June, 2021

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Navigating the Supply Chain in the Restaurant Industry

Goliath Consulting

Since the start of the pandemic, safety measures such as social distancing, lockdowns and mask-wearing have completely changed our understanding of how consumers spend on food. We saw customers stockpiling on groceries and supplies in homes instead of going out to eat, raising retail sales by 29 percent over the previous year (1). Meanwhile, sales at cafes, fast-food restaurants, coffee shops, and casual-dining establishments fell by 27 percent.

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Where Are You Stuck? The 4 Stages of Restaurant Growth

Embrace the Suck

Knowing where you are is just the start. I'VE BEEN WHERE YOU ARE. Running a restaurant can be without a doubt, one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever experience in more ways than one. But it is also one of the hardest things you’ll ever do as well!

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15 Restaurant Metrics to Know and How To Use Them

7 Shifts

Business is often a game of numbers, and restaurants are no exception. And while you may not picture a restaurant manager or worker parked at a desk to work, it's a huge part of restaurant management. Numbers can give us insights into everything from profits and losses to average customer spend to how often employees cycle through. If it's not measured, it won't be managed.

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THE STORY IN A COOK’S EYES

Culinary Cues

Nowadays a question I am often asked is: “Why is it so difficult to understand cooks and chefs?” The answer, quite simply, is – you can’t understand a cook unless you are or have been one. That may seem like a copout, but it is true. Take a look into a cook’s eyes, really look beyond the surface and you will see a complex assortment of challenges, pride, experiences, insecurities, and troubled waters which are held together by the thin strings of the apron around their waist.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Maximize Your Restaurant’s 4th of July Sales

Modern Restaurant Management

Now that the pandemic is finally under control, summer travel is underway, and people are able to get out and be social. Many consumers are ready to spend money and participate in the activities they missed the most during the pandemic, especially dining out with friends and family. With consumer spending up 11.3 percent Q1 of 2021 and the 4th of July holiday weekend just around the corner, Americans have the desire, time, and money to eat out over their long holiday weekend.

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Keeping Your Hotel Operations Agile Through Data-Driven Analytics

Hot Schedules

Blog. Keeping Your Hotel Operations Agile Through Data-Driven Analytics. T hough global markets are steadily coming back online in 2021, noteworthy supply chain disruptions and workforce shortages have strained hotel operations at a time when the industry is most fragile. To mitigate the impact of these unexpected costs, hoteliers can utilize data-driven hotel analytics platforms to glean key insights in real time across properties.

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Future Hospitality Trends in Stadium & Sporting / Entertainment Precincts

Future Food

The diversity of our projects across a range of industries provides for constant and engaging evaluation internally as we consider food and beverage trend applications across properties of all shapes and sizes. The first half of this year (and some of 2020), Future Food enjoyed working with two sports centric environments. We have been very proud to partner with both the Australian Turf Club on Royal Randwick & Rosehill Gardens, and with the Christchurch City Council as they seek to develop

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[New] 7shifts Hiring Tools to Help Get Through the Labor Shortage

7 Shifts

If you're having trouble finding great people to work in your restaurant, you're not alone. There is a labor shortage impacting the restaurant industry, which has made the already difficult task of hiring even more challenging. Over the course of the pandemic, some restaurant workers found jobs in new industries, left their cities, or are looking for something new.

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THE THING ABOUT KITCHEN DESIGN

Culinary Cues

Over the past few decades, I have been asked to design a number of kitchens for restaurants and banquet spaces – a task that I thoroughly enjoy. Owners and operators will typically shake their heads at initial designs holding their ground that “chefs” like to create elaborate kitchen palaces that they really don’t need and that they (the owners) can’t afford to build.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Keeping Your Restaurant Safe from Fire Emergencies

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant kitchens have many places where fires can occur. Business owners need to be aware of potential fire hazards and take preventative steps when it comes to fire safety. Following a few simple safety tips can prevent fires and keep employees and patrons safe in your establishment. Conducting Regular Inspections. Regular inspections are the first step in fire safety for restaurants.

