SpotOn

MARCH 12, 2024

Gigi Cohen is the Director of Marketing for MDP Restaurant Group. MDP Restaurant Group operates concepts nationwide, including their newest concept: Bambuu Asian Eatery. In her role, Cohen sets the restaurant marketing strategy, develops social media ads, and tracks the success of their online advertising and email marketing. For months, Cohen has been using Marketing Assist, an automated marketing tool that creates customized email, Facebook, and Google marketing campaigns.

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Wasserstrom

MARCH 15, 2024

The foodservice industry is constantly seeking new ways to improve efficiency and enhance the customer experience to, ultimately, increase profitability. Now, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool for restaurants, offering a range of solutions that address these needs. In this article, we present an overview of the ways operators are using AI. […] The post Can AI Boost Your Restaurant’s Bottom Line?

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Sculpture Hospitality

MARCH 12, 2024

Building a successful business in the restaurant industry involves more than just crafting delicious dishes - it requires a strategic approach to all areas of your business, such as inventory management and restaurant marketing.

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TastyIgniter

MARCH 10, 2024

Discover creative happy hour marketing ideas to entice customers, boost sales, and create a memorable experience. From unique menu offerings to engaging events and effective promotions, this guide has everything you need to optimize your happy hour strategy. Learn the secrets of successful happy hour marketing for restaurants. This comprehensive guide covers everything from crafting a distinctive menu to promoting your offerings effectively.

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Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!

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Restaurant Engine

MARCH 13, 2024

Incorporating food service trends brings in returning customers to see what’s new. One way to stay ahead of the competition and move your restaurant forward from year to year is to stay on top of trends. While it’s important to stay true to who you are, knowing what people are looking for and providing it to them is equally vital. In this article, we take a broad look at food service trends to know in 2024.

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EATER

MARCH 15, 2024

Six people will pay a whole lot of money to eat dinner in the vessel at the bottom of this space balloon. | Alchemist For just $500K, you too can sign up for a fine dining experience in space In 1970, Gil Scott-Heron released “ Whitey On The Moon ,” a spoken-word poem juxtaposing America’s space race with the realities of Black poverty. “ A rat done bit my sister Nell / With whitey on the moon,” he begins, escalating through descriptions of medical bills and rising rents and taxes, which seem to

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2024

The restaurant industry has always been dynamic and challenging, but the labor shortage has pushed it to a critical juncture. Establishments are grappling with a complex crisis characterized by empty seats in dining areas and behind the scenes, where a shortage of skilled workers is keenly felt. To revitalize the workforce and enhance operational efficiency, it is imperative that we boldly explore innovative solutions across reskilling, retention, and robotics.

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Crunchtime

MARCH 12, 2024

Many restaurants don’t realize they’ve outgrown their scheduling software until it becomes overdue. Look out for these 10 telltale signs. When restaurant brands start to scale and add more store locations, it is common to feel growing pains with their tech stack. What you thought was the best restaurant scheduling app, may no longer serve your operation well.

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Restaurant Business

MARCH 14, 2024

Maintaining consistent food quality is not just important, but essential for multi-unit restaurants.

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EATER

MARCH 13, 2024

A Bar of Their Own opened in Minneapolis March 1. Sports bars that center women’s sports are opening across the country — and doing big business “I was sick of always feeling like an afterthought in fandom when it came to public spaces to view sports,” says Jillian Hiscock, the owner of A Bar of Their Own, a sports bar focused on women’s sports which opened in Minneapolis March 1.

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HR leaders can use this calendar from Paycor to track important HR and payroll tax dates. The 2025 calendar includes: Tax filing dates Federal reporting deadlines Bank holidays Links to relevant tax forms …and more! Get your 2025 HR calendar today!

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 14, 2024

The event planning industry is experiencing a significant transformation. This renaissance, characterized by a blend of tradition with technology, is reshaping the essence of wine selection, moving away from the notion that tech seeks to replace tradition. Instead, it introduces a narrative of harmonious enhancement, where data-driven precision and the sommelier's artistry converge, creating a personalized wine journey for every guest's palate.

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Chowly

MARCH 14, 2024

Introduction In the dynamic world of restaurant ownership, gaining valuable insights and shared experiences can be akin to finding a rare gem. Our recent conversation with Chip Klose , a seasoned veteran in the industry, offered a deep dive into navigating the complexities of the restaurant business successfully. Join us as we explore Chip’s unique perspectives and expertise that extend beyond conventional consulting.

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SpotOn

MARCH 11, 2024

Walk into any great restaurant or bar and you’ll encounter a hospitality team that not only serves tasty food and libations but also provides top-notch service. Unfortunately, some of the big businesses that “serve” restaurants don’t always seem to feel the same. Maybe it’s because they figure restaurants need them more than they need their restaurant clients.

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EATER

MARCH 13, 2024

Andrea D’Aquino New books from Von Diaz, Edward Lee, Benjamina Ebuehi, and more will add sparkle to your cooking repertoire How do you pick the best of anything, when the question of what qualifies as best is inescapably subjective? This is a particularly relevant question where cookbooks (or really any books) are concerned, given the personal nature of what we decide to cook and how.

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Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 15, 2024

The most popular way to pay at restaurants is through card transactions, whether it's credit or debit. According to a PYMNTS study , 68 percent of consumers use their credit cards to purchase food at a restaurant, equating to $29.8 billion in sales in February 2022. While credit cards seem easy and simple for consumers, the payment method impacts a restaurant's bottom line more than guests realize.

