Social Hospitality

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

It’s no secret food is one of the most popular segments on Instagram. Restaurants are taking advantage of this trend by catering to Instagrammers. For example, many now use simple presentation and photography techniques to help make food images go viral. Making a dining experience more Instagram-worthy means paying attention not just to the appearance of the food itself, but also to the architectural aspects of the restaurant.

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Food Business

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

KEEP CURRENT As an owner of a food related business, you have people and responsibility pulling you in different directions. So, if bringing one more task to your attention is not what you want to read, stop now, come back later.Know that its not good to ignore the appearance of your business. It's easy to tell yourself “no one notices” or you don't care, or even “it doesn't really matter”, or wish them away.

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Sculpture Hospitality

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

[eBook]: Strategic Drink Pricing Guide. With a few pricing adjustments, and a slight shift in pricing strategy, most bars and restaurants could add significant profits without selling more drinks. The good news is that there are immediate action items you can take to improve profits in your bar operation. The key is moving from an overly simplistic pricing model to a more strategic pricing model.

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Harbor Touch

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

4.8. 09. Starting a business is like bringing a new life into the world. It needs the same amount of care and nourishment that a child would need during its growth. It is therefore imperative to choose every business product, software and make business decisions with utmost care and precision for this will determine the business growth. Billing software helps in doing precisely that.

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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.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

“Food and hospitality has evolved into much more than just eating, it has become part of our customers’ lives and the communities in which we serve it” Francis Loughran, MD, Future Food As food, casual dining, bars and restaurant spending trends go, 2018 is looking to end much like its predecessor, at least in terms of industry growth and financial forecast.

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Ordyx

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

To all the veterans and active duty members of the US Armed Forces, we would like to say THANK YOU! ​ x10! no wait, x100!! Well, you get the point. ​But the truth is, we could go on and on expressing our gratitude towards veterans. Ten thousand ‘Thank Yous’ would be an understatement of our gratitude for your service. The sacrifice you made for our country is a sacrifice that most people can’t begin to fathom, let alone endure.

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Gecko Hospitality

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Every industry is being revolutionized by evolving and newly emerging technologies these days. Things are no different in the restaurant industry, and 2018 has seen some notable—and in many instances, challenging—tech trends that are changing facets of the business. While some technologies get cheaper over time, many introduce new costs that restaurants with notoriously thin profit margins aren’t well equipped to absorb.

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iTab POS

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

The Importance of Social Media Technology and Imagery in Food Businesses. According to new research, people have started to look at purchases differently, with them valuing experience more than the physical products themselves. This is the rise of the “experience economy.” Studies say that people are more likely to spend money on something if it leaves them with a memorable experience.

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Hospitality Insurance Group

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

How to winterproof your workplace to avoid slip and fall insurance claims against your business during the winter months. Keep parking lots cleared of snow and ice, including sidewalks; have a snow & ice removal and salting schedule in place. Clear roofs from heavy snow to prevent ice dams and collapses. Ensure that building overhangs, roof edges, and canopies are cleared of snow and ice build-up to prevent potential injuries from falling ice and icicles.

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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.

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MBB Hospitality

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The restaurant business can be tough. It takes a strong passion for what you do to help you stick out the long hours and emotional and physical fatigue. If you are doing it alone, it can seem like a long uphill battle. Don’t worry though, help is on the way. Check out these restaurant consulting tips for the DIY restaurant owner or manager: The customer is always right.

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Wasserstrom

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Having a senior citizen friendly restaurant could improve your business. Older adults are an important demographic for restaurants for several reasons. First, the percentage of the population that is over age 65 is projected to more than double in the next 50 years. And older adults often have more disposable income and free time to […]. The post 6 Ways to Make Your Restaurant Senior Citizen Friendly appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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Takeaway Solutions

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Thai food is all about creating an experience for the customer, evoking those wonderful scents and visuals of the different flavours the cuisine offers. Admittedly, this is easier done in a restaurant than an online setting, but it is definitely not impossible. The market for Thai food is ever-growing, as is the online delivery market, so why not combine the two?

