The Eat Restaurant

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Restaurants haven’t always been the quickest to respond to new technology.

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Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 23, 2020

The new year turns a corner for many restaurants and paves the way for restaurant success. The COVID pandemic has certainly created an unpredictable restaurant industry this year. It seems poised to continue at least for part of 2021. With restaurants across the United States pivoting on an almost weekly basis, many owners are wondering how to be successful in the coming year.

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The Restaurant Manifesto

DECEMBER 23, 2020

2020 will redefine the future of the service industry. The post The Year In Restaurants That Wasn’t appeared first on THE RESTAURANT MANIFESTO.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The business lessons learned during pandemic are still evolving as restaurant executives look forward to the end of this tumultuous year. As they continue to assess their operations in light of an uncertain future, there are some noteworthy trends to follow. In reacting to COVID-19 the critical role and importance of technology saw a rapid acceleration.

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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.

EATER

DECEMBER 21, 2020

David Chang’s new memoir grapples with the white-hot fury that defined most of his career. But as an employee on the receiving end of that rage, the book fails to account for trauma he caused me. David Chang changed the way America eats. In 2004, Momofuku Noodle Bar, a ramen joint in NYC’s East Village, ushered in a style of restaurant that’s now recognizable everywhere: food that emphasized “what cooks really wanted to eat” with little regard for existing conventions; unabashed loudness; and a

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Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 21, 2020

In the late 2000s, lifestyle author and the CEO of Bulletproof, Dave Asprey, returned from Tibet after drinking yak butter tea at high altitudes. In the years that followed, he began to promote coffee mixed with butter, which swept the United States and became a favourite among fitness enthusiasts and those on low-carbohydrate, high-fat diets. Consequently, butter coffee became popular in Western coffee consuming markets, specifically the UK and the US.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2020

2020 has been a year like no other for restaurants and the companies who support and supply them. Sadly, too many have closed permanently. But if your restaurant or industry related business has been able to stay open or expects to resume operations once we are on the other side of the pandemic, now may be the time to apply for a grant. Yes, a grant because they are for more than nonprofits.

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EATER

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Courtesy King Arthur. The initial quarantine of 2020 created a baking boom that shattered the flour supply chain, but King Arthur Flour came back from it even stronger In March of 2020, King Arthur Flour was cruising to the end of its winter season, when mill partners slowed production to do maintenance and the company ran its leanest inventory of the year.

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Evergreen

DECEMBER 23, 2020

We are all weathering the storm that is 2020 – it has been a rough year for everyone, but especially difficult for restaurants and bars. With the wide rollout of a vaccine in the near future, there is […]. The post Leveraging Food Trends to Maximize Business in 2021 appeared first on Evergreen.

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Sante

DECEMBER 21, 2020

For last-minute shoppers seeking gifts for recipients that love wine, food and experiences here are a few ideas available with a click, no shipping required! Papapietro Perry Winery - Several online and virtual experiences centered around wine, and food, are available for gifting at the winery’s website. From Vino@Home hosted, virtual wine tasting experiences to online experiences such as “Paint & Sip” (paint your own masterpiece on a wine barrel stave), “Wine & C

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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

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Restaurant design, kitchens, and the dining customer experience has been changing over the past few years and with the COVID pandemic, it may be changing again. The architects at EMPAD Architecture & Design have been designing both franchise and private owner restaurants over the past 17 years for various types of restaurateurs ranging from small quick service restaurants and drive-thrus to unique concept, full-service elegant dining establishments.

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EATER

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The flyer from AmEx/Resy. From the Editor: Everything you missed in food news last week This post originally appeared on December 19, 2020 in Amanda Kludt’s newsletter “From the Editor,” a roundup of the most vital news and stories in the food world each week. Read the archives and subscribe now. Back in the summer, reservations platform Resy and its parent credit card company, American Express, helped fund an effort to give modular outdoor dining structures to hard-hit restaurants, focusing fir

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Sling

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Restaurant social media marketing is more important for the success of your business than ever before. Even when your customers can’t come out and visit your restaurant in person, they can still stay in touch — and perhaps order delivery — through the power and reach of the internet. But what makes for an effective restaurant social media marketing program?

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Indoor Media

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Today, building a website is about building your reputation. When customers are looking for a service provider like a dry cleaner or tailor, they will first search for local options. From there, they will peruse the online profiles of the businesses nearest to them and likely make their decision based on the information they find. A well-put-together website will build credibility with your potential customers and encourage them to choose you over the competition.

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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

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Restaurant marketing strategy, design, and internal systems will evolve for independents and chains alike in the coming year. Historically, restaurants have been slow to adopt innovative technology. The pandemic changed that. It’s no surprise that the adoption of technology is what kept many restaurants afloat during the pandemic, and the acceleration of that adoption saved others.

