Social Hospitality
JULY 30, 2018
Restaurant marketing is forever changed by Instagram. When you walk into a bakery and order a Triple Cheese Cheesecake, what is the first thing you do when it arrives? If you belong to the Instagram generation, you likely take out your phone to take a picture. You don’t yet know what it tastes like, but taking a picture of this delicious-looking dessert is a must, isn’t it?
Core Hospitality
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Getting the right people is always going to be a challenge. There are a few questions you need to ask your team. On every resume drop off is someone doing a 30 second screen with 3 important questions for them that matters to your operations. A thorough pre resume read, scanning points on education (They learn?) Sports (They are active?) job history (Loyalty, Experience?
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Harbor Touch
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
4.4. 59. List of the Top 10 Must-Have Kitchen Equipment for Restaurants. Opening a brand new restaurant can be confusing and stressful. With so many different things to keep track of, it can be easy to forget kitchen equipment and appliances that are essential to operating your business. To help you stay on top of your to-do list and ensure that your restaurant opening goes smoothly, we created this list of the top 10 pieces of restaurant equipment that every establishment needs. 1.
Food Business
JUNE 28, 2018
Restaurant owners don't have time to wander around dreamily imagining good social media. You don't know everything about social media, either. BUT, you need clarity, instruction and examples. Zeroing in on what makes good content on social media--that's what you need. So this month I am focusing on Instagram. I'm going to let my research speak for itself.
Advertiser: Paycor
In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.
Wasserstrom
OCTOBER 12, 2018
The food delivery trend has exploded over the last several years and it shows no signs of slowing down. Even restaurants who never thought that they would be doing delivery have had to at least consider adding this service. But getting started with food delivery for your restaurant isn’t just as simple as taking orders […]. The post The 5 Biggest Food Delivery Risks appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.
Hot Schedules
OCTOBER 5, 2018
As Predictive Scheduling legislation spreads across the nation, we continue to build new features that help managers meet their compliance obligations. HotSchedules already supports key provisions including the right to rest (aka: no more clopenings!), advanced notice, good faith estimates, and employee input to schedules , as well as general record-keeping requirements.
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Indoor Media
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Facebook can be a great place to drive leads if you know what you’re doing. Creating ad campaigns often requires years of expert knowledge, and generating leads through organic traffic can feel like pulling teeth. However, Facebook marketing doesn’t have to be a mystery to the independent real estate agent. We’re going to walk you through the steps of creating a Facebook presence so that you can drive leads and increase your sales. .
BNG Point of Sale
AUGUST 12, 2018
A lot of bar owners dream of having an experience like Cheers, one where customers are happy, and the drinks are flowing. But it’s a lot more work then you’d assume, and it can be difficult to make any money from it. Sometimes it can seem like you’re doomed to lose money and never see any profit from all your hard work. While it’s true the profit margins for bars are not massive; it is possible to increase the profitability of your bar with a few simple changes.
Bottleneck Management
OCTOBER 26, 2018
In the United States, October 31st is a time for candy, costumes, and Halloween cocktails. If you’re planning a Halloween party, we’ve got some ideas for special potions to serve. Learn the history of Halloween facts, and impress your guests with easy Halloween cocktails and spooky alcoholic Halloween drinks. A Short History of Halloween. The origins of Halloween begin across the ocean—specifically in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man.
Sculpture Hospitality
NOVEMBER 23, 2018
[eBook]: Strategic Drink Pricing Guide. With a few pricing adjustments, and a slight shift in pricing strategy, most bars and restaurants could add significant profits without selling more drinks. The good news is that there are immediate action items you can take to improve profits in your bar operation. The key is moving from an overly simplistic pricing model to a more strategic pricing model.
Advertiser: Paycor
Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!
Social Hospitality
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Modern technologies change the world as we know it. New restaurant technology changes the game for operators and consumers alike. IoT and bluetooth sensors, virtual reality training, advanced robotics, and artificial intelligence improve restaurant operations and experiences in a variety of ways. For example, gone are the days where you have to wait for the server to bring your check.
Core Hospitality
DECEMBER 23, 2018
Does the manager take enough time developing their people Are they rallying the staff pre revenue period with a shift meeting? Creating direction and synergy with the staff. Managing the staff to create the guest experience? Working the floor via the “Manager 500” operations model. Are the managers conducting any one on ones with staff that need it post shift?
Harbor Touch
MAY 15, 2018
0.0. 00. Working in a restaurant is stressfull. Food servers know there’s more moving than standing around in their jobs, but they may question their standing in a culture that doesn’t show them great respect. Lack of respect has been widely cited as a cause of workplace stress for restaurant workers. In an article on restaurant work and mental health , Boston Globe correspondent Kara Baskin interviewed clinical psychologist Todd Farchione, who said, “The restaurant industry is…a difficult envi
Food Business
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
KEEP CURRENT As an owner of a food related business, you have people and responsibility pulling you in different directions. So, if bringing one more task to your attention is not what you want to read, stop now, come back later.Know that its not good to ignore the appearance of your business. It's easy to tell yourself “no one notices” or you don't care, or even “it doesn't really matter”, or wish them away.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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.
Future Food
NOVEMBER 18, 2018
“Food and hospitality has evolved into much more than just eating, it has become part of our customers’ lives and the communities in which we serve it” Francis Loughran, MD, Future Food As food, casual dining, bars and restaurant spending trends go, 2018 is looking to end much like its predecessor, at least in terms of industry growth and financial forecast.
