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Building a New Customer Base for Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Operating a successful restaurant is no easy task, and the fruits of your labor are dependent on a variety of factors. Quality food and top tier service with the incentivization of loyalty programs and a good location should be enough to get a good share of local customers. But what happens when you hit your local ceiling? Society Insurance has compiled three tips to help find new customers for your restaurant and bar.

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Understanding Your Restaurant Staff Hiring Analytics

Restaurant365

Restaurant staff hiring continues to be a conundrum for restaurant operators. Labor shortages substantially affect the restaurant industry and the cost associated with running a restaurant business. Many restaurants are forced to operate with shorter hours and fewer days due to staff shortages and the low number of potential employees in the restaurant labor pool.

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How to Improve Restaurant Operations

FreshCheq

Did you know that most restaurants survive on a 6.2% profit margin ? As a result, you have to stay on top of your restaurant's operations. Otherwise, a little mistake or mismanagement will result in your business failing.

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THE THRILL OF OPENING YOUR OWN RESTAURANT

Culinary Cues

Well, there is little that can be said to those who have caught the restaurant fever – you know, when that opportunity finally knocks, and you have your sights on a café with your name on it. The feeling is hard to describe – a cross between elation and shear panic. Your blood pressure is way up, you occasionally break out in cold sweats, and when you look in a mirror you see a mix of the weight of the world and a perpetual smile.

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Planning Your Restaurants Path to Profitability

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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Three Ways to Make Your Employees Feel Valued 

Modern Restaurant Management

The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t only change how we work – it changed what we want in a work environment. Millions of employees are quitting their jobs in search of deeper job satisfaction, better work-life balance, and exceptional company culture. This “Great Resignation” has been especially tough on the restaurant world. In fact, studies show that the “quit rate” among hospitality workers is more than double than that in other industries.

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78: SOKO Butcher in Takoma Park

Food Business

SOKO Butchery is our third butcher on Holy Guacamole. Chef Brad Feikert , chef/owner is nurturing his business in Takoma Park, MD with his own chef-led style. They are the only butchery shop for a 10 mile radius, where their following appreciates Brad's focus on animal welfare and sustainable farming practices. That's a good thing since Brad has solid experience as a chef internationally, nationally, and now in DC’s metro area.

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7 Ways to Reduce Food Costs in Your Restaurant

Sculpture Hospitality

Managing food costs is critical to running a successful restaurant. But while there are many ways to manage spending, there’s little you can do if you don’t accurately know what your food costs are. That’s why the first thing you should do, before implementing any cost savings strategies, is determine how much your restaurant is spending on food.

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DoorDash Ordering Trends: Diners Are Picking Local

Modern Restaurant Management

Diners are increasingly turning online to get their favorite dishes with same-store pickup orders in the U.S. increasing 15 percent year over year and same-store delivery orders increasing 11 percent year over year, according to DoorDash's second annual Restaurant Online Ordering Trends Report which takes a deep dive into consumer online ordering preferences and emerging dining trends.

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Walmart ‘Reviewing’ Juneteenth Partyware and Ice Cream Flavor Following Backlash

EATER

Jonathan Weiss /Shutterstock. The line includes a drink koozie reading “It’s the freedom for me” Retail giant Walmart is walking back on its new line of partyware and an ice cream flavor released to celebrate Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, nearly two and a half years after Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.

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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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Digital Training is Essential for Restaurant Employees

Goliath Consulting

Technological advances have been rapidly transforming in the past few years. As more companies transition to being fully remote or transitioning into hybrid workplaces, advances in AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity continue to transform the workplace. However, the problem with the rapid technological advances is that people haven’t been able to catch up to the most recent updates.

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How to Combat the 4 Main Culprits of QSR Loss in 2021 and 2022 

Rocket Fuel

This article is the second in a series of five to promote Delaget’s 2021 QSR Operational Index – an annual report that shares stats and figures from over 6,000 QSR locations for sales, costs, employees, loss , and customer experience. . Loss hurts—And it’s extremely prevalent in the QSR space — Not surprising to operators around the world feeling the pain in their bottom line. .

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Why Recipe Writing is Pivotal for Professional Kitchens

Modern Restaurant Management

If you want to make money selling food, you need good recipes. A professional kitchen’s main responsibility is to turn out a consistent, quality product so whether you’re working in a restaurant, a manufacturing facility or any other food preparation business, if you can’t turn out a quality, consistent product, you are unlikely to have a successful business.

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Why a New Generation Is Obsessed With Vintage China

EATER

On Instagram and at estate sales, people are on the hunt for elaborate dishes and elegant glassware Lisa Dye has been accused of depleting the world’s supply of depression glass. It’s the kind of accusation that could only be made on TikTok or another social media platform, a hyperbolic declaration that reveals people will develop hard opinions about just about anything.

