Wed.Sep 02, 2020

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Finding Firm Footing in Uncertain Times

Modern Restaurant Management

During a chaotic time, instinct prompts us to try to control what we can. And for businesses, controlling costs can determine whether a restaurant can navigate choppy seas for smoother waters. A key lever for driving revenue through uncertainty is labor costs – a challenge as the COVID-19 pandemic has placed us squarely in unchartered territory, especially in the hospitality industry.

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6 Ways to Chop Your Food Costs

Margin Edge

Open Road, Metropolitan Hospitality Group, Merrifield, VA. “Just the first year I used MarginEdge, I saved about 2% of gross. That’s big money, which makes me a big fan of MarginEdge.” – Greg Casten, Owner of Ivy City Smokehouse and Tony & Joes & Investor in MarginEdge. You may have known how your menu performed on COGS% before the pandemic, but the changes to our industry over the last few months has made hitting those same numbers an extreme sport.

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Best Practices for Outdoor Dining All Year Long

Modern Restaurant Management

Outdoor dining is still top of mind as owners want to keep employees and customers safe and have questions about maintaining outdoor spaces in inclement weather. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Rick Camac, dean of restaurant and hospitality management, at Institute of Culinary Education, for his expert advice. Tips for dealing with inclement weather: Try to tent your area and not rely solely on umbrellas, which are not useful and potentially dangerous in wind and heavy

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How to Use Special Weeks for Restaurant & Cafe Promotions

Ken Burgin

The Aussie Artisan Week promoted by Pepe Saya Buttery got me thinking about how else the ‘Week of…’ idea could be used for interesting promotions. They can be short and punchy, and bring in outsiders or employees, or run with different food & beverage themes. Here are a few ideas I’ve come up with so far. Run the week over 5 days or 7, and a big topic could even stretch to a month.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

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.

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Human Capital Solutions in a "Gig" Economy | Season 2, Vol. 2

Foodable

Listen to "Human Capital Solutions in a "Gig" Economy | Season 2, Vol. 2: Clockedin" on Spreaker. In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Eric Smith, the founder and chief executive officer of Clockedin, to explore how the gig economy can move forward after the pandemic.

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6 Proven Digital Marketing Strategies for Saudi Restaurants

The Restaurant Times

In the highly competitive Saudi restaurant space, despite providing excellent food and service, one cannot merely rely on word-of-mouth to gain massive popularity. As the competition among restaurants is exceptionally stiff, they need to do the right marketing to succeed. While offline marketing strategies are necessary for restaurants, it is digital marketing strategies that have become the need of the hour.

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3 Tips on How to Improve ROI of Facebook Ads For Restaurants

Web Diner

Social media is a part of our everyday lives. And a good ad can be a game-changer. In this article, we’ll give you a few tips on how to make the most of Facebook Ads for restaurants. The digital landscape of the restaurant market feels very saturated. By now, pretty much all restaurants you are competing with not only have their own website, but they are also present on social media and offer online ordering — haven’t caught up to that, yet?

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25 Frequently Asked Questions On Influencer Marketing

Lady Boss Blogger

As influencer marketing grows, more businesses are understanding the value of influencers, but most businesses and influencers alike still have questions before launching a campaign. Here are some of the common influencer questions you may have along with their well thought out answers: 1. What is influencer marketing? While this is one of the more […].

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3 Tips on How to Improve ROI of Facebook Ads For Restaurants

Web Diner

Social media is a part of our everyday lives. And a good ad can be a game-changer. In this article, we’ll give you a few tips on how to make the most of Facebook Ads for restaurants. The digital landscape of the restaurant market feels very saturated. By now, pretty much all restaurants you are competing with not only have their own website, but they are also present on social media and offer online ordering — haven’t caught up to that, yet?

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

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.

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14: Local Food Series: HEX Ferments and their role in the local food supply

Food Business

Owner and founders of HEX Ferments, Meghan and Shane Carpenter, created a kombucha and fermented food company out of an art project at MICA. They are now an integral part of our local food chain. Restaurants, farmers market shoppers and home cooks all benefit from their deep knowledge in fermented food practices. Their skill and craft, combined with their ability to be a strong partner for restaurants, has made a positive impact in our community.

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Travel Itinerary: The Cliff Coast –– Galway and Clare Staycation

Gastro Gays

Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way is a mammoth 2,500km stretch along the country’s rugged, ocean-battered coastline, running from Donegal right down to Cork.

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How Expanded Outdoor Seating Can Maximize Your Restaurant’s Profits

Evergreen

Expanded outdoor seating may be just what you need to maximize profits during COVID-19. Many cities and counties across the country now permit outdoor dining in expanded areas, even when indoor dining is prohibited or restricted. In a […]. The post How Expanded Outdoor Seating Can Maximize Your Restaurant’s Profits appeared first on Evergreen.

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Best Outdoor Dining in Midtown, NYC in 2020

Restaurant Clicks

New York City is open for outdoor dining, and some of the best Midtown restaurants are offering outdoor seating while the weather is warm. If you’re looking for delicious food in an outdoor venue, Midtown NYC is teeming with amazing options. . Enjoy sidewalk seating, big outdoor patios, and soak up the sun and the fresh air with your meal. Whether you live in Midtown or you’re visiting the area, check out the best outdoor dining options in Midtown, Manhattan!

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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.

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How This Seafood ‘Sourcerer’ Runs New York City’s Lobster Game

EATER

Steven Wong sources the highest quality lobster for some of NYC’s best restaurants at his family-run business, Aqua Best Seafood Market “Selling lobsters is definitely a complicated process,” says Steven Wong, owner of Aqua Best Seafood Market in New York City. “I’ve eaten so much lobster in my life I can actually taste the difference in where they caught it.

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Chef Opens A Food Hub To Support Black-Owned Businesses

The Salt

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Oakland, Calif., chef Rashad Armstead about Epic Ventures Test Kitchen, his new food hub aimed to support Black-owned food businesses.

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Newly Legal Home Restaurants Look to Revolutionize California’s Food Scene

EATER

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The Best Platforms to Post Auto Repair Coupons Online

Indoor Media

Have you ever thought about posting your auto repair coupons online? If you’ve done even a little bit of research, you’ve probably noticed that few coupon sites accommodate small businesses. Coupons.com , RetailMeNot.com , and the like primarily distribute coupons for consumer packaged goods and big-box retailers. This leaves independent auto repair shops with limited options.

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

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The Strategist Guide to Shopping for Breville

EATER

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Mutual Aid Groups Reckon With the Future: ‘We Don’t Want This to Just Be a Fad’

EATER

Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images. Mutual aid networks swelled during the pandemic. How will they continue to grow and serve once it’s over? In the early days of the pandemic, storied community activists and those newly unemployed, or working from home for the first time, came together to join or form mutual aid networks across the country. These groups have spent months building volunteer rolls, creating community connections, and perfecting the use of Slack as a virtual dispatcher.

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Oatly Faces Backlash Over Ties to Trump-Linked Investment Group

EATER

Photo: Tada Images /Shutterstock. Plus, once again everyone’s laughing at the president’s soup gaffe, and more news to start your day Oatly is facing backlash for its ties to the Blackstone Group. Oatly, the Swedish oat milk brand whose popularity ushered in a new wave of vegan dairy alternatives, is facing a boycott by climate-minded fans and activists in light of a belated public realization that Oatly sold a 10-percent, $200 million stake to an investment group led by controversial private-eq