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Restaurant Marketing for Inflationary Times

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant marketing revolves around making your business known. It combines different online and offline strategies to promote a restaurant and increase orders. But is it so simple to stand out from the crowd in 2022? With high inflation and the rising cost of living, people look to reduce spending on leisure activities. Restaurants, in turn, have to deal with skyrocketing prices on products and fuel.

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Exploring the evolution of Jamaica’s coffee industry

Perfect Daily Grind

The Caribbean has a rich history of coffee production. In fact, some of the earliest commercial coffee farms were established in Jamaica and Haiti in the early 18th century. Jamaica in particular is widely known for its Blue Mountain coffee , which is some of the most expensive and sought-after coffee in the world. However, despite the reputation of Jamaica Blue Mountain (JBM) coffee, the history of the country’s coffee sector is tied to colonialism and slavery.

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7 Ways to Attract Quality Workers for the Restaurant Industry

Harbor Touch

Restaurants and cafés have been struggling to attract staff in the United States. Part of this is that many workers in this sector are underpaid. Another is because a lot more people are starting out as digital entrepreneurs and don’t want to work nine-to-five jobs. However, just because many businesses are struggling to attract staff, that’s not to say that there aren’t still suitable candidates out there.

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CIVILITY LOST

Culinary Cues

When did civility (or lack thereof) become only referenced when considering political discourse? The left and the right may, to some, reference liberal or conservative political beliefs, but when it comes to acting in a civil manner – examples go way beyond politicians and their evolving platforms. Civility is deeply connected to how we treat each other, the level of respect that we show for the person or people next to us.

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New DOL Final Overtime Rules: Quickstart Guide for Employers

There’s a new overtime salary threshold that will impact employers across the country. If you have an employee making less than $43,888 on July 1 or less than $58,656 on January 1, you’re going to have to start paying overtime. Download Paycor’s guide to learn: Which groups of employees are affected? How should you classify employees? Best ways to mitigate risk.

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Taco and Beer Pairings

Bottleneck Management

Taco and Beer Pairings. One could argue that tacos are the perfect food. You can enjoy all the food groups wrapped in one shell, they are easily customizable, and you can have them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. We thought, “What do we love as much as tacos?” It wasn’t hard to determine that it was beer, so we asked our experts to pair our favorite tacos with our favorite beers, and boy did they deliver.

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How to Develop a Clarity of Purpose For Your Business

Bizimply

Having Clarity and Purpose in your business will have you on the right path for success and make building your business much easier. The post How to Develop a Clarity of Purpose For Your Business appeared first on Bizimply.

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Restaurant Labor Cost and How to Optimize It?

Aaron Allen & Associates

Restaurant labor costs are usually the largest cost foodservice establishments have in their P&L, averaging around 30% of sales. In the U.S., there are around 11.7 million workers in the restaurant industry , and employment hasn’t fully recovered from the pandemic yet (as of mid 2022) Unemployment at restaurants is at historical lows, pushing hourly wages at historical heights and pressuring labor cost Restaurant workers make an average of $18.50 per hour (as of July 2022) — an increase in l

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Front of House vs. Back of House in a Restaurant - The Ultimate Guide

The Eat Restaurant

Are you running a finely tuned front of the house? Do your diners feel as special when they come through the door as when they’re being served at the table? What about your back of the house? Is your restaurant set up to be as efficient as possible? Are you giving your employees everything they need to do their job?

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Is it Possible to Start a Franchise With No Money?

Sculpture Hospitality

Franchises are an excellent way for individuals to become business owners, while at the same time reducing the risks associated with starting a business. That’s because owning a franchise comes with a pre-built business plan that has demonstrated success.

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New DOL Final Overtime Rules: Quickstart Guide for Employers

There’s a new overtime salary threshold that will impact employers across the country. If you have an employee making less than $43,888 on July 1 or less than $58,656 on January 1, you’re going to have to start paying overtime. Download Paycor’s guide to learn: Which groups of employees are affected? How should you classify employees? Best ways to mitigate risk.

