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AUGUST 7, 2020

What’s the most impactful decision a restaurateur has to make? While most people would say it’s choosing a concept or picking the perfect location, we argue that it’s hiring the right people. Who you hire to execute your vision can make or break your business. Restaurant staff members who are engaged in their work are better able to create memorable experiences for guests — even if they don’t interact with them directly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 7, 2020

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued new guidelines for businesses covering a wide range of actions for creating a safe environment for workers and the public as businesses reopen. Among them are recommendations for how best to reconfigure HVAC systems to provide enhanced ventilation to assist in mitigating the transmission of COVID-19 and other contagions.

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Next Restaurants

AUGUST 7, 2020

When you’re trying to market your restaurant and your brand, the first things that likely come to mind are improving SEO , creating unique campaigns to draw attention, and perhaps even holding special events to draw customers into your space. While all of these marketing techniques are useful and can be effective, you may be missing one key element — color.

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Focus POS

AUGUST 7, 2020

Even before the pandemic, ghost kitchens had been all the buzz in the hospitality industry. . What is a ghost kitchen? . A ghost kitchen is a kitchen that operates in a space without a dining area. It caters specifically to online orders, and is usually a delivery-only restaurant. Ghost kitchens were on the rise before COVID-19. Now, the demand for them has only increased.

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Advertiser: Paycor

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 7, 2020

Meson Sandwiches is the largest independently owned chain in Puerto Rico with three locations in the U.S. This is a firsthand account from Meson's President Felipe Perez Grajales on how the company responded to COVID-19. When COVID hit in March, we felt the impact first in the U.S. as cases were rising. Having survived earthquakes and hurricanes in recent years at our Puerto Rico locations, we were no stranger to emergency situations.

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EATER

AUGUST 7, 2020

Sorbis /Shutterstock. Nakeyla Hills told regional managers about black mold in the ice machines and the unsafe behavior of her colleagues. Afterward, she says coworkers retaliated by groping her and calling her the N-word. McDonald’s is facing a lawsuit alleging that at one of its New Jersey locations, conditions were so unsanitary that an employee was prompted to make multiple reports.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 7, 2020

The recovery of the restaurant industry post-pandemic won't mean going back to how things were before Covid-19 struck the world. Instead, it will be a long, nonlinear process of rebuilding, reshaping, and adapting to a new reality. Within that process, however, there are three main factors that will be critical, according to both expert opinion and ongoing research: contactless dining; labor optimization; and changing the customer journey.

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Gourmet Marketing

AUGUST 7, 2020

One of the most significant ways to increase awareness for your hotel is through social media marketing. I f your hotel has a social media presence, you’re already ahead of the curve. However, you can never stop improving your discoverability, engagement, and reach, particularly on Instagram. Below are a few ways your hotel can improve its social media presence through Instagram SEO.

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EATER

AUGUST 7, 2020

Photo by Alex Craig. Maya Rudolph will narrate the series, which drops its premiere season on November 11 Hulu Original Eater’s Guide to the World , a food-and-travel series produced by Eater and Vox Media Studios, will celebrate some of the world’s most storied culinary destinations when it debuts on the streaming service this November. Emmy-nominated actress Maya Rudolph will provide narration.

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Advertiser: Paycor

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Gourmet Marketing

AUGUST 7, 2020

With many states beginning to allow businesses to reopen in phases, some communities are seeing a resurgence in COVID-19 cases. Following the beginning stages of their phased reopening, California recently saw its COVID-19 numbers spike. States like Massachusetts have seen slight COVID-19 increases as they begin to reopen. In places like Texas, COVID-19 cases are still on the rise, having never seen a case reduction, but Texas has already begun its reopening despite this incline.

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Foodable

AUGUST 7, 2020

The Fast Casual Nation Podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. In this episode, host Paul Barron sits down with Mark Toth, the founder of Urban Wok. Barron and Toth discuss how technology is changing the landscape of fast casual.

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EATER

AUGUST 7, 2020

Momijiya is among the most popular spots for Hiroshima-style okonomiyak in Tokyo Momijiya is a popular spot for Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki in Tokyo. Chef Tomonori Tsuda is the second generation owner, and has been making the savory pancake snack — consisting of cabbage, bean sprouts, pork back rib, and egg — for over 200 customers a day for years. Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki differs from Kansai-style (Western Japanese) okonomiyaki in that the former places emphasis on the cabbage.

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The Salt

AUGUST 7, 2020

Online instruction is hard, right? Well there's a teacher—a chef, actually—who appears to have cracked the code. She says her cooking classes for kids work better now than when they were in person.

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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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Buzztime Business

AUGUST 7, 2020

CARLSBAD, Calif., August 7, 2020 — NTN Buzztime, Inc. (NYSE American: NTN), reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020. “The negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our customers was abrupt and substantial, and it had a ripple-effect on our business. As a result, we took action to significantly reduce our… The post NTN Buzztime, Inc.

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EATER

AUGUST 7, 2020

Shutterstock. Plus, Italy makes use of booze glory holes, and more news to start your day Colleges are figuring out what on-campus eating will look like this fall. The entire idea of a college campus — with roommates in cramped dorm rooms, lecture halls full of students that have traveled from every state to attend, and parties packed with horny young people — seems like a perfect breeding ground for the new coronavirus.

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ForaFinancial

AUGUST 7, 2020

The post How to Run Your Restaurant During the COVID-19 Pandemic appeared first on Fora Financial.

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AUGUST 7, 2020

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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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