Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The first quarter of the year can be a challenging period for restaurants, often characterized by a lull in customer traffic and reduced sales. Factors like post-holiday spending fatigue, harsh weather conditions, and New Year’s resolutions to save money or eat healthier contribute to this slump. However, there are proactive measures that restaurants can take … Boosting Restaurant Sales in the Slow Q1: Five Effective Strategies Read More » The post Boosting Restaurant Sales in the Sl

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Apicbase

DECEMBER 5, 2023

We dedicate all our resources to helping restaurants minimise food waste and maximise profits. This goal aligns with our vision that Apicbase as a company wants to contribute to a healthier planet and a healthier industry. That is why we are building the best F&B management platform in the world. We have invested millions in that goal and will continue to do so to keep improving the software so that our customers can thrive in an increasingly challenging environment.

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 4, 2023

State of the Plate: Restaurant menu trends columnist Nancy Kruse examines how foods and flavors are evolving in the kitchen. Chains are demolishing "culinary silos." The trend is driving more authenticity on menus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Not much sours a customer’s perception of a restaurant as fast as unwieldy lines and long waits. Especially for fast-paced establishments, managing wait time expectations is a significant challenge and can cause patrons to leave — or, worse, never return. Although management can’t always eliminate the wait for service entirely, they can use modern technology to set reliable wait time expectations from the start.

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: Some of the most successful chains in the restaurant business have forgone huge increases in business by refusing to make a particular change. Here’s a sampling of the brands that have held firm.

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Apicbase

DECEMBER 4, 2023

“It’s easy to build a nice dish, but can you also reproduce it 400 times?” Scaling up a casual dining concept is a challenge. So many things can go horribly wrong. Consistency, profitability and brand identity are constantly on the line. Not if you are Kristjan Longar. The COO of Urban Italian Group eats these challenges for breakfast. In The Food Service Growth Show, he unpacks how the company grew ‘Basta!

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Sculpture Hospitality

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Keeping track of inventory is paramount to ensuring smooth operations of your bar and maximizing profitability. The days of manual inventory management are long gone, replaced by advanced bar inventory management software that can streamline processes, minimize losses, and enhance overall efficiency.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 5, 2023

There are films that become representative of a generation and sometimes of a life lesson – occasionally both. We remember a line or two that is always there to remind us, to give us pause, or inspire us to reconnect with something or someone. Those from my generation will remember lines like: “Who are Those Guys” from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid; “You Can’t Handle the Truth” from A Few Good Men; and “Play it Again, Sam” from Casablanca, but it was Mr.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 6, 2023

More than three years and six million jobs later, the restaurant industry reached a milestone this fall. Employment, after having plummeted into the pandemic pit, completed its climb back to the surface. This is a breakthrough, for sure. The picture could not have been bleaker in 2020, as we all recall. Facing COVID-induced restrictions and worried customers, tens of thousands of restaurants closed within the first year of the pandemic.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Colorado isn’t making life easy on restaurateurs. Tip laws differ from national standards in some areas, and staying on top of potential changes as bills make their way through the legislative process takes time and energy. Restaurant owners can breathe a sigh of relief that the complex and potentially expensive “fair workweek bill” didn’t pass. But other changes are coming soon that will likely affect every restaurant and restaurant group operating in the state.

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EATER

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The Kikkoman soy sauce bottle in its many iterations. | Photos by Nippon & Co, lottaocean , modemedia , and irokk. Photo illustration by Lille Allen Special releases of the iconic soy sauce bottle can fetch hundreds of dollars online, especially among Americans, who have formed a deep relationship with the Japanese brand It’s a shape so ubiquitous it’s become nearly invisible: an easy-to-grip, pear-shaped glass bodice planted on a sturdy base, a tapered neck swooping up to a red cap, and mos

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Crunchtime

DECEMBER 4, 2023

For more than two decades, Tupelo Honey Cafe has stuck (pun intended) firm to its roots—simply crafted recipes made from scratch with responsibly sourced ingredients. Few high-growth, successful restaurant brands can commit to cooking fresh, farm-to-fork meals every day in every location. But Tupelo Honey is breaking the mold.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In this episode of the Making Dough Restaurant Show , host Hengam Stanfield logistic tips for the holidays and winter weather. She offers nine tips for restaurant owners and managers to conquer the unique challenges that cold weather brings and explores the cozy side of winter hospitality.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Colorado isn’t making life easy on restaurateurs. Tip laws differ from national standards in some areas, and staying on top of potential changes as bills make their way through the legislative process takes time and energy. Restaurant owners can breathe a sigh of relief that the complex and potentially expensive “fair workweek bill” didn’t pass. But other changes are coming soon that will likely affect every restaurant and restaurant group operating in the state.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Restaurant CEOs find themselves under immense pressure to enhance sales and sustain margins. On top of that, boards of directors, rightfully so, are asking questions that require agility and muscle flex. For public companies, activist investors are calling out for answers to sluggish responses to emerging challenges that characterize the modern foodservice era.

