Rocket Fuel

MARCH 24, 2020

How COVID-19 affects your restaurant. The post How COVID-19 affects your restaurant appeared first on Delaget.

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Sante

MARCH 27, 2020

terry-vlisidis-0dhIwRsPV74-unsplash.jpg. Author(s): Alicia Rennoll. Teaser: Polyphenols in wine may help fight cavities and gum disease. Photo credit: Terry Vlisidis / Unsplash. People with veneers and the kind of perfect smile sported by Hollywood stars often shun beverages like coffee and red wine because of their effect on tooth color. But did you know that red wine can actually be beneficial for your teeth in unsuspected ways?

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Sling

MARCH 23, 2020

Remote work is quickly becoming the new norm for businesses and employees alike. Because of this change in the way we work — be it a natural evolution of how your business operates or a response to some external influence — the ability to coordinate and conduct remote work is an essential skill for managers in the 21st century. In this article, the management experts at Sling give you tips for supervising your remote workers so your business continues to run smoothly and efficiently.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2020

There has been a significant surge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) usage in the restaurant industry for providing improved services to elevate operations, trim cost and create a better environment for guests. How will AI use in the restaurant industry continue to evolve? Sales Forecasting. To evaluate future sales, restaurant owners carry out a sales forecasting process.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2020

With many states ordering dine-in restaurants to shutter, getting the word out if you can offer curbside pickup, delivery and takeout is crucial. This makes being responsive to community needs and local store marketing techniques even more significant. In fact, an optimized localized marketing strategy can yield up to three times more business growth, according to SOCi, Inc.’s second annual Localized Marketing Benchmark Report , produced in partnership with Localogy.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 24, 2020

With many restaurants around the country either shifting to a takeout/delivery only model or implementing a delivery option for the first time, there are many factors to consider about how to navigate and make decisions in this new landscape. The discussion will address: How to decide whether or not to move to a delivery and/or takeout only model. How to decide on which third-party delivery app to use.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 26, 2020

Late Wednesday night, the Senate approved the heftiest economic rescue bill in modern history, providing $2 trillion to help Americans, hospitals and businesses withstand the consequences of the coronavirus. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), which passed in a bipartisan 96-0 Senate vote, is expected to breeze through a House of Representatives vote on Friday.

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Embrace the Suck

MARCH 27, 2020

The Coronavirus Pandemic is unlike anything we have ever experienced. Times like these bring out the best in some people and the worst in others (a shout out to all the toilet paper hoarders out there). Now, it’s easy to blame your restaurant closing down due to the Coronavirus. Don’t get all upset (not quite yet), because in many states it is mandatory that they shut down dine-in service and are only allowed takeout, delivery, or curbside options.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

Due to the volatile situation caused by COVID-19, restaurateurs across the globe are having to temporarily close their businesses to support social distancing. In some areas, they are even being legally required to do so. The uncertainty of how long these closures could last is frightening. Fortunately, there are things that restaurateurs can do to mitigate revenue loss now and prepare their businesses for success after the storm has passed.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 27, 2020

There has never been a more important time for leadership – not the job title – the act of leadership and the positive actions of those who rise to the occasion. It is human nature for the vast majority of people to look to a person or persons to show the way, to set the tone, to be honest and to give hope through action. Each day brings more grave predictions for what is to come and in the midst of this we receive mixed messages from those who either hold the title of leader or exhibit leadersh

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Sante

MARCH 22, 2020

Alicia Wilbur, assistant winemaker at Herzog Wine Cellars, approaches wine on a spiritual level to deliver stellar wines. By Yael E. Geller, MPH. There are many types of friends that people acquire throughout their lives. Sometimes the comfort level with friends made during adulthood is more serious or formal. I’ve known Alicia Wilbur for a bit over four years, and Alicia is the type of friend I feel like I have known my whole life.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2020

Business intelligence and data analytics solutions are transforming the restaurant industry. Now more than ever, new systems are empowering owners and managers to optimize service, boost guest engagement, enhance menu performance, slash waste, and much more. Yet very few restaurants are applying business intelligence and data analytics to the “technology stack” deployed at each location.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 26, 2020

The restaurant industry is in flux, and many restaurateurs lack access to the information and resources required to make decisions about their business. 7shifts is sharing insights about communication, sales, and staffing for restaurateurs to understand both the global and regional impact of COVID-19. Looking at the data inside the 7shifts labor management platform—from sales activity to staffing and communication—we see serious changes as restaurant owners struggle with reduced sales and increa

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 22, 2020

This is another time when we can rely on what we know about human nature and what keeps people whole: physically, mentally, and emotionally. I once again turn to the wisdom of Abraham Maslow as a guide through this difficult time, a crisis unparalleled in modern times. Those of us in the restaurant industry are in shock at the speed and severity of destruction to the core of our businesses.

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MARCH 27, 2020

Blog. Relief Funds Raising Money to Help Restaurant Employees. Nonprofit organizations across the country are accepting donations to support restaurant employees impact by Coronavirus (COVID-19). R estaurants across the U.S. have been forced to close their doors in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, leaving thousands of people out of work and in need of help.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2020

Customer discounts and free sandwiches for healthcare workers are just two of the ways that the barbeque brand is showing its genuine care and appreciation for the communities it serves. The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in challenging economic times, especially for the restaurant industry. Mighty Quinn’s Barbeque has certainly felt the pinch.

