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THE COMPETITION EFFECT

Culinary Cues

Of course, if, in this case, too many restaurants open before the marketplace has a chance to catch up, then failure rates will increase regardless of how operators respond. Once introduced to a remarkable product, consumers are less inclined to accept what had been the norm. Can there be too much competition?

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JUST DON’T KNOW OR JUST DON’T CARE

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It is evident in the way customers are approached, employees interact, how staff members dress, the lack of attention paid to customer needs, the poor execution of cooking methods, the lack of attention to flavor and a haphazard approach to presentation of products, and the overwhelming disconnect between server and guest, cook and chef.

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Food Delivery and Service Robots: Changing Face of Restaurants Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

The prominence of food delivery and service robots has increased in the overall restaurant industry. In this blog, we will discuss the changing face of the restaurant industry as a result of the introduction of food delivery and service robots. This is owed to the uncertainties faced by the restaurants at the global level.

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CHEFS: BUILD A TEAM – KEEP A TEAM

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Trust comes from consistent behavior whether it is how those standards of excellence are adhered to, how each employee interacts, or how the chef exhibits professional behavior. When this is not the case, then employees will always be looking for an opportunity to escape and find a position elsewhere. People respond well to excellence.

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AI in the Restaurant Industry: Unlocking Opportunities to Reduce Costs and Increase Efficiency

Modern Restaurant Management

Using AI to detect and prevent fraud not only helps restaurant operators avoid the business costs associated with fraudulent transactions but also protects their customer base which results in increased brand loyalty and sales. Overstaffing increases labor costs while understaffing can negatively impact customer experience.

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KITCHEN RESPECT

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We see and feel the results in restaurant closures, limited hours due to a lack of staff, streamlined menus and an increase in the amount of convenience items used, customer complaints on social media, and depressing retention rates of both employees and guests. A lack of respect is a problem.

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ARE INDEPENDENT RESTAURANTS PRICING THEMSELVES OUT OF THE MARKET?

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Here are some thoughts: PRODUCT: Take a hard look at your menu. PEOPLE: Independent restaurateurs can work with key employees in ways that larger chains would find difficult. This is, after all, how you would approach any other expense – the exchange of money for a product or service.

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