Social Hospitality: Restaurants

MARCH 27, 2020

Let’s focus on steps you can take to market your hotel or restaurant during the coronavirus crisis. There’s still an audience out there that will eventually re-engage with your brand; the key is to connect with them. Then, watch market trends related to your industry and your destination. Consider Your Employees.

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MARCH 3, 2023

Consumers want restaurant experiences : 84 percent of consumers say going out to a restaurant with family and friends is a better use of their leisure time than cooking and cleaning up. Eighty-seven percent of operators say they'll likely hire additional employees during the next 6–12 months if qualified applicants are available.

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JULY 16, 2021

The restaurant industry isn’t totally out of the coronavirus pandemic woods yet, but those that have survived this long have proved their resilience and agility in adapting to once-in-a-lifetime (hopefully) circumstances. The carryout-only brand of It’s Just Wings, operating out of Chili’s kitchens.

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DECEMBER 14, 2021

The challenges our teams have faced over the last two years specifically has made us value our employees now more than ever. As it relates to the labor crunch, we’re seeing in restaurant brands across the board: An impact in top-line revenue because customers aren't being served. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

As general counsel to over a dozen restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area and Orange County, I have seen a lot of changes since the first shutdown orders came out in March. Others have brought employees back that were only temporarily furloughed and have questions about accrued sick leave. Challenging, but not impossible.

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

We will continue to evaluate tech solutions and find what best enhances the Fogo experience for both our guests and employees. In 2023, we can anticipate businesses really focusing in on value and doing what they can to attract and retain both employees and guests. – Barry McGowan, CEO, Fogo de Chão.

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EATER

AUGUST 24, 2022

What really stood out to Ruby Luna about Amy’s Kitchen was the message. They said, ‘We are like family here,’ and when they said that, they made me feel like I was going to be part of a family work environment,” says Luna, a former Amy’s Kitchen employee. By July, the company announced the plant would close.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

When life presents unexpected expenses, such as urgent car or home repairs, an emergency fund can help keep families afloat, and prevent them from taking on debt or missing payments. It’s one more way we can show how much we care about our employees. “We are very excited about our partnership with SaverLife.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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JULY 16, 2021

Take it one step further by diving into their lifestyle habits and spending patterns. Reference secondary research studies or create your surveys and questionnaires to send out to a select group of people! When scoping out the zones, take note of which areas have already existing coffee shops. Don't stop there!

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Also, in today's Covid challenged environment, Citrus safeguards both employees and customers by completely eliminating contact, enabling businesses to thrive, providing a safe pickup experience for all. Menish Gupta, Citrus CEO, commented: "Today's curbside pick-up logistics are inefficient and disorganized.

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EATER

MAY 4, 2021

Pandemic-related shutdowns proved just how fragile the restaurant ecosystem has always been, while last summer’s protests put a spotlight on the work still needed to dismantle white supremacy in all aspects of American life, especially in an industry built on a history of racism and inequity. Introducing the 2021 New Guard.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

In this article, we’ll take a look at how Tayler Book, co-founder of Beechwood Doughnuts, evolved her restaurant digitally and physically to get where they are today—making thousands of doughnuts a week for the Niagara region. I was fresh out of university. We opened the store when I was 22 years old. My partner was really into baking.

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MAY 1, 2020

Q1 Yelp Economic Average (YEA) , which takes a holistic look at the local economic changes since the start of 2020, focused on the economic impact of COVID-19. “We have a long way to full recovery, but brands can take heart that we are starting from a place of trust and confidence.” Yelp Economic Average. In the U.K.

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EATER

AUGUST 10, 2021

These companies could certainly afford to pay their line-level employees higher wages to entice them back to work. Yes, executive compensation in this country is out of control, and workers are paid too little. Yes, executive compensation in this country is out of control, and workers are paid too little.

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AUGUST 5, 2020

The product will be rolled out in phases, with an introductory product available in the North American market in the coming weeks. “The bites are baked just right; choose a dip then take a sip! Eating out has changed and consumers are looking for a safer, contactless dining experience. NCR Adds Contactless Solution.

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EATER

DECEMBER 16, 2021

With her newest book One Fair Wage: Ending Subminimum Pay in America , published in the fall of 2021, Jayaraman furthers the movement. They kicked me out of the house,” she said. They left me out on the streets. Her parents weren’t in a position to help her financially. I didn’t know what to do. So I moved to LA with $200.”

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Goliath Consulting

APRIL 7, 2021

Updates: 4/7/2021. PPP Update: The new deadline to apply for and receive a PPP loan (first or second draw) has been moved to May 31, 2021. ERC Updates: The ARP also expanded the 2021 ERC to all four quarters and increased the maximum amount of the credit. What is the Employee Retention Tax Credit? Who is Eligible?

