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How Restaurants are Evolving Labor with Third-Party Delivery in 2021

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The restaurant industry will look back on 2020 as the spark that changed how it does business. The share of front of house shifts have dropped 7.6% Before March of 2020, front of house shifts made up 34% of all shifts. We asked hundreds of restaurant professionals to find out. of revenue. since March 2020.

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A 2021 Guide to Kitchen Staffing During the Back of House Labor Shortage

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The challenge is, the restaurant industry has been struggling with a shortage of chefs and other back of house staff for several years now. Back in 2019, TouchBistro’s Annual Industry Report found that seven in 10 restaurants in the U.S. were experiencing a labor shortage. million jobs – or 12% – short of pre-pandemic levels.

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5 Ways to Develop Your Restaurant's Tip Strategy, According to Experts

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But we kept the back-of-house revenue share program for our kitchen teams, where regardless of what position you work in the kitchen, you get a certain percentage of revenue earned. Kelly Phillips - Founder and Hospitality Director @ Destination Unknown Restaurants in Washington, D.C. Table of Contents. 5 Tips on Tipping.

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How Virtual Brands Can Help Restaurants Expand Their Reach and Drive Sales

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These spaces are only used to prepare food for off-premises consumption; there is no dining room, curbside pickup or drive thru, which means operators can get by on skeleton back-of-house (BOH) crews. Breaking Into New Dayparts. One way to do this is by breaking into new dayparts. Micro-Niche Concepts that Cater to the Specific.

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On World Food Safety Day, Here’s How Internet of Things Solutions Can Help

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In fact, the growth of digital food management solutions from 2021 to 2026 is predicted to be $2.39 dollars in 2021 , up over 20 percent from the previous year. Today, technology is revolutionizing food safety practices by enabling centralized and automated solutions. trillion U.S.

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Restaurant Cyber Security: How To Prevent Data Breaches

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According to data from IBM , in 2021 the average cost of a data breach in restaurants cost $3.03 Given the nature of how restaurants operate —with complex systems in the FOH and BOH —ensuring that receive orders, collect payment, and pay teams—here are numerous areas of the business that could be breached. Table of Contents.

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21 Restaurant Interior Design & Decor Ideas to Inspire You in 2021

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Try using textures, patterns, or even objects like the Taiwan Noodle House in Beijing, China. Whip up a feast for the eyes with restaurant interior design that wows your customers, while building brand recognition and loyalty. In fact, color alone can influence up to 90% of a guest’s initial impression. The added benefit? Image Source ].

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