MBB Hospitality

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Navigating the turbulent waters of the restaurant industry requires resilience, adaptability, and a keen understanding of the market. In challenging times, restaurant survival becomes an art form, mastered by those willing to innovate and persevere. As restaurant owners grapple with fluctuations in the economy, changes in consumer behavior, and unforeseen circumstances, certain strategies can spell the difference between thriving and closing. 1.

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Buzztime Business

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That is, if your business is prepared with December holiday promotion ideas. Procrastinated? No worries, we’ve got you covered with a month’s worth of events, menu ideas, and offers (plus free graphics you can totally steal for social media or a holiday email campaign). Want even more December holiday promotion ideas?

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Wasserstrom

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In the competitive restaurant industry, creating a memorable and immersive experience for your patrons is key to building a loyal customer base. One method that builds brand loyalty in a way that appeals to our customers’ longing for sensory-rich experiences is through scent marketing. What Is Scent Marketing? Scent marketing, also known as olfactory marketing, […] The post Scent Marketing for Restaurants 101 appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Reality Check: Why bother with fantasy football when the ideal virtual C-suite is waiting to be picked? Here's my roster.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Centuries of colonialist practices have severed the connection between Indigenous people and what we consume Listen to this article It’s difficult for me to celebrate food. When I think about my connection to food, many of my first thoughts are rooted in trauma. The constant societal pressure to be thin began a lifelong struggle with disordered eating at only 8 years old.

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Sculpture Hospitality

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Running a restaurant is a complex and demanding business. Managing inventory efficiently is crucial to ensure the smooth functioning, and profitability, of your establishment.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

At the Barclays Eat Sleep Play conference, Greg Levin said consumers remember prices from four years ago and have yet to adjust to the higher cost of dining out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

There is more to success in the competitive restaurant business than just great food and service. Cultivating a positive brand image, building customer affinity and differentiating from the competition are essential components of any forward-thinking business strategy. That’s where public relations comes in. PR is all about boosting brand awareness, building positive consumer relationships and maintaining/enhancing your restaurant’s reputation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

There are many factors that drive the bottom line for restaurants and properly managing maintenance is chief among them. Maintenance impacts multiple critical aspects of restaurant management and operations. Restaurant maintenance ensures technical difficulties don’t compromise food production and quality. Proper maintenance is also essential to customer satisfaction, retention, and word-of-mouth reputation building.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

“We want to wow our guests. That's the main protocol here,” says Rohit Sharma, GM and operating partner of Bar 404. Taking its name from a 404 error page , Bar 404 embraces the secretive nature of a speakeasy. You must know where to go—in this case, a candle shop—to find it. But once you’re through the door, the name inspiration and logo take on another meaning: “When you're entering the cocktail bar, you delete all your unhappiness and just come to the bar and enjoy the vibe,” says

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EATER

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Zipporah Films In “Menus-Plaisirs — Les Troisgros,” Frederick Wiseman turns his attention to fine dining at three-Michelin-starred restaurant Troisgros None of the cinematic tropes that have come to define today’s food documentaries — sweeping pans, glistening surfaces, a climactic symphony of strings — are present in Menus-Plaisirs — Les Troisgros , a spellbinding new four-hour documentary about the three-starred Michelin restaurant Troisgros.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The unexpected move comes about a year after Kroger was part of a $100 million investment round in the ghost kitchen operator, which said it is shifting its focus to software.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Newly opened Ophelia’s Nashville strives to create a classic Italian cafe vibe while fitting into a vibrant urban streetscape. Located in the heart of the city’s evolving financial district, the 2,700-square-foot neo-Italian establishment reused the existing retail area at the base of the historic L&C Building. Completed by Architect of Record and General Contractor The Bradley Projects and Certified Construction Services, the project uses carefully curated materials including ru

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Crunchtime

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The Crunchtime dashboard is now redesigned to help restaurant professionals interpret data faster and make smarter decisions.

