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Restaurant Standard Operating Procedures: What They Are and How to Enforce Them.

FreshCheq

You might operate a few convenience stores. Alternatively, you may run hundreds of restaurant locations. In either case, you know what needs to get done and how to do it right to make your business work.

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Customer Intelligence Is Key to Revolutionizing Restaurants Inside and Out

Modern Restaurant Management

It may not look like it at first glance, but every interaction you have with your guests generates data. From the moment they set foot inside your restaurant to the first time they log onto your website, your customers are sharing vital pieces of information that can fundamentally change how your brand operates. To understand what customer intelligence is, we have to define what it means for restaurants.

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Improving Restaurant Inventory Management to Beat Rising Food Prices

Restaurant365

Restaurant inventory management plays a key role in overcoming rising food prices. Logistics challenges and labor shortages have fueled rising food prices at the wholesale level. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the November Producer Price Index, a measure of wholesale prices, up 9.6% from a year ago. Rising food prices have had an impact on the food sector for some time, with ingredient values above levels for the same time last year.

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Covid-19 + Restaurants: How Mobile Chatbots Can Help

Social Hospitality

The pandemic has drastically affected the restaurant industry. For most restaurants, the focus remains on delivery and pickup to serve customers. The pandemic’s toll on restaurants was more limited than otherwise because of delivery services. Even remote parts of the world embraced restaurant and food delivery apps like never before. For example, queries for app development in Ireland was high because many restaurants and essential service providers wanted to build mobile apps to take on d

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

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.

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This Restaurant Tool Helped 650K, Restaurant Employees' Lives Easier

7 Shifts

The term “ restaurant technology " is thrown around a lot, and it's understandable why restaurant owners and employees are skeptical when they hear it. Service fees, crashing apps, and missing integrations can create problems instead of solving them. However, some restaurant technology is actually true to its potential - and the numbers back it up. One system is currently used in more than 22,000 restaurant locations and utilized by 650,000 restaurant professionals.

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How to Build Customer Trust with QR Codes

Modern Restaurant Management

QR code usage has surged throughout the pandemic. According to a 2021 Ivanti Research Study, 83 percent of respondents stated that they used a QR code to make a payment or complete a financial transaction for the first time ever. However, there are security concerns with this growing technology, which largely stem from customers sharing data that restaurants could then sell.

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Covid-19 + Restaurants: How Mobile Chatbots Can Help

Social Hospitality

The pandemic has drastically affected the restaurant industry. For most restaurants, the focus remains on delivery and pickup to serve customers. The pandemic’s toll on restaurants was more limited than otherwise because of delivery services. Even remote parts of the world embraced restaurant and food delivery apps like never before. For example, queries for app development in Ireland was high because many restaurants and essential service providers wanted to build mobile apps to take on d

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Is the ‘Future of Food’ the Future We Want?

EATER

At the Food on Demand conference in Las Vegas, the food service industry laid out its vision for a future in which customers never have to wait. Just don’t think too hard about how that’d work. The conference room at the Bellagio hotel swelled with the horns of “Ride of the Valkyries.” On a theater-sized screen set up at the front, I watch as a drone flies over a low, sunny suburb, bypassing highways and beaches and nondescript homes, where in the backyards everyone cranes their necks to see wha

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Six Reasons Promo and Gift Cards Will Be Driving Restaurant Trends in 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry has survived nearly two years of the global pandemic, adapting to ensure they provide the best possible experience for new and returning customers. Convenience, digital accessibility, and safety reign supreme. Among all the trends forecasted for hospitality establishments in 2022, restaurant gift cards are one of the most powerful tools in your tool belt.

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Ultimate Guide to Maui Seafood Restaurants

Restaurant Clicks

As Hawaii’s second-largest island, Maui has around a million visitors annually. The island is known for its beautiful, white-sand beaches, culture, and of course, delicious restaurants. People flock to Maui for the surf, the sacred Iao Valley, the potential for seeing humpback whales, and so much more. What I love the most, though, is the abundance of fresh seafood and so many restaurants to order it from.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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A People-Focused Organization Bringing the “Coolest” Hospitality

Foodable

Listen to "99. A People-Focused Organization Bringing the “Coolest” Hospitality" on Spreaker. The Fast Casual Nation Podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurants who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. In this episode, I chat with Amanda Powell, vice president at Coolgreens about their training program, fresh food vending machines, and expansion plans.

