7 Shifts
JUNE 28, 2021
Don't panic, but it's time to prepare for your restaurant's health inspection. Health inspections are routine at restaurants – and for good reason. 72% of Americans eat food from a restaurant at least twice a week, meaning hundreds of millions of Americans frequently trust foodservice establishments to prepare their meals in a safe and sanitary environment.
Culinary Cues
JUNE 26, 2021
Over the past few decades, I have been asked to design a number of kitchens for restaurants and banquet spaces – a task that I thoroughly enjoy. Owners and operators will typically shake their heads at initial designs holding their ground that “chefs” like to create elaborate kitchen palaces that they really don’t need and that they (the owners) can’t afford to build.
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Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 29, 2021
Now that the pandemic is finally under control, summer travel is underway, and people are able to get out and be social. Many consumers are ready to spend money and participate in the activities they missed the most during the pandemic, especially dining out with friends and family. With consumer spending up 11.3 percent Q1 of 2021 and the 4th of July holiday weekend just around the corner, Americans have the desire, time, and money to eat out over their long holiday weekend.
Cheetah
JULY 1, 2021
Reading Time: 5 minutes. The pandemic has exacerbated the restaurant labor crisis and there is only one way out – offering staff higher wages and improving benefits. To achieve this while still staying in the black, restaurants need to significantly increase profit margins, but how? In our last article we explored adding auto-gratuity to the bill and sharing tips with BOH staff.
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Hot Schedules
JUNE 30, 2021
Blog. Keeping Your Hotel Operations Agile Through Data-Driven Analytics. T hough global markets are steadily coming back online in 2021, noteworthy supply chain disruptions and workforce shortages have strained hotel operations at a time when the industry is most fragile. To mitigate the impact of these unexpected costs, hoteliers can utilize data-driven hotel analytics platforms to glean key insights in real time across properties.
Sculpture Hospitality
JUNE 28, 2021
In your restaurant, your food and beverage products are your most important assets. The more you optimize what’s in your restaurant’s inventory , the more profitable your business will be.
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Cheetah
JULY 1, 2021
Reading Time: 5 minutes. The pandemic has exacerbated the restaurant labor crisis and there is only one way out – offering staff higher wages and improving benefits. To achieve this while still staying in the black, restaurants need to significantly increase profit margins, but how? In our last article we explored adding auto-gratuity to the bill and sharing tips with BOH staff.
Restaurant Clicks
JUNE 27, 2021
Finding the best seafood in any city is an absolute must to enhance your dining experiences. From lobster rolls to fresh, flaky fish and fish sandwiches, to fried shrimp and grilled octopus, the options are endless when it comes to ordering seafood. You may also spend a lot of time in search of the freshest seafood in the area. If you are ready for a delicious meal of the freshest seafood in Washington, D.C., check out my list below!
Next Restaurants
JUNE 30, 2021
By Hannah Butler, Contributor. When opening a bar or restaurant, one of the first questions folks ask is “Where do get money for the business?” And it’s an important question that needs answering, however, I can assure you that, for all its importance, it is secondary. First of all, you need to determine the format and concept of your new restaurant, draw up a business plan, and budget startup costs and continuing costs.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 2, 2021
Are you getting the most out of Instagram? Many restaurant owners simply post occasional photos on Instagram and perhaps share some special offers, without really seeing much engagement. If you’re going to use Instagram effectively, you need to track what’s working. That means not only knowing how many likes and comments your posts are getting, but also whether they’re bringing new customers (or bringing back old ones) to your restaurant.
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The Restaurant Times
JULY 1, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted businesses across all industries, be it large corporations or SMEs. The restaurant industry has particularly taken a turn for the worse due to increasing hygiene concerns among customers and government-imposed lockdown. The pandemic has been a true test for restaurant marketing as restoring customer confidence is a tough task with traditional marketing techniques.
EATER
JULY 2, 2021
Shutterstock. In the midst of a widespread labor shortage, restaurant workers have an opportunity to advocate for themselves and learn more about where they want to work After more than a year of widespread uncertainty for the restaurant industry, the arrival of multiple COVID-19 vaccines has prompted local and city governments to begin the reopening process for in-person businesses.
Sling
JULY 1, 2021
Direct labor cost is one of the key components of fundamental business benchmarks such as efficiency and profitability. It’s no wonder, then, that understanding and calculating this financial variable is a big part of whether or not your business runs smoothly. In this article, our experts at Sling discuss the ins and outs of direct labor cost, show you how to calculate it, and give you tips for controlling it within your business.
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 29, 2021
Audio is making a big comeback in the world of digital marketing. Why? The reason is simple. Over the last year, we have seen how much we rely on the ability to receive information at a fast pace and audio is the perfect on-the-go mode to make that happen for any business. So if your restaurant has been considering giving audio marketing a try – or you just want to learn more about it – here is a rundown of how and why using audio marketing can increase brand awareness for your eater
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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.
ChowNow
JULY 1, 2021
Sunflour Baking Company makes everything from scratch. Their signature flaky croissants and toasted sandwiches, served alongside handcrafted coffee, have sustained the Charlotte area since 2011 with four neighborhood locations. . When Jack Parrish took over the original store in 2014, he and his family dedicated themselves to preserving the friendly communal vibes and efficient operations as they worked to “copy paste” that Sunflour magic in the next three locations to follow.
