Sante

APRIL 1, 2024

What is your why? The post WHY DO YOU OWN OR OPERATE A RESTAURANT? appeared first on Santé Magazine.

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Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting

APRIL 2, 2024

In an increasingly competitive market, creating a memorable dining experience requires more than good food and a pleasant atmosphere—it also demands an exceptional staff. In an environment where skilled individuals are coveted commodities, being the employer of choice sets you apart and creates a sustainable point of differentiation. This post will provide a comprehensive guide […] The post Employer of Choice in the Restaurant Industry: 7 Pillars to Attracting Top Talent first appeared on

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 2, 2024

New research shows that guests spend an average of nine minutes plowing through a menu because the array is typically so extensive. But they also want comprehensive descriptions of dishes and prefer a conventional bill of fare over QR menus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 3, 2024

Cyber risks have been around for a long time, but that doesn’t mean they’re static. Attacks are growing more sophisticated and more expensive. The average cost of a data breach in 2023 was almost $4.5 million, a figure that’s more than 15% higher than just three years prior. Statista’s market insights forecast the global cost of cybercrime will increase from $9.22T in 2024 to $13.82T in 2028.

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Running a restaurant involves juggling numerous tasks, but payroll and HR shouldn’t add to the stress. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," is tailored for the restaurant industry to help you choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, crucial for maintaining staff morale. Compliance support helps navigate labor laws and avoid costly fines.

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EATER

APRIL 4, 2024

This glass is too small. | Getty Images Tables are tiny and so are the glasses One question I often find myself mulling over while dining out is: When did the water glasses get so tiny? That gives way to other thoughts. Am I just uncontrollably, and perhaps worryingly, thirsty? Is the guidance that I drink eight glasses a day indeed bogus ? Am I not supposed to drink this much water with a meal?

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The Rail

APRIL 4, 2024

By Vlad Iglin, Contributor Relocating a bar or pub is an adventure filled with unique challenges and rewarding solutions. This is especially true of restaurants, bars and pubs in the busy cities like San Francisco. Let’s journey through the process, uncovering the steps and strategies essential for a successful transition. Understanding the Landscape of Local Regulations The first step in this relocation adventure is getting to grips with intricate zoning and licensing laws.

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SpotOn

APRIL 1, 2024

While Cinco de Mayo may not be a widely celebrated holiday in Mexico, its vibrant festivities have captured the hearts of Americans across the United States. Originating from the Battle of Puebla in 1862, this day has evolved into a cultural celebration marked by parades, music, traditional dances, and, most importantly, mouthwatering Mexican food. According to recent data from SpotOn's clients, restaurant spending in Cinco de Mayo increased by 40% from 2022 to 2023.

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SpotOn

APRIL 2, 2024

For the past few years, restaurants have taken a “more is more” approach to technology. Pandemic-era dining meant QR codes, online ordering , expanded delivery options, and lean staffing. Call it the Omnichannel Era. Omnichannel means that guests have a convenient way to order and pay no matter where they are. An effective omnichannel strategy requires restaurants to set up and maintain an online ordering page, social media channels, and a professional business website while still

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2024

In this engrossing episode of Mise En Place, the team at Easter proflies a day in the life of the Le Bernardin. Chef Eric Ripert leads service at the three-Michelin-starred French restaurant.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 1, 2024

Is there any real value to nostalgia? How clear is our memory and how often do we tend to embellish on the positive and diminish the negative? Looking back can provide us with context and content for making future decisions – lessons learned and all that, or it can also help us to relish what worked and hold on to that for inspiration. Chefs are often nostalgic.

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What type of worker is most engaged—hybrid, remote, or onsite? What are the drivers of effective leadership? What does the C-suite think HR is most responsible for? And why is a wave of HR resignations more likely in the next 12 months? Get our annual survey report to find out: The #1 challenge of recruiting & hiring Why remote teams are struggling What are the drivers of effective (and ineffective) leadership And lots more!

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Crunchtime

APRIL 2, 2024

In this article, a defunct order-taking process leads to a disappointing customer experience and showcases the transformative power of prioritizing better processes for employees and embracing innovation.

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Goliath Consulting

MARCH 31, 2024

As patrons enter a restaurant, they anticipate delectable cuisine and a comfortable and inviting ambiance. Behind the scenes, restaurant management works diligently to ensure every aspect of their establishment contributes to a pleasant dining experience. Among the crucial elements often overlooked is temperature control, facilitated by HVAC systems.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2024

There is not one simple thing a company can do to be more sustainable–there are dozens that need to done every day, but they are doable. That's one of takeaways in You Can't Market Manure at Lunchtime: And Other Lessons from the Food Industry for Creating a More Sustainable Company by Maisie Ganzler, chief strategy and brand officer of Bon Appétit Management Company.

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EATER

APRIL 5, 2024

Photo illustration by Monica Burton; see below for full credits Food brands like Jeni’s, Torani, and even Celsius are getting in on the space craze with new flavors, just in time for the eclipse If I could, against all odds, not only make it to space but also somehow take off my astronaut helmet and stick my tongue out while floating among the stars, I can’t imagine that it would taste great, if it tasted like anything at all.

