SpotOn

MAY 1, 2024

Even if you're taking out single-page ads in the newspaper each week or doling out free samples on the sidewalk, most restaurants don't realize there's a simple solution to help them get noticed by potential customers. ." Feel free to give us a call or send us an email about your experience.”

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EATER

AUGUST 19, 2021

From eye-catching labels for chile sauce to restaurant wallpaper, Overice founder Meijun Li translates culinary vision into visual design In How I Got My Job , folks from across the food and restaurant industry answer Eater’s questions about, well, how they got their job. The second part of my job is design.

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7 Shifts

JULY 30, 2021

With plenty of restaurants to choose from, you want to make sure yours stands out from the rest. From stand-out social media accounts, to good old-fashioned mail marketing, we'll walk you through 12 unique customer-driving ideas! Your marketing plan is your restaurant's holy grail, so make sure you take the time to prioritize it.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Soul is the definition of you and the pursuit of this will always be our most important goal in life. The music is designed to open the listener up to the performer’s life and story. Does that story take people back in time and allow them to think about the impact the place, building, people, and food had on who they are today?

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 27, 2021

During his 22 years with Marriott, he held diverse positions, from Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage to Vice President of Experience Design and Regional Vice President of Food & Beverage in the Middle East & Africa. What Goes Behind Developing An Exceptional Restaurant Design Philosophy.

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EATER

OCTOBER 11, 2023

I’m tempted to lie and tell her we just sold out, but instead I explain the Bananas Foster — caramelized bananas flamed with dark rum over house-made banana-buttermilk ice cream — the restaurant’s most popular dessert. A perfectly executed Bananas Foster takes about three to four minutes to prepare. But she isn’t listening.

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Transact

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Taco Mac, a 27-unit sports bar based in Atlanta, has designs to grow within Georgia, and into other states. We’re definitely the same as everyone else in that we’ve had to find ways to do more with the same or fewer team members.”. Originally posted on qsrmagazine.com. That would double the brand’s footprint within the next five years.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 26, 2020

This is where the restaurant industry is today, this is where chefs, cooks, and restaurateurs sit in the moment, and this is what keeps us all up at night – challenges without definitive answers. It is difficult to argue with safety precautions designed to keep people well and thwart the spread of the virus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 23, 2024

What is your take on Restaurant Brands International (RBI) buying out Carrols, it’s largest franchisee? It’s definitely a big and bold move to make for any brand, but with full faith in their new direction, I’m sure they will see success. Were you surprised? Why is this happening now?

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

At least the real bad news is out of the way. Now, let’s think about the purpose of restaurants so that current and potential restaurateurs and chefs can choose the direction they want to take. This was (is) the design of classic coffee houses, speakeasys, and corner cafes for generations. FOOD TRUCKS are not a passing fad.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The restaurant tech industry is a growing one, with software and services designed to streamline almost every aspect of your business. There’s a wide range of options available that take the entire process online. With a social media management system, you can plan out a week’s worth of posts across platforms in just a few minutes.

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Embrace the Suck

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

*The following is an excerpt from my new book: Your Restaurant Culture Sucks coming out in September 2021. I can’t believe the words just came out of my mouth. She was over her head and wouldn’t admit that she was drowning and taking the entire restaurant down with her. You should close your restaurant.".

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 19, 2022

And how can you get the best out of your manual espresso machine? Read on to find out what they told me. This traditional definition is still a reference point for many baristas. Espresso machines were designed to achieve this goal, but new tools have changed this scenario. How is extraction different?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Following are some of the major restaurant trends to watch out for in 2022. Restaurant staples such as plastic straws, plastic cups, lids, or take-home bags have people asking why those things are necessary. A ghost kitchen is a restaurant that only operates out of a kitchen with no dining space. Simplified Menus.

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Embrace the Suck

JUNE 18, 2021

Working on the right things, in the right order, what to focus on now, and what to hold off until later, can mean the difference between success and burn out. 60% of restaurants don’t make it past their first year and 80% go out of business within five years. They are definitely thriving as opposed to just surviving.

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EATER

MARCH 19, 2024

Chefs sometimes call these “modern” takes on brasseries and bistros, largely because they diverge from the traditional French definitions. Some take a more playful approach — at D.W. But mostly they are operating firmly within the French culinary tradition, and usually with design to match.

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Restaurant Engine

JANUARY 25, 2023

A website developer can help you take your website to the next level. Your restaurant’s website is in good hands with a web developer because not only will they create an aesthetically pleasing website for you, but they’ll design one that’s fast and easy to navigate. A pro knows the ins and outs of web design.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2021

In this week's episode of The Main Course host Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia speaks with BentoBox Co-Founder and CEO Krystle Mobayeni about the necessity for restaurants to have a mobile-first approach to website design and how the pandemic has made the need for technology even more critical.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

If you weren’t thinking that much about online ordering before, you definitely are now. The easiest way to get your food out there is by partnering with a third-party delivery app. Native or first-party delivery doesn't rely on a separate service to take and send out orders. So—you’re ready to take orders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Strong enough to take the risk and I commend you!, You may question the cost and resources on actively posting on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter but three out five Centennial’s buying decisions are influenced by social media. More content at a person’s fingertips can definitely drive sales and drive interest.

