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How Restaurants Can Manage Food Costs During Disruptions

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Meanwhile, extreme weather events are likely to disrupt transportation routes, damage crops, and lead to shortages of key ingredients, resulting in price spikes that impact menus. Form Open Lines of Communication : Share your needs and challenges and be receptive to their feedback. percent annually.

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Serve and Sip Responsibly: Tackling Restaurant Liquor Liability Concerns

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Staff should be trained to keep track of guest consumption, ensure food and water are served alongside alcohol and communicate effectively with fellow team members to ensure responsible service. Monitor Guest Alcohol Consumption : Restaurants should actively monitor guest drinking patterns to prevent over serving.

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Serve Your Employees with Holistic Well-Being Benefits

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Clear Communication Maintain open and transparent communication channels where employees can freely express concerns or ideas. Encourage open communication about mental health issues and provide training for managers on how to support employees who may be struggling. Encouragetheuse of freefederal andstate programs.

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18 Restaurant Manager Interview Questions to Assess Leadership and Operational Skills

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How do you communicate restaurant policies and changes to your employees effectively? How do you maintain smooth communication between FOH and BOH staff? Becoming a restaurant manager entails leadership and communication skills. This question also gauges a potential manager’s leadership and communication skills.

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In 2025, Small Changes Will Have a Big Impact on Pizza Restaurants

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AI is being used to identify potential investors, streamline communication and determine which candidates are most aligned with the brand’s goals. While pizza remains a category leader in delivery, due to its durability and ease of transport, 2025 will see a greater emphasis on making other menu items travel better, too.

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Tech Innovations that Simplify Restaurant Relocation

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By Lindsay Lawrence, Contributor Relocating a restaurant is no small feat, as it involves managing the transportation of kitchen equipment, reestablishing the space’s atmosphere, and ensuring minimal disruption to your business. Social media platforms and digital marketing tools can help you manage this communication more effectively.

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What Restaurant Owners Need to Budget for in Food Delivery Services

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Internet connectivity is the backbone of effective delivery software, enabling seamless communication between restaurants, drivers, and customers. A cohesive team can foster better communication, promptly addressing any customer inquiries or concerns. However, numerous hidden costs can significantly impact the overall budget.

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