Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Lisa Jennings and Nancy Kruse take on the latest weight-loss Magic Bullet threatening our favorite national pastime: Buying and consuming junk food.

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Restaurant Engine

OCTOBER 11, 2023

It’s key to engage with your customers through their online reviews. You can do all the marketing in the world. You can entice people with the best offers. And you can work hard to close the sale. Just as important, though, is using your strong, positive online reviews to leverage trust and loyalty in your restaurant. Your happy, satisfied customers are your brand ambassadors and pivotal to your marketing strategy.

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Social Hospitality

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In the wake of the global pandemic, our daily lives transformed in a way that extended far beyond wearing masks and keeping our distance. Lockdowns and social restrictions ushered in a new way of life, redefining how we work, socialize, and even dine. Routines shifted, and homes turned into multipurpose spaces. One notable aspect that gained significant traction was the surge in restaurant deliveries.

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Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting

OCTOBER 10, 2023

As a restaurant owner or general manager, you know that labor costs can be one of the most significant expenses in the food service industry. Maintaining high standards while keeping labor costs under control is crucial for any successful business. Fortunately, there are various strategies you can implement that will help you keep labor costs … Controlling Restaurant Labor Costs: A Guide to Profitable Decision Making  Read More » The post Controlling Restaurant Labor Costs: A Guide to Pro

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Sculpture Hospitality

OCTOBER 10, 2023

As an entrepreneur in the hospitality industry, you've mastered the art of juggling numerous moving parts to ensure a seamless experience for your patrons. But amidst the whirlwind of activity, there's one critical factor that can make or break your establishment's success - safety stock.

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Restaurant Technology Guys

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Check out how to do digital menu boards right with CEO and Founder Marc Rosenberg. Marc shared his insights on how digital signage, menu boards, kiosks, and other innovative solutions can enhance the customer experience, increase sales, and reduce costs. We also talked about some of the challenges and opportunities that restaurant owners and operators face in this fast-changing landscape.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2023

When you ask your diners how they would like to pay, when was the last time they handed over physical cash? Perhaps you don’t even accept cash anymore? You wouldn’t be alone; well-known brands including Prezzo, Itsu and Côte Brasserie have all made the decision to go card-only for good as a means to reduce costs and speed up customer service.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Matt Baker of the full-service Gravitas in Washington, D.C. is stepping on the gas to grow his limited-service Baker's Daughter, an upscale bakery-cafe.

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Buzztime Business

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Crunchy leaves. Chilly nights. Cozy sweaters. Fall is in full swing; do you have the menu to match? Get ready now with these 8 fall menu ideas that will cure any customer’s craving for a taste of autumn. 1) Season’s Eatings: Farm-to-Table Fall Menu Ideas Farmers have a little secret to share…autumn is peak produce time. Sure, strawberries are out of season.

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Lavu

OCTOBER 13, 2023

What is Restaurant Table Turnover Rate? Table turnover rate measures of how often a table is occupied by a new group of guests during a specific period of time. It is calculated by dividing the number of guests served by the number of tables available during that time period. For example, if a restaurant has 10 tables and serves 30 guests in a four-hour period, its table turnover would be 3.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Running a restaurant isn't just about serving great meals. It's about consistently delivering top-notch quality, exceptional service, and an unforgettable experience. For franchise owners, maintaining uniform excellence across all outlets is key. This highlights the importance of efficient systems to monitor and uphold these standards. Moreover, as the hospitality sector becomes increasingly competitive, tapping into the nuanced aspects of customer behavior becomes necessary.

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The Wine Knitter

OCTOBER 8, 2023

This time of year brings unpredictable weather. In the northeast, we’ve gone from bone-chilling days to sweltering heat the next. Add heavy rain, flooding, and wind, and one can call it a very mercurial start to fall. Within a 24-hour period I changed from wearing shorts and a tee-shirt to a sweater and leggings and had to turn on the heat! So, to keep up with this craziness, I always keep a variety of wine styles on hand to “pair” with the weather and my mood!

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Food Business

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Continuing our series on experts in our field, today we have on Tom Suchuch to discuss the NM high school culinary program, ProStart. This is a national program with state level programs. ProStart is part of a necessary conversaton about our current hiring challenges in the restaurant industry. The difficulty in finding and retaining either experienced and/or trainable staff is our latest challenge The industry business model is evolving quickly and restaurant owners have to adapt.

