Restaurant Engine
MARCH 29, 2023
Really use your menu item descriptions to drive customer engagement at your restaurant. Did you know that telling stories about your restaurant is one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal to drive customer engagement? Not only can you share stories on your restaurant website, but you can share them on social media, too. Most likely, you built your restaurant around your menu.
Wasserstrom
MARCH 27, 2023
Menu fonts are an important part of restaurant marketing and design because they impact the overall perception of your establishment. Therefore, choosing your fonts is just as important as choosing the right logo or location for your intended culinary demographic. Because fonts are visual elements that psychologically influence your customers, they are very useful tools […] The post How to Choose the Best Fonts for Your Restaurant Menu first appeared on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Restaurant Technology Guys
MARCH 28, 2023
Ready to take your restaurant to the next level in 2023? ? Our latest blog post reveals the top restaurant growth hacks for the new year, including personalized marketing, omnichannel ordering, sustainable practices, social media influencer marketing, and automation. ? Discover how these game-changing strategies can help you drive revenue, build customer loyalty, and reach new audiences.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 29, 2023
The reservation was made months in advance, and each course was designed with intention and artistry. As the couple’s anniversary dinner gracefully glides toward a sweet crescendo, the lead server strides into the kitchen to pick up a beautiful brulee, only to notice the rose-shaped garnish is missing — along with the pastry chef. After rifling through the walk-in, the server recognizes the dishwasher on duty as a potential savior in the search for strawberries.
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.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 28, 2023
Digital transformation is no longer optional – it is required for restaurants to remain up to date, save costs and retain customers. Despite the importance of digital transformation, many restaurant owners are reluctant to adapt. The resistance to adoption can be attributed to several factors. Small-medium sized business owners may not fully grasp how important technology is due to a lack of knowledge and experience.
Sling
MARCH 26, 2023
Creating the perfect restaurant schedule may seem like a daunting job, but once you understand the process and get comfortable with the best practices, you’ll be surprised how quickly and easily it goes. In this article, we discuss some of the steps for putting together the perfect work schedule for your team. Table of contents How to make a restaurant schedule Tips to make your restaurant schedule great How to make a restaurant schedule 1) Set up shifts The first step in creating a restaurant s
Restaurateur Connection brings together the best content for restaurateur professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Foodable
MARCH 29, 2023
Listen to "122. How To Stay Current On Restaurant Trends And Brand Identity" on Spreaker. The Fast Casual Nation Podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurants who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. In this episode, I talk with Katy Velazquez, Corporate Executive Chef at QDOBA about how the fast-casual Mexican restaurant is able to stay current on trends and be true to its identity.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 27, 2023
The restaurant industry is guilty of producing large amounts of carbon emissions in its quest to deliver delicious food and memorable culinary experiences for customers. From emissions released during the production of the ingredients, to the water used to grow fruit and vegetables, to the transportation emissions involved in the supply of ingredients – the carbon footprint associated with the resulting meal can be as much as eight kg of carbon dioxide (CO2).
Restaurant Business
MARCH 28, 2023
Sweet & Sour: Columnists Peter Romeo and Nancy Kruse consider if menu pricing has hit the red zone. Someone check with a customer, quick.
7 Shifts
MARCH 28, 2023
As of last week, there are now more than 1 million restaurant pros using 7shifts! That means 1 in every 15 restaurant workers in the U.S. relies on 7shifts to stay better connected to their team, manage their work schedules, and get paid. I know firsthand how difficult and unpredictable this industry can be. When I was younger, my grandparents owned restaurants and my dad owned several Quiznos locations.
Advertiser: Paycor
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!
Perfect Daily Grind
MARCH 28, 2023
In recent months, it’s never been more important for coffee roasters to become more energy-efficient. With rising energy and logistics costs , roasters need to be more mindful than ever of their consumption. This includes the efficiency of the equipment they use. When it comes to machines, this is especially true – particularly those which include heat retention and recirculation technology.
Sante
MARCH 31, 2023
Oftentimes we are so engaged in the task in front of us that we fail to see what the future Continue Reading
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 31, 2023
How much information do you have about the foods your company handles in the course of business? If subjected to a food recall, would you be able to produce clear records delineating every touchpoint where the food was produced, harvested, processed or transformed, shipped, received, and used? How long would it take you to produce all that information when the FDA came calling?
7 Shifts
MARCH 31, 2023
“Take better care of your staff.” We’ve all heard it. Some of us know that we should - but in between dealing with maintenance issues and hiring new employees, it can be hard enough to take care of yourself, let alone your staff. With rising food and labor costs, how can you prioritize the working conditions for your team so they stick around? How can you encourage them to care about the business and invest time and energy into their role?
Advertisement
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.
Perfect Daily Grind
MARCH 31, 2023
Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 27 Mar International Women’s Coffee Alliance’s current Executive Director to leave organisation in May 2023. Dr Sarada Krishnan, who first joined the IWCA in June 2021, will continue as an advisor and will also assist in the appointment of a new Executive Director in the coming weeks.
