EATER
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Just because food is grown locally doesn’t mean it’s climate-friendly. But for chefs looking to emphasize the latter, it still starts at the source. This story was produced in collaboration with Civil Eats. At the height of summer, chef Rob Rubba and his team at Oyster Oyster , a vegetable-first restaurant in Washington, D.C., are preparing for the dwindling of food in the coming winter.
Sculpture Hospitality
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Want to start a franchise but not sure how? Discover everything you need to know about how to start a franchise business in this 10-step guide.
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Goliath Consulting
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Famously associated with the feeling of fall, pumpkin spice entered the coffee scene in the late 90s. 1 Starbucks made it popular in 2003 when they introduced the Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) to all U.S. stores. 2 Now, 20 years later, the PSL remains one of Starbucks’ top-selling seasonal drinks, expected to generate over $500 million in sales this fall. 3 But what keeps the PSL so beloved after two decades?
7 Shifts
SEPTEMBER 25, 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. While restaurants are a transitional career for many, a group of hospitality workers still make the restaurant business their career.
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In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.
The Rail
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
By Maisie Burton, Contributor Expanding your business to new areas offers exciting opportunities but also comes with the challenge of catering to diverse cultural tastes. Incorporating cultural diversity into your menu is key to ensuring success in new markets. By embracing local flavors and traditions, you can create a menu that resonates with the community and attracts a wider customer base.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Diners want their guest experience to go their way. This is what the service industry in America is based on – the customer is always right. Many restaurants have embraced the age of personalization, in which customers and businesses can mutually benefit from using technology to give and receive what they want. Accommodating a New Consumer Culture In the 80s and 90s, social trends were all about conformity.
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Bottleneck Management
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Ice Cream and Beer Pairings Why stop at beer or ice cream when you can have both? Beer and ice cream may seem like an unlikely pairing, but the combination of bold craft brews with rich, creamy desserts can create unforgettable flavor experiences. We’ve teamed up with some of our favorite breweries to bring you three must-try pairings that blend the best of craft beer and frozen treats.
Crunchtime
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
As part of this multi-part series, we’re highlighting four focus areas of operational excellence that, if executed well, pave the way for confident growth:
Goliath Consulting
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Running a restaurant is a complex endeavor that requires more than just a passion for food. In an industry where profit margins are thin and competition is fierce, having the right expertise can make or break your business. That’s where a restaurant consultant comes in. Hiring a consultant can be one of the smartest investments you make for your restaurant, whether you’re launching a new venture or looking to revitalize an existing one.
Culinary Cues
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Do you know what it’s like to see a car barreling down on you with reckless abandon? Maybe the driver is distracted with a cell phone, engaged in a discussion with a passenger, or simply spacing out – but regardless of the reason, you see the impact before it happens, and you are unable to move out of the way. The anxiety, pure fear, sense of helplessness, and wonder about what comes next is crushing you.
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Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
In multiple industries, employee safety can be a chief concern that requires careful consideration by employers. This can especially be the case in food service industries where employees are often in loud, busy environments while moving in and out of kitchen areas with any number of hazards. The best way to mitigate the risks for employees and reduce workplace injuries is for businesses to establish comprehensive safety training programs.
EATER
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Lille Allen/Eater A slice of cake and glass of Champagne are customary, but some places go the extra mile I love birthdays. It’s fun to get dressed up, go to a fancy restaurant, and await the pièce de résistance: a slice of cake with a glowing candle on top and, maybe, some singing. A flute of Champagne works, too. So when I took my partner to a well-loved (and pricey) restaurant in the heart of Los Angeles’s arts district for his birthday — a neighborhood known for some of the most sought-after
Restaurant Business
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Christopher Bode is returning to the company to handle operations as well as the usual duties of a president. Minh Le will be responsible for tech planning and adoption.
Sante
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
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Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
How do you build a company that people will love working for? That’s one of the questions chef and entrepreneur Erin Wade tackles in The Mac & Cheese Millionaire: Building a Better Business by Thinking Outside the Box. Sharing her follow-your-passion journey from corporate law to operating Homeroom, a mac and cheese restaurant, Wade offers practical and entertaining anecdotes on creating a vital company culture with meaning, purpose, and connection.
