Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 10, 2024
Restaurant operators have faced stiff headwinds since 2020, with a near-constant swirl of inflation, supply chain and labor challenges. But if last year was any indicator, restaurant operators are on the road to relief in 2024. According to September 2023 numbers from the National Restaurant Association , 49 percent of restaurants reported year-over-year increases in same-store sales.
Open for Business
APRIL 9, 2024
Loyalty is more than a frequent guest punch card or a points-based rewards program in the restaurant world. It’s about making meaningful connections with guests to keep them coming back time and time again. Think of the couple celebrating their anniversary at the same table each year or the solo diner who frequents the neighborhood café for their morning ritual.
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Chef's Resources
APRIL 9, 2024
March 9, 2024 How to Successfully Retain Restaurant Customers in 2024 It’s easy to fall into the trap of focusing solely on how to attract new customers, and not have a plan for how to retain restaurant customers. Returning customers offer the most value to your restaurant. A strong contingent of loyal patrons can do […] The post How to Successfully Retain Restaurant Customers in 2024 appeared first on Chefs Resources.
Sante
APRIL 10, 2024
It’s all small stuff The post SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF appeared first on Santé Magazine.
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Culinary Cues
APRIL 9, 2024
Most of us have been there at some point. You know the feeling and you shake your head thinking back to those moments. You thought you were good, a solid line cook or prep cook, a couple years of experience under your belt working in a busy restaurant. You were on fire and felt confident that you would be a star in any operation. So, you applied for a job at one of the best restaurants in town, a place admired by all.
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 9, 2024
According to the National Restaurant Association, competition in the restaurant sector is strong. In fact, 45 percent of restaurant operators expect competition to be more intense than last year. Why? A chief reason is due to caution or uncertainty exhibited by conscious consumers, with 48 percent saying they are taking the ‘wait and see’ approach and holding back on spending in 2024.
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EATER
APRIL 10, 2024
Tomekah George Wonder’s big idea for food delivery is to own every aspect of the process, from recipe development to the moment it ends up at your door A few weeks ago, chef JJ Johnson launched a new restaurant concept in downtown Brooklyn. It’s called Bankside, with a menu that includes peel-and-eat shrimp, clam chowder, crispy cod sandwiches, and a lobster roll.
The Rail
APRIL 9, 2024
By Nick Dimatteo, Fortyfivegames Growing up in the ‘80s, many Saturday mornings included me watching The Jetsons over a bowl of neon-colored, sugar infused cereal (prize inside the box!). The Jetsons were a space-age nuclear family with some pretty amazing inventions and technological wonders at their disposal. I could only imagine a world where you could actually see the people you were on the phone with and have conversations with the family robot.
Clover - Restaurants
APRIL 9, 2024
Thankfully, the restaurant industry has bounced back from those difficult times, but one thing is still true–supply chain challenges continue to be obstacles that cannot be overlooked. Reliable, quality food suppliers for restaurants are one of the few key components that a dining establishment must have to remain operational. As a result, take time to carefully vet and build relationships with your key partners.
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 9, 2024
More than half of respondents (54 percent) expressed optimism about the positive impact of AI in the restaurant industry, according to a survey from Slang.ai. Despite this optimism, less than one-third of operators currently utilize AI indicating untapped potential for technological integration within the industry. A promising 71.6 percent of restaurant operators plan to adopt AI soon, with nearly 94 percent acknowledging its necessity to remain competitive.
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Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Restaurant Business
APRIL 8, 2024
The constraints of today’s labor environment can put a freeze on innovation, as the need for consistency and speed of service can outweigh creativity and differentiation. To unlock that puzzle, today’s high-volume chefs are increasingly turning to products that deliver on consistency and easy execution. The challenge is front and center at Orlando, Fla.
EATER
APRIL 12, 2024
David Chang during an appearance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” | Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty Images After drawing backlash, Dave Chang released a special podcast episode to explain his side of the chile crunch trademark controversy Last week, chef Dave Chang drew ire across the food community after the Guardian reported that Momofuku, the packaged goods brand that Chang spun out of his popular restaurants, had begun to enforce its trademark on the term “chile crunch” and was sending cea
Sante
APRIL 10, 2024
Enter the 2024 Santé Wine & Spirits International Awards to increase your exposure. The post Restaurants can Affect Wine and Spirit Sales appeared first on Santé Magazine.
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 11, 2024
The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment. Brands find themselves at a pivotal juncture, where they have the opportunity to both captivate customers and secure their loyalty through a thoughtful blend of innovation and tradition.
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Restaurant Business
APRIL 9, 2024
Five units were in California but the fast-food wage there was not to blame, the fast casual said. The closed restaurants in 10 states and the District of Columbia were "underperformers.
