Social Hospitality

JULY 25, 2022

Restaurants aren’t always at the forefront of implementing new technology. However, recent world events and their aftermath have led to a rapid influx of technological advancements in the industry. What started as a necessity during the pandemic has garnered much attention and will likely become a mainstay. With the food tech market slated to be valued at nearly $342 billion USD by 2027 , the demand for increased technology implementation in the industry will continue to rise.

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Ken Burgin

JULY 26, 2022

The bar is set high for hospitality images of food, venues, atmosphere and happy customers – phones can take excellent photos. And sometimes you need a professional photographer – their eye for light, composition and subject matter can create pictures that make a much stronger impression. Like all professionals, photographers work best with a clear and detailed brief – the Shot List.

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Restaurant Engine

JULY 27, 2022

Grab online users attention to draw them into your restaurant. It’s never been more important to draw customers into your restaurant and increase your online ordering. You want to find new customers and retain your current ones through attractive and enticing marketing. In this article, we look at how you can get more online attention for your restaurant with these five tips. #1: Create a Strong Web Presence.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2022

Something became even more apparent to me today, something that I have felt for decades, but suddenly it became vividly clear. I had a call out of the blue from a former culinary student and co-worker at a four-diamond restaurant. He just wanted to catch up and share what was going on in his life. He followed up with a number of terrific pictures of his beautiful four-month-old daughter.

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7 Shifts

JULY 27, 2022

Executive Summary. Region: Canada. Number of Locations: 75 and growing. Business Type: Bubble Tea. Problem : Team management was not consistently being handled across the business. Every location had their own version of the truth when it came to labor costs and productivity. A “spreadsheet mountain”. Solution : Cloud-based scheduling software. It helped franchisees lower labor costs as much as 13%.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 28, 2022

Around the world, the specialty coffee market only continues to become more prominent. This has led to an increasing number of micro roasters selling high-quality coffees – but what does the term “micro roaster” actually mean? Many of these smaller roasting operations run on tight margins as they roast and sell comparatively minor volumes of coffee.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 27, 2022

We cook what we are, and we are a complex combination of all our life experiences with food. This is what makes us unique as cooks, this is what builds our signature that appears on a menu. Like a fine wine we are a blend of different flavors that through experience reflect a perfect mix – each flavor has a role to play and is introduced in the right proportion to create that signature.

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The Wine Knitter

JULY 29, 2022

My last article about Abruzzo was an introduction to this amazing wine region in Italy. If you missed it, here is the link. thewineknitter.com/1/post/2022/07/auguri-allabruzzo.html ​While touring Abruzzo, I was introduced to Villamagna DOC, situated in the province of Chieti. It is a very tiny but impressive appellation nestled within a small medieval village filled with history and charm.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2022

According to the National Restaurant Association (NRA), U.S. restaurant sales are expected to return to pre-pandemic trajectory and reach $898 billion in 2022. Given that businesses grow by acquiring new customers, many national QSR brands rely heavily on advertising to increase exposure. In 2021, QSR brands spent an estimated $1.8 billion on national television advertisements, and digital spend is also on the rise given the increasing influence of social media platforms like TikTok.

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Advertiser: Paycor

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Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 27, 2022

It’s no secret that the Kenyan coffee industry faces a number of challenges – including a steady decline in annual production volumes. Between 2018 and 2020, information from the International Coffee Organisation shows that the country’s coffee production figures dropped by 8.1% year-on-year, falling from 930,000 to 775,000 60kg bags. Among other factors, this can be partially attributed to the ever-growing urbanisation and development in Kenya.

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The Restaurant Group

JULY 29, 2022

How Important Is Your Layout. Food, vendors, access to quality ingredients, staff — there are so many aspects to a restaurant that it can be easy to overlook a pivotal and foundational aspect: your layout. No matter which way you go about it, there’s no ignoring the fact that your restaurant floor plan is important to your dining establishment’s success.

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EATER

JULY 27, 2022

A sign by Giovanni Bautista. | Giovanni Bautista. Brightly painted rótulos are deeply embedded in Mexican graphic culture, but they’re under attack in a politically charged effort to “beautify” a rapidly gentrifying neighborhood Since 2004, Tamara De Anda, a Mexican social activist and TV host, has been photographing street art in Mexico City and sharing the images on social media as a sort of exhibition of the silly, profane, and endearing works that color the city.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders to give us their insights into how the industry has been doing so far this year and where they feel it's going. “It is an extremely challenging time for the restaurant industry as restaurateurs grapple with the difficulty of operating within an uncertain post-pandemic sales environment while simultaneously combating historic levels of food inflation, labor shortages and ongoing supply-chain issues.