EATER
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Colorful Post-it notes, bench scrapers, and blenders help chefs navigate ADHD and autism In winter 2022, when my ADHD burnout was at its peak, I stood in the health aisle at Publix ruminating over protein shakes. Thrown by the deaths of multiple loved ones, unhappy at work, processing the COVID-19 pandemic, and off my medication for a few days, I was beyond tired.
ChowNow
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Maintaining an engaging social media presence is more important than ever for growing restaurants to attract new diners and drive orders on your preferred channels. In fact, 39% of diners use social media to help determine if they want to order from a restaurant. Managing these platforms can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re busy running day-to-day operations.
Sante
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
For decades I promoted the belief that getting customers through your door for the first time was the most difficult Continue Reading The post The Truth About Marketing appeared first on Santé Food Wine Spirits.
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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.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of F&B hiring issues, fast-casual growth, guest views on AI use, and Majority of US F&B Businesses Struggling With Labor Shortages ● Majority (82 percent) of US restaurant & foodservice businesses are actively hiring ● Nearly half (47 percent) of US F&B managers cite staff recruitment, retention & training as primary challenges ● Chefs & Cooks are the most difficult positions
Restaurant Business
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Executive Summary: Also, new hires from Mo’Bettahs, Cajun Steamer, Bartolotta Restaurants and Artistry Restaurants.
ChowNow
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Email marketing is a powerful tool to drive repeat orders and boost diner loyalty. Not only do the majority of customers like to be contacted by brands via email according to surveys , the average Return on Investment for email marketing is $36 for every dollar spent. That makes restaurant email marketing a valuable channel for diners and for you. In this guide, we’ll walk you through some best practices to ensure your emails stand out and drive orders.
Crunchtime
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Earlier this year, Crunchtime customers were invited to submit nominations for Crunchtime’s 2nd annual Ops Excellence Awards. This program honors the outstanding achievements of restaurants and groups that have harnessed the power of Crunchtime to achieve unparalleled operational excellence.
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HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Operating a successful restaurant, let alone a portfolio of restaurants, is one of the most challenging businesses in the market. A restaurant’s legal counsel can be a key advisor and ally in positioning the business for growth while helping minimize risk. But many owners are understandably intimidated by the unpredictability of the legal industry’s ubiquitous billable hour pricing model.
Restaurant Business
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Beach Point Capital has invested in the 105-store New York City restaurant operator Metro Franchising.
Clover - Restaurants
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
U.S. merchants paid around $100 billion in Visa and Mastercard credit card fees in 2023–up from about $33 billion in 2012. Earlier this year, Mastercard increased fees for both credit and debit card transactions by more than $250 million. Currently, credit card processing fees for merchants equal approximately 1.15% to 3.15% of each credit card transaction, according to data from The Motley Fool Ascent.
Black Box Intelligence
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Out of the Box: Monthly Restaurant Industry Update August 2024: Is This a Turning Point? AUGUST: BY THE NUMBERS -0.4% Comp Sales -3.6% Comp Traffic Best Region: California Best Segment: Fine Dining Best Cuisine: Chicken Worst Region: NY-NJ Worst Segment: Family Dining Worst Cuisine: Sandwich August marked a potentially pivotal moment for the restaurant industry.
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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.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
It's no secret that finding and retaining good workers is one of the biggest challenges for QSR restaurants. In 2023, the turnover rate in the industry soared to 72 percent. To learn what operators can do to recruit and retain, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Opal Wagnac, SVP of Market & Product Strategy at isolved, who works with QSR HR practitioners.
Restaurant Business
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
With sights set on growth, the U.K.-based casual-dining chain has acquired the eight locations in the United States that were previously owned by a joint venture.
QSR Automations
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Welcome back! In Part 1, we explored how ConnectSmart® Host revolutionizes the front-of-house experience. Now, let’s dive into the broader impacts this powerful system can have on your entire restaurant operation. Boosting Efficiency and Sales ConnectSmart Host isn’t just about managing guests – it’s about optimizing the entire operation. Here’s how it can impact your bottom line: Increased cover count: By efficiently matching parties with appropriate tables, ConnectSmart Host can increase
SpotOn
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
On September 16, 2024, more than 1,700 people gathered at the Lincoln Center in New York to watch 10 TED-style talks on one topic—hospitality. This is the Welcome Conference and it's been held every year (except 2020 and 2021) since 2014. This year, tickets for the conference were so sought after that they sold out online in just one minute—even with a larger venue than last year.
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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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