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Dot It

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Restaurants must always stay up-to-date with the consumer. That includes investing in new restaurant marketing techniques that take advantage of social media and the internet at large. If you are struggling to figure out how to promote a restaurant, then here are some simple actions you might be overlooking. 1. Create a killer Instagram Most [ ] The post 5 Marketing Opportunities Restaurateurs Overlook Time and Time Again appeared first on Dot It.

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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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iTab POS

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Boost Customer Retention. People say that the ‘first impression is the most important’ and it is. But that does not mean it’s the only thing that’s important. A well-rounded experience is more than just the first impression. Especially in the business world, leaving customers with a memorable experience is vital for your business. It’s the experience that keeps people coming back.

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eZee Burrp

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Running a restaurant is really not an easy task to handle. And besides all that hustle and bustle of the restaurant operations, the restaurant marketing strategies also come out to be a major aspect for a restaurant’s success. Plus, marketing of a restaurant with the RIGHT combination of trends and strategies stands second to none… The post 15 best restaurant marketing strategies for 2019 – Part 1 appeared first on eZee Burrp Blog.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Cover image: Farmer’s Fridge always fresh salad jars (Image credit: MIC).

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Gastro Gays

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

In this episode of Chew The Fat, we’re in one of our favourite places on earth to eat, Eastern Seaboard – and it happens to be in the town we call home. We sit down… The post The Evolution of Eastern Seaboard | Series 2: Episode 8 | Chew The Fat appeared first on GastroGays.

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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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Hospitality Insurance Group

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Pay Your Premium Online. Hospitality Insurance Group is excited to announce that we’ve recently partnered with Xpress-pay, a leading ePayment solution provider, to provide our policyholders with a faster, more convenient way of making premium payments. We’re confident this will be a great addition to the service we provide you! Hospitality Mutual Insurance Co.

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Playing With Fire and Water

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Methylcellulose is a popular hydrocolloid which can create a gel, or act as a thickener when hydrated. However, an interesting fact about this ingredient is that when it’s heated, it turns into a gel. Due to unique properties, methylcellulose is often used to prepare jellies and mousses.For that reason, this component is used in numerous ways in a modern cousin and can be an excellent addition to create foams.

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iTab POS

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Running a restaurant business is no easy feat. You need to work round-the-world and time is limited for you. In such circumstances, your ability to run business operations without reducing the quality of food and service can be the difference between failure and success. Customer service is a big part of the highly competitive restaurant business, and whoever delivers it best gains a competitive advantage over its challengers.

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Takeaway Solutions

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

For a restaurant, there is no way to ruin a good reputation faster than a confirmed case of food poisoning. It is actually a simple process to keep your kitchen and staff up to date with regulations and avoid potential disaster. Food poisoning is a colloquial term to describe an illness that arises after eating poorly cooked, spoiled, tainted or dirty food.

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Indoor Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Coupon advertising is a fantastic way to get your dry cleaner’s name and message out into your community. With the high level of local competition, you need to make sure that your advertising campaign is better than the dry cleaner down the street from you. Here are 6 Do’s and Don’ts for creating a profitable coupon advertising campaign. Don’t: Over-discount your services.

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Gastro Gays

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Two giants of the Irish food industry shouldn’t collide… the best ones collaborate. In this week’s episode of the podcast, brought to you by GastroGays, we Chew The Fat with Peter Hannan of Hannan’s Meats/The… The post Pat Whelan and Peter Hannan | Series 2: Episode 7 | Chew The Fat appeared first on GastroGays.

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Gastro Gays

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

There’s a guy about Dublin. He’s the man behind so many of the city’s iconic fast-casuals. He’s one of the city’s hospitality scene’s most notable and iconic faces. He’s really a one name diva: Joe.… The post Joe Macken | Series 2 Episode 6 | Chew The Fat appeared first on GastroGays.

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Gastro Gays

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Just a quick overview of a couple of critics this week, as we missed some of the reviews owing to being in Malmö for the weekend. In this week’s edition of Today’s Chip Paper –… The post Today’s Chip Paper #25 – 26 November 2018 appeared first on GastroGays.

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