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Up and close with JP Then, founder of Slerp

Deliverect

In this interview JP Then, the founder of Slerp , an e-commerce platform and order management system for the UK hospitality sector, shares valuable tips and tricks for the modern omni-channel restaurant that wants to optimize their online sales channels. How has online and mobile ordering changed the restaurant industry? People now expect to be able to order from their favorite establishments whenever, wherever and on whatever platform comes to hand first.

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Actionable Data and Labor Optimization (Podcast)

Modern Restaurant Management

In this episode of The Main Course host Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia discusses restaurant labor issues with expert Mary Hamill, VP, Pre-Sales, at HotSchedules, a Fourth company. The pandemic has had a tremendous impact on restaurant staffing and Hamill noted that many restaurants reevaluated how they staff and looked to her company to help them with labor optimization.

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The Importance of Forecasting Agility in Uncertain Times

Hot Schedules

Blog. The Importance of Forecasting Agility in Uncertain Times. Our conversation about labor forecasting in the digital economy is now available on-demand. A mid the pandemic, there was a lot written on business agility and the ability to pivot business models in reaction to the dynamic environment. The year 2020 certainly put the hospitality industry to the test.

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Overnight Openings: Considerations for Returning to Service After a Shutdown

Modern Restaurant Management

For nearly a year, many restaurants have straddled the line between open and closed. Driven by state and local COVID-19 data, they’ve been forced to shut down at the drop of a hat and reopen just as quickly. While the green light to reopen is long-awaited good news, as various states continue to allow establishments to open dining indoors at a limited capacity, there are monumental impacts to the overall foodservice industry and subsequent impacts on the food and beverage manufacturers and

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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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Is the Future of Restaurant Design Off-Premise Focused?

Black Box Intelligence

Chipotle Mexican Grill introduced Chipotlanes in 2019 and accelerated rollouts of the drive-thru system in 2020. Photo courtesy of Chipotle. Operators have had to rethink and optimize their off-premise setup over the past year. At first, many solutions were implemented as temporary fixes to get through shelter in place orders, such as dedicating a few tables for to-go order pickups or designating a parking spot for curbside service Over time, it became clear that a lot of these changes might be

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7 Best Boozy Bottomless Brunch Spots in Tampa

Restaurant Clicks

Is it even a weekend if you didn’t brunch? Grab a group of friends and check out these Tampa bottomless brunch specials this weekend. Bearss Tavern and Tap. 2802 E Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL 33613. Phone: 813-466-5249. View Brunch Menu. When: Saturday – Sunday from 11am – 3pm. Special: $10 bottomless mimosa or beer options, Saturday ladies get a free mimosa pitcher (with purchase of an entree).

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Virtual and Digital Brand Insights

Foodable

The Fast Casual Global virtual event features the rising stars, executives, and innovators in the fast casual restaurant sector. This event series will present some of the most sought after research and insights driving fast casual restaurant business growth and innovation. Hosted by Paul Barron, this session explores the future of ghost kitchens, virtual brands, food away from restaurants, and other digital ventures in the fast casual space.

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Texas Restaurant Workers Are Deeply Concerned About Working Without a Mask Mandate

EATER

Faced with financial uncertainty and risks to their own health, many restaurant employees don’t feel safe working in these environments [link].

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Darden Restaurants Stock Analysis

Foodable

On this episode of The Barron Report , host Paul Barron gives a deep dive stock analysis of the multi-brand restaurant operator Darden Restaurants. Three Key Points: Food away from restaurants is expected to reach 58 percent—a $1.3 trillion category—in terms of revenue by 2023. With over 1,500 restaurant locations and 150,000 employees, Darden is in an excellent place to capitalize on this trend.

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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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Think Food Prices Are Going Up? You’re Not Wrong.

EATER

Photo: Niloo /Shutterstock. Around the world, people are paying more for household essentials Food prices are soaring around the world, due largely to the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. This sadly comes at a time when millions of people are out of work and already struggling to afford essentials. As predicted by climate change experts, extreme weather conditions are wreaking havoc on the global food chain — the recent storms in Texas , which destroyed crops and livestock, being a recent e

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Scotch Whisky, English Cheese Prices Could Ease As U.S. Halts Tariffs

The Salt

Scotch whisky and other goods have been subject to a 25% tariff. The levies cost companies hundreds of millions of dollars in lost exports, according to the Scotch industry.

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How to Build a Chinese-American Cookbook

EATER

Tienlon Ho | Pete Lee. Writer Tienlon Ho talks about collaborating with chef Brandon Jew on their new cookbook, “Mister Jiu’s in Chinatown,” and the challenges of documenting this moment in time in Chinese-American food In the two pages set aside for acknowledgments in Mister Jiu’s in Chinatown , the cookbook’s chef-author thanks Tienlon Ho “for writing this book with me, for qualifying our ideas and for pouring your heart into enriching these pages with Chinatown’s fascinating history.

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6 Weekend Brunch Spots in South Philly

Restaurant Clicks

Looking for a place for brunch this weekend in South Philly? Look no further. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best brunch and breakfast spots south of Center City. Not all of these restaurants serve alcohol, but many are BYO, so we’ve called that out if you’re looking for a boozy brunch. Either way, if you’re a Philly local or just visiting, be sure to check out some of these spots for breakfast.

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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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England’s ‘Test and Trace’ Neither Tested Nor Traced Tens of Millions of Hospitality Check-Ins

EATER

Astonishing revelations from a leaked report show that data that could have provided insight into COVID-19’s spread in hospitality was never harnessed [link].

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Creative Destruction in the Restaurant: Eight Things COVID-19 Changed Forever

Modern Restaurant Management

Necessity is the mother of invention, and COVID-19 has been the greatest single driver of necessity the restaurant industry has ever seen. Few industries were hit as hard – and few have been as inventive in their solutions. According to Statista , between March and October 2020 the food services industry lost $130 billion in sales compared to the previous year.

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No Restaurant? No Problem: Portland Chefs Have Found a Certain Freedom in Selling Meals on Instagram.

EATER

Chefs and home cooks looking for a financial boost and creative outlet during the pandemic turn to the online platform [link].

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How Do Slogans Function?

Indoor Media

While national chains have their fair share of cute, catchy slogans , it can be challenging for small businesses to choose the right one. Without hours of television commercials, radio campaigns, and print advertisements, you’ll have to rethink how your customers are accessing your slogan — and what it will mean to them. Perhaps you’ll choose a pun or play on industry phrases.

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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 Wild Domestic Subversion of @CheeseDaily

EATER

I am one of the millions of viewers who have been riveted by @CheeseDaily’s TikTok videos since they started to appear on the platform in 2019. [link].

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Central Texas Farmers Share the Devastating Impacts of the Historic Winter Storm

EATER

With dead, frozen crops, farmers are struggling to rebuild [link].

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Threat of Variants and Possible Third Wave Keep Greater Montreal Dining Rooms Closed for Foreseeable Future

EATER

“Public health authorities tell us there will be an increase in new cases and hospitalizations in the coming weeks, so we must keep these regions in red zones” [link].

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A Country Captain Recipe From a New Cookbook All About Rice

EATER

Getty Images/EyeEm. In “Rice,” historian Michael Twitty goes deep on the most versatile Southern grain, with recipes Like The Cooking Gene before it, the newest book from historian Michael Twitty provides lessons on African-American culinary history in the South, and excitingly, its insights into the region’s food culture come through a laser focus on one ingredient: rice.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

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.