Social Hospitality
AUGUST 8, 2021
Social proof is the idea human beings are conditioned to copy the actions of other people with whom they relate. It’s noticeable from a young age. A child that can barely walk or talk will naturally get drawn to other children playing. Teenagers get pressured into doing things by their friends. Adult’s choices are influenced by the people in their social circles.
Indoor Media
AUGUST 9, 2021
Advertising is all about raising brand awareness and attracting new customers, right? Well, sort of — that’s only part of it. It’s just as important to maintain and please your existing customer base. Maintaining your current assets isn’t always as glamorous or exciting as acquiring new assets, whether those assets be customers, old blog posts, or storefronts.
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Touch Bistro
AUGUST 11, 2021
If. If you’ve ever scheduled too many front of house staff for a shift at your restaurant, you might think that you’re reducing labor costs by simply sending staff home early. And while this is a sensible short term solution, you still need to get strategic about proactively controlling labor costs to avoid long term damage to your restaurant’s bottom line.
Culinary Cues
AUGUST 9, 2021
The goal of every restaurant and every chef is to create memorable experiences for the guest. Somewhere in our internal job description is a desire, and even a need to build an environment of WOW! Wow visuals on the plate and in the dining room, wow views from every seat, wow service, and of course – wow flavors on the plate. We may complain about the guest who is taking loads of pictures of their food and posting them on Instagram, but deep inside we get a bit of a rush when it happens.
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7 Shifts
AUGUST 12, 2021
In today's highly competitive environment, restaurant marketing requires precise, dependable, and complete consumer data. Data acquired about your actual consumers can be used in both online and offline marketing campaigns. As technology evolves and client tastes change, successful marketing techniques must be examined and updated accordingly. Every stage of the client's journey should be examined.
Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 10, 2021
The food and beverage industry is on a hiring frenzy. With pandemic-related restrictions being eased and dine-in being allowed again, restaurant owners are in need of a lot of staff. The April 2021 Job Openings and Labor Turnover summary issued by The Department of Labor showed that restaurants added almost 350,000 new job openings since March, bringing the sector’s total number of job openings as of April to 1.34 million.
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Culinary Cues
AUGUST 7, 2021
Identifying problems has never been a challenge in the restaurant industry – there are many. Making the effort to solve those problems is another story. We have a problem right now that seems to be universal and there is no shortage of complaints and posts on social media that proclaim the effects, but little is done to point to active solutions. A good start would be to refrain from using the word “problem” since it seems to imply that solutions are mysterious and impossible and instead rely on
Hot Schedules
AUGUST 10, 2021
Blog. Protecting Your Customers: How to Scale Your Food Safety Culture Across Multiple Locations. T he CDC estimates 48 million cases of foodborne illness across the United States in a given year. Restaurants are the most common place to contract these ailments, and multi-unit corporate restaurant groups are especially vulnerable to fines and lawsuits due to the scope of properties they are liable for.
Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 9, 2021
Modern Restaurant Management ((MRM) asked Lindsey Yeakle, Gluten-Free Food Service (GFFS) Program Manager, Food Safety at Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), what restaurants need to know about gluten-free options. Yeakle has a culinary history working at four-star and four-diamond rated restaurants. A celiac disease diagnosis encouraged her to attend culinary school at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Academy of Culinary Arts.
Sling
AUGUST 9, 2021
A good restaurant floor plan can mean the difference between a crowded, chaotic environment and a spacious, relaxing environment. The best option for you, your team, your customers, and your business overall is the spacious, relaxing environment. But how do you go about creating such a restaurant floor plan? By taking inspiration from other successful layouts.
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Restaurant Clicks
AUGUST 10, 2021
If you ever find yourself in Washington, D.C., one thing you may or may not know – you will often find yourself in the midst of a food truck extravaganza, especially if you are visiting the downtown area in the middle of the day. Food trucks are all the craze for Washingtonians. We know that the food will be fresh, delicious, and usually locally owned.
EATER
AUGUST 10, 2021
Shutterstock. From forgoing their own salary to giving raises, small business owners are finding ways to hire and retain their staff Every few weeks, it seems, a new photo goes viral on social media showing a sign in a restaurant window declaring: “This restaurant is closed because no one wants to work.” Restaurant owners have, for months now, been quoted in articles and TV news hits decrying the ongoing labor shortage, blaming the enhanced unemployment benefits enacted during the pandemic for d
Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 12, 2021
In the beginning of 2020, no one could have predicted where the restaurant and quick service restaurant (QSR) industry would be today. When the pandemic hit and indoor dining was prohibited, the demand for online ordering, curbside pickup and drive-thru usage skyrocketed. Drive-thru usage increased more than 150 percent for some QSRs since Covid-19 began, according to Xenial data.
Black Box Intelligence
AUGUST 9, 2021
The restaurant industry has long been plagued by high employee turnover. In August of 2019, it was reported that fast-food restaurants were losing 100% of their workforce every year. They’re also leaving more quickly. According to Black Box Workforce Intelligence data, half of hourly front-of-house workers left within 90 days in 2018, compared to 43% in 2017.
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A Wine Story
AUGUST 13, 2021
Umpqua Valley Wineries. Umpqua Valley wineries come from the most diverse winegrowing region of Oregon. Spanning 40 miles in width and 60 miles in length, the Umpqua Valley AVA sits south of the Willamette Valley AVA and north of the Rogue Valley AVA. The Umpqua Valley has been growing wine grapes since 1934, making the region the oldest continuously producing wine region in the Pacific Northwest.
