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How Restaurants Can Plan For The Next Hospitality Crisis

Modern Restaurant Management

The hospitality industry, in general, and restaurants in particular, face many different types of risk. And because restaurant owners can’t see into the future to predict exactly what will happen, the best course of action is to develop a crisis management plan. Being aware of your risk environment is a critical step that can help you recover from unexpected disasters.

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5 Reasons Why Restaurants Will Benefit Now From Using Local Suppliers

Sculpture Hospitality

Consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of where the products they buy come from. And with the current health crisis, many people are more familiar with local food suppliers and there is a strong sentiment to support local business. This ideology is no different for businesses in the bar and restaurant sector , which have seen a demand for locally-sourced products from their customers over the last few years.

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Man Killed by Law Enforcement in Louisville on Monday Was Restaurant Owner David McAtee

EATER

Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images. McAtee, a popular barbecuer, was shot when Louisville Metro Police and the National Guard allegedly attempted to disperse a crowd gathered in a parking lot As protests against police brutality and the ongoing killing of black people continue across the country, those in Louisville, Kentucky — still reeling from the murder of Breonna Taylor , shot by police in her own home — face another devastating loss.

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EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP WHEN IT SEEMS TO BE IN SHORT SUPPLY

Culinary Cues

I am a concerned spectator at a time when everything seems to be in question and every one of us lives on the edge. We fear, we adjust, we cope, and then there comes a time when our coping mechanism comes into real question. This is when leadership is most needed. Leadership is always important, but seems to be in critical need when we are in time of crisis.

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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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Retail + Foodservice – The New Formula | Restaurant H.E.L.P. Podcast

Foodable

Listen to "Retail + Foodservice – The New Formula | Restaurant H.E.L.P. Podcast" on Spreaker. The Restaurant H.E.L.P. Podcast is a dedicated resource for industry operators to prepare for the future. This series provides best practices, tactics, and innovative approaches from some of the top minds and experts in the industry. In this episode, Matthew Luaders, chef and director of culinary research and Renee Howarth, associate research and development chef, both from CSSI Marketing + Culinary , p

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WorkJam on Managing Frontline Grocery Staff

Foodable

In recent years, there has been a growing demand from grocery stores for digital solutions to management concerns. Now, in the midst of a pandemic, frontline grocery employees need more support than ever. Companies are looking to invest in digital technology to provide some of that support. In this episode of On Foodable, host Lauren Castalano and Steve Kramer, the president and chief executive officer of digital workplace WorkJam , discuss the inner workings of the platform, and how to cultivat

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This week in restaurant news: PPP changes, summer vacations, are bathroom attendants back?

OpenTable

Every week we’re rounding up some of our favorite articles with trends and tidbits from the world of restaurants. Tell us: what made your reading list this week? House Votes to Ease Restrictions on Coronavirus Small Business Loans – CNBC. The House of Representatives passed a bill to change the Paycheck Protection Program, a key part of the coronavirus pandemic rescue package, allowing business owners more flexibility in how they spend aid money.

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Dog Haus: Building on Nostalgia With an American Favorite

Foodable

In this episode of Fast Casual Nation , brought to you by Chepri , host Paul Barron sits down with Adam Gertler, the official “Würstmacher” (sausage-maker) of gourmet hot dog chain Dog Haus. Founded in 2010, Dog Haus has found a winning formula with its unique craft casual style. In partnership with founders Hagop Giragossian, Quasim Riaz, and André Vener, Gertler shepherds a menu filled with classic comfort foods like hot dogs, sausages, burgers, and tater tots reimagined for an elevated palate

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Travel Searches Plunged 64%, but These Comfort Destinations Remain the Most Popular During Lockdown

Sante

Stacey Sears. The force behind the hashtag #StaySafeStayHome has significantly affected the travel and hospitality industries since the onset of COVID-19. A recent survey by RENTCafe shares interesting travel insights that may affect your hospitality business. The force behind the hashtag #StaySafeStayHome has significantly affected the travel and hospitality industries since the onset of COVID-19.

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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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Restaurant Owner Whose Business Burned Calls For Justice For George Floyd

The Salt

Somali immigrant Safia Munye opened the Minneapolis restaurant Mama Safia's Kitchen with her retirement savings. It was destroyed. "This can be replaced. George's life cannot," she says.

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Multiple D.C. Restaurants Stand in Solidarity With Protesters While Suffering Property Damage

EATER

Teaism’s owners tweet “Black lives matter” after their downtown tea house was destroyed by fire [link].

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Food Costs Rise, Pork Cutouts Up 75%, Class III Milk Above $17

Restaurant Engine

As if restaurant owners needed anything more to worry about, meat and dairy prices have been increasing. The national standard for pork prices, the “cutout,” is up 75% since April 9. The Lean Hog Index, a gauge of the cash market traded on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, is up about 19% over the same period. For the first time in history , Vietnam is importing live pigs for slaughter “as the country grapples with record prices of hogs and pork.” The spike in protein pric

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LA’s Shattered Restaurants Attempt to Clean Up After Citywide Protests

EATER

Across the city, dozens of restaurants have been impacted [link].

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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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Senate Leader McConnell Expedites Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act

Restaurant Engine

Restaurant owners could be in store for another de facto fiscal stimulus this month. Aides to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell say that he hopes to move the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act by unanimous consent in the Senate. It contains generous modifications to the forgivable loan program that will benefit restaurant owners, especially those with high rent and mortgage costs.

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Black Restaurant Owners Stand in Solidarity with Protesters in Oakland and the East Bay

EATER

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-May 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features foot traffic trends, the rise of the cautious consumer and the takeout shakeout. Restaurant Sales Velocity. Nielsen CGA released sales data with a particular focus on the states of Texas, Florida and Georgia that have eased shelter in place restrictions. Some key insights from the Nielsen CGA RestauranTrak dataset, powered by Check-Level Insights Pool (CLIP), for the weeks ending May 9 and May 16: Total s

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LA’s Chaotic Curfew Rollout Hurts Restaurants and Their Workers

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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.