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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Creating a Culture of Cleanliness 

Modern Restaurant Management

The novel coronavirus pandemic has had an immense impact on the restaurant industry. In fact, U.S. restaurant losses for April 2020 were projected to surpass $50 billion, according to estimates from the National Restaurant Association (NRA). While some states are allowing restaurants to resume business, others are delaying this process until later phases in their reopening plans.

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Operating Efficiency of Domino’s Pizza Tantamount to Google

Restaurant Engine

Domino’s Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) went public in 2004, and it has delivered a superior return to its shareholders, better even than Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL). “It’s pretty amazing,” said Joe Weisenthal. “The basic idea is that both Domino’s Pizza and Google went public around the same time. I think it was 2004. And if you look at the chart, they basically had a pretty similar trajectory.

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The Importance of Flexibility in Restaurant Hiring

Modern Restaurant Management

With restaurants reopening under guidelines calling for decreased capacities, efficienct practices are top of mind. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Mark Heymann, a labor expert and CEO of UniFocus, for his insights on navigating post-pandemic restaurant recovery through effective hiring and training. What are the best practices employers can put in place to welcome back apprehensive restaurant employees?

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Vendor Management: The Complete Guide To Working With Suppliers

Sling

Vendor management may seem like a simple enough concept. But with the rapid growth in technology, the new global scale of the economy, and the seemingly endless choice of suppliers, it’s more difficult than ever to find the best fit for your business. In this article, the experts at Sling discuss strategies and solutions for improving your vendor management in order to give your business the best chance for success.

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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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The Best Takeout in Durham

KaTom

The Best Takeout Restaurants in Durham (According to Us). As people look to take a break from kitchen duties, feeding their families every night during social distancing, KaTom is suggesting some takeout restaurants for a handful of cities across the country. Some of these eateries were founded specifically for grab-and-go convenience, while others just got into the to-go business because of this new normal.

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Exploring Contactless Everything Vol. 8: Softpoint

Foodable

Listen to "Exploring Contactless Everything (ordering, payments, reservations) Vol. 8: SoftPoint" on Spreaker. In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Christian Rivadalla, the chief information officer and co-founder of SoftPoint , to discuss how—in the midst of the pandemic—the company has worked to transition businesses into a contactless or off-premise sales model.

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Oliver's Taranga 2019 VERMENTINO

Sante

Recommended. Grape Mix: 100% Vermintino. Vintage: 2019. Alcohol %: 11.5. Oliver's Taranga delivers this dry, evenly balanced Vermentino in its small-batch vineyards. Enjoy this light, fresh vintage, like a bouquet of wildflowers. You can taste a little Australian minerality as it envelops your mouth in refreshing impressions. We enjoyed its freshness, reminiscent of a summer meadow.

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Guest Expectations in the New Normal | Restaurant H.E.L.P. Podcast

Foodable

Listen to "Guest Expectations in the New Normal | Restaurant H.E.L.P. Podcast" on Spreaker. The Restaurant H.E.L.P. podcast is a dedicated resource for industry operators working 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, we sit down with Thomas Talbert, a vice president for CSSI Marketing + Culinary , and Nico Nieto, the head of marketing for Roti Modern Mediterranean

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Kaesler 2017 STONEHORSE SHIRAZ

Sante

Recommended. Grape Mix: 100% Shiraz. Vintage: 2017. Alcohol %: 15.0. Garnet in the glass. Succulent blueberry on the nose followed by soft ripe fruits on the palate. Its medium body is light on acid and tannins. Enjoyable without food as it conveys sweetness at the back end. It expends some black cherry on the back palate. Very enjoyable. Pairing: Pairs well with red pasta.

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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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30 Best Restaurant Marketing Strategies (2020 Updates)

The Eat Restaurant

Restaurant marketing has become much more complicated in the past few years. Those in charge promotions and generating new business at restaurants face both tough and interesting challenges. People looking to fill their stomachs now have a dizzying array of possible options, and restaurants must compete for customer attention beyond location.

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Sidewood NV SIDEWOOD SPARKLING PINOT NOIR CHARDONNAY

Sante

Recommended. Grape Mix: 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay. Alcohol %: 12.0. Starting with a light straw color, you will celebrate with this dry, bubbly from Australia. Its substantially large bubbles titillate your palate. You will experience strawberry and nectarine with a mouth-watering citrus finish. Pairing: Pair with fresh fruit to complement the complexity.

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How To Pick The Right Influencers To Market Your Products

Lady Boss Blogger

When purchasing a new product, what are you most likely to do? Many Americans, including myself, look at the comments and reviews of products to hear from real people and what they think about the item before purchase. Influencers, essentially, are personified reviews. “When you align with an influencer, not only do they bring their […]. The post How To Pick The Right Influencers To Market Your Products appeared first on LadyBossBlogger.

