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Self-Ordering Kiosks: One Solution to the Current Labor Shortage

Modern Restaurant Management

The food and beverage industry is on a hiring frenzy. A recent study by The Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that, despite regular hiring since this spring, the food and beverage industry still remains 1.5 In order to meet this massive shortfall, restaurants have had to up the ante on their recruitment drives.

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Refresh Your Beverage Menu to Welcome the ‘New Normal’

Modern Restaurant Management

Everything from the first sip of a drink order to the last bite of dessert should be exciting, unique, and delicious to make that novel on-premise dining experience stand out. One way to impress guests from the get-go is to have a strong beverage menu, as drink orders are typically taken upon arrival. Offer a Tea Flight.

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DoorDash Ordering Trends: Diners Are Picking Local

Modern Restaurant Management

Diners are increasingly turning online to get their favorite dishes with same-store pickup orders in the U.S. remains the most popular time to order delivery and pickup, more diners are waking up to the smell of breakfast at their door with a three-times increase in breakfast orders between 5 a.m. While Friday at 6 p.m.

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Boost Consumer Interest And Sales With Functional Beverages

Restaurant Business

As consumers continue to prioritize better-for-you foods and beverages, restaurant operators have a big opportunity. But with the array of beverage options out there, it can be tough to wade through and decide what to add to the menu. What energy beverages belong on the menu? What do consumers want?

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How Transaction Monitoring Can Help Prevent Food and Beverage Fraud

Modern Restaurant Management

As cash intensive businesses (CIB), food and beverage businesses have historically been sites of fraud. Yet, as such businesses move their sales, ordering, operations, and bookings online, the rates of fraud have only increased. In other words, for a $30 disputed take-out order, it’d end up costing the merchant $72 in real terms.

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How to Stand Out in a Competitive Non-Alcoholic Beverage Market

The Rail

By Julia Nikolaus, Contributor As a restaurateur or manager, you know just how competitive the non-alcoholic beverage market can be. Restaurants need to recognize that non-alcoholic beverages require their own specific marketing strategies if they want an edge over the competition. 1 - Use Unique Brand-Focused Materials.

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Be Prepared: Cocktail and Beverage Trends for Events

Modern Restaurant Management

In order to pull off successful events and cater to their clients’ needs, event planners and their bar staff. Work with your chef to choose locally sourced ingredients and garnishes as part of your venue’s food order. need to be in the know with all the upcoming trends. Even better?

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