Social Hospitality

JULY 25, 2022

Restaurants aren’t always at the forefront of implementing new technology. However, recent world events and their aftermath have led to a rapid influx of technological advancements in the industry. What started as a necessity during the pandemic has garnered much attention and will likely become a mainstay. With the food tech market slated to be valued at nearly $342 billion USD by 2027 , the demand for increased technology implementation in the industry will continue to rise.

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Ken Burgin

JULY 26, 2022

The bar is set high for hospitality images of food, venues, atmosphere and happy customers – phones can take excellent photos. And sometimes you need a professional photographer – their eye for light, composition and subject matter can create pictures that make a much stronger impression. Like all professionals, photographers work best with a clear and detailed brief – the Shot List.

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Restaurant Engine

JULY 27, 2022

Grab online users attention to draw them into your restaurant. It’s never been more important to draw customers into your restaurant and increase your online ordering. You want to find new customers and retain your current ones through attractive and enticing marketing. In this article, we look at how you can get more online attention for your restaurant with these five tips. #1: Create a Strong Web Presence.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2022

Something became even more apparent to me today, something that I have felt for decades, but suddenly it became vividly clear. I had a call out of the blue from a former culinary student and co-worker at a four-diamond restaurant. He just wanted to catch up and share what was going on in his life. He followed up with a number of terrific pictures of his beautiful four-month-old daughter.

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7 Shifts

JULY 27, 2022

Executive Summary. Region: Canada. Number of Locations: 75 and growing. Business Type: Bubble Tea. Problem : Team management was not consistently being handled across the business. Every location had their own version of the truth when it came to labor costs and productivity. A “spreadsheet mountain”. Solution : Cloud-based scheduling software. It helped franchisees lower labor costs as much as 13%.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2022

According to the National Restaurant Association (NRA), U.S. restaurant sales are expected to return to pre-pandemic trajectory and reach $898 billion in 2022. Given that businesses grow by acquiring new customers, many national QSR brands rely heavily on advertising to increase exposure. In 2021, QSR brands spent an estimated $1.8 billion on national television advertisements, and digital spend is also on the rise given the increasing influence of social media platforms like TikTok.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 27, 2022

We cook what we are, and we are a complex combination of all our life experiences with food. This is what makes us unique as cooks, this is what builds our signature that appears on a menu. Like a fine wine we are a blend of different flavors that through experience reflect a perfect mix – each flavor has a role to play and is introduced in the right proportion to create that signature.

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The Wine Knitter

JULY 29, 2022

My last article about Abruzzo was an introduction to this amazing wine region in Italy. If you missed it, here is the link. thewineknitter.com/1/post/2022/07/auguri-allabruzzo.html ​While touring Abruzzo, I was introduced to Villamagna DOC, situated in the province of Chieti. It is a very tiny but impressive appellation nestled within a small medieval village filled with history and charm.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2022

We’re constantly being bombarded by messages about how important it is to own your customer data. But what does that actually mean, and how does it increase sales? Customer data is only one segment of the information you need for good sales insights, marketing information, and business analytics. First, let's take a look at all three segments.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 27, 2022

It’s no secret that the Kenyan coffee industry faces a number of challenges – including a steady decline in annual production volumes. Between 2018 and 2020, information from the International Coffee Organisation shows that the country’s coffee production figures dropped by 8.1% year-on-year, falling from 930,000 to 775,000 60kg bags. Among other factors, this can be partially attributed to the ever-growing urbanisation and development in Kenya.

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EATER

JULY 27, 2022

Naomieh Jovin. At Booker’s, a Southern food destination in West Philly, brunch brings out geometric jumpsuits, fresh haircuts, and colorful ceramic earrings Welcome to Best Dressed , an Eater series where restaurant diners show and tell what they’re wearing out to dinner, from the small details to the splashy pieces — and how they approached getting dressed for each spot’s specific scene.

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The Restaurant Group

JULY 29, 2022

How Important Is Your Layout. Food, vendors, access to quality ingredients, staff — there are so many aspects to a restaurant that it can be easy to overlook a pivotal and foundational aspect: your layout. No matter which way you go about it, there’s no ignoring the fact that your restaurant floor plan is important to your dining establishment’s success.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 26, 2022

As inflation hammers restaurants, here are four ways to audit the true cost of HR. Inflation, supply chain disruptions, and an unforgiving labor market have created a perfect storm for restaurant owners and operators. The mounting headwinds are unrelenting. While many establishments have tried to combat these disruptions by increasing pay, minimizing menus, raising prices, or simply cutting staff and operating hours, there are other strategies that can ease the burdens of the current operating e

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Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 25, 2022

It’s widely known in the coffee sector that if you want to make great espresso, you need more than just a high-end espresso machine – you also need a high-quality burr grinder. Burr grinders provide more consistent and even particle size distribution than blade grinders – resulting in better extraction overall. A number of materials are used to produce grinder burrs, including plastic, ceramic, and metal.

