Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 26, 2021
There’s no denying consumer behavior has fundamentally shifted over the last couple of years, and it’s transformed the landscape of the restaurant industry along with it. Indeed, we’ve entered a new era of customer habits –– much of it catalyzed by the pandemic, but some of which was already beginning to take shape even prior.
Restaurant Clicks
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Detroit is the largest city in Michigan and is one of the three largest cities in the Midwest, alongside Chicago and Minneapolis. Detroit is home to America’s automobile industry since multiple major car manufacturers are headquartered there. Detroit is culturally diverse and is considered by many the birthplace of the Motown music style. Over the past decade, Detroit has undergone an intense revitalization, and neighborhoods like Downtown and Midtown are popular places for new businesses
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Indoor Media
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Now, more than ever, customers are looking for deals. To meet the needs of these customers, businesses need a way to reach them effectively. One of the most popular ways is through coupons. Coupons can bring in new customers and retain your existing client base. They can be a powerful tool in reaching out to your target market. Well-designed and adequately crafted coupons can increase your business’ revenue and create more loyal customers.
7 Shifts
OCTOBER 28, 2021
The National Restaurant Association recently published a table listing the top concerns for restaurants over a three-year period. Not surprising, as it has been reported on consistently, recruiting employees is the top concern for restaurants in fall of 2021, after Coronavirus shook up our economies and our definitions of success. Coronavirus did take first place as a concern in 2020, when the pandemic was front and center and still shutting down or modifying dine-in practices.
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Embrace the Suck
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Mistakes. We have all made them. Most likely you’ll make quite a few more while running a restaurant. The thing you want to avoid is these 19 fatal mistakes that 80% of restaurants make each year which contributes to the low survival rate that restaurants experience. Of all the restaurants that open this year, only 50% will still be open in three years!
Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 25, 2021
With today’s food trends moving toward the direction of fresh, healthy, local, and sustainable, the term “plant-based” continues to enter the conversation on every playing field. Plant-based food businesses, events, and pop-ups are frequently entering the market and it has become exceedingly clear that this is not just a fad. Often associated with the term “Vegan”, plant-based foods have evolved and now target all types of eaters: vegans, vegetarians, flexitarians,
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EATER
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Anthony Bourdain in 2013. | Photo by Isaac Brekken/WireImage. To remember somebody well isn’t necessarily to know them, as Laurie Woolever’s “Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography” reveals — one conversation at a time Anthony Bourdain’s success, when it arrived, didn’t come gradually; it came in a blinding flash, with the publication of his memoir, Kitchen Confidential , when he was 43 years old.
Restaurant Clicks
OCTOBER 23, 2021
San Francisco is one of the most recognized cities in the world, and with good reason. Aside from a certain iconic bridge and being a trade hub, it’s also a hive of creativity. With that comes good food from people interested in making their mark on the city’s history. I love visiting this city because there are always plenty of great San Francisco restaurants to visit.
Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 28, 2021
This edition of MRM's "Ask the Expert” features advice from Buyers Edge Platform. Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Taking inventory is one of the most tedious processes in restaurant operations. Chefs spend countless hours counting inventory, purchasing new ingredients, and tracking down more cost-effective substitutions for products that are either cancelled or out
Sculpture Hospitality
OCTOBER 25, 2021
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Hot Schedules
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Blog. Department of Labor Final Ruling on Tips Dual Jobs. O n October 28, 2021, the Department of Labor made a final ruling on Tips Dual Jobs. In case you’re not familiar, in most states, businesses that have employees that make tips are allowed to pay a wage that is below the Federal Minimum Wage of $7.25/hour. In at least 17 states, that sub-minimum wage is as low as $2.13 hour.
Restaurant Clicks
OCTOBER 24, 2021
Finding the best sushi in San Francisco is no easy task. The options in this hilly, chilly city by the bay are as varied and diverse as the people who call San Francisco home. From elegant and intimate omakase experiences to fun and casual fusion finds, this city has it all. Sushi restaurants in San Francisco often feature sustainable and local fish that you’ve never thought to taste right alongside exceptional picks from world-class markets, like the Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo.
Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 27, 2021
The long-lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are something that every business needs to consider, regardless of the industry they serve. Let’s explore seven trends in the restaurant industry that will likely continue into the post-pandemic era. 1. Third-party delivery apps will continue to thrive. Anyone with a smartphone knows how convenient it is to order from apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, or Postmates.
Izettle
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Like many business terms ‘omnichannel’ sounds complicated, but it’s actually pretty simple: you have an omnichannel business if you have multiple sales channels that are connected and ‘talk’ with each other. That includes your brick-and-mortar shop, your webshop and any other digital sales channels you might have, like online marketplaces, or even social platforms.
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The Restaurant Times
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Sustainability is a concept that has gained popularity everywhere, including in the restaurant industry. It is the key to a long-lasting and effective F&B business. When it comes to food trucks, a lack of sustainability can give rise to multiple problems. For a mobile business like food trucks catering to multiple locations, it is relatively harder to keep everything clean and be eco-friendly.
Restaurant Clicks
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Sushi is quickly becoming a staple cuisine in Jacksonville. Over the past decade well more than a dozen sushi restaurants and bars have opened. Some feature a full Japanese menu, with teppanyaki, hibachi, and teriyaki preparations. Others stick to individual bites of sushi and specially-prepared sushi rolls. Some restaurants prepare their sushi in the open so you can watch the master chefs work.
Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Restaurants looking to avoid being 86’ed by the pandemic and its economic fallout have work to do. The good news is, with a thoughtful and ongoing communications plan this work can be accomplished while also promoting the restaurant to new and existing patrons. With COVID-19 continuing to be a consideration for consumers across the U.S., the restaurant industry needs to respond by sending a message to the public that it is — and will continue to be — safe to return.
A Wine Story
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Albert Bichot Wine. When you want to enjoy a “good wine,” what do you look for? Many wine lovers might think this means the right wine for the price, or occasion. Others dive straight for their favorite appellation. Yet some people simply look for a trusted vine-growing family who’s been doing business for more than a century. Today I will speak to you about the wines of Albert Bichot. .
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The Restaurant Times
OCTOBER 23, 2021
The restaurant sector is busy and competitive. To stand out from the crowd, driving customer experience is vital for restaurants. In turn, this requires developing a distinct brand image. Your restaurant branding communicates who you are and what to anticipate from you, from your marketing to your menu to your main meals. The food’s flavour, the staff’s demeanour, and the decor’s style must all come together to produce something unforgettable. .
Restaurant Clicks
OCTOBER 23, 2021
They call Charlotte the Queen City because it was named after Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, who became queen of Great Britain the year before the city’s establishment in the 1670s. Today, it’s North Carolina’s most populous city and remains a regal and charming destination for tourists and locals. On my most recent trip to Charlotte, I got a chance to tour through its various neighborhoods sampling the best pizza near me.
Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Improving air quality in restaurants can provide an economic benefit, as customers will feel more confident in dining out once more. Also, there is increasing pressure on restaurants to correct emissions problems and provide a clean and safe environment for guests. Restaurants produce high concentrations of organic aerosols which are then ventilated and spread into the urban environment.
EATER
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Everything Barcelona visitors need to know about the low-alcohol daytime affair, best enjoyed with canned seafood, cheeses, and olives. In Spain, vermouth is a verb as much as a noun — a lifestyle as much as a drink. Although an appetite-inducing glass of ice-cold vermouth is a thing of beauty on a Sunday afternoon, the drink, a bittersweet fortified wine that’s spiked with booze and infused with botanicals, is in many cases less important than its place in the city’s social fabric.
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The Restaurant Times
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Nicolas Budzynski is Global Operations Director for LPM Restaurant & Bar which is a Riviera-inspired restaurant and bar, based in Dubai. He overlooks the restaurant operations and brand development for LPM globally. Nicolas graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management from the Institute Paul Bocuse in Lyon, France. Since then his graduation, he has gained experience across various markets and regions (including the Middle East, Turkey, Asia, Europe, and the USA) with an array
Restaurant Clicks
OCTOBER 23, 2021
Arguably, one of the best reasons to visit New York City is the food. With so much diversity in such a compact city, you’re bound to find some unique, delicious, and once-in-a-lifetime restaurants. As you wander around the Big Apple, you’re going to see more than enough restaurants to fill your time. Whether you’re spending most of your day in Midtown or just passing through, finding a place to eat won’t be an issue.
Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Back in December 2019 , I wrote a piece commenting on the rapid increase in chargebacks in the food and beverage industry. I argued that, as consumers gradually become more acclimated to tech-enabled options like mobile ordering and click-and-collect, we were going to see chargebacks become more of a concern. Of course, at the time of writing, no one could have predicted the massive changes that were waiting just around the corner.
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OCTOBER 28, 2021
Custom salad being made at a Sweetgreen in Washington, D.C. | Dixie D. Vereen/For The Washington Post via Getty Images. The salad chain has a billion-dollar valuation and no profitability in sight This week, fast-casual salad chain Sweetgreen announced its intent to go public and start trading on the New York Stock Exchange. As part of its S-1 filing with the U.S.
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Restaurant Engine
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Control your restaurant spending to propel your restaurant growth in 2022. It’s been a wild ride for restaurants since Covid came around. Restaurants all across the country have gotten creative and pivoted in ways they could never have imagined, all while keeping their doors open. Even before Covid, your goal is and has always been to control food and labor costs.
Restaurant Clicks
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Seattle, or Emerald City, as it was named because of the lush forests, is a unique city in Washington. The coffee culture in Seattle is strong, with a Starbucks on nearly every corner. Football fans and tourists alike come out to view the stadium, as well as the Space Needle and the world-famous Pike Place Market. In addition to these popular attractions when traveling through Seattle, you can also get a juicy steak at a high-class steakhouse.
Foodable
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Listen to "The Dark Kitchen | Season 5, Vol. 4: Wow Bao" on Spreaker. In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “ The Finance Guy” chat with Geoff Alexander , President and chief executive officer, to explore using dark kitchens to generate revenue. Alexander talks about how he started back in 1993 with the privately held restaurant group Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants that Rich Melman launched in 1971.
EATER
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Seven meals a day won’t be enough There are some things you can be fairly sure of when you’re visiting Barcelona — a city that, as a travel destination, is not exactly untread territory. First and most reliably, there will be jamón. There will be Gaudí. There will be crusty hunks of bread rubbed with tomato and tall glasses of vermouth spritzed with soda — the latter preferably consumed in the late morning near a gathering of loud elder Catalonians.
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