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Back to the Future: a Revolution in Back-of-House Technology

Transact

A revolution in digital technology has swept through front-of-house foodservice operations, and its effects have been so remarkable that even industry veterans have gotten whiplash. . “I’m probably one of the few people who remember using dupe checks in the front-of-house back in the day when I waited tables,” said Richard Lopez, manager of field services and solution engineering for TransAct Technologies.

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Why Communication is Key When Reopening Your Bar or Restaurant

Sculpture Hospitality

Across the world, governments are beginning to reopen different types of businesses in their communities. Obviously this stage looks different depending on where you are located - some regions in the states are already allowing restaurants to open where others are still shut down, for example.

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How Restaurants Can Plan For The Next Hospitality Crisis

Modern Restaurant Management

The hospitality industry, in general, and restaurants in particular, face many different types of risk. And because restaurant owners can’t see into the future to predict exactly what will happen, the best course of action is to develop a crisis management plan. Being aware of your risk environment is a critical step that can help you recover from unexpected disasters.

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How Ani Ramen Gave Back During COVD-19 (#BeAwesomeFeedSomebody)

7 Shifts

Ani Ramen is a boutique ramen house with five locations in New Jersey. The word “Ani” in Japanese means ‘big brother,’ which describes Ani Ramen’s philosophy when it comes to their community—by nourishing and growing local communities in the way that siblings and families do when they come together. Ani Ramen strives to be part of the family community by offering a place to share high-quality meals and experiences with ramen.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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Why Contactless will Future-Proof Restaurant Technology

Focus POS

If there is one thing common across almost every industry affected by the coronavirus pandemic, it is that of a ccelerated transformation at a relentless pace. It could be argued that the restaurant industry has been hit the hardest when it comes to stay-at-home orders and social distancing mandates; however, the resilience of the restaurant industry cannot be denied, and as restaurateurs shift their thinking from, “How am I going to survive?

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Keeping Employees and Customers Safe Requires a Different Training Approach

Modern Restaurant Management

I’ve had the opportunity to support restaurant operators that have stayed open throughout the COVID shutdown. Everyone agrees that with COVID-19, the public has a heightened safety awareness. The public is watching operators very closely to see if they are doing all the things to make safety your #1 priority. The consistent execution of every safe service process and procedure will be imperative to survive and thrive in the years to come.

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Guest Blog: PPP Loan Forgiveness for Restaurants

Restaurant365

On May 15, the Small Business Association (SBA) released its Loan Forgiveness Application for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The application outlines the computation for debt forgiveness. We have outlined answers to some frequently asked questions as it relates to the guidance currently in place: When does the 8 week forgiveness period begin?

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Ohio Taco Chain Employees Walked Out When Asked to Fill Mass Order for Law Enforcement

EATER

A Condado Tacos location in Columbus, Ohio, is facing public scrutiny for filling an order for Bud Boxes placed by Ohio Highway Patrol. | Condado Tacos [Official photo]. A worker at the Condado Tacos in Polaris says they were uncomfortable filling the order at a time when there are nationwide protests against police brutality A Condado Tacos in Columbus, Ohio, came under scrutiny on Monday after social media posts alleged that the chain’s suburban Polaris location had filled a large food order f

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When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going

Sculpture Hospitality

The following article was written by one of our top industry experts, Peter Nelson, Managing Director of New Zealand, Australia and South Pacific Islands. He has several years of experience in the field and his advice here is crucial to better manage costs and measuring performance. Like many industries hospitality are facing some challenging times, and this looks to continue over the next few months.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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Here’s What Your Restaurant Can Do to Accommodate the ‘New Norm’

Modern Restaurant Management

Hospitality businesses are bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 crisis. From reduced hours to limited resources, to complete closures, this global pandemic hasn't spared restaurants and hotels in the slightest. However, states across the country are beginning to lift stay at home orders, which means these types of businesses can finally ease into serving customers in person.

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Restaurant Payroll 101: Everything You Need to Know

Restaurant365

You can’t run a restaurant without employees, which means that processing payroll is an essential task for restaurant owners, operators, and managers. However, calculating, distributing, and double-checking restaurant payroll for your employees is complex, and any errors and non-compliance with government mandates can result in costly fines or taxes for your business.

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To Protest and (Refuse to) Serve

EATER

Smith Collection/Gado /Contributor. Many restaurants have long given police officers preferential treatment. But shifting public opinion about the police suggests that might be changing. On July 4, 2019, Tempe, Arizona police officers were outraged. After entering a local Starbucks in uniform and hanging around with their drinks, a barista came over and asked them to move or leave, saying their uniformed presence was making another customer uncomfortable.

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Defining a Post-COVID19 Consumer: What Your Guests Will Look for When They Walk Through Your Doors

Goliath Consulting

by Bora Kang. You’ve re-opened your restaurant, congratulations! But much has changed since you’ve last had dine-in guests; consumer spending behavior and eating habits have been reset. Other than your most loyal customers, there is no guarantee that your old guests will return to dine with you while social distancing and other public health recommendations remain in effect.

