Restaurant365
MARCH 3, 2022
Spring Break is right around the corner! According to Vacasa’s 2022 Spring Travel Trend’s survey, one thing is clear: everyone needs a break this spring. The survey showed that: More than half (56%) of Americans are planning a trip this spring. 37% are planning to travel during spring break, specifically, which is an increase from the 29% who were traveling for Spring Break 2021.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 4, 2022
A lot of people would assume that fraud in the restaurant industry doesn’t extend beyond dine-and-dashers and bad cheques, but those with experience in the industry, especially at the level of popular franchises and chains, will tell you that fraud is more common than most people recognize. The food service industry has had a tough couple of years, and a large part of what has kept restaurants afloat has been a move to digitalization.
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Culinary Cues
MARCH 10, 2022
March 9 was National Dish Washer Day. I’m not sure who decided that this declaration be made, but for those of us in the restaurant business – it is so appropriate. I have long proclaimed that the dish washer was the most important position in the kitchen – even more important than the chef. If you doubt my belief – think about this: If a line cook calls out – we simply spread the work out among those who are present.
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7 Shifts
MARCH 25, 2022
Coming out of 2020, few restaurant types were better prepared for the new normal than quick service and fast casual. They had streamlined menus, more digital presence than their full-service counterparts, and dining rooms weren't an integral part of the fast casual experience. But how have they stacked up when it comes to sales and labor this year versus the same period in 2021?
Perfect Daily Grind
MARCH 30, 2022
In recent years, there’s no doubt that we’ve seen the rise of artificial intelligence in a number of industries. Coffee roasting is no exception, and with the growing prevalence of automation in the sector over the past couple of decades, AI is an obvious next step. There are several advantages that using AI can bring during roasting, which range from improving efficiency and minimising workload to greater precision and lower costs. .
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Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 15, 2022
The value of the cryptocurrency market almost tripled in 2021 , with digital currencies having the potential to achieve returns higher than the stock market. People use cryptocurrency for quick payments, anonymity, investments or to sidestep transaction fees charged by banks. As payments evolve, consumers adapt and restaurants must meet them there. Why the Crypto Craze?
Sling
MARCH 26, 2022
Employee retention should be high on every manager’s priority list. If it’s not, you run the risk of your best employees leaving for greener pastures. That, in itself, is a huge problem because now you have to find a qualified replacement in addition to your normal daily responsibilities. But an employee leaving doesn’t just impact you, the manager.
Culinary Cues
MARCH 4, 2022
I would assume that many chefs who read this article – at least the ones from my generation have reflected on where they are, what they have done, and what they are still able to do. I also assume that, like me, you have entertained lofty ideas of your ability to “do it all over again” with the same energy as you did a few decades earlier. There is something about aging that we all want to resist – at least mentally.
7 Shifts
MARCH 16, 2022
A restaurant earns its reputation primarily from two things: its food and its service. In order to deliver on both these accounts, it's critical to cultivate an environment where people — customers and staff alike — want to be. That's why it is important to learn how to motivate your restaurant employees. We are most productive and responsive when we are happy, so it makes sense to create an environment that fosters this kind of positive emotion.
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ChowNow
MARCH 8, 2022
We know that saving money is the #1 concern for restaurant owners and managers everywhere. Facing notoriously low profit margins , it’s easy to shy away from the idea of selling your food for a smaller profit. In reality, running a promotion can not only help you stand out and be memorable, but it can give your customers an incentive to purchase more than they would have normally!
Restaurant365
MARCH 1, 2022
Hiring restaurant staff is top of mind in the restaurant industry. The restaurant staff shortage has severely impacted restaurant operations, from reducing operating hours to lessening the guest experience. Why is there a shortage of restaurant workers? Staffing has always been ongoing in the restaurant industry because of the transient nature of restaurant jobs in general, but the current hiring crisis makes attracting employees a top priority among all restaurant businesses, from single units
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 1, 2022
The landscape of the restaurant industry has changed forever due to Covid and the operational complexities that the pandemic introduced. As brands scrambled to change their business models – whether through the adoption of touchless payments, delivery and curbside pickup, or the use of QR codes to access online menus – consumers were also forced to adapt their dining behaviors.
Perfect Daily Grind
MARCH 20, 2022
The process of roasting coffee for barista competitions is in many ways different from roasting for wholesale customers and end consumers. This is for a number of reasons, but chief among them is the fact that competition coffee is often of very high quality, and available in limited supply. As a result, the aim is to bring out the coffee’s unique qualities and complexity in a specific way.
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Culinary Cues
MARCH 26, 2022
Are you thinking about owning a restaurant? You are not alone if the thought of putting your name on a restaurant awning has crossed your mind. One of the most tempting forays into entrepreneurship is the restaurant business. How hard can it be – right? Well, you have all heard the statistics about success and failure when food and beverage are involved, so I won’t repeat them.
