Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 20, 2019
The sales model referred to as “buy online, pick up in store”—commonly shortened to BOPUS—is one of the fastest-growing trends in the food service industry. After all, what’s not to love about this sales channel? The arrival of BOPUS means your customers can have access to your products at any time with just a couple of clicks.
Michael Hartzell - Restaurant Marketing
DECEMBER 20, 2019
We all do it. Fumbling numbers and names are part of human nature. But you can reduce the risk of human errors by using digital tools. These target weaknesses in recording and communication – fundamentals in dining establishments, which often operate on very slim margins. 52% of restaurant owners report that high food and operating costs are among their top challenges.
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Buzztime Business
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Bar and restaurant scheduling is the ultimate balancing act. Schedule too few employees? Make sure you are covered with these dos and don'ts for scheduling. The post DOs and DON’Ts of Bar and Restaurant Staff Scheduling (Bonus: Free Scheduling Template) appeared first on Buzztime.
Social Hospitality
DECEMBER 17, 2019
It can be tricky to find new ways to improve your restaurant sales. Ambitious brick-and-mortar business must adapt to digital advances in order to profit. Running a restaurant business means keeping up with challenges as well as emerging tech. Instead of thinking about technology as a necessary evil, embrace it and utilize it to facilitate certain processes.
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In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.
Benchmarque
DECEMBER 15, 2019
As a restaurant manager or business owner, you play a significant role in employee satisfaction, retention and productivity. According to performance management company Gallup , managers account for up to 70% of the variance in employee engagement. Want to boost performance at your restaurant? Do your part to improve how the front of house and back of house work together.
Lavu
DECEMBER 20, 2019
You can spend hours trying to crunch numbers and improve your margins, but at the end of the day, real growth is all. about how many people you get to walk through your door. Today’s restaurant market is more competitive than ever. with diners’ attention divided between familiar chains, growing grocery delivery options, and other independent. restaurants trying to stand out from the crowd.
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Next Restaurants
DECEMBER 17, 2019
A restaurant’s reputation is vital to its success. Your customers may decide to visit or avoid your business based on what they’ve heard from friends and family or read online, after all. As a restaurant owner, you have many different priorities, but it’s so important not to overlook the necessity of protecting and managing your restaurant’s brand and reputation, both on and offline.
Bingage
DECEMBER 17, 2019
Your Engaged customers make 56% more visits per month than not-really engaged customers… The question is here is, how to create that engaged customers, how to gain more repeat customers? is the answer is simple… Related Read: Importance of Customer Retention. Make them loyal with your business, customer loyalty arises when they are satisfied with your product or services, they feel like getting privileges.
Gecko Hospitality
DECEMBER 18, 2019
You don’t need high overhead to promote your restaurant with a high return. You just need a little creativity and some elbow grease, along with the Internet, to start filling tabletops during happy hour. Here are some of the best ideas for promoting your restaurant with a small marketing budget. You Don’t Need Money to Sell More Entrees. You know the adage, “You have to spend money to make money.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 16, 2019
Now that we live in an age where we have basically unlimited choices when it comes to cell service provider and brand of phone, it might seem impossible that there could be such a thing as a dead zone anymore. Sadly, they do exist. Dead zones , or areas where consumers receive no cell signal whatsoever, are common in certain areas such as inside of concrete, steel, and glass restaurants.
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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!
Culinary Cues
DECEMBER 14, 2019
I vividly remember flying out of Buffalo, New York in 1971 for Army Basic Training at Fort Jackson. It was, ironically, my first time on a plane and considering that this was at the peak of the Vietnam War, I was doubly nervous. It had been my second year in college when in the first draft lottery – my number came up as 17. I managed to sign up for a National Guard Unit and at least felt that after “Basic” I could count on staying away from the jungle.
7 Shifts
DECEMBER 18, 2019
It’s December, and the air is seasoned with the scent of cinnamon, spice, and everything nice. January is fast-approaching, and hot lunch spots will soon be back on the mind of every highschool and college student in your area. Want to capture the hungry, back-to-school lunch crowd for January? Get ahead of it with our 12 favorite restaurant lunch special ideas for you to feature.
Perfect Daily Grind
DECEMBER 15, 2019
Try to imagine a coffee shop without a barista. Now try to imagine it without an espresso machine. Which seems the most improbable? Machines have been a quintessential part of the coffee shop for over a century, while the smiling barista has become a cliché both in and outside of the coffee industry. But as machinery keeps developing and our customer service and coffee expectations grow, what roles do the two play?
Focus POS
DECEMBER 17, 2019
In a hospitality environment, restaurant wait times are always a top concern for restaurant operators and customers alike. Long wait times can cause customer satisfaction to take a nose dive, and it doesn’t take an hour-long wait to do that. Even moderate wait times can cause customers to second-guess whether they made the right decision by choosing your restaurant.
