Restaurant Engine
JULY 10, 2024
Modernize your menu to stay on top of the latest trends. Have you had the same menu for years? It may be time to change it. As trends and tastes change and grow, some restaurant owners find that adapting their menu can boost their profits. There are many ways to upgrade your menu. You can change the items, but you can also change the look of your menu and your descriptions.
Bottleneck Management
JULY 9, 2024
Pickles and Beer: A Dill-icious Duo Let’s talk pickles and beer. This timeless pairing has been a favorite forever, and it keeps getting better. We’ve rounded up what’s brining in the pickle and beer scene right now. A Classic Combo Pickles and beer have always complemented each other. The tangy, salty crunch of a good pickle can enhance the flavors of a crisp, refreshing beer.
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Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 10, 2024
Among the reasons restaurants fail (poor location, inadequate marketing, lack of staff and inventory control, uninspired menu, unreasonable pricing), customer theft is rarely on the radar. And yet, the diner who walks out with your logo beer mug is damaging your restaurant’s bottom line. After a guest thief takes what they want, the restaurant must purchase replacements and eventually report the thefts to their insurance company, which in the long run will raise their premiums, creating an
TastyIgniter
JULY 10, 2024
Seasonal and holiday marketing is a great way for restaurants to boost sales and engage customers. From special menus to festive decor and events, there are many creative ways to celebrate the seasons and draw in diners looking for a unique experience.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
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.
Restaurant Business
JULY 8, 2024
The new product, from the company known for virtual restaurant brands including MrBreast Burger, is designed to help restaurants grow third-party delivery revenue with automated error management and dynamic pricing.
Margin Edge
JULY 11, 2024
MarginEdge | We took data from thousands of restaurants across the country and compiled a report to show sales trends for the month of June 2024.
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Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 9, 2024
May was a challenging month for restaurant companies. Shares of major quick-service restaurant (QSR) brands experienced double-digit drops, consumer confidence declined, and traffic at fast-food restaurants was down by 2.1 percent , according to the Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) Monthly Trends report. Will the summer sun heat up sales? The Summer Outlook Triple-digit temps might light up lagging traffic, but QSRs aren’t going to wait for the post-beach visits.
ChowNow
JULY 8, 2024
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Bermar America
JULY 11, 2024
Ah, the age-old question that has plagued us for over 300 years: what do you do with a bottle of wine after only having served a glass or two? Food storage is almost second nature to us at this point, and we certainly wouldn’t allow our food to go bad, let alone consume anything that. The post Why use a wine preservation system? appeared first on Bermar America | Professional Wine & Champagne Preservation Systems.
Culinary Cues
JULY 8, 2024
Finding your purpose, making a difference, and creating your legacy are underlying goals that every chef seems to hold close. How important is this and in the big scheme of things, does it really matter? We invest so much time in our craft, finding our cooking signature, promoting our personal brand and that of the restaurant(s) we represent, and finding ways to build a reputation – why?
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7 Shifts
JULY 9, 2024
This post is adapted from our “What Restaurant Employees Want” report. Visit our report page to download the full report , which features insights from 1500 active restaurant employees and industry experts. In the rapidly evolving hospitality industry, flexibility has emerged as a critical factor in attracting and retaining employees. According to the 2024 report from 7shifts, a striking 56% of restaurant employees value flexible scheduling.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 8, 2024
At a time when the competition for the guest dollar and loyalty is fierce, it's a challenge to stand out. How can a brand develop a loyalty program that is relevant for a variety of guests? Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine connected with Christine Ralph, Director of Loyalty for HOA Brands, the parent company of Hooters and Hoots Wings, to discuss all things loyalty.
SpotOn
JULY 9, 2024
According to user reviews, SpotOn was awarded Best Support and Highest User Adoption in Small Business Restaurant POS SpotOn received the highest marks among its competition across categories, including quality of support, ease of use, and user adoption San Francisco , July 9, 2024 — SpotOn , a leading provider of cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) systems, received significant accolades in the Summer 2024 Grid® Report for Restaurant POS.
Chowly
JULY 11, 2024
Introduction In today’s fast-paced business environment, the concept of Return on Investment (ROI) is widely recognized as a key measure of success. ROI traditionally focuses on the financial return gained from investments in resources, technology, or strategies. However, for restaurant operators, another equally important metric is emerging: Return on Time (ROT).
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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.
The Restaurant Group
JULY 11, 2024
T he Importance of Conducting a Feasibility Study for Your Restaurant Opening a restaurant is a passion project for many. Crafting their own menu, creating a space where people can share meals and strengthen bonds, and having a place to call one’s own are, after all, compelling motivators. However, if you’re an aspiring restauranteur, you shouldn’t skip some crucial preliminary steps.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 11, 2024
Professionals in the restaurant industry are acutely aware of the importance of food safety, but its day-to-day implementation continues to be a challenge. Research shows that out of two million restaurant inspections between September 2022 and 2023, handwashing was the most common FDA food code violation (six percent), and 5.6 percent of violations were due to inadequate sanitization of food contact surfaces.