Hot Schedules
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Success in today’s restaurant industry requires a new way of thinking about things, a willingness to push the envelope. That’s why more than 230 industry leaders and innovators gathered in Austin, TX, for the 2018 edition of Spark, a conference by HotSchedules. For two days, representatives from 70 different restaurant brands met to disrupt the status quo and explore ways to thrive in an increasingly competitive and chaotic operating environment.
Uncorkd
MARCH 28, 2018
Online reviews posted by consumers on sites like Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google, and Facebook have changed not only the ways diners search for and discover places to eat, but also how restaurateurs today market to their audience. This underlines the need for executives to keep customers’ needs at the forefront in order to build a community of loyal patrons.
Indoor Media
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
Auto repair blogs give you the short, sweet, and relevant of the auto repair marketing world. Consider how quickly things change in marketing. From social media trends to Google’s algorithms, there’s a lot to do and many things to keep an eye on. As a mechanic, keeping up with the marketing tactics that work best in the auto repair industry can be the key to a successful marketing plan.
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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.
BNG Point of Sale
JULY 15, 2018
Getting a point-of-sale system is one of the first pieces of equipment a restaurant owner debate spending money on when they are investing in a new establishment. Point-of-sale systems have the reputation of being an expensive piece of technology that rings up items and lets you process payments. However, investing time and money in utilizing your POS system can be the difference between your business keeping its doors open or it closing down.
Thrive POS
DECEMBER 27, 2018
As any good comedian will tell you, delivery is everything. And when it comes to food delivery apps and services, the same rules apply. More and more customers are regularly using online ordering platforms to get restaurant food delivered to their home or office. And it is not just traditionally delivered items such as pizza or Chinese food either. Customers not only want delivery - they want options.
360Training
AUGUST 28, 2018
Managing a restaurant is a real test of your entrepreneurial, behavioral, and management skills. The day offers no time to rest for the owners, as they juggle multiple tasks from leading the human resources team to managing the finances, all while running a successful restaurant that attract customers on a daily basis. The toughness can be illustrated best by the fact that 60% of restaurants fail or change ownership within the first year of business.
Social Hospitality
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
It’s no secret food is one of the most popular segments on Instagram. Restaurants are taking advantage of this trend by catering to Instagrammers. For example, many now use simple presentation and photography techniques to help make food images go viral. Making a dining experience more Instagram-worthy means paying attention not just to the appearance of the food itself, but also to the architectural aspects of the restaurant.
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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.
Wasserstrom
JULY 2, 2018
Experience matters for your restaurant. When there are so many dining choices and new restaurants seem to pop up daily, you need an edge to compete. How can you differentiate your restaurant? A new study from the Ohio State University and the University of Chicago might provide an answer. According to study authors Robert Smith […]. The post A Unique Experience Can Make Your Restaurant’s Food Taste Better appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.
Harbor Touch
APRIL 17, 2018
5.0. 01. With Tax Day approaching, many people are getting the final touches done on their submittals. With restaurant taxes , you have some special tax considerations that are different from other business types. Before you sign off and file your return, consider these 12 restaurant tax deductions and tips for restaurant owners to maximize the amount of money you keep and can put back into creating delicious dishes for your happy customers. 1.
Food Business
OCTOBER 11, 2018
Marketing starts with the small phrases and simple messages you say every day. Gather those thoughts, messages and what makes you unique in one place. HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR MARKETING QUICKLY is really helpful workbook. It's a free workbook. And it's easy to sit down each day, for 5 days, for 10 minutes; or, all in one solid hour. Capturing the essence of your restaurant (or cafe, catering company, or brewery!
Izettle
APRIL 30, 2018
It doesn’t matter how awesome your food is – or that your friends think you’re a social genius. Facing angry customers is inevitable for anyone running a restaurant, food truck or food stand. Follow these five steps and transform difficult moments into positive customer experiences. Bam! All of a sudden you’re in front of an upset customer who just started yelling.
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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.
Hot Schedules
JULY 17, 2018
On July 1, 2018, Oregon’s Fair Work Week Act took effect, making the state the first in the U.S. to enact a predictive scheduling law on a statewide level. These new regulations create major challenges and potential costs for restaurant, hospitality and retail employers throughout the state, requiring them to fundamentally change how they schedule their workers.
Uncorkd
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Technology in the restaurant industry is booming and within the next year its impact will be very apparent. The new tech trends that will surely shake up the restaurant industry in 2019, are augmented reality, mobile scheduling apps, and digital beverage management. The 2019 restaurant technology trends will impact almost every step of the dining and running restaurant operations. .
Indoor Media
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
This blog is supposed to be a resource for our customers, both current and potential. We have articles about Coupon Advertising and Brand Advertising. We talk about getting ROI on your advertising, tips for Insurance Agents , Realtors , Restaurants , Dry Cleaners , and Auto Shops. We also understand that the internet is anything but a fad and that you have a choice in advertising.
BNG Point of Sale
OCTOBER 21, 2018
Having good data can make a world of difference when you’re trying to make decisions for your business. Good data can help you know what product is selling really well or when it’s time to retire products that aren’t making you money. A lot of businesses tend to overlook one of the easiest ways to see which items are most profitable, just by looking at your sales reports.
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.
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