EATER
JULY 3, 2024
Photo illustration by Lille Allen; see below for full credits Step one: Get 3 million bananas The Olympics are all about numbers: 500, the number of meters in a freestyle swim; 20, the maximum-possible points in rhythmic gymnastics; 3 million, the number of bananas the culinary team at Olympic Village think they’ll need over the course of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, which take place over two weeks this summer.
Bottleneck Management
JULY 9, 2024
Pickles and Beer: A Dill-icious Duo Let’s talk pickles and beer. This timeless pairing has been a favorite forever, and it keeps getting better. We’ve rounded up what’s brining in the pickle and beer scene right now. A Classic Combo Pickles and beer have always complemented each other. The tangy, salty crunch of a good pickle can enhance the flavors of a crisp, refreshing beer.
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The Salt
JULY 31, 2024
When he’s not in the pool, Henrik Christiansen is documenting his deepening obsession with the gooey treats. His many dramatic TikToks are spreading muffin fever across the Olympic Village and beyond.
7 Shifts
JULY 12, 2024
Many operators struggle with low profit margins, and it’s easy to fall into this trap. In fact, the average restaurant profit margin just falls between 3% and 6%. By finding the right balance, you can avoid these pitfalls and ensure your business stays profitable. Let’s explore what this number means, how you can calculate it, what the average margin is for different types of restaurants, and the factors that can affect low profit margins.
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In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 23, 2024
When we talk about the “restaurant of the future,” labor compliance isn’t exactly the flashiest or most exciting topic to include—certainly not when juxtaposed with salad-making robots and personalized digital menus. But beyond its legal necessity, ensuring compliance with employment laws is critical to shaping a better experience for employees and customers alike.
SpotOn
JULY 9, 2024
According to user reviews, SpotOn was awarded Best Support and Highest User Adoption in Small Business Restaurant POS SpotOn received the highest marks among its competition across categories, including quality of support, ease of use, and user adoption San Francisco , July 9, 2024 — SpotOn , a leading provider of cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) systems, received significant accolades in the Summer 2024 Grid® Report for Restaurant POS.
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Chowly
JULY 11, 2024
Introduction In today’s fast-paced business environment, the concept of Return on Investment (ROI) is widely recognized as a key measure of success. ROI traditionally focuses on the financial return gained from investments in resources, technology, or strategies. However, for restaurant operators, another equally important metric is emerging: Return on Time (ROT).
The Eat Restaurant
JULY 3, 2024
A great way to increase traffic and boost sales at your restaurant is through the use of limited time offers. This can be accomplished in many ways and regardless of whether your restaurant is the most popular around town, or if you’ve only recently opened.
Sante
JULY 25, 2024
Spain's favorite foods for snacking and drinking are great for summer parties. The post Tapas, Anyone? appeared first on Santé Food Wine Spirits.
Culinary Cues
JULY 15, 2024
It’s a disease that seems to creep into the mainstream; a disease that can be kept in check if there is a desire to do so; a disease, in other words, within our ability to thwart. This disease is highly contagious without concern for age, gender, socio-economic status, education level, or factors related to a person’s focus on a healthy lifestyle. This is a disease that lies dormant in many people just waiting to take over their every being if those in positions of leadership allow it to.
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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!
7 Shifts
JULY 25, 2024
Profitability remains a challenge for many restaurants, especially with prices for ingredients and labor going up. In fact, only 27% of restaurant owners expect to be more profitable this year. One of the best things to do is to find additional revenue streams to supplement your core food and beverage sales. Diversifying your income sources can help offset rising costs and boost your overall profitability. 7 revenue streams restaurants of every type need to pay attention to Restaurant owners mus
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 30, 2024
Restaurants receive huge amounts of feedback from customers — in survey responses, via social media, on review sites, and more. This unstructured feedback — text responses about your restaurant — holds valuable insights into what’s going right or wrong at your locations, all of which drives repeat visitors, retention, and loyalty.
EATER
JULY 2, 2024
Bug Robbins Cheesemaking requires a willingness to take risks and trust the process — just like navigating queer existence When I was little, I loved to group things. Categorizing helped me make sense of the world — I would feel exhilarated by the vastness of what was out there, and relieved the moment I could figure out where it all belonged. An errand run to the specialty food store was a thrill ride.
SpotOn
JULY 1, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO — July 1, 2024— SpotOn , the top-rated software and payments partner for restaurants, announced today that it has been added to the U.S. Foods CHECK Business Tools program. This program provides foodservice operators with a growing suite of technology solutions designed to drive traffic, simplify staffing, and modernize operations.
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Next Restaurants
JULY 18, 2024
By Leo Clarke, Contributor As a restaurant owner, there are many reasons to consider offering a more sustainable menu. In the current climate, with global concerns for our environment mounting, sustainability is likely to be at the forefront of your customer’s minds. One study has shown that they are over 50% more likely to choose sustainable restaurants over others.