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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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Shhh… This is How To Pull Off A Secret Menu At Your Restaurant

ChowNow

A “secret” online menu could be just what your restaurant needs to give diners a thrill of discovery–while increasing sales and customer loyalty in the process! By simply adding items online that aren’t advertised in store, you’re free to experiment with new dishes and get creative with marketing. You don’t need much to start a secret menu, but here are our top tips to make yours a success.

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10 Tips for Effective Team Management and Leadership

Sling

No one intentionally sets out to be a bad manager. That being said, we all know that some managers are better than others, and the performance of their teams and businesses are what set them apart. Effective team management is an essential part of the day-to-day workflow that all businesses strive to achieve and perfect. Unfortunately, building a strong team management program is often easier said than done.

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Manage Inflation with Produce to Keep it Fresh!

Modern Restaurant Management

Inflation. No one is a fan. However now that we are emerging from the pandemic, this is our reality. Since we can’t get away from rising prices and supply chain bottlenecks, we can look for new approaches that can help manage the impact. Many restaurants are doing this by raising prices, cutting costs, taking items off the menu, and making do with lean crews.

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An Eater’s Guide to Getaria, the Tiny Spanish Capital of Grilled Fish

EATER

The port in Getaria. | Francesco Bonino/Shutterstock. Bilbao and San Sebastián get lots of culinary love, but wedged in between is Getaria, Basque Country’s under-appreciated wonderland of grilled seafood Everyone goes to Basque Country to eat. The autonomous region in northern Spain and self-proclaimed “culinary nation” is well-known for pintxos in Bilbao’s Casco Viejo and the temples of Basque food in charming San Sebastián, the city with the highest concentration of Michelin stars in the worl

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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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6 Ways Bizimply Can Help You Be Compliant

Bizimply

Bizimply helps you stay compliant with data minimisation by allowing you to customise the fields available in the employee’s HR profile. The post 6 Ways Bizimply Can Help You Be Compliant appeared first on Bizimply.

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Four Quick Tips to Help Streamline Your Labor Operations

Crunchtime

Staffing is among the top challenges restaurant operators are facing today. From rising labor costs to a limited talent pool, optimizing your restaurant’s labor operations can be daunting. Here are four quick tips to help make your labor operations run more smoothly.

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Four Factors Likely to Drive Global Mobile Wallet Market Expansion

Modern Restaurant Management

With increasing restrictions on public movement and offline retail operations, the growing demand for online shopping amid the COVID-19 pandemic is propelling global mobile wallet industry growth. The growing preference for contactless payment methods over the traditional payment systems to curb the virus spread is supporting the adoption of digital wallet payment systems.

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Podcast 17: Building Teamwork in Restaurants and Cafes

Ken Burgin

Wherever there are people working together, there will be team dynamics, negotiation and the sharing of tasks and responsibilities. A good leader guides this process to get the best from their people – and chef Glenn Flood has many years of experience making this work. It was great to talk with him abou t Building Teamwork in Restaurants and Cafes – in the kitchen and front of house, and improving relations between the two sections.

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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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How to Manage a Restaurant Kitchen

FreshCheq

The United States boasts a thriving food service industry that's set to generate about $898 million in 2022.

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The 5 Customer Benefits of Introducing a POS System

Restaurant Engine

Thinking about a POS system? Your customers will thank you. As a restaurant owner or manager, you know how important the overall consumer experience is to the success of your restaurant. What your customers experience with your restaurant is as important as the food they eat. For example, if they have a positive experience, they’re likely to return and tell their friends and family about your wonderful restaurant.

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Factors Likely to Drive Global Mobile Wallet Market Expansion

Modern Restaurant Management

With increasing restrictions on public movement and offline retail operations, the growing demand for online shopping amid the COVID-19 pandemic is propelling global mobile wallet industry growth. The growing preference for contactless payment methods over the traditional payment systems to curb the virus spread is supporting the adoption of digital wallet payment systems.

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4 Healthy Summer Beverages Your Customers Crave – Adaptogens, CBD, Herbs, Probiotics and more!

Cheetah

Reading Time: 2 minutes. Sunny summer days are great for showcasing your selection of unique, local, and refreshing summer drinks! It’s 2022- customers want to choose a drink that’s more than sugar and flavor- they want a drink that works for them. . Here is our array of the hottest summer beverages to stock up on to delight your overheated customers.

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2024 Payroll Calendar Templates

These calendars provide pay period dates and paydays for biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll in 2024. Use them as a reminder or share with employees so they can celebrate payday.