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How the Pandemic Knocked Chefs Off Their Pedestal 

EATER

In an excerpt from his book “The Next Supper,” Corey Mintz calls for a future in which workers are celebrated above chefs For months now the restaurant industry has endured deep upheaval. The pandemic has changed the way restaurants need to operate on every level and, a recent book argues, many of these changes are ones restaurateurs should have considered well before a global crisis forced their hands.

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Deafness in Foodservice

Modern Restaurant Management

Although not produce related, our team is involved in foodservice and having a child working in the industry, I learn insights that reach beyond produce. In recent years this includes the challenges that a deaf / hard of hearing individual experiences in foodservice with the progression of hearing loss my daughter is experiencing. It is our hope that in sharing these challenges, that our industries can glean insights so they can be more inclusive to the talent within the deaf community and provi

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Where to Get Brunch in Asheville This Weekend

Restaurant Clicks

Asheville, North Carolina, is one of the best places on the east coast of the United States to visit when you’re craving a hike and city getaway. It’s the perfect combination of beautiful mountain views and atmosphere with a decent-sized city for you to frolic through. While the city may be known for having one of the largest concentrations of breweries on the east coast, there’s more to Asheville’s food and beverage scene than craft breweries.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

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.

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10 Platforms Making it Easier for Chefs & Caterers to Scale Up Their Food Business

The Food Corridor

Chefs and caterers are always looking to reach more members of the public with their delicious food. And although a chef may be a genius at turning humble ingredients into a culinary masterpiece – that doesn’t mean marketing their business comes as easily to them, especially in this overwhelming and confusing age of digital markets. With private events difficult to arrange and more consumers happy to order food for delivery, caterers and independent chefs have new opportunities; and therefore, n

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Minimum Wage Updates: January 2022

Hot Schedules

Blog. Minimum Wage Updates: January 2022. N ew year, new compliance updates. While the federal minimum wage remains at $7.25 for the fourteenth consecutive year, many states and municipal governments are enforcing new minimum wage increases at the start of the year. To ensure you stay compliant, we’ve compiled every jurisdiction upping their minimum wage, tip credits, and/or tipped cash wage rates starting January 1, 2022.

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Restaurants Implementing Technology Today Are Better Prepared for the Disruptions of Tomorrow

Modern Restaurant Management

The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and its echoing effects have heavily impacted the restaurant industry, and as a result it continues to experience many restrictions. Indoor dining closures, staff shortages and the supply chain are ongoing issues, especially as the Delta and Omicron variants continue to spread. The restaurant industry lost $240 billion in profits in 2020 , and in 2021 is projected to fall about $167.5 billion short of pre-pandemic levels, showing that a return to normalcy is not quite

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Maui Brunch Guide: Where to Go This Weekend

Restaurant Clicks

Maui is a beautiful island in the chain of the Hawaiian Islands. It is a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors from across the globe. The crystal clear waters and pristine beaches make this island a tropical paradise full of activities. You’ll likely work up quite an appetite after a morning spent hiking, scuba diving off of the coast, or learning about the island’s native and cultural history.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

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.

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The Last Days of Mexico City’s Cafes Chinos

EATER

The famous bread at Café Allende is displayed in the window. At these working-class diners, chilaquiles sit on the menu alongside chop suey and cafe lechero. But these once-crucial footholds for Chinese immigrants are on their last legs. I’m sitting with a giant plate of chop suey beneath the painted gaze of Martin de Porres, the Catholic saint of racial harmony.

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6 Expert Tips For Effective Employee Communication

Sling

Employee communication is one of the building blocks of every successful business. It doesn’t matter if the business has three employees or 300, good communication matters. In this article, we’ll discuss ways you can lay a strong foundation and build effective employee communication among your team — whether your business is just starting out or has been running for years.

