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Food Delivery Fraud: Challenges in Ensuring Security for Platforms, Drivers, and Consumers

Modern Restaurant Management

The U.S. is the second-largest online food delivery market​ and generated an estimated $218B in revenue in 2022. And experts predict the market will increase close to $500B by 2027. Due to the growth and increased demand, leading food delivery platforms such as Uber Eats, DoorDash​, and Grubhub are also facing the growing threat of fraud and abuse on both the customer and driver sides as scams and scammers become more sophisticated.

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13 Scary Fun October Promotion Ideas for Bars and Restaurants

Buzztime Business

Fall is in the air. Or, that’s just the scent of a pumpkin spice latte. Either way, America’s favorite season is in full swing and it’s time to ramp up October promotion ideas at your bar, brewery, or restaurant. We’ve got you covered from October 1 st (International Coffee Day) through the 31 st (Halloween). Along the way, we whipped up some graphics you can totally use on Instagram, Facebook, in your emails…anywhere. 4 October Promotion Ideas You Can Run All Month Don’t be tempted to focus all

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COOK TO CHEF AND BEYOND

Culinary Cues

Part Two – The Parable Continues So, here it is – Jack’s first day at the Main Street Grill. He brought his assignment to the chef before suiting up for work. “Chef, I completed your assignment and met with the three chefs.” “So, what did you learn – Jack?” “They were all very nice and took the time to talk with me even though their kitchens looked very busy.

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Industry Report: Restaurants face staffing challenges, old and new in 2023

7 Shifts

In the restaurant business, the only constant is change. But what separates successful restaurants from the rest are the ones that can best adapt. 2020 marked the beginning of a new era for restaurant management. The pandemic, for all its devastation, granted many restaurants a silver lining: a chance to reset. And the restaurant business has gone through a decade's worth of change in a few short years, leading to new staffing challenges—and new shades of the old ones.

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The Buyer’s Guide to HR & Payroll Technology

Choosing an HCM partner is one of the most important decisions you’ll make because time is one of your company’s most strategic assets. How do you want to spend your time?

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Guide to Hiring the Right Bar Staff: 5 Steps to Build the Perfect Team

Sculpture Hospitality

The ambiance of a bar, its artfully crafted drinks, and the music played are all elements that lure patrons in. Yet, what truly defines and differentiates a bar in the crowded hospitality industry is its team.

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117: Marketing FAQs with Malia Part 1

Food Business

First in a three part series on Social Media Marketing with Malia at Millenial Marketing. Malia, the owner of Millenial Marketing, and Martha, host of Holy Guacamole, talk through the most Frequently Asked Questions Malia receives regarding social media. Chances are you have asked some of these questions yourself, and know that social media is forever shifting and changing, and you might need an update.

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How AI and Gig Workers Will Improve Customer Service for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

The past few years have undeniably changed the restaurant industry in more ways than one could imagine. Especially during the pandemic, restaurants have grappled with unexpected challenges, particularly in maintaining exceptional customer service amidst shifting operational dynamics. But as with every challenge, innovation thrives. Enter AI and gig workers.

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Proud to Announce the Transformation of Employees into Franchisees

Sculpture Hospitality

TORONTO, ON, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sculpture Hospitality, the leading trailblazer in the food and beverage inventory management industry, proudly announces a substantial milestone in its journey of growth and success with several of its dedicated employees transitioning to franchise owners. Over the past year, the company has experienced exponential expansion, positioning itself as a driving force in the industry.

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Outsmarting Rodents: Tips for Choosing Rat-Resistant Trash Cans

Wasserstrom

As of September 1st, the New York City Sanitation Department (DSNY) announced that it would begin fining restaurants and all other food-related businesses that do not use garbage cans designed to keep rodents out. The new rule is part of the city’s ongoing efforts to reduce its rat population, which is estimated to be in […] The post Outsmarting Rodents: Tips for Choosing Rat-Resistant Trash Cans appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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Supermarket Food Waste Is a Big Problem. Is Dynamic Pricing the Solution?

EATER

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images According to a new study, grocery stores could keep more food out of landfills, increase profits, and pad customers’ pockets by adopting a practice widely used by airlines, hotels, and other industries This story was originally published on Civil Eats. Picture yourself grocery shopping. In the bread aisle, you see two loaves identically wrapped; both are perfectly edible, but one is a day older and costs half the price.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Bring in Big Crowds for the Big Game: 32 Football Promotion Ideas

Buzztime Business

The average American will spend $81 – yes $81– on this year’s big game, according to the National Retail Federation. Millennials plan to go even bigger, shelling out $118. You deserve a piece of this $15.3 billion pie. These 32 football promotions and event ideas will help you get your slice. Straight Outta Sofas: Make It an Event Your fiercest competition for football’s biggest game on February 2nd?

