Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2024

Buying locally has been trending for quite a few years for several reasons. People have become increasingly aware of climate change and the importance of ethical sourcing. Consumers want to support their communities, and do so by attending and buying from family owned businesses, art fairs, and local brands. Their desire to shop local has extended to farmers markets and the food industry.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2024

It’s no secret that more customers equals higher revenue. However, with fewer customers dining out weekly , restaurants must ensure that they can serve each diner quickly and satisfy them enough that they’ll want to return. Table turnover rate is a crucial factor to consider if you want to provide efficient service. Tracking and implementing strategies to improve this metric will allow you to maximize your dining space and generate more revenue.

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TastyIgniter

AUGUST 20, 2024

Revolutionize your restaurant's service delivery and boost customer satisfaction with these strategies: understand customer expectations, enhance service quality, optimize food quality, streamline operations, create a customer-centric culture, leverage technology, and measure satisfaction. Transform your restaurant from good to great and ensure long-term success.

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ChowNow

AUGUST 19, 2024

Whether you’re a roadside fruit stand or a Michelin star restaurant, cash flow management is crucial. It doesn’t matter how fine-tuned your menu is or how much marketing buzz you have if you’re spending more money than you’re earning. Understandably, most restaurant owners aren’t financial experts. And there’s more to restaurant cash management than simply bringing in more money to cover expenses.

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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.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 19, 2024

The activist investor wants five of the 10 seats on the family-dining operator's board, including one for himself, the company said. With one ally already seated, Biglari could control a majority of votes.

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QSR Automations

AUGUST 21, 2024

Partnership to Integrate Advanced Kitchen Technology Across Fast-Growing Restaurant Chain LOUISVILLE, Ky, August 21, 2024 — Today, QSR Automations , a global leader in kitchen automation and guest management services, announced its strategic partnership with Dave’s Hot Chicken. Since its start, Dave’s Hot Chicken has gone from scrappy, late-night pop-up to one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in the nation.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 19, 2024

I have been thinking about the meaning of competition since the Olympics came to a close. Depending on the context, competition can be friendly and engaging, or brutal and combative. It can be something that inspires and pulls people together or a mindset that polarizes and drives people in a destructive direction. Competition can be joyful and uplifting or it can spiral out of control, tearing away at reason and good faith.

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Restaurant Technology Guys

AUGUST 19, 2024

Successfully Scaling Your Franchise with Pivotal Growth Partners Introduction Jeremy: Thanks everyone for joining us. As always, I don’t take your time for granted. We know there are many things you could be doing on the internet, so we appreciate you spending time with us. Today, we’re in for a fun conversation.

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Planet Grape

AUGUST 19, 2024

The post 2021 Landmark Vineyards Pinot Noir Rayhill Vineyard Russian River Valley appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 21, 2024

Communication is key in virtually every workplace, but this rings especially true in the restaurant industry. With the industry facing a 73% annual turnover rate and poor communication being the number one reason staff quit , there is a lot that effective team communication could do to improve the hospitality industry. Watch the video version of these 5 restaurant communication tips In order to build an effective work culture and a productive team, restaurant leaders need to communicate successf

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 21, 2024

Artificial Intelligence is not normally associated with emotion, but PMG recently partnered with Wurl to use their AI-powered emotion targeting to align their clients' QSR ads with content that conveyed emotions related to hunger and cravings. The result: PMG found was a 40 percent increase in incremental store visits and 48 percent lift in incremental sales.

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Sculpture Hospitality

AUGUST 23, 2024

Ready to master your bar’s profitability? Learn how you can calculate your bar’s pour cost and identify inventory variance for higher profit margins.

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EATER

AUGUST 22, 2024

Chris Loupos The “Reservation Dogs” co-creator and Oklahoma native shares his must-visit spots in Tulsa and more If you are reading this and have still not seen Reservation Dogs , I am sure I’m not the first to tell you that you’re missing out. The FX dramedy is beloved — critically acclaimed, and now ( finally ) Emmy-nominated — for its depiction of life on a reservation in the Muscogee (Creek) Nation in Oklahoma.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Opening and owning a bar is one of those unique life experiences; you have no idea what it will be like until you actually go for it. And while it can be enjoyable, rewarding, and, yes—even profitable, it also requires long hours and hard work. In this guide, we're covering everything you need to know about owning a bar to prepare as well as you can for the big opening day.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 20, 2024

Alain Coumont founded Le Pain Quotidien focused on organic ingredients and the brand is now adding a new ingredient to the mix: artifical intelligence. Partnering with November Five, Le Pain Quotidien launched Alain.AI, a tool that can be called the world's first digital twin of a chef-founder and used to help with menu development, recipe standardization, and culinary innovation. "As a restaurant business, we use AI to go faster and to develop the business further," Annick Van Overs

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Crunchtime

AUGUST 21, 2024

Discover how Wingstop navigates the challenges of maintaining brand standards and implementing technology for growth in the restaurant industry.

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EATER

AUGUST 23, 2024

The Uptown Minneapolis restaurant Kim’s, operated by James Beard Award-winning chef Ann Kim, will close on August 30, two months after its staff voted to unionize.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 23, 2024

In addition, three board members have resigned from the parent company of BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal-Fired Pizza, indicating bankruptcy could be coming.