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Pest Trends for 2022: The Year of the Rodent

Modern Restaurant Management

As the world continues to recover from the COVID 19-pandemic, much of the business and operational world has shifted. Labor and supply shortages continue to impact everything from grocery stores, to restaurants and distribution centers. One thing that is not in short supply for many of these commercial spaces: pests. Rentokil pest experts across the country expect to see an increase in pest activity in 2022.

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5 Tactics for Restaurant Profitability in 2022

ChowNow

To say that 2020 devastated restaurant profitability would be an understatement. More than 110,000 restaurants closed permanently or long term, according to the National Restaurant Association. And as an owner or employee of a restaurant, no one is more uniquely aware of the challenges faced than you. . In this blog, we’ve compiled tactics for restaurant profitability that will help you start 2022 on the right foot.

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Maximize Restaurant Profitability: 5 Key Strategies to Control Costs Effectively

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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Dagmar Symes On How The Restaurant Business Is Evolving In Saudi Arabia

The Restaurant Times

Starting her career with the leading hotels of the world, Dagmar previously worked in various luxury properties in France, Switzerland, and her native Germany. Her first General Manager position was at Hotel Chateau Grand Barrail in Saint Emilion, France. She then spent 12 years in a managerial capacity in the luxury jewelry business and worked in flagship stores of renowned brands such as BVLGARI and Louis Vuitton in France and Germany where she held the position of Marketing Director, before r

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Attrition Rate: Definition, Benefits, And Calculation

Sling

Attrition rate is one of those numbers that many managers avoid, often because they’re not familiar with it or what it means for their business. But this variable can provide valuable insight into the inner workings of your company and help you streamline the way your team operates. In this article, we discuss attrition rate in all its glory and provide a step-by-step guide to crunching the numbers for yourself.

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Restaurants in Marco Island With Waterfront Views

Restaurant Clicks

If you’re planning a trip to Marco Island, or even if you live there year-round, you’re going to want to learn about all the absolutely best places to eat by the water since that’s pretty much the main attraction. The waterways of Marco Island are world-famous for being crystal-clear and beautiful, as well as total hotspots for fishing and boating, so it makes sense that you’d want to eat at a waterfront restaurant while you’re here.

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Taco Bell Debuts the Only Good Fast Food Subscription

EATER

Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images. For $10 a month, the Taco Lover’s Pass gets you 30 tacos, and that’s a steal Starting this week, people who love Taco Bell enough to have the fast food chain’s logo tattooed on their bodies will be able to show their dedication in a whole new way: by signing up for a subscription service that entitles the subscriber to one taco per day for 30 days for just $10 per month.

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The HR Leader’s Survival Guide

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.

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Podcast 4: How to Make LinkedIn More Effective: for Chefs, Restaurant Managers & Owners

Ken Burgin

Want to be taken seriously as a professional? A good LinkedIn profile is essential, and this means more than just dropping your CV into a new location. It can also be a powerful marketing channel for your business. People who want to know more about you for a job, as a referee or for a professional opportunity will always Google your name – your LinkedIn profile will appear high up on the first search page, and usually influences their opinion.

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The Controversy of Third-Party Food Delivery Services?

Goliath Consulting

The demand for food delivery services increased when COVID-19 emerged. These third-party delivery services provide independent delivery personnel to deliver food to customers through their apps with a delivery fee and tip for the delivery driver. Most restaurants benefitted from these third-party food delivery services, but other restaurants did not have the same success rate.

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Top 15 Restaurants in Venice

Restaurant Clicks

Home to the world-famous Venice Beach, Venice is one of the most popular parts of Los Angeles to visit, and for fantastic reasons, not least of which are the pristine waters and soft sands of the Pacific Ocean. For me, though, I love Venice because of all the places to eat around the city that serve up cuisine you just won’t find in other cities around the country.

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Feasibility Studies For The Restaurant Industry

The Restaurant Group

What, Why, And How. The restaurant industry is one of the most competitive and demanding industries in the United States. A lot of this is because it’s incredibly hard to find and acquire a new diner. It’s even harder for restaurants to compete with fellow restaurants, especially when factors such as price, convenience, and location come into play.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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.