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COOKS – THE COMFORT OF HEAT, SWEAT, AND HARD-WORK

Culinary Cues

Staring at the POS printer, waiting for those orders to start their tap dance building to a crescendo in an hour or so, clicking a pair of tongs by your side, shifting weight from one foot to the other, and beads of sweat beginning to roll down your back and collect under that scull cap that fits just a bit too tight – is this one of those moments when you begin to wonder what in the world you are doing?

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Would Delivery Work for My Concept?

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of MRM's "Ask the Expert” features advice from EZ-Chow Inc. Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Q: Would delivery work for my concept? A: Delivery –of all things– is a hot topic. Consumers demand it and the market has responded by offering several delivery options, from independent delivery companies to national firms.

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Forecasting for Restaurants: Implications for Inventory and Labor

Restaurant365

Operating a successful restaurant requires restaurant owners and managers to focus not only on managing day-to-day operations, but also evaluating ways to reduce costs and grow future sales. Currently, some of the most powerful restaurant management systems on the market feature predictive tools around food and labor costs. Forecasting won’t lead to perfectly accurate results every day but forecasting for restaurants is vital to recognizing trends and responding proactively.

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How a Branded Intranet Can Increase Employee Engagement Globally

Modern Restaurant Management

Internal branding and employee experience are extremely important because they create a consistent collaborative culture that keeps employees engaged. At Church’s Chicken, we recently performed a comprehensive rebranding required communication to all of our domestic and international franchises, as well as all of their employees. To complicate matters even further, the majority of Church’s Chicken employees work in the field for the majority of their shifts, which can make sharing in

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Planning Your Restaurants 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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7 Restaurant Grand Opening Ideas That Work

Restaurant Clicks

You’ve done months of work planning your restaurant, creating menus, hiring staff – it’s finally time for the grand opening of your restaurant! A restaurant grand opening is an exciting event, and a successful one can help start your restaurant off on the right foot. When planning a grand opening, you’ll want to the best restaurant grand opening ideas to make sure you draw a good crowd to generate buzz.

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Singani 63 Successful at Changing the Rules

Bevology

Five years ago I was guiding the launch of a new-to-the-U.S. brand and category, Singani 63. I was referred to Academy Award winning film director Steven Soderbergh by my friend and partner Howard Bernstein to help respond to the question: “Hey, do I need a distributor or something?” There’s a lot more to that story and you can read in this article by David Driscoll, then editor of K&L Spirit Journal.

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SUPERBOWL LIV: ELEVATED SNACK & COCKTAIL RECIPES FROM TOP CHEFS IN THE U.S.

Sante

PunchBowlsMichaelMina.jpg. Author(s): Stacey Sears. Teaser: Upgrade your watch party with these easy-to-make game day snacks and batched cocktails. Upgrade your watch party with these easy-to-make game day snacks and batched cocktails. Chef Alex’s Crispy Potato Skins. Co-Chef Alex Meyer at Boia De in Miami took inspiration from his favorite local sports bar Flannigan’s to recreate an elevated version of his go-to gameday snack - Crispy Potato Skins topped with creamy burrata, caviar

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5 tips for a successful restaurant loyalty program

Typsy

Who doesn't like getting freebies every now and then? Customers have their favorite café, hotel or restaurant and let's be honest, it's always nice to feel rewarded when you are a regular guest somewhere. In this blog post, we look at five different ways to create a successful restaurant loyalty program.

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First Step To Creating a Successful Social Media Campaign

RGU

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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.

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The Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 073: Mike Smith from Taziki’s

Restaurant Technology Guys

The wide-ranging conversation about how Taziki’s has solved so many of the technology issues within the restaurants. The post The Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 073: Mike Smith from Taziki’s appeared first on Restaurant Technology Guys.

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How to Take Advantage of User-Generated Content to Grow Your Restaurant

Restaurant Den

One of the cheapest and easiest ways to put your restaurant on the map and acquire new customers is to rely on user-generated content. Especially if you’re a beginner restauranteur, you shouldn’t miss out on the opportunity to involve your customers and followers in the process of promoting your business. Below, we explain what user-generated […].

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10 Print Tips for Restaurant Trade Show Season

Dot It

Restaurant trade show season is upon us, and with it comes many marketing opportunities. You have an opening to build brand awareness, network with potential clients, and ultimately make sales. However, these opportunities can be inhibited by poor trade show print materials. Whether you are a new restaurant looking for business or a longstanding staple, [ ] The post 10 Print Tips for Restaurant Trade Show Season appeared first on Dot It.

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Protecting Restaurants from Botnet Manipulation of Online Reviews

Modern Restaurant Management

In the Internet economy, restaurateurs, especially owners and operators of non-chain restaurants, are often at the mercy of users of review websites and applications such as Yelp and TripAdvisor and social media platforms such as Facebook. While such platforms can serve as a valuable source of free advertising and publicity for restaurants, they can also pose an existential threat to a restaurant’s survival.

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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.