Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been in the news a lot lately and many have experienced it firsthand with ChatGPT, Google AI or Simplify. While much hype has been around making tasks like writing easier, there has been considerable focus on the negative aspects of AI such as plagiarism, fake photos or displacing workers. AI certainly has the potential to change so many things in society, but what will accelerate change is how technology and models like the ones developed by OpenAI will be appli

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Sling

APRIL 27, 2023

Restaurant operations management is essential for the long-term health of your business. It’s like working on the business rather than in the business and, done well, may help you move your operation to new levels of success. In this article, we examine the specific goals of restaurant operations management and discuss a number of ways to help you improve the program in your own business.

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Open for Business

APRIL 27, 2023

Email marketing strategy might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to promoting your restaurant. But when it’s done well, email marketing can be as effective as other digital marketing channels like social media and search engine optimization (SEO). A thoughtful email marketing strategy can grow your restaurant’s customer base, get more guests in the door, and boost revenue.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 27, 2023

The multi-concept operator, which emerged from the ashes of Craftworks Holdings, is taking in its first fast-food chain in Krystal. Both companies are owned by the private equity firm Fortress Investment Group.

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Ordyx

APRIL 27, 2023

VersiTech's acquisition of Ordyx POS last year created an exciting opportunity to deliver advanced POS technology to cus tomers and partners ( they're more than just dealers to us ) to enhance restaurant operations. Ordyx provided its customers with the market’s first cloud-based, mobile point-of-sale solution. For almost 20 years, the company excelled at bringing traditional elements and modern mobile capabilities together to equip restaurateurs with the tools they needed to streamline op

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 27, 2023

Some restaurants offered promotions throughout the month, while others curated sustainable menus.

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EATER

APRIL 27, 2023

Bagels at Ottawa Bagelshop. | Liliana Piazza Where to find wood-fired sourdough bagels, egg rolls that fueled an NHL rivalry, braised pork belly at the city’s coolest hangout, romantic dinners at an idyllic forest hideaway, and more of Ottawa’s best food At some point Ottawa was slapped with an inaccurate label: “The city that fun forgot.” To be fair, the country’s capital and bureaucratic hub doesn’t call to mind the late-night clubbing you’ll find in Montreal or Toronto.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 27, 2023

Restaurants that mark up their prices on the app will now be less visible to customers, while those that keep them the same as in-store will get a boost.

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EATER

APRIL 27, 2023

Bob Odenkirk will appear on The Bear in a guest role, per Variety. | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin via Getty Images Bob Odenkirk is joining the series in a “guest role” When FX’s hit show The Bear returns this June , it’ll do so with Bob Odenkirk on its roster, Variety reports. Not much is known at the moment, apart from the fact that Odenkirk — whose most notable on-screen food industry role was slinging Cinnabon in Better Call Saul — is reportedly joining the show “in a guest role.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 27, 2023

The pizza chain will train its franchisees this summer in a bid to improve delivery times and service. It is also planning changes to its loyalty program and a redesign of its e-commerce platform.

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The Eat Restaurant

APRIL 27, 2023

The event industry, i.e. catering and event planning, has always been and continues to be a lucrative business opportunity. According to a recent report , the catering industry in the US at the end of 2022 was valued at $70.5 billion, and the industry’s market value is projected to increase to $138.2 billion over the next 10 years.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 27, 2023

The company has created a website to lure smaller investors willing to put in at least $5,000 to help fund its efforts to buy emerging and smaller chains. The goal: To strike gold and find the next 1,000-unit brand.

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EATER

APRIL 27, 2023

Shutterstock An appreciation for the beverage dispenser that fueled my family’s backyard parties through the generations When most people think of beverage dispensers, their minds tend to shoot right to the Super Bowl celebration ritual: A team of athletes douses an unsuspecting coach with neon-yellow liquid from an overturned Gatorade watercooler. But if that’s your only reference point, there’s so much more to appreciate about the beverage dispenser.

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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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Restaurant Business

APRIL 27, 2023

The group, created by public affairs firm Tusk Strategies and led by a former Obama official, is pushing for better data sharing and more fee transparency from delivery providers. And it would like to keep regulators on the sidelines.

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Lady Boss Blogger

APRIL 27, 2023

What direction is your business heading? Is your business going in the right direction? Your answer to this question will hopefully be a resounding “yes” if you are hitting all of the objectives that you laid out at the beginning of your business journey. On the other hand, your answer might be “no.” If profits […] The post Is Your Business Going In The Right Direction?

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 27, 2023

The long-serving family dining chain leader has kept her head down and her sights forward, despite the distractions of a 10-year takeover attempt and setbacks in the search for a fresh growth opportunity.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 27, 2023

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 24 Apr Uganda reports 2% year-on-year increase in coffee exports in March. The Uganda Coffee Development Authority says the country shipped 487,797 60kg bags of coffee in March 2023. The increase in exports was largely attributed to exporters shipping reserve warehouse stocks to capitalise on higher robusta prices.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 27, 2023

The pizza chain’s same-store sales rose 3.6% in the U.S. and its profits improved, sending the company’s stock higher. But the stock quickly turned south later in the morning.

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EATER

APRIL 27, 2023

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 27, 2023

The chain's nine units are concentrated in Colorado, with only one store outside the state. Catterton calls its investment "significant.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 27, 2023

Davis’ departure is the latest change to the chain’s C-suite under new CEO G.J. Hart.

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