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Over 40,000 Pounds of Ground Beef From a New Jersey Plant Recalled Over E. Coli

EATER

Shutterstock. Plus, the salmon bandits of Annapolis, and more news to start your day The beef originated from a New Jersey plant. The USDA is recalling almost 43,000 pounds of ground beef from a New Jersey plant, which include the brands Thomas Farms and Marketside Butcher Organic. The E. coli problem was reportedly found during routine testing, and no one has gotten sick.

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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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NYSE Regulation Accepts Plan for NTN Buzztime, Inc. to Regain Compliance by September 2021

Buzztime Business

CARLSBAD, Calif., June 15, 2020 — NTN Buzztime, Inc. (NYSE American: NTN), announced it received a letter from NYSE Regulation, Inc. on June 11, 2020, stating it accepted the company’s plan to regain compliance with Section 1003(a)(iii) of the NYSE American Company Guide by September 27, 2021, and granted the company a plan period through… The post NYSE Regulation Accepts Plan for NTN Buzztime, Inc. to Regain Compliance by September 2021 appeared first on Buzztime.

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Chicago Bars and Breweries Can Reopen Wednesday for Outdoor Drinking

EATER

Outdoor drinking will follow the same regulations as outdoor dining [link].

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WE ARE LISTENING…

Evergreen

Evergreen (fka Taphunter) stands in solidarity with the Black community and the peaceful protesters around the world. Black lives matter. As individuals, we are all processing and struggling with these recent events in our own way. We’re figuring […]. The post WE ARE LISTENING… appeared first on Evergreen.

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From the Strategist: The Best Father’s Day Gifts for Dads Who Love Food

EATER

Photo: Retailers. Father’s Day gift ideas for the home cook who has everything, from the Strategist Finding the right gift for a dad who loves to cook can be tricky. You want a Father’s Day gift that’ll be useful yet unique, not something he already owns. That’s a tall order if your dad’s the kind of home cook who has everything , and it’s even more challenging if you’re not well-versed in the kitchen yourself.

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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.

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Responding to COVID-19’s Impact on the Restaurant Supply Chain

Goliath Consulting

by Bora Kang. The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to us all just how interconnected our food system is in the US if not, the world. The supply chain failure and the domino effect of its impact have been a wake-up call for even the veterans of the food industry. Nationwide outbreaks have forced manufacturers to shut down their plants, leading to disruptions in operations downstream in the supply chain (1).

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Most of the Pok Pok Empire Will Close Permanently

EATER

Pok Pok interior | Dina Avila. [link].

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Wine Basics for Beginners

A Wine Story

Wine Basics for Beginners. Wine Basics For Beginners . When it comes to wine basics for beginners, one of the best resources can be found in the sommelier world. A sommelier is a wine enthusiast who, at top restaurants, earned educational credentials as a specialist in wine. Like most people who want to learn about wine, sommeliers start out learning the basics.

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Seattle Trader Joe’s Employees Accuse Store of Retaliating Against Protest Participation

EATER

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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 Fine Art of Keeping Customers Coming Back for More

The Restaurant Times

A growing number of inbound tourists and increasing disposable income has led to a changing wave of trends in the restaurant industry of Singapore. The industry is so competitive that new restaurants are opening up every single day. Restaurants are trying their best to retain customers since it adds up to the overall profitability. Let’s discuss what measures can fine-dine restaurants in Singapore take for customer retention.

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The End of the Breakfast Buffet

EATER

Getty Images. Due to COVID-19, the beloved self-serve travel perk is no more. Here’s what you can expect to wake up to instead There’s a particular pleasure to the travel ritual of waking up in crisp hotel sheets, meandering downstairs, and finding a fully stocked breakfast buffet splayed out before you. Then there’s the exploratory lap to inspect the offerings: everything from chafing dishes of scrambled eggs and pancakes to, depending where you are in the world, soup, porridge, sushi, farm che

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National Restaurant Association: Key Takeaways on Pandemic’s Economic Impact (Infographic)

Modern Restaurant Management

New research from the National Restaurant Association illustrates the extensive damage to restaurant businesses since the pandemic began. It found that the restaurant industry, which experienced the most significant sales and job losses of any industry in the country in the first quarter of 2020, expects to lose $240 billion by the year-end. The operator survey drew more than 3,800 responses.

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King Arthur Flour’s Baking Hotline Has Never Been Busier — and the Questions Are Getting Personal

EATER

Efired /Shutterstock. During quarantine, the bakers who staff the hotline are providing baking — and emotional — support On March 14, COVID-19 was declared a national emergency in the U.S., hand sanitizer profiteers made headlines, and states had yet to issue stay-at-home orders. It was also Pi Day — that is, the date 3/14, which is often cheekily observed by baking or eating pie.

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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.