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Optimize Local SEO for Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

When it comes to attracting customers to restaurants, local SEO is crucial and can optimize their online presence to attract more local customers. What Is Local SEO? Local Search is a search format where Google's algorithms rely on location data to display specific results according to the geographic location of the user or other locations suggested by them.

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FSTEC Recap: How top operators are leveraging tech to overcome challenges and grow

Crunchtime

In an age where technology is equally feared and revered, people are often hesitant or adverse to new technology advancements, especially in the restaurant industry, which has been built around human connection. From "robots are taking our jobs" to "automation will eliminate human interaction,’"many restaurant brands, especially those that have been around for some time, may push back against tech updates that change how things have always been done.

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Shift Bidding: What It Is & How To Use It in Your Business

Sling

If you think your business might benefit from more employee input into the work scheduling process, consider offering shift bidding. This unique approach to scheduling allows for more active participation and may result in a work calendar that satisfies everyone on your roster. In this article, we discuss how to use shift bidding in your business and some of the best practices that can make it work even better.

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The Buyer’s Guide to HR & Payroll Technology

Choosing an HCM partner is one of the most important decisions you’ll make because time is one of your company’s most strategic assets. How do you want to spend your time?

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As Temperatures Rise, Bakers Are Feeling the Burn

EATER

Molly Magnell /Eater Bakeries have always been hot places. Now, climate change is making them even hotter. In Everett, Washington, Nechirvan Zebari, the owner of Alida’s Bakery , is putting pita on a 500-degree disk that rotates in the open-front oven he uses to bake flatbreads like pita, naan, and za’atar manakish. A fan blows on him, and there’s lots of water for staying hydrated, but no air conditioning.

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Successfully Managing a Restaurant During Unpredictable Weather

Sculpture Hospitality

Managing a restaurant is no easy feat, especially in unpredictable weather. Here are some tips that will help you weather the storm and increase profits.

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Revolutionizing Restaurant Financial Compliance with the AI-Powered Future

Modern Restaurant Management

A staggering amount of money passed through restaurants every year. In the US alone, restaurant sales are forecast to hit $997 billion during 2023, according to the latest National Statistics. Restaurants process customer orders and payments, use reservation systems, deal with invoices from suppliers, run staff payroll and more. This involves them processing credit card details and handling other personally identifiable information, such as customers’ names, telephone numbers, and home add

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Krispy Kreme to promote Josh Charlesworth to CEO

Restaurant Business

The company’s chief operating officer will take the top job in January. Current CEO Mike Tattersfield will remain on the board and will serve as a senior advisor.

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Diving into Diversity: Decoding the Foundations of Inclusion in Hospitality Talent Acquisition

Speaker: Lauren Fernandez - CEO & Founder, Full Course

Companies all over the world, including Marriot International and Hilton Worldwide, are aware of the value of including DEI in their talent acquisition strategy. However, despite these initiatives, there is still plenty that the hospitality sector can do to promote DEI. When comparing the hospitality industries in India, Iraq, the UK, and the US, you will see that there is a consistent underrepresentation of persons from different ethnic, gender, and disability origins across all levels of the i

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2-2-3 Work Schedule: What It Is and How To Implement It 

Sling

For organizations with employees who work around the clock to handle customer needs and emergencies, shift scheduling is vital and can pose significant challenges. One popular solution is the 2-2-3 schedule. In this article, we’ll explain how the 2-2-3 schedule works, analyze its advantages and drawbacks, cover some common variations, and offer tips on how to successfully implement the 2-2-3 schedule if you decide it’s right for your business.

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Feast on Sushi, Steak, and Globalization at Iraq’s American-Themed Buffet

EATER

Inspired by a Florida Golden Corral, developed in the Netherlands, and imported to Kurdistan, ABC Restaurant features an assortment of global cuisines all filtered through the semi-autonomous region’s relationship with the U.S. Every Friday at dinner time, a spry-looking Uncle Sam — stovepipe hat, stars-and-stripes suit, surprisingly brown beard — dances his way around the 11 sprawling buffet stations of ABC Restaurant.

