7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

It means guests love the food you serve so much that one location simply won’t cut it — and you get to serve more customers, generate more revenue , and expand your business. You won't be able to refer to your previous restaurant opening playbook and follow it to the letter. Table of Contents. New Concept or Replicate?

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 1, 2024

Pushing through the swinging kitchen doors I am engulfed by the smells, sounds, and oh such intense heat from a busy operation. As an evening sous chef for the operation, I expected to be insanely busy trying to juggle all these different events. Organized chaos would be the right phrase to use.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Consider this – the menu is the most important component of a successful restaurant and once designed it can, and should, impact every other aspect of the business. This menu is developed using analytical data that is drawn from surveys and historical reference to other restaurants within a community or region.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

We here at 7shifts hope that 2021 has been the fresh start for your business that we all needed! In an effort to make your year even better, we’re launching an exciting new referral program for 7shifts—where you get $100 for every friend successfully referred! If you know any restaurant that would love 7shifts—refer them!

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Become world-class at whatever you attempt in the business of food and “keeping it simple” is not a copout, it might be the most important words of advice. In Singapore, 2016, Chan Hon Meng of Hawker Chan’s and Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle both won a Michelin star for their street-food establishments.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2021

You can reference average party size, takeout vs. on-premise orders, the popular menu items, and other key metrics to to forecast restaurant sales. Table of Contents. Need a Holiday Work Schedule? Gathering Employee Availability & Feedback. Hire Additional Staff in Time. Handling Time Off Requests. Implementing a Holiday Work Schedule.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

How many times has the job been referred to as “flipping hamburgers” or working in a “greasy spoon”? This was the first time that anyone actually referred to the kitchen as a great place to learn, grow, and get a foothold on a career. I have thanked that manager (in my heart) countless times for that advice over the years.

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Bingage

APRIL 16, 2024

In this blog, we are uncovering the top 5 most trusted Loyalty programs in India for restaurants and small businesses. Starting a Restaurant business is easy, but running a successful business is a tough task. It provides an omnichannel marketing platform for businesses including SMS, Whatsapp marketing, email marketing etc.

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Bingage

APRIL 16, 2024

In this blog, we are uncovering the top 5 most trusted Loyalty programs in India for restaurants and small businesses. Starting a Restaurant business is easy, but running a successful business is a tough task. It provides an omnichannel marketing platform for businesses including SMS, Whatsapp marketing, email marketing etc.

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Loyalty Program 2024 Email Marketing Coupons 104

7 Shifts

APRIL 29, 2021

Business tax returns (IRS Form 1120 or IRS 1120-S). Note for businesses who opened in 2020: the Applicant's original business model should have contemplated at least 33.00% of gross receipts in onsite sales to the public.). Businesses that have filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy. A business or group with more than 20 locations.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2023

In terms of a restaurant, it might be: “We expect to grow our business by 20%, win the James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant, earn a Michelin Star, or reach a profit after taxes of 9%”. No one – I repeat – NO ONE – will ever be excited about a business (sporting team or restaurant) with lackluster goals, or none at all.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2020

My first business was running a Thai restaurant while in college with a couple of friends, so seeing how hard the restaurant industry has been hit by COVID-19 recently hits close to home. Here are four ways to source and hire workers more quickly as cities begin to reopen for business. Leverage Referrals.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 3, 2023

He is referred to as the hit maker for bands. It amazes me every time I visit a restaurant – the important things that we miss. With menus the focus is, and always has been, on the protein, the center of the plate. Where we fall short is in the details of that menu, the complements, the “tag along” ingredients. THE QUALITY OF THE ROLL.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

An owner for whom I worked years ago referred to it as the Total Dining Experience and I have held on to this concept ever since. For the past six months I have been committed to an exercise regimen thanks to my Apple Watch. The commitment has become a habit that I don’t intend to break. How much time and effort are placed on this?

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 7, 2021

So, first step – let’s refer to it as a challenge. STATE OF MIND: Many are approaching this challenge as a roadblock to success, something that is preventing restaurants from finally getting their groove back and watching cash flow exceed the cost of doing business. Making the effort to solve those problems is another story.

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7 Shifts

MAY 11, 2022

If your restaurant is open 24/7 or needs workers outside its normal hours of service, your business might benefit from a swing shift schedule , which ensures you have the right amount of coverage at the right times. Swing shift schedules keep a restaurant properly-staffed for its normal business hours, plus or minus setup time for the day.

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EATER

APRIL 16, 2024

This popular saying in Colombia (which mirrors sayings elsewhere like “the shoemaker’s child always goes barefoot”) references the way specialists often forget to share their gifts with their own communities. About 60 percent of their business still comes from exports, but they’re hoping to get to a 50-50 split with domestic sales.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 18, 2023

The important thing about those moments in time is their value as a reference. Whenever we (chefs) look back on our time in the kitchen, we’re able to categorize experiences in one of three silos: a learning experience, mission accomplished, or inspiration. I never want to be in that position again, so what have I learned?”

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 31, 2022

A restaurant business plan is one of the most (if not the most) essential elements in getting a new restaurant off the ground. There are a few reasons for this: A business plan is typically the first thing any lender or investor will want to look at. You'll have a document to reference during the planning or opening of your restaurant.