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EATER

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Sourdough boules from Bub & Grandma’s | Instagram. Listen up, dough fans: Andy Kadin of LA’s Bub & Grandma’s bakery has some advice If social media is any indication, 100 percent of American households turned into upscale boulangeries in the year 2020. Endlessly filtered photos of golden, crusty, airy, homebaked loaves have been flowing by on everyone’s feeds, even during the pandemic’s early days when flour and starter were scarce commodities.

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Sling

DECEMBER 19, 2020

As a manager or owner, you may be curious about what the average vacation/PTO time is and if your business is offering enough. This type of benefit — time off for personal reasons — is very common, and very popular, among management and employees alike. But there is a very real concern that your business may be giving away more than is good for its bottom line.

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Foodable

DECEMBER 22, 2020

With ever-changing COVID-19 regulations and guidelines, operators are struggling to keep their restaurants afloat. Recover America is a virtual event committed to helping operators rebuild their business and better prepare for the future, providing local level consumer trends and key insights regarding the inner workings of the restaurant and hospitality industry.

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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

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their perspection on 2020: What lessons did you learn and what do you feel the restaurant industry learned this year? Here are their responses. Click here for part two. Anita Adams, CEO of Black Bear Diner. This year actually marked Black Bear Diner’s 25th anniversary since first opening our doors in Mt.

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Indoor Media

DECEMBER 25, 2020

A special thanks to Tim Andrews, National Sales Director with Cartvertising at IndoorMedia, for this exceptional recap of 2020! ‘Twas the year 2020, normal as it could be. The stands full of fans as I watched on TV. They were hugging, high-fiving, and none of them guessed, soon a turn of events would create such a mess. A virus crept in like nobody had seen.

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Sling

DECEMBER 19, 2020

An effective restaurant training program is the driving force behind your business’s success. But how do you build a program that helps your employees make fewer mistakes, perform their job with greater competency, and serve your customers better? In this article, the workforce management experts at Sling give you tips for creating a restaurant training program that really works.

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Lady Boss Blogger

DECEMBER 21, 2020

You’ve probably come across Instagrammers advertising discounts or cashback on certain brands. All you have to do is use their promo code! Chances are, these people are influencers. If you’re launching your own business, you might be wondering if you could use promo codes to your advantage. To go neck-and-neck with top brands, you’ll need […].

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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

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Businesses and consumers alike are finding ways to adapt and stay resilient during these unprecedented times. Though recovery may take time, a new report confirms the strength of entrepreneurialism and grit of small business owners, including restaurants, who remain optimistic that their businesses will overcome any present and future obstacle with the right resources and preparedness.

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The Wine Knitter

DECEMBER 19, 2020

“We’re embarking on a multi-generational adventure, exploring three of the best things in life: fathers, daughters, and wine.” Quote from fanddcellars.com The Fathers & Daughters Cellars represents three generations of fathers and daughters. The patriarch is Kurt Schoeneman, his daughter Sarah, Sarah’s husband Guy Pacurar, their daughter, Ella, and Guy’s older daughter, Taylor.

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Sling

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Once considered a supplement to the standard training program, virtual training is now the preferred — and sometimes only — option for managers and owners who want to improve their team’s skills. Virtual training, however, is a different animal entirely, and you can’t necessarily rely on the same processes you used when you could train your team in person.

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Foodable

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Listen to "45. Takeout at 200 Cars per Hour?? | Thom Crosby" on Spreaker. On this episode of the Takeout, Delivery, and Catering podcast series, hosts TJ Schier and Sam Stanovich sit down with Thom Crosby, the president of Pal's Sudden Service , to explore how to handle hiring, employee training, and managing your off-premise business. Established in 1956, Pal's Sudden Service is a fast food restaurant chain that specializes in hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, and milkshakes.

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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

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Like many fellow restaurant groups, this year has been challenging for a variety of departments at Sonny’s BBQ, due to the impact of COVID-19. Overall, the biggest lesson we’ve taken from this unpredictable year is that in order to successfully spread the spirit of BBQ and kindness, we need to be transparent with our communities, engage with our most loyal customers, and be there for them in hard times.

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MBB Hospitality

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Social media advertising is something that has become absolutely necessary in this new age of technology. Making sure you are noticed on social media networks is one of those things that is the difference between a successful and unsuccessful restaurant. You can use social media advertising in so many ways to generate orders and buzz around your business and, even if you are just starting out, people use sites like Facebook and Twitter as an avenue to discover new places all the time.

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The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Running a successful restaurant business in a lucrative market like Saudi Arabia is challenging. However, technology solutions like the latest restaurant management software can play a significant role in determining its long-term success. A powerful restaurant management software can boost operational efficiency and optimize customer experience. That is why, it is vital to invest in a solution that is customizable, secure, and helps in seamlessly integrating business operations at all levels.

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EATER

DECEMBER 22, 2020

An order issued late on a Friday night closes dining rooms from Christmas Eve through January 14 [link].

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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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