Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Behind the success of a restaurant — regardless of size — is delicious food, great service and seamless experiences across every touchpoint. The right restaurant technology is essential to make it all happen. Think about it: nine out of 10 restaurants have fewer than 50 employees, making efficient operations critical for success. When restaurants find their perfect blend of tools, they can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation.

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TastyIgniter

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Discover ten innovative strategies for restaurants to thrive in today's dynamic market. From menu innovation and enhanced customer experiences to embracing automation and sustainability, learn how to adapt your operations, leverage technology, and prioritize efficiency to stay ahead of industry trends.

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Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Food halls, a concept that surged in popularity over the past decade, have redefined the dining experience by offering a diverse array of culinary options under one roof. These vibrant spaces combine the best elements of restaurants, food courts, and markets, providing a communal and social dining atmosphere that appeals to a wide audience. But as with any trend, the question arises: Are food halls still on the rise, or are they beginning to fade?

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 31, 2024

Ahh…the mission statement. Every marketer insists that a company have a clear mission statement that is designed to give direction to a company and clearly articulate to the customer and employee, what the company stands for. Like so many strategic plans – this sounds good, but too often once developed, the statement only succeeds in collecting dust on a shelf.

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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.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The Bottom Line: A pair of studies by Revenue Management Solutions provide a sobering look at the views of consumers on restaurant prices and their dining habits.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

After his pro football career ended, Nate Hybl was searching for his next chapter. The former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback (and ‘03 Rose Bowl MVP) found himself back home in Georgia, longing for the kind of food he was looking for: a healthy, fast, and affordable option. “I couldn't shake the idea that Atlanta should have something better,” says Hybl.

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Sculpture Hospitality

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Look, nobody said running a bar is easy. You're juggling staff, inventory management , customers, and a million other things all at once, and you’re probably sacrificing your own personal time just to keep everything running in tip-top shape.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Sonny Ross India’s artisan cheesemakers are pushing boundaries, shaping palates, and celebrating the country’s traditional dairy practices Creamy, tart, and friggin’ delicious: The pineapple cheese sandwich at Manek Sandwich is a thing of beauty. Three slices of crustless white bread with butter, layered with pyramids of grated processed Amul cheese, pineapple jam, vanilla ice cream, and a ring of canned pineapple, and finished with a flourish of grated cheese for good measure, it’s gone in 60 s

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Bizimply

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Managing the increasingly stringent demands of the hospitality industry can be challenging, and often overwhelming, specifically in the context of […] The post 10 Reasons Why Scheduling Software is Essential for Restaurants & Hotels appeared first on Bizimply.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

So, you’re the chef or a cook at a hot spot tourism destination restaurant. You know, the type of place that is crazy busy for five -six months a year, people line up out the door, vendors try to find a place to unload with all the traffic clogging streets and parking lots, there’s never enough help and almost none who have worked for you before this season.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

With 54% of diners saying they would avoid a restaurant with table wait times over 30 minutes, you must develop an efficient kitchen floor plan that helps you serve food quickly and consistently. The right design can ease your workflows and minimize bottlenecks in your operations. What should a restaurant kitchen floor plan include? A well-thought-out floor plan should incorporate various key areas: storage, food preparation zones, cooking stations, cleaning and dishwashing stations, and service

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

More people are sober curious so what should restaurants do to meet this customer desire? According to a 2024 report from NCSolutions, 41 percent of Americans are trying to drink less alcohol – a trend driven by Gen Z (61 percent) and Millennials (49 percent) who say it's for both physical and mental wellness reasons. The non-alcoholic beverage industry is expected to grow to $30 billion by 2025, according to Global Market Insights, For a deeper dive, Modern Restaruant Management (MRM)

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ChowNow

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Hiring the right team is one of the most critical decisions you’ll make as a restaurant owner. Your staff not only affects the day-to-day operations but also plays a major role in the customer experience and long-term success of your restaurant. In this post, we’ll explore why being thoughtful about your team structure matters and how you can set up your restaurant for success with the right hiring and staffing strategies.

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Open for Business

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Running a successful restaurant involves more than just serving great food. It requires a keen understanding of your finances, particularly your profit margins. After all, profit is how much your restaurant is making on a day-to-day basis and provides an indication of how well you’re doing. It’s an all-important metric that influences everything from menu pricing to operational decisions and beyond.