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Bar Software that Boosts Your Revenue

Focus POS

Bar Software that Boosts Your Revenue: How POS Affects Your Profits. As you’re thinking of ways to grow your business and increase your revenue, you may be working off a checklist. Have you hired quick and personable bartenders? Do you provide excellent music options? Are you offering unique drink specials? You might think that you have all your questions answered, but you should consider what your bar software can do for you.

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California Excited for End of COVID Restrictions: No Capacity Limits, Physical Distancing

Cheetah

Reading Time: 5 minutes. In April last year we launched a documentary series called ‘Too Small to Fail’ on our YouTube channel ( #Cheetah4You ). We followed the true stories of chefs, restaurant owners and foodservice industry workers and shared their message of strength and of hope. Now, with over 23 million people having received at least one dose, and 45.3% of the population fully vaccinated, California restaurants are ready to see the end of COVID restrictions.

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Why Are Hotel Operating Costs Rising So Quickly?

Hot Schedules

Blog. Why Are Hotel Operating Costs Rising So Quickly? A s vaccine proliferation leads to more travelers returning to the market and the relaxation of international borders, hotels are starting to finally realize the long-awaited full reopening. As such, many hoteliers will hope revenues approach the record-breaking 2019 peak. Those plans may have to go on hold, as the world still reckons with the political and economic fallout of the pandemic.

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Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Loyalty Strategy

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

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Five Signs You Need to Update Your Enterprise Tech Stack with 7shifts and Qu POS

7 Shifts

For many restaurant owners, growth is the ultimate goal—beyond the second and third locations and into the 50s and 100s. If you're lucky enough to scale to that level, the day-in and day-out tasks change significantly. With that growth comes new challenges. Running one store is hard enough—let alone 100. Unless you can multiply yourself, the only way to run an enterprise-level restaurant operation is by leveraging your technology stack.

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A CHEF’S WORDS

Culinary Cues

Words are powerful, stories even more so. They can make us aware, lift us up, change our minds, give us hope, shock us into a new way of thinking, give us pause, inspire us, right the ship, record our memories, and set the stage for change. Words can differentiate the free from the oppressed, the informed from the naive, the warm from the cold, and the inspired from those who feel hopeless.

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Why Restaurants Should Lean Into Loyalty Programs As a Way to Increase Direct Sales

Modern Restaurant Management

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting restaurant shutdowns, online ordering has become the go-to method for many customers. As a result, restaurants have turned to third party delivery providers in order to help meet the growing demand for off-premise orders, but these providers are cutting into restaurant’s razor thin profit margins.

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13 Restaurants with Outdoor Dining in Washington DC

Restaurant Clicks

The weather is beautiful, and we are all ready to dine outdoors in the Washington, D.C. area! Outdoor dining is a favorite amongst Washingtonians, and we have rounded up the leading restaurants you should try! This article includes restaurants that are diverse, and they are all outstanding. From wine gardens to unpretentious cafes to rooftops, we’ve got it all!

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2024 Restaurant Spending Trends to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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.

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Celebrating Pride Month 2021 at Your Restaurant No COVID Limits

Cheetah

Reading Time: 4 minutes. Pride Month is about to be celebrated throughout June and restaurants are getting ready to be the beating heart of it all. This year’s theme is “All in This Together” as #SFpride51 focuses on the local community. Although the main parade in San-Francisco was cancelled, several online events as well as two major outdoor in-person events will take place, all promoting solidarity, visibility and joy in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.

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How to Simplify Your Menu for Greater Restaurant Profits

Sculpture Hospitality

In your restaurant, your food and beverage products are your most important assets. The more you optimize what’s in your restaurant’s inventory , the more profitable your business will be.

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7 Must-Know Restaurant Equipment Financing Tips

Restaurant Engine

When it comes to restaurant financing, take advantage of these tips for success. Are you opening a restaurant and need to add equipment? Or are you a current restaurant owner looking to upgrade or replace your equipment? Either way, one of the biggest investments you’ll make in your restaurant is found in your equipment. So, how do you pay for these expensive items?

