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OCTOBER 20, 2022

Tipping. It's a constant conversation in the restaurant industry. But one can't deny that tips make up a majority of restaurant workers' take-home pay. There have been several ways in which restaurant owners have tried to create a more equitable system for employees to earn consistent, fair wages and improve retention. One of those ways is tip pooling, where all tips are collected into one “pool” and re-distributed back to employees.

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The Eat Restaurant

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In the age of digital marketing, it’s more important than ever for restaurants to have a strong online presence. With 100% of diners online, conventional restaurant marketing tactics just aren’t going to cut it. Luckily, restaurant operators don’t need to do it all alone - using the right restaurant marketing software can make the digital transition much easier.

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Future Food

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Mamma Knows East - St Hubert's Coldstream. The topic of this blog is one that many will be glad to have personally overcome. It has tested the strongest of families at the best of times, and is pertinent to my family right now, yet had previously acquired very little of my attention: Conquering the challenges of ‘Family Dining’ It’s amazing how your perceptions shift and expectations towards food and hospitality are moderated once you have children.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In a sector as vast as the restaurant industry, digital marketing becomes a critical tool to standing out among the crowd, especially as Q4 inches closer. Between holiday get-togethers, end-of-year corporate gatherings and dinners with loved ones from out of town, it’s essential for restaurant brands to pay attention to their online visibility to maximize the season ahead.

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EATER

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Wonho Frank Lee. In her first in-person classes since the pandemic, the beloved cooking teacher Sonoko Sakai is using noodles to ‘tighten the social unit’ On a recent Sunday morning, Sonoko Sakai, the Los Angeles-based cooking teacher, gathered up her 12 students in the front room of her home and dropped a gallon-sized Ziploc bag of dough onto the floor.

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Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 18, 2022

When it comes to coffee production, processing is one of the most important steps. As well as being key for preserving quality, processing can also enhance certain flavours, or create new ones altogether. In recent years, we have seen more and more producers try a range of different experimental processing techniques. These include aerobic and anaerobic fermentation, carbonic maceration , and lactic fermentation.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 18, 2022

So, this is something that I have been perplexed about for the past few months: more and more restaurants are beginning to charge for bread. At first, I was really put off by this. Come on – is this the way to address your food cost woes? But after I settled down, I started to think about it. What is the role of bread in a meal? Has bread, in the past, been relegated to condiment status?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 17, 2022

With a recession on the horizon, recent data from the National Restaurant Association found that 43 percent of restaurant owners believe that economic conditions will decline in the next six months. While the current situation for restaurants is far from good and with the rising cost of food adding to the situation, it is no surprise that restaurateurs are stressed for what’s to come.

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Sculpture Hospitality

OCTOBER 18, 2022

When operating a bar, one of your main inventory goals is to ensure you have the perfect amount of stock on hand at any given time. Too much or too little inventory can have a huge impact on your bottom line.

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Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Around the world, there are many examples of coffee shops and roasters that have expanded into international markets. And while many of these businesses are larger chains, there are several specialty coffee brands which have also been able to open locations in other countries. However, scaling a coffee brand on an international level obviously comes with a unique set of challenges.

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The Restaurant Group

OCTOBER 21, 2022

2022’s Restaurant Industry. When the pandemic in 2022 struck, every restaurant in the food industry was affected by numerous challenges such as coping with social distancing and food service restrictions. Some restaurants began offering food delivery services and logistics became a big turning point. While it was not a perfect solution, it helped many businesses stay afloat.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Are you looking for new ways to attract key audiences, including customers, prospects, employees, and investors? Are you trying to differentiate your brand and stand out from the competition? Do you want people to stay at your restaurant longer and order more? The migration to electronic vehicles (EVs) presents a great business opportunity for restaurants, allowing you to entice key stakeholders – and drive specific behaviors – simply by adding charging stations in your parking lots.

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The Rail

OCTOBER 18, 2022

By Shubham Ahuja, Contributor It’s no secret that technology has become a major player in the hospitality industry over the past several years – such as increase adaption in delivery, online ordering, and touchless ordering/payment. And more and more restaurants and hospitality businesses are turning to chatbots to assist customers with everything from placing orders to managing reservations.

