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Are We at a Culinary Crossroads?

Modern Restaurant Management

Future foodspaces will need to be designed to meet the personalized needs of diverse customer bases, according to Culinary Crossroads: How Societal Shifts Are Defining Tomorrow’s Dining , the latest whitepaper from IA Interior Architects research initiative, HumanX. "The future of restaurant design will be complex and dynamic, shaped by generational preferences, shifting family structures, and broader ecological and economic trends," said Carlotta Dove, Director of Consumer Experie

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Top 5 Most Competitive Cities for Restaurants in the US

Wasserstrom

Certain cities in the United States offer plenty of risk and reward for restaurant owners and operators. Read on as we present the top five most competitive culinary landscapes in the United States. Within these cities, contenders face off against a dense network of established players, all vying for success. 1. New York City The […] The post Top 5 Most Competitive Cities for Restaurants in the US appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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How To Attract Restaurant Employees In 2024: 10 Proven Techniques

7 Shifts

Hiring and retaining staff has always been a challenge for businesses in the food industry. With an average turnover rate of 79.6% over the past decade, keeping employees in restaurants has become increasingly difficult. High turnover not only disrupts business operations but also leads to increased costs and time spent on hiring and training new staff.

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Restaurant Math Isn’t Working

EATER

Lille Allen Six chefs and restaurant owners from across the country explain why restaurants feel so expensive right now, and how they’re coping with high prices and customer complaints Dining out involves calculating the intangible: What is hospitality worth to you? On the one hand, you get the possibility of technique and flavor you cannot, or don’t want to, create yourself, plated and served with attention.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Essential Tips to Develop Your Restaurant Marketing Plan

ChowNow

After perfecting your menu, contracting suppliers and training staff to prepare and serve the food, how do you actually get customers in your door? It all comes down to marketing, whether it’s a social media post or an email blast. Regardless of the size of your budget though, a restaurant marketing plan is what establishes your marketing goals and keeps you on track to measure your progress and achieve success.

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5 Key Steps to Successful Draft Beer Inventory Control

Sculpture Hospitality

Okay, let's talk about draft beer. It's a big deal, right? It's often a cornerstone of your bar's sales and profits, but it can also be a real headache if you don't keep a tight grip on it.

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10 Mobile-Friendly Tech Solutions for Restaurants & Hotels

Bizimply

As mobile devices become an integral part of daily life, the need for mobile-friendly tech solutions in restaurants and hotels […] The post 10 Mobile-Friendly Tech Solutions for Restaurants & Hotels appeared first on Bizimply.

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Delaget Launches Delaget Delivery Solutions, Addresses Challenges of Managing Data from Multiple DSPs 

Rocket Fuel

MINNEAPOLIS– Sept. 10, 2024 – Delaget , a leading restaurant SaaS company that is trusted by 30,000+ restaurants and top brands, announced today the launch of Delaget Delivery Solutions, which is designed to address the challenge of managing data from multiple delivery service providers (DSPs) for restaurant operators and finance teams. Segmented into Delivery Operations and Delivery Finance, Delaget Delivery Solutions helps restaurant operators achieve the following: Streamlined Operations: Sav

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Maximizing ROI in Food Safety: Smart Investments for Your Budget

PathSpot

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, food safety has risen to a critical priority. The crisis revealed vulnerabilities in food safety, highlighting the crucial need for stringent safety measures. For restaurants, investing in thorough food safety protocols goes beyond compliance; it is crucial for long-term success. Adopting exceptional food safety practices builds customer trust, protects public health, and dramatically enhances business performance and bottom line.

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Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

In this comprehensive video guide, Adam Guild of Owner.com offers best practices for restaurant marketing. In total, you will learn 18 different marketing strategies across Instagram, Facebook, email, SMS, and direct mail.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Buzztime Weekly Bar Trivia Challenge – Week 49

Buzztime Business

Are you hungry for more trivia? Is one night of bar trivia per week not enough to satiate your senses? Buzztime has tens of thousands of questions in its database. Pub trivia hosts and players could spend a lifetime with them! However, as the years pass, some of the questions become outdated and obscure. Events that are important one year become irrelevant many years later.

