Embrace the Suck
JUNE 8, 2019
Day in and day out you are dedicated to the grind. You breathe in stress and breathe out hospitality. You get knocked down one day and get back up the next. Welcome to the world of restaurants and bars. It can be a brutal lifestyle if (and it’s a very big if) you allow it to control you. You probably can fondly remember your first job in the industry.
Social Hospitality
JUNE 15, 2019
On its surface, Instagram is simple. Post a photo, write a caption, add a couple of hashtags. But if you do all that, and your follower numbers don’t budge, it may be time to consider a deeper dive into your Instagram strategy. Your Instagram popularity may have little to do with the quality of your food or service. Sure, there are ways to make your food more Instagram-worthy.
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Focus POS
JUNE 27, 2019
Restaurant management is a complex task requiring a delicate balance of managerial skills and software. When either is lacking, it’s hard to stay competitive and grow your business. Technology can help, but knowing how to get the most out of it is also important. You need to understand how to use it to automate processes, save time, and ensure better accuracy, so you can focus on growing your business.
Typsy
JUNE 18, 2019
Being a barista is one of the trickiest jobs in the restaurant industry. The barista is a hybrid role between the front of house and back of house that requires mastery of both customer service and coffee making skills.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
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Lavu
JUNE 4, 2019
As a restaurateur, you want to provide your customers with the best dining experience you can. From placing orders to delivering the dishes and processing the bill, each step should be smooth and convenient. Sometimes that means making an investment in the right software, which can help make all of this possible. When it comes to meal ordering and preparation, kitchen display systems (KDS) are replacing the need for handwritten and verbally communicated tickets in restaurants.
Food Business
JUNE 23, 2019
KEEPING YOUR SANITY In 2018 and 2019 US media is focusing on chefs and owners’ mental health. If you are in hospitality, you know this topic intimately. Let’s move right along to what any of us can do about it! Traditional care is great, if you have a great medical plan. Many people in our industry do not have that access, or you know someone on your team is unable to access long-term therapy.
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Sculpture Hospitality
JUNE 7, 2019
Running a profitable restaurant or bar is difficult. According to Entrepreneur , there are mistakes that can cause your venture to fail. Fortunately, these mistakes are correctable. You shouldn’t overlook anything including things that look insignificant. If you are in charge of a bar or restaurant, you should stay informed about everything that happens at the establishment.
Focus POS
JUNE 17, 2019
Restaurant Point of Sale Software. What is restaurant point of sale (POS) software? It’s a system that takes the place of a traditional cash register and provides much more than basic transaction functionality. Restaurant point of sale software empowers businesses to control labor costs, manage inventory, and have deeper visibility into business operations.
Indoor Media
JUNE 28, 2019
When you consider how quickly things change in marketing from social media trends to changes that Google makes, to the competition that comes into your local area – there’s a lot to do and many things to keep an eye on. As a mechanic, your expertise may not be in marketing. But, your auto repair shop’s success depends on a successful marketing plan.
Future Food
JUNE 4, 2019
South Melbourne Market. Local Markets – The Winning Formula. Staying connected with customers, day & night delivering relevant and exciting experiences for all. Australia’s Local Markets are leading the way when it comes to remaining relevant and delivering unique food experiences. Where other precincts are trying to figure out how to evolve and expand their F&B offer, the best of Australia’s markets have been doing just that for over a century.
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Lavu
JUNE 11, 2019
Dust off those shelves. Coffee shops have a unique customer base that stands and waits patiently (we hope) for their lattes—and not selling merchandise is a lost business opportunity. Calculate the average length of time one coffee takes to make. Those minutes could be spent checking out your café’s merchandise instead of idly scrolling through Instagram feeds.
Bottleneck Management
JUNE 14, 2019
Looking for something fun to do this summer? Why not try a food festival? We’ve compiled a list of some of the best summer food festivals in the country—take a look and see what food festivals are happening in your city! Uptown Food Truck Festival: June 23rd. This unconventional food fair finds its home in Minneapolis, right on Hennepin Avenue. 65 food trucks , local craft beer , and live music are all part of this free event.
Sculpture Hospitality
JUNE 25, 2019
The good news is, the summer months are typically a boom time for bars and restaurants according to Houston Chron. Tourism increases and people are looking to enjoy a nice meal on a breezy patio. But this can also mean increased competition.
Bar and Restaurant Coach
JUNE 4, 2019
The subject of whether to offer discounts in the bar and restaurant industry can be a hot topic. Many owners and operators stand firm in their belief that discounting harms their brand. But is that true? Our very own Dave Nitzel is a former Fortune 500 executive, who brings invaluable expertise he gained while in leadership for mega companies like Office Depot, Velocity Express, and Advance Auto Parts.
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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.
Indoor Media
JUNE 18, 2019
At the end of 2017, 229,000 auto repair shops were operating in the United States. That number is similar to a decade ago, and is expected to continue rising regardless of the economy.