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Ahead of Fire Prevention Week – Is Your Restaurant Safe?

Modern Restaurant Management

As a result of the Great Chicago Fire that killed 250 people in 1871, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed an annual week in October as Fire Prevention Week, now the longest-running public health and safety observance on record. In 2020 , local fire departments responded to an estimated 1.4 million fires in the United States. These fires caused 3,500 civilian fire deaths and 15,200 reported civilian fire injuries.

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35 Employee Incentive Programs That Actually Work

Sling

Are you searching for a way to recognize your employees for their years of service, reward them for a job well done, and retain them longer? Sounds like a tall order, doesn’t it? Actually, it’s not as difficult as you may think. You can achieve all three of those goals — recognizing, rewarding, and retaining — by instituting employee incentive programs.

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Coffee News Recap, 30 Sep: SCA announces 2022 WBC and WBrC winners at MICE, new study links daily coffee consumption with increased longevity & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 26 Sep. Nestlé Professional to host Nescafé Plan 2030 webinar on 5 October 2022. The online event will explore the challenges that farmers and their communities face, as well as OOH coffee operators, and expand on how Nescafé provides support to these supply chain actors.

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Restaurant Website Design: Examples & Tips From Experts

Harbor Touch

It’s no secret that restaurant owners need to put a lot of focus on their websites. After all, it’s often the first and most lasting impression customers will have of a restaurant. And with so many restaurants out there, it’s more important than ever to make sure your website stands out from the competition. So how can you create a restaurant website that not only looks great but also functions well and helps you attract and retain customers?

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Join Full Course Navigator: Your Path to Professional Growth in Restaurant Leadership

Full Course Foundation is dedicated to nurturing excellence in restaurant leadership. Our Navigator program offers a wide range of resources tailored for professional growth. From high-quality training to personalized coaching, Navigator equips restaurant leaders with the tools they need to thrive in their careers. Unlock your potential with three months FREE access to Navigator by Full Course!

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Six Happy Hour Promotion Ideas to Boost Sales

Modern Restaurant Management

Happy hours can be a great way to increase foot traffic and boost sales for restaurant and bars. Data reveals that bars with happy-hour programs had an average increase in revenue of 26 percent during happy hours. So, you can attract new customers and encourage existing ones to stick around for a bit longer with happy hour promotions. Since most happy hours take place during the week, you can use them as an opportunity to draw in people who might not normally come out to your establishment.

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The Red-Sauce Joint, in a Jar

EATER

Photo-illustration by Eater. Following the path forged by Rao’s, NYC hotspots Carbone and Rubirosa are getting into the consumer product game Rao’s, the century-old 10-table Italian restaurant in New York City, is one of those places where most people, myself included, need not bother trying to get a reservation. (It is, by many reports , a challenge.

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What is Sidra coffee?

Perfect Daily Grind

Over the past few years, there has been a growing trend of using rare coffee species and arabica varieties in World Coffee Championship (WCC) routines. While the highly-prized Gesha variety has long been a favourite of many competitors , more and more of them are now choosing lesser-known coffees. One of these coffees is Sidra (also known as Sydra or Bourbon Sidra).

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Sherry Academy 2022

A Wine Story

Sherry Academy 2022. So excited and honored to have been recruited as an official Sherry Ambassador! Sherry wines have over 3,000 years of history, beginning with the Phoenicians. This ancient culture introduced the cultivation of vines to Cadez, Spain between 700 – 1000 BC. During the two and a half days of classroom education associated with the Sherry Academy 2022 program, I’ve discovered so many rich details of this historic region and its wines.

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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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Understanding the Psychology of Color in Restaurant Design

Modern Restaurant Management

The color scheme you choose to design your restaurant has a big impact on your customers, how they feel and how long the spend in your establishment. Colors affect the way customers feel and can help boost appetite, increase turnover, give a sense of happiness, and make the space feel larger or more intimate depending on what you are going for. They can also have negative effects on customers, so it is important to know how your color choices may affect the message of your business.