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Restaurant Business

MARCH 14, 2024

The Washington, D.C.-based chain has a (sort of) new CEO who has made lots of changes. His message to workers: Uncover those neck tattoos and crank up the music. You can be you.

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Wasserstrom

MARCH 12, 2024

Understanding the different types of coffee certifications help people leverage their purchasing power to support initiatives that prioritize our ecosystems and improve the lives of farmers. Our guide sheds light on the world of coffee certifications to help foodservice professionals to make informed choices that align with their values as well as choices that resonate […] The post Coffee Certifications: A Guide for Foodservice Professionals appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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EATER

MARCH 15, 2024

Lily Fossett DIY charcuterie can be yours, provided you don’t let humidity get in the way As someone who had previously only flirted with the idea of making sausages, I surprised myself when I came home at the start of February with a three-pound slab of pork belly and a $20 sausage stuffer. Perhaps it was a particularly celebratory Lunar New Year that enticed me to make my own fragrant and fatty slices of lap cheong to wok-toss into my favorite rice dishes.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 12, 2024

To reduce menu confusion and minimize price sensitivity, Ori’Zaba’s Scratch Mexican Grill recently rolled-out a rengineered and easier-to-read menu. The fast-casual Mexican chain's legacy menu had complicated triple-tier pricing that was thought to psychologically drive more mid-tier buying behavior, but the complex product suite of 80-plus items made fresh daily, plus thousands of permutations in choices, also lent itself to a visually crowded menu as well as one that was challe

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Restaurant Business

MARCH 12, 2024

How technology can save time and boost efficiency in the back of house Sponsored content from our partner Galley Solutions. Managing labor, food costs and daily tasks in foodservice operations is a tricky endeavor. With so many different things to account for, including staffing, inventory, recipes and so much more, it’s understandable that operators are looking for more efficient ways to get the job done.

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Goliath Consulting

MARCH 13, 2024

As springtime ushers in warmer weather and fluctuating temperatures, restaurants must prioritize maintaining their HVAC systems to ensure a comfortable and inviting dining experience. This seasonal transition presents unique challenges and considerations for HVAC upkeep that can impact customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Transitioning HVAC systems from heating to cooling mode is a primary concern in spring.

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EATER

MARCH 14, 2024

Getty Images Folding a ring of melty cheese into dough was a revolutionary practice that made Pizza Hut $300 million in a single year. But Anthony Mongiello, who claims to have created the idea, says he never got a slice of the financial pie. In March 1995, the fast food chain Pizza Hut launched a new product destined to redefine the pizza business.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 15, 2024

Tipping has gotten out of control, according to nearly three in four Americans who took part in WalletHub's Tipping Survey. Approximately 78 percent think automatic service charges should be banned. "More and more types of establishments are starting to ask for tips, and suggested tip amounts are growing higher, so it’s understandable that people are frustrated, especially when this issue comes alongside inflation,” said Cassandra Happe, WalletHub Analyst. “Tipping is s

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Restaurant Business

MARCH 11, 2024

The two deals will help the restaurant POS provider expand globally and in convenience stores.

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The Restaurant Group

MARCH 11, 2024

Managing a restaurant involves so many moving parts, including sourcing high-quality ingredients, purchasing a seemingly endless list of supplies, managing staffing and scheduling, and budgeting for a profitable restaurant – all within a set budget. Every restaurant must aim to spend low and earn high. But restaurant finances are notoriously complex, with so many types of expenses to manage: Dining and kitchen supplies Commercial real estate Utilities Maintenance Insurance Marketing Payrol

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EATER

MARCH 11, 2024

Nicole Medina Getting rid of gunk and burnt food isn’t as hard as you think For most of my culinary life, I’ve relied on the discards of old roommates to stock my kitchen: the abandoned All-Clad skillet that’s now my go-to for making an egg or two; the blue and white floral utensil holder where I still keep my Microplane and spatulas; the mismatched sheet pans that always seemed good enough even though they bore the scars of other people’s kitchen mishaps.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 14, 2024

In celebration of Pi Day, the team at Otter dug into the one billion+ orders they’ve processed to discover pizzeria and pizza chain trends. They've also shared about shifts and growth in the pizza industry and three ways to increase a pizzeria or pizza chain’s cash flow. Ways to Increase Cash Flow Pay attention to internal issues and delivery orders – especially during peak hours.

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Restaurant Business

MARCH 14, 2024

The North American Association of Subway Franchisees said it has hired Robert Zarco, signaling a different tack in its relationship with the franchisor.

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Sling

MARCH 15, 2024

Your business is anything but static, and managing employees when your company is changing and growing can be tricky. The best way to ensure you have the right people scheduled at any given time is with a workforce forecasting plan. In this article, we’ll tell you what workforce forecasting is and how it benefits your company. Then we’ll walk you through how to implement your own workforce forecasting plan.

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EATER

MARCH 11, 2024

Lille Allen Rule No. 1: Share your entrees! The world of dining and drinking is an obstacle course wrapped in a labyrinth wrapped in a logic puzzle — it’s full of pitfalls, gray areas, and bewildering questions that really shouldn’t even be questions (How do I find the bathroom?) and yet, somehow, are. Fortunately, your friends at Eater are here to help: Life Coach is a series of simple guides to the arcane rituals of modern dining.

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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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