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Top Tips to Show Appreciation for Your Employees This Year

Modern Restaurant Management

A recent survey of job holders – including front-of-house and back-of-house restaurant workers – showed that 55 percent were planning to switch jobs, citing “lack of recognition” as the number one reason for the change. These acts of recognition go further than you may think.

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The American Restaurant 2022 (Post Pandemic)

Culinary Cues

This was (is) the design of classic coffee houses, speakeasys, and corner cafes for generations. Ah…now is the time for everyone to start speculating about what the restaurant business will look like when all of this craziness is over. I know what you are thinking – WHAT!!!! At least the real bad news is out of the way.

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How Restaurants, Retail and Mixed-Use Environments Are Capitalizing on a Surging F&B Market

Modern Restaurant Management

More than ever, restaurants are a critical part of the inline merchandising mix, generating approximately $160 million in annual F&B volume. Developers should be working closely with their F&B partners to think creatively about ways to reinvest in and refresh their spaces and increase connectivity.

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Restaurant Innovation That Goes Beyond Menu Items

Modern Restaurant Management

Friction points that are in back of house trickle to front of house, and so we can find these internal friction points by observing our teams and identifying activities that distract them from delivering value and ask; where were they confused, frustrated, uncomfortable, or delayed. Innovation Through Service.

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The Impact of Restaurant Tablets on Table Turnover and Revenue

Mad Mobile

In a study by the Wharton School , researchers found that using tabletop technology can improve sales by 9.74% and productivity by 10.77%. Beyond that, it can also increase table turnover by nearly 17%! As a restaurateur, you know that these metrics are more than just numbers. It’s not just about one aspect of the customer journey either.

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How Rotel Became an Essential Part of Any Queso

EATER

The story of Rotel, which is now available in different spice levels and chile types, dates back to 1943. The story of Rotel, which is now available in different spice levels and chile types, dates back to 1943. Sheila Fitzgerald /Shutterstock. At the time, you couldn’t find Rotel in either of those cities.

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Restaurant Profit Margins: A No-Brainer Guide to Maximizing Your Profits

Notch

As an owner-operator, your restaurant likely sits at the center of your life. It's not only your business and your livelihood— it's also your dream. Unfortunately, if your restaurant is typical, your profit margins are exceedingly narrow. According to a recent Forbes article , sit-down restaurants make a profit of about 6%. So, why do it?