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How to Train Your Restaurant Staff When It Comes to Food Safety

The Rail

By Violetta Njunina, Contributor In 2018, restaurants served over 200 million guests , and employed over 9.9 million food workers. This scale of operation only seems to be on the rise, with the projected number of restaurant employees expected to grow to 17.2 million by the year 2030. With the restaurant industry being infamously labor-heavy, restaurants are notoriously at risk of human errors.

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How can coffee roasters attract new wholesale customers?

Perfect Daily Grind

For many roasters, one of the biggest challenges they face when scaling their businesses is finding wholesale customers. Strong competition from larger, well-established roasters – who often have better access to more equipment and resources – can make it difficult to establish new working wholesale relationships. However, many smaller roasting businesses can overcome this hurdle by following a set of best practices when connecting with potential wholesale clients.

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Choosing Food Safety Compliance Software: Top Tips to Remember

FreshCheq

More than 34 million people in the U.S. face hunger problems annually. Yet restaurants regularly throw away tens of thousands of pounds of viable and edible food each year.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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An Environmentally Friendly Strategy to Reduce Restaurant Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

Food waste generated by restaurants has long been an expensive and environmentally harmful problem. Now, there are solutions to change this that actually turn the waste into a resource that doesn't just benefit the environment, but the restaurants themselves. There is no longer an answer as to what's stopping these restaurants from adopting organic waste management solutions.

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How to Weigh Liquor: The Benefits of an Electronic Bar Inventory Scale

Sculpture Hospitality

Maintaining an accurate bar inventory is critical to the success of any bar or restaurant. Inventory data ensures that you have enough stock to meet customer demand, as well as have the insights you need to eliminate waste and to improve your company’s profit margins.

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Write Outside the Bun

EATER

Shutterstock. How “Taco Bell Quarterly” uses the literary mag format to reclaim our obsessions about fast food Perhaps more than any other fast-food chain, Taco Bell has harnessed the power of obsession. It feels immune to the criticisms typically lobbed at fast food — dismal pay for workers, the homogenization of society, cultural appropriation , bad quality — because, well, the Mexican pizza!

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Why restaurants should take reservations

Open for Business

People fall into two categories when it comes to reservations: Love ‘em or hate ‘em. Guests on team reservations tend to be planners, the people who aren’t willing to wait for a table or roll the dice on where they’ll have dinner. Team no-reservations, on the other hand, prize spontaneity. They’d rather walk in whenever they feel like it, even if there’s a good chance they’ll need to wait or not be able to dine at their first choice.

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Individual Development Plan Template

There’s no way around it: sometimes employees need your help. Use this free template to clarify expectations, share resources, and set a timeline. Best case scenario, this process helps them improve. Worst case, your great recordkeeping keeps you compliant even if they move on. Download the template today!

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Food and Instagram: 5 Reasons Your Dishes Need It

Restaurant Engine

Your dishes need Instagram to promote your restaurant. It used to be that restaurants decorated their interiors with a thought to their ambiance, the type of restaurant and service, and their customer’s comfort. Today’s restaurant owners design their interiors with Instagram in mind. This includes the décor as well as the color of the plates, the tablecloths, and more.

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35 Best Bar Games to Keep Customers Coming Back

Sling

Want to add an element of fun to your business? Invest in bar games to keep your customers coming back night after night and week after week. In this article, we discuss the best bar games — everything from a pool table to a pack of cards — so that you can choose the right options for your business. Table of contents. Best classic bar games Best drinking games Best arcade bar games Best table games Best outdoor bar games.

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Improving School Cafeteria Lunches Starts With Who’s in the Kitchen

EATER

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images. California’s $45 million program to train more cafeteria aims for better, healthier meals — but labor shortages remain a significant challenge This story was originally published on Civil Eats. When beef brisket is on the menu, Erin Primer relies on an assistant superintendent to tie on an apron, grab a knife, and help slice meat.