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Sante

MARCH 21, 2020

images-3.jpeg. Author(s): Penny Weiss. Teaser: Ushering in spring with some delightful rosés from around the world. Spring has finally arrived and quietly entered a world filled with chaos and uncertainty. Most of us have barely noticed that a new season has begun, but spring brings with it a time of renewal, rebirth and hope. Although many of us are sequestered right now, Mother Nature is not.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 26, 2020

There is no one to turn on the lights, fire up the ovens, start the groan of hood exhausts, and no one to fill the dish machine tank and three bay sink. Vendor deliveries have ceased, floors remain clean and untouched, and the clock on the wall suddenly sounds off with the ticking of time. The POS printer hasn’t come to life for a week or so; there is no smell of coffee brewing, bacon fresh from the oven, sauté onions and garlic, stock, or 109 ribs being pulled from the slow cooker.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 26, 2020

Late Wednesday night, the Senate approved the heftiest economic rescue bill in modern history, providing $2 trillion to help Americans, hospitals and businesses withstand the consequences of the coronavirus. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), which passed in a bipartisan 96-0 Senate vote, is expected to breeze through a House of Representatives vote on Friday.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 23, 2020

Proactive marketing can be an effective tool for restaurants that can remain in operation during the COVID-19 crisis. As one way to help restaurants navigate this uncertain time, our team has created a short e-Book with marketing tips for restaurants. Download the full guide, "Coronavirus Era: 13 Restaurant Marketing Ideas" here. Among the highlights: Pickup Incentives.

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Lavu

MARCH 26, 2020

Coming off a hard winter and hoping sales would pick up for catering businesses, this sudden hit of all events canceling has pushed some catering businesses to the brink. What we need to do now is focus on what catering businesses can provide outside of their typical scope of business. While you may not be able to cater to 1,000-person events, you may be able to prepare 1,000 meals for pick up per day.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 25, 2020

To me, there is nothing more soul crushing than to see a restaurant closed and for sale. Behind the sign on the front window is a story of a person’s dream, an all out life change to become an entrepreneur, an investment of every personal penny, financial support from family members and likely loans to supplement. Behind that sign are years of blood, sweat and tears, and a team of employees: cooks, chefs, servers, bartenders and dishwashers who show up every day to work and who depend on those m

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Ken Burgin

MARCH 21, 2020

I had a short interview on Sky News today about the state of the hospitality industry. I was given four questions to consider, and prepared some bullet point reminders. In the event, only the first three were asked… and I was relaxed! 1. You’ve been in the hospitality industry for more than 20 years. What we’re seeing right now is unprecedented – what should restaurant & cafes owners be doing?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2020

Jon Taffer is scared for restaurants and terrified for bars. He cautioned that when restaurants can reopen for dine-in service, they will have to face the bittersweet reality of less seating capacity and less sales–he estimates as much as 30 percent–due to social distancing practices and guest apprehension. "They have to expect 30 percent less seats and 30 percent less revenue when they open their doors," he told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 25, 2020

Adjusting how you get your menu items in front of customers could help curb the drop in your sales numbers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As many restaurant operators transition from dine-in service to delivery and takeout service only, there are many operational decisions to make. The first decision, especially for restaurants in states and localities where dining in is currently banned, is whether or not to make the transition to a takeout/delivery only model or temporarily shutting the doors

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 21, 2020

We have lots of time on our hands. Once we learn to take a breath and put the brakes on typically intense lifestyles, always on the go, always more to do than there is time, constantly putting aside interface time with friends and family, and relying on technology for our entertainment – we might just be able to find solace in life. Here are some thoughts: [] CHALLENGE YOUR PERSONAL COOKING.

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Next Restaurants

MARCH 25, 2020

By Sina Sadeghpour. With strong competition and growing trends , restaurant owners cannot afford to stick to outdated methods to run their businesses. Technology has played a huge part in changing how, where, and what guests eat at restaurants. Restaurant owners shouldn’t resent technology or be overwhelmed by it, instead they should utilize it to improve and grow their business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 23, 2020

The past few weeks have proven how quickly the way in which we dine is shifting and evolving and fast forwarded a number of technology trends. Hyper-connectivity and lifestyle trends will continue to influence and alter consumer behavior. Capitalizing on this craving for convenience, fast food options and food delivery startups are growing rapidly, evidenced by the fact that fast food growth swiftly outpaced that of bars and restaurants by a whopping nearly 7:1 margin between 2017 and 2019.

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ChowNow

MARCH 25, 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic causing so many restaurants to close their dining rooms, lay off staff, and shut down all together, there’s a new urgency to ChowNow’s mission of helping local restaurants thrive. . We want to do everything we can to help our restaurant partners sustain their sales, strengthen their customer relationships, and serve their communities for years to come.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 24, 2020

We have all heard the phrase: “You can take the cook out of the kitchen, but you can’t take the kitchen out of the cook.” While there is certainly some merit to this statement, the current isolation is pushing the envelope in that regard. Why is it so hard to take the kitchen out of the cook? I am sure that this reality applies to other fields and trades, but I do believe that it is much more pronounced with cooks.

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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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