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Behind the Scenes: Cinco de Mayo Prep

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In 2018, Womply estimated restaurants saw a 44-percent increase on Cinco de Mayo over a typical day. Last year, the CGA by NIQ On Premise Impact Report which uses BeverageTrak data to track food and drinks sales across mainland bars and restaurants – both chains and independents – saw a one-percent uplift thoughout the U.S

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Our Wage Models are Broken

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The practice has proven to increase instances of sexual harassment , reliance on food stamps , and continues to uphold the financial instability of so many employees in our industry. We apply an 18% service charge to all in-house food and beverage orders. In other words, tips can legally be split between kitchen and waitstaff.

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Modernize Your Recall Management Plan with Digital and Automated Strategies

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We’re in an unusual time when troubled supply chains are suddenly top of mind for the average American: supply chain woes have become fodder for late-night television hosts, and countless headlines warn us that we should’ve started our holiday shopping yesterday. Increasing Risk of Food Recalls Highlights Need for Planning.

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Restaurants Pivot to the new ‘Post-COVID’ Consumer Behavior Patterns

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It’s not enough just to recover, retail and specifically restaurants and the food industry are compelled to pivot, adapt and create a model that will endure. Here are five trends in the restaurant industry to consider post-COVID: Labor Supply, Wages and Automation. Food Trucks Factor in the New Normal.

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Restaurant Marketing Has Evolved: Unlock the Preferences of the Modern Customer

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2023 brought new challenges to the table for the restaurant industry, from rising food prices due to inflation to continued disruptions in the supply chain. In addition to the abovementioned sources of data, an increase in reservation and food delivery app use has led to a surplus of diner data.

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Investing In Digital Technology Is Investing in Food Safety

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Today’s modern restaurant operators face challenges that no other generation has faced, thanks to COVID-19 closures, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, menu labeling, and food safety challenges. It is the industry's primary responsibility to be sure the food they sell and serve to consumers is safe.

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Managing Diner Expectations this Holiday Season

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As the restaurant industry begins to rebuild itself, restaurants are now confronted with supply chain shortages as well as a labor shortage. Over the last 18 months, restaurants have managed incredibly difficult challenges, primarily driven by having to operate with new, constantly evolving safety guidelines.