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Two Million Followers Later, Justine Doiron Wants Her Food to Speak for Itself

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater Practicality is at the forefront of the recipes in the TikTok influencer’s debut cookbook, ‘Justine Cooks’ What you don’t see in the videos are the rolls of tape: one stacked on top of the other, an iPhone leaned inside. This is how Justine Doiron — 2.3 million followers on TikTok , a million on Instagram — gets her shots of sugar and salt sparkling in the sunlight.

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'Local' Food and Hospitality influences in the Business of Food

Future Food

By David Mallon Successful dining clusters across Australia have adopted a place-first ‘local’ strategy that creates a destination in the heart of the community. This local strategy requires a shift to prioritise a hospitality experience over just a generic paint by numbers F&B amenity. Contemporary centres have expanded their success metrics from the size of the retail spend to now include the overall experience metrics.

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Best Practices for Finding the Right Plumber

Modern Restaurant Management

Day-to-day restaurant operations are stressful enough, and the last thing you want to do is worry about the plumber you hired. Plumbing issues are never a fun thing to deal with at your restaurant, but they are a common enough occurrence that finding the right plumber can make plumbing maintenance less of a headache if they are good at their job. It can also cause an even bigger headache if you find one that is not qualified.

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Maximize Restaurant Profitability: 5 Key Strategies to Control Costs Effectively

Running a profitable restaurant requires more than great food and service. Our guide breaks down five actionable strategies to help you control costs and maximize profitability. Learn how to track and reduce food waste, optimize labor costs with smart scheduling, make data-driven decisions with regular P&L reviews, and manage fixed and variable costs efficiently.

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Consumer trends are on Great Greek Mediterranean Grill's side

Restaurant Business

The fast-casual Mediterranean chain says it is getting customers who want a good in-restaurant experience as well as those who want a family-style meal at home.

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Three New Cookbooks Put the Spotlight on the Vietnamese Diaspora 

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater The cookbooks explore personal stories, family history, and both tradition and playfulness that can be found in Vietnamese recipes Some of this season’s most exciting new cookbooks highlight the food of Vietnamese American chefs, whether it’s with the inflection of New Orleans, the impact of Oakland, or the influence of translating Vietnamese cuisine to an online audience via TikTok.

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Cost-Effective Restaurant Marketing: Building a Campaign Without Breaking the Bank

The Rail

By Joaquin Miranda, Contributor Running a restaurant is no easy task, especially when every dollar counts. But, just because your marketing budget is tight doesn’t mean your ideas have to be. I've learned over the years that the most memorable campaigns often come from the simplest, most cost-effective strategies. And that’s pretty critical in an industry in which margins are so razor-thin.

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Serving Up Protection: Navigating Liquor Liability in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

Running a restaurant comes with a unique set of risks, especially when serving alcohol. While alcohol sales can significantly boost revenue, they also introduce considerable liabilities that vary widely by state. For example, if your establishment serves alcohol to an intoxicated patron who subsequently drives and causes an accident, your business could be held liable for any resulting property damage, personal injury, or even fatalities, depending on local laws.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Franchisees are still struggling with inflation

Restaurant Business

Nearly 90% of operators said in the International Franchise Association’s annual franchisee survey that inflation continues to impact their operations. And more say customers are reacting to higher prices.

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From Chaos to Calm: The ConnectSmart® Host Revolution (Part 1)

QSR Automations

If you’ve ever worked a busy shift at a restaurant, you know the scene: a line out the door, frazzled hosts juggling waitlists, and that nagging worry you’re about to lose customers to long wait times. It’s not a pretty sight. But what if there was a way to turn that chaos into a well-oiled machine? Enter ConnectSmart® Host , the game-changer that’s revamping how host stand management and how restaurants manage their front of house.

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Streamline Scope 3 Carbon Emissions Reporting In Foodservice Operations and Stay Compliant With CSRD 

Apicbase

The new CSRD regulations require large food service companies to report on Scope 3 emissions, which can be difficult to manage. Scope 3 emissions come from areas outside your direct operations, like your suppliers and logistics, yet they account for about 70% of your restaurant’s total carbon footprint. Tracking them is tough, but it’s essential for compliance.

