Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 10, 2022

It’s no secret that the restaurant industry has changed dramatically in the last two years. COVID has upended the way the industry operates, shifting everything from the way we serve guests to how sanitation works to what the supply chain and labor market look like. Although the pandemic will continue to change how we navigate the restaurant industry moving forward, many operators are looking to find their new normal and begin proactively investing in their success again.

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FreshCheq

JANUARY 12, 2022

Restaurants are more wreckful than restful. 91,800 injuries and illnesses occurred amongst American restaurant employees in 2018.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 11, 2022

Restaurant manager logs are an invaluable tool for both in-store managers and above store operators. Both need a way to communicate what happens as part of a shift-to-shift handoff, as well as occurrences that may impact key performance indicators (KPI) and operational efficiencies. Store-level managers need to know what’s going on at their locations before they arrive for their shifts.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 11, 2022

The real question is: “Is it ever a good time to become a restaurateur?” The underlying answer stems from one simple word: “uncertainty”. Entering the restaurant business has always been like a non-swimmer jumping in the deep end of the pool and hoping that he or she will float. But now we can’t even be certain that there will be water in the pool. Before you turn and run away or write me off as unaware of how you have the perfect formula for success, just hear me out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2022

Restaurant efficiency is the key to making a profit in an industry with thin margins and fierce competition. Inefficient restaurants are usually the result of a combination of, if not, all of the following factors: Bad stock management and rotation. Untrained and unmotivated staff. Inefficient management of staff. No realistic table management. This guide sets out six tips for improving your restaurant efficiency that can be implemented immediately and cheaper to your pocket.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 11, 2022

Restaurant manager logs are an invaluable tool for both in-store managers and above store operators. Both need a way to communicate what happens as part of a shift-to-shift handoff, as well as occurrences that may impact key performance indicators (KPI) and operational efficiencies. Store-level managers need to know what’s going on at their locations before they arrive for their shifts.

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Hot Schedules

JANUARY 12, 2022

Blog. Back (Office) to the Future: The 4 Trends IT Leaders Need to Know. I f reinvention is defined as the process through which something is changed to the point it becomes entirely new, then the restaurant back office is getting reinvented big time. From time and attendance advancements tracking the employee from clock-in to punch-out to POS analytics feeding corporate monthly location performance trends, there’s no doubt innovation will give restaurant groups insights and efficiency undreamed

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. The Pandemic Has Permanently Altered the Consumer-Restaurant Relationships. The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank.

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EATER

JANUARY 13, 2022

Wild Child in Somerville, Massachusetts | Carlie Febo. New takes on the classic college-town genre offer guests the chance to curate reading lists, sip natural wines, and eat great food A bookstore with a bar is easily one of mankind’s best inventions, up there with polar fleece and those potato chips that taste like ham. There’s usually a big chair, and if you do it right, you can read for hours while sipping a coffee or a glass of wine.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 13, 2022

A new year always brings about opportunities for change. It’s a time for reflection on the past and an opportunity to gain inspiration to do better in the upcoming year. As we end 2021 and consider the vast increase in takeout, comfort food, and overconsumption of alcohol that took place during the throws of the pandemic, many of us are resolved to doing better in 2022.

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Sculpture Hospitality

JANUARY 13, 2022

Dead stock , also known as inventory obsolescence, is surplus inventory that your bar is not likely to sell in the foreseeable future. It is something that every bar inventory manager will have to deal with, and can be a drain on storage space and resources.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

The pandemic has challenged the relationship between restaurant operator and guest. Brands that have shifted to a more customer-centric approach have an understanding of loyalty as being earned and not sold. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Suzi Tripp, VP of Insights at digital transformation firm Brooks Bell how restaurants loyalty programs are evolving and the importance of having a head of loyalty who understands why people buy, how they buy and how often they buy.

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Ken Burgin

JANUARY 10, 2022

It’s more important than ever to keep in touch with your customers – promoting delivery, reminding them about new opening hours, publicising events or just a friendly message to the community. Social media has its place, but email and SMS are much more direct and under your control – they’re not subject to the whims of Facebook formulas or Instagram algorithms.

