of China Moon , a family-run restaurant that has been serving its guests since 1994.
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