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EATER

JULY 29, 2022

Lonesome Rose’s Choco Taco. | Land & Sea Dept./Alex Hupp. Klondike will not be missed As soon as Klondike announced that the Choco Taco would no longer be, the wailing began. Social media was filled with cries of no, say it ain’t so and petitions for Klondike to change its mind. Even Serena Williams’s husband (and also the guy who founded Reddit) Alexis Ohanian said he would buy the rights to ensure future generations had a chance to taste a not-as-crispy-as-it-should-be cone shell filled wi

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Restaurant Technology Guys

JULY 24, 2022

Join Jeremy and Phil Crawford, CTO of CKE owner of Carl’s Jr and Hardee’s where they talk digital transformation of these iconic brands. Carl’s Jr. (carlsjr.com) and Hardee’s (hardees.com) Phil Crawford is currently the CTO of CKE Restaurants, the parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s which operates 4000+ QSR restaurants worldwide.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders to give us their insights into how the industry has been doing so far this year and where they feel it's going. “It is an extremely challenging time for the restaurant industry as restaurateurs grapple with the difficulty of operating within an uncertain post-pandemic sales environment while simultaneously combating historic levels of food inflation, labor shortages and ongoing supply-chain issues.

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The Salt

JULY 26, 2022

Klondike confirmed it discontinued the Choco Taco on Monday. The frozen dessert has been around for nearly 40 years and many fans are lamenting its end and sharing their love for it on social media.

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EATER

JULY 28, 2022

Jill Cousin and Saskia Porretta at their épicerie Provisions. | Louise Skadhauge. Rare spices, seasonal flowers, and hyperlocal products line the shelves of épiceries, historical specialty grocers that have been revived in major cities Shortly after noon on a recent Sunday, a 40-something Parisienne bounced into Superfrais , a specialty grocer in the 20th arrondissement, on something of a mission.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

JULY 29, 2022

Restaurant robotics is a term that is used to describe the use of technology in restaurants to automate certain tasks. This can include anything from using automats to take orders to use robots to cook food. Some people view restaurant robotics as a way to reduce labor costs, while others see it as a way to improve the customer experience. No matter which side of the argument you fall on, there is no doubt that restaurant robotics is changing the game for both restaurateurs and customers alike.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2022

… and bring them back to restaurants for more. Digital loyalty programs surged 124 percent during the height of the pandemic, helping restaurants drive more frequent visits and higher check averages from devoted customers, according to market researcher NPD Group. The popularity of online ordering is motivating big fast-food chains to use rewards programs to hold onto new mobile app customers.

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Black Box Intelligence

JULY 26, 2022

New data from Black Box Intelligence confirms fewer price hikes positively impacts intent to return; leads to increase in guest traffic and sales. All growth numbers are year over year unless specified. Best and worst performing region, segment and cuisine is based on same-store sales growth. Restaurants are experiencing strong headwinds as the industry hits peak Summer season.

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EATER

JULY 28, 2022

Shutterstock. Author Michael Pollan on how coffee and tea awakened a new form of consciousness for Western civilization Whether in the form of tea, coffee, or a potent energy drink, there’s no denying the near-universal appeal of caffeine. This tiny molecule has been consumed for centuries in beverages and foods that offer a quick jolt of energy needed to make it through the day.

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T-Ching

JULY 29, 2022

Facebook feed filtering and how to optimize use of social media posting for exposure. The post Vendor Use of Social Media for Tea Marketing appeared first on T Ching.

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The Rail

JULY 29, 2022

By Annika Tourlas, Contributor It's not simple to promote your restaurant business, especially with the countless digital marketing channels and techniques that are required to spread the word about your business. However, there’s one frequently disregarded avenue that can offer excellent value for your money, and restaurateurs may not be utilizing it to its maximum potential — customer reviews.

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Evergreen

JULY 28, 2022

If you run a bar or restaurant, you know managing inventory can be tedious. You must stay on the pulse of what to order and when to order it. You want to be able to meet customer demand […]. The post How to Maximize Inventory Efficiency appeared first on Evergreen.

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EATER

JULY 26, 2022

Dina Avila/Eater. The ice cream truck just got a little bit worse In a devastating blow to ice cream trucks everywhere, the frozen desserts company Klondike confirmed that it has killed the Choco Taco, the chocolate-and-nut-coated treat that this very website once called “the most beloved and innovative of all the American ice cream ‘novelties.’” (Sorry, SpongeBob popsicle.).

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Rocket Fuel

JULY 25, 2022

With school out for students and the weather allowing for more outdoor activity, summer is a busy time for many quick-service restaurants (QSR). More customers lead to an increased demand for staff, and this can cause a stir in the long-term stability of a store’s staffing levels. For those QSR operators who are looking to hire and retain employees this summer, earned wage access (EWA) is a great benefit and here is why. .

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Gourmet Marketing

JULY 27, 2022

Have you thought about your hotel’s digital advertising strategy for the upcoming year yet?

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Bizimply

JULY 27, 2022

Compliance is simply; ‘complying with legal requirements’. Do you think you're compliant with the rules and regulations in your business? The post Getting Care Home Compliance Right appeared first on Bizimply.

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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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