EATER
APRIL 12, 2024
David Chang during an appearance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” | Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty Images After drawing backlash, Dave Chang released a special podcast episode to explain his side of the chile crunch trademark controversy Last week, chef Dave Chang drew ire across the food community after the Guardian reported that Momofuku, the packaged goods brand that Chang spun out of his popular restaurants, had begun to enforce its trademark on the term “chile crunch” and was sending cea
Sculpture Hospitality
APRIL 11, 2024
We're thrilled to share with you a must-listen (or watch) resource for anyone in the hospitality industry looking to elevate their inventory management game.
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 8, 2024
When you jump into the world of Industrial and Organizational (IO) Psychology, culture is a predominant theme. That’s because one of the secrets to performance within any group, whether that is in the workplace, organizations, and even at home is to become cohesive, and the catalyst for cohesion is through culture. And in talking about bringing stability into our food businesses, culture can be that secret ingredient that makes all the difference in attracting the right people, retaining g
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Restaurant Business
APRIL 8, 2024
Working Lunch: The podcast from Align Public Strategies features a discussion of a portable benefits pilot program as well as the media uproar over California’s $20 fast food wage.
EATER
APRIL 9, 2024
Photo illustration by Andrea D’Aquino ; see below for full image credits Look to the restaurant world and local thrift shops to inspire your next plate purchase There’s nothing like a nicely outfitted kitchen to make a new apartment feel like home. Having nice dinnerware may seem like a secondary concern, especially when you’re busy hiring movers and figuring out how to pay the new electric company.
Sculpture Hospitality
APRIL 9, 2024
The restaurant hustle never sleeps, and neither do the challenges that come with it. As a restaurant manager, you’ve likely experienced your fair share of inaccurate inventory , inefficient processes, product waste, and potentially even lower-than-expected profit margins.
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 11, 2024
The comeback of the food court and the impact of small treats were among the trends uncovered in Yelp’s first-ever Fastest Growing Brands report , which ranks brands that are growing the fastest on and off of Yelp. The top five food businesses that saw increases in consumer interest are: CAVA: +54 percent Scooter’s Coffee: +51 percent LongHorn Steakhouse: +38 percent The Habit Burger Grill: +29 percent Wawa: +88 percent The list highlights Challenger brands, which are not market leaders but a
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The Rail
APRIL 11, 2024
By Eric Tress, Contributor If you are looking for an excellent tool to increase your restaurant’s reservations, email marketing is an effective advertising tool you should consider. According to research by Sopro, over 75% percent of consumers prefer to communicate with brands through email. Many restaurants invest in marketing when they notice low bookings or in the run-up to a low season.
Crunchtime
APRIL 9, 2024
In our 2023 Restaurant Operations Report , respondents shared that stores are insufficiently staffed—either understaffed or overstaffed—for 38% of shifts in any given week. With the added challenges of complicated labor laws and minimum wage hikes, it’s no wonder that more than half indicated they plan to invest in labor scheduling technology in the coming year.
Chowly
APRIL 11, 2024
6 Tips to Make it Well-Worth Your Time- Conference season is upon us in the restaurant industry. We know that conferences can inspire a mixture of emotions — excitement, anxiety, curiosity. The more prepared you can be as a small-to-midsize restaurateur, the more you’ll gain from any business conference you attend. Here are a few tips for ensuring your time at restaurant conferences go smoothly and that you’ll get the most out of the conference. 1.
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 12, 2024
Love it or hate it, social media dictates what’s hot and what’s not. According to Social Media Today , 30 percent of millennial diners avoid restaurants with a limited Instagram presence. Across generations, a UK poll indicates that 41 percent of would-be diners turn to social media as the best way to judge if a restaurant is worth visiting.
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SpotOn
APRIL 8, 2024
Springtime brings a veritable buffet of delights: longer days, warmer weather, leaves on the trees, and a whole day to treat Mom like royalty. Moms aren't the only winners, however. Independent restaurants have the opportunity to join in celebrating mothers and brunch items by creating a special mother's day brunch menu, dinner service, or promotions that cater to families.
Squirrel Systems
APRIL 11, 2024
Creating efficiencies at your restaurant using Mobile POS solutions Understanding how to keep your restaurant patio operations profitable requires a strategic look at your on-the-floor dynamics. Part of this strategy involves understanding the role your servers should be playing to accommodate more diners and ensure service functions efficiently without downplaying the guest experience.
Restaurant Technology Guys
APRIL 7, 2024
In the rapidly evolving landscape of the restaurant industry, technology has taken center stage as both a catalyst for growth and an essential tool for managing complexity. In a recent episode of the Restaurant Technology Guys podcast, host Jeremy Julian sat down with Vishal Agarwal, founder and CEO of It’s a Checkmate, to discuss the revolution in digital ordering and how restaurants are adapting to meet their customers wherever they are—be it online, through an app, or beyond.
Crunchtime
APRIL 9, 2024
In our 2023 Restaurant Operations Report , respondents shared that stores are insufficiently staffed—either understaffed or overstaffed—for 38% of shifts in any given week. With the added challenges of complicated labor laws and minimum wage hikes, it’s no wonder that more than half indicated they plan to invest in labor scheduling technology in the coming year.
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