Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Every year, a significant number of new restaurants open and almost as many close their doors for good. It is, that spark of “I have a great idea for a restaurant” that drives many people towards the leap into entrepreneurship – a leap that too many are unprepared for. It pains me to see any restaurant close.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. In addition to their main duties, restaurant managers also have to contend with all the unwritten or hidden responsibilities that fall on them.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 2, 2020

If you are a chef or restaurant owner I would like you to begin today with a significant question: “If I had to build this restaurant concept all over again, knowing what I know now, what would it look like – how would it be different? When you ask them to participate – make it clear that you are open to any and all ideas and critique.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 12, 2021

The trials and tribulations associated with the restaurant business are many – it is not an endeavor for the faint of heart. Every chef, and for that matter every professional cook hoping to one day become a chef, MUST understand the business component of operating a restaurant.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 1, 2023

One fact about the restaurant business stands out to me – something I have always appreciated: the kitchen is the great equalizer. I have worked with so many incredible people who bring a multitude of backgrounds, unique competencies, and yes, in some cases, baggage to the work of a restaurant.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

As a restaurant owner, you know how difficult it is to win a customer's attention and make them keep coming back to your restaurant. 6 Tips on Creating a Winning Restaurant Newsletter. 10 Restaurant Newsletter Ideas. Benefits of Having an Engaging Newsletter for Your Restaurant Business.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

This rise in digital interactions has made it critical for restaurants to have well-designed websites. In this ultimate restaurant website design guide for beginners, you’ll learn: How to prepare for a website makeover. How to promote your restaurant’s website. Restaurant website design ideas from real restaurants.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

We all know the challenges facing restaurants right now – there is little benefit in reiterating the problems. What needs to be addressed is: “ How do we build trust among customers, trust that the restaurant will keep them safe, and how do we generate enough sales and in turn – profit, to keep the operation moving forward?

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7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Restaurants took a major hit from COVID-19 in 2020, with sales dropping by 79% in mid-March. If your restaurant was forced to shut down during the worst of the pandemic, then you’re not alone. Pssst, if this is your first opening, check out our blog on How to Start a Restaurant! ] 1 Set goals for the event ??

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 15, 2022

It is also this potential that allows teachers to change the direction of a young student’s life, a garden expert to beautifully landscape a home, a plumber to turn copper into a work of art, an electrician to properly wire a house, or a cook to prepare a perfect restaurant meal. Each person has something to offer and a need to do so.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

Fortunately, there are things that restaurateurs can do to mitigate revenue loss now and prepare their businesses for success after the storm has passed. We’ve created this COVID-19 restaurant closure guide to help restaurateurs like you navigate these difficult times. Here are some things to think about before you shut your doors.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 24, 2020

Yesterday, I read an emotional, well-written, soul-crushing article by Gabrielle Hamilton – chef/owner of Prune Restaurant in New York City. She spoke from the heart of her “all-in” commitment to her restaurant and staff over the past 20 years while addressing the countless challenges that face independent restaurateurs across the country.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In a paradigm shift for the dining industry, restaurants are harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to tailor their menus to the individual nutritional needs of customers through personalized online ordering systems. This enables restaurants to adapt and evolve their menus proactively.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In the restaurant industry, every bit counts. In this blog post, we will discuss suggestive selling and how it can improve your restaurant's bottom line. In this blog post, we will discuss suggestive selling and how it can improve your restaurant's bottom line. Suggestive selling techniques for restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 10, 2022

If you are a restaurant owner in 2022, you need to be on TikTok. I know what you’re thinking, “It’s a video social network, where the heck does my restaurant fit in there?” TikTok is the perfect place for restaurants to be due to its younger demographic, high engagement levels, and growth potential.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

So, here goes: THE PROS ABOUT WORKING IN RESTAURANTS: CREATIVITY Cooks are technicians and accomplished craftspeople, but they are also artists with the ultimate vehicle of expression – the plate. Structure is critical to success and comforting to those engaged in it. PHYSICALLY DEMANDING Simply put – the work is hard.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In a world where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the freedom of remote work blend seamlessly, there’s a unique place that’s redefining our idea of public spaces. Ramon Aguilar, driven by a dream to open his restaurant and a family legacy in the coffee business, set out to change the game. The result?

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 3, 2020

As you move through IDEATION that will help to define what your restaurant concept, menu, systems, and staffing will look like as we eventually move out of this crisis, it is just as important to discuss and plan for the things that can go wrong.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2020

For the restaurant operator caught up in the current, somewhat bleak reality of the business environment we are living in – there is hope in knowing how resilient the business of food can be. Ask your guests for advice and ideas that might help the business that they are a part of. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.”.

