Wed.Jan 29, 2020

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Why Third-Party Delivery Partnerships May Not Be All They’re Cracked Up To Be

Modern Restaurant Management

As we head into 2020 and digital ordering continues to boom, the restaurant segment is in for some major changes, particularly when it comes to delivery. While many fast casual and QSR restaurants are announcing partnerships with platforms like Uber Eats and Grubhub, not all owners and operators are on board with the third-party delivery trend. According to research done by eMarketer , 23 percent of all smartphone users will use a food delivery app by 2023.

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How to Benefit from Your Restaurant Operations Platform's "Suggested Order" Feature

Crunchtime

No one wants to run out of inventory. Having to tell customers "sorry, we're out of that," especially during a busy period, can hurt your brand's reputation. At the same time, while it's important to be prepared, you don't want to be over- prepared with too much inventory on-hand. A quality BOH food operations platform will have a "Suggested Order" feature that can help you keep your inventory levels balanced.

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The Rise of Food Allergies – and How to Keep Your Guests Safe and Happy

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Blog. The Rise of Food Allergies. And how to keep your guests safe and happy. R oughly 15 million Americans (including 5.9 million children) are managing food allergies. Meanwhile, sensitivities and intolerances to specific ingredients are on the rise. Some allergies trigger a mild reaction (which would still ruin the memory of a nice meal out). Others have much more serious consequences.

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Corrective Action Plan: What It Is And Implementation Tips

Sling

Do you want to ensure your business meets customer needs and complies with state, federal, and local regulatory requirements? Implement a corrective action plan. At first glance, many managers may think that a corrective action plan is part of employee discipline or employee development. And while you can use a corrective action plan to address those issues, you can also use it to improve other aspects of your business.

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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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Parking Lot Perils: Seven Tips to Prevent Trips and Keep Your Customers Safe this Winter

Modern Restaurant Management

The weather has gotten colder, precipitation has turned into snow, and the likelihood of accidents caused by slick conditions has increased. While most restaurant workers know to keep their floors clean and free of fall risks, they may not think about their outdoor walking spaces quite the same way. To keep customers safe this winter, managers and staff need to think ahead and stay informed about the risks of seemingly minor problems, including cracks and holes in their parking lots.

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4 Ways a Vendor Bid System Can Cut Food Costs

Xtra Chef

Vendor management for restaurants is an ongoing effort. Buying in bulk, establishing contract pricing, and soliciting competitive bids are all tried and true ways to cut costs. But chefs and managers are busy people who historically have not had the tools (or the time) to measure and manage food costs effectively. But the recent boom in restaurant tech is making it easier than ever to implement best practices to manage food costs.

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Top 7 Qualities You Need to Be a Good Waiter

360Training

Have you ever considered working at a restaurant as a waiter/waitress? Becoming a server is great because it offers numerous advantages, such as flexibility, uncapped income, and growth opportunities. However, if you don’t have specific hard and soft skills, going to work every day can turn into a chore. So, before you dive in headfirst into a career as a restaurant server, make sure you sharpen these seven skills.

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xtraCHEF Recipe Card: Mat Siebers

Xtra Chef

Explain your role at xtraCHEF. I’m responsible for supporting inquiries any client, vendor, or third-party partner may request. Working across many departments, I ensure that problems are solved quickly. What do you love about xtraCHEF? I love how xtraCHEF’s slick, user-friendly platform is designed to empower our clients through data analytics.

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8 Ways Restaurants Can Increase Customer Loyalty

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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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Best Way to Prepare Your Restaurant For Valentine's Day

Ordyx

​ If love isn't the answer then food definitely is. ​ With Valentine's Day approaching, most couples find that going out for dinner adds a hint of flavor to their relationship. According to multiple reports, Americans spend approximately 3.7 Billion dollars on going out to eat. On top of that, as per an article done by Restaurant Business Online, " one-quarter of Americans will be sitting in restaurants on February 14, according to research from the National Restaurant Association (N

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Tea Trends of 2020

T-Ching

Every year I write this article with enthusiasm for a world of possibilities for tea in the coming year, but this year is a little different. 2020 is a leap year, which means an extra 24 hours for tea, which is the only predictable positive trend I see for the year. Due to several different factors I believe there is much up in the air about what tea trends will come out for this year.

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