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2021

We're not out of the weeds just yet. But he's hopeful that as vaccines become FDA approved (the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was granted FDA approval on Aug 23, 2021 ), the risk of lawsuits will be lower. Eileen Gregg-Garcia, the owner of Buona Terra and Hearth and Crust in Chicago, is taking a slower approach. “I

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DECEMBER 3, 2020

She started her career in private wealth management, serving as the Director of Client Relations for an investment advisory firm where she honed her skills for management of client relationships and true servant leadership. All 12 of the new stores MOOYAH is set to open will feature a reimagined prototype that rolled out earlier this year.

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EATER

JANUARY 11, 2022

But according to a lawsuit filed on January 4 in the Eastern District of New York, and related reporting by the Washington Post , things might not be all glitzy food pics and cutesy hashtags at the FeedFeed. Who are the plaintiffs/central players in the lawsuit? She received a starting salary of $50,400.

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EATER

MAY 16, 2024

During the week, her 12-year-old daughter would help out with child care. Kennard has autism, which made it harder for him, as Baptiste puts it, to live out of a suitcase for the weekend, in someone else’s home, even if it was friends or family. If we want to have a diverse workforce, we have to figure out child care.”

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EATER

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Compared to how short-staffed and overworked most restaurants have been lately, the attention initially felt out of place. The restaurant is only a few months old, after all; there may be kinks to work out and managers want to make sure service is running smoothly. My staff takes it every seriously.”.

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EATER

MARCH 17, 2022

Now, he’s back at Starbucks, and workers say he’s been involved in union-busting since the first stores in Buffalo organized in 2021. Eater has reached out to Starbucks for comment on the NLRB complaint, but has not received a response from the company. Howard Schultz is back as CEO of Starbucks. |

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 11, 2020

As 2021 begins, there are many restaurant management best practices that can be applied to strengthen your business, in the short and long term. Here are 11 tips to set yourself up for success in 2021. Your cash flow may have been tight in 2020, so 2021 is the time to focus on your cash flow recovery and next steps.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

“While cafes, dining halls, cafeterias, and concessions stands may look a little different, I am confident that they will feel and be safe for our employees and everyone we serve,” said John Zillmer, Aramark’s CEO. Requiring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for employees, including gloves and masks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 14, 2022

The Employee Retention Credit is a refundable tax credit that was created during the pandemic for employers who experienced difficulties in 2020 and 2021 as a result of COVID shutdown orders and related economic disruptions. Even if businesses applied for and received PPP loans, they can still qualify for the ERC.

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EATER

MARCH 30, 2023

Though some may view Sanders’s characterization of Starbucks as hyperbolic, workers and government officials have accused the company of engaging in union-busting behavior since the first store unionized in 2021. We’re taking on corporate power and fighting for all of us.” Starbucks is appealing this ruling. Minnesota Sen.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

The data shows a remarkable 61 percent of singles are willing to dine out for a first date on February 14th, while 51 percent of all diners are considering double dates. Men lead this shift at 65 percent compared to women at 57 percent, while Gen Z is the most adventurous with 70 percent willing to take the romantic leap on February 14th.1

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 15, 2023

In December 2021, a Starbucks in Buffalo, New York voted to become the company’s first-ever unionised store in the US. “In Why are Starbucks employees unionising in the US? However, in 1987, following alleged complaints from employees, the union was decertified. Read on to learn more.

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EATER

JANUARY 22, 2024

Having learned that the 2021 event, which celebrated Omsom’s one year anniversary, would have tattoos, Lahbichi recalls thinking, “We have to get there early because I want to get this flash tattoo.” The designs available at these more recent events, however, are not so schticky; many of them are food-related, but not all.

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Hot Schedules

JULY 15, 2021

Smart operators take purchasing management further by using electronic trading platforms. Find out more about how your brand can take advantage of these supplier management strategies and more through Fourth’s purchase-to-pay and inventory solution. Related Posts. Which leads to a better experience — and repeat visits.

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Touch Bistro

JULY 4, 2021

In 2021, the restaurant industry is experiencing an unprecedented labor shortage that’s seeing worker resignations and job openings at an all-time high. million jobs – or 12% – short of pre-pandemic levels as of June 2021. million food service employees lost their jobs in 2020. Well, go ahead and unlearn it. In total, 2.5

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The study also found that 8 million employees were laid off or furloughed during the height of the pandemic. “We have officially rolled out SALIDO to support all of our flagship stores across the United States and Canada and are looking forward to continuing our partnership.” ” DIY Meal Kits Made Easy.

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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 11, 2021

When your business is located in an affected region, the federal minimum wage takes a back seat to the state or city rate. Minimum Wage Rates for 2021 by State. state minimum wage rates for 2021 and the planned increases: Alabama: $7.25/hour hour for businesses with 4 or more employees. Here are the current U.S.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

In August, the foundation made a historic (and to many, perplexing) decision to cancel its glitzy and highly respected award ceremony, both this year and in 2021. On July 23, an anonymous foundation employee told Eater that the lengthy list of demands was “met with more gaslighting and deferred action.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Restaurants have added sanitation stations, sanitation wipes are provided for every guest after they check out and team members wash hands and change gloves every 20 minutes, and clean and sanitize their workstations at the top of every hour. The neck-gaiters sold out so quickly we had trouble keeping them in stock.

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