Sculpture Hospitality
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Gone are the days of outdated manual processes holding back your restaurant’s potential. As technology continues to evolve , automation tools have opened up a world of possibilities for streamlining your operations and maximizing profitability.
The Eat Restaurant
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Discover how to create subject lines for restaurant emails that work and give samples of effective subject lines for a range of themes and situations.
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Goliath Consulting
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
In the digital age, the culinary world doesn’t just battle it out in the kitchen. The real competition happens online, where attracting diners requires innovation, engagement, and a mouthwatering digital presence. With technology evolving at a rapid pace, the way customers engage with eateries has undergone a drastic transformation. In this post, we’ll outline top digital marketing strategies that every restaurant should consider to stay competitive in the current digital landscape.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Without customer loyalty, it’s difficult to succeed in any business, particularly when you’re competing in a crowded landscape like hospitality. Customer retention plays a significant role, with existing customers spending two-thirds more than new ones and 70 percent of Americans considering loyalty programs as a top reason to be faithful to their favorite brands.
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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.
Harbor Touch
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
In the contemporary business landscape, efficiency is paramount. As industries evolve, adopting the right technologies has become more than just an advantage—it’s a necessity. One such technological marvel is the cloud-powered point-of-sale (POS) system. These systems are rapidly transforming the way businesses handle transactions, elevating the customer experience while optimizing operations.
Bottleneck Management
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
How Did Happy Hour Start? Imagine this: It’s the end of a long workday, and you’re craving a place to unwind, relax, and savor some delicious bites and refreshing drinks. That’s when you remember the magic words: Happy Hour. But have you ever wondered how this tradition began and why it remains popular? Let’s look into the history of Happy Hour and uncover its origins.
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Restaurant Den
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
The preparedness level of your restaurant in handling a water crisis could be a matter not often given much thought. However, issues such as low water pressure, leaks, or inadequate hot water can significantly disrupt your daily operations. And, as you will know, being ready to face sudden challenges is essential to success in the […] The post Is Your Restaurant Prepared to Face a Water Crisis?
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
The Millennial generation is a force to be reckoned with, not only in the housing market but also in the dining industry. As Millennial homeownership surpasses Millennial renters for the first time, restaurants have a golden opportunity to engage this valuable demographic through targeted new mover marketing strategies. Millennials have been charting a new course for home ownership, with the number of Millennial homeowners reaching a staggering 18.2 million in 2022.
24/7 Waiter
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
With many foodies ordering meals online or taking them to-go instead of dining in, it is more important now than ever to cash in on this type of customer. A software program that makes online food ordering easy adds to your restaurant marketing strategy and helps boost your sales. Here are some ways to attract more take-out business. Ways to Promote Ordering Out QR Code Signage – Place a small cardboard advertisement on each of your tables with an eye-catching saying to draw your customers in li
Culinary Cues
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
This may seem like a strange topic for a blog focused on the restaurant industry and the world of food but hear me out. Well, the pandemic is over, wait – no, the pandemic is not over – oh, the pandemic is now an endemic – wait “long-Covid” will be with many of us for some time; and the beat goes on. Long Covid has been used as a term to loosely identify lingering health challenges associated with contracting the virus and are oftentimes quite debilitating to those affected, but could this be al
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EATER
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Square’s point-of-sale system is used by millions of small businesses. | Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images The point-of-sale system has experienced widespread disruptions to multiple services On Thursday, the payment processing company Square experienced a widespread outage. The point-of-sale system is used by millions of small businesses, including restaurants and food vendors, and the network’s downtime left many of them unable to process transactions.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Ensuring food safety is essential for restaurant brands and others within the food industry. A weak food safety culture can have severe consequences, including product recalls, foodborne illnesses, reputational damage, diminished customer loyalty, and financial losses. Restaurants and other food businesses must prioritize building and maintaining a strong food safety culture to mitigate these risks.
Future Food
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
As the cost of living pressures continue to bite in Australia, consumers are becoming increasingly discerning about where, when and how much of their disposable income they spend on eating out. For shopping centre management and F&B operators, this scenario presents a partnership opportunity to plan and implement strategies to adapt to new consumer F&B spending patterns and continue to drive visitation, overall spend and maintain or increase asset value.
Crunchtime
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
FSTEC, the annual conference “where restaurants and tech connect,” is coming up in Dallas, Texas. With over 70 speakers from across the industry, the event is sure to deliver countless valuable insights into what technology trends restaurants will be adopting in the near future to promote brand success.
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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.
