Open for Business
MAY 9, 2024
Spring brings warmer weather, extended daylight, and the craving for cold beverages. This is the perfect time to get your restaurant summer-ready. From transforming your space into an outdoor retreat to making the most of occasions like Father’s Day and Pride Month, there are several ways to elevate your dining experience, attract new guests, and boost your bottom line this season.
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 8, 2024
Operators must weigh guest acceptance while making strategic decisions about integrating automation at many restaurant touch points, according to Software Advice’s 2024 Automated Customer Experience Survey. More than half (55 percent) of global consumers say automated food preparation is unacceptable for both quick service and table service restaurants, while nearly half (49 percent) say they’re likely to order food through an artificial intelligence tool, such as a chatbot or drive-
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Crunchtime
MAY 9, 2024
With billions of burgers served worldwide each year, brands are always looking for ways to stand out from the crowd and keep customers coming back for more. It starts with equipping your teams to deliver great experiences consistently and empowering them with the right processes and standards to do so. When implementing an operations execution tool, or when making any kind of change to a process, it is crucial to empower field users to drive that change.
Next Restaurants
MAY 8, 2024
By Jose Chavez, Contributor A common challenge keeps many restaurant owners up at night: boosting sales and keeping the doors open in an ever-evolving restaurant industry. This is a struggle for about 80% of restaurateurs worldwide, as they understand customer preferences and deal with higher food costs and fierce competition. But even though things might seem tough, there’s hope — a bunch of proven strategies that have helped restaurant owners beat these problems and do well.
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.
TastyIgniter
MAY 4, 2024
In 2024, successful restaurant management involves embracing technology, prioritizing sustainability, making data-driven decisions, cultivating an engaged workforce, and personalizing customer experiences. By implementing these practices, restaurant managers can optimize efficiency, align with consumer demands, make informed choices, motivate staff, and provide memorable dining experiences, positioning their establishments for enduring success in the evolving restaurant industry.
EATER
MAY 6, 2024
Nicole Medina Endless citrus zesting and cheese grating can take a toll on a Microplane blade, but there are ways to extend its lifespan Ever since I moved into my apartment seven years ago and unwrapped a brand-new plastic-handled Microplane, I’ve been chasing the high of pulling the long, rectangular blade across a block of Parmesan for the first time.
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SpotOn
MAY 8, 2024
In a small business, time is not your friend. Countless business operations compete for your attention and, inevitably, some will fall by the wayside. Sometimes this can be a pretty big deal. Transactional emails are a good case in point. Email marketing often hogs the limelight, at the expense of transactional emails. This can be a shame, as transactions are what businesses are all about.
Restaurant Engine
MAY 8, 2024
Use a strategy for creating a solid mix of Reels, Stories, and posts on Instagram. Are you looking to be “Instafamous?” If so, you aren’t alone. With more than 2.4 billion users , Instagram is one social platform you want to use often and strategically for your restaurant. Gorgeous food photos and videos are some of the most viewed content on Instagram, and it’s one of the most important platforms you want to leverage.
7 Shifts
MAY 8, 2024
86’d: 7shifts’ old dirty apron. In: A refreshed 7shifts uniform. That’s right. With our new logo and brand design, we’re renewing our focus on our restaurant partners for the years ahead. Today, I’m excited to share our updated brand and what’s to come for our amazing customers — including why we made these changes and how we’ve connected the entire restaurant employee experience.
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 10, 2024
There is an opportunity for QSRs to attract new customers by integrating bold, exotic flavors and ethnic cuisines into LTOs and menus. Eighty three percent of Gen Z is excited for new food and beverage trends with 25 percent expecting to dine out more this year, according to a recent Datassential report. This is coupled with the global ethnic food market projected to grow by approximately eight percent from 2023 to 2023.
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Crunchtime
MAY 7, 2024
The restaurant industry is always changing and operates at a constant high pace. As a result, it can be easy to lose sight of certain value drivers, keeping locations from operating at maximum efficiency. Crunchtime’s Steve Larsen was recently joined by Senior Director of Ops Services at SPB Hospitality, Michael Matos, along with Executive Chef and VP of Culinary for SSP America, Chuck Hatfield, for a webinar discussing some of these important value drivers.
The Eat Restaurant
MAY 8, 2024
It's no surprise, deciphering spreadsheets and tracking every penny can take the joy out of running a restaurant. Therefore, restaurant accounting software is the chef’s secret ingredient for financial efficiency.
EATER
MAY 10, 2024
Allie Sullberg We asked chefs how they stay safe in the kitchen, and what to do — and not to do — in case of emergencies I didn’t always keep burn cream in the kitchen. For the longest time it was in the bathroom, with the bandages and ibuprofen and Pepto Bismol. But it turns out that the kitchen is where I’m most likely to get burned in my house, whether it’s from touching a cast-iron skillet I forgot was still hot, getting splattered with frying oil, or hitting the side of the oven with my arm
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 7, 2024
The tightening labor market of 2024 presents a complex set of challenges for business owners, from a shrinking labor force to the increasing prevalence of counteroffers. The labor market landscape has shifted recently in ways that few could have predicted even a few years ago. As we press on into 2024, it's crucial for business owners to recognize the complexities and nuances of these shifts so they can stand the best chance of winning the talent race.
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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.
Restaurant Business
MAY 8, 2024
Marketing Bites: When one chicken chain told influencer Miri the Siren she could no longer make videos, she has found several others who are relishing the engagement her content brings.