The Rail
MARCH 31, 2023
By Indiana Lee, Contributor Restaurant patrons are always looking for something new, and the eateries that get ahead of the curve can see great success in 2023 and beyond. Here are many of the upcoming trends that will be hitting menus across the globe and why you should consider them as part of your business going forward. Serving the Sober Curious The year 2023 will bring a continuation of the trend that celebrates a demand for non-alcoholic beverages.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 30, 2023
The FICA Tip credit (FICA stands for Federal Insurance Contributions Act) is a federal income tax credit that was enacted to offer financial relief to businesses in the food service industry that has employees who receive part of their wages through tips given by customers. The tax credit was originally designed to deter businesses from hiding or underreporting tip income and prevent an unintended financial burden on those businesses for their share of the FICA tax on reported tips.
7 Shifts
MARCH 29, 2023
Anthony Valletta has had an extensive career in the hospitality business. He started out at Darden Restaurants and has worked in executive leadership roles at Del Frisco's, Michael Mina and Birdcall before joining bartaco in 2021. He joined us on the Pre-Shift podcast to chat about bartaco's embrace of tech, their unique approach to training and career development, radical wage structure, and how all of those practices have them poised for growth in 2023.
Advertisement
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.
Perfect Daily Grind
MARCH 27, 2023
When it comes to preparing high-quality espresso shots, baristas have to consider a number of different variables. Dose, yield, extraction time, grind size, and water temperature are all vitally important. However, sometimes it’s easy to overlook the significance of preparation techniques for espresso – including distribution and tamping. Many coffee professionals agree that carrying out these techniques properly can help to elevate a good espresso to an excellent one.
EATER
MARCH 31, 2023
Salton A fascinating emblem of the ’90s, it inspires a complicated nostalgia I remember a few faddish kitchen appliances from my mom’s apartment. A juicer somewhere in the upper cupboards, its presence signaled by the lone juicing cookbook on the kitchen counter. A waffle iron that pressed an image of Snoopy into your breakfast, and seemingly existed only to get tangled with the other pans.
Foodable
MARCH 31, 2023
Listen to "1. Miami Hospitality Group Develops New Strategy For Growth Upscale Dining" on Spreaker. Grove Bay Hospitality is a restaurant and hospitality management company based in Miami, Florida. The company operates several restaurants and bars in Miami, including a partnership with celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson on his Red Rooster Overtown concept.
Restaurant Business
MARCH 30, 2023
The buffet salad chain has signed a lease to reopen in Tucson, Ariz., in a former location. It remains to be seen how the brand will adapt to the post-pandemic era.
Advertisement
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.
Perfect Daily Grind
MARCH 26, 2023
There are a seemingly endless number of variables you need to account for when preparing high-quality espresso. These include – but aren’t limited to – dose, yield, extraction time, and grind size, as well as tamping and distribution techniques. However, even when factoring in all these variables, if you have ever wondered why your espresso shots still aren’t tasting quite right, it could be a common issue known as clumping.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 30, 2023
Bon Appétit positioned a series of cameras inside the kitchen at Michelin-starred New York restaurant Crown Shy. Executive chef Jamal James Kent narrates as he and the staff handle a typical dinner rush.
Culinary Cues
MARCH 30, 2023
More than friends, beyond being co-workers, and far more complex than just people who share a set of skills – cooks and chefs who work together become brothers and sisters. I don’t know if it’s totally unique to the kitchen trades, but aside from the bonds of sporting teams or the unbreakable ties that those in the military, law enforcement, and fire departments share, being part of a kitchen family is quite unique.
Restaurant Business
MARCH 28, 2023
EYM King, a Texas-based operator who the brand sued in February for not paying royalties, is closing the locations over the next few weeks.
Advertiser: Paycor
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.
Perfect Daily Grind
MARCH 29, 2023
Many coffee professionals and enthusiasts alike agree that the World Barista Championship (WBC) is one of the greatest stages for showcasing excellence and innovation in the specialty coffee sector. Whether it’s competitors using rare coffee species and varieties or showcasing new and unique ways of preparing beverages , the WBC sets the precedent for the rest of the specialty coffee sector.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 30, 2023
The experts at Chef’s Pencil has released its latest report on the most popular international cuisines on social media. This year, the team included TikTok data, as the platform has emerged as one of the most popular social media platforms for sharing food-related content. They found that what’s trending on one social media platform is not always popular on the other.
Foodable
MARCH 29, 2023
Listen to "11. Hospitality Education’s Role in Technology, Innovation and Evolution" on Spreaker. Today’s podcast is in memory of Dr. Pat Moreo, a leading hospitality educator - dedicated to a lifetime of service to our industry. Joining Host Rob Grimes is Dr. Cihan Cobanoglu, Dean of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at the University of South Florida, and Dr.
Restaurant Business
MARCH 31, 2023
In a Facebook post, the longtime chief executive of the sandwich chain said COO Mike Hancock will take over day-to-day operations. Fox will remain Firehouse’s chairman.
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.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
98 
Let's personalize your content