Restaurant Engine

MAY 22, 2024

The corporate lunch crowd wants to eat out, so it’s up to you to entice them to your restaurant. Looking to improve your profitability over the lunch hour? It turns out that workers who take a lunch break and actually leave their offices are more satisfied with their jobs and may even be more efficient. Knowing this can help you craft a marketing strategy to get more office workers in your restaurant over the lunch hour.

Loyalty Program 108

Loyalty Program Email Marketing Coupons Online Ordering 108

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 22, 2024

The restaurant industry has dominated both the financial and front pages of late as Roark completed its acquisition of Subway and Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy. "This transaction reflects Subway's long-term growth potential, and the substantial value of our brand and our franchisees around the world," said John Chidsey, CEO of Subway, adding that there are no anticipated changes to the company's leadership team, strategic focus or operating plans.

Front of House 185

Front of House Back of House Leadership Franchise 185

Sculpture Hospitality

MAY 22, 2024

Even if you’re a total rockstar restaurateur, whipping up culinary masterpieces and keeping your customers happy - there’s probably one thing you wish you had more of… time.

Inventory 127

Inventory Management Management 127

SpotOn

MAY 22, 2024

It has been a jam-packed couple of days in Chicago. It’s also one of the most exciting weeks of the year, as I’m always excited to talk to restaurant people and hear about their challenges and hopes for the future.  As the dust begins to settle, I’m grateful for another year of connecting with new folks and old friends and seeing the scope of what’s possible for restaurants to expand.

2024 111

2024 Point of Sale Tip Distribution Email Marketing 111

Advertisement

Running a restaurant involves juggling numerous tasks, but payroll and HR shouldn’t add to the stress. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," is tailored for the restaurant industry to help you choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, crucial for maintaining staff morale. Compliance support helps navigate labor laws and avoid costly fines.

Restaurant Law

ChowNow

MAY 22, 2024

Running a profitable restaurant isn’t just about selling more food or serving more diners; it’s also about efficient inventory management. Our partners at MarketMan specialize in reducing Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and have tips to cut expenses by as much as 10% to free up more profits. Here’s what the experts shared with us. Know what you spend Successful restaurants know that tracking food costs is crucial.

Inventory 78

Inventory Management Management Back of House 78

Goliath Consulting

MAY 22, 2024

Handling restaurant reviews effectively is crucial for maintaining a positive online presence and fostering customer loyalty. Whether the feedback is glowing or critical, how you respond can significantly impact your restaurant’s reputation. Tips for Handling Restaurant Reviews Respond Promptly and Professionally: Quick responses show customers that you value their feedback.

Website Management 78

Website Management Customer Experience Online Ordering Point of Sale 78

Restaurant Business

MAY 22, 2024

It’s no secret that consumers enjoy ordering takeout they can effortlessly pick up. In recent years, restaurant operators have worked hard to streamline the process, including adding convenient pickup lockers inside their locations. Pickup lockers offer many benefits. They eliminate the risk of orders being taken by the wrong person, which in turn saves workers the time of having to remake missing orders.

Ordering 106

Ordering Food Order Delivery Outdoor 106

EATER

MAY 22, 2024

irina2511/Shutterstock Spruce up your standard potato salad with pickled peppers, bacon, and Tater Tots with recipes from Eric Kim, J. Kenji López-Alt, and more. Memorial Day is nearly here, which means that so is potato salad season. No picnic or backyard barbecue is quite complete without the humble, endlessly versatile dish. Like a snowflake, each potato salad is beautiful in its own unique way, whether it’s topped with chopped pickled peppers, generous globs of mayonnaise, or salty bacon cru

Sourcing 109

Sourcing Serving Management Management 109

Restaurant Business

MAY 22, 2024

The multibrand franchisee, which also operates Pizza Hut, Burger King, Dunkin’ and Taco Bell, acquired the locations in the central and Southeast U.S.

