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Amid Influx of New Employees, Restaurants Must Build and Reinforce Brand Excellence

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Unfortunately, many restaurants are using archaic training programs, so update your training to be current, relevant, and tech driven. When you invest in modern training programs, your employees better understand (and comply with) safety and QA protocols and deliver safer experiences for guests. Boost safety and quality protocols.

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Effective Promotional Ingredients for Going Green

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Restaurant websites and blogs are great platforms for talking about sustainability initiatives like the use of sustainable ingredients, recycling programs, energy saving programs and/or participation in food donation programs. Consumers want restaurants to embrace sustainability and are making their dining choices accordingly.

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8 Ways to Navigate The Restaurant Staff Shortage

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Some have involved staffing agencies, increased wages, offered signing bonuses, or implemented referral programs to attract new employees in the service industry. Additionally, some businesses have partnered with job training programs and schools to attract a new generation of workers to the industry.

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Build a Loyal Customer Base by Offering Freebies

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A direct mail gift certificate is a welcome gesture they won’t forget. Loyalty Programs Add Value Provide a solid customer service experience and deliver a great product to drive repeat visits. To help generate repeat business, restaurants should consider offering a loyalty program for valued customers.

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Are EV Charging Stations Worth the Investment?

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It’s not enough to implement strict QA programs in your restaurant. You must also monitor your suppliers to be certain they have proper food safety protocols and structured QA programs in place. Use tech tools to organize and manage supplier certifications. Ensure safety throughout your supply chain.

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Five Tips for Giving Employees Gifts That Will Make a Difference

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For instance, gifting a vegan employee a certificate to a steakhouse might not be the gesture of goodwill intended—it could even be the final straw that sees them looking for new employment in the coming year. This can include access to training programs, workshops, mentorship, or educational resources.

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Lavu Launches Restaurant-Focused Independent Agent Sales Program with Industry-High Commission Split and Training by James Shepherd

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Central to the program is a collaboration with CCSalesPro and James Shepherd, a Master Salesman, who has trained and mentored thousands of successful merchant services sales reps. Many restaurants today are using legacy technologies that cannot support must-haves like tableside ordering, delivery app integrations and loyalty/rewards tracking.