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The Benefits of Recipe Management Software

Xtra Chef

Recipe management software is quickly becoming a must-have for any restaurant operator who wants to gain quick and easy insight into plate costs. But what does it actually do? To fully grasp the benefits of recipe management software, we first need to explore what recipe management is, how it can help your restaurant, and why restaurants have struggled to do it in the past.

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7 tips for setting up food delivery for your restaurant

Typsy

Even before 2020, delivery service was looking like the way of the future when it comes to the restaurant business. and then COVID happened. Restaurant-to-customer food delivery was already anticipated to explode in the early 2020s, and market research now forecasts global market growth of over $40 billion by 2023. So even if your business made it through lockdown and social distancing without setting up food delivery, now is truly the time to jump on the delivery train.

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4 Steps to Digitizing Your Restaurant Business

Harbor Touch

A restaurant today can be an almost uniquely hands-on business. In so many other types of businesses, we see less and less contact between owners and customers. In restaurants, however, the in-person experience and interactions are crucial and irreplaceable. Even as we do see more delivery services emerging — particularly in light of the 2020 pandemic — the restaurant experience isn’t going away anytime soon.

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Contactless Dining: Exploring the Intersection of Hospitality and Technology

Modern Restaurant Management

One year ago we walked into a Cambridge, Massachusetts restaurant for the first day of field research. Our palms were sweaty from the excitement and anxiety. We were greeted by the manager of the restaurant and shared with him the concept of contactless dining, an experience where dine-in guests can view menus, order, and pay directly from their mobile phones.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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Managing Bar Supply Chain During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Goliath Consulting

Every bar manager experiences recurring nightmares of that one delivery day. We all know the one. It is the middle of the lunch rush and trucks keep showing up at the loading dock during times the restaurant has deemed inappropriate for deliveries. The cases of product continue piling up and floor management responsibilities are preventing the bar manager from vigilantly checking in each order.

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THE LINE COOK’S NEW KITCHEN RULES SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE

Culinary Cues

As cooks start to, or at least hope to, begin settling into kitchen life again, it seems appropriate to reiterate those standard rules of thumb that everyone must abide by. They may be tweaked a bit – after all, a lot has changed over the past five months, but for the most part – the rules of operation that cooks have always lived by, are still the rules.

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The Employment Landscape is Messy: How Restaurants Can Ensure Compliance with Limited Resources

Modern Restaurant Management

Let’s start with an uncontroversial premise: California’s complex, ever-changing gauntlet of employment laws is difficult for any company to navigate. Yet you may still be wondering why, aside from the headache, does it matter for my restaurant? If you’re fortunate enough not to have been on the receiving end of a civil or administrative complaint from an employee or a government employment agency, you may not realize just how deep the downside risk can be in employment dispute

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If You Really Want to Visit a National Park, Skip the Big Ones

EATER

Paddleboarding in Minnesota’s Voyageurs National Park | Getty Images. America’s larger parks are attracting major crowds. Here’s where to avoid them As summer creeps into full swing and cities across America do the dance of easing, and then reinstating, COVID-19 restrictions, people are clamoring to be someplace — anyplace — besides their own homes.

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3 Time Tested Secrets for Remarkable Vineyards

A Wine Story

St. Supéry Dollarhide . St Supery Dollarhide Emma Swain CEO. St. Supéry Dollarhide ranch in the Napa Valley is among the most famous for its remarkable terroir. Originating from the 1840s, the St. Supéry Dollarhide ranch was owned by Andrew Jackson Dollarhide. He earned a lucrative living capturing wild horses and selling them to gold miners. Click to Tweet.

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Chefs on the Lamb: Low Cuts, High

Sante

Sheep have been a cultural icon for millennia and their lamb a mainstay of menus around the globe for even longer. Wayne Harley Brachman. Bo Peep loses them in a nursery rhyme, insomniacs count them, and renegade family members are labeled as black ones. Sheep have been a cultural icon for millennia and their lamb a mainstay of menus around the globe for even longer.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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Bankruptcy Guide for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

In February 2020, the National Restaurant Association announced projections that restaurant industry sales would reach $899 billion this year, experiencing four-percent growth “mirroring general economic conditions.” That seems like a lifetime ago. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused restaurant sales to plummet. In many states, revenue has declined by as much as 80% over the same time period in 2019.