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[New Research] Restaurant Operators Plan on Growth—How Will They Get There?

Crunchtime

To better understand the top operational challenges and opportunities in multi-unit restaurants, we commissioned EnsembleIQ to anonymously survey hundreds of restaurant operators. The findings reveal important industry benchmarks, plans for investment, and strategic priorities to drive growth, and we’ve packaged them all up in our newly released 2023 Restaurant Operations Report.

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Dive into the heart of the Veloce POS inventory module

Veloce POS Blog

The restaurant sector is one of the areas that requires great rigor in the management of stocks and daily operations. That's why it's essential to be able to rely on tools that not only simplify management, but also optimize operations in depth. Veloce POS is this essential partner that has made itself indispensable thanks to its inventory module with rich and varied features.

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A Buyer’s Guide to Future-Proofing Your Restaurant Tech Stack

The race to 100% digital is on. With the restaurant industry still in the early innings of its digital transformation, brands need an airtight strategy when it comes to building out their tech stack. Download the buyer’s guide to learn where to prioritize your efforts and get the most out of every investment.

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Olive Garden owner says customers are 'resilient' but 'more selective'

Restaurant Business

Some are opting for less-expensive wines and entrees, executives said during a wide-ranging earnings call that also touched on student loans, California’s wage bill and Ozempic.

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Clarkisha Kent Isn’t Afraid of a Changing Body

EATER

In her memoir “Fat Off, Fat On: A Big B h Manifesto,” the author navigates fatphobia, ableism, and the good intentions that can fuel social inequalities Listen to this article Very early in Fat Off, Fat On: A Big B h Manifesto , cultural critic Clarkisha Kent’s new memoir unpacking how fatphobia, disability, and other social issues intersect, Kent makes her most salient identities known: She is a dark-skinned, first-generation, Nigerian American, bisexual, disabled woman.

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10 Reasons to Invest in Restaurant Due Diligence

Aaron Allen & Associates

There is an art to executing successful M&A and the biggest advantage is in being thoroughly prepared to demonstrate exactly why a given deal makes strategic and financial sense — or why it doesn’t. Expert due diligence can challenge the investment thesis and the assumptions on which it is built. In essence, it’s a pressure test of where the investment target is strong, and where it is weak (in terms of financial, legal, commercial, operational, and technological standards) and, further det

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3 Leadership Behaviors that Drive Loyalty & Engagement

Why are HR leaders so important to business success? Because leaders across the organization, from the C-suite to frontline managers, disproportionately affect employee engagement. It goes back to the old saying: “A boss has the title, but a leader has the people.” Learn more and discover the 3 steps to driving loyalty and engagement: The true power of intentional coaching The secret to optimizing performance The best ways to reward employees & retain top talent Don't miss out, download now!

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Bizimply is the Autumn Leader in Time & Attendance and Employee Scheduling on G2!

Bizimply

We are proudly ranked as the Autumn Leader in Employee Scheduling and Time & Attendance in Europe and the UK in the most recent G2 Report. The post Bizimply is the Autumn Leader in <b>Time & Attendance</b> and <b>Employee Scheduling </b> on G2! appeared first on Bizimply.

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Taco/Social to debut in LA with seasoned investors from Blaze Pizza, Dog Haus and Gus's BBQ

Restaurant Business

This is what happens when a great location presents itself and a group of friends, who are also restaurant operators, pool their talents.

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Le Cathcart’s Journey to a Seamless POS Experience with PayFacto and Veloce POS

Veloce POS Blog

Imagine a culinary sanctuary in the heart of downtown Montreal, where you can escape for business brunches, after-work happy hours or weekend meetings. Welcome to Cathcart Restaurants and Biergarten, a 35,000-square-foot gastronomic haven enveloped by a 40-metre glass ceiling that lets you almost touch the sky as you dine. The post Le Cathcart’s Journey to a Seamless POS Experience with PayFacto and Veloce POS appeared first on POS Veloce HQ.

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Ube Flavoring Is Ubiquitous. But Where Does the Fresh Stuff Fit In?

EATER

Photo illustration by Lille Allen / Eater. Sources: Getty; Shutterstock. While most ube sweets in the U.S. are made with artificial or highly processed ingredients, some Filipino chefs are taking ube back to its roots As Ria Barbosa was getting ready to open a restaurant in Hawai‘i, she was excited to cook with a whole new world of fresh tropical fruits and vegetables — but she didn’t realize just how familiar some would be.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.