Restaurant Business
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The Bottom Line: A pair of studies by Revenue Management Solutions provide a sobering look at the views of consumers on restaurant prices and their dining habits.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Operating a restaurant is more than managing a business; it’s about building a vibrant community and fostering a sense of family where every day brings fresh challenges and opportunities. As the Regional Director of Operations with one of Genghis Grill’s franchise groups in Arizona, I've learned that a successful restaurant thrives on a blend of passion, patience and people-centered leadership.
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EATER
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Lille Allen Six chefs and restaurant owners from across the country explain why restaurants feel so expensive right now, and how they’re coping with high prices and customer complaints Dining out involves calculating the intangible: What is hospitality worth to you? On the one hand, you get the possibility of technique and flavor you cannot, or don’t want to, create yourself, plated and served with attention.
The Salt
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
"I like when everybody's knees are almost touching and it feels very intimate," the Barefoot Contessa host says. Garten's new memoir is Be Ready When the Luck Happens.
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7 Shifts
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Executive Summary Location: Groveport, OH Restaurant Type: Casual Dining Problem: Too much time spent on manual processes. A payroll provider that couldn't support employees with multiple roles. Solution: Team management software that handles scheduling, time clocking, and payroll in one place. Payroll runs went from four hours to a few minutes. Family Pies When Chuck and Janet Ward dropped by a grocery store on a long drive, they never imagined this pit stop would change the trajectory of their
Culinary Cues
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Recent data published by USA Today suggests that the average upper middle-class couple spends around $200 per week on groceries. That’s 21 meals for two people over seven days. From my experience, it is difficult to experience a dinner for two in a moderate full-service, independent restaurant for less than $120 without gratuity. Do the math. If you are part of a working couple, managing a budget, paying for a mortgage, supporting two cars, and probably still paying off your student loans, then
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Sante
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
A Spectacular Year of Excellence The post Santé International Wine & Spirits Awards 2024 appeared first on Santé Food Wine Spirits.
Gourmet Marketing
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Ensuring rate parity in your hotel’s online presence is vital to your success. Check out these best practices.
Restaurant Business
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Nearly 90% of operators said in the International Franchise Association’s annual franchisee survey that inflation continues to impact their operations. And more say customers are reacting to higher prices.
7 Shifts
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Hiring and retaining staff has always been a challenge for businesses in the food industry. With an average turnover rate of 79.6% over the past decade, keeping employees in restaurants has become increasingly difficult. High turnover not only disrupts business operations but also leads to increased costs and time spent on hiring and training new staff.
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Culinary Cues
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Do you know what it’s like to see a car barreling down on you with reckless abandon? Maybe the driver is distracted with a cell phone, engaged in a discussion with a passenger, or simply spacing out – but regardless of the reason, you see the impact before it happens, and you are unable to move out of the way. The anxiety, pure fear, sense of helplessness, and wonder about what comes next is crushing you.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Can AI and robotics provide solutions to some of the toughest challenges faced by QSRs? Ofer Zinger, co-founder of Kitchen Robotics, thinks so. The company's Beastro was designed to use AI to create personalized dishes, thereby cutting labor costs and cutting food waste. It also self-cleans, helping ensure food safety. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) learned more from Zinger.
EATER
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Andrea D’Aquino New books from Martha Stewart, Carolina Gelen, Paola Velez, Yotam Ottolenghi, and more will make you happy to turn on the stove again You know the drill: According to the calendar, it’s fall now, and that means it’s time to Get Serious — about school and work, about the impossible task of emotionally preparing yourself for the upcoming election, and, of course, about cooking.
Next Restaurants
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
By Marjorie Garcia, Contributor Today, an online presence is not just a luxury; it’s a necessity, especially for local businesses like restaurants. With so many people turning to the internet to discover new places to eat, visibility on platforms like Google is critical. This is where Google My Business (GMB ) comes into play. It offers unique benefits tailored to the needs of local restaurants.
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Restaurant Business
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The burger chain joins a growing number of fast-casual chains using AI-driven technology to better manage staffing.
7 Shifts
SEPTEMBER 25, 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. While restaurants are a transitional career for many, a group of hospitality workers still make the restaurant business their career.
