Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Many of these spaces were repurposed factories or storefronts, and had not truly been designed with customer experience in mind. . I spoke to some baristas and café owners to learn about more of the factors that influence café design. Exploring Some Of The Major Trends In Café Design. How Travel Influences Café Design.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

In this article we’re going to look at five marketing mistakes that many restaurant owners make and show you how to avoid falling into the same traps yourself. There are still some restaurant owners who don’t think it’s important to have a well-designed website for their business. Ignoring the Power of Social Media.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In this article, you will learn: How to improve your restaurants visibility so more people discover you Engagement strategies that turn first-time visitors into repeat customers Practical marketing tactics to fill more tables and increase takeout orders Here are eight strategies proven to attract more customers to your restaurant.

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ChowNow

APRIL 25, 2025

Its more than just designing a cool logo, picking a catchy name, and slapping it on everything. Its the sum of everything about your restaurant, from your menu design and decor to the tone you use when replying to comments on social media or greeting customers walking through the door. But how to brand a restaurant isnt always clear.

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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 16, 2022

But what factors need to be considered when designing a seasonal menu? I spoke to two coffee shop owners and a head barista to better understand what goes into designing an autumn menu. You may also like our article exploring the syrups & flavourings market in the coffee sector. Tips for designing an autumn menu.

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore the key tech innovations that are simplifying restaurant relocation and helping owners make a seamless transition to their new space. These features help restaurant owners and interior designers draft layouts and experiment with configurations.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

A well-designed program will instill an understanding of discipline, the foundations of cooking, passion, structure, the how and why of cooking, and the professionalism that will help to define the type of chef you may become. This is the biting question, the one that helps a young cook decide what path to take.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2020

The public health crisis and swift economic downturn caused by COVID-19, of course, have compounded the complexity of operating a restaurant and complying with the myriad and evolving federal, state, and local guidelines and orders designed to mitigate the health risks of the COVID-19 pandemic. California employment law changes at warp speed.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 11, 2019

A lack of trust and communication between both parties worsens this cycle, with franchisees of worldwide restaurants like McDonald’s, Dominos, and Subway having very public disputes with their franchisors. A lack of communication can take a serious toll on franchise owners, particularly in the realm of finances.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2020

In this article, we'll look at why cybersecurity is important in the restaurant business, and how you can protect yourself from cyber attack. The malware was designed to steal customer names, credit card numbers, and verification codes. Why Is Cybersecurity Important for Restaurants?

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The Rail

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In this article, we’ll show you exactly how to create a food delivery app tailored to your restaurant’s needs, while staying competitive in a booming industry. In-app communication with customers or the admin panel. Pay attention to the visual design, including consistent branding, readable fonts, and appealing color schemes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 22, 2025

This article is inspired by my book, 10 Rules of the Chef in the Modern Era. It starts hours earlier, in a clearly communicated morning briefing, in mise en place that's been double-checked, and in roles that have been assigned with care. Planning ahead isn’t just a task. It’s the heartbeat of a great kitchen.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 28, 2020

At Church’s Chicken, we recently performed a comprehensive rebranding required communication to all of our domestic and international franchises, as well as all of their employees. Internal branding and employee experience are extremely important because they create a consistent collaborative culture that keeps employees engaged.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

It is the central nervous system of your restaurants operations, and most of the tools we cover in this article will need to integrate with your POS (point-of-sale) system. Thats why many operators are shifting to first-party ordering solutions that provide direct customer communication, better margins, and a seamless ordering experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 19, 2023

This article takes a closer look at some of the risks associated with franchising in a virtual world and what businesses should be doing to prepare. From the outset, franchisors should design their services to address applicable data privacy, security, and government access laws. Tori Andrew contributed to this article.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Sous chefs are trainers, schedulers, production managers, quality control geeks, motivators, timing engineers, communicators, organizers, and roundsmen able to fill in any position where they might be needed. Everyone admires the line cook and the line cook knows it – thus the swagger (sometimes ill-founded).

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ChowNow

MARCH 27, 2025

In this article, youll learn: The 10 KPIs for online food delivery every restaurant should monitor Why these metrics matter to your business How to track and improve them Lets dive into the KPIs that can make or break your online delivery strategy. Staff training: Ensure employees double-check orders before sealing bags.

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Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 26, 2022

For many roasters, designing a roasting space is one of the first steps to consider when getting started. There are a number of factors to account for when designing a roastery – including storage space for green and roasted coffee, the size of the roaster, ventilation systems, and so on. Read on for more of their insight.