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EATER

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Lille Allen/Eater A former fine dining server dishes on how the flambé, a dying convention of French haute cuisine, became the ultimate tableside flex I can feel sweat soaking through the armpits of my $5,000 Tom Ford suit and a nagging itch along the starched collar of my custom-fitted tuxedo shirt. Even though I’m working at one of the most popular restaurants in New York City, I’m dressed better than most of the men in the dining room.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Has consumer dining behavior returned to pre-pandemic levels? Many standard indices say yes. While it’s understandable to believe everything is back to normal – according to our QSR monthly trends, August 2023 traffic was down just half a percent compared to 2022 – the landscape has taken a seismic shift. Using the QSR traffic and sales data Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) has been gathering for 25-plus years, our analysts recently completed an exhaustive comparison of pre a

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Sling

OCTOBER 7, 2023

At first glance, figuring out how to start a cleaning business may seem like an impossible task. But by breaking the process into simple, easy-to-achieve steps, you can make the impossible possible. In this article, we discuss how to plan, prepare, and, finally, go to work in your own cleaning business. Table of contents How to start a cleaning business: Plan How to start a cleaning business: Prepare How to start a cleaning business: Get to work How to start a cleaning business: Plan 1) Do your

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Working Lunch: This week's podcast from Align Public Strategies features a discussion on a unionization effort at Hex and Co., a three-unit cafe-game concept out of New York. Also, how the GOP meltdown could affect small business.

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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

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Shuggie’s Trash Pie. | Erin Ng Neon walls, palm-shaped chairs, giant pepper grinders — there’s nothing subtle about maxed-out restaurant design in 2023 Walking into Shuggie’s Trash Pie is like entering an acid-tinged glam paradise. The front bar of the Mission District restaurant, awash in cadmium yellow paint and matching furnishings, including the hanging disco balls, leads into a larger back dining area that’s equally gonzo in neon green.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In today's workplace, the significance of addressing employee mental health has become increasingly crucial. The well-being of employees directly impacts their productivity, engagement, and overall satisfaction. Employers play a pivotal role in creating a supportive environment that fosters mental well-being and offers necessary resources. Ahead of World Mental Health Day on October 10, Adams Keegan staff have reported a dramatic increase of client calls concerning mental health.

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Culinary boundaries will be pushed next year through taste and innovation. Food and flavor trends in 2024 are all about embracing the rich diversity of global cuisines, pushing the boundaries of taste, and celebrating the artistry of culinary craftsmanship. It’s a year to savor the past, explore the present, and anticipate the exciting flavors that lie ahead.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The founder and chef of Napa Valley concepts Coqueta, Bottega and Otto was also well known as an author and TV host who advocated savoring life's flavors.

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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

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Five academics walk into a bar… A 3-foot-tall pepper grinder and giant ’roni cups, caviar on everything and cheese pulls designed to be filmed , butter service and the return of big, shared cocktails. The ostentatious, performative elements popping up at restaurants nationwide certainly are a lot of fun. But, of course, we might also ask ourselves: Why have restaurants become venues for these kinds of theatrics?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In the latest episode of the Making Dough Restaurant Show , above, host and restaurant owner Hengam Stanfield offers best practces for new managers to handle the day-to day challenges of running a restaurant.

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Restaurant Technology Guys

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Sunny Street Café® is a family-owned and operated breakfast and lunch concept founded by Mike Stasko Sr. that opened its flagship restaurant in Columbus, Ohio. The restaurant began as Peaches in Bradenton, Florida, and was discovered by Mr. Stasko in 2006. He loved the idea of a home-style Americana restaurant and decided to purchase the franchise. Stasko moved the restaurant to Columbus, Ohio, and changed the name to Rise & Dine.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 13, 2023

As diners look for exciting experiences at restaurants, operators can use versatile ingredients to deliver just that, all without stretching staff thin.

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EATER

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Workers harvest grapes at nighttime to avoid sweltering heat during the day. | Stolpman Vineyards Workers have taken to nocturnal harvesting schedules to avoid soaring daytime temperatures. Experts say more data, and more protections, are necessary. This article was produced in partnership with Nexus Media News. Twilight Greenaway contributed reporting.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The holiday season provides an opportunity for companies to express gratitude and appreciation to their employees and customers. It's a time to end the year on a positive note, strengthen relationships, and lay the foundation for a promising new year. However, as the saying goes, "It's the thought that counts." A poorly chosen gift can have unintended consequences, like leaving employees disappointed.

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Bottleneck Management

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Hosting the Ultimate Tailgate Party Calling fellow sports enthusiasts and party aficionados. From die-hard fans to those just looking for a reason to gather friends and family, hosting a tailgating party at home is a blast. No need to brave the stadium crowds, you can bring the game day excitement right to your doorstep and we’re going to give you our tips on how to pull it off.

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