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Amid Social Justice Protests, Another Wave of Reckonings Hits the Restaurant Industry

EATER

mariakray /Shutterstock. In several cities, chefs are using social media to share worker stories of racism, sexism, and toxic workplaces The Black Lives Matter movement has prompted all industries to take a hard look at their hiring practices, and the dynamics at play in their work environments. Since the protests against police brutality began at the end of May, leaders in media, tech, and other spaces have stepped down or been pushed out amid public revelations of recent or past racism and dis

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xtraCHEF Product Release 9.1

Xtra Chef

We’re excited to announce yet another Product Release for xtraCHEF! Version 9.1 is now live. Our latest product update includes two new reports, the expansion of our Recipe Management module, an updated mobile app, and the foundation for another big product release that we’re dropping very soon. Stay tuned! Check out detailed release notes by logging into [link] and navigating to the Knowledge Base.

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The Australian Craft Beverage Movement – Reshaping the F&B Landscape

Future Food

The Australian Craft Beverage Movement – Reshaping the F&B Landscape. The craft beverage movement has been building significant momentum over the past 10 years and has subsequently reshaped the liquor industry as we know it. With craft brewing, small scale local distilleries and small batch wine production capturing greater market share year on year, we are seeing a shift in the market towards quality over quantity and experiential over mainstream.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Sending Delivery Tech Back: Five Ideas for Redesigning Aggregators

Modern Restaurant Management

Food delivery aggregators: You’re well past your expiration date. While there are a slew of challenges facing both diners and restaurants as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, one notable element often omitted from conversation are the delivery drivers who actually make these services work, but we’ll get to that in a moment. The basic issue here is the math: Restaurants already operate on margins of about 10 percent once they’ve paid for ingredients, space, and their workforce, s

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‘Kind Bars Are the Food of the Revolution’

EATER

Grabbing sustenance from the People’s Bodega | Jaya Saxena. The People’s Bodega is a traveling food and necessities pantry providing protesters with the fuel they need to keep going Over the past month, mass protests calling for the abolition of police and a national reckoning with anti-Blackness have spread across the country. In that time, various volunteers and organizations have risen to the challenge of feeding those on the frontlines, like the Sikh gurdwaras serving dal to hospital workers

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How To Grow Your Following Across Multiple Instagram Accounts

Lady Boss Blogger

Do you have multiple social media accounts for your business? Are you interested to grow your following on Instagram? If so, then you have come to the right place. One way many businesses complement their product or service is by operating a blog. These blogs can be created by those working for the company, but […]. The post How To Grow Your Following Across Multiple Instagram Accounts appeared first on LadyBossBlogger.

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Restaurant Owners Win Business Interruption Insurance Claims

Restaurant Engine

Most insurance companies have denied claims from restaurant owners resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Business owners counterclaim they are entitled to benefits in Business Interruption Insurance policies that protect against lost income after a covered peril affects a policyowner. Insurance companies typically cite the contract clause of force majeure as justification for denying claims.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Safely Reopening Restaurants in the Era of COVID-19

Modern Restaurant Management

As restaurants begin the process of reopening, some with an extended period of nonoperation, there are safety precautions that must be considered beyond simply ordering supplies, rehiring staff and opening the doors. Some of these precautions are normal for any business closed for an extended period, while others are directly related to COVID-19 – with local health departments setting new enhanced safety guidelines.

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McDonald’s Hits Pause on Reopening Dining Rooms Nationwide

EATER

Shutterstock. Plus, Big Boy will no longer have a big boy, and more news to start your day I’m lovin’. takeout. As basically every expert agrees that indoor dining is a breeding ground for COVID-19, restaurants are reconsidering opening their dining rooms as state’s struggle to reopen. Among the biggest restaurants to remain closed, McDonald’s has announced that it will not be opening any restaurant dining rooms over the next 21 days.

