The Restaurant Group
MAY 13, 2024
Crafting a Profit-Driven Menu: Expert Tips From TRG Restaurant Consultants Optimizing your restaurant menu helps with your profitability if done right. As a crucial part of your success, TRG Consulting can help you craft a strategic profit-driven menu. We provide analysis and menu creation services that don’t simply showcase your food offerings but also boost your bottom line.
Wasserstrom
MAY 15, 2024
The restaurant industry is abuzz with a concept borrowed from other sectors: dynamic pricing. This strategy involves adjusting menu prices based on factors like time of day, customer demand, and even weather. While not entirely new, technology and consumer interest are creating a potential tipping point for its widespread adoption. Dynamic Pricing in the News […] The post Will Dynamic Pricing Hit the Menus?
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Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 15, 2024
Sixty one percent of diners would leave a drive-thru line with five or more cars in front of them, according to a survey on QSR ordering preferences from Xenial. Long lines do not have to scare customers away, however: 91 percent of diners who say they would skip or leave the line if there were too many cars also say they would be more likely to stay if they previously experienced speedy drive-thru service at the same restaurant.
SpotOn
MAY 13, 2024
One-third of tipped restaurant workers report no change in their tips over the last year A majority of tipped workers still expect the standard 15% - 20% tip Technology is providing a solution for improved guest experience and enabling tipped workers to take home more pay SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 13, 2024 — The emergence of preset tip amounts and requests for tips in spaces outside the hospitality industry has some Americans feeling burnt out from the concept of tipping altogether
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There’s a new overtime salary threshold that will impact employers across the country. If you have an employee making less than $43,888 on July 1 or less than $58,656 on January 1, you’re going to have to start paying overtime. Download Paycor’s guide to learn: Which groups of employees are affected? How should you classify employees? Best ways to mitigate risk.
Open for Business
MAY 16, 2024
Menus can be refreshed and hospitality can be fine-tuned, but your restaurant’s success ultimately boils down to discoverability. Diners are doing more research than ever and a restaurant website is a critical touchpoint of the guest experience. Creating a digital extension of your brand gives you the opportunity to start winning over guests before they reach the table.
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TastyIgniter
MAY 12, 2024
This blog post provides valuable insights on how to improve restaurant excellence by focusing on both front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) operations. Key strategies include training FOH staff in hospitality and SOPs, leveraging technology to streamline processes, optimizing seating and wait times, fostering transparency within the BOH team, and implementing a reward system to incentivize excellence.
Sculpture Hospitality
MAY 15, 2024
Running a restaurant is both an art and a science. While creating delicious menu items and delighting customers might be your true driving factor for owning your business, understanding its financial health is equally as important.
The Eat Restaurant
MAY 17, 2024
During busy evenings at your restaurant, stress levels can run high. But, the last thing you should do is drop the ball on guests waiting outside. This is where a reliable waitlist system comes in.
Clover - Restaurants
MAY 14, 2024
Because starting a restaurant in California can require a lot of time, passion, and budget, we’ve prepared this opening a restaurant in California checklist on how to help successfully open a restaurant in the country’s golden state. 1. Determine the concept of your restaurant There are over 68,000 restaurants in California, so it’s incredibly important to determine a unique concept that could help you stand out.
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There’s a new overtime salary threshold that will impact employers across the country. If you have an employee making less than $43,888 on July 1 or less than $58,656 on January 1, you’re going to have to start paying overtime. Download Paycor’s guide to learn: Which groups of employees are affected? How should you classify employees? Best ways to mitigate risk.
Culinary Cues
MAY 16, 2024
It’s 2 a.m. and you’re wide awake knowing that in sixty more minutes your workday begins. It’s been this way, your routine, for more than a dozen years now. The sun won’t even break the horizon for a few more hours as you pour that first cup of coffee and look out your window to the dark, quiet, peaceful night. In earlier years it was common for police to pull you over on the way to work thinking that you must be driving home from a local bar after last call.
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 13, 2024
Tastes and preferences constantly change as trends come and go, keeping the restaurant industry on its toes. But two non-negotiables have remained strong for diners: convenience and loyalty. With digital and frictionless experiences at the forefront, diners are seeking their favorite restaurants in new, more affordable ways. The NCR Voyix 2024 Digital Commerce Index revealed nearly half (48 percent) of consumers dine out less than they used to because inflation is top of the menu.
EATER
MAY 15, 2024
Heedayah Lockman Get in, losers, we’re going to make some mozzarella You’ve seen the videos: A woman, apron tied around her waist, plunges her hands into a bowl of soft, bubbly dough. She speaks in dulcet tones — or perhaps not at all — as she details the two-day process of mixing, proofing, and baking a loaf of sourdough. She makes cheese from scratch for the homemade macaroni and cheese that she lovingly serves to her children.
SpotOn
MAY 13, 2024
As the summer season approaches, bringing with it longer days and warmer weather, restaurants have a golden opportunity to welcome waves of customers looking for memorable dining experiences. From crafting a summer menu that celebrates seasonal ingredients to offering cool beverages can enhance customer loyalty, adapting to the busy season with innovative menu ideas and online ordering can set your restaurant apart.