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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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EATER

JANUARY 12, 2022

The New York Times credits the “Fixer Upper” star for this transcendent peanut butter and chocolate combination, but both the comment section and Gaines herself say otherwise It is important that I begin by assuring you that Joanna Gaines’s brownies are delicious. More than delicious, actually, they are perfect. Like some of my favorite pastries, they benefit from a slight chill, which in this case further defines the layers; the frosting becomes like a hardened chocolate shell, the peanut butte

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Sculpture Hospitality

JANUARY 10, 2022

Optimizing your ordering process is critical to ensuring that your bar or restaurant has the inventory it needs to meet demand. It also helps minimize the risk of surplus and dead stock , which can lead to profit losses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2022

Supply-chain management has always been a pain point in the foodservice industry, even in pre-pandemic times. But these days, between labor shortages and challenges in the shipping industry, staff is scrambling just to keep day-to-day operations running smooth. And with a lack of visibility into the supply chain, teams are left to guess on shipment and pick-up timing for critical supplies, including beverage-grade gas.

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Lady Boss Blogger

JANUARY 10, 2022

Have you been thinking about starting your own online courses but are not sure where to start? Have you heard of Teachable or Thinkific? Teachable and Thinkific are both platforms that help you build and operate your own online courses. However, both sites are incredibly similar. So, if you need to pick one to launch […]. The post Best Place To Easily Create A Course: Thinkific Or Teachable appeared first on LadyBossBlogger.

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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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EATER

JANUARY 11, 2022

MSPT/Shutterstock. Filed by two women of color who formerly worked at the FeedFeed, the lawsuit alleges a hostile work environment, unequal pay, and “horrific mistreatment” Even if the FeedFeed cooking website and social media accounts are unfamiliar to you, its aesthetic has surely infiltrated your Instagram or Pinterest: endless pictures of glimmering pasta and molten cheese pulls, all under the #feedfeed hashtag, which has collected more than 19 million photos on Instagram.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 14, 2022

Globally, food waste generates 4.4 Gt of CO2e annually, accounting for 8% of GHG emissions. This is one of the reasons why food waste has been gaining momentum over the past few years. In the US, food waste and related packaging account for almost 45% of the material that goes into landfills. Around 1.4 billion tons of food is wasted across the globe every year, which represents nearly 1/3rd of global food consumption.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 14, 2022

Following an expedited hearing on January 7, 2022, the United States Supreme Court granted a petition for stay of enforcement of OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard that would have been imposed on employers of 100 or more employees. This stay is, in effect, injunctive relief pending disposition of the numerous businesses, trade groups, and non-profit organizations’ consolidated petitions for review in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Sling

JANUARY 14, 2022

If you want to get a more accurate picture of your employees’ work hours, save on labor costs, and prevent “buddy punching” and other forms of time theft , consider implementing a mobile time clock app. These apps harness the power of Wi-Fi and the ubiquity of mobile devices to create a unique timesaving tool for companies large and small. To help you find the right software for your company, the experts at Sling have created a list of the best mobile time clock apps for businesses of all sizes.

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EATER

JANUARY 10, 2022

Brandon Bell/Getty Images. On TikTok, users turn fast-food workers into content through viral stunts or videos designed to shame their behavior. Can we just not? At this point, it happens practically weekly. A video of a food worker or restaurant patron doing something ostensibly (or obviously) bad takes over TikTok, inspiring hearty debate over whether or not the particular behavior was appropriate.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 13, 2022

A new year always brings about opportunities for change. It’s a time for reflection on the past and an opportunity to gain inspiration to do better in the upcoming year. As we end 2021 and consider the vast increase in takeout, comfort food, and overconsumption of alcohol that took place during the throes of the pandemic, many of us are resolved to doing better in 2022.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2022

This edition of MRM's "Ask the Expert” features advice from Trion Group. Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. With the beginning of the 2022 year, it is appropriate to look at the impact and potential implications of new and pending regulations and legislation.

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Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting

JANUARY 11, 2022

Ray Camillo – Founder & CEO, Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting So far, 2022 feels like quicksand. Stocks are frowning, my crypto wallets are shrinking into a pile of worthless electronic blips, mask mandates are back, restaurants are asking for government assistance, and Russia seems poised to invade Ukraine. Last year at this time we felt … Optimism is Worth the Effort Read More ».

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