BNG Point of Sale

AUGUST 25, 2020

How much do POS systems cost? If you have ever shopped online before, you know the answer to this question isn’t always clear. What a company lists on their website may not always be accurate, with hidden costs in today’s world of advanced POS systems, it is even more complicated. The cost for these hardware and software systems varies depending on the provider you use, the number of systems offered, and your business’s specific needs.

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Ken Burgin

AUGUST 24, 2020

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2020

The words ‘employee handbook’ are enough to make any new hire quiver. That’s because, traditionally, they’re boring textbooks full of lifeless legal language and an endless list of do’s and don’ts. Having to spend a shift—or even worse, your after-hours—reading through an employee handbook will sap the fun out of any new restaurant job. And let’s be honest, when was the last time you read your own restaurant employee handbook?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 27, 2020

On March 3, Columbus canceled the Arnold Sports Festival, one of the largest events of the year for the city. That was just the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, but at Wolf’s Ridge Brewing, it was a clear sign of change and we immediately knew we’d have to adjust our business model. A group of senior staff members met on Thursday, March 12 to discuss how to set up home delivery of beer, and on March 16, one day after Ohio Governor Mike DeWine ordered the closure of restaurants,

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Advertiser: Paycor

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.

Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 28, 2020

With how the restaurant industry looks right now, from shifting consumer behavior and volatile demand, strategically pricing a menu has never been so complicated, nor so important. It doesn’t help that the costs of running a restaurant are higher than ever. According to an analysis by Buyers Edge Platform, a restaurant supply-chain company in Waltham, MA, restaurants are now spending 38% more just on food costs alone (1).

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EATER

AUGUST 27, 2020

On November 2, Dawn Davis will become Bon Appétit’s editor in chief. | WireImage. Davis is currently a vice president at Simon & Schuster, where she founded 37 Ink, an imprint dedicated to publishing marginalized voices After months of internal chaos, shake-ups, and a reckoning over racism and pay inequality at Bon Appétit , parent company Conde Nast has named Dawn Davis as the food publication’s new editor-in-chief.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2020

In a post COVID-19 world, restaurant design must evolve and adapt to the new normal. With the evolution of the hospitality design, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems will need to adapt to the changing architecture. Additionally, restaurants will experience a significant shift in technology and customer service. In this article, we discuss how restaurant design is changing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and highlight how we must rethink the consumer-facing footprint to

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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 23, 2020

Ask for a long black in a coffee shop and you’ll get something that might look similar to an americano at first glance. Dig a little deeper, however, and you’ll realise there’s a difference. Just like the americano, the long black is an espresso-based drink. The ingredients are the same in both: espresso and hot water. The difference, however, is in the preparation.

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EATER

AUGUST 28, 2020

Getty Images/Science Photo Libra. It’s the latest stupid thing people are doing to get attention on the internet In a video that was posted on TikTok earlier this summer , a man is shown placing a watermelon on a chopping board. As soon as it’s in position, he begins to hack at the fruit, segmenting the entire melon before throwing the pieces into a nearby waste bin.

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Future Food

AUGUST 26, 2020

Outdoor Dining is a way of life & a way forward for Food & Beverage. People love eating and drinking outside. Such is the deep, almost primal, desire for outside hospitality that every time a sandwich/milk bar puts out a couple of tables and chairs on the footpath right next to the parked cars, they are always being used. Fremantle Pathway, Perth Image via the Guardian.

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Advertiser: Paycor

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.

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2020

This edition of MRM's "Ask the Expert” features advice from EZ-Chow Inc. Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Everywhere we turn right now it seems restaurant brands are continuing to face operational challenges and hurdles.

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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 25, 2020

The words “drive-thru” make most people think of fast food. The concept was born in the 1930s, as a way of ordering and receiving cooked food, groceries, or other products from the comfort of your car. And as fast food grew throughout the 20th century, so did the drive-thru market. McDonald’s opened their first US drive-thru in 1975, and operates tens of thousands of them across the world today.

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EATER

AUGUST 25, 2020

Ken Chan, the executive chef of Taipei’s three-starred Le Palais. | Sam Yeh/Getty Images. New stars were awarded in Taipei, plus the city of Taichung got its own guide On Monday, Michelin released its guide to Taiwan. The highly coveted star ratings were granted to and maintained by 30 restaurants in the country, which has managed to keep COVID-19 cases to a minimum throughout the pandemic.

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Sante

AUGUST 26, 2020

Academy Award-winning Director Rayka Zehtabchi, Ventureland, Vox Creative and Digitas Launch KitchenAid Initiative to Combat Gender Inequality as Industry Recovers. KitchenAid brand presents "A Woman's Place," a documentary short, now streaming on Hulu. The film raises awareness of the harsh inequalities women in the culinary profession face and is an initiative to empower and elevate them to the top of the industry.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

Let’s face it: these past several months have been tough on restaurant owners, customers and communities. It’s not just business, though that’s part of it. We sacrificed and stayed apart to keep each other safe as the public health crisis unfolded. And yet we saw even more evidence that for some members of our community, there is no safety.

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Focus POS

AUGUST 26, 2020

As the country begins to re-open, consumers are flocking to bars to combat the heat and enjoy a drink with their loved ones. Many bars are only able to operate with patio seating, and some may have limited indoor capacity. . Operating under these circumstances presents many challenges for bar owners. It’s more crucial now than ever to manage pour costs effectively. .