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EATER

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Illustration by Bea Hayward Once a luxury reserved for posh dinners, fish roe has become the snack du jour at restaurants across the country — and it’s blurring the lines between casual and formal dining Caviar has gone on a journey over the past few years. It’s the TikTok snack du jour , something to be eaten by the bump instead of the spoonful, paired perfectly with potato chips in place of blini.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: Like any industry, the business has its own jargon. In this week's episode, we look at the origin of terms that are likely to be heard in kitchens today.

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

By Nick DiMatteo, Fortyfivegames Bar and restaurant owners are constantly seeking ways to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to attracting and maintaining their customer base. Great food and drinks are the obvious components, but in previous posts we’ve looked at a variety of entertainment and recreation options that bars and restaurants can explore to boost not only patron experience, but their bottom line.

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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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Buzztime Business

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Are you hungry for more trivia? Is one night of bar trivia per week not enough to satiate your senses? Buzztime has tens of thousands of questions in its database. Pub trivia hosts and players could spend a lifetime with them! However, as the years pass, some of the questions become outdated and obscure. Events that are important one year become irrelevant many years later.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Juliette Toma A growing number of entrepreneurs want to reframe the region’s cuisine as a staple of the modern American pantry When I first meet Umaimah Sharwani, she is dressed in a black Nike baseball cap and a long-sleeved Patagonia tee. It’s the perfect fit for a day of errands; after our interview, she is heading to a co-packer in New Jersey in preparation for Natural Products Expo East, a consumer packaged goods (CPG) event where she will be exhibiting her brand, Paro.

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Reality Check: The retail component of the family dining concept drew off sales and profits during the brand's most recent quarter. Maybe it's time to leave the shops out of future Cracker Barrels.

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Bizimply

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Ireland transitions to a 5-day statutory sick pay in 2024. Our blog ensures you are well-prepared, simplifying the landscape of statutory sick leave. The post <b>Ireland’s Shift to 5 Days Sick Pay</b> – What You Need to Know! appeared first on Bizimply.

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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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Squirrel Systems

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

When a restaurant is considering technology purchases, it’s crucial to prioritize investments based on the specific needs and goals of the business. Here’s a guideline on how a restaurant can prioritize technology purchases: Understand Business Goals and Needs: Identify the specific goals and challenges of the restaurant. Whether improving efficiency, enhancing customer experience, or increasing profitability, technology should align with these objectives.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Shop an Eater-curated collection of food and home gifts, stop by for festive tastings, and get holiday cooking advice from our favorite cookbook authors and chefs For the second year running, Eater is teaming up with Shopify to bring our gift guides for food and restaurant obsessives to life. Kicking off Friday, December 8, Eater will fill Shopify’s New York City space with a pop-up market featuring dozens of Eater-curated food and home finds and festive programming.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

If you have noticed consumer traffic slowing down, you’re not alone. Understanding how to appeal to consumers is key to driving future visits and strengthening consumer loyalty.

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TastyIgniter

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Switching Restaurant Management Software? 5 Things To Consider. If you're managing a restaurant, you're constantly on the lookout for ways to improve your business, streamline operations, and take your business to the next level.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 1, 2023

What term or phrase best describes those who are on the path of excellence: unrelenting, finesse, culinary pride, make a dent in the universe, pursuit of perfection, make a difference, total commitment, or focused drive? Some portray the result while others – the process, but in all cases, they embrace individuals or teams in pursuit of something unique and memorable – a cut above the rest.

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Veloce POS Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Quebec restaurant owners need to prepare for a significant transformation in their billing procedures. As you may already know, a new technology is about to change the way transactions are recorded in the restaurant industry. The current mandatory billing system, widely known as "SRM", is giving way to a more advanced version, WEB-SRM. The post Are You Ready for WEB-SRM?

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Former MGM Resorts exec Dominique Bertolone has been tapped to lead the next wave of growth for Brinker International's Italian casual-dining brand.

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