Xtra Chef
JUNE 25, 2019
Today, we announced that xtraCHEF has reinvented restaurant inventory management software. To read the full press release, click here. I wanted to share some thoughts on why we built an Inventory Management product and how our offering is different than any other product available in the market today. Why Build Another Restaurant Inventory Management Software.
Lavu
JUNE 11, 2019
As a restaurant owner, you likely know how much of an impact social media can have on your restaurant’s traffic. Although it can be overwhelming to keep up with the ever-changing landscape of social media, the hard work can reward you with increased restaurant traffic. One of the simplest ways to improve your restaurant’s online presence is to focus on local consumers.
The Restaurant Group
JUNE 25, 2019
Food Trends. Going out to eat is more popular than ever. In recent years, restaurant spending has outpaced grocery spending for the first time in history. Restaurants that do well to attract customers usually emphasize the economical and convenient aspects of their foods and food services. Some of the highest grossing restaurants include McDonald’s, Subway, and Starbucks– all which have strategically followed trends in eating habits to guarantee success.
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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.
ChowNow
JUNE 25, 2019
Online ordering through restaurant delivery apps has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, with sales predicted to reach $220 billion by 2020. While on its surface, such a spike in restaurant orders seems like great news for restaurant owners and managers, the truth is a bit more complicated. Online ordering, when approached correctly, can be a profitable and healthy source of business for restaurateurs.
Ordyx
JUNE 19, 2019
Every business has its own needs, but one thing is for sure: technology is always there to help. This is especially true when it comes to security. Restaurants have a specific set of needs, and typically, there are several technology options to consider for each. Here’s how to choose the most critical pieces of technology for your restaurant. 1.
Indoor Media
JUNE 10, 2019
A coupon is a coupon is a coupon. Pretty much. There are some coupons that offer more than others. When your coupon is a great deal, it can be the difference between a prospect eating at your restaurant versus a competitor’s.
Xtra Chef
JUNE 13, 2019
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the annual BDO Restaurant CFO Bootcamp. Below is a recap and my top take-aways from this year’s event. BDO Restaurant CFO Bootcamp 2019 At-a-Glance. Each year, BDO gathers CFOs, Controllers and other finance, tax and accounting professionals from the restaurant industry for peer-to-peer networking and informative presentations on industry-specific topics.
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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.
Lavu
JUNE 12, 2019
This guest post was contributed by Gather. Seeing faces of excitement when a dish comes out. Getting a detailed, glowing review. Having happy employees who feel valued. These are just some of the rewards that come with managing a restaurant. But, of course, we know it’s not easy: margins can be narrow, crowds can be unpredictable, and dining trends can change at the drop of a hat.
Rocket Fuel
JUNE 19, 2019
Fast food restaurant business plan: Start your franchise off right [FREE TEMPLATE]. The post Fast food restaurant business plan: Start your franchise off right [FREE TEMPLATE] appeared first on Delaget.
ChowNow
JUNE 13, 2019
Wondering how to increase restaurant sales? You’re not the only one. Sales in the restaurant industry are steadily growing , but food and labor costs are rising, too. Meanwhile, slim margins and high competition are constant concerns. Detailed business planning, a smart marketing strategy, and—of course—quality food and service will always help your restaurant’s numbers.
Ordyx
JUNE 12, 2019
Starting a restaurant of your own may seem like a major undertaking, but these days, there are many more options available to entrepreneurs who want to make something of their own and be successful at it. Whether you want to create a mobile eatery with a food truck or buy a storefront to turn into the restaurant of your dreams, there are several things you can do to keep the costs down. It is crucial to think about the details, however, and to stay on a budget as you consider things like
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.
Indoor Media
JUNE 6, 2019
Restaurants of all sizes, from the largest fast-food chains down to the independent coffee shop on the corner, invest time, effort, and money in advertising. In fact, American restaurants collectively spent more than $6.4 billion on advertising. But.how much of that $6.4 billion was wisely spent? Large chains may be affected less when restaurant advertising campaigns don’t work.
Xtra Chef
JUNE 25, 2019
Chefs Eric Ripert and José Andrés recently decided that, from hereto forth, June 25th shall be a day of celebration of Anthony Bourdain, the chef/author/TV host/bon vivant. Today, on what would have been his 63rd birthday, we remember the inimitable Bourdain and highlight one of the many lessons he taught us over the years – the finer points of restaurant vendor management.
Lavu
JUNE 3, 2019
It’s almost summer, the season for outdoor parties , sangria pitchers, and extended brunch hours , making right now the perfect time to execute seasonally-inspired marketing campaigns, event plans, and if related, summer-hire recruiting. Summer can be an especially lucrative season for bars, as people are thrilled to catch up with friends and be outside again.
Wasserstrom
JUNE 27, 2019
Within its origins, flywheeling represents the pursuit of the engineering holy grail of perpetual energy. The term flywheeling refers to the use of a literal, mechanical device called a flywheel. These typically heavy and spoked wheels are designed to conserve mechanical energy through inertia and the law of conservation. Machines that produce large amounts of […].
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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