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Crunchtime
MAY 15, 2024
It was a typical bustling Friday rush. However, during this particular shift, chaos unfolded that would test the resolve of the staff and reveal unexpected compliance issues. As general manager (GM), I can’t say I didn’t see this coming. In fact, I tried to signal the alarm to leadership many times, along with my team, who often felt their feedback fell on deaf ears.
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 14, 2024
Denver-based chef Justin Cucci has long been a champion for sustainability at his farm-to table eateries. To date, he has opened six restaurants and venues, turning a former mortuary, gas station and brothel all into restaurants with globally inspired locally sourced menus. Cucci also wanted to create a sustainable culture for his employees and implemented a self-funded 100-percent employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) so his 325-plus Edible Beats employees will now share in the long-term financi
EATER
MAY 13, 2024
Bethlehem is available May 14, wherever books are sold. Fadi Kattan’s new cookbook celebrates Palestine through recipes, photos, and written portraits “Imagine we meet in New York, and you tell me, ‘You know what, take me to Bethlehem with you,’” Fadi Kattan said on a Zoom call a few days ago to discuss his new cookbook Bethlehem: A Celebration of Palestinian Food.
Sling
MAY 15, 2024
Scheduling can be demanding, especially for a business that requires 24/7 attention. It’s a delicate balance: You must ensure your business needs are met while also keeping your employees’ well-being top of mind. A 4 on 4 off schedule might just be the solution. In this article, we’ll walk you through what a 4 on 4 off schedule is, how it works, and its pros and cons.
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.
Restaurant Business
MAY 17, 2024
The fast-food chain has completed its acquisition of Carrols Restaurant Group, its largest franchisee. The deal will help the brand speed remodels and change its model of franchisee ownership.
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 15, 2024
Sixty one percent of diners would leave a drive-thru line with five or more cars in front of them, according to a survey on QSR ordering preferences from Xenial. Long lines do not have to scare customers away, however: 91 percent of diners who say they would skip or leave the line if there were too many cars also say they would be more likely to stay if they previously experienced speedy drive-thru service at the same restaurant.
EATER
MAY 16, 2024
While some organizations have made strides to provide child care for restaurant staff, easy child care solutions are far from the norm for restaurant workers When Lisa Baptiste worked as a restaurant host, it was a constant puzzle finding someone to watch her 6-year-old Kennard. From Wednesday to Sunday, she’d be at the Brooklyn restaurant Beso, which serves a mix of Caribbean and American comfort food, until closing, sometimes as late as 3 a.m.; her shifts could be as short as 10 hours or as lo
Wasserstrom
MAY 17, 2024
Running a profitable restaurant is a challenge in the best of times, let alone in the 2020s. To make do, many restaurants are saving money by shaving down their menu. However, blindly slashing dishes isn’t the best solution. To help your restaurant increase profit margins, we present a strategic approach for streamlining menus and ingredient […] The post Streamline Your Menu for Success appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.
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HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.
Restaurant Business
MAY 16, 2024
Rants about Chipotle's portion shrinkage are viral on TikTok, but the fast-casual chain insists nothing has changed and guests can just ask for more.
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 17, 2024
According to Culinary Hospitality Outreach Wellness, 63 percent of hospitality workers suffer from depression, 84 percent feel stress from their jobs and 65 percent report using substances at work. May is Mental Health Month – and it’s clear that millions of restaurant workers need help. Society Insurance, which provides coverage to the hospitality industry, wants to share resources restaurants should be leveraging and implementing, such as creating an Employee Assistance Program as
EATER
MAY 13, 2024
Getty Images Why do so many cookbooks these days include shots of bare skin? A version of this post originally appeared in the May 12, 2024 , installment of Dining In With Eater at Home , a newsletter highlighting the people, products, and trends inspiring how we cook now. Subscribe now. By the time that Le Sud , the third cookbook from the Paris-based recipe developer and food stylist Rebekah Peppler, hit shelves at the end of April, I’d already spent months living vicariously through its digit
Squirrel Systems
MAY 17, 2024
The restaurant industry is dynamic and constantly evolving, making growth and expansion exciting and challenging for operators. Successful growth requires a strategic approach that balances revenue planning, technology integration, and effective staffing choices. Restaurant operators can create a stable and sustainable growth path by focusing on these key areas.
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There’s no way around it: sometimes employees need your help. Use this free template to clarify expectations, share resources, and set a timeline. Best case scenario, this process helps them improve. Worst case, your great recordkeeping keeps you compliant even if they move on. Download the template today!
Restaurant Business
MAY 14, 2024
The multi-concept restaurant operator said it would also like its Smokey Bones barbecue concept to become a public company.
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 16, 2024
On average, restaurant SEO campaigns can see a 500 percent ROI after three years , so there’s massive potential for you to use SEO to grow your restaurant. This article will walk you through a weekly restaurant SEO checklist that you can follow to improve sales in three months. From there, you can grow more if you continue to work on this stuff. 1.
EATER
MAY 14, 2024
From the meats to the sides, pitmaster Chuck Charnichart guarantees an “explosion of flavor” at her Lockhart, Texas barbecue joint In the Texas Hill Country, barbecue is the stuff of legends. You have likely heard of Lockhart, the tiny town that is, officially, the state’s barbecue capital. And for decades, the scene was ruled by just a few smoke-stained joints — Smitty’s, Black’s, and Kreuz Market are among the most iconic — but now Barbs B Q, a restaurant helmed by 25-year-old pitmaster Chuck
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