Culinary Cues

MAY 28, 2022

The most important room in a home is the kitchen. This is where we celebrate and reflect – the place where a cook offers the most important expression of love through the creative preparation of food. The kitchen provides a platform for many of the most vivid memories of our lives and as such is cherished by all.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 14, 2023

These are the most significant words of advice I ever received. It’s a simple directive – no matter what you do, what task you are required to perform, how much you get paid to do it, or who you do it for – approach every task with the same level of commitment to doing it the best you can.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2020

Now that the new year is here, it’s the perfect time for restaurant operators to review their 2019 performance and identify areas that can be improved in 2020. Significant growth always starts with smart goals that not only identify the areas for improvement but also define how to get there. Set Smart Goals. Employee scheduling.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 5, 2021

My question to you is, how will management of Restaurants, Clubs and Hotels try to provide a sense of balance and wellbeing for the chefs who have the history of working from dawn until well into the night, six and sometimes seven days a week. “My I thought you would be a great colleague to ask.”. Is there truth to this?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

As per a recently published report by Future Market insights, the Takeaway and Delivery Food market is going to witness accelerated demand in the coming years with online food platforms. In this blog, we will discuss the various facets being utilized to enhance the entire operation of the ghost kitchen efficiently.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

Successful restaurant owners have many traits in common. Here we've outlined seven practices of highly successful restaurant owners. Keep Close Track of Your Finances The statistics can seem daunting. Most importantly, it will act as a roadmap to your financial success.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

If you’ve taken a look at Grubhub’s app lately, you may have noticed an immense amount of new restaurants available for online ordering. After all, the delivery giant more than doubled what they call their “restaurant inventory” in the past quarter. Grubhub added 150,000 “non-partnered” restaurants to its platform last quarter. .

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 10, 2020

That crumb-covered plate from your lunch that you haven’t had a chance to get rid of yet. This is the restaurant back office in its natural state – but not at all at its finest. Even though the practice of restaurant management continues to move digital, the physical space of your restaurant back office still needs to be organized.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

For additional resources, click COVID-19 Survival Guide for Restaurants and MRM Restaurant Survival Guide, Second Course and MRM Restaurant Survival Guide, Part Three. The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has launched the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund to support U.S.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. In addition to their main duties, restaurant managers also have to contend with all the unwritten or hidden responsibilities that fall on them.

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Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Running a restaurant is a demanding job. One day youre juggling staff schedules. The next youre racing to keep inventory stocked while customers wait for tables. Weve worked with countless restaurant pros whove faced these challenges head-on. Lets get started and help your restaurant thrive any year.

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7 Shifts

MAY 11, 2020

It’s been months since restaurants across the US, Canada, and beyond were forced to shutter their dining areas in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. Plus, as part of our COVID-19 resources initiative , it’s time we pivot our own content to help your restaurant have a successful reopening.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

I have the privilege of working with many different restaurants and food businesses. One of the most important goals of any restaurant is dependability and consistency. Even the most loyal guest will start to drift away if they can’t depend on the service, the product, or the hours of operation.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2021

You may serve the best food on the block, but if your restaurant doesn't match its dishes with plausible customer service, your customers may never come back. That's why it's important to provide an outstanding dining experience from the second your customer's enter your restaurant, till the moment they leave.

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Social Hospitality: Restaurants

MAY 18, 2020

Anyone who runs a hotel or restaurant is a salesperson. It’s thus critical to learn sales skills and translate them into practices appropriate for your industry. If it’s the peak of the season, you compete with all local restaurants and hotels. Treat these people well, so they will treat your customers well.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

From a purely economic perspective – cooks have a real impact on the national economy, the quarterly jobs reports, and the operation of more than 1 million restaurants that are part of the economic pulse of communities from New York to California and Chicago to New Orleans. It’s simple and poignant – cooks are essential. there are 1.3

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7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

The uncertainty of how long these closures could last is frightening. We’ve created this COVID-19 restaurant closure guide to help restaurateurs like you navigate these difficult times. Here are some things to think about before you shut your doors. Check our guide below to see what COVID-19 restaurant laws apply to you.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 29, 2022

For me, some of the most important tools for life were gained in the kitchen. I grew up while I was learning how to work in a kitchen. This was the place where we learned about life, about how to adapt, how to get along, and how to become uniquely us. They were gained when I had to wake up at 4:00 a.m.

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Goliath Consulting

APRIL 28, 2020

How will restaurants deliver after COVID-19? The coronavirus crisis has challenged restaurants to rethink the way they deal with food delivery for good. Meanwhile, smaller restaurants had to turn to third-party delivery services like Doordash, UberEats, Grubhub to deliver food to their customers.

