Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As the calendar turns towards 2024, the restaurant industry stands at a crossroads, with innovation and adaptation at the heart of its ongoing evolution. This vibrant sector, a cornerstone of the global economy that tantalizes taste buds and fuels job markets, is bracing for transformation that will redefine its future. However, persistent labor shortages are pushing restaurants to explore automation and artificial intelligence to streamline operations – from kitchen management to customer

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Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 27, 2023

It’s time to think about collaborating with an influencer. As a business owner in today’s digital world, you know how important social media is to your overall marketing strategy. According to one study , nearly 75% of people use Facebook comments and images to decide what restaurant they’re going to visit. So, like most restaurants, you want to grow your social media presence.

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Buzztime Business

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Why write New Year’s resolutions when you can use these 5 bar and restaurant goals instead? Each resolution includes action items to take, and results you can expect. When the ball drops at midnight, you’ll be ready to welcome in 2024…your most successful year yet. Resolution #1 – Boost Check Averages It’s the holy grail of bar and restaurant goals: bigger checks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The U.S. restaurant industry will continue to shake off the aftereffects of the pandemic in 2024, but that doesn’t mean the challenges that remain are easily dispelled. Even though cooling inflation is a positive, it’s still running ahead of the Federal Reserve’s 2 percent target and has not yet resulted in relief on costs. Stubbornly high interest rates also keep operators squeezed by the cost of money, both long-term debt and revolving credit lines.

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EATER

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The “perfect” chocolate chip cookie recipe. | Bettina Makalintal From saving rice water to the best cookie recipes, the most read Eater at Home stories of the year Taking a look back at 2023 as it manifested in Eater at Home’s most popular stories, a couple of things become readily apparent: y’all really like kitchen hacks, strong opinions, and cookies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In 2023, the restaurant industry experienced a remarkable transformation, driven by the rapid integration of advanced technologies. This past year saw the following trends: The Digital Revolution – In 2023, restaurants gravitated towards digitalization, embracing things like online ordering, mobile applications, and digital payment solutions. These adaptations were driven by evolving consumer preferences for convenience and safety.

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The Salt

DECEMBER 23, 2023

In 2023, we marked 20 years since the Iraq War, 50 years since the birth of hip-hop, and 60 years since the JFK assassination. Here's a roundup of historical events we wrote about over the past year.

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EATER

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Wonho Frank Lee/Eater After 12 months of eating around the country and the world, these are the dishes we can’t stop thinking about As one would expect, a team of literal professional Eaters puts away countless restaurant meals over the course of a year, whether as part of official reporting and research or just because, you know, it’s Tuesday. For some, the year’s most memorable meal closed with a peach sorbet swirled with corn frozen yogurt, or was represented by chile crab served beachside in

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In a world marked by technological progress, artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a game changer. For the restaurant industry, renowned for its ability to keep up with trends, adopting AI is inherent. As we step into the new year, it is crucial to examine how AI goes beyond being a buzzword and becomes a real driving force that shapes the way we experience dining.

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Sling

DECEMBER 25, 2023

If you’re looking for a new and effective way to improve how your team and your business operate, a staffing plan may be the solution. Staffing plans can provide a framework for all of your labor needs so you can be sure your business has the right number of skilled employees to meet the demands of your market — both now and in the months and years to come.

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Wasserstrom

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Crafting a well-read mission statement for your restaurant is more important than ever. In this article, we explain what mission statements are, why they are important, how to get started, and provide examples for inspiration. What Is a Mission Statement? A mission statement articulates the core reason the restaurant exists, beyond simply serving food.

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 29, 2023

In 2023, the restaurant industry faced challenges and opportunities in the lingering aftermath of the COVID crisis, with the impact further shaped by emerging 2023 food trends. As the public welcomed a new sense of normalcy, restaurants scrambled not just to survive but also to grow and recover from the impact of the setback. The good news is people were eager to go back to restaurants and experience the flavors and freedom of dining out again.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Restaurant industry insiders offer their insights on F&B trends we can expect to see in 2024. A Decade of DoorDash DoorDash celebrated its 10th anniversary by unveiling Dash From the Past 2023 and Dash From the Past: A Decade Delivered, which checks in on popular trends as we celebrate the best of what users have dashed over the past year, and over the past decade.