EATER
JUNE 28, 2021
This drink would be so watery and unsatisfying | Shutterstock. It’s the worst kind of ice, so why is it everywhere? Editor’s note: The following is the — frankly, wrong — take from one Eater writer. There was internal disagreement on the staff, but we decided to publish to promote dialogue and open communication. Every once in a while, a food opinion will proliferate so fast and quietly that one day you look around and it’s everywhere.
Indoor Media
JUNE 28, 2021
As recently as 2019, there were 276 million registered motor vehicles in the US. Those millions include everything from buses to cars to motorcycles. That’s more than one motor vehicle for every adult in the country. Ever since Henry Ford first activated his great assembly lines, America has been the land of the car. Some 4 million miles of public road criss-cross the nation — this country is your oyster if only you can drive.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 2, 2021
The pandemic was a true watershed moment for food and dining in America. On one hand, restaurants were stripped of their ability to serve people indoors, so restaurant dining hugely diminished. The National Restaurant Association’s 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry report has some sobering findings: The restaurant industry ended 2020 with total sales $240 billion below the pre-pandemic forecast for the year.
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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.
Hot Schedules
JUNE 30, 2021
Blog. Minimum Wage Updates. T he following cities and states have minimum wage increases effective July 1. In a perfect world, you’ve already updated your employee wage rates, but if we’ve learned anything about the last year, nothing is perfect. HotSchedules powered by Fourth has you covered, as we’ll always use the new minimum wage rate when calculating pay.
Bizimply
JUNE 30, 2021
As a multi-location retail manager, you’re probably already keeping an eye on sales figures and profits for your business. However, best practice suggests that tracking multiple KPIs is optimal, as doing so allows for a more accurate overview of the business’ health and performance. Problems can be identified sooner, operations can be optimised and costs […].
The Food Corridor
JUNE 29, 2021
Find out who is on the hunt for shared-use or incubator kitchens and take your shared-use kitchen to new heights. . It is no surprise that the food industry had to be nimble in order to survive the shocks of 2020. With evolving regulations and consumer expectations, delivery-only models and ghost kitchen concepts stepped into the forefront and made up the rules as they went. .
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 30, 2021
Pooja S. Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. Legislation. Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act Introduced : On June 8, 2021, a bipartisan group of Senators and U.S. Representatives introduced legislation to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund with a $60 billion second round of restaurant relief.
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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.
EATER
JUNE 28, 2021
Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images. San Francisco’s forever-ceiling on what delivery apps charge restaurants is the first in the country. It might not be the last — but it also might not work. Last week, San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a permanent cap on the delivery fees third-party apps like DoorDash and Grubhub are allowed to charge restaurants for each order.
The Restaurant Times
JUNE 26, 2021
Uncertainty in the restaurant industry increased after being hit by the first wave of COVID-19 in 2020. Numerous restaurants went non-operational, while many shut down permanently. However, after a year, the industry has started picking up, and restaurateurs are slowly rebooting their businesses. With new threats coming up, like changing customer expectations, new competitors, etc., managing each step efficiently can be challenging.
Indoor Media
JULY 1, 2021
Everybody needs haircuts, it’s a fact of life. Some people maintain standing weekly appointments with the same barber for decades; some people only go once every few months; some people do walk-ins whenever fancy strikes. Hair ends up on the shop floor regardless. In a study completed in May of 2020, there were an estimated 302,410 hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in the United States.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 1, 2021
As more Americans become vaccinated, a rapid resurgence of diners are clamoring for reservations at restaurants across the country. Restaurant bookings in May were up 48 percent compared to May 2019, and revenues are increasing as on-premise dining picks up heading into a busy summer season. Although there has been an increase in-person dining, Americans are being more selective about the establishments at which they choose to dine.
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Restaurant365
JUNE 29, 2021
Complete the form to view this on-demand webinar. Watch the crash course master class on restaurant operations and learn the following from our R365 experts: How to make each of your managers the best managers. Strategies to maintain profitability across all of your restaurant locations. Resources to become a communications superstar. Productivity tips and tools for managing in a digital world.
Restaurant Clicks
JUNE 27, 2021
As a town on the coast of New Jersey, Brigantine is a great spot to visit for a few days or even settle down in. And as a part of the Jersey Shore, it’s almost a given that this town is full of great restaurants. I know trying a new restaurant can be stressful because you never know what to expect, so I’ve put together a list of my favorite places to eat among all of the restaurants in this city.
Food Business
JULY 2, 2021
TOPIC: Food Cost. We are all noticing costs go wonky. Some items are also difficult to find. This episode is on finding ways to shrink food costs. Remind your staff of these things, you cannot let down on your persaverance. SUBTOPIC: Kitchen has a responsibility to find and resolve food costs. --minimize waste. Here are several ways to ensure the kitchen knows what that means.
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 28, 2021
In my last article I talked about how busy our restaurants will be. That was only a few weeks ago and we are now there. At this point every state is reopened to 100-percent capacity. Our customers have been very understanding of our slow service, our inconsistent staffing and fluctuating hours. This after-COVID honeymoon period is about to end and guests’ expectations will be very high.
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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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