7 Shifts

MARCH 3, 2021

When we look back at the impact that 2020 had on the restaurant industry, we’ll see it as an accelerator of change. From converting to fast casual to offering meal kits to ghost kitchen-driven expansion, restaurants are meeting customers where they are (mostly at-home!) , and making the restaurant business better for it.

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7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2023

When the pandemic forced restaurant shutdowns, Huang turned his uncle's Fresh Meadows restaurant, Peking House, into a fried chicken popup, also called Pecking House, albeit with a spelling variation. He joined us on the Pre-Shift Podcast to tell us about his new restaurant, paying fair wages, and how he feels about tipping.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

After that, the most popular back-office technologies were accounting software (52%, up from 31% in 2018) and payroll software (50%, up from 28% in 2018), according to a study from Toast. The restaurant tech industry is a growing one, with software and services designed to streamline almost every aspect of your business. SkiptheDishes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes. Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

What issues have affected the industry over the last five years in the topics of marketing, design, operations, law, finance, technology and equipment? Tableside ordering via tablets, tableside payment, POS systems designed with mobility and flexibility in mind have dominated the market growing out of the fast casual.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The Snug is a bar-forward restaurant in San Francisco serving modern California comfort food, cocktails & craft beer offered in chic, comfortable quarters. As one of 7shifts’ most tech-savvy restaurant clients, the founders of The Snug always have their fingers on the pulse of the restaurant industry.

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Transact

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Taco Mac, a 27-unit sports bar based in Atlanta, has designs to grow within Georgia, and into other states. Inexperience and understaffing can lead to inconsistencies in the back-of-house for some brands. Back when we were relying on team members to label, there was no integrity or consistency behind that system.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Instead, as these solutions advance, companies should refer to their technology as “Smart Carts,” or something in the same vein, to give a more accurate representation of what they provide and come off as warm and welcoming tools designed to elevate hospitality. For part one, click here.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

They're not slogans which are designed to grab attention. They provide insights into business strategy, guide business decisions, and are a reminder of why you started. If mission statements are that important, you'd think more restaurateurs would spend time creating theirs. Some don't know what mission statements are. The result? Here's how.

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Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

The point of a business plan is to show that you’ve done your homework,” says Charles Bililies, owner of Souvla , a fine casual Greek restaurant in San Francisco that has received national acclaim since opening in the spring of 2014. “The Specify whether the restaurant will be fine dining or more casual. Credit: Getty Images 3.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury , released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. Step-by-step instructions on how to perform the calculations required by the CARES Act to confirm eligibility for loan forgiveness.

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Ken Burgin

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The wine list is an essential part of your restaurant or hotel beverage service, so let’s apply intelligent design and business thinking to increase profits and ensure it appeals to the greatest number of people. Covid has given us time to rethink lists, and customers have come back with less money in their pockets.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

Before you get any ideas of a cheesy radio spot, take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Work on your brand strategy Create the face of your brand You probably already have a logo, a nicely designed menu, and all the other trimmings to make your restaurant look and feel like a cohesive brand. So, where do you start?

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Sante

MARCH 9, 2020

She shifted her focus and accepted her first pastry position at Sunny Isles Italian eatery, Café L’attito and didn’t look back. In 2012, she accepted a role under the tutelage of James Beard-nominated pastry legend Hedy Goldsmith at Michael’s Genuine in the Design District. Photo credit: Blue Shell Media.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 17, 2021

If you’re looking for delicious sushi in Dumbo, I have compiled a list of my favorite spots that range in dining experiences from casual takeout spots to fine-dining Japanese bistros. Saketumi Asian Bistro Iron Chef House Kyoto Ozu Japanese Cuisine & Lounge Hibino KI Sushi Taiki Daigo Hand Roll Bar. Iron Chef House.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

This program, piloted last year, is designed to help KFC team members build short-term savings and create lasting savings behaviors. 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.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2020

Live-work-dine neighborhoods do not generate enough outside traffic to sustain a business if it is not designed correctly” — Daniel Reed Hospitality 2. Live-work-dine neighborhoods do not generate enough outside traffic to sustain a business if it is not designed correctly” — Daniel Reed Hospitality 2. Congrats! ?? And good luck.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

We will also continue to leverage our revamped ‘Restaurant of the Future’ model along with our advanced technology strategy and are eager for this next phase of growth for the company. We look forward to another year of serving up fresh dishes and brighter mornings to every customer with care, openness and intention.