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EATER

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Zabar’s is a beloved local destination for just about everything Open since 1934, New York grocery landmark Zabar’s sells over 4,000 pounds of smoked fish and 8,000 pounds of coffee a week. “That’s a lot of f **g coffee to sell for one store,” says general manager Scott Goldshine, who has been in charge of operations at Zabar’s for over 30 years. “Not a chain — this is just one location, one store.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 29, 2023

I know, I know – New Year’s Resolutions seem to be a waste of time. We all make them and rarely stick to the plan. But lack of execution should never get in the way of planning, dreaming, and setting goals. As Lewis Carroll proclaimed in Alice in Wonderland: “If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there.” So rather than stepping into 2024 without a roadmap and wandering aimlessly for 12 months – it only makes sense to establish a plan, some goals (a few of them lofty) and m

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Sante

DECEMBER 23, 2023

I recently had the opportunity to try the Sea Bird Aphrodite 2019 Merlot, and I must say, it left a Continue Reading The post Sea Bird Aphrodite 2019 Merlot appeared first on Santé Magazine.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Full Course’s Founder and CEO Lauren Fernandez and Chief People + Culture Officer Lissa Bowen provide perspectives on the state of the restaurant industry with a particular focus on capital spend, pent-up deal flow, and labor challenges. Shortage of Capital for Restaurant Technology As we marched into 2023, interest rates and uncertain economic conditions continued to impact the withdrawal capital from restaurant technology investments.

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Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

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EATER

DECEMBER 26, 2023

A platter at Barbs B Q, one of Eater’s Best New Restaurants of 2023. | Cat Cardenas/Eater Apple cider fans beefing with Katy Perry, the bizarre story behind Coca-Cola’s not-so-secret ingredient, and a Panera Bread purse — our most-clicked stories of the year show 2023 was a wild one It’s the end of the year, and time to get reflective about what, exactly, was 2023.

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Crunchtime

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As another year closes in the blink of an eye, we wanted to take a moment to reflect. Here’s your reminder to pause and be proud of all that you accomplished in 2023.

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The Wine Knitter

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The shortest day of the year is finally behind us, but winter has officially begun. Although I enjoy the beauty of a winter wonderland, I’m not a fan of the slush, ice, and frigid weather accompanying it. So, let’s chase the winter blues away with some white wines and dream of tropical beaches and warmer weather! Trenel Mâcon Villages AOP 2021 Maison Trenel was founded in 1928 by Henri Claudius Trénel and is in the heart of the South Burgundy and Beaujolais wine regions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Three ways to ease the adversarial relationship between your staff and your technology. There’s a feeling of tension and anxiety among many restaurant workers these days. Interestingly enough, the very source of a lot of this tension — technology — can also be the solution. When thoughtfully deployed, restaurant tech can help make restaurants a better place to work, which is good for everyone involved: patrons, employees, and operators.

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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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The Salt

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Kansas State beat NC State, 28-19, after which the winning team devoured the giant pastry that emerged from an even more giant toaster in what was a clever marketing move.

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EATER

DECEMBER 28, 2023

A spread — and two hand-shaped chairs — at Shuggie’s Trash Pie in San Francisco. | Erin Ng What if maximalist dining was… bad? From custom matchbooks fit for your dinner party to exciting restaurant collaborations to savory pints of ice cream , dining trends for 2023 ran the gamut from delightful to perplexing to. maybe simply bad. As always, Eater spent the year chronicling the trends hitting restaurant menus, TikTok, and culture at large ( Pasta Girl Fall , anyone?

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 26, 2023

A Deeper Dive: This special look back at 2023 features clips from some of the year’s best episodes, including marketing, tipping, delivery, inflation and hot growth concepts.

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Buzztime Business

DECEMBER 29, 2023

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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The Salt

DECEMBER 23, 2023

While a recent survey says women around the world cook at home about twice as often as men do, a good number of our readers said: "Not in my house!" We've got a feast of stories and opinions.

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EATER

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Shutterstock All the excuses you need to not go out It’s December 27, 2023, and you still don’t know what you’re going to do on New Year’s Eve. That’s a problem. If you’re planning on spending this holiday in public, you really only have a few choices. You could go to a restaurant, where prix fixe menus are equal parts boring and stingy — the tiniest slivers of seared filet and foie gras, inexplicable ahi tuna nachos — that can cost more than $200 per person before you even think about wine, tax

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Bucket List Journey

DECEMBER 24, 2023

From the pink century egg in Thailand to the 1000 year old egg in China, they are an Asian Tradition (and don't taste bad!). The post Century Egg: Asia’s 1000 Year Old Tradition appeared first on Bucket List Journey | Travel + Lifestyle Blog.

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