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10 tips to start and expand your outdoor dining experience

OpenTable

Dining rooms are opening and closing across the country, but sitting outside is among the safest ways to eat out during the pandemic, experts say. With long days and warm temperatures, the demand for outdoor dining is at a new high. . We asked restaurateurs from coast to coast how they have adapted their operations to the new al fresco normal – try these tips for success. . 1.

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7 Traits Of Successful Instagram Influencers

Lady Boss Blogger

Ever wonder why some influencers are more successful than others? Here are 7 traits successful influencers have that help their following. 1. Persistence Perhaps one of the most essential traits that successful Instagram influencers have is persistence. In order to reach a huge following, you have to keep posting! Social media can have a learning curve […].

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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Six Ways the Pandemic Is Transforming Restroom Design

Modern Restaurant Management

The global pandemic of Covid-19 is fast tracking infection control technologies and products in public restrooms. While cleanliness has always been a goal in designing restrooms, coronavirus has underscored the need for hygienic, sterile and safe environments. Companies, educational institutions and municipalities are all now evaluating new procedures and products for their restroom facilities.

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Uber Acquires Postmates, Merging Two of the Biggest Delivery Companies

EATER

nyker /Shutterstock. For restaurant owners and diners, the deal condenses the number of delivery app options out there Rideshare service Uber has acquired delivery competitor Postmates in a deal worth $2.65 billion. According to the NYT, Postmates will continue to operate under its own name, but will be combined with UberEats to create the country’s second-largest delivery goliath.

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Have You Cleaned Your Draft System? Tips on Cleanliness and Beer Quality

Sculpture Hospitality

The reopening of bars and restaurants are well underway in most regions which means owners have implemented new processes and should have cleaned all of their equipment in preparation.

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Hoshizaki America, Inc. Introduces the First Sphere Ice Machine to the North American Market

Sante

The first undercounter spherical ice machine adds chill and pizzazz to cocktail presentation. Hoshizaki is thrilled to announce the launch of the Sphere Undercounter Ice Machine. The first machine to make spherical ice in North America, Hoshizaki companies in Europe and Japan have been enjoying ball ice for quite some time. Understanding the demand for unique cocktail design at a reasonable cost, Hoshizaki decided to bring the sphere ice machine here.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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Breaking Down One Lender’s PPP Loan Data (Infographic)

Modern Restaurant Management

Many industries have suffered severe financial losses due to the coronavirus lockdown – perhaps none more so than the restaurant industry. Lendio recently gathered statistics on the $8 billion in PPP loan approvals that we helped facilitate for 100,000 small businesses. We found that of all industries we helped generate loans for, the restaurant industry ranked third in volume (behind construction and healthcare) at just over $150 million.

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Turn All Your Brownies Into Frozen Chocolate Bars

EATER

Shutterstock. Pro tip: Ina Garten’s Outrageous Brownies are even better after freezing This post originally appeared in the July 6, 2020 edition of The Move, a place for Eater’s editors to reveal their recommendations and pro dining tips — sometimes thoughtful, sometimes weird, but always someone’s go-to move. Subscribe now. In college, I worked at a campus bakery and cafe that was far from gourmet.

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How Restaurants Can Proactively Instill Trust Among Customers In The Post-pandemic Era

The Restaurant Times

Amid the pandemic crisis, restaurant operators all across the globe are facing unique challenges to fulfill the new consumer expectations. With lockdown restrictions finally starting to ease, restaurants are beginning to plan what the next wave of a new normal could look like. The prime focus of restaurant brands is around providing functional benefits and operational changes to ensure that both the diners and employees have a safe, contact-free experience.

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How To Successfully Market Events On Instagram

Lady Boss Blogger

One of the best ways to create “buzz” and market your next event is by using Instagram. As you probably know, Instagram is the most popular form of social media right now so, not marketing your future event on the platform would be a misstep. Before you go posting all willy-nilly however, you need to […]. The post How To Successfully Market Events On Instagram appeared first on LadyBossBlogger.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.