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As Restaurants Face Rise in Slip and Fall Suits, Simple Measures Can Mitigate Risk

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry is fighting a tough battle. Rising costs are not the only financial hazard facing the food service business, as recent studies show that slip and fall cases cost the industry $2 billion a year. However, there are several ways businesses can help reduce risk, financial exposure, and legal complications. Focus on Smart Construction When designing new restaurant spaces, be aware of the need for adequate drainage systems to avoid unwanted water runoff, which can freeze during

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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MOD Pizza's new owner plans to refranchise its company-owned restaurants

Restaurant Business

Elite Restaurant Group said it has hired a specialist to assist with a comprehensive effort to sell locations nationwide to franchise operators.

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This Brazilian Producer Harvests Some of the World’s Finest Coffee

EATER

Fazenda Barreiro harvests organic coffee from its 80,000 trees Specializing in organic coffee, Fazenda Barreiro in Brazil produces some of the world’s finest coffee. “The secret of our harvest is to pick the coffee at its peak ripeness,” says João Paulo Capobianco, the co-owner of Café Lobo Do Serrote and Fazenda Barreiro. Production manager Caique De Mello Domingues explains that the producers are selective with their harvesting, going from plant to plant picking out only the ripe grains.

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Secrets to Restaurant Success with Isak Fagerholm, COO at Friends & Brgrs, Finland

Apicbase

Ever wonder what it takes to scale a small family-owned restaurant into a fast-growing chain—without losing the heart and soul of the brand? Isak Fagerholm has the answers. From One Location to Nearly 30 As COO of Friends & Brgrs, Isak’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. From joining just months before the first store opened to steering the business to nearly 30 locations in 10 years, his insights on growth, leadership, and operational excellence are pure gold.

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Innovative Technology Highlights Valuable Solutions for Restaurant Security

The Rail

By Briana Hilton, Contributor At least 10,490 violent crimes were committed in U.S. restaurants in 2020, effectively making the industry the eight-most likely place for Americans to be attacked, according to data released by the Federal Investigation Bureau (FBI). The findings further revealed that 5,642 of the 675,517 violent attacks were robberies.

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3 Steps to Successful & Strategic Year-End HR Planning

Year-end can be a hectic time for HR professionals, but with proper planning and organization, you can navigate it smoothly. Learn the main watch outs for year-end HR prep with Paycor’s helpful checklist covering employee data, wage and tax information, and special situations. Ensure compliance and efficiency by downloading today!

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Some Subway franchisees push back on the beverage contract

Restaurant Business

An attorney for the sandwich giant’s franchise association told the company to stop threatening operators with termination over the company’s new Pepsi contract.

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RESTAURANTS – DON’T LOSE SIGHT OF LAST IMPRESSIONS

Culinary Cues

It’s the fourth quarter, your team has played a great game so far, there’s 13 seconds left on the clock and you’re ahead by three. The game is in your hands, so everyone lets their guard down a bit at kick off. The ball sails high and end-over-end as it lands in the hands of your opponent at their 20-yard line. A defender misses a tackle at the 25-yard line, and then another lets the anxious runner slip through his hands at the 32.

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Delaget Launches Delaget Delivery Solutions, Addresses Challenges of Managing Data from Multiple DSPs 

Delaget

MINNEAPOLIS– Sept. 10, 2024 – Delaget , a leading restaurant SaaS company that is trusted by 30,000+ restaurants and top brands, announced today the launch of Delaget Delivery Solutions, which is designed to address the challenge of managing data from multiple delivery service providers (DSPs) for restaurant operators and finance teams. Segmented into Delivery Operations and Delivery Finance, Delaget Delivery Solutions helps restaurant operators achieve the following: Streamlined Operations: Sav

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250. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 250 – Empower Delivery

Restaurant Technology Guys

Empower Delivery: A Revolution in Restaurant Technology Welcome back to the Restaurant Technology Guys blog! Today, we are thrilled to share an insightful conversation with Meredith Sandland, the CEO of Empower Delivery. This innovative restaurant software company spun out from ClusterTruck, the largest and most profitable ghost kitchen in the US.

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How to Increase Diversity in Your Workforce Through AI Technology

Diversity and inclusion are crucial for building a strong and innovative workforce. Discover how AI technology can revolutionize your hiring process and drive diversity in your organization. Explore over 10 ways AI recruiting tools can help you identify a wider pool of candidates, enhance communication strategies, and eliminate unconscious bias. Embrace the future of recruitment and create a more diverse and inclusive workplace with AI technology.