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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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Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 25, 2022

It’s widely known in the coffee sector that if you want to make great espresso, you need more than just a high-end espresso machine – you also need a high-quality burr grinder. Burr grinders provide more consistent and even particle size distribution than blade grinders – resulting in better extraction overall. A number of materials are used to produce grinder burrs, including plastic, ceramic, and metal.

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Restaurant Technology Guys

JULY 24, 2022

Join Jeremy and Phil Crawford, CTO of CKE owner of Carl’s Jr and Hardee’s where they talk digital transformation of these iconic brands. Carl’s Jr. (carlsjr.com) and Hardee’s (hardees.com) Phil Crawford is currently the CTO of CKE Restaurants, the parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s which operates 4000+ QSR restaurants worldwide.

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EATER

JULY 29, 2022

Lonesome Rose’s Choco Taco. | Land & Sea Dept./Alex Hupp. Klondike will not be missed As soon as Klondike announced that the Choco Taco would no longer be, the wailing began. Social media was filled with cries of no, say it ain’t so and petitions for Klondike to change its mind. Even Serena Williams’s husband (and also the guy who founded Reddit) Alexis Ohanian said he would buy the rights to ensure future generations had a chance to taste a not-as-crispy-as-it-should-be cone shell filled wi

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2022

… and bring them back to restaurants for more. Digital loyalty programs surged 124 percent during the height of the pandemic, helping restaurants drive more frequent visits and higher check averages from devoted customers, according to market researcher NPD Group. The popularity of online ordering is motivating big fast-food chains to use rewards programs to hold onto new mobile app customers.

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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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Aaron Allen & Associates

JULY 29, 2022

Restaurant robotics is a term that is used to describe the use of technology in restaurants to automate certain tasks. This can include anything from using automats to take orders to use robots to cook food. Some people view restaurant robotics as a way to reduce labor costs, while others see it as a way to improve the customer experience. No matter which side of the argument you fall on, there is no doubt that restaurant robotics is changing the game for both restaurateurs and customers alike.

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The Salt

JULY 26, 2022

Klondike confirmed it discontinued the Choco Taco on Monday. The frozen dessert has been around for nearly 40 years and many fans are lamenting its end and sharing their love for it on social media.

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EATER

JULY 28, 2022

Shutterstock. Author Michael Pollan on how coffee and tea awakened a new form of consciousness for Western civilization Whether in the form of tea, coffee, or a potent energy drink, there’s no denying the near-universal appeal of caffeine. This tiny molecule has been consumed for centuries in beverages and foods that offer a quick jolt of energy needed to make it through the day.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 26, 2022

As inflation hammers restaurants, here are four ways to audit the true cost of HR. Inflation, supply chain disruptions, and an unforgiving labor market have created a perfect storm for restaurant owners and operators. The mounting headwinds are unrelenting. While many establishments have tried to combat these disruptions by increasing pay, minimizing menus, raising prices, or simply cutting staff and operating hours, there are other strategies that can ease the burdens of the current operating e

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T-Ching

JULY 29, 2022

Facebook feed filtering and how to optimize use of social media posting for exposure. The post Vendor Use of Social Media for Tea Marketing appeared first on T Ching.

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The Rail

JULY 29, 2022

By Annika Tourlas, Contributor It's not simple to promote your restaurant business, especially with the countless digital marketing channels and techniques that are required to spread the word about your business. However, there’s one frequently disregarded avenue that can offer excellent value for your money, and restaurateurs may not be utilizing it to its maximum potential — customer reviews.

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EATER

JULY 26, 2022

Dina Avila/Eater. The ice cream truck just got a little bit worse In a devastating blow to ice cream trucks everywhere, the frozen desserts company Klondike confirmed that it has killed the Choco Taco, the chocolate-and-nut-coated treat that this very website once called “the most beloved and innovative of all the American ice cream ‘novelties.’” (Sorry, SpongeBob popsicle.).

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Evergreen

JULY 28, 2022

If you run a bar or restaurant, you know managing inventory can be tedious. You must stay on the pulse of what to order and when to order it. You want to be able to meet customer demand […]. The post How to Maximize Inventory Efficiency appeared first on Evergreen.

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