Future Food

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The Trends to Watch in 2022 & Beyond The changing face of Food & Hospitality. Towards the end of each calendar year, we like to take a look back at how the industry has shifted, the trends that have taken off, and try to pre-empt the future face of the industry. This year we are embarking on the same assignment, however with the impact Covid lockdowns have had on the industry, especially in Melbourne, and to a lesser extent Sydney, we know that the future face of the industry may have be

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The rise in popularity of contactless payments can mean leaner operations, happier staff, and – most importantly – happier customers. Contactless ordering and pay-at-the-table systems had already started gaining a slow-but-steady foothold over the past three years. Then the COVID-19 pandemic happened. That, in turn, forced the acceleration of adoption of contactless ordering and payment options from both the consumer and the restaurant sides of the business.

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Sculpture Hospitality

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Bar inventory management has a number of benefits. It gives you oversight of your stock, helps you make better ordering decisions, and it provides insights on turnover, costing, and your overall bottom line.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Your restaurant’s menu engineering strategy impacts your menu mix, pricing, and your overall profitability. Leveraging a mix of operational reporting tools that focus on menu profitability helps you maximize revenue and adds to your bottom line. With restaurant management technology, you can use menu engineering tools to inform your data tracking and decision making.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

I’m a big fan of salad. And when I want a good salad, I make sure I’m somewhere in the U.S. America has some of the best salad chains for several reasons. I’ve eaten at some of the best salad joints in America and each of them has a uniqueness that’s hard to forget. I could truly taste the rich diversity and unique elements in each chain’s specialty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The turmoil caused by the pandemic has disrupted global supply chains more than any other period in recent history. It has highlighted the critical importance of evolving supply chain systems to be more responsive and agile to the changing dynamics around us – which the past two years have been extensive. As diners return to their favorite restaurants, bars, and other eating establishments, restaurateurs are feeling the strain put on the food supply chain.

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ChowNow

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

In the world of food ordering marketplaces, commission-based pricing and unnecessarily high fees have become the norm. With charges hidden in plain sight such as menu markups, small cart fees or city fees, independent restaurants can lose as much as 30% in profits on any given order. The pandemic acted as a catalyst for the general public to take a closer look at delivery apps and their impact on small businesses.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Music lovers, history buffs, and nature lovers flock to Nashville, Tennessee’s charming southern belle of a state capital. Country music fans and aspiring artists alike are in the veritable mecca of country music, with attractions like The Grand Ol’ Opry, Music Row, and the Country Music Hall of fame. Nashville’s wealth of museums and historical landmarks like Andrew Jackson’s plantation or the Parthenon replica are also nationally renowned, not to mention Nashville’s wonderful city parks and th

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Frequent turnover of staff has long been an issue in the fast-paced restaurant industry. Now, with the added pressure of the pandemic and the ensuing labor shortages, the challenge has become front and center. To recruit new talent and alleviate strains on current staff, restaurant managers are looking for new ways to streamline their operations and enhance the employee experience.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

If ever there were a time to invest in restaurant menu strategy, surely it should be now. The issues of labor shortages, supply chain constraints, cost inflation, optimization for digital and delivery, brand differentiation, enhanced productivity, kitchen complexity, bottlenecks, guest experience, order accuracy, maintaining relevance and competitiveness — nearly all of these issues have roots in the menu.

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Margin Edge

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Open Road Grill. There are three primary ways for restaurants to pay their bills: manually writing checks (stuffing, licking, stamping envelopes, and taking them to the post office), using credit cards or digital banking, and lastly using a third-party provider like Bill.com, QuickBooks, or your restaurant management system (RSM). While there are pros and cons to each method, the right method is going to be the one that ultimately works best for your restaurant’s needs.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

If you’re planning a special event or want to go out to eat with a large group, you should check out the private dining rooms many restaurants offer. These private or semi-private rooms will let you and your group enjoy delicious food away from other restaurant patrons. Chicago brings so many diverse dishes to the table. From their legendary hot dogs to ritzy steakhouses, the Windy City never disappoints.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Imagine you operate a multi-site restaurant organization known for its elegant holiday dining and delicious catering. You’re approaching your busiest season, and more of your customers are planning gatherings and returning to their pre-pandemic spending levels. Though you’re thrilled at the increased business, your anxiety is also reaching a boiling point.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The interior of a Foxtrot location. | Courtesy Foxtrot. As new, cool food brands have popped up all over Instagram, so have brick-and-mortar stores dedicated to collecting them all in one place In 1977, Joel Dean and Giorgio DeLuca opened their first store in New York City’s Soho neighborhood. In a New York Times interview a couple years later , they revealed that they were initially worried about the lower Manhattan location.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The goal of technology is to make life easier. It has made our personal and professional lives easier. In the restaurant sector, this simplicity is very important. When it comes to starting a food business, restaurant apps that can keep up with current tech and industry trends are crucial to keeping demand and supply in check. The food industry is a rapidly growing and evolving industry.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Phoenix is the fifth-largest and fastest-growing city in the United States. Despite the city’s massive population, Phoenix’s vast desert leaves room for locals and visitors to live harmoniously. However, far more than an attractive landscape draws people to Phoenix. World-class culinary talent and some of the best restaurants in the United States fill the city.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Imagine going from $7,000 in sales per week in your opening year to $70,000 a week in just year two. Oh and let’s throw in a global pandemic and months-long mandatory shut down for good measure. How is it possible? Let’s just say it takes a lot of hard work, a supportive community, and a little hope. As a well-known symbol of luck, hope and longevity in Japanese culture, cranes have come to represent resilience and optimism in the face of disaster.

