ChowNow
OCTOBER 17, 2024
At first glance, the natural organization of a paper calendar or spreadsheet makes sense for creating shift schedules. Once you take the time to make it, it looks nice and clean. You may even have it color-coded to make it easier to read. But once you put that schedule out into the world, it tends to break down. You don’t know the best way to share it with your staff.
Restaurant Engine
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Create a plan and a marketing strategy for your grand opening. Your ambitious goal of opening your own restaurant is about to come to fruition. Your menu, staff, and restaurant are ready. There’s just one last thing to do to celebrate your hard work and many hours working to launch your dream. That’s to plan and schedule your grand opening. This article takes a look at seven brilliant ideas for restaurant grand opening marketing.
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Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Just as some people have experienced “long COVID,” with symptoms lasting well beyond the initial infection, so too have some industries struggled to fully recover from the pandemic’s economic impact. The restaurant industry is a case in point, where employment has yet to climb back from pandemic-induced losses. According to the National Restaurant Association (NRA), as of October 2023 eating and drinking places were 14,000 jobs below their February 2020 level.
Apicbase
OCTOBER 15, 2024
As your company grows and market demands evolve, your current systems may struggle to keep up. At this point, you’re faced with a crucial decision: which parts of your tech stack should you buy off-the-shelf, and which should you custom-build? At first, I thought the answer was obvious: Why build what you can buy? Developing software is costly, time-consuming, and complex—I should know, being the co-founder of a software company.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Restaurant Business
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Third-party delivery (3PD) services play a critical role in bringing delicious meals from restaurants into the hungry hands…er, mouths…of customers. And with 31% of American consumers using third-party food delivery services at least twice a week, according to a comprehensive study done by Deliverect, that’s a lot of customers—and restaurants—relying on 3PD drivers to deliver their favorite meals to them fast and without incident.But many drivers making these deliveries experience significant he
SpotOn
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The POS system is a restaurant's command center. It's essential for smooth operations, accurate reporting, and a great guest experience. If you run a restaurant, you know this, so you're probably weighing the many options for POS systems carefully. As with any business decision, you'll need to consider a long list of factors. There are the features, support, hardware, and software, upfront POS hardware costs, and monthly subscription fees.
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Sculpture Hospitality
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Running a restaurant is a labour of love, but let’s face it, at the end of the day, your bottom line matters. To keep your business profitable , it’s crucial to understand one key metric: Cost of Goods Sold.
The Eat Restaurant
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The paint is dry, the tables laid and your staff is trained and raring to go. Now’s the time to fling open those doors and invite in the customers by holding your official launch party. Or is it? Establishing a local presence prior to the grand opening date is crucial. While you’ve accomplished a lot so far and the final hurdle is undoubtedly within sight, before you declare the restaurant officially open , it would be exceedingly wise to hold a soft opening.
Chef's Resources
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Varieties of Caviar: How Different Types of Caviar Cater to Distinct Tastes Caviar has long been associated with class, luxury, and fine dining. The captivating aspect of this delicacy goes beyond its rich, dynamic history, as it is associated with a myriad range of textures, flavors, and types. When chefs are planning to enhance their […] The post Varieties of Caviar appeared first on Chefs Resources.
Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 15, 2024
According to the most recent Department of Labor report, there are more than 8.2 million job openings in the United States, yet only about 7.2 million unemployed workers are seeking to fill these roles. That means if every job seeker were hired, a million positions would remain unfilled. Many of these vacant jobs fall in the service sector, with a high concentration in the restaurant and hospitality industry.
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EATER
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Lille Allen Cooking, refrigeration, air conditioning, water use, and packaging contribute to greenhouse gas emissions too. These restaurants try to tackle them all. This story was produced in collaboration with Civil Eats. Rifrullo Café, a cozy farm-to-table restaurant in Brookline, Massachusetts, hums with customers on a steamy July mid-morning. Patrons sip coffee on the shady sidewalk patio.
Culinary Cues
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Seize the day! Ah…” when opportunity knocks, you can’t win the lottery if you don’t buy a ticket, in basketball or hockey you’ll miss every shot you don’t take, if you aren’t going all the way, why go at all,” …there are plenty of quotes that point to the same reality. When you have a chance to move forward, to accomplish something worthwhile, to be part of something great – take it!
The Rail
OCTOBER 17, 2024
By Ellie Gabel, Contributor Since the profit margins in the restaurant sector are so slim, you should seek to save wherever possible. While the cost of food waste isn’t a secret , you probably overlook it, considering it a part of doing business in this industry. In reality, it’s easily solvable with the right tools. Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has enhanced predictive analytics, enabling you to anticipate changes and predict which strategies will work best.
Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Restaurant operators need to be aware of a number of scams that food delivery apps are dealing with now including: Promotional abuse – Bad actors using advanced fraud technology to abuse promos like “15% off when you sign up” Driver fraud – Verified drivers doing things like renting out their accounts to illegitimate drivers or spoofing their location Collusion – Harder to spot because most of the fraud happens off the app but can include a person ordering food, the
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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EATER
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Lille Allen, Jesse Sparks The stand-up comedian became a social media standout for his whip-smart crowd work and casual cooking videos. Now, he’s taking over your dinner table. When Matteo Lane isn’t performing his distinct brand of scathing yet sincere stand-up, he’s busy eating pasta — and being opinionated about pasta. The Chicago-born, New York City-based comedian describes himself as an “Italian, Irish, Mexican homosexual,” and brings all of that cultural experience, plus a whole lot of hum
Restaurant Business
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Still, that's slightly better than small business rent delinquencies overall, according to a monthly survey. And, for restaurants, it's an improvement from August.
Crunchtime
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Running a successful coffee chain requires more than just serving a great cup of coffee; it’s about ensuring smooth operations behind the scenes so that customers can enjoy their experience, time after time. From managing inventory to forecasting labor needs, every detail plays a part in brewing success. That’s where Crunchtime comes in. Crunchtime is a restaurant operations management platform, designed to help multi-unit coffee brands streamline operations, optimize resources, and maintain qua
Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 14, 2024
In the modern dining landscape, where convenience and customer experience are paramount, restaurants increasingly rely on electronic payment systems to facilitate transactions. However, behind the scenes, interchange fees play a crucial yet often overlooked factor in shaping these establishments' financial health. These fees, charged by credit card companies to process transactions, can profoundly impact restaurants of all sizes.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
EATER
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Chopin Vodka is entirely family-owned and operated “There’s so much written about wonderful wines, and scotches, and tequilas, and rums, and not very much about vodkas,” says Tad Dorda, founder and CEO of Poland’s Chopin Vodka. “Why don’t we start talking about the biggest distilled spirit in the world?” The process of making vodka starts, of course, with the humble potato.
Restaurant Business
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Digital food court Ghost Kitchen Brands has tapped RichTech Robotics to operate 20 of its Walmart outlets, which will include a beverage-making robot.
Open for Business
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Getting honest feedback from guests can be tricky, especially when it’s via a survey. Ask too many questions, and they’ll likely tune out. Ask the wrong ones, and you’ll miss important insights. But nail your restaurant survey questions, and you’ll gain access to information that drives your spot forward. So, how do you create a survey that gets you actionable feedback without overwhelming diners?
Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The outlook for restaurants is complicated. The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) demonstrates that a combination of inflation, consumers with less disposable income and rising labor costs have created a difficult market for restaurant owners. These issues have translated to the industry’s insurers as well – causing even more headaches for restaurant owners.
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EATER
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Lille Allen/Eater Surprise trick-or-treaters with Hi-Chews, Swedish gummies, and more Passing out Halloween candy is one of my favorite annual traditions. When I was a kid, I vowed to be the grown-up who would give out jumbo chocolate bars or really special candies — no peppermints, tiny caramel hard candies, or tragic pennies allowed. This oath is linked to my own obsession with confectionery.
Restaurant Business
OCTOBER 14, 2024
JCP Investment Management and Jumana Capital acquired more than 11% of the casual-dining chain’s shares, causing its stock to jump.
Qu
OCTOBER 17, 2024
In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive restaurant industry, staying ahead means more than just offering great food; it requires delivering delightful guest experiences every time! And the biggest bottleneck in fulfilling that promise— outdated kitchen technology resulting in sub-optimized kitchen operations. Upgrading your kitchen is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a necessity.
Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”), 740 ILCS 14/1, et seq.—a statute regulating the collection of certain biometric data—has been a major driver of class action litigation in Illinois for nearly ten years. The constant evolution of technology is no doubt to credit. While the overwhelming bulk of the BIPA cases have been employment-related, focused primarily on time-keeping and security technology, new waves of consumer litigation have begun to crop up
Advertiser: Paycor
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Open for Business
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Even talented staff can struggle to handle the daily demands of overseeing a busy restaurant without proper guidance. That’s why having a solid restaurant management training program is so important for owners and operators looking to build a successful team. A well-structured management training program equips new leaders with essential skills while promoting ongoing development.
Restaurant Business
OCTOBER 18, 2024
The Bottom Line: Chains have dramatically ramped up the new product introductions this year as they look for ways to court customers at a time of weak traffic. They may be going too far.
ChowNow
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Every restaurant has a unique story. A special dynamic you cant help but notice between servers and their guests. A certain nostalgia thats evoked from sampling a signature dish. A reason loyal customers keep coming back for more. Its what turns food into an experience. And its why at ChowNow , we take great care in building an online ordering platform that ensures your restaurants character, your brand , is what shines front and center.
Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 17, 2024
In the heart of every restaurant’s bustling kitchen lies an unexpected treasure: used cooking oil. Every crunchy french fry, mozzarella stick, and piece of crispy chicken generates cooking oil. But this oil’s journey doesn’t have to end when it leaves the fryer. Recycling your restaurant’s used cooking oil isn’t just a way to address your waste problems – it can help fight climate change.
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