Want a higher average check? Get diners to stay longer
Restaurant Business
MAY 31, 2023
Technomic's Take: Diners, even if they're alone, tend to spend more the longer they stay at a restaurant.
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Time to Celebrate Dad and Boost Revenue – Restaurant Marketing Ideas for Father’ Day
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 31, 2023
Now that temperatures have officially warmed up, consumers are more eager than ever to dine outside and on-premise. Although restaurant operators are no strangers to this shift in behavior, what they may be overlooking is the chance to leverage one of summer’s biggest revenue driving celebrations – Father’s Day. According to the National Retail Federation , consumers spent approximately $20 billion in 2022 on this annual day dedicated to Dad and it was celebrated by nearly 76 p
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Benefits of Automation and Digital Offerings in Restaurant Spaces
Restaurant Business
MAY 31, 2023
In restaurants, one persisting issue operators are facing is labor. Hiring and retaining staff have been challenges in recent years, and labor costs are on the rise as well. Additionally, an increased focus on cleanliness and food safety has been top of mind for both operators and consumers alike. Some operators are facing these challenges with innovation, however—adding automation as well as incorporating more digital offerings that help reduce staff intervention in processes are becoming more
Time to Celebrate Dad and Boost Revenue – Restaurant Marketing Ideas for Father’s Day
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 31, 2023
Now that temperatures have officially warmed up, consumers are more eager than ever to dine outside and on-premise. Although restaurant operators are no strangers to this shift in behavior, what they may be overlooking is the chance to leverage one of summer’s biggest revenue driving celebrations – Father’s Day. According to the National Retail Federation , consumers spent approximately $20 billion in 2022 on this annual day dedicated to Dad and it was celebrated by nearly 76 p
How to Build the Ideal HR Team
Advertiser: Paycor
HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.
Boost Your Restaurant Business with Geo-fencing: Tips and Tricks
Goliath Consulting
MAY 31, 2023
Are you a restaurant owner or manager looking for ways to attract more customers and increase sales? Look no further than geo-fencing! This location-based marketing technique uses GPS or RFID technology to create a virtual boundary around a specific area, such as your restaurant’s location. In this blog post, we’ll explore how geo-fencing can help your restaurant business and provide tips for implementing this strategy effectively.
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How I Got My Job: Building an Urban Beekeeping Business
EATER
MAY 31, 2023
Photo of Andrew Coté by Paulo Anjou Andrew Coté followed his fathers footsteps into beekeeping; now Andrew’s Honey is a go-to resource for beekeepers and for restaurants looking for top-notch honey 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. Today’s installment: Andrew Coté.
What Happens When You Listen to Your Customers (and How to Do This Better)
Crunchtime
MAY 31, 2023
In multi-unit restaurants, operators can see, hear, and interact with their customers each time they visit. Customer feedback comes in a variety of forms–they have the opportunity to fill out experience surveys, leave star-rated reviews, and even share insta-worthy photos of their meals. Successful operators extract customer feedback and weave it into their Brand DNA to provide consistently great experiences.
Why breakfast is the key to Burger King's future
Restaurant Business
MAY 31, 2023
The Bottom Line: The burger chain’s unit volumes have lagged its competitors. One reason has been a morning daypart that hasn’t quite lived up to expectations. Can the brand’s new management fix it?
The Best June Promotion Ideas Bars and Restaurants
Buzztime Business
MAY 31, 2023
Summer is in full swing, and June is on deck with baseball games, Father’s Day, graduation celebrations, and more. Got your June promotion ideas ready to go? If not, no worries. We’ve got all your bases covered with marketing tips, contests, and other content for every day in June. Along the way, go ahead and use any of the graphics in your emails and on social media.
How to Build the Ideal HR Team
Advertiser: Paycor
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Former Wendy's exec to lead development at Chipotle
Restaurant Business
MAY 31, 2023
Joining the fast-casual Chipotle on June 19, Stephen Piacentini replaces CDO Tabassum Zalotrawala, who moved to McDonald's earlier this year.
A Guide to the Best Brewery Software and Technology Solutions
The Eat Restaurant
MAY 31, 2023
Breweries today face unique challenges in managing their operations efficiently. With the growing demand for craft beer and the complexity of production, the manual brewing process can be overwhelming and time-consuming. That's where specialized brewery management software solutions come to the rescue.
