The Restaurant Times

APRIL 7, 2022

A fine dining restaurant in Gulf countries like Oman is a blend of delicacies and a bespoke experience. It is thus, the right time for Omani restaurateurs—and upcoming restaurateurs—to own this bustling dining scene. It is thus, the right time for Omani restaurateurs—and upcoming restaurateurs—to own this bustling dining scene.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Savvy food and beverage professionals are recognizing the craft beverage category as a gateway to loyal, higher-value customers. This craft consumer-rich environment aligns brewers with the unique product offerings both consumers and sellers want.

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OpenTable

AUGUST 13, 2020

After months of shutdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic, restaurants have looked to their insurance policies for financial help – only to be denied coverage for claims. The only way to do that is if we have an industry to make better, and that means holding insurance companies accountable. Why restaurants are taking action.

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The Restaurant Group

MARCH 11, 2024

But restaurant finances are notoriously complex, with so many types of expenses to manage: Dining and kitchen supplies Commercial real estate Utilities Maintenance Insurance Marketing Payroll And more Restaurant budgeting can be head-scratching and very time-consuming. Every restaurant must aim to spend low and earn high.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Some restaurants only add the auto-gratuity for large dining parties of 6 or more. Twenty minutes east of the White House, in D.C.’s s Union Market District, sits the modern Mexican restaurant Destino. If you’d prefer not to pay the service charge, let us know and we’ll remove it.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Offering a safe and enjoyable outdoor dining experience requires careful planning. Here are a few outdoor dining tips to ensure that you are providing the best experience possible to your patrons. Your outdoor dining area should have a level walking surface with no loose materials that could contribute to slip, trip, or falls.

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7 Shifts

MAY 17, 2022

They define the experience of working in a restaurant and dining at it. Even before the pandemic hit, there's been a growing feeling that the restaurant industry has to do better when it comes to employee experience. We're seeing a culture shift. Table of Contents. What is restaurant culture? Why is restaurant culture important?

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Some restaurants only add the auto-gratuity for large dining parties of 6 or more. Twenty minutes east of the White House, in D.C.’s s Union Market District, sits the modern Mexican restaurant Destino. If you’d prefer not to pay the service charge, let us know and we’ll remove it.”

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7 Shifts

APRIL 24, 2020

With most restaurants operating on dine-out only, and many having closed their doors, restaurant staff are left with hours reduced—or out of a job entirely. Contact your state’s unemployment insurance program to apply for your benefits. Managing financial wellbeing Unemployment applications in the U.S.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

It would be difficult to find a more sinister, demoralizing, harmful, or self-destructive word than mediocre. Mediocre sucks the lifeblood out of an individual or an organization – it is the dark side of the moon, the harbinger of discomfort and pain, and the salt in the wound that saps your energy and leaves you hardened and embarrassed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 13, 2021

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reported that cooking equipment is the leading cause of fires in dining establishments. Society Insurance has established a list of meat smoking hazards and how to prevent these hazards from causing significant damage to one’s business.

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Society Insurance

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

When the door closes and the lights come back up in the dining area and bar, there are still tasks to complete before the night is truly done. As a bar or restaurant owner, you know that your night isn’t over when the last customer leaves. Taking inventory and reporting low-stock items to the chef or manager. Updating food labels.

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Society Insurance

OCTOBER 12, 2022

As demand for outdoor dining has grown quickly, cities everywhere have seen streets transformed by something known as a ‘streatery.’ Not only are streateries attractive to customers who want to dine outdoors, they also offer bars and restaurants new opportunities. What is a Streatery? How Streateries Work.

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Buzztime Business

JUNE 2, 2023

Try a grilled twist on a classic Caesar salad: charred romaine is seriously delicious. 3) Evening Concert Dad can end his day on a high note, literally. Bring in a local rock band for evening entertainment complete with fatherly drink specials. Extra space in the parking lot? Run a family-friendly outdoor games tournament in the afternoon.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2022

At the end of 2021, four out of five restaurants reported facing a staffing shortage due to reduced operating hours and dining capacity. With data showing indoor dining rapidly decreasing as customers navigate new COVID variants, restaurants need the capability to quickly adapt and implement new solutions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Rent, food, labor, utilities, and insurance are prime examples. Customers can also be more hesitant to dine out as their everyday expenses are going up. Whether you’ve thought about it or not inflation is most likely affecting you in this day and age. So what exactly are the effects of inflation?

