Social Hospitality
MAY 29, 2019
Social media strongly influences customer behavior. In fact, brands can be built on social media channels. Similarly, established brands use social media to build recognition and increase sales. The restaurant industry is heavily influenced by this trend. There are several ways to approach social media for restaurants and Instagram is one of the most popular platforms for food photos.
Indoor Media
MAY 29, 2019
You’ve probably already figured out that you can’t just build a restaurant and assume people will come busting down your door to try out your food. If they do… bonus! But odds are good it’s going to take promotion for the word to get out. When you think of advertising, does your mind automatically go straight to TV, radio and print ads?
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Lavu
MAY 31, 2019
Do you dread taking bar inventory? You’re not alone. Most restaurant and bar owners struggle with maintaining order of their inventory. It’s tedious and arduous, but when done right, liquor inventory management can decrease costs and increase profits. Below, we reveal how to set up an efficient bar inventory system. We’ll cover the following topics: Liquor Inventory and Why It Matters.
Ken Burgin
MAY 27, 2019
There’s a dramatic difference between these two – vital minutes in a highly competitive event. I’m wondering how this compares to kitchen and restaurant productivity? What’s lost and gained in the much faster 2019 process? Safety should not be compromised, given that everything is calibrated and practised many times. The staff (about the same number) in the later process may be less skilled – they do just one thing, very fast.
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Dot It
MAY 28, 2019
Inventory Management generally makes us think up images of dreary and endless counting of items. While inventory management is a vital necessity for any well run eating establishment, it doesn’t have to be a beastly chore. Taking time to set-up your management system correctly and then consistently monitoring your inventory ensures a healthy bottom line. [ ] The post Inventory Management Guide for Restaurants appeared first on Dot It.
Indoor Media
MAY 31, 2019
Facebook has become much more than the online water cooler or a quick way to see what your relatives are doing while on vacation. Today, it’s a lean, mean marketing machine–and one that restaurant owners need to look at as a way to increase sales. (more…) The post 5 Reasons Why Facebook Offer Ads Help Your Restaurant Drive Traffic and Increase Profits appeared first on IndoorMedia.
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Ken Burgin
MAY 30, 2019
Another training gem from Nancy Friedman, the Telephone Doctor. Instead of the server saying ‘sorry, we’ve sold out of calamari/Venison/chocolate mousse or Saturday night tables, get them to take a moment more and say ‘let me double check’ Maybe there are no more, or maybe there is just one extra – either way it softens the No and shows they’re on the customer’s side.
MBB Hospitality
MAY 29, 2019
There’s nothing small about putting up a small restaurant. You may be looking at a conservative startup with a limited budget, but the amount of planning and preparation needed to pull it off may overwhelm you. If you’re eager to start a new food business at a small scale, let the following strategies lead you to succeed in your small restaurant venture.
Single Platform
MAY 26, 2019
While restaurant industry growth creeps along year after year, a new study shows that the catering business is booming. According to Restaurant Dive, catering grew 50% faster than overall restaurant sales in 2018. Catering allows you to reach a new audience of businesses and party planners with the same menu items, kitchen, and staff you already have — and best of all, you know the exact costs and profit margin of catering orders!
Rocket Fuel
MAY 30, 2019
Restaurant profit margin calculator: Know your QSR’s wealth. The post Restaurant profit margin calculator: Know your restaurant’s wealth appeared first on Delaget.
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Gastro Gays
MAY 29, 2019
Recently we invested in a Weber Kettle Barbecue after discussing it for quite a while and, we have to say, we’re in love with it. It was a great decision and we’ve loved experimenting with… The post Win Weber BBQ Goodies & Recipe: Satay Beer Chicken with Thai Spices appeared first on GastroGays.
Earth Eats
MAY 31, 2019
With a blend of ancient grains and all-purpose flour, this dough rests in the fridge overnight to build flavor and texture.
Single Platform
MAY 26, 2019
While restaurant industry growth creeps along year after year, a new study shows that the catering business is booming. According to Restaurant Dive, catering grew 50% faster than overall restaurant sales in 2018. Catering allows you to reach a new audience of businesses and party planners with the same menu items, kitchen, and staff you already have — and best of all, you know the exact costs and profit margin of catering orders!
T-Ching
MAY 29, 2019
For all of those who enjoy Chinese teas: Houston we have a problem! With the latest round of tariffs set to go into effect in June, tea from China will be affected. Up until now, Chinese tea escaped the latest trade disputes; but no longer. What the ultimate cost will be to the consumer will be anybody’s guess. We are monitoring the situation closely, but if it is the full 25%, one would be hard pressed to think that these costs will be not passed directly on to the consumer in some way.
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Izettle
MAY 31, 2019
How do you build commitment to a good cause into a business? Open your customers’ eyes to alternatives, and add a touch of personality to stand out. Ecosphere blossomed from Pernilla Johansson’s passion for safeguarding the environment into a fashion and lifestyle brand that offers people sustainable choices. – I like to imagine that I’m both an academic and a dreamer.
Earth Eats
MAY 27, 2019
Though a new study shows that eating unprocessed food is healthier, home-cooked meals require resources that food experts take for granted, such as money and time, the authors of a new book argue.
Gastro Gays
MAY 30, 2019
Coffee is big business in Dublin. Actually, cafes are big business in Dublin. Can the capital sustain more coffee-slinging, casual, all-day spots? If they make ’em like the newly-opened Cloud Picker Cafe over and over,… The post Cloud Picker Coffee | Chew The Fat, Series 3 Episode 6 appeared first on GastroGays.
T-Ching
MAY 28, 2019
Guest Contribution by Nami Thompson. Sacramento is excited to be hosting its own tea festival in 2020! Sac Tea Fest will take place on June 27, 2020 at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center (6151 H St., Sacramento, CA 95819). This will be the first tea festival in the San Joaquin Valley and it promises to ’bring the world of tea to Sacramento’. The venue has a nice large auditorium for vendors to sell and sample, separate classrooms for guest speakers and presentations, and ample parking.
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Xtra Chef
MAY 30, 2019
This morning, xtraCHEF announced that we’ve raised $7.5M of funding in a Series A round led by MVP Capital with participation from existing investors ValueStream Ventures and Laconia Capital Group. You can read the full press release here. I wanted to take a moment to put this significant milestone for our company in the context of the hard work and dedication of our team as well as offer a glimpse of what this funding will mean for our current and future customers.
Earth Eats
MAY 31, 2019
Was the ancient grain, Kamut, stolen from King Tut's tomb? Probably not, but Kamut still has an interesting origin story. Was the ancient grain, Kamut, stolen from King Tut's tomb? Probably not, but Kamut still has an interesting origin story.
Bottleneck Management
MAY 31, 2019
Let us take you out to the ball game with our roundup of baseball fun facts. Uncover the history of the ceremonial first pitch, the story behind hot dogs at baseball games, and the astonishing legend of one beer-drinking baseball player. The way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then to pick it up. — Bob Uecker. What do LeBron James , William Howard Taft , and Bill Murray have in common?
Earth Eats
MAY 29, 2019
Confusion over whether a food is still safe to eat after its "sell by" or "use before" date accounts for about 20% of food waste in U.S. homes, the FDA says. The new wording aims to clear that up.
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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.
Earth Eats
MAY 28, 2019
From pre-Incan to Viking-inspired to a George Washington porter, these beer scientists devote their resources toward re-creating age-old flavors. And sometimes that leads to some sticky situations.
Earth Eats
MAY 31, 2019
From King Tut's tomb to Noah's ark, This large-kernel wheat sure has some good stories!
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