Culinary Cues

AUGUST 26, 2024

This is a plea to those who work tirelessly in restaurant kitchens, the chefs who are paid to lead those operations, and the owners who depend on raving fans and some semblance of profitability. Please, please, look at what you are doing and dig deeper in quest of a reason to do what you do. Ugh, frustration is setting in. Let me ask you a question – a very important question – aside from those who can afford to dine at one of Daniel Boulud’s incredible restaurants, or Thomas Keller’s French Lau

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Sculpture Hospitality

AUGUST 27, 2024

Running a successful bar is a complex dance of numbers, people, and passion. It's more than just pouring drinks; it's about creating an exceptional customer experience while maximizing profitability.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2024

Google remains the top platform to search for local businesses and services. 62% of consumers use the search engine to find restaurants, while 51% cite it as the best tool to get more information on a dining establishment, so you should maximize your online presence. However, SEO is no longer enough due to high competition in the food industry. It takes longer to show results, and you can be overshadowed by competitors who have more resources for organic search.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 27, 2024

Operating a restaurant is not easy. By the time you manage inventory, staffing, customer demand and narrow profit margins, the last thing you want to think about is the IRS. Recordkeeping and tax deadlines may seem like a low priority item that can be pushed off to another day. However, neglecting these obligations can not only put your restaurant in jeopardy, but expose you to personal liability for certain unpaid taxes.

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The Eat Restaurant

AUGUST 28, 2024

As a restaurant owner preparing to start your own business, you'll find a wide range of options available to you. From fine dining establishments to food trucks, there are numerous types of restaurants you can operate—it’s all about choosing the business model that aligns with your goals.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 26, 2024

Working Lunch: The political podcast featuring Align Public Strategies features Brennan Duckett, director of technology and innovation policy for the National Restaurant Association.

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The Rail

AUGUST 28, 2024

By Nellia Melnyk, Contributor Relocating a restaurant to a new location is a serious event that, if not handled correctly, can negatively impact your business and customer loyalty. Loyal restaurant guests are an important part of any business. When relocating a restaurant , it is crucial to not only to maintain the existing customer base, but to also use this opportunity to attract potential new customers.

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The Salt

AUGUST 29, 2024

The Boar's head recall was first issued in July and linked to a ready-to-eat liverwurst product. The recall has since expanded to includes products such as sliced ham varieties, sausages and loaves.

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Bizimply

AUGUST 24, 2024

Choosing the right scheduling software for your restaurant can feel like just another item on your never-ending to-do list, but […] The post How To Choose the Best Scheduling Software for Your Restaurant appeared first on Bizimply.

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AUGUST 28, 2024

Not many teenagers can say they started a business — but Adrie Groeneweg did. When Adrie was 19 and working at a pizza parlor in Iowa, he was struck by the amount of customers making the trip to eat there from his hometown. Adrie and his father Bill noted a need for a pizza place in town, so his dad bought the building. They opened with a Western theme on December 21, 1981 — his mom's birthday.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 26, 2024

Online food delivery thrives as phones become one-stop shops for ordering and tracking meals. This convenience has made the online food delivery market massive, with global revenues of over $1 trillion in 2023 alone. As the huge market keeps growing, expected to hit $1.8 trillion by 2028, restaurants face a big decision. They must choose whether to use third-party online ordering platforms or handle delivery in-house.

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ChowNow

AUGUST 26, 2024

A clear, thoughtful budget is the guiding recipe for any thriving restaurant. All of the ingredients of success come down to how you manage your money to keep costs under control and bring in profits. A proper restaurant budget helps keep your sales revenue and expenses on track for a financially healthy and successful business. To help you get started on your own restaurant business budget, we’ve put together some introductory details and key tips to guide your financial decision-making.

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EATER

AUGUST 29, 2024

Amy Besa surveils the Purple Yam dining room on the Wednesday evening of its final week of service. Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan are closing their beloved Filipino restaurant Purple Yam, which helped shape the modern Filipino food scene On August 30, Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan will — for the last time — serve food at Purple Yam , the Filipino restaurant in Brooklyn that they opened in 2009.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 28, 2024

The restaurants to be shuttered are in California, Ohio and Texas. The company blamed changes in the trade areas and cannibalization from its nearby restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2024

Recent reports of possible portion-size discrepancies at Chipotle are a cautionary tale for brands, highlighting a few critical issues in the restaurant industry: consistently meeting customer expectations and the swift power of social media. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine connected with Kim Lawton, founder and CEO of New York City-based marketing agency Enthuse to discuss social media accountability, safeguarding a brand, best practices and more.