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EATER

MARCH 3, 2022

What many don’t know, though, is that these shops are almost always making their beverages with ingredients supplied by Herbalife, a multilevel marketing (MLM) company that sells dietary supplements, “nutritional shake mixes,” and protein powders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

For restaurant owners this means that more of your potential customers are using voice search to find restaurants just like yours. However, if your website is not optimised for voice search, the restaurants they will find will be competitors and not your own. Fast-paced, on the go and data packed.

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Black Box Intelligence

JUNE 4, 2025

What Restaurant Brands Need To Know The Cost of Ignoring Market Trends Missing a market trend doesnt just mean falling behind. So we dug into the real impact of market trends on restaurant performance and the strategies forward-thinking brands are using to stay ahead. It means losing real revenue. Heres what we found.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 4, 2020

Ever wondered about the carbon footprint of your restaurant? Industries are having to adapt—in particular the foodservice industry, which is making strides in the right direction with new innovations such as biodegradable packaging and plant-based meat. But how can restaurants reduce their carbon footprint on a granular level?

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Before restaurants can record a profit, they need to take several expenses into account—inventory, kitchen equipment, building utilities, and of course, labor. What is Restaurant Labor Cost Percentage? Benefits (Health Care, Employee Discounts, etc.).

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Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 2, 2022

The restaurant industry saw a significant increase in delivery and takeout during the COVID-19 lockdown. As lockdown restrictions were lifted, restaurant owners expected some customers to return in person while still following safety measures. However, most restaurants were still getting more delivery orders than ever.

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The Restaurant Group

MAY 25, 2025

Online Reputation for Small Restaurants is critical to attract customers and build trust. Managing how people see your business online can mean the difference between success and struggle. It involves making sure customers find positive, accurate information. Good reviews help your restaurant grow by building trust.

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EATER

JANUARY 9, 2024

And on Labor Day weekend 2023, Alison Roman soft-opened her pantry store First Bloom in the lowest level of a building that used to house the beloved restaurant Table on Ten. Photo-illustration by Lille Allen/Eater The latest extension of the food personality’s brand is a curated corner store in Bloomville, New York.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, read about efforts to help the restaurant industry and heroes as well as "new normal" restaurant technology and products. The Dining Bond Initiative, a campaign that helps get funds to restaurants impacted by the coronavirus COVID-19, has gone global. Dining Bond Goes Global.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Your servers are constantly on the go – every second matters when it comes to turning tables and providing high-quality service to your guests. A mobile POS can help any restaurant looking to improve server productivity, increase revenue, and overall streamline their front of house operations. What is a Mobile POS?

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

As explored in Part 1 of this blog series, your payroll accounting systems overlap with many different parts of your restaurant business. Your payroll solution can impact hiring, onboarding, employee payments, taxes, and overall business health. Restaurant payroll follows these accounting cycles.

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Social Hospitality: Restaurants

MAY 18, 2020

Anyone who runs a hotel or restaurant is a salesperson. It’s thus critical to learn sales skills and translate them into practices appropriate for your industry. Create Special Offers for Customers If it’s the peak of the season, you compete with all local restaurants and hotels.

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7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2024

Let’s be honest - you’re a restaurant operator, not a marketing expert. You got into this business because of your passion for food and hospitality. But the revenue restaurants get from digital channels like their mobile apps and websites surpasses the 32% of revenue they generate onsite and 26% over the phone.

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Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

If you’ve been keeping up with our blog posts you’ve probably read what we had to say about millennial food trends in “Our Most Anticipated 2020 Food Trends List.” In fact, they will be making up more than one-third of the population at some time this year, surpassing both millennials and baby boomers as the largest generation (1).

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 4, 2020

Ever wondered about the carbon footprint of your restaurant? Industries are having to adapt—in particular the foodservice industry, which is making strides in the right direction with new innovations such as biodegradable packaging and plant-based meat. But how can restaurants reduce their carbon footprint on a granular level?

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7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2020

Many restaurants will begin reopening in the coming months, and each state will likely have their own guidelines around ensuring your staff and diners are safe. Many restaurants will begin reopening in the coming months, and each state will likely have their own guidelines around ensuring your staff and diners are safe.

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Restaurant Engine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Use it to grow your restaurant by fine-tuning your website. ” So, if you want to light your marketing on fire and grow your business, data analytics is a must. tweet this) We look at what your restaurant website’s data can tell you and how you can use it to drive customers to your restaurant.

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Hot Schedules

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Is Your Back Office Sinking Productivity? B etween payroll, inventory, reporting, and more, it’s easy for a manager to get trapped in the back office, sinking under paperwork. Here’s how to throw your best steward a life jacket. How much time do your managers spend doing administrative work?

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