Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 30, 2023
Summer hiring is in full swing, and many restaurants are struggling to navigate one of their busiest seasons of the year while dealing with ongoing labor shortages and a volatile economy. Turbulent times call for creative solutions, so focusing on efficiencies and making investments in your staff are the best areas to tackle when it comes to running a restaurant this summer.
Sante
MAY 31, 2023
One of the most difficult tasks to accomplish in the restaurant business is attracting new customers. The process takes time, imagination, consistent effort, money, and follow-through. This investment should (must) result in more than a single or occasional visit to the restaurant.
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Goliath Consulting
MAY 31, 2023
Are you a restaurant owner or manager looking for ways to attract more customers and increase sales? Look no further than geo-fencing! This location-based marketing technique uses GPS or RFID technology to create a virtual boundary around a specific area, such as your restaurant’s location. In this blog post, we’ll explore how geo-fencing can help your restaurant business and provide tips for implementing this strategy effectively.
Culinary Cues
MAY 27, 2023
TECHNOLOGY AND RESTAURANT CULTURE Learning to live with technology and stay in control is essential. We need to embrace the good and understand the bad and the ugly. This is not easy since the access to and use of technology and its influential sidekicks: social media and 24/7 news is so universal that nearly everyone sees them as essential to our way of life, but we need to try.
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Hospitality Insurance Group
MAY 30, 2023
Below are some tips for successful outdoor dining. Get Proper Permits. Before you get started, please check with your local municipality to see what permits and ordinances are in place. The safety of your guests and staff should be the #1 priority. Since outdoor spaces are typically uneven, the space should be inspected to make sure there are no cracks, potholes or rutting for customers or staff to fall or trip on.
The Eat Restaurant
MAY 29, 2023
We are thrilled to announce the release of our latest feature - R eview Management Integration , designed to enhance your restaurant's online reputation and streamline your operations right from within Eat App.
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Restaurant Business
MAY 30, 2023
The finding is likely to foster efforts to mandate paid sick leave.
Restaurant Business
MAY 31, 2023
In restaurants, one persisting issue operators are facing is labor. Hiring and retaining staff have been challenges in recent years, and labor costs are on the rise as well. Additionally, an increased focus on cleanliness and food safety has been top of mind for both operators and consumers alike. Some operators are facing these challenges with innovation, however—adding automation as well as incorporating more digital offerings that help reduce staff intervention in processes are becoming more
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 2, 2023
Owners of eating and drinking places have been compelled to increase menu prices as a survival strategy. Full-service menu prices jumped 8.8 percent and limited-service menu prices rose 7.1 percent in September year-over-year. However, continuing to raise prices to try to beat inflation could sound the death knell for restaurants at a time when they should be reveling in tune with the Christmas bells.
Perfect Daily Grind
MAY 28, 2023
Over the past few years, the global coffee industry has undergone many changes. One of the most prominent is an increasing move towards automation and technology. During this period, we have seen the uptake of automated systems and technologies grow across every level of the coffee supply chain – from production to roasting to brewing. And while the skills and expertise of industry professionals are still an essential part of specialty coffee, it’s safe to say that relying on technology only ser
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Buzztime Business
JUNE 2, 2023
This Father’s Day, Dad will live like a king. Americans plan to spend these impressive father figures: The average person will drop $171 for a record-setting $20.1 billion total. To bring Dad and his fam to your bar or restaurant, launch Father’s Day promotions that treat him like royalty. Every Daypart for Dad! Father’s Day Promotions from Dawn Till Dusk 1) Bluesy Brunch Start the day with brunch as one of your Father’s Day promotions.
EATER
MAY 31, 2023
Lille Allen/Eater Published in 1973, it wasn’t the first Indian cookbook in this country, but it was the one that caught on Madhur Jaffrey initially became a cookbook author, she writes in the first line of An Invitation to Indian Cooking , “as a gradual maneuver in self-defense.” She wasn’t defending herself from anything more malevolent than the curiosity of her friends and acquaintances.
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 30, 2023
In February 2023, our Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) data analytics team advised on the benefits of attracting and keeping frequent diners. According to our Q1 2023 survey , frequent users were not just visiting QSRs; they planned to keep visiting. These raring-to-dine customers were twice as likely as other respondents to increase their future visits.
Perfect Daily Grind
MAY 29, 2023
There has never been as much of a focus on improving espresso extraction as there is today. Thanks to the growth of specialty coffee, more and more cafés and roasters are finding new ways to get the best results from their coffee. This can range from grinding coffee from frozen to using different distribution techniques during puck prep. Ultimately, for customers to experience the full spectrum of a coffee’s flavours and aromas, baristas need to optimise extraction as much as possible.