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Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 17, 2019
As a concept, “eatertainment” is not new. It’s evolved from the “arcade and pizza” format of Chuck E. Cheese and Gattiland to venues that offer several activities including Pinstripes and the ever-expanding Punch Bowl Social and target adults. Eatertainment is defined as “a guest experience that involves food and/or beverage dining before, after, or during other activities.” The “eatertainment” concept emerged in the early 2000s due to the ri
Food Business
DECEMBER 17, 2019
When I ran my restaurant one of the many things that made ownership difficult was getting staff on the same page, so the guests’ experience is actually what you intended. That’s why there is value in workshops. I think there are two basic types: occasional workshops to improve hospitality, and an ongoing educational series of workshops that are staff led.
Sante
DECEMBER 16, 2019
Gaucho, the iconic Argentinian steak restaurant, is re-vamped with a focus on carbon-neutral beef and social responsibility looking to the future. Gaucho is set to celebrate its 25 year anniversary with a bold new socially responsible vision for the way restaurants operate both socially and environmentally: in particular the production of premium beef.
Crunchtime
DECEMBER 17, 2019
Between the introduction of new regulations and penalties imposed on restaurant brands that violated current regulations, there were a lot of headlines about labor laws this year. If you're a restaurant operator, you're probably wondering how to ensure legal compliance with all current and future labor laws. Here's what you need to know.
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Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 19, 2019
When you are part of the restaurant industry, catch phrases such as “low unemployment rate” and “revolving door” seem to find their way into any conversation involving hiring and retention. While these statements are indeed valid and supported by statistics, they don’t solve the underlying problem. Candidates are aware that every restaurant is competing for the next best employee.
Next Restaurants
DECEMBER 18, 2019
It’s no secret that excellent food and service are the cornerstones of a successful restaurant business. That being said, there are many other things you can do to foster more customer loyalty and realize restaurant success. Establishing a stronger digital restaurant presence is one such way to promote your restaurant, as well as attract and retain customers.
Sante
DECEMBER 15, 2019
Stacey Sears. Early pioneers in artisanal spirits create a legacy of distilling innovation. The Karakasevic family, early pioneers in producing small-batch artisanal spirits, has maintained a devout passion for distilling over 13 generations. Despite Charbay Distillery’s start in 1983, Founder Milorad (Miles) Karakasevic had family ties to wine and brandy making dating back to the mid-1700s.
Focus POS
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Considering an upgrade in 2020? If so, it’s critical to ensure you don’t rush into a decision before you’ve truly thought about it. Not only will you need to evaluate your current business needs. You will also have to take shifting industry trends, evolving customer demands, and your competitors into consideration. Here’s what to look for: Robust and Insightful Reporting Tools.
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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
DECEMBER 18, 2019
The food and beverage industry employed more than five million Americans in 2018, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). With such a significant portion of the American economy involved in food service, the business health of America’s restaurants can have a significant ripple effect. The BLS also notes that the job outlook for restaurant worker positions is “excellent because many workers leave the occupation each year, resulting in numerous job openings.&#
Bingage
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Highlights : 1. Zomato to buy Uber Eats India 2. Uber Eats India Currently Valued at $400 million. 3. Uber might invest between $150 – $200 million in Zomato. The high performing online food delivery industry in India is all set for a big turn, As per the latest report by TechGuru on Monday – Uber likely to sell it’s Uber Eats India to the biggest rival zomato.
Sante
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Rocca vineyards_2.jpg. Author(s): Penny Weiss. Teaser: A fabulous vertical tasting of wines from an historic cru, plus a few extra treats for your wine cellar! Nestled in the gently rolling hills of Tuscany in the heart of the Chianti Classico zone lies the family-run estate of Rocca delle Macìe. The late Italo Zingarelli, a well-known actor who was also at age 28 the youngest movie producer in Italy, decided to pursue his true passion and lifelong dream of producing wine.
Restaurant Den
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Managing a restaurant requires organizing and overseeing many different moving parts. From the food to the accounting, these tasks are hard to keep organized and on point. POS systems for restaurants are designed to streamline certain tasks and help you run a smooth operation. The post The 20 Best Point Of Sale (POS) Systems For Restaurants appeared first on Restaurant Den.
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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
DECEMBER 17, 2019
Which came first, the chicken or … the pickle? At the newest location for Chicken N Pickle® in Wichita, Kansas, the answer is: the garage doors. Yes, garage doors. The unique indoor/outdoor entertainment complex features a sprawling setting with pickleball courts, a variety of yard games, a restaurant and sports bar. The casual dining restaurant was designed with an open-air concept — except when the weather turns bad.
Transact
DECEMBER 18, 2019
2020 is just around the corner and it’s an exciting time to be in the business! Every year brings changes to how customers interact with restaurants, and every year new technologies pop up to help restaurants keep up. . Let’s review some of the most likely trends we will see in the restaurant industry for 2020. . Mobile Technology. There’s an app for everything these days.
Xtra Chef
DECEMBER 18, 2019
‘Tis the season of gift giving. And what better way to celebrate than offering gift cards for your restaurant. They’re a great way to boost cash flow, while beefing up your customer base and encouraging repeat visits (a win-win-win, right?). But before you rush off to print hundreds of holiday-themed cards, it’s important to do your homework.
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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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