Goliath Consulting
DECEMBER 12, 2020
In our last restaurant technology blog, we discussed COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the growth and development of AI voice technology and how it was quickly modernizing the drive-thru operations as we know it (1). The very same technology has been working on cameras, too. AI tech now enables cameras to perform designated tasks, recognize faces, and alert managers when issues arise in operations (2).
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 14, 2020
How virtual restaurants can help keep the industry afloat — if done right. The past several months have proven to be a wildly transformative time for the restaurant industry, as many operators shift to an off-premise strategy, relying primarily on delivery and takeout orders, to remain open. With restaurant foot traffic projected to remain low as tighter restrictions are put into place, smart restaurateurs have adopted a new approach to help them sustain and even grow throughout the pandem
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Restaurant Technology Guys
DECEMBER 16, 2020
The profitability and even the survival of low-margin and highly competitive businesses such as restaurants depend on rigorous cost-control – and a quality restaurant POS system is crucial in achieving this. The post How the Right Restaurant POS Can Slash Your Raw Material Costs appeared first on Restaurant Technology Guys.
7 Shifts
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. The coffee shop where the baristas seem happy to serve you. The bar where you always feel welcome after a long day's work. Or the restaurant that always delivers on-time and throws in some extras. The ideal customer for your business is the one who comes back time and time again. When it comes to getting people in the door, it’s always easier to get someone back then to find brand-new customers.
Advertiser: Paycor
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Culinary Cues
DECEMBER 12, 2020
There are chefs who have mastered the craft of cooking, chefs who have built a public brand that defines a region or exemplifies a cuisine; there are others who give to their community and as a result uplift those who call that community “home”; and there are those who push cooking in new and exciting directions. On rare occasions, there are chefs who do all of the above and more.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 17, 2020
2020 has been a challenging year for restaurants and hospitality professionals to say the least. The good news is that with the recent announcement of three vaccine trials that are up to 95-percent effective, the light at the end of the tunnel is becoming more apparent. Looking ahead to 2021, there are three trends we see defining the restaurant and hospitality industry. 1: COVID pivots are here to stay for a while longer until widespread vaccination and herd immunity.
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7 Shifts
DECEMBER 16, 2020
The Snug is a bar-forward restaurant in San Francisco serving modern California comfort food, cocktails & craft beer offered in chic, comfortable quarters. As one of 7shifts’ most tech-savvy restaurant clients, the founders of The Snug always have their fingers on the pulse of the restaurant industry. We spoke with Zack Shwab, one of The Snug’s co-founders, to learn about how their tech-savvy business evolved during 2020 and where they see the future of restaurants heading.
ChowNow
DECEMBER 16, 2020
The restaurant delivery business has grown enormously in recent years, and it shows no signs of fading. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, roughly half of all consumers have ordered delivery from a restaurant, and delivery sales have increased by 120 percent. Even when the pandemic ends, many other factors —such as consumer preferences for digital ordering, the increased popularity of remote work, and more people living alone—will continue to make takeout and delivery critical for restaur
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 14, 2020
The pandemic has changed the physical and economic environment in which restaurants operate. Although food delivery has long been popular for certain types of food, pandemic restrictions and consumer preferences hastened the expansion of food delivery for almost all food and meals. Food delivery can be done either through the restaurant itself or through unrelated third-party online food delivery services.
EATER
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images. With winter bringing a COVID-19 surge and cold weather, some restaurants are temporarily closing In 2019, restaurateur Andres Branger and his partners had three Orinoco: A Latin Kitchen restaurants in Boston. Now, he has only one. As of November 17 , two locations are officially hibernating, ceasing operations entirely for the next few months and, hopefully, reopening when it’s safer and more profitable to serve customers again.
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.
Perfect Daily Grind
DECEMBER 17, 2020
In recent years, coffee shop customers have come to demand more from their beverages. With an emerging consumer focus on health and wellness, more and more customers are looking for their drinks to do more than simply taste good; many now want the food and drink they consume to contribute to their health and wellbeing or support their lifestyle. With this in mind, many consumers have looked to traditional drinks, such as kombucha and green tea.
A Wine Story
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Santa Barbara Chardonnay. California Chardonnay. Burgundy, France, is the benchmark for the finest expression of the Chardonnay grape. Top Burgundian vineyards, created over a thousand years ago by Cistercian monks. They keep their power and mystique to this day. Over the centuries and decades, many other countries–notably the United States and Australia–have tried to emulate their style and expression.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar features modern interpretations of gastropub fare with signature craft cocktails, an extensive wine list, and more than 42 craft beers to choose from. Tap 42 was among the first concepts in South Florida to combine signature architectural design with a chef-driven menu, extensive craft beer list, and handcrafted beverage program.
EATER
DECEMBER 14, 2020
2020 saw many aspiring entrepreneurs hit pause on plans for new restaurants — or scrap them altogether for something new “The year has been a wash,” says Caleb Zigas, the executive director of La Cocina, the San Francisco-based kitchen incubator focused on uplifting immigrants and women of color. “It’s a garbage-ass year.”. In March, La Cocina was poised to open the first food hall of its kind: In San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood, it would showcase seven women-led La Cocina businesses.
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.
