Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Surging prices have been top of mind for consumers for two years and counting, leaving restaurant leaders questioning how inflation might influence diners’ behavior and overall spending habits, including their usage of digital ordering and third-party delivery apps– both of which gained momentum during the pandemic. While restaurants might have expected to see a bigger shift back to in-person transactions as a result of customers looking to cut costs, there simply hasn’t been a

Ordering 197

Ordering Online Ordering Loyalty Program Customer Experience 197

Sculpture Hospitality

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Creating an enticing menu is an art form. But, as restaurant owners and operators, it’s important that you don’t overlook another equally crucial aspect of menu creation and that is pricing.

Pricing 142

Pricing Menu Operations Management 142

EATER

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Miss M. Diamond serving doughnuts to American servicemen in a Salvation Army hut on Union Square, New York, circa 1918. | FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Even during the worst of war, the ring-shaped confections offered a bite of joy and a much-needed morale boost to weary soldiers during World War I Dough fried in oil is a delicacy found worldwide, from Greek loukoumades to Moroccan sfenj to jalebi in India and Pakistan.

Supplies 131

Supplies Take-out Advertising Serving 131

Crunchtime

OCTOBER 24, 2023

As essential functions in multi-unit restaurants, training and operations are inherently intertwined and greatly influence the customer experience. Educating employees to perform job tasks correctly, efficiently, and confidently is key to maintaining quality operations and customer experiences. In the high-turnover restaurant industry, getting new employees up to speed faster is critical to retaining them longer.

Training 78

Training Operations 2023 Customer Experience 78

Advertisement

Full Course Foundation is dedicated to nurturing excellence in restaurant leadership. Our Navigator program offers a wide range of resources tailored for professional growth. From high-quality training to personalized coaching, Navigator equips restaurant leaders with the tools they need to thrive in their careers. Unlock your potential with three months FREE access to Navigator by Full Course!

Leadership

The Eat Restaurant

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Simplicity is key for restaurant customers when booking and dining. Digital reservation management systems like Tableo and Eat App alternatives help restaurants run efficiently, take online reservations, and manage tables. Not having one could result in losing customers and overstaffing. Tableo (starting price at $0) is a popular option for those starting with online reservations, but there are other systems available for restaurant operations, reservations, and guest management.

Reservations 78

Reservations Book Dine-in Pricing 78

EATER

OCTOBER 24, 2023

One of Sweetgreen’s new protein plates. | Sweetgreen The salad chain launched “protein plates” to attract customers outside of lunch Sweetgreen occupies the upper echelon of the office lunch offerings. It’s an aspirational order, the (shaky) promise that warm roasted portobellos or za’atar breadcrumbs offer more nutrition, or just more sophistication, than a Panera sandwich.

Fast Casual 95

Fast Casual Email Marketing 2014 Fine Dining 95

Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Three new hearty plates are making their debut with some new ingredients designed to build sales later in the day, when a salad might not be enough.

Menu 109

Menu Design Operations 109

Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of culinary delights, beverage trends play a pivotal role in shaping our choices and preferences. As we step into 2024, it’s time to explore the exciting and innovative trends that will dominate our glasses, mugs, and bottles. From wellness-driven concoctions to caffeine alternatives, here’s a glimpse of what you can expect in the world of beverages next year.

2024 78

2024 Beverage Innovation Catering 78

Get Beyond

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Small Business Saturday isn’t just a day on the calendar. It’s a massive day for making sales. In 2022, an estimated 51 million shoppers participated in the event. Small Business Saturday can be a huge opportunity to meet new customers and grow your business’s profile. This year, Small Business Saturday falls on November 25, 2023. Are you ready to make the best of this one-day event?

Small Business 52

Small Business 2023 Social Media Customer Experience 52

Advertiser: Paycor

There’s no way around it: sometimes employees need your help. Use this free template to clarify expectations, share resources, and set a timeline. Best case scenario, this process helps them improve. Worst case, your great recordkeeping keeps you compliant even if they move on. Download the template today!

Download

The Rail

OCTOBER 24, 2023

By Indiana Lee, Contributor As a bar or restaurant owner, you always want the best for your customers, including when it comes to the beer they’re drinking. The craft beer movement has continued to rise in recent years, and patrons have developed high expectations for quality beer, no matter where they go. Thankfully, providing high-quality craft beer to your guests is easier than you might think.

Serving 52

Serving Food Supply Supplies Equipment 52

Sante

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Phenomenal Spirits announces expansion to four new European markets.

Marketing 248

Marketing 248

The Salt

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Some school meal programs buy fruit and veggies from local farms, improving kids' diets and supporting the agricultural economy. A boost in federal funds to expand these efforts runs out next year.

Serving 129

Serving Agriculture 129

Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The chairman of Fat Brands, which owns several chains including Great American Cookies and Pretzelmaker, is targeting strategic acquisitions, particularly those that will help occupy a plant in Atlanta.

113

113

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.

Hiring

Buzztime Business

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Are you hungry for more trivia? Is one night of bar trivia per week not enough to satiate your senses? Buzztime has tens of thousands of questions in its database. Pub trivia hosts and players could spend a lifetime with them! However, as the years pass, some of the questions become outdated and obscure. Events that are important one year become irrelevant many years later.

Bar 78

Bar 2005 2002 Sports 78

Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This "rip-and-dip" bagel concept has backing from celebs like Paul Rudd, J.J. Watt, Darren Rovell and movie producer John Davis.

128

128

EATER

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Don’t worry, your beloved Skittles aren’t going anywhere. | Butch Dillinger / FOAP via Getty Images California outlawed four additives found in roughly 12,000 candies, cereals, and sodas This post originally appeared in the October 22, 2023 edition of Eater Today , a place for Eater’s editors and writers to share their tips for navigating the world’s most delicious destinations.

Government 84

Government 2023 Consumer Goods Food Safety 84

Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 24, 2023

They hate the concept but relish the practice because of the control it provides, according to a new report.

128

128

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.

Hiring

EATER

OCTOBER 24, 2023

It’s the second Momofuku restaurant to close this year

120

120

Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The Bottom Line: The work being done at Chipotle and Sweetgreen could not only change the fast-casual sector, it could change much of fast food.

Fast Casual 109

Fast Casual Casual Food 109

The Salt

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Drake, an investor in Dave's Hot Chicken, is giving away sliders to fans who have download the app and show up in person at any Dave's location from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday.

Download 44

Download 44

Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Behind the Menu: The better burger chain shifted to these more sustainable sources, pledging to expand the initiative chainwide and on the menu.

Sustainability 109

Sustainability Sourcing Menu Food 109

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.

Food

Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The chain is adding a handful of trendy new apps like truffle tot-chos and a margarita shrimp cocktail as it continues a revitalization effort.

Food 109

Food 109

Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The pizza chain appointed former executives from Dollar General and Home Depot as directors to support its long-term growth plan.

Leadership 109

Leadership 109