Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As the calendar turns towards 2024, the restaurant industry stands at a crossroads, with innovation and adaptation at the heart of its ongoing evolution. This vibrant sector, a cornerstone of the global economy that tantalizes taste buds and fuels job markets, is bracing for transformation that will redefine its future. However, persistent labor shortages are pushing restaurants to explore automation and artificial intelligence to streamline operations – from kitchen management to customer

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

This is a festive, happy, family-oriented time of the year when we all try to think about everything that we are grateful for. Some of us are fortunate to have the time and the resources to enjoy the best of the season. Gifts, special meals, travel, and most importantly – family time consumes the next few weeks. Those of us who fit this description should take the time to think about those who are not so fortunate.

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Crunchtime

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Follow these tips for smooth scheduling at your restaurant this holiday season. Holidays and special events can wreak havoc on restaurant schedules. Managers must account for spikes in demand that can be unpredictable, and employees often request time off during the holidays. A smaller pool of available team members, paired with more customers coming through the door is a recipe for a scheduling dilemma.

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Wasserstrom

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Crafting a well-read mission statement for your restaurant is more important than ever. In this article, we explain what mission statements are, why they are important, how to get started, and provide examples for inspiration. What Is a Mission Statement? A mission statement articulates the core reason the restaurant exists, beyond simply serving food.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Restaurant CEOs find themselves under immense pressure to enhance sales and sustain margins. On top of that, boards of directors, rightfully so, are asking questions that require agility and muscle flex. For public companies, activist investors are calling out for answers to sluggish responses to emerging challenges that characterize the modern foodservice era.

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EATER

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The exterior of the Margaritaville Resort Times Square. | Clay Williams/Eater Who among us can “work in a constant state of alertness”? Ah, Margaritaville Times Square , a land of contrasts. A beacon of beach chill in the middle of New York’s most upsettingly busy neighborhood. A place with terrible food and surprisingly good cocktails. A place that has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy twice in an attempt to refinance $309 million in debt , raising the question, “If Margaritaville is foreclosed,

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2023

A new year brings new beginnings and opportunities for transformation in the restaurant industry. It’s the perfect time to look back on a few things we learned in 2023 – based on recent survey data from our restaurant partners – as well as what we predict for the industry in 2024. A Look Back at 2023 To gauge the state of the restaurant industry, including the industry’s most pertinent worries around food and labor costs, Restaurant365 conducted a survey of over 730 custo

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Crunchtime

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Running, and growing, a multi-unit operation is tough, and only becomes more difficult across dozens, hundreds, or thousands of locations, especially as brands open new stores and try to hire (and retain) more staff. Ensuring efficient operations across every location has always been a priority for multi-unit operators, but now more than ever requires key processes and tools to stay competitive and scale for future success.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In the dynamic and ever-evolving restaurant industry, culinary experiences are shaping customer preferences. After all, this business is all about people with customers at the forefront of decisions being made. In order to achieve long-term success and build essential brand credibility, restaurants must cultivate meaningful experiences and relationships to help drive growth and expansion.

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Buzztime Business

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Buzztime Live Trivia is evolving and is now easier than ever to get into your bar or restaurant. Join us for our webinar on Thursday, January 4th at 1 pm ET/10 am PT. We will discuss what this new live trivia solution is, how easy it is to run a weekly trivia night and make it affordable for your location. Sign up above to join us for a live demonstration and learn more about Buzztime Live Trivia with our Senior Account Manager Travis Bates.

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Sculpture Hospitality

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Keeping track of inventory is paramount to ensuring smooth operations of your bar and maximizing profitability. The days of manual inventory management are long gone, replaced by advanced bar inventory management software that can streamline processes, minimize losses, and enhance overall efficiency.

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EATER

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Lille Allen | Eater Known to 15 million TikTok followers for his candid restaurant reviews and multi-thousand-dollar tips, here’s how the MMA-fighter-turned-social-media-phenomenon became the voice of a generation of diners There is no shortage of food opinions online. (Hi, you’re on Eater.) But over the past year, Keith Lee has emerged as the voice millions of people turn to for their restaurant recommendations.