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Vaccine Flair Could Be the ‘It’ Accessory in Restaurants This Summer

EATER

Nate Duval. Enamel pins are a tiny, trendy way to let diners and workers know you’re safe when you no longer need your mask For over a year now, face masks have been more than just a highly effective way to curtail the spread of a highly contagious disease. They’ve become a signal of sorts, a way to instantly identify fellow citizens who actually give a s**t about protecting themselves and others from COVID-19.

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Win More in 2024: Your Guide to Restaurant Marketing Success

Your Guide to Restaurant Marketing Success Start maximizing ROI and doing more with less with Olo’s ultimate guide to restaurant marketing. In this guide: Strategies to level up in 4 key areas: data, audiences, content distribution, and loyalty Interactive checklists to help you track your progress throughout the year Tips for leveraging guest data across your entire business What you’ll learn: Level 1 | Beginner: Learn how to collect guest data, build a healthy subscriber list, launch personali

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Four Ways Restaurant Owners Can Regain Guest’s Trust

Modern Restaurant Management

The world is slowly reopening. Restaurant owners are looking for creative ways to revamp the indoor dining experience with improved health and safety standards. During shut-downs, many restaurants were forced to move operations to carry-out and delivery only, but as the world begins to reopen, restaurants will need to figure out how to rebuild customer confidence around indoor dining operations.

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Seafood Restaurants in D.C. You Don’t Want to Miss

Restaurant Clicks

Finding the best seafood in any city is an absolute must to enhance your dining experiences. From lobster rolls to fresh, flaky fish and fish sandwiches, to fried shrimp and grilled octopus, the options are endless when it comes to ordering seafood. You may also spend a lot of time in search of the freshest seafood in the area. If you are ready for a delicious meal of the freshest seafood in Washington, D.C., check out my list below!

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5 Excellent Tips to Retain Workers during Restaurant Labor Crisis

Cheetah

Reading Time: 4 minutes. If you’re a restaurant operator, you’re probably experiencing the labor crisis first hand. The staffing shortage is threatening to derail many restaurant reopening plans and crush the hopes of economic recovery. The problem is not just with hiring. With turnover rates at an all time high, restaurants are losing hundreds of thousands of servers, line cooks, busboys and other workers each month.

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Bar Inventory Management: How Do I Correctly Price a Drink?

Sculpture Hospitality

Pricing the drinks in your bar can be tricky. Set your liquor prices too high and you run the risk of driving customers away, but set your drink prices too low and you may not be bringing enough money in to even cover your costs, especially if volume fluctuates.

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Unlock Restaurant Success: Mastering 7 Vital Employment Laws

As a restaurant leader, your plate is full with responsibilities, from staff management to serving up delicious dishes. But amidst the hustle, there's a crucial area you can't afford to overlook – employment laws. In this comprehensive eBook, we'll unveil the seven essential employment laws every restaurant leader must master. We'll break down the intricacies of each law, showing you how it directly impacts your business.

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Why Is Good Kitchen Layout Important For Restaurants?

The Restaurant Times

A good kitchen layout holds great importance for restaurants. It facilitates streamlined production and provides efficient workspaces to the staff. While it’s true that a restaurant’s success comes from the quality of the chef’s cooking, a lot also depends on a functional kitchen, efficient management, and streamlined operations. A restaurant layout greatly determines a restaurant’s efficiency and success.

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How Restaurant Reservation Software Can Help with Reopening in 2021

Touch Bistro

As COVID-19 restrictions are lifted across North America, many diners are eager to return to their favorite restaurants. However, guest safety is still a top priority and many restaurant are turning to restaurant reservation software to navigate the tricky business of fully reopening their dining rooms. Reservation software not only gives you a way to control the flow of diners in and out of your restaurant, but it also provides an easy way to keep an eye on capacity – both of which are importan

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Navigating Talent Gaps Across the Foodservice Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of MRM's "Ask the Expert” features advice from Buyers Edge Platform. Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. As restaurants open back up, operators are ready to hire, and in some cases, rehire, employees – but many are finding it difficult to find candidates willing to return to work, and the search for good talent is tougher than expected.