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Sling

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

When integrity in the workplace is low, your team will feel it. They’ll suffer from lack of motivation, poor performance, and even dissatisfaction with the company culture, which can lead to increased turnover. When integrity is high, your team will enjoy a deeper sense of camaraderie, stronger bonds, and a willingness to cooperate and work hard for the business.

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The Eat Restaurant

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Fine dining restaurants are very different from your casual restaurant next door. People walk into these upscale establishments with an expectation to be wowed by the luxurious ambiance, exquisite food, and an unmatchable level of service, which justifies their premium charges. Given the high expectations, a lackluster service with no attention to detail results in unsatisfied customers and loss of revenue for the restaurant.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Whenever I’m in Denver, I always seem to be hungry. Who knows—maybe it’s the altitude? But I’ve found that the best way to satiate my appetite is with some slices of pizza. Fortunately, Denver is home to several truly excellent pizza places, which serve their pies with fresh cheeses and mountains of toppings. From upscale sit-down restaurants to spots where you can grab a slice on the go, the Mile High City delivers world-class pizza.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

There’s no doubt that COVID-19 has had a profound and lasting effect. It’s impacted almost every part of our lives, from how we work and shop to how we travel and entertain ourselves. This is naturally having a knock-on effect on the hospitality industry. Brits, who previously used to jet off abroad during the holidays to spend their hard-earned wages, are now beginning to uncover the benefits of what’s right on their doorstep.

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The Restaurant Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Restaurant Industry Trends and Outlook for 2022. Change is an inevitable part of life, more so if you’re in the F&B industry. That said, restaurants mainly had to stay abreast of changing food and beverage trends. Until last year that is. The pandemic not only ravaged the fortunes of restaurants worldwide, but it also forced those that survived to revolutionize their way of working.

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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutes. November is World Vegan Month, the perfect opportunity for your restaurant to experiment with alternative menu specials. In part 1 of the Better Food, Better Profits series we explore one of the hottest trends in the foodservice industry for 2021-2022 – plant based food. The plant based consumer trend is skyrocketing. In the last two years, the number of plant based items on US restaurant menus has increased by 1,320%.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Seattle, also known locally as “The Emerald City,” is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the West Coast. Situated between Lake Washington and Puget Sound, Seattle was once a hub for the lumber industry. Today, Seattle is best known for its fantastic culture, art, and of course, as the birthplace of grunge. While I’ll always love Seattle for introducing me to iconic grunge bands like Pearl Jam and Nirvana, this city has a special place in my heart for a different reason: the food cul

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

It seems that no organization is immune to cyber attacks, particularly ransomware threats. Not long ago, JBS, the largest beef processing company in the world, had gone through a ransomware attack in which they ended up paying an $11 million ransom. You might initially think that your restaurant or small business wouldn’t be the target of such an attack, but think again.

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Focus POS

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

4 Restaurant Payment Processing Trends. Over the past two years, restaurants have seen significant changes in how customers pay, shifting away from legacy processes to online and touchless payments. While a few years ago, customers were content to pay with cash or credit cards, customers have now grown to expect more payment options. Changing customer preferences mixed with a rapid digital transformation have made it difficult to imagine a restaurant operating successfully without updated techno

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EATER

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Panera Bread | Justin Sullivan/Getty Images. The restaurateur behind Shake Shack and Union Square Hospitality Group is investing in Panera Brands, where he’ll help the brand go public and apply his “enlightened hospitality” philosophy Panera Brands is set to go public, and Danny Meyer is getting a piece of the bread. Through an acquisition group tied to Union Square Hospitality Group, the parent company of Meyer’s family of restaurants, Meyer and his company will become “a cornerstone partner wi

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Nashville, Tennessee, home of country music, is a great destination for some of the world’s most famous attractions. You can’t take a trip to the capital city without taking in the beautiful parks, outdoor activities, museums, music culture, and excellent restaurants. In addition to the music, Nashville has a delightful array of restaurants that serve mouthwatering seafood.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

A Sri Lankan, Hospitality Entrepreneur, Investor, Consultant, Marketer, Trainer, and a Motivational Speaker with 20 years plus experience in the hospitality industry, Brain Joseph has worked at several world-renowned hospitality organizations including, ‘Best Western Hotels’, ‘Berjaya Hotels and Resorts’, ‘Oberoi Hotels and Resorts’ and ‘SITA Travel Group’, covering Asia and the Middle East.

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Indoor Media

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Your business won’t succeed without brand awareness and audience engagement. Increasing your reach and impressions through advertising grows your brand awareness and can boost your sales. Experienced advertisers like IndoorMedia understand the importance of impressions in your physical and digital advertisements, including your social media strategies.

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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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