Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 14, 2022

Last month, our article summarized the “state of the market” for employee benefits in the restaurant sector. In our last article in MRM, we noted that none of our restaurant groups raised employee medical premiums for the 2022 plan year. Restaurants Can’t Increase Employee Premiums.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 4, 2021

Understandably, the top six search results are the most coveted rankings for any business and are commonly referred to as the Google Six Pack. .” From there, the majority of people look at only the top three to six results served up by Google and other search engines to select their restaurant of choice.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2021

Refer to your state’s employee rights and make sure to highlight them in this section. This article is not a template. This article is not intended to give legal opinions or provide any kind of legal counsel. Employee Rights. This is also a great place to list local relevant resources available to the people involved.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 31, 2024

It will be who you are. [] It must be the reference for your decision making. Make sure that when decisions are made, especially those of any real consequence, you reference your mission statement. “Is When it is ever-present, the mission will become an essential part of your business culture. Is this decision in line with our mission?”

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 3, 2024

In fact, you were probably on the receiving end of this group behavior, sometimes referred to as bullying. .” – Webster’s Dictionary Of course, you remember. You were either part of this or feeling left out because you weren’t. Well, we’re not in high school anymore. Actually, for all intents and purposes we might even be called “adults”.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 13, 2023

This job is killing me” could refer to the physical, mental, or emotional toll that a job inflicts on a person. The plight of the worker has been immortalized in books, articles, blogs, social media posts, union contracts, songs, and movies for as long as those methods of communication have existed. Of course, I could go on and on.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 7, 2021

This is defined in articles from local newspapers to the New York Times, from industry magazines and websites to social media, and from industry blogs to podcasts by the dozens – everyone states the problem, points a finger, and portrays the issue as someone else’s doing. So, first step – let’s refer to it as a challenge.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 3, 2023

I remember reading an article about a studio drummer by the name of Bernard Purdy who has played on more records than you can count. He is referred to as the hit maker for bands. You don’t always get what you pay for, but you do with bread. If you can arrange for Bernard to play on your record – count on it being “GOLD”.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 31, 2020

Articles written in early March, just a week before most restaurant COVID-19 closures suggested that restaurant bankruptcies were increasing with more on the way. Interestingly enough, these articles didn’t even reference the unfathomable closures that would soon follow caused by COVID-19.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Full-service restaurants would later refer to this as a Table d’hote selection. Sure, the food at the Blue Gentian was good, and the servers who had been there for years were efficient, and you couldn’t beat the price for the quantity and quality offered, but what Meta was referring to was hospitality.

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ChowNow

MARCH 27, 2025

In this article, youll learn: How to factor in costs, competition, and customer expectations Which pricing strategies work in a real-world restaurant setting How to test and tweak prices without losing loyal guests Lets get started so you can make smarter pricing decisions that support both your bottom line and your guest experience.

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The Rail

APRIL 30, 2025

One BBC article highlights the words of Scott Magill, owner of WhoCult Coffee + Donuts, (Bridgend, UK), who said, Food is emotional, visual, and shareable exactly what social media thrives on. AI-powered tools have also been utilized in order to analyze customer feedback and engagement metrics, the article highlights.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 15, 2025

Mr. Miyagis words of wisdom referring to acceptance of patience and awareness of process as well as meaningful outcomes that can result. All good things take time, and the elements of dedication, respect, discipline, and repetition will not reveal immediate results.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2022

Our most recent article in MRM provides more detail on PTO strategies for the restaurant sector. For employees, one site with all the resources provided to every employee becomes an easy reference point for your company. Other caregiver benefits include maternity, adoption, and scheduling flexibility. More Technology.

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ChowNow

AUGUST 30, 2023

Articles of Incorporation). Articles of Incorporation). Please reference this step by step video on how to resolve the DUNS error. Refer to Step 2 for more information on if you need to create or edit your DUNs number! You will need to provide two forms of documentation supporting any changes you make (ie.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 25, 2023

A few minutes ago, you referred to that ingredient I held in my hand as “just a tomato” and honestly, I wasn’t sure how to respond. In any case, I felt it was important to make my case. “A My job was to help others understand interdependence, respect, appreciation, and their place in this world. I wondered if I could live up to that.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and businesses should consider whether the information is appropriate to their needs. Sick time refers to “A physical or mental health condition, including a medical appointment.” At its peak, Seattle boasted an impressive 3,000 restaurant locations.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2021

This is a summary of our earlier article, “Responding to COVID-19’s Impact on the Restaurant Supply Chain.” You can read our original article here (10). References: [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link]. Here are the top three actionable steps we think will help operators overcome the supply chain crisis.

