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How to Get a Better Deal from Food & Beverage Suppliers

Ken Burgin

Sometimes, vendors act like a business partner, tipping you off to new products and trends. The best way to manage this paradox is to have some supplier tips and tools up your sleeve – here are some suggestions. Help Reduce Distribution Costs. Use Dynamic Menu Changes. Understand the Friction.

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What Hotel Menu Trends Will Define 2022?

Hot Schedules

What Hotel Menu Trends Will Define 2022? For these travelers, the dining experience will be back on the menu. With the very food and beverages your restaurant relies upon to operate no longer assured, knowing who to trust and what to expect over the coming months becomes essential. b3lineicon|b3icon-trees|?

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MRM Research Roundup: Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day 2024 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. Valentine's Menu Trends Restaurant guests heavily favor tasting menus this Valentine’s season, according to Lightspeed. percent dip in overall gratuities.

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The Impact of Restaurant Tablets on Table Turnover and Revenue

Mad Mobile

High-quality menu imagery per dish In the age of digital dining, restaurant tablets offer a tantalizing upgrade to traditional menus with their ability to showcase high-quality imagery for each dish. Dynamic pricing strategies Most restaurants and bars use digital menus because of their flexibility.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

During peak seasons, considering outsourcing certain services becomes a practical solution to ensure seamless operations. After a season of serious messaging during the pandemic (and for good reason), brands are throwing caution to the wind and embracing all things fun and lighthearted. The first gusto!

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How to Calculate and Optimize Your Restaurant Payroll Percentage

Restaurant365

Your restaurant operations include many different expenses, from food and beverage to utilities. Your payroll is the process of calculating and distributing wages to your employees. 25-30%: casual dining (depending on the menu and methods of service). Your restaurant payroll cost is not fixed and may fluctuate with sales.

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Bar Setup: 7 Professional Tips To Stand Out

The Restaurant Times

7 Professional Tips To Have A Perfect Bar Setup . Your bar needs skilled bartenders who know how to work behind the counter professionally and serve clients beverages of constant quality and flavour. You’ll need to find a distributor regardless of whether you serve alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages.

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