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7 Shifts

APRIL 23, 2021

Staff are now tasked with policing masking, moving heavy furniture to configure outdoor dining, and packaging to-go orders. Benefits like health insurance, pet insurance, or retirement plans. If you're having trouble finding great people to work in your restaurant, you're not alone. Adam Ranier, Writer, Restaurant Manifesto.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Quick-service restaurants are also feeling the pressure – large chains like Chick-fil-A and McDonald’s have had to close dining rooms due to insufficient staffing. Operators will look to technology to offset labor shortages and free up staff to enhance the dining experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 9, 2020

Restaurants in particular have been dealt a harsh blow, as many have been forced to shutter their dining areas and bars, and solely rely on take-out and delivery orders. For many, the next logical step in this situation has been to file a claim with their insurance company. Track Your Financial Losses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 25, 2020

As the fight against COVID-19 continues, more of those same restaurants have started considering—and even implementing—new plans for welcoming employees and customers back for in-person dining. In-person dining will pose unique hygiene challenges to your restaurant, particularly in high-traffic areas.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

Offering delivery services creates an added liability for restaurant owners beyond typical dine-in exposure, so it is critical to ensure you are implementing the right procedures to help mitigate unexpected claims and expenses that could damage your business. Recheck to make sure that the employee is still using the same vehicle.

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Open for Business

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The information provided in this article does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal or financial advice; instead, all content is for general informational purposes only. Information in this article is presented “as-is” and may not constitute the most up-to-date information.

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Open for Business

MARCH 1, 2023

Many workers found jobs in other industries offering more stability or benefits like health insurance. The restaurant labor shortage is still one of the industry’s biggest challenges even 3 years after the start of the pandemic. Quick links History of the current restaurant labor crisis What caused the restaurant worker shortage?

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Restaurant365

MARCH 25, 2020

As many restaurant operators transition from dine-in service to delivery and takeout service only, there are many operational decisions to make. Also display your takeout and delivery hours, especially if they’re different from your normal dine-in hours. Promote your delivery service through digital channels. Provide curbside pickup.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2020

” The Association proposed three separate categories of protection for industry restaurants and employees: directed/targeted financial relief; loans/insurance options for impacted small businesses; and tax measures. . Loans/Insurance Options for Impacted Small Businesses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

I am guilty of still fearing indoor dining and wanting to only eat outside and I am that person cleaning a hotel room with antiseptic wipes before touching anything; this is what the industry sees and hears daily. A recent jobs report revealed 6.6 million jobs were created in the last year.

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Don’t let the weather dampen the outdoor dining experience : For some, the outdoor dining experience is part of their brand — and if that describes you, you’ll want to ensure that your dining area remains comfortable for customers. Think, “if I were coming here for the first time during this season, what would I expect?”

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2023

With the most up-to-date weather forecasts at your fingertips, you’ll get a better sense for when you should prioritize indoor dining or pivot to other dining options such as takeout and delivery. When wildfire smoke or cold weather forces you to shut down outdoor dining areas, move things inside.

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Restaurant365

MAY 26, 2020

The economy may be in flux right now, but as restrictions start to lift and limited dine-in is allowed in most states, restaurants are at a critical juncture. With a focus on delivery and takeout, CoGS also includes packaging, utensils and other extras that aren’t part of your dine-in CoGS. Restaurant prime cost overview.

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Cheetah

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Outdoor dining in parklets, aka streateries, saved millions of restaurants and bars around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s great news for many restaurants who rely on outdoor dining as the only lifeline to tug them through winter. California Formalizes Outdoor Dining Through 2024. Reading Time: 4 minutes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 28, 2020

restaurant delivery revenues are expected to reach nearly $80 Billion by 2022 and digital ordering and delivery has grown 300 percent faster than dine-in traffic since 2014. 20 percent of consumers say they spend more on off-premise orders compared to a regular dine-in experience. Projected U.S. Need more proof?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2021

Modifications made to help insure the in-person experience is as safe as possible should be an expectation, not a goal. As COVID-19 continues to impact the country, it is obvious that few industries are exempt from the impact of the pandemic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Customers should expect the same degree of food safety from delivery as they do when dining in a restaurant. Third-party food delivery contracts need contractual transparency, and issues surrounding fees, costs, terms, policies, marketing practices involving the restaurant or its likeness, and insurance/indemnity should be clear.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Restaurateurs are struggling to find staff to support the increase in demand on their business as Americans are returning to restaurant dining rooms. These include sign-on bonuses, higher wages and the offering of health insurance. And that is showing no signs of dissipating or slowing down. Labor Shortages. Food Shortage.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Dine-in and off-premise are very different things, and it's a must to take into account. To ensure that your food makes sense for off-premise dining, Landers suggests a mock delivery. The habits of diners have changed, and our approach to off-premise along with it. It will still cost you to run your own delivery.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The pandemic has made me appreciate (even more) how special dining and going out with your loved ones can be. Restaurant Workers Say Sanitation Is Important for their Satisfaction. of employees rated sanitation efforts of ultra-high importance, with an average score of 4.1 Employees aren't satisfied with their current wages. Closing Thoughts.

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EATER

AUGUST 7, 2023

Three Penny Taproom also has flood insurance. Time will tell, with insurance and the rebuild, what we do with that space,” he says. Time will tell, with insurance and the rebuild, what we do with that space,” he says. Here’s how restaurateurs are staying afloat in the aftermath. On July 27 , Gov.

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