August, 2023

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How big restaurant chains are using artificial intelligence

Restaurant Business

Brands like Chipotle, Starbucks and Domino's are leaning on AI to do things like predict traffic, set prices and bake pizzas before they're even ordered.

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Can Subscription Models Benefit Restaurants and Guests?

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant loyalty programs are nothing new so what can restaurants do to stand out from the competition and better engage with guests to build relationships? Many are trying out subscription models to see if they can benefit restaurants and guests. To learn more about how loyalty programs are evolving, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Joseph Yetter, the General Manager of Punchh, a PAR Technology Company.

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Chefs on the Line

Modern Restaurant Management

General Mills Foodservice is putting the Chefs of the Mills to the test against back-of-house obstacles in its new “Chefs on the Line” video series, Each episode will challenge General Mills Foodservice’s resident culinary experts with the high-stakes scenarios that foodservice operators face every day. In the first episode, General Mills Foodservice corporate chefs Ted Osorio and Jessie Kordosky must throw together a brunch service with no staff, using only what’s on han

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Inspirational Restaurant Floor Plan and Layout Examples

The Eat Restaurant

Good food is the most important thing about any restaurant. Yet, more and more customers tend to care if the place looks, smells, and sounds good.

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HR’s Complete 2025 Calendar of Important Dates

HR leaders can use this calendar from Paycor to track important HR and payroll tax dates. The 2025 calendar includes: Tax filing dates Federal reporting deadlines Bank holidays Links to relevant tax forms …and more! Get your 2025 HR calendar today!

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How to hire the best staff for your restaurant

Open for Business

Finding staff for a restaurant can be a big challenge in the hospitality industry. Knowing how to hire employees can make or break your restaurant. A reliable, dedicated staff is your biggest asset, but high-quality employees are hard to find—especially when the industry is still feeling the effects of a labor shortage. Whether you’re staffing a new restaurant, looking for seasonal employees , or streamlining your interview process, you always want to know the best way to hire restaurant employe

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In the legal minefield of restaurant surcharges, it's all about disclosure

Restaurant Business

Whether a "service charge," "living wage fee" or "happy kitchen fee," how surcharges appear on guest checks—and how they are disclosed—can be key in protecting a restaurant from costly litigation.

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The ROI of Ops Excellence: How Restaurants Can Measure the Value of Better Scheduling and Labor Management

Crunchtime

This is the fourth part in a five-part series about understanding the ROI of ops excellence in restaurants. So far, we’ve outlined the overall value of ops excellence, explored how better inventory and food cost management impact profitability, and looked at the ROI of completing work correctly and on time. Now, we’re focusing on the ROI of labor management–understanding the value of labor management through better scheduling and compliance and the impact on profitability and employee engagement

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THE EVOLUTION OF THE AMERICAN RESTAURANT

Culinary Cues

PART TWO: The Era of the Chef: Ah, now things really changed. The once restaurateur-centric restaurant was about to become chef-centric. Seemingly happening overnight – the chef went from a behind the scenes after-thought to a celebrity. Beginning with a few flamboyant artisans like Jeremiah Tower, Paul Prudhomme, Wolfgang Puck, and Alice Waters – the chef came out from behind the curtain as the star of the show, the person responsible for over-the-top food that wowed and inspired people of all

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Avoiding Mistakes in Loyalty Programs

Modern Restaurant Management

Viewers of "The Bear" understand how viral trends tempt first-time guests, but how do restaurants convert those novelty-seekers into brand champions and realize long-term value? Loyalty expert Hope Neiman, CMO at Tillster, says these are the four things she sees that restaurants often get wrong when building loyalty programs + brand champions: Lack of clarity and consistency.

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Tutorial: How to Enroll in ChowNow’s Apple Developer Program

ChowNow

Eager to establish a stronger connection with your customers and increase repeat orders? With branded mobile apps, Diners are much more likely to reorder. Our restaurants who have purchased an iOS and Android app typically see a 2x increase in orders. With branded mobile apps from ChowNow, your restaurant is effectively purchasing real estate on customers’ phones.

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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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What Buzztime can do for your Bar Today, Tomorrow, and into the Future.

Buzztime Business

The future is bright for Buzztime we continue to build experiences that bring guests into bars and keep them coming back. This fall we are bringing back one of our most popular features in QB1 and will continue to bring new and engaging experiences to our Bar Buddies. Join us for a webinar on Wednesday, September 6th at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT to hear about Buzztime can bring to your location now and into the future.

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HOW TO FAIL AS A RESTAURATEUR  

Sante

If failure is so common in the restaurant industry, shouldn’t we study it?

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The ROI of Ops Excellence: How Restaurants Can Measure the Value of Improved Team Execution in Every Location

Crunchtime

This is the third part in a five-part series about understanding the ROI of ops excellence in restaurants. First, we outlined the overall value of ops excellence in restaurants , and then explored how better inventory and food cost management impact profitability.

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MISE EN PLACE – THE CHEF’S DISEASE

Culinary Cues

The very thing that makes a complex kitchen environment work is the same thing that drives non-culinary folks away from professional chefs. Everything has a place, and everything is in its place, is a mantra that becomes an obsession with cooks and chefs. It is the very act that allows cooks to push through the chaos of a restaurant kitchen day with military precision and awareness of looming uncertainty.

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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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Propel Your Restaurant Chain to Sophisticated Analytics with Better Data Management  

Modern Restaurant Management

There have never been more ways for restaurants to capture information about customers. Yet, restaurateurs often struggle to keep pace with marketing trends. Yes, data is more abundant than ever, but data is only a tool. It isn’t useful in its own right. It needs to be used in a way that has utility for restaurateurs before it can take your restaurant to new heights.

