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The Cost of B-ing Good

Modern Restaurant Management

Doing the Work Aspiring B Corps have to submit data and policies to prove how they measure up in the categories of Governance, Workers, Community, Environment, and Customers. During the pandemic, we implemented a whole-house tip pool and instituted an internal $15 minimum wage. A combined score of 80 out of 200 is required.

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28 Strategies to Cut Costs in the Restaurant Business

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With rising ingredient prices, labor shortages, and tighter margins, operators must find strategic ways to reduce restaurant costs without compromising quality or customer experience. Increasing restaurant profits allows you to invest in upgrades, like better equipment or a nicer place for customers to eat.

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Digital Dining and ‘Restaurant Recovery’ Show

Modern Restaurant Management

Wally Sadat, CMO of The Kebab Shop, a chain of restaurants in California and Texas, has been using On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store during our beta test and said it helped him manage costs and retain customers during recent months. Sellers can pass this fee entirely to the buyer or offer custom delivery promotions.

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State of the Industry and More Restaurant Research

Modern Restaurant Management

Consumers want restaurant experiences : 84 percent of consumers say going out to a restaurant with family and friends is a better use of their leisure time than cooking and cleaning up. The average Valentine’s Day dinner with food, drinks, and tip cost diners $121 in 2023. San Francisco only saw approximately 2 percent growth.

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First Robotic Mobile Restaurant and DoorDash’s Commissary Kitchen

Modern Restaurant Management

Customers simply approach Ono’s ordering kiosk, place their custom order, and watch as robotic systems create their blends from scratch. From cups to straws, all of Ono’s consumables are compostable, making Ono more sustainable compared to traditional smoothie establishments.

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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

Modern Restaurant Management

The Hospitality Recovery Coalition includes DISCUS, the American Distilled Spirits Alliance (ADSA), the Council of State Restaurant Associations (CSRA), the National Restaurant Association and TIPs. TIPs offers training for individuals on the responsible sale, service and consumption of alcohol. NAB Acquires SALIDO.

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What Hotel Menu Trends Will Define 2022?

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For these travelers, the dining experience will be back on the menu. The foodservice distribution industry is hypercompetitive and robust. Source eco-friendly products where possible, and look at implementing onsite produce gardens and/or composting. One area where sustainability and mass appeal coexist – spirits.

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