Slurp!
MAY 7, 2024
Dalam perniagaan F&B, menu kedai makan merupakan perkara utama yang digunakan oleh pelanggan untuk menavigasi pelbagai pilihan makanan. Kebiasaannya, pelanggan akan melihat keseluruhan menu, membaca description makanan kemudian barulah mereka akan lihat harga sebelum membuat pesanan. Oleh sebab itu, menu kedai makan perlu ringkas, padat dan disusun dengan baik dan teliti.
EATER
MAY 8, 2024
Are you a silver, reposado, or an añejo kind of drinker? These 20 recommended bottles can help you decide. Tequila is unique in its versatility. Open-air fermented blancos can have the wild essences of mezcal, while extra añejos are smooth and as pleasing as sweet, woody XO cognacs. But tequila is an often-misunderstood spirit in the United States, despite the fact that a staggering 80 percent of the tequila from Mexico’s five tequila-producing regions is sold and consumed in the U.S.
Aaron Allen & Associates
MAY 10, 2024
In an era where capital efficiency and strategic growth have never been more crucial, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) emerge as pivotal players in transforming the real estate landscape of the hospitality industry. With billions at stake and the need to adapt rapidly to market dynamics, understanding how REITs can support your expansion, renovation, or operational optimization is vital.
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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.
Restaurant Business
MAY 7, 2024
When lower-income diners are feeling budget strain, the fast-casual Portillo's feels it most in the drive-thru. To address that, the restaurant chain is working to get orders through car windows faster.
Clover - Restaurants
MAY 10, 2024
A June 2023 study by PYMNTS found 62% of restaurant consumers use Google to search for restaurants, making it the top online source where people find dining information. Your restaurant’s online presence is key. Research from payment global analysis firm PYMNTS shows in May 2023: 37% of diners found restaurant information on social media, with even higher numbers for younger generations (42% for Generation Z and 46% for Millennials). 57% of consumers looked at restaurant reviews. 20% of consumer
EATER
MAY 7, 2024
Ruby Ash Talking to legitimately famous people is exciting, right? When brands are involved, it’s anything but. There are five minutes standing between me and a conversation with my own personal hero, Dolly Parton. I am, obviously, sweating bullets and trying to figure out how to not look like a grinning idiot when the Zoom call connects. When she appears, standing in front of a well-designed kitchen set wearing an actual f **g apron, I can barely speak.
Apicbase
MAY 8, 2024
The right restaurant management software significantly enhances efficiency and control of operating costs. MarketMan offers tools for automating invoicing, recipe costing, and food cost calculations, making it a popular choice among restaurateurs. However, with numerous similar systems available, tailored to various types of food service operations and specific use cases, you might ask, ‘Which software is the best fit for my business?
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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.
Restaurant Business
MAY 7, 2024
The sale, scheduled for Friday, includes all inventory, intellectual property, equipment and more from the urban convenience store-restaurant hybrid, which closed suddenly last month.
SpotOn
MAY 7, 2024
Opening a cafe or bakery? You'll need a catchy name to bring in guests and set the tone of your coffee shop. Of course, naming a cafe is easier said than done since there are many factors to consider. A cafe name can sculpt a specific experience for current and future guests. Alongside sculpting a guest experience, your coffee shop or cafe name influences your brand identity, affecting how guests experience your business.
EATER
MAY 6, 2024
Crystal White’s Wayfarer Bakery runs like a well-oiled machine After working in top bakeries for over a decade, baker Crystal White opened San Diego’s Wayfarer Bread with the goal of building community and making the best small-batch pastries she can. Since the bakery’s opening in 2018, she has achieved her goal, running one of the most successful bakeries in the U.S.
Clover - Restaurants
MAY 7, 2024
While your customers may never meet BOH team members, these restaurant jobs are essential to delivering a fantastic hospitality experience. Here are a few sample back-of-house job descriptions you can use to jumpstart your own job descriptions to help attract top notch BOH staff. 1. Executive Chef Job Description As Executive Chef, your breadth of professional experience is matched by your passion for culinary excellence, strong leadership skills, and creative flair for menu development.
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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.
Restaurant Business
MAY 10, 2024
Shift4 said the deal would create cross-sell opportunities for its payments and POS businesses. It brings together two of the industry's biggest suppliers.
Culinary Digital
MAY 6, 2024
A streamlined menu serves as a cornerstone of enhanced cost management within a restaurant or food service establishment, bringing about a range of strategic advantages that can significantly impact the financial health and sustainability of the business. This simplified approach, characterized by a select set of signature dishes, offers multifaceted benefits that touch upon various aspects of cost management.
Rocket Fuel
MAY 10, 2024
Did you know that Mother’s Day is one of the most popular holidays for food delivery – more than the Super Bowl? In 2023, it was the third busiest day for DoorDash (after Christmas and New Year’s Day) and second busiest for GrubHub (following New Year’s Day.) Whether it’s because many restaurants are booked up, or families prefer a quieter and more intimate setting, celebrating mom on Mother’s Day with a favorite restaurant meal is more likely to be an experience enjoyed at home.
The Rail
MAY 6, 2024
By Destiny Clarkson, Contributor Do you intend to operate a café ? Starting your own business may be an exciting and intimidating experience. Cafes are popular places for individuals to congregate, enjoy pastries and coffee, and catch up with friends and coworkers. However, starting and maintaining a successful café involves meticulous planning, close attention to detail, and in-depth knowledge of the sector.
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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