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Social Media Communication Loyalty Program Training 436

7 Shifts

JANUARY 7, 2021

With a new year comes new challenges, and after the year for the industry that was 2020, we want to help set your restaurant up for success in 2021. As restaurants reopen and business starts to pick up again, it’s important you pick up your marketing plan, too. Which is where your restaurant marketing plan comes in.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. In addition to their main duties, restaurant managers also have to contend with all the unwritten or hidden responsibilities that fall on them.

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 4, 2023

An insight into upcoming holidays and marketing strategies every restaurant owner needs to embrace. As the world comes alive with holiday spirit, it’s imperative that restaurant owners stay ahead of the game. Seasonal Menu Overhaul The taste of nostalgia is potent during the holidays. The festive season is upon us!

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Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 1, 2023

For any successful restaurant, understanding what the customer desires is crucial. With its blend of traditional flavors and modern gastronomical techniques, Japanese cuisine is both a culinary delight and a fascinating restaurant concept. 1 This trend is reflected in the number of Japanese restaurants popping up across America.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 30, 2020

As some states begin to entertain loosening restrictions and easing out of “stay at home” directives – restaurants will consider their options. This can happen through menu design, working with minimal labor, and staying away from any frills of dining. Cash Flow: Restaurants should not view profit as a goal during Phase One.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Restaurant brands around the world are finding that their audience is craving something more than pretty pictures of delectable dishes, but rather a need for community and discussion. The landscape of digital marketing is constantly evolving, presenting both challenges and opportunities for restaurant operators. The future is digital.

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Bottleneck Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

After the successful launch of its first virtual brand/restaurant, Secret Sauce , Bottleneck is launching Rebel’s Hot Chicken on November 30th, 2021, the bold new carryout and delivery concept operating out of the group’s Old Town Pour House location in Chicago and City Works in Wheeling, IL. Place Your Order.

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The Restaurant Group

MAY 18, 2022

4 Steps for Conducting a Restaurant Feasibility Study. Are you thinking about starting a restaurant but aren’t sure if it will be a business success? A feasibility study can help test the viability of your idea. Remember, your goal is to make your restaurant a place people want to visit. Who are they?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2021

You set yourself up for success by finding the right niche for your restaurant. By focusing on niche marketing , your restaurant will flourish. When you take these factors into consideration, you can find the customers most likely to be interested in your restaurant. Restaurant Type. What is Niche Marketing?

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Preparing a menu? Let them know about sales, food cost, labor cost, changes in vendor prices, increases in utilities, mortgage or lease arrangements, and how profitable or unprofitable the restaurant is. What will often be surprising is that your staff members will have great ideas on how to save money and increase sales.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

While your restaurant may feature a diverse menu, delicious food, a great ambiance, and excellent customer service, you will still struggle to build a customer base without promoting it. The fact is that running a successful restaurant is more than just offering good food and good service. Emphasize Best-Selling Items.

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Marketing SEO Front of House Website Management 217

Next Restaurants

MAY 12, 2021

Managing a bar is only half of the way and it is not enough to get successful returns, especially if you’re a newcomer in the field. An account on social media is not only an opportunity to present the activities of a bar or restaurant. Create visuals using the attributes and the main ideas of your bar. Be Prepared for Holidays.

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Bar Marketing Email Marketing Social Media 162

Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 23, 2024

Buying an existing restaurant can offer several advantages associated with investing in a proven concept. Yet, purchasing a restaurant can bring a new set of challenges that are worth considering before you take the plunge. Launch vs. buy: Should you buy a restaurant? There are several advantages to buying a restaurant.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 2, 2020

Learn from your mistakes, and hold on to your successes – they will continue to serve you well through any crisis. [] SHARE WITH OTHERS. Every other restaurant owner, manager, and chef is facing the exact same challenges that you are. Restaurant Consulting. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. You are not alone.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

What are the benefits of self-operated delivery for restaurants? These fees, when not managed, cut deep into razor-thin margins, and in some cases, can contribute to a restaurant closing for good. Without existing apps, this lives on your restaurant’s website. Get Your Kitchen and Menu Ready to Go ??

Online Ordering 341

Online Ordering Ordering Customer Service Food Order 341

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2021

You may serve the best food on the block, but if your restaurant doesn't match its dishes with plausible customer service, your customers may never come back. That's why it's important to provide an outstanding dining experience from the second your customer's enter your restaurant, till the moment they leave. Table of Contents.

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Indoor Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Many customers may feel better eating takeout than visiting your restaurant in person due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This underscores the importance of promoting takeout as a restaurant business. Some creative restaurant promotion ideas can help promote your restaurant takeout business to keep your customers coming back.

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Loyalty Program Email Marketing Social Media Advertising 78

Focus POS

DECEMBER 22, 2021

A Recipe for Successful Restaurant Management. The restaurant industry has always been competitive, and it’s challenging to make profits and stay solvent. FSR magazine reports that 60 percent of restaurants don’t make it past their first year, and 80 percent go out of business within five years. Beat the Odds.

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