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Win Back the Customer Relationship: Why Mobile Apps Are the Golden Ticket

Modern Restaurant Management

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.

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17 of Our Favorite Brunch Spots in Detroit

Restaurant Clicks

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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How to Create Effective Coupons

Indoor Media

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.

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Restaurant Workers Can’t Be Replaced by Technology — But They Can Be Recruited

7 Shifts

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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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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The 19 Deadly Mistakes Restaurants Make

Embrace the Suck

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!

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How to Diversify Your Brand by Adapting Plant-Based Food Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

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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San Francisco Restaurants You Should Be Dining At This Week

Restaurant Clicks

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.

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Who Knows Anthony Bourdain?

EATER

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.

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How Can I Streamline Inventory Management?

Modern Restaurant Management

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

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Department of Labor Final Ruling on Tips Dual Jobs

Hot Schedules

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.

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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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Where to Get the Freshest Sushi in San Francisco

Restaurant Clicks

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.

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What is omnichannel? The complete guide

Izettle

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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Seven Restaurant Trends That Will Continue in the Post-Pandemic World

Modern Restaurant Management

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.

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Setting Up A Sustainable Food Truck In 2021

The Restaurant Times

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.

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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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Jacksonville Sushi Places to Visit This Week

Restaurant Clicks

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.

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What to Look for in a Bar Inventory Management Solution

Sculpture Hospitality

Are you ready to make bar inventory management a more consistent, prominent and strategic component of your business?

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As Pandemic Lingers, Adding Good Communication to the Menu Can Reduce Customer Concerns

Modern Restaurant Management

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.

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Restaurant Branding Done Right: Choosing The Right Colors To Represent Your Restaurant

The Restaurant Times

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. .

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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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Amazing Places to Eat in Williamsburg

Restaurant Clicks

Williamsburg is one of Brooklyn’s most dynamic and exciting neighborhoods. It’s both historic and hip, with chefs from around the world arriving to make their mark. You’ll find just about every type of food in Williamsburg, including pizza, pasta, burgers, and contemporary. All those choices can feel confusing at times, but don’t worry?

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How a Thank You Note Can Be Your Secret Weapon

Indoor Media

Everyone wants to be recognized for an act of kindness. While you should never do anything good for someone merely to get their praise, there’s no denying that we all enjoy it when we get a thank you for a kind act such as a thank you note or even an expression of gratitude for helping someone during a difficult time. A simple thank you note can also do wonders in terms of reputation management and customer retention.

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Air Quality in Restaurants – An Economic and Environmental Necessity

Modern Restaurant Management

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.

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Reducing Food Waste: Tony Smith of Restaurant365 On How They Are Helping To Eliminate Food Waste

Restaurant365

This article was published in Authority Magazine. October 25, 2021 by Martita Mestey. It has been estimated that each year, more than 100 billion pounds of food is wasted in the United States. That equates to more than $160 billion worth of food thrown away each year. At the same time, in many parts of the United States, there is a crisis caused by people having limited access to healthy & affordable food options.

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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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The Greatest Places to Get Pizza in Charlotte

Restaurant Clicks

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.

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Albert Bichot Wine

A Wine Story

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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Stopping Post-COVID Chargeback Abuse in the F&B Space

Modern Restaurant Management

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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Efficiency on the Menu

Restaurant365

With the surge in digital ordering, restaurants need to ensure that their tech strategy includes integrations that streamline menu management. This article was published in Hospitality Technology. October 21, 2021 by Anna Wolfe, Hospitality Technology Senior Editor – Restaurants. Remember the days when “updating the menu” meant firing up the laser printer or sliding slats out of the menu board?

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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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Midtown Restaurants You Don’t Want To Miss

Restaurant Clicks

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.

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Nicolas Budzynski of LPM Restaurant on How to Create a Global Restaurant Brand, Win Hearts, Minds & Appetite

The Restaurant Times

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

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Sweetgreen’s IPO Proves, Once and for All, That It’s a Big Boy Tech Company

EATER

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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The Dark Kitchen | Season 5, Vol. 4: Wow Bao

Foodable

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.

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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.