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EATER

OCTOBER 26, 2023

But mixed in with these are decades-old noodle stalls, casual curry shacks, legendary restaurants, and bustling markets — most of which can be reached on foot, a rarity in Thailand. In 2022, 9 million tourists visited Thailand’s largest island (down from 15 million in 2018) in search of white-sand beaches, clear waters, and palm trees.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

. | Slim Aarons / Getty Images Across the Alps, sleepy ski towns are recapturing past golden eras, offering winter visitors the chance to step back in time while enjoying modern culinary hot spots Over the years, the Alpine ski scene has condensed into a handful of uber-popular resorts: Ischgl in Austria, St.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2021

Fresh prepared produce delivers many benefits to foodservice operations from cost and labor savings along with increasing back of house efficiency, food safety, and freshness. As restaurants are now bouncing back strongly, the supply chain is adjusting. Fresh Prep Basics. Supply Chain Shortages. Ease Labor Shortages.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Drinks, food, games? More and more often, we see games of all kinds played at bars, breweries, and cafes. These establishments are gathering places for friends, families, couples, and communities, and games can help create a more welcoming, fun, and inclusive space. However, this is shifting. Table of Contents. Why add games to your bar.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Take a step back from the hustle and bustle of NYC life and fall into one of the many comforting couches at the Aldo Sohm Wine Bar in the city’s Midtown West neighborhood, just south of Central Park. The swanky wine bar offers relaxed seating among a dim-lit space with contemporary artwork and interior design. Make a Reservation.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 11, 2021

It houses incredible art studios and galleries in converted warehouses along the river, as well as a variety of unique restaurants, spots to enjoy live music, and parks. A large, partially covered patio in the back has a secret-garden feel perfect for date night. Let’s explore the best bars in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Black Rabbit.

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Open for Business

JANUARY 26, 2023

Before launching any new menu promotion idea, it’s a good idea to go back to basics and get clear a few basic points first. With that research and thinking done, it’s time to design your next restaurant promotion. And if restaurant owners don’t put restaurant marketing efforts behind a promotion, the best concepts can stall.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2022

Of these, one of the biggest challenges facing independent, franchised and fast-casual restaurants is staffing. As Americans reach for a potential post-pandemic world, the restaurant industry continues to reel from two years of economic, staffing and supply chain chaos. A recent article in The New York Times cited a 5.7-percent

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

“This program is an exciting way to give back to each CPK guest and truly say ‘Thank You’, whether it’s a percentage off their next meal, a memorable vacation, or a cash prize. . “We’re excited to bring back this incredible promotion during the month of January,” said DiDiana.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 27, 2021

JaK’s Grill El Gaucho Metropolitan Grill John Howie Steak Daniel’s Broiler FlintCreek Cattle Co The Capital Grille The Butcher’s Table Bateau Ruth’s Chris Steak House Canlis Red Cow Joule. The interior design features classic and clean aesthetics, wooden booths, and comfy stools with a nice bar area.

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Restaurant Clicks

JUNE 3, 2021

Attached to a squash club, Upper West Side is unique because the atmosphere is casual and inviting, yet the decor is chic and modern. Lulu’s is an unbelievably whimsical wine garden with beautiful dining areas in both the front and the back of the restaurant. Hidden in the West End of Washington, D.C.,Upper What to try on the menu?

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

F&B RETAIL Driving Initiatives In the face of cost of living increases, retail centre’s management have already stepped up to the challenge with strategies designed to enhance the visitor experience, drive increase foot traffic, connect with consumers and provide spending opportunities for F&B operators to capitalise on.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Shopping Centres Driving Initiatives In the face of cost of living increases, shopping centre management have already stepped up to the challenge with strategies designed to enhance the visitor experience, drive increase foot traffic, connect with consumers and provide spending opportunities for F&B operators to capitalise on.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2020

The dining experience of yesterday, however, with packed houses and quickly rotating tables is looking like less and less of a possibility moving forward. People across the nation are voicing eagerness to resume their social activities, and comfortably and confidently return to their favorite bars and restaurants. Contactless Payments.

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EATER

MARCH 8, 2024

With an industrial-chic interior decorated with laser-cut cement blocks and cool cacti, the versatile spot seamlessly transitions from a stylish dinner destination into a late-night weekend attraction that commands long lines of revelers waiting to come up and hear Arabic and Latin-inflected Afro-house/tech. It’s my favorite place to go out.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Originally, the location housed an actual garage. Now, the contemporary design and greenery accents provide the perfect comforting setting to enjoy some high-quality sushi. Head to Doraku Sushi in Miami’s West Avenue area near the Lincoln Road Mall if you want to eat at a comfortable, casual sushi restaurant. Doraku Sushi.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Durant’s Steak 44 The Stockyards Steakhouse The Capital Grille Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse Dominick’s Steakhouse Bourbon Steak Mastro’s Steakhouse Rokerij The Keg Steakhouse + Bar Ruth’s Chris Steak House T-Bone Steak House J&G Steakhouse Feeney’s Restaurant & Bar. Best Steakhouses in Phoenix.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

Rakuten Ready surveyed more than 100 customers to measure how behaviors around dining have, or are anticipated to change around the perceptions and impact of COVID-19 on restaurants, food delivery and order for pickup. Among the findings: Most diners are not overly fearful, with 57 percent making no change to their dining behaviors.

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