Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine surveyed marketing experts to find out the best ways restaurants can market themselves now. Here are their insights. Tony Abate, Vice President and Chief Technical Officer at AtmosAir Solutions. Customers are going to be hesitant to dine indoors. They’ve heard from the experts that Covid spreads through the air.
Goliath Consulting
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020
The AI and tech that will take over the restaurant industry. We previously discussed social distancing and contact-free technology that offered safety solutions during the pandemic. But there’s much more that tech has to offer, especially when it comes to AI being integrated into guest order systems, training, and restaurant operations. Here are some standout tech innovations that forward-thinking business owners are investing in today in restaurant technology: Smart ordering.
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Culinary Cues
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
There are cooks and there are cooks – each has his or her list of responsibilities, required skills, and bag of tricks. Just because you are listed on a schedule as a cook does not necessarily mean that you are adept at filling every position under that designation.
A Wine Story
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Wine Business Trends 2020 - Wine Business Monthly. Man Ordering Wine Online - Wine Business Trends. Highlights from Technology and Financial Webinar. Are you curious about wine business trends 2020? Most of us know that e-commerce is booming in the US wine industry. Some wineries boast record sales, but others struggle. Why? What role does technology play into a winery’s bottom line?
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Focus POS
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
As the competition grows ever fiercer and restaurant owners are tasked with boosting efficiency to keep up, technology plays an increasingly important role in operations. Solutions that were once used only by major national chains are now accessible to businesses of all sizes. Kitchen display systems fall into this category. These systems replace traditional methods like receipt printers and handwritten orders, and are used by restaurant owners all over to streamline kitchen operations.
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Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Since the start of the pandemic, restaurants across the country have been on a rollercoaster ride. Businesses have been forced to pivot away from on-premises dining to offer on-line ordering and take-out services. While some had well established services already in place, others have had to start from nothing to provide these capabilities. Here are five tips for planning for the future to provide the best service: Understand Your Customers.
Perfect Daily Grind
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
The most valuable part of a coffee plant is its cherry. After harvesting and processing, it gives us the beans which we roast, grind, and brew. But what about the rest of the plant? Often when a coffee plant is trimmed or pruned, its stems, branches, and leaves are just thrown away. In some parts of the world, however, its leaves are picked and brewed to prepare coffee leaf tea.
Culinary Cues
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020
Create a Team Built to Win. When Coach Vince Lombardi said: “Winning isn’t everything – it’s the only thing”, he was not inferring that winning at all costs justifies the means, not was he inferring that somehow “losing” was the end of all hope – he was simply stating that the attitude of excellence and the goals that define it should always be a driving force within a person’s attitude or a teams mantra.
ChowNow
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
When brainstorming restaurant marketing ideas, many restaurateurs seek out strategies that will help bring in new customers. While customer acquisition is critical to running a business, many owners overlook how important their existing customer base is to their bottom line. In fact, the cost of acquiring a new customer is more expensive than retaining an existing one.
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Focus POS
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
The hospitality industry has been put through the wringer lately. In the spring of 2020, when COVID-19 became a serious issue in the United States, the hospitality industry lost nearly $120 billion. Restaurants that gain a significant portion of their revenue from alcohol sales have been hit the hardest, with many social distancing regulations calling for a ban on alcohol sales indoors.
Sculpture Hospitality
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
There’s no industry in the world that’s more competitive than the hospitality sector. There’s no doubt about it, the restaurant and bar business is an incredibly tough space to operate in, and the owners that work within it are highly passionate about what they do. Unfortunately though, passion does not build a successful business on its own - particularly when you take into account there are now more than 1 million restaurant locations in the United States alone ( National Restaurant Associatio
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Off-premise dining was already on-trend in the restaurant industry well before COVID-19. According to Morgan Stanley estimates, online delivery is set to grow from $260 billion in 2017 to $325 billion in 2020 – and possibly $470 billion by 2025. But now there’s something coming on stronger than even delivery: takeout. Just since the beginning of the pandemic and the restrictions on on-premise dining, 62 percent of operators have or plan to implement designated takeout areas due to th
The Restaurant Group
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Changes and Opportunities in 2020 and Beyond. Needless to say, this has been a year like no other with unprecedented challenges. These will likely continue well into the foreseeable future. These challenges have been especially taxing on the restaurant industry and its more than 13.5 million employees (as of 2019), both of which have been especially hard hit by the necessary restrictions.
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Cheetah
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutes. Even now as restaurants are reopening, the Covid-19 pandemic has most diners staying outdoors. As our lives are shifting to the digital space, ordering food on restaurant websites and sharing home dining experiences has become the new normal. To keep up with competition, keep existing customers and attracting new ones, restaurants need to adjust their online presence.
ChowNow
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Over 100,000 restaurants have closed permanently or long-term during the pandemic, and the prospects of desperately needed government relief aren’t looking good. With reduced staff and higher operational costs, flexible restaurant management software helps restaurateurs adapt quickly to new challenges. We tapped a restaurant software expert, G2 Research Analyst Dominick Duda , to get his view on the tools that operators need.
