Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 31, 2024
While the restaurant industry has been focused on value meals so far this summer, Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) season has snuck up on us with independent restaurants leading the orange-colored way. From May 15 to July 15, SpotOn saw 1,070 “pumpkin” items added to menus across the country, with a spike of 176 items added just between July 7 and 13 alone.
Crunchtime
AUGUST 1, 2024
Every four years, the world watches in awe as athletes from around the globe compete in the Olympics. Just as athletes rely on their training, equipment, and support systems to succeed, restaurant operators depend on effective tools and strategies to keep their business running smoothly. It’s a high-stakes endeavor that demands precision, dedication, and a top-notch team.
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Restaurant Business
AUGUST 1, 2024
The Bottom Line: The Chicago-based burger giant says the offer is generating incremental cash flow for operators as it reverses the company’s sagging reputation for value.
ChowNow
JULY 30, 2024
Running a restaurant is not just about great food and excellent service—it’s also about keeping a keen eye on your finances and performance metrics. Understanding and monitoring key restaurant metrics can help your management team make informed decisions, improve your profitability, and ensure your restaurant’s long-term success. Let’s dive into some common restaurant metrics every restaurant owner should know.
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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.
Culinary Cues
JULY 29, 2024
I try not to focus on the negative – there is so much in life that is positive and that is where we should concentrate our efforts. Even Frank Zappa, the brilliant, oftentimes extravagant and a bit unhinged musician, said that we should turn off the news, push aside the “woe is me” and finger pointing, and just try to relish all the fantastic things that surround us.
7 Shifts
JULY 29, 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. Engaging employees effectively is crucial for restaurant operators aiming to build a thriving and motivated workforce.
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TastyIgniter
AUGUST 2, 2024
Playing background music at your business venue can enhance the customer experience, but it's important to consider the legal implications. Copyright laws protect most music, and playing it publicly without the appropriate licenses can lead to significant penalties.
The Wine Knitter
JULY 28, 2024
As you might know by now, I don’t need a particular reason to open a bottle of wine, regardless of the price tag. I’m all about celebrating “just because” moments! So, whether you’re in the mood for bubbles or still wine, these wallet-friendly and easy-drinking wines are an excellent addition to keep in your refrigerator for your “just because” moments!
Sante
AUGUST 1, 2024
I love art and music and would guess that most professional cooks and chefs are like me in that regard. Continue Reading The post DOES YOUR MENU MAKE SENSE (and DOLLARS and CENTS)? appeared first on Santé Food Wine Spirits.
7 Shifts
AUGUST 2, 2024
Restaurant accounting isn’t easy. It involves tracking massive amounts of real data and industry benchmarks. It even has its own language, KPIs, EBITDAs, and CoGs. Sounds complicated? That’s probably because you’re hearing most of these words for the first time. Learning basic accounting is like studying a different language, regardless of how many decades you have in the restaurant industry.
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.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 30, 2024
Restaurants receive huge amounts of feedback from customers — in survey responses, via social media, on review sites, and more. This unstructured feedback — text responses about your restaurant — holds valuable insights into what’s going right or wrong at your locations, all of which drives repeat visitors, retention, and loyalty.
Sculpture Hospitality
JULY 30, 2024
From crisp vegetables to perfectly aged steaks, the quality of your ingredients directly impacts the satisfaction of your customers. Today’s patrons want fresh dishes, and being the restaurant to serve them will keep them coming back for more.
Sling
AUGUST 1, 2024
Effective restaurant bookkeeping is essential if you want to ensure your operation’s success. With a comprehensive system in place, you’ll be better positioned to make informed decisions, control costs, and maximize profits. In this article, we discuss how to get started with restaurant bookkeeping and the terms and practices that make it work. Table of contents How to get started with restaurant bookkeeping Terms to know Restaurant bookkeeping best practices How to get started with restaurant b
Buzztime Business
JULY 30, 2024
Are you looking to spice up your restaurant’s atmosphere and attract more customers? Well, look no further! Sign up for our $149 per month Buzztime Game Network and host a Buzztime Live Trivia event! Picture this: your restaurant buzzing with excitement as teams of friends and family gather to test their knowledge, all while enjoying your delicious food and drinks.
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!
Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 1, 2024
In early 2022, Chipotle Mexican Grill began testing radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology to enhance its traceability and inventory systems at its Chicago distribution center and approximately 200 restaurants in the greater Chicago area, becoming one of the first major restaurant companies to leverage RFID case labels to track ingredients from suppliers to restaurants via serialization.
EATER
JULY 30, 2024
Lille Allen It’s cute, it’s practical, and it won’t kill you Kayla Moreno was looking for an easy recipe to share on TikTok when she remembered a post she’d seen the previous year for something called “oysters redneckefeller.” A spin on oysters Rockefeller, it called for adding hot sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and Parmesan to a tin of smoked oysters before baking the whole thing right in the tin.
