Restaurant Engine
JULY 12, 2023
Get creative and find ideas to bring in your target audience. People love to visit restaurants and not only for the food but for the customer service and the atmosphere. To really set yourself apart from the competition, it pays to have a really unique selling point. So, in this article, we look at seven ways to make your restaurant more fun. You may just find it’s more fun for your customers and even your staff!
7 Shifts
JULY 13, 2023
There's no two ways around it. The hospitality industry is becoming digital in every sense. Most notably with how the bills get paid. Restaurant transactions have been moving away from cash and towards electronic forms of payment for years—and that's extending to tips now too. So much so that 84% of restaurant transactions are cashless, according to a recent PYMNTS study.
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Restaurant Business
JULY 12, 2023
Reality Check: 3-for-$10 (or thereabouts) and buy one/take one home deals are back in vogue.
Wasserstrom
JULY 11, 2023
Inventory management is a critical component of any restaurant’s success. By effectively managing inventory, restaurants can reduce waste, improve efficiency, and boost profits. In this series of articles, we will explore key aspects of inventory management in restaurants, starting with forecasting demand. What Is Forecasting Demand? The first step in effective inventory management for foodservice […] The post Restaurant Inventory Management: Forecasting Demand appeared first on The
Advertiser: Paycor
Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 13, 2023
In the ultra competitive landscape of bars and restaurants, providing unique and unforgettable experiences for your patrons is crucial. While for many sports bars, traditional flatscreen televisions have been the norm for watching sporting and live events, it’s time to take your establishment to new heights by upgrading with a game changing addition.
Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting
JULY 10, 2023
Getting funding for opening a restaurant can be a challenging task, but with a well-prepared plan and strategic approach, you can increase your chances of success. Here are some steps to help you secure funding for your restaurant: Develop a winning concept: There are two ways to approach the creation of your restaurant. A. You … How To Get Funding To Open Your Restaurant Read More » The post How To Get Funding To Open Your Restaurant first appeared on Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting.
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The Rail
JULY 14, 2023
By Indiana Lee, Contributor Though your restaurant should have good food and a unique atmosphere, if your front-of-house (FoH) staff is not functioning and they’re unhappy at work, your patronage could suffer. All it takes is one waiter or bartender to have a bad day and show it in front of the customers to create a bad impression. As a restaurant owner, you’ve likely learned how to make your team happier and more productive through training and monetary raises, but there’s more to the story.
Restaurant Business
JULY 13, 2023
Reality Check: These head-scratchers have us vexed, and we've read all of Sherlock Holmes.
Restaurant Technology Guys
JULY 11, 2023
Data holds the key to unlocking the full potential of your restaurant. In our upcoming blog post, we'll explore the transformative power of restaurant analytics. Discover how data-driven decision-making can enhance menu optimization, streamline operations, and drive profitability. Stay tuned for valuable insights on leveraging the latest tools, setting effective KPIs, and harnessing predictive analytics to stay ahead of the competition.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 12, 2023
A majority of diners report diminishing guest experience because of labor shortages at restaurants, according to a consumer survey from HungerRush. Key takeaways include: More than half of consumers surveyed (51 percent), felt that independent restaurants have been impacted the most by not having enough staff to take orders, cook food, and handle deliveries – followed by major chains (36 percent) and mid-sized regional restaurants (14 percent). 57 percent of consumers aren’t confident tha
Advertiser: Paycor
Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.
Culinary Cues
JULY 14, 2023
These are the most significant words of advice I ever received. I have carried this mantra with me for more than fifty-years, a roadmap to not just success but a model that allows hard working people to sleep at night. It’s a simple directive – no matter what you do, what task you are required to perform, how much you get paid to do it, or who you do it for – approach every task with the same level of commitment to doing it the best you can.
7 Shifts
JULY 8, 2023
Joe Kahn opened the first Condado Tacos in 2014, a stone's throw from the Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. And the driving principle behind it was to be the type of place he would work at forever given the opportunity. He joined us on The Pre-Shift Podcast, along with Chris Artinian, President and CEO of Condado Tacos. Kahn: "It was kind of a no-brainer.
EATER
JULY 14, 2023
For restaurants like Ursula and Provincetown Brewing, doing business means supporting fellow queer service workers and vendors When Eric See was building the new location of Ursula , his hit New Mexican-inspired spot in Brooklyn, he wanted to make it queer. For many restaurants, even those staffed and frequented by queer people, queerness can turn into an afterthought, something that happens to a restaurant later.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 11, 2023
QR codes have rapidly transformed the traditional restaurant landscape in recent years. Their contactless nature and ease of use earned them an excellent reputation, especially at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Customers could find menus online, earn rewards and pay their checks — all with a simple scan. And today, customers still appreciate that convenience.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Restaurant Business
JULY 14, 2023
The burger giant, which has been a marketing force in recent years, reached “billions” with the promotion, thanks to a “genius” viral social media trend that took the company by surprise.