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EATER

DECEMBER 15, 2023

More recently, the coupes have become a fixture of the aesthetic Instagram tablescape, particularly among the niche of food designers and stylists who put forth a sense of highly stylized yet casually lived-in opulence. We definitely do gravitate towards stainless steel,” says Suea, who is also an influential food artist and food stylist.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The restaurant tech industry is a growing one, with software and services designed to streamline almost every aspect of your business. And take time clocking data from your POS and send it right to your payroll provider for easier processing. There's a wide range of options available that take the entire process online.

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Restaurant Engine

JANUARY 24, 2024

Take your menu to a new level by changing things up to really maximize your sales. 1: Decide How You’ll Change Your Menu When it comes to revamping your menu , that doesn’t necessarily mean throwing everything out and starting over. It’s important to hire a pro to take your photos to make sure you get the lighting correct.

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EATER

JANUARY 27, 2023

Illustrations by Marianna Fierro Marianna Fierro went from website and graphic designer to in-demand illustrator and merch creator In How I Got My Job , folks from across the food and restaurant industry answer Eater’s questions about, well, how they got their job. I designed the Food52 holiday popcorn tin for BjornQorn , which was super fun.

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The Rail

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Each year we take on the role of prognosticators and offer our view of what to expect from the upcoming year. Any thoughtful discussion surrounding artificial intelligence needs to begin with a definition , so here goes: “Artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 25, 2022

But as more and more specialty roasters and coffee shops open, the industry becomes more saturated by definition. This can make it more difficult for coffee brands to stand out and differentiate themselves from competitors. Read on to find out what they told me. What are the main design trends?

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7 Shifts

MARCH 11, 2020

Read on to discover common restaurant opening expenses you will definitely encounter, and unexpected restaurant opening costs that you may encounter on your journey to restaurateurship. things like interior design and a paint job, you’ll need to hire licensed contractors to execute your ideas safely. Check out these U.S.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 8, 2020

7shifts’ 150+ employees come from various backgrounds and have worked in numerous industries—from video game design to healthcare. Lindsay: “ Definitely making people’s day. Why did you transition out of the industry? Rachel: “I will never take my experience managing restaurants for granted.

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EATER

JANUARY 12, 2024

I’m heavily influenced by food and beverage when it comes to designing scents. People who grew up eating a lot of rice immediately recognize it and it’s definitely a conversation starter.” I barely graduated high school with passing grades and ended up dropping out of community college. What was your first job?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Sure, correspondence and updates are sent out and companies are trialing the fees with some merchants, but the processing fees ultimately upend thousands of businesses using a platform when the fees kick in. Often, you turn it on and tune out. It’s predatory, and proof that it’s time to pay close attention to these fees.

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EATER

JUNE 9, 2023

If it’s been a while since your last drag brunch or if you’re flirting with the idea of checking one out for the first time, here’s what you should know to make sure you and everyone else involved have the best time possible, according to the queens who are leading the show. Still need another reason to shell out some cash?

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Between the fallout of the pandemic and a turbulent economic landscape, dining out isn’t always considered a priority. In fact, one recent study found that 74% of respondents said they’d be cutting back on dining out to preserve their budgets. What type of “voice” do you want your marketing text to take?

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EATER

MAY 9, 2022

Why go out if you aren’t going to dress up? After two years of inside time, how do we dress to go out these days? The contrast makes for an environment where diners feel right at home, if home takes months of scouring reservation apps to get into and is also where they throw damn good parties. It’s just a treat going out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 4, 2022

It was definitely high-stress at first but we worked together as a team to communicate. On our first day, we had a line out the door of guests and ran out of oysters to sell. It was definitely a learning experience for myself and the rest of the team as we banded together to turn this hectic situation into a positive one.

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Social Hospitality

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Take the globe paperweight as an example, originally bought for $1.49, and sold at $197.50 Yet, the most beautiful thing of all is that all stories are per definition dopamine generators, because you always expect something to happen. Just take a look at how they are telling their story in less than 30 seconds. your website.

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Ken Burgin

JUNE 14, 2020

Design is the first – does your place look wonderful, or quirky, or unusual? Something that lifts it beyond the average and, these days, gets people to take out their phone and snap a photo. You can design in these features, but make sure you don’t sacrifice service. Under-promise so you over-deliver.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 21, 2023

La Marzocco opens temporary store at 2023 Design Week Milan. After a successful first edition in 2022, Expo Café Uruguay will once again take place in Montevideo. Ice Roast is the brand’s first-ever soluble coffee product designed specifically to be prepared with cold water or milk.

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