EATER
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
A cheese plate by Courtney Johnson | Courtney Johnson After months of rigorous practice and study, Courtney Johnson and Sam Rollins are set to represent the United States at the World’s Best Cheesemonger competition this month. Courtney Johnson and Sam Rollins are currently in training. They’re meeting with a team of coaches to finesse their routines.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Think of commercial ice equipment like your vehicle. Once you buy it, you still have to budget for ongoing maintenance and repair expenses that will come up as long as you drive the car. Choose not to perform the recommended maintenance on your vehicle, and eventually you’ll run into major problems that cost you much more than the maintenance would’ve.
Restaurant Business
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
The flagship concept by Josh Siegel and chef Shotaro Kamio included a private club with NFT memberships, but it never got off the ground. Meanwhile, will the NFT-backed Flyfish Club in New York City come to fruition?
OneDine
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
As the restaurant industry continues to evolve, the adoption of server tablets has become a game-changer, enhancing the dining experience for both patrons and staff. Among the top players in this space, OneDine’s On-The-Go (OTG) tablet has emerged as a standout solution, offering a TON of benefits that cater to the needs of modern restaurants and tech-savvy diners including: Industry-leading battery life Seamless POS Integration NFC & EMV Payments at the table Insanely easy-to-use inte
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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.
EATER
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
In this preview from the Eater cookbook, beloved LA restaurant Here’s Looking at You shares the recipe for a restaurant-worthy side dish that any cook can master at home This is an excerpt from Eater’s debut cookbook , focusing on an unexpected, vegetable-heavy side dish to add to your repertoire, care of Here’s Looking at You in Los Angeles. Here’s Looking at You is one of those genre-bending, category-defying restaurants that Los Angeles does so well.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Though Fortune Business Insights projects the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry will grow from $862.05 billion to $1,467.04 billion by 2028, the reality is that owners are making the most of every dollar to maximize profit. With margins ranging from six to nine percent , even the smallest gain in efficiency and reduction of loss can make a significant impact on the bottom line.
Restaurant Business
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Premium, live sports content in bars and restaurants is a huge draw—guests gather to watch their favorite teams play and order snacks, drinks and meals during their often multi-hour visits. In short, it’s a huge opportunity for operators, and having a reliable provider is key.
PathSpot
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Ensure Precision and Revolutionize Food Safety in Hotel Kitchens for a Safe and Exceptional Culinary Experience In the kitchen, precision is critical. Every dish you create must meet the highest taste, presentation, and, most importantly, safety standards. This is where temperature monitoring is critical, ensuring that your culinary creations are not only delicious but also adhere to strict food safety guidelines and regulations.
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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.
EATER
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Travis Kalanick | Photo by Wang K’aichicn/Visual China Group via Getty Images/Visual China Group via Getty Images After exploding at the start of the pandemic, Travis Kalanick’s ghost kitchen business is laying off staff and shuttering warehouse locations CloudKitchens, the “ ghost kitchen ” startup from Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick, has over the past year laid off staff, closed locations, and decreased its real estate purchasing, according to a new report from the Financial Times.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
On August 30, 2023, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking for a rule “Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees. If enacted, the rule would guarantee overtime pay for salaried workers earning less than $55,068 a year. The rule would raise the minimum salary required to invoke the “white-collar” exemption to overtime from the current $684/week ($35,568 ann
Restaurant Business
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
The issue began Thursday and prevented operators from accepting payments for hours. It appeared to have been resolved by Friday afternoon.
Food Business
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Brahm is the farmer at the regenerative farm at The Inn at Shaker Mill Farm. Listen to this episode as an expert on how regenerative farming, is much like speaking another language in it's ability to give you new perspective, and positive perspective on life. This episode is as much about the life force that you carry in your daily life as it is about how regernative farming is the life force for our planets future.
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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.
EATER
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Lille Allen/Eater Edna Lewis’s third cookbook reminds us that it’s the raw materials that make food taste the way it’s supposed to taste In one respect, Edna Lewis’s childhood put her at an advantage over many American chefs: She grew up knowing what food should taste like. This happened in Freetown, a small farming community in central Virginia founded just after the Civil War by three newly emancipated Blacks, including Lewis’s grandfather, Chester Lewis.
Sante
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
USA Trade Tasting is annual wine & spirits trade show for retailers, importers, distributors, sommeliers & bartenders to meet & Continue Reading
Restaurant Business
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Legacy Food Group has acquired four local distributors and said it intends to offer the benefits of scale without the headaches.
The Wine Knitter
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
With all the national and international wine celebrations that seem to occur almost daily, it can get a bit overwhelming. I have missed one too many “wine holidays” to mention. For instance, I just found out that August 31st was International Cabernet Sauvignon Day! Although I’m more than a few days behind on the latest celebration, let’s raise our glasses anyway and celebrate Cabernet Sauvignon with a few gems from Chile Chilean Vineyard Photo credit: Jorge Fernandez-Sal
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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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