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Future of Food Delivery

Goliath Consulting

How will restaurants deliver after COVID-19? The coronavirus crisis has challenged restaurants to rethink the way they deal with food delivery for good. Larger franchises have offered free delivery (McDonalds, Applebee’s, IHOP, Panera Bread, Wingstop and Chipotle Mexican Grill, among many others) to accommodate decreasing on-premise sales (1). Meanwhile, smaller restaurants had to turn to third-party delivery services like Doordash, UberEats, Grubhub to deliver food to their customers.

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5 Secrets of the Orcia DOC

A Wine Story

Orcia DOC Poggio al Vento in Castiglione de Orcia. 5 Secrets of the Orcia DOC. Some people call the Orcia DOC “The Other “Tuscany” Wine Region.” Tuscany shines as a famous wine tourism region – noted for its red wine made from the Sangiovese grape. Italian wine. Yet what of Tuscany’s neighbor, the Orcia DOC? Located a stone’s throw from the prestigious Montalcino region, the Orcia Doc is earthy by comparison.

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3 Dynamic Podcasts for Wine Lovers

A Wine Story

Podcasts for wine lovers. 3 Dynamic Podcasts for Wine Lovers. If you love wine, you will want to learn about these three podcasts for wine lovers. Podcasts are a great way to learn about wine without the expense of enrolling in a formal class. These 3 podcasts for wine lovers are excellent training for students And for in wine certification programs.

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Got milk? Breaking down the pros and cons of plant-based milks

Typsy

For obvious reasons, people across the world are spending more time at home – and taking the opportunity to examine their spending and dining preferences. If we’re being forced to adopt a new normal, shouldn’t it at least be an upgrade on the “normal” we used to have? Did you know that cattle farming is more harmful to the environment than CO2 emissions from cars ?

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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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PPP Part Two and More Restaurants Need to Know Now

Modern Restaurant Management

For additional resources, click COVID-19 Survival Guide for Restaurants and MRM Restaurant Survival Guide, Second Course and MRM Restaurant Survival Guide, Part Three , What’s Next?: MRM Restaurant Survival Guide Updates and COVID-19 Resources for Restaurants. To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news.

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Surviving COVID-19: Adapt Your Restaurant Menu During a Pandemic

Lavu

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the one common denominator amongst restaurants that are surviving is their ability to adapt. While your current menu may have been perfect before this crisis, customers buying preferences are changing, and your new menu needs to reflect those changes in buyer habits. People are keeping a closer eye on their food budgets, but they still need to feed their families and are dealing with shortages at their local grocery stores.

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Three Changes for Restaurants as they Adjust their Business Model

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants are facing a major shift in the way they conduct business during this COVID-19 era. Typically an on-premise industry, restaurants must now adapt to ways of doing business that are off-premise, yet meet the high demands of being essential (or essential adjacent). This presents unique challenges to the industry as a whole, which has to up the ante on its overall safety and efficiency.

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Mattenga’s Pizzeria Brings the Pizza Party Home during COVID-19

Xtra Chef

Restaurant owners are accustomed to putting out fires and making decisions on the fly. Under normal operating circumstances, swift and decisive action is an absolute necessity. As restaurant owners, Matt and Hengam Stanfield are no strangers to making quick choices. They’ve owned and operated Mattenga’s Pizzeria in the San Antonio, Texas area since 2014 and opened a second location in 2017.

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Community Outreach and Security during COVID-19

Sculpture Hospitality

The COVID-19 crisis has completely uprooted our lives in a way that was just unimaginable a few months ago. As we fight through this together, our thoughts and hearts go out to those who are struggling and to those brave frontline essential workers who are helping those in need.

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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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What the Heck is a KPI and Why You Should Give a Sh*t

Embrace the Suck

As competition gets tougher and profits seem to slip slowly away, you need to analyze your data more than ever. In fact, the bars and restaurants that fail to capitalize on their data will find themselves in hot water. It’s been happening for a while—you just haven’t felt the heat yet. It’s like the story of the frog placed in a stockpot in room temperature water—it doesn’t notice the danger it’s in.

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4 Ways to Pivot Your Restaurant’s Business Model During COVID-19

7 Shifts

It’s no surprise that restaurants have been hit hard during the COVID-19 health crisis. However, pivoting your business model to takeout and delivery is not always the best—or only—option your restaurant has to boost sales during this time. With dine-in officially off the menu, we’re sharing a few options for restaurants to consider to pivot their business model during COVID-19. 1.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: A PHASED IN APPROACH TOWARD RESURRECTING RESTAURANTS

Culinary Cues

A cautious approach towards opening is the most prudent rule as we begin to see signs of a virus that might be controlled in the future. There are few certainties at this time except an understanding that this is not over. As some states begin to entertain loosening restrictions and easing out of “stay at home” directives – restaurants will consider their options.

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Good Business: How The Salad House is Making a Difference During the Pandemic

Modern Restaurant Management

Learn how one brand is doing what it can to fuel essential workers with fresh food during the COVID-19 outbreak. Joey Coiffi, top photo, CEO of The Salad House , a growing New Jersey-based fast casual franchise, discusses how their restaurants were able to quickly ramp up to help out, the impact of social media sharing as well as restaurant technology's role in giving back.

