Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Mackenzie Gibson, Sonic’s VP of culinary and menu innovation, shares an inside look at her team's R&D mindset. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 6, 2022

With the holidays upon us, restaurants and hospitality organizations are jumping on earned wage access (EWA) as a fee-free way to combat the labor shortage we've seen organizations face in 2022. EWA allows employees to receive a portion of their earned wages the same day they work at no cost to the worker or employer and helps close the gap during financially tight times between traditional paydays.

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Open for Business

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Restaurants are just like any other business: Success or failure is ultimately determined by the bottom line. A relentless focus on boosting restaurant sales is essential, but it can be all too easy to get distracted by all the other aspects of running a restaurant that don’t relate to sales. Whether your restaurant is new, long established, going through a slow time, or simply not operating at maximum capacity as much as you’d like, these ideas to increase restaurant sales should give you the i

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Contactless payment solutions drive operators’ revenue and elevate customer experiences, but how can the technology set restaurants up for long-term success? Contactless solutions have become a tool to ensure the survival of many businesses over the past three years. The restaurant industry has perhaps seen higher adoption rates of this technology than any other industry.

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EATER

DECEMBER 7, 2022

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Open for Business

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The post How to pack the house on day 1 appeared first on OpenTable Resources.

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Margins are thinning and lending is tightening. But franchise brands continue to push growth, and many are finding success recruiting new operators.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The rising cost of goods and services has given some consumers pause over how much gratuity they are willing to leave at restaurants. With inflation continuing to reach near 40-year highs, tipping for takeout and delivery dropped to 14.5 percent in the second quarter of 2022. With the holidays coming up, restaurants don’t want to be caught short-staffed and underprepared for the increase in customer volume, as this can contribute to patron dissatisfaction and lower tips.

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EATER

DECEMBER 5, 2022

A one-stop shop makes things so much easier A version of this post originally appeared on December 3, 2022, in Stephanie Wu’s newsletter, “From the Editor,” a roundup of the most vital news and stories in the food world. Read the archives and subscribe now. As much as I enjoy shopping, the idea of gift-giving stresses me out, particularly around the holidays.

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Advertiser: Paycor

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 3, 2022

It’s 5:30am when the alarm clock screams “it’s time!” My bare feet hit the cold floor while the muscles in my legs resist with a creeping cramp that brings me quickly to my knees. “Crap!!”, I shout while frantically rubbing my calf trying to work out that Charlie horse pain. I can feel the knot in that muscle move slowly from the top of my ankle to the back of my knee.

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Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 5 Dec. Applications open for PRF El Salvador Mayorga Scholarship. Successful applicants of the scholarship programme, which is funded by PRF Diamond Sponsor Mayorga Coffee, will receive a free ticket to the two-day forum.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2022

To attract Generation Z into your restaurant, you’ll first need to understand them. Gen Z is a generation born from 1997 to 2012 , with the oldest members turning 25 this year. Many of Gen Z's traits are most likely shaped by the fact that they have grown up with access to the internet, smartphones and social media. With this group accounting for approximately 20.66 percent of the U.S. population, Gen Z is becoming a larger customer-base for restaurants.

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EATER

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Workman Publishing Company/Eater. Published in 1982, it brought verve to entertaining and taught a generation of American cooks to trust in bold flavors, fresh herbs, and the joys of improvisation If you lived through the 1980s there’s a decent chance that, at some point, you crossed paths with raspberry vinaigrette, pesto, and arugula. By the end of the decade, they had become part of the atmosphere hanging over American society, like a giant cloud of Aqua Net holding up so many teased bangs.

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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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ExactHire - Restaurants

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Organizations pursuing high-volume hiring propel job creation and fuel economic growth. Unfortunately, filling high-volume requisitions isn’t for the faint of heart. When you’re dealing with mass hiring, you need creative and practical ways to complete it. Talent is one of the most coveted assets, and organizations succeed only when they have the right skills and talent in the pipeline.

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Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 6, 2022

When the majority of out-of-home coffee businesses closed in the first few months of the pandemic, many consumers started to make more coffee at home. As part of this, more and more people wanted to create café-quality beverages themselves – including milk-based drinks. However, it’s safe to say that pouring high-quality latte art can be difficult, even for those with more experience and skills.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The restaurant industry is in a revolution—or evolution—in its relationship to technology. Operators are looking for tools and systems to give them a competitive advantage, whether that’s by meeting customer wants or getting your labor numbers just right. However, as the number of tools available to restaurateurs expands, and the capabilities of technology also grow, it’s critical to be thoughtful about what software you select and how you implement it.

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EATER

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Ellen Mary Cronin. Eat here now. Thank us later. At Eater, we love answering the question: What’s the best place to eat right now? In 2022, by far the most normal-feeling year in, well, years, chefs and restaurateurs have been chasing passions and opening dream projects. This is the year that a bakery — not a bakery-plus-restaurant, not a bakery with a savory menu too, just a damn good bakery — can feel revolutionary, even when sticking to the classics.

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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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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The company founded by former operators offers invoice processing, inventory management and other managerial tools.

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The Rail

DECEMBER 9, 2022

By Harry Flynn, Contributor Social media has become a powerful tool that accentuates the restaurant business beyond its brick-and-mortar nature and elevates how restaurants offer their services. Instagram is one of the most influential platforms that can be used to boost your restaurant’s online presence. The visuals-oriented platform is perfect for showcasing your delicacies and vibrant restaurant culture.

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Bizimply

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Can technology drive growth? It improves productivity, automates manual processes, saves time, streamlines operational costs and so much more! The post Surviving the Cost of Living Crisis: Will technology drive growth? appeared first on Bizimply.

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EATER

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The glow of nightlife in Whistler. | Tourism Whistler/Justa Jeskova. Chefs from star-studded Vancouver, seafood via the Sea-to-Sky Highway, local ingredients from Pemberton Valley, and wines from around British Columbia come together to make Whistler a culinary powerhouse Even for North America’s biggest ski resort, Whistler punches far above its weight as a winter getaway.

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The chain dropped its Original Chicken Crispers as it works to simplify operations. The more popular Crispy variety is still available.

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Open for Business

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Restaurant names really matter. Of all the decisions a restaurant owner makes before opening the doors , what to name the place is among the most important. A name shapes first impressions and influences public opinion. Restaurant names often look obvious or simple after they’ve been chosen, but the best ones have been carefully considered and vetted before a new business is officially christened.

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Bottleneck Management

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Cocktail Garnishes 101 with Matthew. Matthew from the Bottleneck training team is teaching us all about garnishes and showing us how to use items you already have at home. Why use garnishes ? To regulate acidity, to reawaken your palate, and let’s be honest, for fun. Acid: Think citrus. They help regulate the level of acidity and sourness of a cocktail.

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EATER

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Fiasconaro Bakery. A tiny medieval village hidden inside a national park produces world-famous Sicilian panettone Nicola Fiasconaro pulls a floppy mass of panettone dough off of a conveyor belt, plops it onto a steel work table, and shapes the buttery, fruit-studded goop into a perfect little round. The legendary pastry chef makes it look easy, despite the dough’s reputation as impossible.

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