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There’s a new overtime salary threshold that will impact employers across the country. If you have an employee making less than $43,888 on July 1 or less than $58,656 on January 1, you’re going to have to start paying overtime. Download Paycor’s guide to learn: Which groups of employees are affected? How should you classify employees? Best ways to mitigate risk.

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Sling

APRIL 2, 2024

What is a swing shift? The answer might not be as clear-cut as it once was. Even though the definition has changed over the years, it’s still a useful way for your business to cover transitions between shifts and to reinforce the number of team members on duty when things get busy. In this article, we discuss the swing shift — both then and now — as well as the benefits your business can enjoy and the best practices that can help make it successful.

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Sculpture Hospitality

APRIL 3, 2024

Elevate your bar's efficiency with a Liquor Inventory Control Scale. Discover the benefits for precise pours, cost savings, and improved profit margins.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2024

As the restaurant industry faces multifaceted challenges, ranging from new minimum wage laws to reputational hurdles, a new hero has emerged: families with children. Despite a general decline in dining frequency, families have shown resilience and an increased appetite for dining out, according to Revenue Management Solutions' Q1 Consumer Survey, “ Dining Dynamics in 2024: The Shifting Landscape of Consumer Tastes.” The survey's insights offer a glimmer of hope for an industr

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EATER

APRIL 2, 2024

Food delivery apps have recently added new fees in response to minimum pay rules in New York City and Seattle. | Getty Images/iStockphoto As delivery discourse rages, don’t forget the middlemen: apps like UberEats, DoorDash, and Grubhub. No one is happy about the delivery apps. Not the customers, who feel gouged by an avalanche of fees. Not restaurants, who feel gut-punched by the commission apps take from them.

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Sling

APRIL 1, 2024

If your team members perform any type of work offsite or if your business manages two or more locations, field service management software can help keep your operation organized, running smoothly, and on the path to success. In this article, we discuss the key components of field service management software, the benefits it has to offer, and some of the best options available.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 4, 2024

The fast-food restaurant giant has an agreement to buy Alonyal Limited, the country’s franchise owner. The market has struggled since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2024

Merch might a somewhat newer term in a restaurant owner's lexicon, but having a focused merchandising effort can connect a person to a brand as well as be a great way to build awareness and put buts in seats. While someone might want to express their admiration by wearing or displaying brand merch, it's important for those brands to create products that will not simply collect dust in a corner.

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EATER

APRIL 5, 2024

Jars of Homiah and Momofuku chili crunches alongside other popular chile crisp brands. | Louiie Victa How the company acquired the “chile crunch” trademark to begin with — and why it’s sending cease-and-desist letters to small businesses using both spellings of the phrase Chile crisp — an infused chile oil condiment layered with crispy fried ingredients, with roots in Asian cuisines — is beloved across cultures, inspiring dozens of entrepreneurs to launch their own brands and at least one standa

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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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Apicbase

APRIL 5, 2024

When thinking about restaurant automation, imagining a future where AI-powered androids shake cocktails and drones drop food deliveries through your skylight is fun. But automation in food service is much more than that. The 2024 Square Future of Restaurants report surveyed thousands of restaurant owners and customers across the United States, Canada, and the UK. 100% of restaurant owners said automation improved their businesses.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 1, 2024

Staff members at the high-end restaurant will finally be able to experience the civilian joys of a Saturday and Sunday off, doing things that non-restaurant people do.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2024

We’re seeing more and more of it: people at our restaurants choosing to sit by themselves and have their meal alone. It’s been identified as an emerging dining trend – with a 2020 study by NPD Research Group finding single diners have increased their share of U.S. restaurant visits to a record 35 percent. This shift in consumer behavior underscores the need for restaurants to cater to this growing customer demographic.

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EATER

APRIL 1, 2024

The five-spice duck at King BBQ in Charleston, South Carolina. | Mike Ledford/ Eater Carolinas The new wave of barbecue in America is getting an exciting flavor infusion from Thai, Mexican, and Pakistani cuisines, among others Can we all agree that America’s barbecue traditions can get a little silly? It’s great to honor the traditions that grew in the different parts of Texas and Tennessee and every corner of the Carolinas, but often it feels like barbecue appreciation devolves into petty presc

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Benefits are central to any HR strategy. A strong benefits package attracts top talent, boosts engagement, and retains top performers.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 3, 2024

I’m angry and my heart aches for the seven World Central Kitchen volunteers who were killed in Gaza. Of course, we all feel for the thousands who have been killed in this war and the dozens of other conflicts that have occurred in our lifetime, yet this one cuts even deeper. These heroes were doing something so basic, so important, and so incredibly heartfelt – they were in harm’s way so that others might at least count on a meal.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 5, 2024

Operators complain of frequent fraud and a cumbersome process for getting their money back from delivery providers. “They make nothing simple for you.

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PathSpot

APRIL 1, 2024

Within the hospitality industry, the emphasis on safety and compliance is the foundation for achieving business success. Hotels, with their intricate restaurant operations, make it crucial to ensure food safety protocols and compliance requirements. Digital operational management software designed for food safety becomes essential to enhance their endeavors toward safety and compliance.

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EATER

APRIL 4, 2024

The best craft beer breweries in 2024, from a minimalist operation serving lagers to the brewers making IPAs that spotlight regional flavors.

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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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