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Point of Sale Back of House Document Download 397

Culinary Cues

JULY 14, 2023

Competition is healthy if you use it as a reference to improve. These are the most significant words of advice I ever received. I have carried this mantra with me for more than fifty-years, a roadmap to not just success but a model that allows hard working people to sleep at night. Why settle for “okay” when you can be “world-class”?

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Chowly

APRIL 11, 2024

The more prepared you can be as a small-to-midsize restaurateur, the more you’ll gain from any business conference you attend. Save yourself time by being intentional with what keynote events and daily sessions you want to attend, selecting those that are most relevant to you and your business. Bring business cards.

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Social Media Small Business Events Customer Experience 105

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

We started the Restaurant Growth Podcast in 2021 to provide a platform for the best and brightest minds in the restaurant and hospitality industry. We wanted to take a look back and highlight some of our favorite moments during our first season. Cali BBQ in Spring Valley, CA is more than a barbecue restaurant. It's a full-on media company.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

In a restaurant, forecasting is using data to predict how much the business can expect in sales in a given time period. In a restaurant, forecasting is using data to predict how much the business can expect in sales in a given time period. Like all businesses, restaurants need to make money to survive. Profit Estimation.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Look around you – identify the companies, businesses, or individuals whom you admire – you know, the ones that seem to win a lot and fit into that category of “successful”. Even more important – these are the companies, businesses, or individuals that seem to enjoy what they are all about. Is this where you want to be?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Most restaurant owners work hard to make sure their restaurant is a clean environment that provides a hygienic experience for customers and workers. A clean restaurant improves the overall dining experience and more importantly, prevents people from getting sick while eating your food. Ensure they are Experts Not all cleaners are created equal.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2024

Providing a small gift card to your restaurant when they fill out the survey helps ensure that customers make the time to do your survey and encourages them to return to your business later. Restaurant managers balance several responsibilities while taking care of staff and guest needs. For every question you ask, ensure it has its objective.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Let’s face it – ours is not the only business with highs and lows – talk with anyone and they will gladly relay their feelings about this. Ahh…the quote we all remember from Charles Dicken’s – A Tale of Two Cities. We may not remember too much from the rest of the story, but we do remember that line.

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Employee Relations Fine Dining Training Communication 385

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2021

Ask for References and Experience. Make sure the security company you plan to work with has the knowledge and experience with your industry, and the processes needed to keep your business, employees, and customers safe. Additionally, if you are interested in working with a particular company, you should ask to receive ample references.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 23, 2024

As many as 90% of women and 70% of men working in restaurants reportedly experience some form of sexual harassment, according to the Harvard Business Review. Harassment complaints come to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) from service industry workers more often than from any other sector, NPR reported in 2021. (A

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Sling

AUGUST 15, 2022

Verification of employment vs. reference check Why conduct verification of employment? Verification of employment vs. reference check. It’s not uncommon to hear the terms “verification of employment” and “reference check” used to refer to the same activity. Such references can be both professional and personal.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2023

Understanding the Importance of Brand Purpose In today’s marketplace, brand purpose refers to the reason for your restaurant’s existence beyond making a profit. More than ever, consumers, particularly those in Gen Z, are drawn to businesses with a clearly defined purpose.

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Social Media Loyalty Program Communication Sustainability 167

Next Restaurants

AUGUST 17, 2022

5 Cybersecurity Tips to Protect Your Online Restaurant Business. Hence, encrypting data makes it challenging for hackers to pilfer details from your business site and customers. Verify other background details, including their employment record and references. You may refer to the email provider for instructions.

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Email Marketing Certification Employee Relations Online Ordering 152

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The restaurant and food service industries, like many businesses that rely on hourly employees, are impacted by a significant restaurant labor shortage, low retention rates, and high absenteeism. What business can afford to lose three quarters of its workforce every year? Meanwhile, 10.6 But that means 62.1 He is a phenomenal worker.”

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Loyalty Program Hiring Customer Service Training 117

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2022

As the center of modern restaurant operations, POS systems and accompanying integrations can help manage all aspects of a business — from payments to tracking and understanding sales trends. Keeping a restaurant properly staffed has become a crucial business concern amid the pandemic. Monitoring Supply Can Curb Waste and Loss.

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Future Food

OCTOBER 30, 2023

As a Food and Hospitality Consultant working with shopping centres, mixed use development and stand-alone businesses in Australia, I share with you the many operational challenges I see across many different sectors. Future Food and the Sydney Fish Market are working together to ensure an exceptional level of operating standards.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In a recent Alignable poll , restaurants topped a list of industries worried about the delta variant and 88 percent of those establishments said they feared the variant will impede their rebound efforts and hurt their businesses. Managing brands online is rapidly growing in importance, particularly in this pandemic business environment.

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Sustainability Guest Recovery Customer Experience SEO 227

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

Environmental Consciousness – Consumer awareness and desire for more sustainable options is encouraging upcycling and waste reduction efforts that are good for business and good for the planet. Eight-six percent of dames surveyed agreed that chef driven fast casual restaurants are filling a consumer desire for high quality menu items.

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