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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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We have raised €16.25 million in funding!

Deliverect

We couldn’t be more excited to announce that Deliverect has raised €16.25 million in a fresh funding round, led by OMERS Ventures, with existing investors Newion, Smartfin, and the company’s founders also participating. It’s always been our mission to connect restaurants and other food companies with their customers through online ordering , and we’re so proud of the journey Deliverect has been on since we launched our company in 2018.

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The Best Online Ordering Platforms to Keep Your Restaurant Running

7 Shifts

Now more than ever, food delivery is top of mind for restaurant operators. During COVID-19, where most areas have mandated restaurant closures, delivery is one of the only ways for restaurants to make up their sales—and choosing the right delivery platform can help your restaurant succeed. If you’ve pivoted your restaurant to offer takeout and delivery , then you should know the differences between the major third-party delivery apps.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: CHEFS – REMEMBER THE IMPORTANCE OF “WOW”

Culinary Cues

There is so much to think about, so many decisions to make, and so much angst about what the future holds. Building a well thought out strategy for starting up the restaurant engine after we move forward is paramount and will, in the process of thinking it through, give every chef and restaurateur a spark of excitement to lean on. What will our restaurants physically look like with social distancing, how will we be able to interact with guests at service, how will our kitchen teams function as a

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Restaurant Reopening Resources

Modern Restaurant Management

As the focus is now pivoting to reopen the economy, a number of resources are being provided to help restaurants learn about best practices. The National Restaurant Association released new guidance for operation reopening which provides a basic summary of recommended practices that can be used to help mitigate exposure to the COVID-19 virus. The document is meant to be used in conjunction with instruction operators receive from authorities during their reopening phase-in.

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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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How Point of Sale Systems Software is Evolving

Focus POS

Over the last few decades, restaurant technology has made rapid advancements to keep up with the evolving industry. What started out as a simple cash register has developed into the backbone of a restaurant’s technology infrastructure. While many restaurants are still stuck using outdated legacy POS systems, modern point of sale system software is changing to address new challenges faced by the contemporary restaurant.

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Breaking Down the Latest HR and Payroll Rules & Guidelines

Hot Schedules

Blog. Breaking Down the Latest HR and Payroll Rules & Guidelines. Helping to answer your questions around new HR and payroll-related funding and guidelines. W ith all the COVID-related news regarding restaurants, it’s not surprising to discover that many people have questions. Our HR and payroll experts are weighing in on the latest news impacting human resource management in the restaurant industry.

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Capped at 15%, Food Delivery Apps Are Still Murder. Time to Let Them Go.

Cheetah

Reading Time: 3 minutes. In an effort to help San Francisco restaurants stay afloat in this unstable economic reality, Mayor London Breed has recently capped the fees food delivery apps can charge restaurants at 15%. “In these tough financial circumstances,” Breed said in a statement , “every dollar counts and can make the difference between a restaurant staying open, or shuttering.

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The Future of Dining Is Digital

Modern Restaurant Management

Technology has substantially revolutionized the signage industry. Although we live in a digital world, many restaurants feel an understandable reluctance when it comes to adopting new technology. But as we enter 2020, it’s important to recognize how digital technology drives our society and its major impact on consumer reactions and ordering habits.

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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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This Is How Your Small Business Ultimately Survives COVID-19

Goliath Consulting

Guest post by Elena Stewart. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected people and businesses alike all over the world. As a result, those that have been classified as “non-essential” are forced to pause their operations. For many small businesses, this can spell devastation. However, there are ways you can keep your business afloat during this difficult time.

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SOMMCON® Hosts Global Terroir Webinar Sponsored By The Tasting Panel Magazine And The Somm Journal

Sante

Event date: April 30, 2020 - 9:00am. Sign up for a free Webinar for Beverage Industry Professionals via Zoom on April 30 at 9:00 a.m. PST. SommCon®, a leading conference for the wine, beer, and spirits industry, hosts Global Terroir presented by The Tasting Panel Magazine and The SOMM Journal to be held via Zoom on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.

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RESTAURANT365® INTRODUCES R365 CAPITAL

Restaurant365

Restaurant365 partners with Lendio to offer free lending services and PPP guidance to restaurant operators. IRVINE, Calif. (April 28, 2020) — Restaurant365 , the leading all-in-one restaurant management platform, announces the launch of R365 Capital, a program designed to help restaurants quickly access the capital they need to thrive. Through this free service, restaurant operators complete one application to access loan options for up to 75 of the nation’s top lenders.

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PPP Part Two and More News Restaurants Need to Know Now

Modern Restaurant Management

For additional resources, click COVID-19 Survival Guide for Restaurants and MRM Restaurant Survival Guide, Second Course and MRM Restaurant Survival Guide, Part Three , What’s Next?: MRM Restaurant Survival Guide Updates and COVID-19 Resources for Restaurants. To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news.

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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.