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In England’s Lake District, a Gingerbread House Defies Fantasy

EATER

Grasmere Gingerbread For the last 169 years, Grasmere Gingerbread has been selling sweets beside the much-visited graveyard that houses William Wordsworth, becoming a tourist attraction in its own right The village of Grasmere literally straddles the River Rothay in the middle of northwest England’s Lake District and figuratively the perilous line between quaint and twee, between historic detail and modern invention meant to charm tourists into spending money.

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How to run your restaurant from your back pocket with a restaurant management system mobile app

Margin Edge

Running a successful restaurant involves juggling multiple tasks and responsibilities, from managing invoices and inventory to keeping track of sales and budgets. It’s a full-on adventure – with every day bringing its own set of challenges. In this fast-paced industry, having the right tools and tech stack can make all the difference.

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Dickey’s put a restaurant up for sale. Its franchisee was surprised

Restaurant Business

The fast casual’s franchisees say they’re struggling with its price restrictions, coupled with high costs. And one operator says the barbecue chain put her store on the market without her knowledge.

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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.

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How to Write Your Restaurant Communication Plan

Crunchtime

This post was contributed by Sage, a Crunchtime accounting and payroll integration partner. In the restaurant industry, communication is vital. You have to make sure front-of-house and back-of-house staff are in sync and that employees know what’s expected of them. You also need to connect with your customers as part of a positive experience.

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Learning from Biodiversity for Business with Chef Chantelle Nicholson

Bizimply

Hospitality Mavericks Podcast: Learning from Biodiversity for Business with Chef Chantelle Nicholson, founder of Apricity. Discover the recipe for success of the restaurant with "conscious cooking, joyful dining" as the chef shares their team culture and how she overcomes industry challenges. The post Learning from <b>Biodiversity for Business</b> with Chef Chantelle Nicholson appeared first on Bizimply.

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AI Isn’t the Magic Marketing Bullet Restaurants Think It Is

Modern Restaurant Management

While AI has potential benefits to numerous, critical industries, there’s a huge learning curve for the development of a true AI solution, and there are significant limitations to its effectiveness during this learning period. While it’s promising, it’s not the magic bullet to increase your revenue in 2023. Conversely, proven solutions exist that can increase your guest personalization and drive new revenue, today.

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After Two ‘100-Year Floods’ in Just a Dozen Years, Vermont Restaurants Look to Rebuild Stronger

EATER

As much as 39 inches of water filled Three Penny Taproom after a storm last month. | Three Penny Taproom A soggy summer has led to widespread water damage across the Green Mountain State — again. Here’s how restaurateurs are staying afloat in the aftermath. Just a few hours before rain that would flood pockets of Vermont and bring the capital city to an “apocalyptic” standstill began, the owner of Three Penny Taproom in Montpelier was putting the final screw in place on a $300,000 restaurant exp

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Maximize Restaurant Profitability: 5 Key Strategies to Control Costs Effectively

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.

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Three Finger Jack

Sante

Three Finger Jack Cabernet Sauvignon is a breathtaking experience that left a strong, indelible impression on my palate. The wine delivers an unparalleled depth of flavor courtesy of its robust, structured build, which is further reinforced with dense tannins.

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Benefits of upgrading restaurant POS systems

Restaurant Business

Operators should consider how a modern system can set up a restaurant for today’s tech-savvy customer and scale with tech advances for years to come.

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The Restaurant Operator’s Guide to Fair Workweek in 2023

Crunchtime

Learn how Fair Workweek laws affect multi-unit restaurant operations and how to set your stores up for success amid ever-changing restrictions.

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Creating a Positive Workplace Culture: Insights from Professor Ashley Godfrey

Bizimply

Hospitality Mavericks Podcast - Creating a Positive Workplace Culture: Insights from Ashley Godfrey, Professor of Escoffier School Of Culinary Arts on how theory can help hospitality managers overcome real-world hospitality challenges. The post Creating a <b>Positive Workplace Culture</b>: Insights from Professor Ashley Godfrey appeared first on Bizimply.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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.

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Seven Things to Consider Before Investing in a Food Concept

Modern Restaurant Management

As an investor in some of America’s most iconic brands, I’ve identified some key elements that every food brand can focus on in 2023 to grow and scale their business. When looking to invest in a food concept, we look for these seven elements: 1. Strong Unit Economics and Profitability In 2023, investors are looking for businesses that have their fundamentals down and are disciplined in their operations.

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An Indigenous-Led Team Is Transforming a Minneapolis Superfund Site Into an Urban Farm

EATER

Cassandra Holmes. | Drew Arrieta A new deal with the city of East Phillips, Minneapolis could rehabilitate a former superfund site — and reinvigorate the members of the Little Earth of United Tribes who live there This story was originally published on Civil Eats. Cassandra Holmes got involved in environmental justice organizing after her 16-year-old son , Trinidad Flores, died in 2013 upon suddenly developing dilated cardiomyopathy, a heart condition that scientists have found to be associated

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Moscato D’Asti – Italy’s Most Popular Sparkler

Sante

Moscato D'Asti Nivole Vineyards - Photo Courtesy Michele Chiarlo WineryMoscato d’Asti is one of Italy’s most recognizable wines. It is a delicate, effervescent, and aromatic wine made from Moscato Bianco, which has been grown for centuries in northern Piedmont in the province of Asti. Moscato d’Asti’s popularity is attributed to its freshness and lightness, which makes it enjoyable at any time and during any season.

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Krystal hopes selling some restaurants will spur growth

Restaurant Business

The burger chain is planning a “strategic refranchising program,” refranchising restaurants in certain markets to operators that then build more locations.

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2025 Payroll Calendar Templates (Biweekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly)

Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!