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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. Tori Andrew contributed to this article. For businesses, and particularly franchise businesses, the metaverse presents some cutting-edge opportunities.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 18, 2023

The important thing about those moments in time is their value as a reference. Over 800 articles about the business and people of food). Sure, luck can be involved, but luck is rarely something to depend on or take credit for. This is what separates the good from the great and the cook from the chef. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In this article: How to calculate your restaurant customer acquisition cost (CAC) How to optimize your restaurant’s CAC and reduce costs What is a good cost per customer acquisition? Total New Customers refers to how many new customers your restaurant gains during a specific period because of your marketing efforts.

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Goliath Consulting

MAY 19, 2020

A good management software should be able to track your sales, managing your staff scheduling and most importantly, boost the overall efficiency of your business so that you can dedicate more time and energy into helping more clients, as explained in detail in this CaterEase article (3). Reference: (1) [link]. (2) Foodsby (6).

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The Rail

MARCH 17, 2023

This article describes best practices you can use to ensure that your customers with diabetes have the stellar experience they deserve without jeopardizing their health. Type 1, which is often diagnosed in early childhood, refers to the body’s inability to produce insulin, the primary hormone needed to metabolize glucose.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

You won't be able to refer to your previous restaurant opening playbook and follow it to the letter. The benefits of this decision include relying on a proven business model, which will ease the opening and operating process, as you'll be able to refer to what worked (and what is working) at your original location. POS System.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Expressing this, building a team around it, and telling that story is what I refer to as that higher purpose. I was reminded of this important differentiation today through a shared article about Chef Sean Sherman’s Owamni restaurant in Minneapolis (Thanks Chef Tim Hardiman). We not only taste soul food; we feel it.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 14, 2023

Competition is healthy if you use it as a reference to improve. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 70 interviews with the most influential people in food

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ChowNow

MAY 9, 2025

In this article, you will learn: How to balance clarity, creativity, and brand voice in your menu writing How to use sensory language to create truly mouth-watering menu descriptions How to structure descriptions that drive orders on your restaurant website So what exactly separates an okay description from one that gets guests to order immediately?

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

An owner for whom I worked years ago referred to it as the Total Dining Experience and I have held on to this concept ever since. It refers to interactions with people and events that sit forever in our memories. How powerful is a complete dining experience and what exactly is it?

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Goliath Consulting

APRIL 19, 2019

According to an article from eater.com, cashless payments can save an average of seven seconds in deposit transaction time. This refers to those who for personal reasons choose not to use banks or to those who are unable to establish bank accounts. References: • [link]. • [link]. • [link]. • [link]. • [link].

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2023

THE FAN/GUEST IMPACT: Often referred to as the 12 th man, the fan or guest has a role to play in grabbing the carrot and pushing it even further out after it is in hand. It is the job of the player/staff member to use the skills and tools provided in pursuit of the organizational goals.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Bonus : Don't miss our downloadable employee evaluation form template at the end of this article! Managers can refer back to these forms to see who has grown the most to make promotions accordingly, or to see whose progress has stagnated if they have to make the difficult decision to let team members go.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 14, 2024

I can’t remember the last time I opened this book and used it as a reference, but it is the title that drives me to keep it prominently displayed. Write an article for your local newspaper or volunteer to talk about the work of a cook on a regional podcast or television show. Why is this so?

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

So – what is different today, and why would I refer to this as maybe the toughest environment for a chef and one that also provided the greatest opportunity? The club of today is a business where food and beverage plays a significant role in the financial viability of the operation. The club chef cannot hide behind the kitchen doors.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

At the end of a shift cooks are drained (not even considering the mental and emotional toll that will be addressed in subsequent articles). When some refer to cooking as a young person’s game, they are referencing the physical toll that the job takes when cooks fail to condition themselves.

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Goliath Consulting

JULY 28, 2020

Conflict Resolution” refers to the way one resolves an issue or problem between two or more people (4). You can visit a step by step guide to conflict resolution in the AMA article here (4, 5), but we recommend supervisors to first create opportunities for awareness and open dialogue with their staff. References: (1) [link]. (2)

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ChowNow

MARCH 21, 2025

In this article, you will learn: How to define your restaurants target market to guide your business decisions. Loyalty & Referral Programs: If your audience includes frequent diners, encourage repeat visits with rewards programs or discounts for referring friends.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2023

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 70 interviews with the most influential people in food Make your restaurant a destination for celebration.

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