7 Shifts
MARCH 23, 2022
Executive Summary. Region: Great Lakes. Number of Locations: 16. Restaurant Type: Quick Service. Problem : Manual scheduling processes that took too much time, siloed operations, and didn't resonate with a younger, tech-saavy workforce. Solution: Cloud-based scheduling software that brings together operations across 16 locations, keeps staff accountable, and gives them tools to increase efficiency.
Next Restaurants
MARCH 8, 2022
By Ron Stefanski, Contributor. Although we live in an era of digital art, a lot of people still find appeal in hand-lettered chalkboard signs. We come across them every day inside restaurants or on sidewalks – these fun, charming, and rustic signs with funny quotes or mouthwatering menus that showcase a restaurant’s food style and make you stop dead in your tracks. .
Sante
MARCH 29, 2022
Learn how AI can make your restaurant's digital ordering experience better than ever.
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Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 8, 2022
Bad reviews can come from anywhere and stay on the internet for thousands of potential customers to see. Some reviews point out small, one-off incidents and others touch on systematic problems. To help ease some of the frustration that follows receiving a negative review, look at it this way. All negative reviews hold valuable information about how your restaurant can improve.
Perfect Daily Grind
MARCH 30, 2022
Processing is a stage in coffee production which is necessary to prepare the beans for roasting, as well as having a significant impact on coffee freshness and flavour. In recent years, experimental processing methods which leverage the power of fermentation (such as anaerobic fermentation and carbonic maceration) have become increasingly common. However, there is still room for further innovation in coffee processing.
Culinary Cues
MARCH 21, 2022
From first-in, first-out in the walk-in cooler to how you fold side towels and where your knives are placed – it is organization that allows a kitchen to run efficiently and keeps the mood and pace of the restaurant in sync. To some, it may seem less significant, but to seasoned professionals – this is the truth of the kitchen. To the novice it may appear the cooks and chefs are plagued by OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) but let me be clear: a kitchen without this level of organi
Sculpture Hospitality
MARCH 23, 2022
Running a bar or a restaurant is difficult. The margins can be razor-thin, talented labor is difficult to find (especially during the ‘Great Resignation’) and the industry is highly competitive.
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EATER
MARCH 16, 2022
Sophie Park. A storied stretch of Route 1 in Massachusetts was once home to restaurants with over-the-top roadside attractions. Now, only Kowloon, owned by the Wong family, remains, and it’s unclear for how much longer. Every other weekend between 1988 and 1998, I became, as my fourth-grade teacher christened me, Miss Pan Am, jetting between Boston’s Logan Airport and LaGuardia’s Marine Air Terminal.
Aaron Allen & Associates
MARCH 3, 2022
Running a restaurant is hard work. There are so many things to think about — from inventory management to restaurant payment and billing and more — it can be difficult to keep track of it all. That’s where restaurant management software comes in. In this roundup, we will take a look at some of the best restaurant management software out there.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 7, 2022
For much of last year, private-equity groups didn’t participate in too many deals. They were still building an understanding of the post-pandemic economy and valuations, making it difficult to evaluate investment opportunities. Adding to direct pandemic-related concerns were the inflation of two of the industry’s largest costs: labor — up 13 percent over the past year — and supply chain costs, up more than 11 percent.
Cheetah
MARCH 8, 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutes. This month was full of inspiration! We sat down with some of the Bay Area’s leading black entrepreneurs, interviewed a couple business partners who are making a killing serving simple, wholesome and nutritious meals to their healthy customers, and also launched Cheetah’s Marketplace – essentially an online farmers’ market, where you have access to emerging local and craft food vendors.
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.
Culinary Cues
MARCH 7, 2022
It is something quite hard to explain – a fascination, a bit of fear, a desire, something to marvel at, and even something to try and control. It is at the core of what every cook does, the most essential ingredient, the key to releasing unlimited varieties of flavor, the one ingredient that determines a person’s ability to cook, the mysterious component that separates a kitchen from the rest of the world – heat.
Sculpture Hospitality
MARCH 15, 2022
Standard pours are what bars and restaurants typically serve to guests when alcoholic beverages are ordered, and by doing them right they can help boost your overall success.
EATER
MARCH 3, 2022
Vibrantly colored, highly caffeinated, health-focused drinks have taken over social media, but for the proprietors of these beverage-slinging “nutrition clubs,” the realities can be far less bright They’re all over Instagram : multicolored beverages in layers of unnaturally bright oranges, greens, and blues, each flavor layered into a cup of ice to show off the vibrant colors.
Ken Burgin
MARCH 27, 2022
We expect a lot from chefs – not only to manage production and service, but keep to a budget, organise a team of people and handle safety issues, changing food trends, menu design & engineering, plus social media and a bit of marketing. It’s a big ask, especially when they may not have had training beyond hands-on experience with another chef.
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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