Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Future foodspaces will need to be designed to meet the personalized needs of diverse customer bases, according to Culinary Crossroads: How Societal Shifts Are Defining Tomorrow’s Dining , the latest whitepaper from IA Interior Architects research initiative, HumanX. "The future of restaurant design will be complex and dynamic, shaped by generational preferences, shifting family structures, and broader ecological and economic trends," said Carlotta Dove, Director of Consumer Experie

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Wasserstrom

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Certain cities in the United States offer plenty of risk and reward for restaurant owners and operators. Read on as we present the top five most competitive culinary landscapes in the United States. Within these cities, contenders face off against a dense network of established players, all vying for success. 1. New York City The […] The post Top 5 Most Competitive Cities for Restaurants in the US appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Hiring and retaining staff has always been a challenge for businesses in the food industry. With an average turnover rate of 79.6% over the past decade, keeping employees in restaurants has become increasingly difficult. High turnover not only disrupts business operations but also leads to increased costs and time spent on hiring and training new staff.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Lille Allen Six chefs and restaurant owners from across the country explain why restaurants feel so expensive right now, and how they’re coping with high prices and customer complaints Dining out involves calculating the intangible: What is hospitality worth to you? On the one hand, you get the possibility of technique and flavor you cannot, or don’t want to, create yourself, plated and served with attention.

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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.

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ChowNow

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

After perfecting your menu, contracting suppliers and training staff to prepare and serve the food, how do you actually get customers in your door? It all comes down to marketing, whether it’s a social media post or an email blast. Regardless of the size of your budget though, a restaurant marketing plan is what establishes your marketing goals and keeps you on track to measure your progress and achieve success.

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Sculpture Hospitality

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Okay, let's talk about draft beer. It's a big deal, right? It's often a cornerstone of your bar's sales and profits, but it can also be a real headache if you don't keep a tight grip on it.

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Bizimply

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

As mobile devices become an integral part of daily life, the need for mobile-friendly tech solutions in restaurants and hotels […] The post 10 Mobile-Friendly Tech Solutions for Restaurants & Hotels appeared first on Bizimply.

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Rocket Fuel

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS– Sept. 10, 2024 – Delaget , a leading restaurant SaaS company that is trusted by 30,000+ restaurants and top brands, announced today the launch of Delaget Delivery Solutions, which is designed to address the challenge of managing data from multiple delivery service providers (DSPs) for restaurant operators and finance teams. Segmented into Delivery Operations and Delivery Finance, Delaget Delivery Solutions helps restaurant operators achieve the following: Streamlined Operations: Sav

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PathSpot

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, food safety has risen to a critical priority. The crisis revealed vulnerabilities in food safety, highlighting the crucial need for stringent safety measures. For restaurants, investing in thorough food safety protocols goes beyond compliance; it is crucial for long-term success. Adopting exceptional food safety practices builds customer trust, protects public health, and dramatically enhances business performance and bottom line.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

In this comprehensive video guide, Adam Guild of Owner.com offers best practices for restaurant marketing. In total, you will learn 18 different marketing strategies across Instagram, Facebook, email, SMS, and direct mail.

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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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Buzztime Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Are you hungry for more trivia? Is one night of bar trivia per week not enough to satiate your senses? Buzztime has tens of thousands of questions in its database. Pub trivia hosts and players could spend a lifetime with them! However, as the years pass, some of the questions become outdated and obscure. Events that are important one year become irrelevant many years later.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The fast-casual Mediterranean chain says it is getting customers who want a good in-restaurant experience as well as those who want a family-style meal at home.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

By David Mallon Successful dining clusters across Australia have adopted a place-first ‘local’ strategy that creates a destination in the heart of the community. This local strategy requires a shift to prioritise a hospitality experience over just a generic paint by numbers F&B amenity. Contemporary centres have expanded their success metrics from the size of the retail spend to now include the overall experience metrics.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Day-to-day restaurant operations are stressful enough, and the last thing you want to do is worry about the plumber you hired. Plumbing issues are never a fun thing to deal with at your restaurant, but they are a common enough occurrence that finding the right plumber can make plumbing maintenance less of a headache if they are good at their job. It can also cause an even bigger headache if you find one that is not qualified.

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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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EATER

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Lille Allen/Eater Practicality is at the forefront of the recipes in the TikTok influencer’s debut cookbook, ‘Justine Cooks’ What you don’t see in the videos are the rolls of tape: one stacked on top of the other, an iPhone leaned inside. This is how Justine Doiron — 2.3 million followers on TikTok , a million on Instagram — gets her shots of sugar and salt sparkling in the sunlight.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Nearly 90% of operators said in the International Franchise Association’s annual franchisee survey that inflation continues to impact their operations. And more say customers are reacting to higher prices.