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ChowNow

AUGUST 27, 2024

Ollie’s, a family-run restaurant chain in New York City, partnered with ChowNow to modernize their operations by implementing direct online ordering and a custom branded app , significantly reducing third-party delivery fees and improving efficiency. This collaboration has saved Ollie’s over $2M in commission fees, increased repeat orders by 108% through automated marketing.

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EATER

AUGUST 29, 2024

Corbis via Getty Images How else will we challenge our children? My children have never gone down a steaming hot metal slide. They have never fallen from monkey bars onto hard concrete. As babies, they never rammed their heads into an unpadded furniture corner, or had to fall asleep without the soothing whoosh of white noise to dampen their chaotic little thoughts.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 29, 2024

Reverse happy hours are turning late-night time slots from dead zone to business booster for some operators, while others are creating value-oriented promotions earlier in the day.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 29, 2024

One in six Americans is affected by food borne illnesses annually, according to the FDA. Each year, these illnesses result in an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. Food safety is increasingly becoming more important to the FDA. In 2020, the FDA ushered in a new chapter of food safety with the “ New Era of Smarter Food Safety blueprint,” which established science and risk-based protections.

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Apicbase

AUGUST 29, 2024

For multi-site food and beverage businesses, maintaining operational excellence across all locations can be daunting. Consistency, cost control, and data-driven decision-making are crucial for success. By utilising cutting-edge technology and innovative strategies, you can overcome these challenges and enhance your operations. In this article, we explore the benefits of centralising inventory, optimising menu design, standardising staff training, and more.

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Black Box Intelligence

AUGUST 28, 2024

In today’s digital age, customer reviews hold incredible power. Average Star Ratings (ASR) are more than just numbers for restaurant brands. They can determine whether your brand is a thriving business or just one that survives. We categorized online reviews with positive attributes (“welcome,” “friendly”) and negative ones (“rude,” “unprofessional”).

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 30, 2024

Working Lunch: Ed Egee, VP of government relations and workforce development for the National Retail Federation, joins the podcast to discuss a recent NLRB decision.

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Rocket Fuel

AUGUST 30, 2024

In medicine, the philosophy of “an ounce of prevention” has helped people live longer, healthier lives because they understand that regular checkups and following the data can help us avoid health issues down the road. As the restaurant delivery business has matured, it got me thinking that we should be applying a similar philosophy to the delivery aspect of restaurants.

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SpotOn

AUGUST 28, 2024

Studies show the longer the commute time, the less job satisfaction. It’s not just the job, coworkers, and task at hand—it’s how you get there. According to SpotOn Hospitality Specialist Jack Basilotta, satisfaction goes up exponentially when you commute by Funitel, the gondola-like transportation that he took to work each morning running food and beverage at a mountain lodge in Lake Tahoe.

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Planet Grape

AUGUST 26, 2024

The Unexpected Snack That Pairs Deliciously With Rosé Guido Mieth/Getty Images By Nina StarnerAug. 13, 2024 1:25 pm EST As soon as the weather rises above 65 degrees Fahrenheit, you can find me sitting outside with an ice-cold glass of rosé wine at the ready. (To be honest, I won’t turn it down when it’s cold out either. I’m not that picky.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 30, 2024

Executive Summary: Catherine Tan-Gillespie takes the KFC post, Sweetgreen names a chief development officer and Golden Crust appoints new CEO and CFO.

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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.

Sante

AUGUST 24, 2024

September 4th., 6:30 PM at Reserva Wine Bar, 173 Main Street, Beacon, NY. The post Santé International Wine & Spirits Awards Evening appeared first on Santé Food Wine Spirits.

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Restaurant Technology Guys

AUGUST 26, 2024

Welcome to another edition of the Restaurant Technology Guys podcast blog, where we delve into inspiring tales of entrepreneurial spirit in the restaurant industry. Today, we are excited to share the story of Biscuit Belly, a burgeoning brand founded by Chad and Lauren Coulter.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2024

Working in a restaurant is unlike any other job out there. It’s fast-paced, collaborative, and always interesting. You never know who’s going to sit at your table or at your bar. If you love meeting and working with people, then a Front of House service position might be job for you. But even the best servers and restaurant workers have difficult days.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 30, 2024

Nearly a quarter of public restaurant companies have hired new chief executives this year amid weak sales and stock price performance.

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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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