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Effectively Targeting and Marketing to Gen Z

Modern Restaurant Management

Born between 1995-2012, they range from seven to 24 years of age. It’s more cost-effective for many companies than hiring, training, and deploying a fully-staffed internal marketing and digital department. A strong digital presence is a must to engage with these powerful young consumers to keep them coming back for more.

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Would You Fly Around the World for Your Favorite Food Creator?

EATER

Elizabeth Minchilli has been offering food tours in Rome since 2012 and has long collaborated with culinary figures, like chef and restaurateur Evan Kleiman, for group travel. Still, some experiences, like taking an overnight train, are new to her too. Tway Da Bae A meal during one of Tu Nguyns Vietnam trips.

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Medellín’s Cafes and Farms Are Taking Back Colombian Coffee

EATER

For decades, their primary business was exporting beans, but in 2012 they turned their attention to the local market with a cafe on Medellín’s Primavera Street. The family eventually expanded to eight locations across the city, training locals to become baristas.

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Managing Gen Z Employees: A Guide for Restaurant Owners

Goliath Consulting

As the newest generation to enter the workforce, Generation Z (those born between 1997 and 2012) brings unique characteristics, values, and expectations. Restaurants should leverage technology for training, scheduling, and communication. Here are some key strategies to consider: 1.

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7 Restaurant Management Book Recommendations

7 Shifts

Topics: Hospitality; hiring and training staff; building workplace culture. ?? Published: 2012 ?? It’s like having the most experienced head guiding you through the essentials such as finance, operations, training, and IRS regulations. Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business. ?? Published: 2009 ??

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Tips on Hiring and Retaining Young Employees

Goliath Consulting

Gen-Z are those born from the years 1997-2012. Offer mentorship and training. The best way to avoid this is to offer proper training initially. From there, managers can decide which training will benefit them, such as customer service training, bookkeeping, relearning the menu, and more. Contact Us.

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McDonald’s Considers Radical Concepts Like Emergency Childcare to Entice Workers

EATER

Last year, McDonald’s franchisees polled thousands of workers to evaluate how they could improve compensation, and found that enhanced flexibility, job training, and better wages topped the list.

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