Panera guests can now pick up digital orders via drive-thru
Restaurant Business
MAY 31, 2023
When ordering online or through the app, consumers can select Drive-Thru Pick-Up, so they don't have to leave their cars.
Uruguay Wines – The Best-Kept Secret Of The South
Sante
MAY 31, 2023
Uruguay may be small in size, but it really packs a punch when it comes to quality wines. Oftentimes overshadowed by its neighbors Argentina, Brazil, and Chile, Uruguay's wines should not be overlooked. If you love discovering new wines and new regions, Uruguay is an exciting region that needs to be on your radar.
Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability
Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course
Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.
Beer sales flat? These bars know how to pump them up
Restaurant Business
MAY 31, 2023
A combination of target marketing and tech enhancements can spur craft beer sales for operators.
The Rising Wave: Celebrating WITH Craft Tequila and Mezcal
Sante
MAY 31, 2023
When George Clooney and friends sold CasaAmigos in 2017, liquor giant Diageo paid $1 billion for the company–even though it was only four years old and selling 120,000 cases. But tequila was hot, hot, hot.The Diageo-owned brand quickly grew within three years to 1 million cases of Casamigos a year in 2020 and then to 2.2 million cases in 2021. By 2022, it had tripled in brand value, becoming the fastest-growing spirit brand in 2022, according to The Spirits Business.
PRF announces new No Filter panel series
Perfect Daily Grind
MAY 31, 2023
On 14 & 15 September 2023, Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) will once again return to Medellín, Colombia. Taking place at the Plaza Mayor venue, the two-day forum is set to attract thousands of international coffee professionals – ranging from producers and traders to roasters and baristas. Alongside workshops, cuppings, competitions (including the Global Roasting Contest ), and the second edition of the Global Coffee Awards , PRF Colombia will feature an extensive series of lectures and p
Two weeks remaining to enter the 2023 Santé Magazine Wine & Spirits Competition
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The Complete People Management Toolkit
Advertiser: Paycor
From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.
Destination Lugana!
The Wine Knitter
MAY 31, 2023
If you’re looking for a fabulous Italian wine and food pairing adventure without traveling to Italy, then check out Destination Lugana in NYC! The Consorzio Tutela Lugana DOC has put together two weeks of celebration, featuring 19 wine producers from northern Italy offering their latest vintages to six restaurants in Manhattan. Destination Lugana begins Monday, June 12th, through Thursday, June 22nd.
'Cook-it-yourself' Asian chain GEN Korean BBQ plans an IPO
Restaurant Business
MAY 31, 2023
The 32-unit concept, started by a pair of longtime restaurateurs including the former owner of Baja Fresh, plans to raise $25 million in an initial public offering.
How San Francisco’s Mourad Makes Ras El Hanout Butter for Its Famous Short Ribs
EATER
MAY 31, 2023
“It’s a time-consuming process, but it’s a labor of love,” says chef de cuisine Rasika Venkatesa At San Francisco’s Mourad one of the most popular dishes, short ribs, takes a whopping three days to make. The process is so lengthy not only because of the meat, but the time it takes to make the butter in which the short rib is cooked. Chef de cuisine Rasika Venkatesa starts making the ras el hanout butter by adding roughly chopped garlic and Fresno chiles to a pot of melted clarified butter.
When disaster hits, restaurant families have a new place to turn
Restaurant Business
MAY 31, 2023
The industry is helping its own through a reinvigorated aid resource called CORE. Here’s how it rescued the victims of a historic tornado.
Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent
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Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.
An Eater’s Guide to Prince Edward Island
EATER
MAY 31, 2023
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. | Peter Unger /Getty Images PEI is known for its mussels, but “Canada’s Food Island” also boasts tons of other seafood, a thriving beef industry, an impressive culinary school, and stellar breweries along famous red sand beaches and coastal drives There are few places in the world that are more naturally beautiful and charming than Canada’s Prince Edward Island.
Who will win, and who will lose, as the economy slows
Restaurant Business
MAY 31, 2023
A Deeper Dive: R.J. Hottovy, head of analytical research for the data firm Placer.ai, joins the podcast to discuss the state of industry sales and traffic.
The Ultimate Guide to Beer Glassware
EATER
MAY 31, 2023
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Americans are lunching out less, but spending far more when they do
Restaurant Business
MAY 31, 2023
Remote work continues to keep a lid on midday restaurant traffic in big cities, according to new data from Toast.
Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent
Advertiser: Paycor
Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.
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