Operations 109

Operations 109

QSR Automations

MAY 22, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of mixology, where creativity meets precision, bartenders are continually seeking ways to enhance their craft and identify efficiencies. One tool that has revolutionized the way cocktails are crafted is the latest addition to the ConnectSmart® family, RecipesPlus. In this digital age, where technology is seamlessly integrated into various aspects of our lives, it’s no surprise that bartenders are turning to digital solutions to streamline their workflow.

Social Media 52

Social Media Innovation Technology Customer Experience 52

Advertiser: Paycor

What type of worker is most engaged—hybrid, remote, or onsite? What are the drivers of effective leadership? What does the C-suite think HR is most responsible for? And why is a wave of HR resignations more likely in the next 12 months? Get our annual survey report to find out: The #1 challenge of recruiting & hiring Why remote teams are struggling What are the drivers of effective (and ineffective) leadership And lots more!

2025

Restaurant Business

MAY 22, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Joe Pawlak, managing principal with Technomic, joins the podcast to discuss the Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report.

Management 104

Management Management 104

EATER

MAY 22, 2024

It’s the difference between glowing and “girl, are you okay?” Do you know what kills the vibe for me when I’m dining outside in the summer? Well, second to the smell of hot trash languishing on city sidewalks, which dampens the mood no matter how cute the outdoor table setup is. It’s the knowledge that the person seated across from me is also too aware of the beads of sweat gathering on my nose and forming into an unflattering sweat stache on my upper lip, belying my desire to appear cool and ch

Outdoor 83

Outdoor Seating Dine-in Sourcing 83

Mad Mobile

MAY 22, 2024

Bar owners know the importance of table turnover time, especially during peak hours. The ability to make sales and keep people moving to allow for more customers is essential to a profitable business. However, some owners don’t realize they can leverage their bar POS data to make smarter table management decisions. Managing a bar comes with unique challenges.

POS 40

POS Bar Mobile Ordering Customer Service 40

Sante

MAY 22, 2024

In both hemispheres, a time of significant vintage milestones in the vineyards. The post The Dozen – Changes appeared first on Santé Magazine.

Vineyard 147

Vineyard Magazine 147

Advertiser: Paycor

There’s a new overtime salary threshold that will impact employers across the country. If you have an employee making less than $43,888 on July 1 or less than $58,656 on January 1, you’re going to have to start paying overtime. Download Paycor’s guide to learn: Which groups of employees are affected? How should you classify employees? Best ways to mitigate risk.

Download

EATER

MAY 22, 2024

Long lines and fan tears welcomed Los Angeles’s newest sandwich shop, opened by ‘Vanderpump Rules’ stars Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney.

133

133

The Salt

MAY 22, 2024

Four plaintiffs in Florida say Hershey falsely represented several Reese's Peanut Butter products by showing "explicit carved-out artistic designs" on the wrappers being sold.

Design 110

Design 110

EATER

MAY 22, 2024

We asked 11 of America’s best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Daiquiri—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.

126

126

Restaurant Business

MAY 22, 2024

The Bottom Line: Some of the fastest-growing chains in the U.S. push drinks, even as sales at traditional concepts lag in growing delivery and takeout business. How can traditional restaurants get in on the action?

Beverage 110

Beverage Delivery 110

Advertiser: Paycor

Benefits are central to any HR strategy. A strong benefits package attracts top talent, boosts engagement, and retains top performers.

Design

EATER

MAY 22, 2024

From outdoor concerts and picnics in the park to long days on the beach, these are the editor-approved foods we’re packing In our expert opinion, in the summertime, any outdoor activity — camping , backpacking , crowding around a public park grill — can be turned into an opportunity to eat really, really well. And when it comes to BYO food, there are two routes: aggressively and obsessively pack your cooler to the gills , or. just bring takeout.

Food 96

Food Outdoor Food Truck Seating 96

Restaurant Business

MAY 22, 2024

RB’s technology reporter empties his notebook after a busy few days in Chicago, where restaurants showed they're hungrier than ever for tech.

