Crunchtime

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Follow these four labor management strategies to help your restaurant save on labor costs, without compromising quality or guest experience across stores.

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Veloce POS Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The recipe for success in the restaurant industry isn't just about a great menu; it also includes a good grasp of key performance indicators (KPIs) according to your business objectives. By identifying and tracking the right indicators, you empower yourself to make informed business decisions, leading to more effective management and increased profitability.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: If the offer proves more or less enticing than anticipated, chaos can follow. Here are some prime examples from the industry’s past.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The restaurant industry is changing quickly, and technology plays a big role. This means that restaurants and franchises must focus on efficiency and lean operations. One way to do this is to open a virtual restaurant. A virtual restaurant is a restaurant that doesn't have a physical location. It only exists online; customers can order food through a delivery app.

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How do you stay on top of what your customers are expecting when they step through your doors? Do you know what’s on their mind? How are you going to account for what they’re planning on doing months from now? As we head into 2024, price-related issues are still top-of-mind for restaurant customers after the inflation boom earlier this year. In this new report, we give you the latest insights on consumer spending trends, attitudes on tipping, and how you can respond.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As point-of-sale (POS) platforms exit the startup stage and developers begin looking for ways to generate increased revenue, many are turning toward processing fees for using their software. These processing fees go all the way up to.99 cents, and are added to orders that exceed a minimum cost. For restaurateurs and businesses across the nation, these fees come as a shock – and an unwelcome one at that.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

What culinary language do you speak? Are you fluent? Do you use the language properly? Do you show your place of origin through the language you speak? Do you feel connected to your language or is your language dictated by environment? These are serious questions whether talking about your heritage and situational spoken language or if you are expressing language through the plate of food you slid into the kitchen pass.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Atmosfy and Recs encourage personalized recommendations rather than anonymous star ratings in a direct challenge to review sites like Yelp.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Working Lunch: Among the industry's concerns should be Democrats' embrace of abortion rights as their party's issue. The importance of the matter to voters could usher more anti-business progressives into office.

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Bizimply

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: <b>Personalised onboarding: </b> How it can help your hospitality and retail business? appeared first on Bizimply.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

"Scott, just to clarify, WE are not the employer. The franchisees are. Please make sure everyone understands that and don’t suggest otherwise." I give a lot of keynote presentations to restaurant brands, and most of them are franchises. These brands promise to provide franchisees with the complete playbook for business success. They give them the tools.

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These calendars provide pay period dates and paydays for biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll in 2024. Use them as a reminder or share with employees so they can celebrate payday.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Improving your restaurant profit and profit margins are critical factors that directly impact the financial health and overall success of your restaurant. It’s not just about numbers; it’s about understanding the pulse of your business. By staying on top of profit margins, you can make informed decisions about pricing, portion sizes, and operational costs, thereby improving your profit margins.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Red Cup Rebellion 2022 | Mark Rightmire/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images Starbucks workers are striking again on Red Cup Day, and this year more people are getting involved Red Cup Day, the day Starbucks releases its collectible holiday cups, is one of the company’s most profitable. But last year, Starbucks Workers United used the occasion to draw attention to its ongoing fight for unionization.

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Crunchtime

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

At Crunchtime, we hold ourselves accountable to better position every multi-unit restaurant for success. Many Crunchtime employees have restaurant and foodservice industry experience, which fosters incredible empathy for our customers. Having worked in similar roles allows our team to better understand and relate to our customers' needs. But, this time, we decided to take it a step further.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In the competitive restaurant and bar industry, customer feedback is vital for success. With the prevalence of online reviews, it's crucial to actively seek and utilize feedback. Text message surveys offer a convenient and real-time method to gather this valuable input, and in this guide, we'll explore their importance and implementation for improved operations.

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These calendars provide pay period dates and paydays for biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll in 2024. Use them as a reminder or share with employees so they can celebrate payday.

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Buzztime Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Food usually takes the spotlight on Thanksgiving. But in the spirit of this epic autumn meal, we think you should offer a few of these 16 show-stopping Thanksgiving drinks, too. We’re talking fresh garnishes, house-made syrups, and fall flavors like apple, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice (of course). So, dig in…and feel free to come back for seconds! Seasonal Favorites 1.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Alyssa Nassner But green bean casserole is fine. These are the rules of flying with a Thanksgiving feast. Now that Thanksgiving is just a week away, many people across the country are already planning their turkey day spread. That’s especially true for the more than 55 million Americans who are gearing up to travel to visit family with food in tow. In addition to figuring out how to make your Thanksgiving food fit into a suitcase and keep it at food-safe temperatures in transit, plenty of folks