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Margin Edge
MAY 29, 2023
This post was written by iControl , the the only third-party payment solution in the food and beverage industry that handles alcohol payments, scan-based trading and accurate point of sale data all in one solution. If your restaurant or retail outlet sells or is planning to sell alcohol, you already know the complexities of a regulated industry. Keeping your back office in order with proper licenses, state law compliance, etc. while trying to focus your time on front-of-house activities by takin
EATER
MAY 31, 2023
Photo of Andrew Coté by Paulo Anjou Andrew Coté followed his fathers footsteps into beekeeping; now Andrew’s Honey is a go-to resource for beekeepers and for restaurants looking for top-notch honey In How I Got My Job , folks from across the food and restaurant industry answer Eater’s questions about, well, how they got their job. Today’s installment: Andrew Coté.
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 1, 2023
By now, loyalty programs have shifted from a “nice-to-have” to a “need-to-have” for restaurants looking to retain customers and drive revenue amid record inflation figures and increased prices. In fact, research from Accenture found that more than 90 percent of companies have some sort of loyalty program. Although the development and implementation of loyalty programs have become increasingly popular, they still have a widespread reputation as generic, focusing more on ma
Perfect Daily Grind
MAY 30, 2023
In specialty coffee shops around the world, there has never been more of a focus on improving coffee extraction. One of the biggest skills any barista needs to master is knowing how to tweak brew variables to achieve the best results possible. In line with this, more and more coffee businesses have started to leverage the power of automation. Whether it’s using high-tech espresso machines or automated pour over brewers to assist with extraction, automation can ultimately help coffee shops offer
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Crunchtime
JUNE 2, 2023
Inventory is often an area full of sneaky profit leaks for many multi-unit restaurants, which is why even the most seasoned restaurant operators are rethinking how they approach inventory — from counting, to reviews, to ordering and everything in between.
EATER
JUNE 2, 2023
Foundation CEO Clare Reichenbach | Noam Galai/Getty Images And why is there so much drama this year? The James Beard Awards, among the highest honors in the American restaurant industry, are happening soon — Monday, to be precise. Maybe you’ve seen headlines about finalists — and finalists being disqualified. Maybe your favorite local spot is up for an award, maybe you’re pissed it’s not.
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 31, 2023
Now that temperatures have officially warmed up, consumers are more eager than ever to dine outside and on-premise. Although restaurant operators are no strangers to this shift in behavior, what they may be overlooking is the chance to leverage one of summer’s biggest revenue driving celebrations – Father’s Day. According to the National Retail Federation , consumers spent approximately $20 billion in 2022 on this annual day dedicated to Dad and it was celebrated by nearly 76 p
Sculpture Hospitality
MAY 30, 2023
The restaurant industry is one of the largest and most dynamic industries in the world, with an estimated value of over $1.5 trillion in 2022. In recent years, the industry has been undergoing a significant transformation thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies.
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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.
Crunchtime
JUNE 2, 2023
Inventory is often an area full of sneaky profit leaks for many QSRs, which is why even the most seasoned restaurant operators are rethinking how they approach inventory — from counting, to reviews, to ordering and everything in between.
Restaurant Business
JUNE 2, 2023
Is it time for American diners to put on proper clothes and start behaving a bit nicer in restaurants? Some operators are bringing back dress codes and more. But it may be too late to turn back from our sweatpants-wearing ways.
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 31, 2023
Now that temperatures have officially warmed up, consumers are more eager than ever to dine outside and on-premise. Although restaurant operators are no strangers to this shift in behavior, what they may be overlooking is the chance to leverage one of summer’s biggest revenue driving celebrations – Father’s Day. According to the National Retail Federation , consumers spent approximately $20 billion in 2022 on this annual day dedicated to Dad and it was celebrated by nearly 76 p
The Eat Restaurant
JUNE 1, 2023
Venue management can be a complex task, demanding proper organization, seamless communication, and efficient coordination. However, technology has brought forth a range of innovative software solutions that address the challenges faced by venue managers and owners.
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Crunchtime
MAY 31, 2023
In multi-unit restaurants, operators can see, hear, and interact with their customers each time they visit. Customer feedback comes in a variety of forms–they have the opportunity to fill out experience surveys, leave star-rated reviews, and even share insta-worthy photos of their meals. Successful operators extract customer feedback and weave it into their Brand DNA to provide consistently great experiences.
Restaurant Business
MAY 31, 2023
The Bottom Line: The burger chain’s unit volumes have lagged its competitors. One reason has been a morning daypart that hasn’t quite lived up to expectations. Can the brand’s new management fix it?
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 31, 2023
The number of cooks and chefs employed in the U.S. has reaches an all-time high, according to a Chef's Pencil's report based on the latest Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics at the end of April 2023. Key takeaways include: Employment in the Food Preparation and Serving category is down seven percent compared to pre-pandemic levels, and recovery is very uneven within the professional groups.
Buzztime Business
MAY 31, 2023
Summer is in full swing, and June is on deck with baseball games, Father’s Day, graduation celebrations, and more. Got your June promotion ideas ready to go? If not, no worries. We’ve got all your bases covered with marketing tips, contests, and other content for every day in June. Along the way, go ahead and use any of the graphics in your emails and on social media.
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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.
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