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Advertiser: Paycor

Year-end can be a hectic time for HR professionals, but with proper planning and organization, you can navigate it smoothly. Learn the main watch outs for year-end HR prep with Paycor’s helpful checklist covering employee data, wage and tax information, and special situations. Ensure compliance and efficiency by downloading today!

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 22, 2024

With guests searching for value, how can local restaurants compete and thrive in such a competitive market and build trust withconsumers who are more cautious about price and safety than ever? "Value has been the buzzword for restaurants across the map over the past year or so, but while guests want to realize value, food costs have been volatile and credit card processing and other fees cut into the bottom line," Mani Kulasooriya, Co-Founder & CEO of Cut+Dry, an all-in-one platform

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ChowNow

AUGUST 23, 2024

As a restaurant owner, understanding your financial health is critical to long-term success. One essential tool for assessing your restaurant’s financial performance is the break-even analysis. This analysis helps you determine the point at which your restaurant starts to make a profit—where your total revenue equals your total costs. By conducting a break-even analysis, you can make informed decisions about pricing, cost management , and overall strategy.

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SpotOn

AUGUST 23, 2024

Restaurant Week is a grand celebration of food for guests and restaurants in every city. Hungry diners can get a decent meal at a discounted price while discovering new places to eat. Meanwhile, businesses and restaurants can reach new patrons wanting to engage with that city's phenomenal food scene. For Philadelphia Restaurant Week, also known as Center City Restaurant Week, the bites continue this year with meals that pay homage to the city's classic dishes.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 22, 2024

The Mexican fast-food chain said that a “small minority” will opt out of the morning meal in October after the company gave operators the option.

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Advertiser: Paycor

Diversity and inclusion are crucial for building a strong and innovative workforce. Discover how AI technology can revolutionize your hiring process and drive diversity in your organization. Explore over 10 ways AI recruiting tools can help you identify a wider pool of candidates, enhance communication strategies, and eliminate unconscious bias. Embrace the future of recruitment and create a more diverse and inclusive workplace with AI technology.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 21, 2024

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar released a micro documentary “A Journey Through Appalachia,” which celebrates the unique ingredients, techniques and culinary traditions of southern Appalachia. The video follows Tupelo Honey’s four-time James Beard Award semifinalist Executive Chef Eric Gabrynowicz on a week-long exploration of this rich food culture, “Appalachian culture has shaped our food in so many ways, and this is our way to pay homage to our roots,” sa

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Clover - Restaurants

AUGUST 23, 2024

One of the most effective ways to boost your business and generate additional revenue is by offering restaurant merchandise. From trendy accessories to gourmet muffin mixes, the right merchandise can turn your loyal diners into ambassadors, spreading the word about your eatery. Join us as we explore how restaurants that sell merchandise can harness the power of swag to enhance brand awareness, drive marketing efforts, and more.

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SpotOn

AUGUST 20, 2024

Ohio's minimum wage increases with the inflation rate, thanks to a 2006 ballot initiative. Per the ballot initiative, the state minimum wage increases every January 1. The minimum wage increase is based on the consumer price index during the 12-month period before September 30. In 2006, Ohio voters approved the ballot measure that raised the state minimum wage to $6.85 per hour from $5.15, with a wage increase adjusted annually.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 20, 2024

Retail Watch: Circle K’s owner wants to buy 7-Eleven’s owner, as well as the regional GetGo convenience chain. The deals will likely fuel even more fast-food competition.

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In the competitive restaurant industry, data is crucial for controlling costs and boosting efficiency. Real-time data helps with labor scheduling, adjusting menu items, reducing waste and improving profitability. Learn how harnessing data enables better decision-making and enhances operational success.

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The Rail

AUGUST 23, 2024

By Jill Goodwin, Contributor The way you photograph a restaurant's interior and exterior can profoundly impact customers' perceptions. Aside from food quality, atmosphere, and brand identity, how your restaurant looks are some of the most important components of a high-value restaurant experience. However, this is not always an easy challenge. Part of what makes capturing restaurant environments challenging is that they require the nuanced concepts of ambiance to land well with online consumers.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 22, 2024

What Is a Virtual Restaurant? A Ghost Restaurant take orders through online apps (like Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Skip the Dishes) and prepare food exclusively for pick-up, take-out and delivery customers. Virtual restaurant concepts only exist in apps, and use ‘ ghost kitchens ’ (aka ‘virtual kitchens’ or ‘dark kitchens’) to serve a virtual menu to virtual customers.

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Sante

AUGUST 20, 2024

What is the difference between your run-of-the-mill pasta and an artisanal pasta? We met with Piero Peduzzi of Rustichella D’Abruzzo Continue Reading The post Rustichella D’Abruzzo And More appeared first on Santé Food Wine Spirits.

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The Wine Knitter

AUGUST 23, 2024

What happens when you pair a Riesling with Kama pudding? The palate explodes with a profusion of flavors while reveling in a virtual trip to Germany, Estonia, France, the Netherlands, and Belgium! How is this possible, you might ask? Read on, dear friends, and find out! ​Thanks to chef Adriana Urbina’s delectable Estonian Kama pudding recipe and Ernst Loosen, a wine producer whose Riesling is featured in this article, the stage is set for a magical pairing.

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Running a restaurant involves juggling numerous tasks, but payroll and HR shouldn’t add to the stress. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," is tailored for the restaurant industry to help you choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, crucial for maintaining staff morale. Compliance support helps navigate labor laws and avoid costly fines.

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