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The executive chairman of the chain’s parent company Restaurant Brands International said operators had too much risk, particularly on the balance sheet.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The cultural phenomenon of Drinksgiving (or Blackout Wednesday) continues to grow in popularity for the restaurant industry, especially as sales continue to rebound from the pandemic. Data shows that alcohol sales typically increase between 270-658 percent on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, compared to weekdays prior. Higher alcohol sales typically connect to higher volume of alcohol consumption, which unfortunately leads to higher risk of harmful consumer behavior after leaving the restauran

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Crunchtime

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

We believe that teams who support operations are the backbone of any successful restaurant organization and deserve to be recognized for raising the bar in the industry—which is why we’re honoring excellence in restaurant operations. As part of our first-ever Ops Excellence Awards, we’re celebrating customers who have harnessed the power of our solutions to achieve unparalleled operational excellence.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Lille Allen/Eater The best gifts you can eat, from flavored finishing salts to a big ol’ box of snacks Food is the perfect gift. And I’m not talking about a homemade lasagna or dip you bring to the potluck. I’m talking about the fancy, almost-ridiculous stuff you’d never buy for your own pantry, but would love to receive from someone else. Fussy jams, expensive salt, the chocolate that’s four times the price of a Hershey’s bar at the checkout aisle.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The Florida-based company has closed five underperforming restaurants and more may be shuttered. Meanwhile, chicken is coming to the menu to help turn things around.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Lack of health insurance isn’t considered one of the major reasons the hospitality industry has, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a churn rate north of 70 percent. A recent survey found that low pay, lack of recognition and bad management are three of the major variables. But let’s dig a little deeper into “lack of recognition.” To me, that says employees aren’t feeling valued by the owners and managers of their restaurants.

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As a restaurant leader, your plate is full with responsibilities, from staff management to serving up delicious dishes. But amidst the hustle, there's a crucial area you can't afford to overlook – employment laws. In this comprehensive eBook, we'll unveil the seven essential employment laws every restaurant leader must master. We'll break down the intricacies of each law, showing you how it directly impacts your business.

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Apicbase

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

At the forefront of the UK’s culinary scene, Heavenly Desserts shines as a beacon of innovation. Founded in Derby, England, in 2008, this restaurant franchise skilfully navigates the challenge of blending traditional hospitality with a cutting-edge digital strategy. Heavenly Desserts’ digital-first approach has significantly boosted operational efficiency and enhanced customer experiences, propelling them to become the UK’s fastest-growing dessert restaurant franchise.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

To create the Eater x Heritage Steel cookware line, workers at its Tennessee factory use machines from the 1940s Stainless steel pans are the preferred choice for professional chefs and are becoming increasingly popular with home cooks. Heritage Steel — which Eater recently partnered with to create the Eater x Heritage Steel cookware line — creates its high-quality wares at its Clarksville, Tennessee factory.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Lawton will keep his current job as CEO of Bartaco as he guides Julio’s into a growth push. RJ Thomas was hired as Uncle Julio's COO and president.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

A return to work in offices and higher grocery prices due to continued inflation pressures are among the factors leading to nearly one in four U.S. households eating out or ordering food more frequently, according to a TransUnion report that details consumer attitudes and behaviors when engaging with QSRs. Heading into the end of 2023, two-thirds of consumer households (64 percent) planned to spend at the same levels with restaurants as they did over the second and third quarters of the year.

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On August 30, 2023, the DOL unveiled a proposed overtime rule that would raise the weekly salary threshold under the Federal Labor Standards Act. Paycor is closely monitoring the proposal and will provide updates as new information becomes available.

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MBB Hospitality

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In the restaurant industry, managing food costs is not just an operational task—it’s a strategic imperative. Understanding and optimizing restaurant food costs can be the difference between profitability and financial struggle. This article explores effective strategies for controlling food costs while maximizing restaurant revenue. Comprehensive Food Cost Analysis The first step to mastering restaurant food costs is conducting a comprehensive analysis.

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Evergreen

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Menu software is a digital tool that revolutionizes the way restaurants and bars create, manage, and update their menus. Gone are the days of relying on printed menus that quickly become outdated. With menu software, establishments can effortlessly […] The post Maximizing Your Tech to Grow Your Revenue appeared first on Evergreen.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The Bottom Line: Attendees and speakers painted an anxious picture of the operating environment at the Restaurant Finance and Development Conference. Here’s why that might be here for a while.

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Operations 82

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Many parts of the country are no stranger to arctic air masses this time of year. This type of weather system brings both bitter cold and wind chills that create dangerous conditions for those in its path, affecting not only people, roads, and vehicles, but building infrastructure, too. Frozen pipes can be a concern in buildings during the cold months, which, if left unaddressed, can burst and cause further structural damage.

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Advertiser: Paycor

On August 30, 2023, the DOL unveiled a proposed overtime rule that would raise the weekly salary threshold under the Federal Labor Standards Act. Paycor is closely monitoring the proposal and will provide updates as new information becomes available.

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