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QR Code Ordering: Enhancing the Customer Experience and Generating Revenue

Modern Restaurant Management

QR codes have rapidly transformed the traditional restaurant landscape in recent years. Their contactless nature and ease of use earned them an excellent reputation, especially at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Customers could find menus online, earn rewards and pay their checks — all with a simple scan. And today, customers still appreciate that convenience.

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EzCater hires former Lyft exec Ashwin Raj as CEO

Restaurant Business

Raj will replace Stefania Mallett, who is stepping down. She co-founded the online catering marketplace in 2007.

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The Value of Insurance for Restaurants (Podcast)

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant ownersmust understand their insurance needs to protect their investment. In this episode of “ The Main Course ” host MRM Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia invited John Cassetta , Sales Manager at CoverWallet — a commercial business insurance company, to provide insights and clarity on the critical topic of insurance for restaurant owners.

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Red Robin's turnaround begins with juicier burgers

Restaurant Business

The chain is completely overhauling its signature item in an effort to make good on the “Gourmet” in its name.

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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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Unlocking the Power of Data: How Restaurant Analytics Drive Success

Restaurant Technology Guys

Data holds the key to unlocking the full potential of your restaurant. In our upcoming blog post, we'll explore the transformative power of restaurant analytics. Discover how data-driven decision-making can enhance menu optimization, streamline operations, and drive profitability. Stay tuned for valuable insights on leveraging the latest tools, setting effective KPIs, and harnessing predictive analytics to stay ahead of the competition.

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Buffalo Wild Wings to drop controversial takeout fee

Restaurant Business

The 99-cent fee, described as a test, has been the target of customer complaints and even a lawsuit.

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Tony Roma's parent names general counsel acting CEO

Restaurant Business

Mohaimina "Mina" Haque is replacing Ramon Bourgeois, who led the brand since its 2021 acquisition.

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Top 12 Hotel Management Software Solutions for 2023

Sling

The right hotel management software can help make managing customers and employees easier and more enjoyable for everyone involved. With the right digital solution in place, your team will be better positioned to focus on value-added tasks, like providing stellar customer service, rather than just getting through the basics of your guests’ stay. In this article, we discuss some of the top hotel management software solutions so that you can choose the one that’s right for your business.

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Crush your Facebook restaurant advertising with top tips and ideas

Tableo

Social media platforms have developed into effective instruments for restaurant advertising. With its enormous user base and powerful targeting features, Facebook presents restaurants with a huge potential to reach their target demographic efficiently. In this article we will provide you with advice and pointers to assist you dominate your Facebook restaurant advertising efforts.

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Kristen Kish Will Replace Padma Lakshmi as the Host of ‘Top Chef’

EATER

Kristen Kish is joining Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons for Top Chef Season 21, set in Wisconsin. | David Moir/Bravo via Getty Image It’s a full circle move for Kish, who won “Top Chef” Season 10 in 2013 When Padma Lakshmi announced last month that she was leaving Top Chef , Kristen Kish was considered a top contender to replace her. On Tuesday, Bravo made it official when they announced Kish will be the show’s new host beginning with Season 21, set in Wisconsin.

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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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Happy hour success: 6 tips to boost sales during the happiest time of the day

Tableo

Happy hour is a much loved custom in the restaurant business. It’s a time when customers can relax, mingle, and take advantage of the cheap food and drinks. As a restaurant owner or manager this time of day is a fantastic opportunity to boost sales and draw in new patrons. Here are six professional suggestions to help you increase happy hour sales and provide your customers a memorable experience. 1.

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With less aid to buy groceries, SNAP recipients step up their fast-food spending, study finds

Restaurant Business

A new report shows that grocery inflation made restaurant meals almost as economical as cooking at home.

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The Michelin Guide Is Headed to Atlanta

EATER

The Michelin guide arrives in Atlanta and anonymous dining inspectors are already eating at and rating restaurants around the city

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Taps Fish House and Brewery chain closes amid allegations of financial mismanagement

Restaurant Business

The founder of the once-popular Southern California concept lays blame on a former advisor-turned-partner that led to the collapse of a $30 million restaurant group.

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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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In the First Trailer for ‘Wonka,’ Timothée Chalamet Makes Magical Chocolate

EATER

Timothée Chalamet asks us to “quiet up and listen down” in the first trailer for Wonka. | Screenshot via trailer And takes on a notorious chocolate cartel After almost two years of sporadic peeks and too-little information, the long-awaited first trailer for Wonka starring Timothée Chalamet is here. Directed by Paul King of the cult-favorite Paddington movies , Wonka is a prequel to the candy wonderland that captivated our imaginations in 1971’s Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.

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McDonald's is phasing out its bakery items

Restaurant Business

The burger giant said it is removing its Apple Fritter, Blueberry Muffin and Cinnamon Roll from its menu less than three years after their introduction.

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Ready for a ‘Cryo Concentrated’ Bloody Mary?

EATER

The Bloody Mary served at Edinburgh bar Panda & Sons is made with high-tech freezing methods, savory ingredients and Guinness beer foam.

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Restaurant sales have recovered from the pandemic. So why not jobs?

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: Despite sales growth and other data indicating strong interest in the industry, employment remains stubbornly slow. Here’s why.

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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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The Prime Day Deals Eater Editors Are Actually Considering Buying

EATER

Score a Zojirushi rice cooker, KitchenAid mixer, and more this Amazon Prime Day Yet again, Amazon Prime Day is here. The now twice-annual , multi-day sale for Prime members officially started Tuesday, with deals set to go live through Wednesday July 12. The sale (or really, Amazon itself) is not without controversy — most recently, the Federal Trade Commission has sued Amazon for enrolling customers into Amazon Prime without their consent.

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What to know about pan sprays

Restaurant Business

Not all cooking sprays are created equally—here’s how to choose the right one.

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This Amazon Prime Day, Treat Yourself to an Ice Maker

EATER

Perfectly clear ice is within reach. | Shutterstock There’s never been more options for making fancy ice at home In combing through the Amazon Prime Day specials to find the kitchen items actually worth buying , we came across a pretty cool trend (pun intended): It is now possible to make an extraordinary range of ice styles at home. No longer are large cubes of cloudy ice popped out of silicone molds the biggest thing in home ice — you can get a countertop ice maker that makes nugget ice, aka t

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If you don't know who Norman Brinker was, hit the play button

Restaurant Business

Restaurant Rewind: He was as much of a god to the business as Ray Kroc, though a lot more recently. Here's why the industry should not forget such an inspirational, successful and fascinating character.

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.