Culinary Cues
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
So, you’re the chef or a cook at a hot spot tourism destination restaurant. You know, the type of place that is crazy busy for five -six months a year, people line up out the door, vendors try to find a place to unload with all the traffic clogging streets and parking lots, there’s never enough help and almost none who have worked for you before this season.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Restaurant industry eyes have been fixed on the impact of the minimum wage law for fast-food workers in California. Data is bringing a fuller story more into focus. While QSRs did see a spike in closures after the law was signed – 71 percent in California compared to 25 percent nationally – that has leveled off where closures are at the same pace as nationally/comparable states and more related to economic factors than the law, according to “ Assessing the Impact of California&
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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
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Lille Allen/Eater A slice of cake and glass of Champagne are customary, but some places go the extra mile I love birthdays. It’s fun to get dressed up, go to a fancy restaurant, and await the pièce de résistance: a slice of cake with a glowing candle on top and, maybe, some singing. A flute of Champagne works, too. So when I took my partner to a well-loved (and pricey) restaurant in the heart of Los Angeles’s arts district for his birthday — a neighborhood known for some of the most sought-after
SpotOn
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
When Nick Arnoni saw it was Doug DeBlasio calling, Nick was ready to talk about anything. Well, almost anything. The two met a few years prior when Nick worked as a sales rep for an alcohol distributor in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, area. Doug, who owns DeBlaze at 131 , was his customer. When Nick started working as a Hospitality Specialist for SpotOn, Nick converted DeBlaze from another point-of-sale company to SpotOn’s restaurant POS , significantly streamlining operations.
The Salt
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Tupperware's reliance on people selling its storage containers at home-and-garden parties or through social media was once its strength. Now it's a weakness, the company says in its bankruptcy filing.
7 Shifts
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Selling a restaurant can be a major decision for many reasons. One of the main reasons is to cut losses due to financial challenges, with 52% of restaurant owners saying high operating and food costs are really cutting into their profits. Other possible reasons include wanting to retire or find new business ventures. No matter the cause, selling a restaurant requires careful preparation and strategy to ensure you get the best price and attract the right buyer.
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Restaurant Business
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Elite Restaurant Group said it has hired a specialist to assist with a comprehensive effort to sell locations nationwide to franchise operators.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
The modern restaurant industry has always moved fast, but the pace continues to accelerate. Consumer demands are changing at a rapid rate. Macroeconomic conditions cycle quicker and quicker. Supply chains, while showing more stability, are fraught with uncertainty. And yet, the modern restaurant is thriving. The food service industry is forecast to reach $1 trillion in sales this year.
EATER
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Does David Byrne know that the Talking Heads’ “This Must Be the Place” has made it onto countless restaurant playlists? | Lynn Goldsmith/Corbis/VCG/Getty Images One song about food and a building It happened again. I was hanging out in a chic pizza place run by a well-known chef, and I heard the same bouncing bassline and whistling synths that have lived in my heart ever since my dad showed me Stop Making Sense when I was 14.
Wasserstrom
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Certain cities in the United States offer plenty of risk and reward for restaurant owners and operators. Read on as we present the top five most competitive culinary landscapes in the United States. Within these cities, contenders face off against a dense network of established players, all vying for success. 1. New York City The […] The post Top 5 Most Competitive Cities for Restaurants in the US appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.
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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.
Sante
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Media Learning Tools The post Listen to CAFÉ Talks Ep. 93 appeared first on Santé Food Wine Spirits.
7 Shifts
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
With 54% of diners saying they would avoid a restaurant with table wait times over 30 minutes, you must develop an efficient kitchen floor plan that helps you serve food quickly and consistently. The right design can ease your workflows and minimize bottlenecks in your operations. What should a restaurant kitchen floor plan include? A well-thought-out floor plan should incorporate various key areas: storage, food preparation zones, cooking stations, cleaning and dishwashing stations, and service
Restaurant Business
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
The fast-casual Mediterranean chain says it is getting customers who want a good in-restaurant experience as well as those who want a family-style meal at home.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Behind the success of a restaurant — regardless of size — is delicious food, great service and seamless experiences across every touchpoint. The right restaurant technology is essential to make it all happen. Think about it: nine out of 10 restaurants have fewer than 50 employees, making efficient operations critical for success. When restaurants find their perfect blend of tools, they can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation.
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