Embrace the Suck
JUNE 8, 2019
Day in and day out you are dedicated to the grind. You breathe in stress and breathe out hospitality. You get knocked down one day and get back up the next. Welcome to the world of restaurants and bars. It can be a brutal lifestyle if (and it’s a very big if) you allow it to control you. You probably can fondly remember your first job in the industry.
Goliath Consulting
JUNE 8, 2019
With an estimated $100 billion in annual sales, alcohol is a staple of the hospitality industry. Almost every restaurant with liquor on the menu has their share of creatively named house cocktails and luring drink specials, but is your restaurant making the most of its beverage program? Are you utilizing every perk your distributors and suppliers can bring to the table?
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Lavu
JUNE 11, 2019
Dust off those shelves. Coffee shops have a unique customer base that stands and waits patiently (we hope) for their lattes—and not selling merchandise is a lost business opportunity. Calculate the average length of time one coffee takes to make. Those minutes could be spent checking out your café’s merchandise instead of idly scrolling through Instagram feeds.
Indoor Media
JUNE 10, 2019
A coupon is a coupon is a coupon. Pretty much. There are some coupons that offer more than others. When your coupon is a great deal, it can be the difference between a prospect eating at your restaurant versus a competitor’s.
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Bottleneck Management
JUNE 14, 2019
Looking for something fun to do this summer? Why not try a food festival? We’ve compiled a list of some of the best summer food festivals in the country—take a look and see what food festivals are happening in your city! Uptown Food Truck Festival: June 23rd. This unconventional food fair finds its home in Minneapolis, right on Hennepin Avenue. 65 food trucks , local craft beer , and live music are all part of this free event.
Xtra Chef
JUNE 13, 2019
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the annual BDO Restaurant CFO Bootcamp. Below is a recap and my top take-aways from this year’s event. BDO Restaurant CFO Bootcamp 2019 At-a-Glance. Each year, BDO gathers CFOs, Controllers and other finance, tax and accounting professionals from the restaurant industry for peer-to-peer networking and informative presentations on industry-specific topics.
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Ordyx
JUNE 12, 2019
Starting a restaurant of your own may seem like a major undertaking, but these days, there are many more options available to entrepreneurs who want to make something of their own and be successful at it. Whether you want to create a mobile eatery with a food truck or buy a storefront to turn into the restaurant of your dreams, there are several things you can do to keep the costs down. It is crucial to think about the details, however, and to stay on a budget as you consider things like
ChowNow
JUNE 13, 2019
Wondering how to increase restaurant sales? You’re not the only one. Sales in the restaurant industry are steadily growing , but food and labor costs are rising, too. Meanwhile, slim margins and high competition are constant concerns. Detailed business planning, a smart marketing strategy, and—of course—quality food and service will always help your restaurant’s numbers.
Indoor Media
JUNE 10, 2019
A coupon is a coupon is a coupon. Pretty much. There are some coupons that offer more than others. When your coupon is a great deal, it can be the difference between a prospect eating at your restaurant versus a competitor’s. But make no mistake, the way you get the coupon out to your potential customers is an important decision. It can make or break your return on investment.
Lavu
JUNE 12, 2019
This guest post was contributed by Gather. Seeing faces of excitement when a dish comes out. Getting a detailed, glowing review. Having happy employees who feel valued. These are just some of the rewards that come with managing a restaurant. But, of course, we know it’s not easy: margins can be narrow, crowds can be unpredictable, and dining trends can change at the drop of a hat.
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Margin Edge
JUNE 13, 2019
OK, let’s face it, you aren’t in the restaurant business because of your love of accounting. Still, like most businesses, consistent and accurate financial reporting is key to the success of your restaurant and ensures you have a way to assess your restaurant’s performance, identify problem issues and maximize profits. This article looks at some best practices in restaurant accounting and then offers some tips on helpful features of modern accounting systems – all from the perspective of owners
Gastro Gays
JUNE 8, 2019
We dedicate the month of January to #Ginuary on our social media specifically every year, because we can’t quite face the terror of the tough first month of the year by going without, so we… The post Best Gin Bars Across The World appeared first on GastroGays.
Chef's Resources
JUNE 13, 2019
Shan Zu Damascus 8″ Chef Knife Review June 12, 2019 Star Rating: 5.8 Stars Overall Rating: Excellent Quality Professional Knife Knife: Damascus GYO Series 8″ Chef’s Knife Brand: Shan Zu Made In: ? Steel: Japanese AUS-10V super steel core with damasacus layers of 430 & 431 stainless steel Rockwell: 60 – 62 HRC Blade Construction: […].
The Restaurant Group
JUNE 14, 2019
Why You Should Have a Feasibility Study Before You Start a New Restaurant. A charming Italian restaurant full of warmth, laughter, and the best of Italian cuisine. That might be your dream, complete with a location picked and the money set aside. It is an amazing dream, but is it practical? That’s the purpose of a feasibility study – to determine the practicability of an idea.
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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.
Earth Eats
JUNE 14, 2019
How accessible is your farmers market to people of color or to shoppers with low incomes? How accessible is your farmers market to people of color or to shoppers with low incomes?
T-Ching
JUNE 12, 2019
“Your Passport to the World of Tea”. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The Los Angeles Tea Festival comes to Los Angeles on August 10th and 11th as one of the nation’s largest tea festivals, uniting tea enthusiasts and experts for two days of tea talk and culture. We invite tea lovers and inquisitive newcomers alike to come and sip on top quality teas, try unique tea blends, build your own blend, and engage in in-depth discussions and presentations on teas from every region.
Earth Eats
JUNE 14, 2019
A wheat strain resistant to the weedkiller glyphosate - more commonly known as Roundup - was found growing wild in the northwestern United States for the fourth time since 2013.
Earth Eats
JUNE 12, 2019
Many organic farmers rely on plastic as a form of mulch, but it ends up in landfills. Biodegradable plastic could help, but some worry about its long-term effects on soil health and the environment.
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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.
Earth Eats
JUNE 11, 2019
While the seaweed has a lot of things going for it in terms of nutrition and climate friendliness, the lack of infrastructure to process it and people's tastes have not been quick to adopt it.
Earth Eats
JUNE 13, 2019
A new EPA rule will exempt requirements for farms to report pollution from animal waste.
Earth Eats
JUNE 14, 2019
Indiana farmer Liz Brownlee heads to the nation's capital to testify on behalf of Indiana Young Farmers.
Earth Eats
JUNE 10, 2019
Retailers that accept SNAP benefits must stock a variety of staple foods, including a minimum number of fruits and vegetables, meat, dairy and grain options. Now there's a fight over what counts.
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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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