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EATER

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Drum roll! | Lille Allen/Eater Raise a glass to the year’s best bars, restaurants, pop-ups, and roving trucks across 21 Eater cities The Eater Awards is the culmination of a year of intensive dining and drinking research led by intrepid editors in 21 U.S. cities. It’s the moment when Eater editors select those places that served the finest meals, the most noteworthy desserts, and impeccable vibes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2023

How is A.I. being utilized currently in the restaurant industry? From a front-of-house perspective, the restaurant industry is an early adopter of A.I. Many restaurants have announced initiatives to use A.I. for voice ordering applications in drive-thrus, kiosks, and other points of customer interaction. The goals of these use cases include efficiency in ordering processes, both for restaurants and customers, enhanced customer experiences, and an ability to enhance revenue by making customer- sp

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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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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A subsidiary of Jean-Georges Restaurant Holding Co., the group manages the restaurant portfolio of New York City's South Street Seaport neighborhood.

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Bottleneck Management

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Wine and Food Pairings Meet Christina Blanco, Bottleneck’s Vice President of Human Resources, who just so happens to boast a level 2 sommelier expertise. Christina let us in on a treasure trove of her top-notch wine pairings, along with handpicked recommendations that will elevate your wine game. So, if the thought of randomly choosing a bottle feels like throwing a dart at a board, fear not – Christina’s got your back.

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EATER

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Asian Americans have claimed the phrase “not too sweet” as a defiant shorthand and a cheeky rallying cry. But is that maxim really true? The finale of every childhood family function was the same. Aunties would unveil a tray of gulab jamun and start to circulate the house, or the servers at whatever restaurant was hosting would plop a bowl on the table in front of us.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2023

So, you’ve made it to December – great! That means you’re almost done for the year, but it also means the holiday season is here. This is a very busy time for restaurants. In fact, the National Restaurant Association survey notes that 77 percent of consumers cope with holiday demands by letting restaurants do some of their cooking during the holiday weeks.

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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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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The pizza chain is regaining delivery customers as profitability improves, thanks to better operations, staffing and higher prices. It is now focused on accelerating growth worldwide.

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 4, 2023

What’s the outlook for 2024 in the restaurant scene? Predictions may not be an exact science, but trends point to where the tide is going. By trends, we mean those that have a reasonable basis to linger for the next couple of months or for the rest of 2024, not simply those hyped by social media finding their way to our feeds for a week or two. Here are the top food and restaurant trends and dining experience trends predicted to shape the restaurant industry this year, according to our researche

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EATER

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Tilda Rose I thought we should “upgrade” our family’s traditional southern holiday feast. I was wrong. “This year, we should do something different ,” I said to my mother on the ride from the airport. I had just flown home to Houston to celebrate the holidays with my family after my first two years away at the University of Pennsylvania. “What should be different ?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2023

One fundamental principle in the pursuit of business success is to understand the various external factors that can impact operation. In the world of commercial refrigeration and ice production, one such influential factor is seasonality, particularly pronounced during the holiday periods. The Demand Surge During festive seasons, an uptick in production demand is observed in the food and hospitality industries – holiday banquets, community feasts, family gatherings, and festive promotions

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The burger giant plans to rapidly speed its unit growth in the coming years while it uses Google Cloud technology to connect restaurants and improve operations.

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Restaurant Technology Guys

DECEMBER 3, 2023

In this episode, we have a special guest: Matteo, CEO of Voodoo Brewing. Title: “Craft Beer with Community Spirit: Exploring the Voodoo Brewing Co Story” Craft brewing has become a popular sector within the beverage industry, often attracting passionate and community-oriented entrepreneurs. One remarkable example is the Voodoo Brewing Co, a thriving brewing company based in Pennsylvania.

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EATER

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In my family, like many Mexican American families, the communal act of making tamales leaves us with a lot more than a Ziploc full of dinner I’m a Detroit resident now, but when I lived close to my family in California, we tried our best every year to make time for a tamalada, a holiday tamale-making gathering and culinary ritual that reconnected us to our ancestral ways of communing.

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