Wed.Jul 19, 2023

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Franchising in the Metaverse: With Great Promise Comes Great Responsibility

Modern Restaurant Management

The "metaverse" is a general term used to describe any of the virtual universes where people can interact with one another in a shared, immersive environment. With the growth of both virtual reality and augmented reality technologies, more and more people are engaging with the metaverse to do things like play games, shop, and even get married.

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Discover the Keys to Being a Successful Restaurant Leader with Jay Bandy

Goliath Consulting

In this article, we are thrilled to introduce a remarkable new book written by our very own Jay Bandy. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, his new book, “ Keys to Being a Successful Restaurant Leader: A Guide to Skills and Behaviors Restaurant Managers Need to Succeed ” is an incredible resource for aspiring and current restaurant managers seeking to excel in their roles.

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Potbelly founder to build shops in Maryland as franchisee

Restaurant Business

Bryant Keil, who built a Chicago antique store into a chain of sandwich shops, has signed a 27-unit agreement to operate locations with his son Hampden.

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The rise of pay-at-table technology: Transforming restaurant payments

Tableo

Customers expect convenience and efficiency in all aspects of their dining experience, including the payment process. The restaurant sector has experienced a paradigm shift thanks to pay-at-table technology, which has completely changed how customers settle their bills. This article examines the development of pay-at-table technology and how it has revolutionised restaurant payments.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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Why restaurant sales are growing, despite high prices

Restaurant Business

A Deeper Dive: Jim Balis, managing director with CapitalSpring, joins the podcast to talk about the state of the restaurant industry and mergers and acquisitions.

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The Key to Save Time and Money? Efficient Scheduling

Bizimply

Running a business can be challenging, with 92% of businesses facing higher costs in 2023. An effective solution is to have a scheduling strategy. The post The Key to Save Time and Money? <b>Efficient Scheduling</b> appeared first on Bizimply.

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Secrets To Restaurant Success With Robert Greller of Peter Pane

Apicbase

“Tech reduces the burden of daily work, giving our staff more time to do what they love most.” Robert James Greller is Head of Digital at Peter Pane Burgergrill & Bar , a much-loved hamburger restaurant with over 50 locations in Germany. And he’s a badass at his job. During covid, Robert managed to set up a basic online sales channel in a matter of days.

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The Michelin Guide Adds Just One New Starred Restaurant to Its LA List

EATER

The fancy-pants dining guide does the bare minimum in recognizing LA restaurants

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Toast to remove 99-cent fee after widespread backlash

Restaurant Business

“We made the wrong decision,” CEO Chris Comparato said of the fee, which was intended to fund software improvements.

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Smoke Lab Serves UP A Summer Menu of Cocktails Inspired by New Saffron Vodka

Sante

To celebrate the release of SMOKE LAB VODKA’s new inspired SAFFRON flavored vodka, the brand is serving up a menu of original recipes ripe with the flavors of summer that pair beautifully with the distinct and exceptional taste of SMOKE LAB SAFFRON VODKA.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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Applebee's and IHOP head to Japan—virtually

Restaurant Business

The brands will also make their debuts in France, Belgium and the Netherlands through a partnership with Franklin Junction, which matches brands with “host kitchens” that sell their food for delivery only.

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Sampling Some Croatian Wines

Sante

Our tasting panel recently had the opportunity to taste some Croatian wines. I hope that you get to enjoy these wines as much as we did.

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Taco John's crafts its own victory in the Taco Tuesday battle

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: The chain opted not to keep its trademark in a fight with the much larger Taco Bell, given the likelihood that it would ultimately lose. So it did the next best thing.

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Creative Ways To Encourage Online Ordering

24/7 Waiter

Turn your customers’ Netflix and chill into a foodie delight! A convenient restaurant order-taking system fulfills many of your customers’ wishes. You can make it easy by offering all your menu items online. They can get your food delivered to them or pick it up on those occasions when they don’t feel like cooking a meal or doing the dishes. Ordering takeout meals from restaurants has become extremely popular with every sector of the population.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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Elevating coffee programs: Standing apart from the competition in foodservice

Restaurant Business

One of the most effective ways to set coffee programs apart is by capitalizing on the growing popularity of cold coffee.

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Russia's nixing of Ukraine grain deal deepens worries about global food supply

The Salt

Since the war began, there's been concern about getting Ukrainian grain to countries in need. A deal was struck in 2022 to keep exports flowing — but Russia put an end to it on Monday.

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Outback's new 'swicy' menu embraces the sweet-heat trend

Restaurant Business

The “Sweet Heat Season” Menu runs through Oct. 31 at the casual-dining chain, with hot honey leading the food and drink lineup.

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Taco John's has given up its 'Taco Tuesday' trademark after a battle with Taco Bell

The Salt

Taco John's had the trademark since 1989 in all U.S. states except New Jersey. Taco Bell argued that the phrase is too common for anyone to own exclusive rights to it.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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It’s Time for a Silly Pasta Shape Moment

EATER

More of this, please. | Lille Allen/Eater Just give me pesto with pasta shaped like little bears It seems Americans have developed a newfound appreciation for a variety of pasta shapes. Unsatisfied with the spaghetti-or-penne binary, home cooks are discovering the pleasures of fusilli corti bucati , the fun of mafaldine , and the innovations behind new shapes like Cascatelli or Vesuvio , from The Sporkful and Sfoglini, respectively.