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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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Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 16, 2022

There’s no denying that cold brew is fast becoming one of the most popular coffee shop beverages around the world – especially with younger consumers. In fact, according to Technavio, the value of the global cold brew market is predicted to grow by another US $1.7 billion by 2025. Within this market lies no shortage of opportunity for roasters to diversify and reach new audiences, particularly with ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages.

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EATER

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The porterhouse is the restaurants version of a bistecca alla fiorentina NYC’s Ci Siamo is an Italian restaurant that operates a live-fire grill. With it, they cook a 45-day-aged, 45-ounce porterhouse, which is this restaurant’s interpretation of a bistecca alla fiorentina. “Having a big cut of meat on the menu seemed a little bit appropriate,” says chef Hillary Sterling.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Rapid inclination of restaurateurs to adopt POS software for better management of operations will complement the restaurant POS terminals market by 2027. Restaurant point-of-sale (POS) terminals are steadily replacing the now obsolete cash registers used in restaurants. Businesses in the food service industry are primarily adopting these advanced POS systems to streamline the communication between waitstaff and kitchen staff, inventory tracking, and improving team management.

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Society Insurance

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In 2021, we saw a unique economic environment. Supply chains were affected dramatically and a few industries experienced weather-related setbacks. This, along with the new challenge of a labor shortage, was not allowing supply to keep up with demand — which inevitably leads to inflation. One of the ways the insurance industry mitigates the negative effects of inflation is through what’s commonly referred to as inflation guard.

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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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OCTOBER 20, 2022

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EATER

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Photo by Shirlaine Forrest/WireImage, Prepare to be endlessly charmed by the kooky adventures of Lizzie and Freya Even though we can mostly agree that the Great British Bake-Off has lost some of its luster over the past few seasons, there’s no denying that it still boasts one of the best casts in all of reality television. Every season, there’s a new crop of endlessly charming, sometimes awkward bakers who win our hearts, and now two of the show’s most beloved former contestants, Lizzie Acker an

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In the wake of the pandemic-induced economic turbulence, hospitality is suffering from labor shortages, with the increased cost of living compounding the impact on businesses and individuals alike. Now more than ever, effective customer service is pivotal in retaining customer loyalty and regenerating pandemic-hit revenue. The key to providing outstanding customer service is ultimately through coherent communication, as adequate English language competency is essential for ensuring a positive gu

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The Salt

OCTOBER 15, 2022

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Brown, social media star turned TV cook, about her recent rise to fame and her new cookbook, Cooking From the Spirit.

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TastyIgniter

OCTOBER 20, 2022

A straightforward online ordering process is paramount in developing better customer loyalty and repeat business. Make your online menus easy to use by organizing them so customers can quickly find what they're looking for. The simpler the design of your site is, the better chance you have at getting more people to order from you.

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EATER

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Shutterstock. Come home from apple-picking with about 60 more apples than you can eat? Try these Eater-approved recipes to get you through the whole bushel. Every fall, it seems inevitable that you will end up in a friend’s car on the way to pick apples at a local orchard. Whether this is your bag or decidedly not , whether you find apple picking pleasantly whimsical or really weird, there comes a time in every fall aficionado’s life when you will amass 40 times as many apples as you can humanly

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Bermar America

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Have you seen our brand new Spanish website? We are proud to announce the launch of our official Bermar España website, allowing us to expand our ever-increasing international reach and provide an easier, seamless experience for our esteemed Spanish-speaking customers. Hola! Visitors can discover the very pinnacle of wine & Champagne preservation technology like never.

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The Wine Knitter

OCTOBER 17, 2022

When one thinks of wine from Bordeaux, it is often the Left Bank with its famous châteaux and many high-priced wines. However, another renowned winemaking region in Bordeaux is the Right Bank, and one to keep an eye on. Chateau De Pitray in Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux. Photo credit: Penny Weiss Although the Right Bank is famous for its Pomerol and Saint-Émilion appellations, there is another wine region to explore here, the Côtes De Bordeaux.

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