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Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Customers who experience longer wait times are 18% less satisfied with their experience. Hiring a barback can keep your bar operations efficient and boost customer satisfaction. What is a barback? If you’re thinking of opening or owning a bar , you need a barback to help maintain smooth operations. Barbacks mainly assist the bartenders in various tasks, especially behind-the-scenes duties, so that the latter can focus on making drinks and engaging with customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The appeal of quick service restaurants (QSRs) lies in the name – quick. With 59 percent of customers valuing an "outstanding" experience over product quality and price, QSRs’ success lies in rapid service. If this were to falter, it stands to reason that their popularity and demand would decline. However, maintaining speed of service whilst managing costs and ensuring compliance poses significant challenges for QSRs.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The burger chain joins a growing number of fast-casual chains using AI-driven technology to better manage staffing.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Lily Fossett Jarred tomato sauce just can’t compete with homemade The first time I tasted anything close to a Sunday sauce — that Italian-American icon, a meaty tomato sauce that simmers on the hob all day — I was 14 years old, and it was in a lasagna cooked by my friend’s sister-in-law. Neither she nor I are Italian: We lived in Karachi at the time, and the recipe in question was from a well-loved stained photocopied page that likely came from an old Australian cookbook, given the quick-mix lam

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Advertiser: Paycor

Year-end can be a hectic time for HR professionals, but with proper planning and organization, you can navigate it smoothly. Learn the main watch outs for year-end HR prep with Paycor’s helpful checklist covering employee data, wage and tax information, and special situations. Ensure compliance and efficiency by downloading today!

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

As a restaurant owner, you're all too familiar with the constant struggle to stay profitable amidst rising costs. For instance, lettuce and eggs, which are used for burgers and breakfast items, increased by 10.3% and 9.5%. As such, monitoring the cost of goods sold (COGS) can make the difference between a thriving business and one that struggles to stay afloat.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Operating a restaurant is more than managing a business; it’s about building a vibrant community and fostering a sense of family where every day brings fresh challenges and opportunities. As the Regional Director of Operations with one of Genghis Grill’s franchise groups in Arizona, I've learned that a successful restaurant thrives on a blend of passion, patience and people-centered leadership.

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Restaurant Technology Guys

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Welcome back to the Restaurant Technology Guys podcast! We appreciate you joining us today. As always, we value your time and are grateful for your presence. In this episode, we introduce Shereen Qumsieh, co-founder of Akira, a revolutionary product in the restaurant reputation management space.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The restaurant-retail hybrid, which ceased operations in April, is being resurrected by its founders, with plans to reopen more locations through 2025—with an expanded foodservice offering.

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Advertiser: Paycor

Diversity and inclusion are crucial for building a strong and innovative workforce. Discover how AI technology can revolutionize your hiring process and drive diversity in your organization. Explore over 10 ways AI recruiting tools can help you identify a wider pool of candidates, enhance communication strategies, and eliminate unconscious bias. Embrace the future of recruitment and create a more diverse and inclusive workplace with AI technology.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This post is adapted from our “What Restaurant Employees Want” report, originally published in May 2024. Visit our page to download the full report , which features insights from 1500 active restaurant employees and industry experts. When an employee joins your team, those first few shifts are not just an opportunity for them to make an impression on you — but for you to show them why they should work for you.

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The Eat Restaurant

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

IG-ers - as frequent users of Instagram are called – post upwards of 100 million videos and photos each day, and many of those are pizzas, burgers, steaks, and other edibles. 30% of individuals between the ages of 18-35 actively avoid eateries with a weak Instagram presence, so unless you’re solely catering to older adults, your target customers are scrolling through their Instagram feeds looking for dining inspiration. > Learn how to grow your restaurant brand with social media" src="[link] Wha

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Shutterstock Tomato season is almost over. Here’s how to make the most of it while you still can. Back in January, I decided to follow in Eater’s footsteps and declare 2024 the Year of the Dinner Party. In reality, this has led to a total of…three dinner parties over the past eight months. But three is more than zero, right? And I found the perfect excuse to throw my most recent one: August marks the peak of tomato season, which I always look forward to enthusiastically.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

A consulting firm will take over many of the casual-dining chain's management functions after a trustee on its bonds declared a “manager termination event.

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In the competitive restaurant industry, data is crucial for controlling costs and boosting efficiency. Real-time data helps with labor scheduling, adjusting menu items, reducing waste and improving profitability. Learn how harnessing data enables better decision-making and enhances operational success.

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Buzztime Business

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Are you hungry for more trivia? Is one night of bar trivia per week not enough to satiate your senses? Buzztime has tens of thousands of questions in its database. Pub trivia hosts and players could spend a lifetime with them! However, as the years pass, some of the questions become outdated and obscure. Events that are important one year become irrelevant many years later.

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The Restaurant Group

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A New Restaurant Concept Development Can Transform Your Restaurant Vision Into a Successful Reality Many aspiring restauranteurs might have heard the horrifying statistic that 90% of all new restaurants fail in their first year. That’s a gruesome figure that can put you off the idea of operating a restaurant entirely. But that horror story is just that, a story.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Lille Allen The accessorizing must stop Okay, I admit it — I understand the appeal of the 40-ounce Stanley Quencher. It is, objectively, a good cup that holds a ton of water and keeps it cold for hours. What I do not understand, though, is the consumerist compulsion to embellish these hulking drinking vessels with an increasingly deranged array of cup accessories.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The latest federal job report shows the creation of jobs by eating and drinking places continued at a stable clip while hiring across the economy dropped by about 30%.

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Running a restaurant involves juggling numerous tasks, but payroll and HR shouldn’t add to the stress. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," is tailored for the restaurant industry to help you choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, crucial for maintaining staff morale. Compliance support helps navigate labor laws and avoid costly fines.

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