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The Rail

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

By Joaquin Miranda, Contributor Running a restaurant is no easy task, especially when every dollar counts. But, just because your marketing budget is tight doesn’t mean your ideas have to be. I've learned over the years that the most memorable campaigns often come from the simplest, most cost-effective strategies. And that’s pretty critical in an industry in which margins are so razor-thin.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Running a restaurant comes with a unique set of risks, especially when serving alcohol. While alcohol sales can significantly boost revenue, they also introduce considerable liabilities that vary widely by state. For example, if your establishment serves alcohol to an intoxicated patron who subsequently drives and causes an accident, your business could be held liable for any resulting property damage, personal injury, or even fatalities, depending on local laws.

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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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EATER

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Lille Allen/Eater The cookbooks explore personal stories, family history, and both tradition and playfulness that can be found in Vietnamese recipes Some of this season’s most exciting new cookbooks highlight the food of Vietnamese American chefs, whether it’s with the inflection of New Orleans, the impact of Oakland, or the influence of translating Vietnamese cuisine to an online audience via TikTok.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Mathew Focht, managing partner of the investment fund Emerging, joins the podcast to talk about the spinoff of the golf-and-food concept and what it means for the burgeoning sector.

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QSR Automations

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

If you’ve ever worked a busy shift at a restaurant, you know the scene: a line out the door, frazzled hosts juggling waitlists, and that nagging worry you’re about to lose customers to long wait times. It’s not a pretty sight. But what if there was a way to turn that chaos into a well-oiled machine? Enter ConnectSmart® Host , the game-changer that’s revamping how host stand management and how restaurants manage their front of house.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The restaurant industry is fighting a tough battle. Rising costs are not the only financial hazard facing the food service business, as recent studies show that slip and fall cases cost the industry $2 billion a year. However, there are several ways businesses can help reduce risk, financial exposure, and legal complications. Focus on Smart Construction When designing new restaurant spaces, be aware of the need for adequate drainage systems to avoid unwanted water runoff, which can freeze during

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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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Apicbase

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The new CSRD regulations require large food service companies to report on Scope 3 emissions, which can be difficult to manage. Scope 3 emissions come from areas outside your direct operations, like your suppliers and logistics, yet they account for about 70% of your restaurant’s total carbon footprint. Tracking them is tough, but it’s essential for compliance.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Elite Restaurant Group said it has hired a specialist to assist with a comprehensive effort to sell locations nationwide to franchise operators.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Fazenda Barreiro harvests organic coffee from its 80,000 trees Specializing in organic coffee, Fazenda Barreiro in Brazil produces some of the world’s finest coffee. “The secret of our harvest is to pick the coffee at its peak ripeness,” says João Paulo Capobianco, the co-owner of Café Lobo Do Serrote and Fazenda Barreiro. Production manager Caique De Mello Domingues explains that the producers are selective with their harvesting, going from plant to plant picking out only the ripe grains.

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The Rail

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

By Briana Hilton, Contributor At least 10,490 violent crimes were committed in U.S. restaurants in 2020, effectively making the industry the eight-most likely place for Americans to be attacked, according to data released by the Federal Investigation Bureau (FBI). The findings further revealed that 5,642 of the 675,517 violent attacks were robberies.

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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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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

It’s the fourth quarter, your team has played a great game so far, there’s 13 seconds left on the clock and you’re ahead by three. The game is in your hands, so everyone lets their guard down a bit at kick off. The ball sails high and end-over-end as it lands in the hands of your opponent at their 20-yard line. A defender misses a tackle at the 25-yard line, and then another lets the anxious runner slip through his hands at the 32.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The coffee shop chain’s new CEO, on his second day in the job, is promising improvements to operations and marketing. “We’re getting back to Starbucks.

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Delaget

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS– Sept. 10, 2024 – Delaget , a leading restaurant SaaS company that is trusted by 30,000+ restaurants and top brands, announced today the launch of Delaget Delivery Solutions, which is designed to address the challenge of managing data from multiple delivery service providers (DSPs) for restaurant operators and finance teams. Segmented into Delivery Operations and Delivery Finance, Delaget Delivery Solutions helps restaurant operators achieve the following: Streamlined Operations: Sav

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The Salt

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Eggs branded Milo's Poultry Farms and Tony's Fresh Market were recalled after they were linked to a salmonella outbreak that has hospitalized at least 24 people. (Image credit: U.S.

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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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