Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 6, 2024

Sixty-nine percent of consumers would dine out more often if it were more enjoyable, and that number goes up to 78 percent for adults under the age of 35, according to a report from ChangeUp. The experience agency, who designed new restaurant prototypes for clients such as Burger King, Panda Express and Panera Bread, surveyed consumers to gain a better understanding of the current customer journey and what guests value most about the restaurant experience, particularly at casual dining and fast

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Crunchtime

AUGUST 8, 2024

Top brands like Wingstop, Gong cha, and Sizzling Platter are consistently focused on keeping great guest experiences at the core of their operations. However, this becomes more challenging during rapid growth.

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Sculpture Hospitality

AUGUST 7, 2024

The heart of any thriving restaurant beats within its management team. Your restaurant manager - if you have one - is the bridge between your vision as the owner and exceptional daily operations.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 6, 2024

Wings, tenders and chicken sandwiches continue their winning streak, finds a new survey from Revenue Management Solutions.

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AUGUST 5, 2024

Farmers across the state of Florida are bracing as intensifying hurricanes, and the rising temperatures that strengthen them, continue to threaten future harvests. | Dhiraj Singh/Bloomberg via Getty Images A perfect storm of hurricanes, diseases, and water scarcity threatens to wipe out the state’s famed citrus industry This story was originally published by Grist.

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ChowNow

AUGUST 6, 2024

Restaurant expenses can add up quickly if you’re not careful. From ingredients to insurance, new restaurants need to know how to manage fixed and variable costs. Balancing your budget is the most essential recipe for success. In this restaurant expenses breakdown, we’ll provide an overview of the kinds of costs you might face and how to manage them while maintaining a healthy, profitable business.

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Crunchtime

AUGUST 6, 2024

The fast-paced and unpredictable nature of a restaurant environment makes adherence to labor laws particularly challenging. High employee turnover rates can make it difficult to execute compliance programs, and teams need continuous training to ensure that labor laws are understood and followed.

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The Salt

AUGUST 5, 2024

Forget artificial sweeteners. Scientists at Harvard's Wyss Institute have developed a product that lets you eat sugar without absorbing all of it.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 8, 2024

It is fire that defines what cooking is all about; fire that draws young cooks to the kitchen; fire that inspires chefs to create; fire that fuels the adrenaline in kitchens, and fire that is there for every cook to try and control. The problem with fire is that it is challenging to control. Try as cooks may, fire is always threatening to gain the upper hand.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 7, 2024

Of all the costs your restaurants generate, your food is one of the largest. The cost of the food you serve can be affected by so many different outside influences, some of them more obvious, like the rise and fall of fuel costs or the effects of good or bad weather. Others are less so, like the sudden pop-culture status of a particular food (think avocados, bubble tea, or cupcakes).

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2024

A former employee filed a class-action lawsuit against Panera, following a data breach earlier this year. The suit claims that Panera is to blame for the breach, which exposed employees’ personal information, including Social Security numbers. Panera contacted affected employees and is providing a one-year membership in a program that provides credit monitoring, identity detection and resolution of identity theft.

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ChowNow

AUGUST 9, 2024

Running a successful restaurant doesn’t happen by luck. Instead, it requires thoughtful planning and a deep understanding of an increasingly competitive landscape. A SWOT analysis is a simple tool that can help restaurant owners stay organized and develop a clear action plan. This technique helps you understand your restaurant’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.

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Sling

AUGUST 8, 2024

Want to learn how to start an event planning business? It’s not as difficult as it may seem. You will, however, need to stay organized and be willing to keep working until everything is running smoothly. In this article, we discuss some of the basic steps that can help you bring your dream of starting an event planning business to fruition. Table of contents How to start an event planning business: Stage 1 How to start an event planning business: Stage 2 How to start an event planning business:

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 9, 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. Restaurant work and benefits have not historically been synonymous. Staff meals or post-shift drinks have traditionally been the beginning and the end of any benefits beyond paychecks or tips.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 7, 2024

Right now, many restaurants are benefitting from promoting a value-proposition message, but what happens after those end? How can they convert those guests into loyal diners? That's where old-fashioned consistent marketing efforts comes into play. "It’s important to think long term," HungerRush's SVP of Marketing Shannon Chirone told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. "Cutting a marketing budget creates a ripple effect that may not be felt until months down th

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The Restaurant Group

AUGUST 7, 2024

Essential Steps for Launching a Successful Restaurant Startup There is no one-size-fits-all approach to launching a restaurant startup. But there are steps you can take to maximize your success. Entrepreneurs understand that an establishment’s first few days in business are crucial. Learn how to open a restaurant with TRG. 1. Start With a Concept A restaurant concept is the starting point for building a distinctive and memorable brand.

