7 Shifts

MARCH 30, 2022

After two years of only being able to order takeout and having to wear a mask when not at the table, restaurants are poised to bounce back in 2022. Don't underestimate the power of in-house advertising at your restaurant. Does your restaurant have a sign out front? For your restaurant, that means competition. Table of Content.

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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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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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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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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

With a critically shrunken talent pool, restaurants are racing to fill positions in every part of the business — front of house, back of house, and corporate teams. For fast-casual or QSR brands, digital tableside ordering is equally beneficial. It relieves cashiers and reduces long lines.

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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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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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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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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

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Guests will expect to know every aspect of sourcing and meal preparation, which will disrupt traditional back-of-house systems with technology that connects the farm to the food. We’re seeing massive disruption to front-of-house systems, too, delivering personalized guest experiences from order to payment to final delivery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

“We are seeing sign-on bonuses at fast food and fast casual locations, something never seen before in the industry. Fast casual will continue to push out full-service brands because they can assemble food in front of you and get food to the customer more quickly. Two-thirds of new hires signing up for DailyPay.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

And while automation and robotics can help streamline some elements of operations, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there's a newfound appreciation for human connection and dining experiences. We've reached a point where we're recognizing the value and limits of these technologies.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

And communications is front and center, particularly for restaurants that might not be as well known for out of restaurant food. Among the findings: Most diners are not overly fearful, with 57 percent making no change to their dining behaviors. 34 percent of respondents saying they plan to prepare more meals at home. "It's

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EATER

JANUARY 18, 2023

Date night at Food House in London with Manny and Ceanna. He was largely citing Eater , which claims that Food House “might be the hippest restaurant in central London.”. The words Food House appear nowhere on its two-story building at the fulcrum of Gerrard Place and Street. (It See all of our Best Dressed series here.

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Ken Burgin

JULY 26, 2022

Add people to the images : use staff or professional models for people images, and have them bring several different outfits so you can have formal, casual and even celebration shots from the same two or three people. Kitchen – Back of House. Front of House. Staff Activity.

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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

AUGUST 13, 2020

Peaches Hot House’s fried chicken packaged to-go. A bench that used to provide seating for four people now serves as a barrier between the six-foot square of masking tape on the floor — the designated ordering zone — and the bar and kitchen. But despite of all of this, Peaches Hot House is busier than ever.

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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

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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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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You need to put yourself in front of diners, get them in your door, and turn them into ambassadors of your restaurant that come back and tell their friends about you. Before you get any ideas for a cheesy radio spot, take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats.

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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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Open for Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Start by outlining your restaurant’s concept, from the type of cuisine to the interior design. Once you’ve nailed the perfect location, focus on the layout and interior design. Choose wisely and design smartly. Are you targeting families, young professionals, or a little bit of everything?

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Keens Steakhouse Peter Luger Cote Gallaghers Steakhouse Porter House Wolfgang’s 4 Charles Prime Rib Bowery Meat Company Old Homestead Steakhouse Sparks Steak House American Cut Delmonico’s Quality Meats Smith & Wollensky St. Anselm Strip House Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse. 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. This tiny bar is located near the intersection of Franklin and Greenpoint Avenue, in an orange brick building with a blue-glass front door. Best Bars in Greenpoint.

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Ken Burgin

MARCH 1, 2020

If they’re casual or on hourly pay, they may feel they can’t afford to miss work, even if unwell – watch closely. Front of House: Have hand sanitiser available for customers at the entrance. Kitchen: Check the public view of the kitchen from outside – through a window or back door. Add sanitiser.

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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. At NAOE, chef Kevin Cory decides what to serve the guests and prepares the meals in front of them. Best Sushi in Miami. Make a Reservation. Doraku Sushi.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Off premise has become a sizable segment of our business, and I don't see it ever going back to pre-COVID numbers. Off premise has become a sizable segment of our business, and I don't see it ever going back to pre-COVID numbers. We celebrate this as it benefits us all when brands focus on sustainability. Lavu CEO Saleem S.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

While the establishment comes with a laid-back vibe with no dress code, they do require reservations. While the establishment comes with a laid-back vibe with no dress code, they do require reservations. While the atmosphere is casual, many diners dress in suit jackets or business casual apparel. Born & Raised.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

I was shocked to read it, not because I think front-of-house staff should never be able to sit down, but because it just hadn’t occurred to me that it would be possible. Other fast-food, fast-casual, and chain restaurants have been looking to tech upgrades to streamline work, especially when they may not have enough workers.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 7, 2021

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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Aaron Allen & Associates

JULY 29, 2022

Already in 2019, restaurants were not able to pass inflationary costs on to consumers (back then, the average restaurant price increase was 3.1% Restaurant robotics is a term that is used to describe the use of technology in restaurants to automate certain tasks. How Robots Are Changing the Restaurant Landscape. and food at 5%).

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant is near Arbor Park, with a bright red sign on the front of the building. The design reminds you of an open courtyard with traditional and modern Mexican decor. The atmosphere is festive but still casual and inviting. Midland, Texas, has a lot of good destination restaurants.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 15, 2021

& Restaurant Buvette New York Shuka Sotto 13 The Dutch NORMA’S Hudson Clearwater Penelope NYC Root & Bone Hearth Restaurant Vinegar Hill House Victor’s Cafe BLACKBARN Restaurant Lido Harlem Restaurant B&H Dairy Chez Ma Tante Cookshop Peaches Russ & Daughters Café Egg Shop. For me, it’s the culture. Baking Co. &

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Irfan Kuci is the Director of Business Development at Focus Hospitality Consulting (FHC), a growing consulting firm based in Dubai with expertise in Back of House (BOH) design, MEP design, interior design, F&B concept creation, project management, franchising as well as hotel/restaurant operational assessments.

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