7 Shifts

JUNE 13, 2024

We’ve got some exciting news to share. Our annual restaurant industry report is here, and it’s all about employees. Aptly named “What Restaurant Employees Want,” this report is built from the insights of more than 1,500 active restaurant employees and uncovers what truly matters to them in their work environment. Every year, we see the same challenges crop up for restaurant operators : hiring and retaining top talent.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 9, 2024

Is our profession becoming a victim of circumstances? There is a deeper price to pay when looming issues like the labor shortage, rising costs of operation, an eroding passion for careers in the kitchen, and diminishing profits haunt our everyday operations. Of course, all these issues make it more difficult for restaurants to survive, but even deeper than that it pushes the restaurant experience into the category of commodity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 11, 2024

When Beverly Hills-based New York-style Mulberry Street Pizza had the opportunity to expand its brand presence in Las Vegas, owner Richard Palmer wanted to ensure that the 2,655-square-foot space at Resorts World could efficiently accommodate an influx of guests and still serve up some Vegas pizazz alongside the slices. To accomplish that, Palmer turned to JCJ Architecture to lead the effort to transform the small-footprint venue into a dining destination complete with an Instagram-friendly 10-f

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Sculpture Hospitality

JUNE 11, 2024

Congratulations! You're a restaurant owner – a total rockstar with a dream of serving up delicious food and making people happy. But between menu planning, counting restaurant inventory , keeping staff happy, and deciphering that mountain of health codes, you might feel like your brain is about to explode.

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ChowNow

JUNE 10, 2024

Running a restaurant is a balancing act of managing expenses and maximizing revenue. On average, the profit margin for a restaurant is 5% , though this can vary significantly depending on the type of restaurant and its location. Understanding and optimizing these margins is crucial for long-term success. In this article, we’ll explore how to calculate your restaurant profit margin, what affects it, and practical strategies to improve it.

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Crunchtime

JUNE 10, 2024

Landry’s is a worldwide leader in innovative dining, family-friendly entertainment destinations, iconic casinos, and award-winning hospitality destinations. With concepts ranging from Golden Nugget casinos to the NBA’s Houston Rockets, Landry’s represents 60+ brands and operates 600+ dining establishments.

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TastyIgniter

JUNE 8, 2024

Facing rising food costs in your restaurant? Discover ten effective strategies to manage expenses, from daily number reviews and accurate inventory forecasting to creative menu design and staff engagement. Learn how to streamline operations, reduce waste, and maintain profitability in a competitive market.

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EATER

JUNE 12, 2024

As bafflingly flexible as they are unmistakably distinct, these spaces have managed to recapture the anything-goes romance of simply “going out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 10, 2024

The restaurant industry is changing fast, moving towards using data to truly understand customer preferences and behaviors. The transition from a traditional service model to a knowledge-powered approach is not just an opportunity; it's a necessity for survival and success in the digital age. The big change in the restaurant business is now about more than just serving food; it's about offering a personalized experience that matches exactly what customers want and expect.

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Crunchtime

JUNE 13, 2024

It’s time to take a good, hard look at how multi-location restaurants work today—the time lost, forgotten work, wasted materials, and missed communication—versus the potential of how it could be. Traditional tools and techniques, like laminated checklists, coffee-stained documents, and back-office binders, simply no longer cut it.

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Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Wasserstrom

JUNE 10, 2024

As more young workers enter professional kitchens this summer, it’s important to consider their aptitude for safety. Statistically, the young people who suffer the most work-related injuries are from the restaurant industry. And in the fast food segment, that number rises even higher. Why Do Teens Require Special Safety Training? It’s ethically imperative that […] The post How to Train Young Restaurant Workers for On-the-Job Safety appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 10, 2024

The 2024 awards ceremony celebrated the diversity of the restaurant industry, from Appalachian-inspired cuisine in West Virginia, to Senegalese food in New Orleans and a Japanese baker in Portland, Maine.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2024

Have you completed a small business checkup at your restaurant lately? If not, you might be overlooking ways to improve your eatery’s financial health and learn to thrive in this challenging economic climate. Full tables, employees earning solid tips, shifts being fully staffed and the restaurant having the ability to source quality provisions at reasonable prices and dependable delivery times, are among the signs the business is thriving, according to Ben Johnston, COO of Kapitus.

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TastyIgniter

JUNE 8, 2024

Facing rising labor costs in your restaurant? Discover ten effective strategies to manage expenses, from training managers and utilizing scheduling software to cross-training employees and offering flexible scheduling. Learn how to optimize operations and maintain profitability.

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Restaurant Technology Guys

JUNE 10, 2024

In the rapidly evolving world of fast-casual dining, embracing technology is no longer a choice—it’s a necessity. This sentiment rings especially true in our latest conversation on the Restaurant Technology Guys podcast, where we were thrilled to host Patric Knapp, Vice President of Operations at Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay. The Vision Behind Bobby’s Burgers Bobby’s Burgers is not just another name in the crowded burger marketplace.

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Slurp!