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Open for Business

DECEMBER 12, 2023

OpenTable is proud to announce a new partnership with Ben’s Friends, a nationwide food and beverage industry support group offering community, hope, and a path forward to those who struggle with substance abuse and addiction. One of the things that makes Ben’s Friends so effective is that they provide all services free of charge to chefs, line cooks, bartenders, servers, back-of-house team members, and so many more.

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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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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A subsidiary of Jean-Georges Restaurant Holding Co., the group manages the restaurant portfolio of New York City's South Street Seaport neighborhood.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2023

If you've been paying attention to the tech scene, you have surely noticed a significant upswing in interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. It seems almost everyone, from social media influencers to evening news anchors, is extolling the capabilities of this emerging tech. From softwares like ChatGPT to self-driving cars like the Tesla Model 3, AI and automation are making remarkable strides In the restaurant industry, these solutions are streamlining various aspects, includ

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Bizimply

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Today's article explores how AI-powered ChatGPT prompts can benefit your hospitality business. Keep reading to find out more! The post </b>How Can I Help You Today? </b> 7 ChatGPT Prompts for Hospitality and Retail Businesses. appeared first on Bizimply.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 29, 2023

I know, I know – New Year’s Resolutions seem to be a waste of time. We all make them and rarely stick to the plan. But lack of execution should never get in the way of planning, dreaming, and setting goals. As Lewis Carroll proclaimed in Alice in Wonderland: “If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there.” So rather than stepping into 2024 without a roadmap and wandering aimlessly for 12 months – it only makes sense to establish a plan, some goals (a few of them lofty) and m

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Speaker: Lauren Barash, Vice President, Brand Marketing

In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program

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EATER

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The Kikkoman soy sauce bottle in its many iterations. | Photos by Nippon & Co, lottaocean , modemedia , and irokk. Photo illustration by Lille Allen Special releases of the iconic soy sauce bottle can fetch hundreds of dollars online, especially among Americans, who have formed a deep relationship with the Japanese brand It’s a shape so ubiquitous it’s become nearly invisible: an easy-to-grip, pear-shaped glass bodice planted on a sturdy base, a tapered neck swooping up to a red cap, and mos

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The role of a restaurant manager is always in motion. There’s always something else to get done, a new fire to put out, and broken things to fix. All of that on top of the everyday tasks from scheduling to payroll to reporting can catch up to you. But there are several different tools to help you manage your restaurant—from single shifts and tasks to top-level overviews showing your business's health.

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The operator of the struggling rotisserie chicken restaurant chain is also accusing US Foods of overcharging for food and keeping supplies low, leading to substitutions and closures.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Not much sours a customer’s perception of a restaurant as fast as unwieldy lines and long waits. Especially for fast-paced establishments, managing wait time expectations is a significant challenge and can cause patrons to leave — or, worse, never return. Although management can’t always eliminate the wait for service entirely, they can use modern technology to set reliable wait time expectations from the start.

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Sante

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Two words seem to be in conflict: consistency and creativity. In business both words are essential ingredients for long-term success; Continue Reading The post CONSISTENT CREATIVITY OR CREATIVE CONSISTENCY appeared first on Santé Magazine.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 26, 2023

I was enjoying my morning power walk on Christmas Eve, taking in the views ever-present in the town I have called my home for more than 40 years. There’s a light dusting of snow on the ground and the crunch under foot of a thin layer of ice crust, the temperature is a balmy 30 degrees – unheard of, this time of year. There is a heavy fog that sits on the ice-covered lake and the scene is a bit surreal.

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EATER

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Asian Americans have claimed the phrase “not too sweet” as a defiant shorthand and a cheeky rallying cry. But is that maxim really true? The finale of every childhood family function was the same. Aunties would unveil a tray of gulab jamun and start to circulate the house, or the servers at whatever restaurant was hosting would plop a bowl on the table in front of us.

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Sculpture Hospitality

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Independent business ownership and franchising are two predominant pathways for entrepreneurs looking to establish their presence in the hospitality industry.

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