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EATER

AUGUST 28, 2020

Amazon. Plus, Instacart is being sued by the DC attorney general, and more news to start your day Apparently Amazon thought now was the time to pivot to “inside”. Last year, Amazon announced plans to open a line of grocery stores , and now, in the middle of a pandemic, the company has delivered on the threat/promise. Fresh, which opened in Woodland Hills, California yesterday, “is designed from the ground up to offer a seamless grocery shopping experience, whether customers are shopping in-store

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Cheetah

AUGUST 28, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes. Covid-19 has caused major disruptions throughout the foodservice industry while simultaneously sparking new restaurant trends. Leading the pack are tech-related revenue streams like online ordering through delivery apps , but futuristic sounding features like AI-outfitted drive-thru’s and robot kitchens are being integrated sooner than we ever expected.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 24, 2020

As though an existential crisis of biblical proportions were not enough, if past is prologue, the aftermath of COVID-19 may be as challenging for the restaurant industry as the pandemic itself. If they survive, restaurants and their suppliers stand to face local governments starved for new sources of tax revenue. Regardless of any federal short-term infusions of cash into city halls, city leaders will face structural issues that will have them searching for new avenues to replace money lost duri

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Indoor Media

AUGUST 26, 2020

If you can increase your Average Repair Order (ARO) you can improve your profits. Auto repair email marketing is a great tool to help you do that. Capitalize on customers that already frequent your shop rather than trying to attract new customers that may come in for a cheap oil change but never return. One of the most critical indicators of a successful auto shop is the ARO.

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EATER

AUGUST 26, 2020

The Coolhaus founder switches up the Italian dessert with ice cream and Biscoff cookies The rise of beloved ice cream company Coolhaus is not unlike its fellow artisanal ice cream brands — one where local support and fervor in Los Angeles was so high that operations expanded from a single truck to a brick-and-mortar scoop shop, trucks in other cities like New York and Dallas, and eventually a strong retail presence, from supermarket chains like Publix to the chest freezer at your nearest bodega.

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Xtra Chef

AUGUST 26, 2020

It should come as no surprise when we say that bookkeeping is important for any business. But in the restaurant industry, where invoices can get lost or damaged and vendor credits jotted in paper margins are the norm, balancing the books is a bit more complicated than a regular retail business—to say the least! People like Brian Stubbs recognize that there’s a great need for accountants and bookkeepers to provide a targeted service to the hospitality industry that understands exactly the financi

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Advertiser: Paycor

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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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2020

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic forced restaurants of all kinds to pump the brakes on their dine-in and delivery plans shortly thereafter, but Little Caesars has managed to dominate the COVID-era chain pizza landscape regardless, according to the experts at TOP Data. Since the spread of COVID on US shores began in mid-March, Little Caesars has been the preferred pizza provider for residents in 24 states.

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KaTom

AUGUST 25, 2020

Crisp Catering Switches Gears to Deliver Family Meals. Joe Thompson has been in the restaurant industry for 38 years. His story of hard work is one you’ve probably heard before – first he was a dishwasher and then in management, before he and his wife took “the leap of faith” of opening their own place 16 years ago – but his response to the pandemic has been unique.

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Typsy

AUGUST 25, 2020

Hospitality profit margins are notoriously razor-thin, so maximizing your restaurant's profitability is all about finding opportunities to upsell. Wine is a great way to do this - it can be seen as both a staple and a luxury, so you always have a little wiggle room to suggest a more premium product. In today's blog post, guest writer Rebecca Siggers has five great tips for upselling wine in your restaurant, elevating your guests' experience and improving your revenue per table.

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Lady Boss Blogger

AUGUST 22, 2020

Every industry has influencers, and we look up to these people to be our trendsetters and advice-givers. Now, more people are making the jump to become an influencer. An influencer is someone who is transparent and loyal on their social media and is willing to endorse certain products for brands. In return, they receive a […]. The post 10 Steps To Become An Influencer In Your Industry appeared first on LadyBossBlogger.

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Advertiser: Paycor

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.

Leadership

The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 25, 2020

The food delivery business is prospering and gaining momentum in the restaurant industry. Observing the spike in food delivery business, the restaurant space has also witnessed a substantial increase in the number of cloud kitchens, also known as Dark Kitchen, Ghost Kitchen, Virtual Restaurant, or delivery-only restaurant. According to statistics, the global cloud kitchen market is expected to reach USD 2.63 Billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 17.2%.

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Restaurant365

AUGUST 25, 2020

Comprehending your restaurant cash flow is essential to running your restaurant business. Cash flow refers to the amount of cash coming into your restaurant minus the amount of cash going out on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Understanding this basic concept is key to ensuring your financial health during your restaurant recovery. Managing your cash flow is something you must do on an ongoing basis, whether or not your restaurant is experiencing a cash flow problem.

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Transact

AUGUST 24, 2020

To keep business performance steady, brands have had to be more innovative, think outside the box, and start procedures that may not have been prioritized prior to COVID-19. According to the Nation’s Restaurant News Top 200 2020 Report, here are the top three processes: • Feature Drive-thrus • Invest heavily in delivery and digital platforms • Develop strong and steady revenue streams outside of dining room sales If your restaurant is interested in incorporating any of the above procedures, you

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Restaurant Engine

AUGUST 26, 2020

Hurricane Laura is a Category 4 hurricane that will likely be the worst hurricane to hit Beaumont, Lafayette, and other Northwest gulf coast cities in over a century. Coastal restaurants from Texas to Mississippi are closed. “Streets are already underwater in Beaumont,” tweeted one resident with a photo of a local restaurant at 3pm ET. Mamacitas Mexican Restaurant is following official advice and is closed.

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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.

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