JUNE 9, 2024

Pembayaran Tanpa Tunai atau “Cashless” telah menjadi pilihan Masyarakat pada masa kini dalam pelbagai urusan perniagaan termasuk F&B. Di samping ia memberikan pilihan yang lebih fleksibel untuk pelanggan melakukan transaksi, Penggunaan Pembayaran Tanpa Tunai ini juga lebih efisien berbanding penggunaan tunai kerana tidak perlu membawa wang tunai atau perlu mengeluarkan wang di bank.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 14, 2024

Restaurant operators have a variety of opportunities to improve their staff experience, according to What Restaurant Employees Want, a state-of-the-industry report from 7shifts. The research details what matters most to industry workers and what operators can do to provide an excellent staff experience. Among the highlights: Restaurant employees crave recognition and feedback.

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EATER

JUNE 10, 2024

Sabrina Carpenter performing at Governor’s Ball, where Van Leeuwen set up an ice cream truck to preview the new “Espresso” flavor. | Nina Westervelt/Billboard/Getty Images Surprisingly, it’s not with a coffee company It was really only a matter of time until Sabrina Carpenter’s summer banger “Espresso” begat a food and beverage collab. Frankly, we were taking bets.

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Running a profitable restaurant requires more than great food and service. Our guide breaks down five actionable strategies to help you control costs and maximize profitability. Learn how to track and reduce food waste, optimize labor costs with smart scheduling, make data-driven decisions with regular P&L reviews, and manage fixed and variable costs efficiently.

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Margin Edge

JUNE 10, 2024

MarginEdge | 8 ways a restaurant management system can help multi-unit and multi-location restaurants increase margins and profitability.

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ChowNow

JUNE 12, 2024

In today’s competitive restaurant landscape, your online presence is more than just a digital storefront; it’s your direct line to hungry customers eager to place a takeout order, make a reservation, or discover their next favorite local dining spot. Because 62% of diners discover restaurants through Google local search , a strong Google presence is essential to attract new customers and drive sales.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 14, 2024

Fantini's New Haven Style Apizza and its owner, Jimmy Fantin, will be featured in "A Slice of America: Charred in the Florida Sun" premiering Thursday, July 11 at 7 pm at the Lyric Theatre in Stuart, FL. Directed by Gorman Bechard, known for his acclaimed documentary "Pizza A Love Story," and hosted by pizza historian Colin M. Caplan, this film explores the rich history of New Haven-style pizza and Fantin's unwavering passion for perfection.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 14, 2024

SouthRock Capital, which had also operated Starbucks and Subway units, filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy in Texas to protect its rights to the casual-dining restaurant chain.

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The Eat Restaurant

JUNE 11, 2024

Expanding your restaurant requires planning and market research is part of that planning. A market analysis helps you find the best places to expand and manage your real estate. By looking at demand, feasibility, and potential challenges you can make informed decisions that will drive your restaurant’s success.

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Clover - Restaurants

JUNE 14, 2024

Among these is the migration away from third-party ordering apps, as 71% of customers prefer a restaurant’s own website or app due to the personalization , cost efficiency, and convenience they offer. This data suggests that restaurants not only need to prioritize offering online ordering options directly through their own platforms, but also highlights a major opportunity to strategically shift operations to support the demand.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

JUNE 13, 2024

*Originally Published in the Aaron Allen & Associates Newsletter on 06/03/2024 The 50 fastest-growing emerging restaurant chains expanded their sales by a median of 35% year-over-year (in 2022). This growth rate has remained consistent through the years for fast-growing concepts with sales between $20m-$60m. The competition between these fast-growing emerging restaurant chains and large established chains resembles a lot of competition between an oil tanker and a speed boat.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 10, 2024

Greco, former CEO of Bruegger's and Sbarro, steps in as the fast-casual Tex-Mex chain navigates bankruptcy under new ownership.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Squirrel Systems

JUNE 12, 2024

During the summer, hospitality operators often see a surge in guests, necessitating efficient handling of seasonal staffing and turnover. Here are four useful features that will help your staff be more productive this summer: Communications Center: Keep everyone in the Loop The Communication Center is your digital hub, keeping management and staff connected.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 13, 2024

To every graduate of a culinary program – the world is now your oyster. You are in control so don’t waste the opportunity to be someone special, to make a difference, to find happiness and fulfillment, and build a future to be proud of. You have invested some time and effort to get where you are, but there is so much more work ahead. You have a foundation to build on and many choices to make as you construct the future.

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SpotOn

JUNE 12, 2024

It's taken thousands of pounds of butter, flour, and sugar to get here, but you've made it. If you're opening a bakery, you've got a to-do list longer than the focaccia's proofing time. Alongisde acquiring the appropriate permits, kickstarting your marketing strategy , and developing your menu, coming up with a creative and catchy bakery name can take a surprising amount of time.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 10, 2024

Working Lunch: Justin Winslow, CEO of the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, joins the podcast to talk about his group’s successful fight against a state ballot initiative.

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Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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