The Eat Restaurant
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
One of the most overlooked aspects of a budding restaurant is its development of a social media footprint. This is a rough grey area that many either find too difficult to navigate or believe that it is not necessary, and do not want to change and adapt. While social media isn’t a must for all restaurants, it is certainly useful for those starting out or looking to drive revenue.
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
QSRs operate in a competitive and highly complex business space, so one of the highest priorities for these organizations is creating strategic plans that will reduce food waste to avoid lost revenue and wastage disposal fees. According to Rethink Food Waste Through Economics and Date , the U.S. restaurant sector generates 11.4 million tons of food waste annually, equating to more than $25 billion in losses.
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Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Every year, sports fans swarm to local restaurants and bars to eat, drink, and cheer on the teams playing in the Super Bowl. In towns across the country, most establishments prepare for an increase in business for this day. In some cities, bars and restaurants saw a 40 percent or more revenue increase, according to Womply Research , on this major Sunday in 2018.
7 Shifts
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Today is a big day for us, but an even bigger day for our restaurant partners. We've raised $80MM in new funding led by Softbank with continued support from Ten Coves Capital and Enlightened Hospitality , the fund affiliated with Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group. With these new funds, I'm tremendously grateful to be able to accelerate our mission— to simplify team management and improve performance for restaurants.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
Culinary Cues
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
It happens now and again, that question comes up on-line, usually from individuals new to a professional kitchen, or those who have little idea about how kitchens work. “What is the difference between a cook and a chef”? Sometimes, it depends on how you ask the question. As an example, I remember one very moving presentation to a room full of culinary professionals by Andre Soltner (a consummate chef whom I will forever admire) during which he directed all who were in the audience to remember th
Focus POS
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
How an Experienced Restaurant Solution Provider Can Benefit You. Restaurant owners and managers work long hours, holidays, and most weekends. There’s very little time off in an industry where the competition is fierce, most restaurateurs are still trying to recover from the pandemic and supply chain issues are causing shortages of everything from ingredients to take-out boxes.
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EATER
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Shutterstock. DoorDash Capital is actually a cash advance and a fee, okay? As part of the company’s ongoing push for growth and expansion, DoorDash announced that it’s getting into the financial services business with plans to offer cash advances to restaurants that will be automatically repaid via deductions from every DoorDash order the establishment fulfills.
Culinary Cues
FEBRUARY 6, 2022
We have all heard it before; it is perpetuated in the media, by our politicians, guidance counselors, professors, our peers, and sometimes even parents. You know that generalization about the position of cook and the inference that somehow it is less than professional and quite frankly, beneath considering as a viable career choice. How many times has the job been referred to as “flipping hamburgers” or working in a “greasy spoon”?
Ken Burgin
FEBRUARY 6, 2022
Foodservice operators need to be more creative and flexible in their search for staff, and more thoughtful about how they look after those they have. It’s more than just offering higher pay – that might be part of the equation, but there are many other factors involved. In this podcast, Ken Burgin talks with Paul Rifkin. a chef consultant who works with a wide variety of clubs, pubs and foodservice operators.
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
At a dizzying 137 pages long, the 80/20 tipping rule was signed into legislation in October. Taking effect on December 28, 2021, the rule is proving confusing to owners, operators, and tip-producing and non-tip producing employees (especially since often that employee is one and the same within any given shift). Whether or not the law is repealed, it’s being enforced now and restaurant owners and operators need to get up to speed, and fast, to ensure they get–and stay–in compli
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A Wine Story
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Romanelli Winery Umbria. Hello, nice to meet you.” Devis Romanelli greets me as I approach his family home and winery. Handsome enough to be an Italian fashion model, Mr. Romanelli is the descendant of several generations of grape growers before him. While families with vineyards sold their grapes to the cooperative in the past, today Devis Romanelli is in charge of creating a powerful brand for the family business.
EATER
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
One woman’s journey into the heart of grain and how our flour is made Where were you during the great bread baking boom of 2020? Me, I was cleaning out a trash can full of dog food to make room for 50 pounds of flour. The trash can belonged to Ziggy, my family’s late dearly beloved chihuahua (may he rest in peace), but at the height of the first COVID crisis in August, I needed somewhere to store the flour I’d ordered from a wholesale bakers outlet.
Restaurant365
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Restaurant forecasting is so critical, especially now when 2022 could possibly be as unpredictable as 2020 and 2021. Forecasting implications affect inventory and labor spending, so you must forecast to accurately predict what your labor cost is going to be and what your restaurant inventories are going to look like. In this two-part blog post series, you’ll learn the importance of forecasting in restaurants and how to accurately implement restaurant demand forecasting.
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
The owners of one contemporary Creole restaurant think so. “We are booked and have been since shortly after posting about the lunch on our social media channels,” said Sally Davis, General Manager of Eliza Restaurant & Bar in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. "Reservations are a mix of regulars and fresh faces as well. It is really giving Valentine’s Day a run for its money in terms of the number of reservations we see each year." The unofficial holiday, which was created by
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A Wine Story
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Montefalco Wine Producers. The Arnaldo Caprai winery emerged as a clear highlight of my Umbrian trip. This brand garnered well-deserved fame in New York city for the excellence of its wine, and its emphasis on the native Sagrantino grape. The Arnoldo Caprai Story This Montefalco success story began in 1971 when textiles entrepreneur Arnaldo Caprai purchased 12.5 acres in Montefalco.