Culinary Cues
JULY 29, 2024
I try not to focus on the negative – there is so much in life that is positive and that is where we should concentrate our efforts. Even Frank Zappa, the brilliant, oftentimes extravagant and a bit unhinged musician, said that we should turn off the news, push aside the “woe is me” and finger pointing, and just try to relish all the fantastic things that surround us.
7 Shifts
JULY 5, 2024
Running a restaurant is not just about serving great food; it’s also about managing finances. With 50% of restaurant owners reporting inventory costs as the top concern last year, you must leverage reporting tools to see how much profit your restaurant is making and where your money is going. The most important of those reporting tools is the profit and loss statement, commonly called the “P&L.” Simply put, the P&L shows how much restaurants earned and spent for a speci
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 16, 2024
Personalization is key to successful loyalty programs, according to the 2024 Paytronix Loyalty Trends Report. "Top performers are personalizing and using data to segment their customer database," Kristin Lynch, Senior Director of Restaurant Strategy for Paytronix Systems. "They are differentiating, delivering an emotional connection and recognizing their most valuable customers." Lynch has more than 20 years’ experience managing large CPG and retail brands in marketing and
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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.
EATER
JULY 17, 2024
Lille Allen/Eater Classic pepperoni, gluten-free options, and even a Hainan chicken pie At Eater, we’re all about cooking and trying new recipes, but sometimes you don’t feel like turning on the stove, chopping, or doing dishes. That’s where frozen pizza comes in. As a form, it’s come so far: These days, there are even gourmet pies imported from Italy, a far cry from the cardboard-like versions that once dominated the frozen food aisle.
SpotOn
JULY 31, 2024
Phone calls, emails, and text messaging—we communicate with them every day, but cybercriminals use them to steal information and money. This is done through social engineering, a manipulation technique that exploits human error to gain access to private information, valuables, or systems. When social engineering is mixed with smartphones and the internet, you get vishing, phishing, and smishing.
Sculpture Hospitality
JULY 23, 2024
Are you excited by the allure of owning your own bar? The camaraderie, the creativity, and the chance to be the neighbourhood hangout is all pretty enticing.
Culinary Cues
JULY 19, 2024
You can assess the quality of an operation and the effectiveness of a chef to lead a team within the first minutes of walking into a kitchen. It can be done without tasting food or even seeing a single plate presented in the pass and it is visible without asking a guest for comments on a meal. Assessment is vividly apparent by simply viewing the integration of mise en place throughout the operation.
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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.
7 Shifts
JULY 29, 2024
This post is adapted from our "What Restaurant Employees Want" report, originally published in May 2024. Visit our page to download the full report , which features insights from 1500 active restaurant employees and industry experts. Engaging employees effectively is crucial for restaurant operators aiming to build a thriving and motivated workforce.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 10, 2024
Among the reasons restaurants fail (poor location, inadequate marketing, lack of staff and inventory control, uninspired menu, unreasonable pricing), customer theft is rarely on the radar. And yet, the diner who walks out with your logo beer mug is damaging your restaurant’s bottom line. After a guest thief takes what they want, the restaurant must purchase replacements and eventually report the thefts to their insurance company, which in the long run will raise their premiums, creating an
EATER
JULY 22, 2024
Los Angeles’s Seoul-style cafe operators embrace the essence of South Korean coffee culture, where, often, nothing is off limits — or left off social media
Restaurant Business
JULY 10, 2024
In a deal that aims to avoid bankruptcy, the Bellevue, Washington-based fast-casual pizza chain has agreed to sell 100% of its equity to a Southern California-based group that has owned brands like Slater's 50/50, Project Pie and Patxi's Pizza.
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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.
Sculpture Hospitality
JULY 30, 2024
From crisp vegetables to perfectly aged steaks, the quality of your ingredients directly impacts the satisfaction of your customers. Today’s patrons want fresh dishes, and being the restaurant to serve them will keep them coming back for more.
Culinary Cues
JULY 8, 2024
Finding your purpose, making a difference, and creating your legacy are underlying goals that every chef seems to hold close. How important is this and in the big scheme of things, does it really matter? We invest so much time in our craft, finding our cooking signature, promoting our personal brand and that of the restaurant(s) we represent, and finding ways to build a reputation – why?
7 Shifts
JULY 20, 2024
As an operator, you must have a firm grasp on your revenue, expenses, and profitability if you want to be part of the 20% of businesses that find long-term success in the industry. This involves not only knowing your current financial status but also being able to forecast future trends and make informed decisions based on accurate data. Components of a restaurant’s financial report The food and beverage sales report, prime costs report, inventory report, profit and loss (P&L) statemen
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 3, 2024
A well-crafted website serves as the virtual storefront for your restaurant, providing potential diners with a glimpse into your establishment's unique offerings, ambiance, and culinary delights. However, with countless restaurants struggling for attention in the digital world, it's essential to implement effective website strategies that set your restaurant apart from the rest.
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