Wasserstrom
AUGUST 1, 2024
Today’s high food costs mean professional kitchens need to be more resourceful. One culinary philosophy that will save money, contribute to a low waste menu, and earn major sustainability points with your patrons is root-to-stem cuisine. What Is Root-to-Stem Cuisine? If you’re looking to adapt to a low-waste menu or save on money, root-to-stem dining […] The post Root-to-Stem Cuisine for Restaurants appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.
ChowNow
JULY 31, 2024
Most general managers are looking for creative ways to build sales at their restaurant — especially during low-volume days. We’ve all heard of the old “surpass the $20” game for selling bottles of wine, the “highest check average” contest, and the “sell X amount of this item for a prize” tactic. All of these can work, but the challenge is they may not move the needle over time — and in most cases don’t promote a wide variety of menu ite
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.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 29, 2024
Owners of bars, taverns, restaurants and other establishments serving alcohol kept a close eye on a case before the Supreme Court of Florida this year. At issue was a $28.6 million jury verdict against a bar awarded to a young woman catastrophically injured when she was hit by a pickup truck driven by an underage 20-year-old who had been drinking at the bar.
Goliath Consulting
AUGUST 2, 2024
Dog parks have long been a favorite spot for pet owners to let their furry friends run free and socialize. Recently, a new trend has taken this experience to the next level: dog parks incorporating food and beverage options. These dog park bars transform how people and their pets spend their leisure time. This innovative concept marries the traditional dog park with the amenities of a café, bar, or food truck park.
Restaurant Business
AUGUST 1, 2024
In his first Shake Shack earnings call, CEO Rob Lynch outlined plans for the next phase of growth. He is focused on operations and making the premium fast-casual brand a more frequent choice for guests at all income levels.
Restaurant Technology Guys
JULY 29, 2024
Introduction Welcome back to the Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast! Today, we have a special episode dedicated to the intricacies of credit card security, tokenization, and customer data insights. We are thrilled to introduce Travis, an expert from Very Good Security (VGS), to help us explore these vital topics.
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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.
Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 2, 2024
This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of LTO impact, influencer impact and no-show fees. Adjusting Priorities Restaurant365 released findings from its midyear industry survey. Restaurant leaders representing nearly 3,700 QSR, fast casual, casual dining, and fine dining locations shared 2024’s top challenges and opportunities alongside plans for investment in back-of-house technology, increased sales, and team training, benefits, an
Crunchtime
JULY 30, 2024
Ensure all of your back-end systems have access to the same forecasting data from Crunchtime. Today, we are excited to announce our new Sales Forecasting API that helps customers easily move their forecasting data across systems, leading to more accurate demand planning and greater flexibility.
Restaurant Business
JULY 30, 2024
The Italian casual-dining chain said the locations struggled to recover from the pandemic and other market pressures.
SpotOn
AUGUST 2, 2024
Savanna Parks is an onsite implementation manager for SpotOn. Ever since joining the company in 2020, she’s helped countless restaurants and bars install new restaurant point-of-sale systems with her signature dedication to service and quality. In this interview, Savanna discusses how she uses her experience as a bartender and server in Detroit to help clients on the West Coast feel confident with their new technology.
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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.
Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 2, 2024
In the restaurant industry, employee feedback—in both directions—is crucial for making positivechanges in operations and workplace dynamics. When restaurant staff feel listened to and appreciated, their morale increases as does workplace engagement and productivity. By seeking out staff input, clearly conveying areas for improvement and creating a clear action plan, restaurant owners and managers can aptly address areas that need enhancement, simplify processes and create an environm
Crunchtime
JULY 29, 2024
New resource center is available to help customers navigate API integration Integration is a core competency of the Crunchtime platform and we offer a range of flexible integration options, including APIs.
Restaurant Business
JULY 30, 2024
New data from Revenue Management Solutions shows that price increases at fast-food restaurants are increasing at more than twice the national average. And traffic reflects it.
EATER
JULY 31, 2024
Where to buy the bistro cafe tables, chairs, and flatware to turn your dining room into a Parisian escape You know a French bistro when you see it: that combination of warm wood, tile, and jewel tones adding up to a timeless and inviting space that calls you in for a glass of wine or two. With the continuation of “ Euro summer ,” the Paris Olympics , and the French revival across the American dining scene , France is on everyone’s mind this year.
Advertiser: Paycor
There’s a new overtime salary threshold that will impact employers across the country. If you have an employee making less than $43,888 on July 1 or less than $58,656 on January 1, you’re going to have to start paying overtime. Download Paycor’s guide to learn: Which groups of employees are affected? How should you classify employees? Best ways to mitigate risk.
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