EATER
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
A November 2021 protest in support of Amazon and Starbucks workers in New York City. | YUKI IWAMURA/AFP via Getty Images. The coffee giant fired seven employees in Memphis for alleged violations of its policies. The workers say it was retaliation for organizing a union. On Monday, seven Starbucks workers in Memphis, Tennessee, were fired from their jobs as baristas.
Restaurant Engine
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
A restaurant app can help you build your revenue and reach more customers. More than 80% of mobile phone users search for restaurants in mobile apps. This begs the question, “Does your restaurant have its own app?”. If the answer is “no,” then it’s time to consider it. Your customers are ordering online, now more than ever before. You want to reach them where they are while also providing them ease of access.
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
COVID-19 has transformed the restaurant industry in so many ways, from shutdowns to supply chain issues to accelerating the move to off premise dining. Now we are in the middle of The Great Resignation, which saw record numbers of Americans quitting their jobs. These resignations, 4.5 million Americans in November 2021, ultimately have seen 3% of the workforce quit their jobs, with that figure estimated to be double in hospitality.
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A Wine Story
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Torgiano Wines in Umbria. Torgiano Wine Region Do you enjoy discovering “hidden gem” wine regions? Torgiano is a lovely region in Umbria to consider for your next wine travel vacation. Why? Dating from Etruscan times, Torgiano was all about wine. This wine heritage was further developed by the Romans. You can see the remains of its presses in the wine museum today.
EATER
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Getty Images. It’s a state policy the whole country should adopt In a somewhat shocking move, it seems like the state of Texas has come up with a plan to meaningfully support parents working in the service industry: providing free child care for up to a year for those who qualify. The state’s Service Industry Recovery Child Care program launched in October of last year and promises a stipend that is paid directly to a child care provider of the parent’s choice, so long as that provider is licens
Goliath Consulting
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
The restaurant industry has been slowly adopting new innovative technology and digital solutions as of recent. Since 2020, this has led to an increase of new technology systems for restaurants and helped them adapt to a new digital reality. Technology and digital systems have helped many restaurants over the years, especially during 2020 and 2021. There has been new systems and new changes made in touchless payments, online ordering, contactless pickup, and more.
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
You’ve decided to focus on your restaurant's social media marketing. You’ve created an Instagram account and posted awesome content. Now it’s time to turn likes and comments into dollars and cents by creating a Link Page. What is a Link in Bio page? We’re so glad you asked. In this post, we'll explain what it is, why you need one, and what links you can add to give your social media marketing a jumpstart.
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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.
Sling
FEBRUARY 5, 2022
Here’s a frightening fact: many businesses calculate their payroll and payroll taxes incorrectly. What’s worse, miscalculations often go overlooked. That can cost your business time and money and may even lead to legal issues. So if you’re wondering how to do payroll correctly on your own and avoid all those problems, Sling is here to help. In this article, we’ll give you a step-by-step guide to payroll preparation so you can be sure you’re not missing anything.
EATER
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Vegan “caviar + fresh tofu” at Elizabeth in Chicago. Chefs are using vegan ingredients, some of which have been around for centuries, to advance luxury vegan dining Caviar is synonymous with luxury. More so than steak, or truffles, or even saffron, caviar is what you speak of when you want to evoke black-tie galas, crystal stemware, the world of the 1 percent.
Foodable
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Listen to "The Current State of the Delivery Market | Season 6, Vol. 4: Lunchbox" on Spreaker. In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy'' and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy'' chat with Nabeel Alamgir, chief executive officer and co-founder of Lunchbox about the current state of delivery and what the future will look like for restaurants.
Ken Burgin
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Nothing should interrupt a customer who’s keen to give you money! The sales term is ‘grease the slide’ – removing any friction that stops a customer completing a sale. Check for any bumps or roadblocks you may have created – here are some solutions: Take more Credit Cards: Do you accept the whole range? Amex fees are a bit higher, but ‘no Amex’ rules get people offside, especially if they want the points.
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Bizimply
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Businesses are putting customer services and user experiences at the top of their list. Why? Post pandemic attitudes of customers have changed, they expect good customer services and better treatment. The post Customer Services & Experiences; What’s in-store For 2022? appeared first on Bizimply.
EATER
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
A Starbucks in Buffalo, New York. | Eleonore Sens/AFP via Getty Images. Workers at more than 60 Starbucks locations have petitioned to unionize — and momentum is growing After years of low pay, tough working conditions, and few benefits, unionization is having a moment in the food and beverage industry. Workers at chains like Chipotle and McDonald’s are organizing unions at an unprecedented pace , likely due to added strain and financial difficulty induced by the pandemic.
MBB Hospitality
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Do you have a restaurant with a physical retail location but are looking for unique ways of taking it to the next level? Have you been wanting to expand your restaurant, but aren’t convinced that you want to open another brick and mortar shop? Have you thought about the idea of using a food truck as a way of expanding your restaurant? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, then MBB Management may be the perfect company to help you.
Ken Burgin
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Being busy is great, but chaos is not – it leaves customers frustrated, staff upset and a real loss of potential profits. Here’s a quick checklist to prepare front and back of house so you maximise results, contain costs and avoid drama. Prepare for the Busy Days. Based on the other factors, like weather, day of the week, TV and sporting events.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
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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