The Restaurant Times
AUGUST 12, 2021
Owned and operated by Bloombay Enterprise Ltd, The Belgian Waffle Co. is India’s first waffle-centric QSR that offers on-the-go waffle sandwiches. Founded in 2015, the brand chose franchising as the apparent route to scale the business. Being a large franchising business, BWC has been on the lookout for a technology partner that could enable them to manage their supply chain efficiently, give them complete control over the entire business and provide avenues to increase overall revenue. .
Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 11, 2021
Some restaurants are designed from a tabula rasa, a complete blank slate with nothing more to go on than the client’s vision and the architects’ imagination. In many ways, this can be especially liberating because it doesn’t impose any limitations or constructs other than the footprint of the land, local ordinances and the laws of physics.
EATER
AUGUST 12, 2021
As restaurants across the country implement vaccine policies, anti-vaxxers are turning to Yelp, Instagram, and other platforms to vent their rage Before Richard Gusler announced that his Raleigh, North Carolina, sports bar, the Players Retreat, would be requiring proof of vaccination for indoor dining, he asked Yelp and Tripadvisor how he could prepare for an onslaught of one-star reviews.
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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.
Restaurant365
AUGUST 12, 2021
For 21st-century companies, data is a powerful tool that can help improve nearly every area of business. Data can be used to streamline operations, provide better customer service, and drive strategic decisions. But when most people talk about data, they’re usually speaking about the tools and technology that can be used to track, process, and analyze information.
Sling
AUGUST 11, 2021
If you’re facing the prospect of hiring a part-time employee, you’re also likely struggling with the issue of how many hours is part-time. It’s an important question to answer because it depends largely on the way you classify your employees. Unfortunately, there’s no one right answer that defines how many hours is part-time. That makes it difficult for you as a manager because there’s very little guidance on the matter.
Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 9, 2021
The pandemic has led to profound and, in many cases, likely long lasting, changes in the way we live, work and conduct businesses. Restaurants, in particular, have had to go through significant transformation. One of the ways in which many restaurants have responded to new concerns about transmission of viruses and other contagions in their establishments has been through the adoption of QR coded menus.
Hot Schedules
AUGUST 10, 2021
Blog. Protecting Your Customers: How to Scale Your Food Safety Culture Across Multiple Locations. T he CDC estimates 48 million cases of foodborne illness across the United States in a given year. Restaurants are the most common place to contract these ailments, and multi-unit corporate restaurant groups are especially vulnerable to fines and lawsuits due to the scope of properties they are liable for.
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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.
Restaurant Clicks
AUGUST 9, 2021
As summer comes to a close and the weather (finally) begins to cool down, ramen season is upon us. Although I could eat soup year-round, there’s something comforting about holding a piping hot bowl of ramen in your hands during one of Philadelphia’s frigid cold winters. It’s actually a sign of respect to loudly slurp your noodles, so don’t listen to your friends if they tell you you’re being obnoxious.
EATER
AUGUST 12, 2021
As restaurants across the country implement vaccine policies, anti-vaxxers are turning to Yelp, Instagram, and other platforms to vent their rage Before Richard Gusler announced that his Raleigh, North Carolina, sports bar, the Players Retreat, would be requiring proof of vaccination for indoor dining, he asked Yelp and Tripadvisor how he could prepare for an onslaught of one-star reviews.
Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 11, 2021
This year, Tork wanted to provide restaurants with even more insights, tools and resources through its Take Back the Lunch Break effort to help during this critical period of recovery. As such, Tork conducted research to understand the consumer mindset when it comes to lunchtime behavior during the workweek and through these insights, created key tips to help improve business operations.
Foodable
AUGUST 10, 2021
Listen to "Marketing Tools That Are Easy to Use | Season 4, Vol. 7: Thanx" on Spreaker. In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” chat with Zachary Goldstein , the chief executive officer and founder of Thanx , to explore marketing and elevating the digital experience for consumers.
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Restaurant Clicks
AUGUST 11, 2021
Breakfast has always been a favorite meal for many, and franchises are catching on. More than 40 percent of restaurants in the United States have some sort of breakfast option, and many chains are opening as specialists in delicious breakfast foods, like pancakes, waffles, and egg scrambles. . Whether you love the same breakfast of eggs, toast, and coffee each day or love to try new dishes, there are numerous breakfast chain restaurants to satisfy your taste buds.
Lady Boss Blogger
AUGUST 10, 2021
Social media marketing seems to be the wave of the future. More and more companies are getting online personalities to promote their products across various social media platforms. If you choose to use influencer marketing for your brand, it’s important to identify the right platform to advertise on. There’s a variety of factors to consider […].
Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 10, 2021
This edition of MRM's "Ask the Expert” features advice from Trion Group. Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. When it comes to managing medical plan costs for restaurant employers, aggressive management of prescription drug expenditures can yield significant savings.
EATER
AUGUST 9, 2021
Fast food workers have been agitating for better wages for a decade | Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images. The pay hike is a step in the right direction, but it’s still not considered a living wage in many parts of the U.S., especially not for families Average pay for workers in restaurants and supermarkets hit $15 an hour for the first time in U.S. history, according to a report in the Washington Post.
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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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