Sling
JULY 11, 2023
The right hotel management software can help make managing customers and employees easier and more enjoyable for everyone involved. With the right digital solution in place, your team will be better positioned to focus on value-added tasks, like providing stellar customer service, rather than just getting through the basics of your guests’ stay. In this article, we discuss some of the top hotel management software solutions so that you can choose the one that’s right for your business.
EATER
JULY 13, 2023
Lille Allen/Eater Three recent pie-related releases consider how we use pie to understand — and sometimes idealize — the United States In 2016, Stacey Mei Yan Fong set out to make a pie for each state. The goal was to create 50 distinct pies, each an ode to a particular place as well as the people who live there. Seven years later, her book, 50 Pies, 50 States: An Immigrant’s Love Letter to the United States Through Pie , is finally here.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 14, 2023
Restaurant insurance is complicated. Just as owners have to play many roles in management, marketing, and menus, their insurance has to protect their finances, patrons, and employees. And who has the time to read a 100-page insurance policy? According to a recent survey by Wakefield Research, 90 percent of business respondents said they lack confidence that their business is adequately insured.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Restaurant Business
JULY 13, 2023
Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for Wingstop and PRIMO partners.
Tableo
JULY 13, 2023
Any business, including restaurants, must have a strong web presence to succeed in the digital age. A well-designed website can draw in new customers, highlight your food and ambiance, and offer essential details like the address and opening times. However, not all restaurant owners have the time or technical know-how to build and manage their own websites.
The Salt
JULY 10, 2023
The playful term is trending on social media: Urban workers are embracing (even while joking about) easy-to-fix, healthy Western-style lunches — think sandwiches, veggies. a lonely baked potato.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 12, 2023
Restaurant customers love self-ordering kiosks because they mirror the fast and simple convenience of ordering food online, but with the ambiance of a physical store. This approach can deliver increased order accuracy, lower staff costs and provide the restaurant with a frictionless Point-of-Sale (PoS) option. Research shows that customers of all ages are growing more receptive to kiosks in restaurants, with the majority of consumers indicating they would visit a restaurant more often if it offe
Advertiser: Paycor
Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.
Restaurant Business
JULY 12, 2023
The report captures new data on adult diners who are likely to order drinks, and how operators have changed their drinks options to drive new trends.
Bizimply
JULY 12, 2023
Did you know tipping started in the Roman Imperial Era? Or that tipping can make you understand how satisfied your customers are? Check out those and other curiosities about Tipping Culture in the UK and Ireland. The post <b> The History of Tipping</b>: Some Facts (or Myths) You Should Know About It appeared first on Bizimply.
Culinary Cues
JULY 12, 2023
Too often we fail to take a breath and really think about what we are doing as cooks. Some outside the profession may ask: “what’s it like to work in a kitchen and cook for a living?” When was the last time you thought about that or expressed your answer out loud? What is it like physically, mentally, emotionally, and yes – spiritually to cook for others and do so hours on end for more people than you care to count?
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 10, 2023
Brands of all sizes must conduct regular safety and quality audits to ensure all locations are consistently compliant. In these traditionally in-person audits, inspectors often find issues that need to be corrected, and would tell the brand location’s operator what was wrong. The operator would then go correct the problems. With this approach, location operators often felt like these audits were punitive and they’d “get in trouble” for any non-compliance issue.
Advertiser: Paycor
Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.
Restaurant Business
JULY 11, 2023
Raj will replace Stefania Mallett, who is stepping down. She co-founded the online catering marketplace in 2007.
Crunchtime
JULY 14, 2023
With restaurants being one of the top employers of underaged workers, learn four ways to use Crunchtime to maintain compliance with minor laws this summer.
The Restaurant Group
JULY 13, 2023
How can I make my restaurant kitchen and bar design more efficient if space is limited? How can I incorporate a cozy, comfortable bar too? These are common enough questions, especially for small restaurant owners. However, even if space is limited, functionality and workflow don’t have to be. Space-Optimized Kitchen and Bar Design For small restaurants, every bit of space should count, whether it’s the kitchen, bar, dining area, or pickup counter.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 13, 2023
In this episode of “The Main Course,” host MRM Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia chats with Justin Howe, the CEO of HTeaO, a Texas-based company that focuses on iced tea. Coming from a restaurant family, Howe’s unique insights into the industry have been key to the success of his iced tea concept. His diverse entrepreneurial background, which includes experience in the construction and aircraft management industries, has enabled him to create a fresh and successful concept in
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
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