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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

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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Four Simple Ways to Integrate Contactless Solutions in Your Restaurant Reopening Strategy

Modern Restaurant Management

Even before the pandemic, digital and touchless solutions were starting to become more mainstream in our day-to-day lives. But the viral spread of COVID-19 forced us to consider how we interact with people on a daily basis, as well as the potentially harmful germs we could be exposing ourselves to. As restaurants adjust their protocol to safely reopen, contactless experiences will be important in preventing the spread of this infectious disease.

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NEW COURSE: GPDR (Data privacy and security)

Typsy

The modern hospitality industry, just like the rest of the world, is integrating technology into its every day operations more and more (as well all the perks that go along with that). But as hospitality staff, we have a duty to ensure that the data we collect - through bookings, payments, surveys, and more - is processed securely and, above all, legally.

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Mutual Aid Groups Band Together to Feed Communities Through Crisis

EATER

A pop-up grocery pantry at Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis | Support the Cities. During nationwide demonstrations against police brutality, community groups are distributing food to protesters and underserved communities Amid nationwide protests sparked by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody, a story of solidarity found its way from near the city’s downtown into national media outlets.

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Edit Your Google My Business Listing to Convert Customers

Indoor Media

Are you a restaurant owner who’s continued to serve your community during the lockdown? Or maybe you’ve recently re-opened? If so, your customers need to know exactly what types of services you’re currently offering. Luckily, Google My Business listings have made it easy for you to clearly communicate your services with just a little edit to your profile.

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Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Loyalty Strategy

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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Are Equipment Upgrades Part of Your Restaurant Ambience Recovery?

Modern Restaurant Management

As restaurants across the country start to recover and recalculate, upgrading outdated audio, visual and security systems might be worth considering. When they feel comfortable, people will return to sports bars and restaurants for food, drinks and the "big games" on television. Audio Systems. The audio systems in these businesses are critical and owners can fail miserably very quickly if it isn’t designed and engineered properly, Jason Fischbeck, professional installer of commerci

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Important Update: The PPP Flexibility Act

Hot Schedules

BLOG. Important Update: The PPP Flexibility Act. Updating you on how the US Government is working on providing more flexibility for how you spend your Paycheck Protection Program funding. E ?arlier this week, the U.S. Senate has passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act. The House of Representatives passed the the bill on May 28th. It is expected to be signed by the President following his consideration, but expected very soon.

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Your Post-Curfew Delivery Order Puts Workers at Risk

EATER

Photo: Tricky_Shark /Shutterstock. Food delivery might be necessary for some during the pandemic, but when there’s a curfew involved, think twice before you click “order” Last night, a Caviar deliverer was arrested on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, about a half hour after the city’s 8 p.m. curfew went into effect. Videos show his delivery bag sitting beside his bike as he’s questioned by at least six officers.

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Human Resource Planning: Definition, Objectives, And Steps

Sling

Human resource planning is an essential part of every successful business. Unfortunately, many managers neglect this vital practice for other, easier tasks because they don’t understand what this type of planning requires. Other times, managers may not understand how pivotal human resource planning is to their long-term corporate strategy and the ultimate success of their business.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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A Day in the Life of a Delivery Driver

Modern Restaurant Management

At the moment, delivery and takeout are the lifeblood of the restaurant industry. Chinese restaurants were one of the hardest-hit categories in the early phase of Covid-19 and then slowly returned. The team at Chowbus connected Modern Restaurnt Management (MRM) magazine with Mr. Pan, a 36-year-old living delivery driver in Chicago, to learn more about what his daily life is like now during this pandemic.

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Best Practices to Reopen a Restaurant (While Keeping Yourself, Employees and Diners Safe)

Bingage

Finally, After a long time, the Government has allowed restaurants to open from the 8th of June. Restaurant owners are looking forward to resuming operations following guidelines by the government and health department. We understand that being a restaurant owner, you must be curious about how to reopen the restaurant after COVID-19 with the assurance of safe food delivery and dining for the customers.

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5 Reasons Why Restaurants Will Benefit Now From Using Local Suppliers

Sculpture Hospitality

Consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of where the products they buy come from. And with the current health crisis, many people are more familiar with local food suppliers and there is a strong sentiment to support local business. This ideology is no different for businesses in the bar and restaurant sector , which have seen a demand for locally-sourced products from their customers over the last few years.

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Build Greater Brand Engagement For Your Cloud Kitchen By Leveraging Online Platforms

The Restaurant Times

Running a successful restaurant business today is about making sure that your brand can be easily found online. Restaurant brands with a stellar online presence also have the potential to attract more customers and receive more orders. According to statistics, online food delivery revenue is expected to show an annual growth rate of 7.5% by 2024. Building an online brand for your restaurant gives stellar opportunities to create likability, elevate credibility, and gain the trust of customers tha

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.