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EATER

AUGUST 7, 2024

Shutterstock Up your tofu game with recipes from Hetty McKinnon, Maanghi, Andrea Nguyen, and more Tofu is a shapeshifter. These pressed soy curds can be firm and crumbly, easily taking on the identity of ground meat or scrambled eggs, or silky like custard. Tofu can be whipped into a high-protein chocolate mousse or fried into crispy cubes reminiscent of popcorn chicken.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 7, 2024

The CEOs of operations ranging from Inspire Brands to Union Square Hospitality have pledged support for an initiative to provide meals while school is out of session.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 8, 2024

Latino small business owners, particularly in the restaurant industry, are emerging as one of the most dynamic and rapidly expanding business owners across the US. In fact, according to our Verizon Business Latino Small Business Survey , 78 percent of the Latino businesses surveyed stated that their businesses are in a better place today than a year ago, and an even greater percentage (88 percent) believe their business will be in a better place a year from now.

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The Eat Restaurant

AUGUST 8, 2024

If you're new to the restaurant game or a die-hard traditionalist, you might be scratching your head and wondering, "What's a POS system?" Well, it's an important piece of tech that every restaurant owner should get acquainted with. POS stands for point of sale, which is basically the moment when a guest orders and pays for their meal.

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QSR Automations

AUGUST 8, 2024

In the hospitality sector service is paramount, therefore, maximizing efficiency and enhancing the guest experience is a key part of business. For restaurant operators, the ability to predict and manage busy periods, prioritize high-value guests, and ensure seamless coordination between the front and back of house can make the difference between an okay night and a great one.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 7, 2024

Sixteen restaurant chains, operating companies or large franchisees have filed for bankruptcy so far in 2024.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 9, 2024

The team at Hospitality HQ, lead by Chef Akhtar Nawab has been switching up the food hall model by launching projects designed to emphacize culinary exploration and community connection in markets including Silver Spring, Maryland, Charlotte, North Carolina and Orlando. They are currently up to 18 locations. When curating these locations, Nawab and his team strive to close the opportunity gap for aspiring chefs and restaurateurs, primarily those of BIPOC identities, through mentorship, from menu

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Clover - Restaurants

AUGUST 8, 2024

Taking that first step to open a second location is daunting, and it doesn’t get any easier as you expand your footprint. The more restaurants you open successfully, the more moving parts you’ll have to keep an eye on each day. Fortunately, there are tools and strategies you can put in place to make managing multiple locations more efficient. Here are some tips to help you figure out how to run multiple restaurants simultaneously.

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QSR Automations

AUGUST 8, 2024

When guests imagine a pizza concept, freshness, quality and quickness all come to mind first. The integration of ConnectSmart® Kitchen and ConnectSmart® RecipesPlus provides a powerful solution for achieving this; These two software systems work in tandem to streamline kitchen processes, ensure recipe consistency, and improve overall restaurant efficiency.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 7, 2024

The Bottom Line: The year is filled with some odd results, with companies trading share, fast food considered a luxury and otherworldly results at wing chains.

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HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2024

NYC Restaurant Week, taking place from July 22 through mid-August, is a golden opportunity for restaurants to maximize revenue and showcase their culinary prowess. This summer event draws in both locals and tourists, making it a peak time for the city’s dining establishments. With over 600 participating restaurants, the event is a major attraction, bringing in thousands of diners eager to experience the city’s diverse culinary offerings.

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The Rail

AUGUST 8, 2024

By Alexandra Sheehan, Contributor Many think making sales can be tough in the restaurant industry. But the average monthly revenue for a restaurant that’s been in business for less than a year is $111,860.70. This is great for the outlook of the industry, but it also means there’s lots of competition. And with discretionary spend on the decline , it’s more important than ever to focus on the bottom line.

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Sante

AUGUST 8, 2024

This selection of wines will help guide you through the ennui of August. The post Resisting the Doldrums appeared first on Santé Food Wine Spirits.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 6, 2024

The fast-casual chain is improving drive-thru speeds and will be advertising during Bears games to focus on what can be controlled.

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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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