Indoor Media
DECEMBER 14, 2020
For many, it seemed like we rounded the curve of Covid this summer and made it into the clear. The warm weather meant a great boom for many restaurants and businesses, and outdoor dining helped a semblance of normalcy return to their sales. However, with winter quickly cooling temperatures and triggering seasonal allergies, consumers are growing wary once more.
Next Restaurants
DECEMBER 18, 2020
In our modern world, education is of fundamental importance. Those who hold a college degree, whether it’s a bachelor’s or master’s, are typically held in higher esteem than those who don’t. Even today, young people just entering the workforce may receive advice such as, “make sure you go to college or you’ll end up flipping burgers.”. Generally speaking, the service industry is seen as a sort of stepping stone towards a “real” job and career.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Cultivating and harvesting aquatic animals for consumption has been a practice of every civilization in history. Globally, aquaculture supplies more than 50 percent of all seafood produced for human consumption—and that percentage will continue to rise, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Today, there is an industry debate over wild-caught versus farmed, with the latter pulling ahead in many conversational circles.
EATER
DECEMBER 16, 2020
In Paris, it was nearly impossible for me to find a pastry stage. Was it because I’m Black? This is Eater Voices , where chefs, restaurateurs, writers, and industry insiders share their perspectives about the food world, tackling a range of topics through the lens of personal experience. My first weekend in Paris, I ate a tart made with slivers of apple cradled by the most delicate phyllo dough, a fig macaron the size of my face, and a croissant that rained flakes onto my lap.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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Sculpture Hospitality
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The restaurant industry is fiercely competitive. As a restaurant owner, reducing your monthly expenditures and improving your bottom line is of paramount importance. Yet most restaurants are struggling with this challenge. That’s because they don’t have the technologies and processes in place to give them clear insight into how much they are spending on key business processes, such as beverage and food inventory or labor.
Lady Boss Blogger
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Starting a profitable blog or business is a lot to manage on its own, but promoting it can be just as much work! Instagram is one of the most popular platforms for influencers and bloggers, with the majority reporting it as being their most-used. That’s why using social media is vital for the advertisement of your […]. The post The Difference Between A Personal Account Versus A Business Account appeared first on LadyBossBlogger.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Creating a national framework designed to protect restaurants and guests by promoting transparency, the National Restaurant Association, in partnership with DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats and Postmates, released Public Policy Principles for Third-Party Delivery to better define best practices for third-party delivery and guide lawmakers in developing public policy.
EATER
DECEMBER 18, 2020
A photo posted Thursday using Izard’s social media handle showed a “bibimbap” without any cultural context [link].
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.
Indoor Media
DECEMBER 18, 2020
It might be 2020, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be a little old fashioned. Online advertising and cyber solutions might help get customers in the door, but you’ll need tried-and-true human interaction to round out your customer outreach strategies for dry cleaners. The convenience of e-commerce and local listings have made many customers gruff, tightly-scheduled individuals.
Restaurant365
DECEMBER 17, 2020
If you are an owner, operator, or on the accounting side of your restaurant business, you’ve probably been hearing about the new 1099-NEC form for non-employee. This new form goes into effect with your 2020 tax year. There are many resources available surrounding the new 1099-NEC forms and the changes to the existing 1099-MISC. However, it can be difficult to sort through the enormous amounts of information, because a lot of it doesn’t have to do specifically with the restaurant indu
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The pandemic devastated the restaurant industry. For eateries trying to survive, many are implementing programs and technologies that address hygiene and safety protocols to mitigate risk and protect their employees and guests. These protocols are extremely important as restaurants are increasingly vulnerable if they are not compliant. In a proprietary survey that Bureau Veritas commissioned, more than 73 percent of people felt it was important that businesses take extra precautions regarding th
EATER
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Banchan at Han Oak | Nick Woo. A kimchi crib sheet from the woman behind the jars at Portland’s acclaimed Han Oak restaurant Han Oak, the Northeast Portland Korean restaurant known for its crispy fried chicken, delicate dumplings, and seasonal vegetable banchan, is exactly the kind of place where you can feel comfortable eating alone. Because here, you’re not alone; you’re part of the family.
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.
Future Food
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Coogee in Common Image Via Broadsheet. Food & Hospitality Restaurant Openings & a Taste of What Was 2020. Although 2020 will be remembered in Australia (and the world) for all the wrong reasons, hospitality operators continued to push the boundaries, open new concepts providing a welcome haven for Australians at large with new experiences that raised our spirits and reminded us that life, food and hospitality will not only survive but thrive.
Hot Schedules
DECEMBER 13, 2020
Blog. 2020 Labor & Wage Compliance Round-Up. A summary of wage and compliance legislation that impacts you and your team. J ust a few things happened in 2020 – an election, a pandemic, an economic shut down. Believe it or not, the world is still spinning, and we are still building features in HotSchedules to help you manage your workforce.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 15, 2020
In this week's episode of The Main Course host Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia speaks with The Halal Guys’ CEO Ahmed Abouelenein about the company’s humble beginnings as a food cart provider of authentic halal cuisine, and a journey that rapidly morphed into actual food trucks, restaurants, and now, more than 90 locations spanning three continents.
EATER
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Photo by: Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images. Plus, MacKenzie Scott’s generosity far outshines that of her ex Jeff Bezos, and more news to start your day Alison Roman is no longer a NYT Cooking columnist. Alison Roman will not be returning to the New York Times , the recipe developer and former NYT Cooking columnist announced on Instagram on Wednesday.
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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