Technology 124

Technology 124

EATER

MAY 22, 2024

Photo illustration by Lille Allen We asked “Before we even start the answer, the answer is no,” says Jackson Galaxy , cat behavioral expert and host of My Cat From Hell. I know what I’ve asked him is ridiculous and also too easy. Of course an actual housecat shouldn’t be eating like Garfield, housing lasagna and ice cream and ham, often right off Jon’s plate.

Definition 86

Definition Equipment Take-out Food 86

Restaurant Business

MAY 22, 2024

The Bottom Line: The role a giant sale-leaseback had in the bankruptcy filing of the seafood chain has drawn more criticism of the investment firms' financial engineering. The criticism is well-earned.

108

108

Advertisement

Full Course Foundation is dedicated to nurturing excellence in restaurant leadership. Our Navigator program offers a wide range of resources tailored for professional growth. From high-quality training to personalized coaching, Navigator equips restaurant leaders with the tools they need to thrive in their careers. Unlock your potential with three months FREE access to Navigator by Full Course!

Leadership

EATER

MAY 22, 2024

Jagalchi Market. | Finn stock/Shutterstock Grilled eel in a breezy seafood tent, barbecue hanwoo beef with brothy potato noodles, classic cold noodles and pork soup at decades-old shops, a Michelin-starred tasting menu by the coast, and more of Busan’s best spots Situated on the southeastern Korean coast, Busan is a constant attraction. The skyscrapers of the nation’s second-largest city hug a stunning coastline, where millions visit annually to bathe in the sun and splash in the waves.

2024 78

2024 Food Supply Hotels Supplies 78

Restaurant Business

MAY 22, 2024

The annual exhibition of all things foodservice is traditionally a great place to find the latest in menu trends and this one did not disappoint. Here’s what Restaurant Business editors liked the most.

Menu 104

Menu Food 104

SpotOn

MAY 22, 2024

If restaurant guests aren't in the mood for chicken, they can order seafood for a change of pace. Besides the classic tuna nigiri or shrimp scampi, calamari has become a seafood dish that diners tend to avoid. Calamari, known as deep-fried or cooked squid, offers a unique chewy texture and taste that isn't found in other types of seafood. While different cultures worldwide cook and savor squid with various flavors and spices as part of their cuisine, calamari on any menu might occasion

Definition 52

Definition White Paper Fine Dining Dine-in 52

Restaurant Business

MAY 22, 2024

The Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance airs research showing tipped employees are as opposed as their employers are.

Hospitality 116

Hospitality 116

Advertiser: Paycor

Employees want meaningful feedback. Without it, 98% disengage from their work (Zippia). But do your managers know how to support them? Use this Quick Start Guide to get the conversation started. Your workers don’t just want jobs; they want careers. Invest in your team by giving them meaningful feedback. 65% of employees want more feedback (Zippia). Workers who get daily feedback are 3x more engaged (Clear Company).

Management

The Salt

MAY 22, 2024

NPR's Ailsa Chang steps into the kitchen with James Beard semifinalist Alisa Reynolds, who runs a tiny soul food spot in Los Angeles — where the chef says she offers "evolved nostalgia.

Food 45

Food 45

Restaurant Business

MAY 22, 2024

Proponents of killing the credit acknowledged this week that legislation outlawing the employer concession is virtually dead for this year.

107

107

Mad Mobile

MAY 22, 2024

In the past, a wallet full of coffee shop punch cards was as close as most people got to restaurant loyalty programs. But times have changed, and younger generations have different expectations than their predecessors. While points-based systems were once enough to capture customer attention, that’s no longer the case. Both Millennials (those born between 1981 and 1996) and Gen Z (1997 to 2012) value more innovative reward options.

Loyalty Program 40

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Social Media Customer Experience 40

Restaurant Business

MAY 22, 2024

Marketing Bites: The struggling fast-casual burger chain, looking to goose sales with a new platform, said it is changing its name to ChickenFi. It's a marketing gambit that's been tried before.

Fast Casual 57

Fast Casual Casual Marketing 57

Advertiser: Paycor

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.

Hiring