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Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 25, 2024

In this article, we look at how to tell your restaurants story through branding. Do you want to create a community gathering place? Is your restaurant designed for families or nine to fivers? All of your marketing how do you communicate with people? Your website design should be an extension of your restaurants branding.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 25, 2025

You may also like our article on how automation can make the coffee sector more productive. Moreover, establishing closer relationships with producers, importers, and exporters adds more value to the wider supply chain, which can be marketed and communicated to consumers. Want to read more articles like this? Enjoyed this?

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ChowNow

MAY 16, 2025

A well-designed website can make that decision easy by showing off your great food, smoothly guiding customers to place an order, and making your restaurant the place they want to be. A well-designed website with updated hours, a clean menu, and high-quality images builds confidence and makes your restaurant stand out.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 30, 2020

For the purpose of this article – let’s just focus on education. This article is not intended to downplay the importance of the classics: reading, writing, and arithmetic, but rather to view them through the lenses of the arts and technology. For decades many have debated what a good education entails and where our efforts should lie.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

This fund is designed to help those struggling employees.” Hospitality Training Magazine – articles and member blogs with practical training content. REED is providing COVID-19 communications counsel at zero cost to businesses who lack this resource. For more information, visit click here. To learn more, click here.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 2, 2020

You are an exceptional cook, a communicator, a planner, a problem solver, a team builder and a business savvy chef with an entrepreneurial spirit. Work through a limitless series of “what if this happens” scenarios and design a solutions based approach that can be quickly implemented if necessary. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

Read through our article on how to pivot your restaurant to takeout & delivery to see if leveraging these revenue channels is an option for your business. How to communicate your COVID-19 restaurant closure. Then share general updates with staff through your team communication tool. Here’s how to do that thoroughly.to

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 23, 2019

A portion of this article is included as a chapter in a new, 90+ page eBook – How to Start a Business from Scratch: Build a Successful Business and Turn Your Ideas Into Money. Make it easy to communicate with your business through various channels. Grab your free copy here. Grab your free copy here.

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Future Food

JULY 14, 2020

Food & Design: A Partnership For Success. Future Food, as specialist food advisors to architects and designers, have long promoted the idea that good food and good design are intertwined in a harmonious relationship that provides an essential platform for success in any food & hospitality business.

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Sling

AUGUST 9, 2023

March 2023 13 Expert Tips for Effective Employee Communication March 2023 11 Types of Job Shifts Managers Should Know March 2023 What Is Incentive Pay and How Does it Work? A Guide For Managers June 2020 How Do I Manage Millenials? June 2020 Front Of House (FOH) Vs. Back Of House (BOH): What’s The Difference?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

rolled out its contactless ordering and payment features for servers, designed to complement its existing contactless ordering and payment technology for guests. outdoor dining space, a designated takeout/pickup concierge area, integrated online ordering technology, and contactless payment systems. GoTab Adds Features.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Planning Your Menu Here are a few bar menu design tips : Your food should match the concept and theme. Planning Your Bar Design The bar design needs to fall into what the bar concept is and for operational efficiency and customer/staff flow. We'll cover all of this later in this article. How much seating will you have?

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 1, 2025

You may also like our article on why roasters and coffee shops need to strategise menu pricing. When a café fills its grinder hoppers with uniformly brown, high-quality beans, it visibly communicates to customers that only the best coffee is served.” Then read our article on how smaller roasters can mitigate risk. Enjoyed this?

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The Rail

AUGUST 28, 2024

In this article, we will explore the key aspects that need to be taken into account to maintain and even increase customer loyalty when relocating a restaurant. Planning and Organizing the Move Planning a move requires logistical coordination and a communication plan. Her passion is to help businesses grow through marketing.

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Sling

JULY 6, 2023

The right employee communication app can mean the difference between a streamlined, straightforward workflow and a chaotic, confusing workflow, especially in the restaurant industry. In this article, we discuss the top employee communication apps so you can find a solution that works well for your entire team.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 18, 2023

For decades, espresso machine design and technology have been evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of coffee shop owners and baristas. From multi-boiler systems and automation to custom branding , there are now more factors to consider than ever before when it comes to the design of an espresso machine.

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ChowNow

JUNE 10, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore how to calculate your restaurant profit margin, what affects it, and practical strategies to improve it. Promote High-Margin Items: Design your online menu to highlight dishes with higher profit margins and encourage upselling.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The trilogy of design, food and service cannot be separated, as they represent the cornerstone first principles, and when combined with psychology, emotions and passion, produce a successful recipe every time. Time and time again, this presents as a memorable experience-proposition. Happy customers spend more and more often.

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Lavu

MAY 30, 2025

In this article, well walk you through 7 easy steps to increase table turnover effectively, helping you boost your bottom line while maintaining a great dining experience. It’s essential to learn how to improve specific elements including restaurant design. Why is it important to improve table turnover rate?

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