Goliath Consulting
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
With all the trouble the pandemic has given the restaurant industry these past couple months, you might be surprised to hear that restaurant franchising opportunities have never been stronger. There are brands that are outpacing the overall industry. From an interview with Restaurant Business Magazine , Bruster’s Real Ice Cream reported selling 18 franchise agreements this year and now has 56 stores under construction or in development out of their 200 units (1).
Ken Burgin
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020
It’s an important annual event in October, and might be forgotten with all the COVID issues on our mind. It’s had less publicity in the last few years, but is no less important – we all have mothers, sisters, daughters and friends who have been affected. The purpose of the month is to raise money for breast cancer medical care and research.
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.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Hospitality operators are rapidly turning to contactless ordering and payment solutions to help navigate the long road back to normal from COVID-19’s impacts. While it’s a smart innovation that some say is long overdue, the reality is operators are responding to customer demand. According to a recent study by Mastercard , “79 percent of respondents worldwide say they are now using contactless payments, citing safety and cleanliness as key drivers.” In fact, Mastercard est
EATER
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Building an equitable restaurant — where all workers are paid fairly, have benefits, and work without discrimination — will require undoing the way most restaurants are run. The only ethical restaurant I have ever heard of is on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. I have never watched the show, but my partner has excitedly explained this particular vision of utopia to me at least three times.
Hot Schedules
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Blog. Tips and Tricks for Deploying the COVID-19 Health Survey. A round-up of frequently asked questions and best practices to help you with a successful deployment of the HotSchedules Health Survey. H ealth surveys have become standard practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are still many questions out there about how to implement and ensure the full participation of your teams.
ChowNow
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed both restaurant operations and consumer behavior. In March 2020, searches for “restaurant takeout” on Google increased 285 percent , as diners reacted to the closure of dining rooms across the country. Today, amidst varying local regulations around social distancing, and a restaurant industry trying to stay afloat, diners remain unsure of which restaurants in their area are open and accepting orders.
Speaker: Lauren Barash, Vice President, Brand Marketing
In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program
Xtra Chef
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
If there’s one lesson to be learned from 2020, it’s that anything can happen. Unfortunately, with circumstances constantly changing, it can be pretty tough for restaurant operators to proactively plan for them. But, operators can plan to be as flexible as possible so they can stay ready for sudden changes that drastically change their approach to business.
Future Food
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Image via The Street. Reconnecting with Customers Building Loyalty and Maximising Sales by leveraging unique Points of Difference (PODs). Maintaining a loyal and diverse customer base has never been more important in a time when most consumers are scrutinising how and where they spend their disposable income. In the last six months priorities and spending habits have shifted for consumers, while some customer segments have continued to purchase, in one form or another, there will also be a need
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
What is the ongoing goal for all restaurant owners and managers? To always, continuously search for ways to improve the guest experience. Whether that be via restaurant operations, menu improvements, or services, there are quite a few criteria that restaurant owners constantly juggle to create the perfect balance. There are many challenges to running a restaurant, and during day-to-day operations, it can be easy to lose sight of the overall vision.
EATER
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
A McDonald’s breakfast buffet. An all-you-can-eat Taco Bell. This isn’t the stuff dreams are made of, but a real yet short-lived phenomenon. When we think of buffets, we tend to think of their 1980s and early ’90s heyday, when commercial jingles for Sizzler might have been confused with our national anthem. We think of Homer Simpson getting dragged out of the Frying Dutchman, “a beast more stomach than man.
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How do you stay on top of what your customers are expecting when they step through your doors? Do you know what’s on their mind? How are you going to account for what they’re planning on doing months from now? As we head into 2024, price-related issues are still top-of-mind for restaurant customers after the inflation boom earlier this year. In this new report, we give you the latest insights on consumer spending trends, attitudes on tipping, and how you can respond.
Typsy
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Learning something new can be a struggle. Sometimes it feels like wading through mud - unpleasant, time-consuming, and taking up a lot of your energy. But what if it didn't have to be like that? We're here to tell you that learning is like any other skill - something that gets easier the more you practice. In today’s post, we’re talking about why you should think of learning as a skill, with incredible benefits for your personal and professional life, and giving you easy tips you can follow to s
Lady Boss Blogger
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Are you interested in learning about what it takes to be an influencer? Have you ever wondered what makes some influencers so successful? Or questioned what influencers have in common? If you’ve had similar thoughts to these, you can truly learn a lot by evaluating and observing popular influencers on your social media of choice. […]. The post 12 Things Successful Influencers Have In Common appeared first on LadyBossBlogger.
Hot Schedules
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
Blog. What You Need to Know about the Social Security Payroll Tax Deferral Notice. Fourth payroll experts break down the recent IRS notice and provide analysis. T he recent employee tax deferral, IRS Notice 2020-65 , seems like a good deal, right? Defer employee social security taxes during this challenging time? Most business owners would jump at that little bit of relief right now.
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