ChowNow
JULY 10, 2024
Launching a restaurant is an exciting journey that can be filled with lots of twists and turns, but there’s a lot of effort and intention that goes into the process before you even open your doors to customers. For starters, it’s essential to start off with a well-structured and intentional restaurant business plan. This will help you not only secure funding for your restaurant, but also serve as a clear roadmap for your restaurant’s path to success.
Future Food
JULY 7, 2024
By Allan Forsdick Food & Consumables Procurement in Clubs & Pubs In the Club industry, beverage procurement is often meticulously planned and managed through contracts and pour targets. However, food procurement tends to be more arbitrary, often left to the discretion of the Chef or kitchen manager. This approach can lead to issues including spiralling food costs, inconsistent quality, and missed opportunities to leverage the Club’s purchasing power.
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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.
Restaurant Business
JULY 10, 2024
In a deal that aims to avoid bankruptcy, the Bellevue, Washington-based fast-casual pizza chain has agreed to sell 100% of its equity to a Southern California-based group that has owned brands like Slater's 50/50, Project Pie and Patxi's Pizza.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 12, 2024
Water is a precious resource that is becoming more scarce. The United States Environmental Protection Agency found that water used in hospitality and food service establishments accounts for an estimated 15 percent of the total water use in commercial and institutional establishments, amounting to an average of 25,000 gallons per day. With 58 percent of consumers prioritizing sustainability when dining out, embracing sustainability within restaurant operations isn’t just a goal, but
EATER
JULY 11, 2024
Shutterstock Podcast co-hosts Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley explore whether A2 milk actually provides relief for those who can’t consume dairy In the latest episode of Gastropod , co-hosts Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley answer a few of the great questions they’ve received from listeners over the years, including the mystery behind A2 milk. The two other questions answered in the episode: Are hush puppies racist?
Crunchtime
JULY 10, 2024
We're delighted to announce the launch of nominations for the second annual Ops Excellence Awards at Crunchtime. These awards celebrate those who have leveraged Crunchtime’s solutions to achieve unparalleled operational excellence. This is your team’s chance to shine and be celebrated for your dedication, innovation, and hardwork, which has raised the bar for your business and the industry at large.
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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 Business
JULY 11, 2024
Explore the latest insights into consumer spending and value decisions amidst ongoing inflation. Learn how rising food-away-from-home (FAFH) costs impact behaviors and discover strategies for targeting key demographics and addressing operator challenges in our current economic environment.
Clover - Restaurants
JULY 11, 2024
Joining forces with other businesses helps allow owners to pool resources and create new ways to attract and delight customers. There are a host of potential benefits of small business collaboration–not just for each of the businesses involved, but also for the local community. Here are six small business partnership examples to inspire you. 1. Share your space Collaborating with businesses that offer complementary goods and services allows you to combine–and grow–your common base of customers.
EATER
JULY 9, 2024
Photo by @gel0sh0ts /courtesy Abacá It’s “Loewe tomato” summer. Of course trompe l’oeil tomato dishes have made it onto restaurant menus. The “tomatoes” recently served as dessert at the Parisian restaurant Carbonis were not, in fact, tomatoes at all. The work of pastry designer Alina Prokopenko , small mounds of vanilla sponge cake, strawberry compote, praline, and tomato-infused caramel were shrouded beneath glazed, red ganache and topped with the leaves and stem of real tomatoes to complete t
Aaron Allen & Associates
JULY 10, 2024
Originally Published in the Aaron Allen & Associates Newsletter on 07/08/2024 The Saudi HORECA Industry Is Struggling with Growth… Restaurant and Hotels sales (two segments of “HORECA” — Hotels, Restaurants, and Catering) are lagging behind other industries in the KSA in the last year (taking May 2024 vs May 2023 and based on POS transactions).
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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.
Restaurant Business
JULY 9, 2024
Starbucks, Burger King, KFC, Dunkin’ and other brands will work together on a citywide reusable cup initiative in Petaluma, California, starting August 5.
SpotOn
JULY 9, 2024
We're SpotOn, so we're probably biased about our own restaurant POS system. That's why, instead of talking about ourselves, we've compiled a list of SpotOn reviews across third-party platforms. To check out a particular review site, just click on any of the links below. You'll find the awards and ratings we've received, snippets of actual user reviews, and a link to our profile on the platform if you want to do a deeper dive.
EATER
JULY 11, 2024
How we eat is usually influenced by family. With my bicultural upbringing, inspiration lands on the plate in sometimes unexpected — and comforting — ways. On a good morning, my routine looks like this. I rise at about 6 a.m. to feed Ramona and Chiquis, my beagle mix and trash kitty. Once my kitchen is clean, I pull out my electric kettle, grind a scoopful of single-source, locally roasted coffee beans, and then grab the carton of free-range eggs from the refrigerator.
QSR Automations
JULY 8, 2024
In the ever-changing world of restaurants and hospitality, efficiency and consistency are key. QSR Automations has recently introduced ConnectSmart® RecipesPlus, a robust solution designed to revolutionize recipe management while working seamlessly with the rest of the ConnectSmart® Suite. This powerful new tool streamlines operations, improves kitchen efficiency, and ensures consistency in food quality.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
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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