Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2023

In the demanding world of the restaurant industry, success is not solely reliant on exceptional food and service. Behind the scenes, strategic decisions greatly impact a restaurant's bottom line, and at the forefront of these is the art of menu engineering. Far from just a list of dishes, a well-engineered menu is a powerful tool that can significantly increase a restaurant's efficiency and profitability.

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Crunchtime

AUGUST 3, 2023

This post was contributed by Sage, a Crunchtime accounting and payroll integration partner. In the restaurant industry, communication is vital. You have to make sure front-of-house and back-of-house staff are in sync and that employees know what’s expected of them. You also need to connect with your customers as part of a positive experience.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 31, 2023

A few years back, I posted an article about the UNWRITTEN RULES of the kitchen. It was an attempt to outline those universal guidelines for success in a kitchen, those attributes, and expectations of anyone who ties on an apron. The article was my first to go viral allowing me to realize that so many chefs and cooks were looking for a structure that defines what it means to be a professional.

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Sante

JULY 31, 2023

I travel often as a food and wine writer, eating in high-end restaurants wherever I can find them. I also read my colleague’s writings. Here are some common restaurant fails that are easy to avoid.

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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.

Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 1, 2023

For any successful restaurant, understanding what the customer desires is crucial. With the growth of international cuisine across America, Japanese food has emerged as a much-loved favorite. With its blend of traditional flavors and modern gastronomical techniques, Japanese cuisine is both a culinary delight and a fascinating restaurant concept. In this blog, we will delve into the fascinating world of Japanese cuisine, exploring emerging trends, profitable concepts, and sharing invaluable insi

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The Eat Restaurant

AUGUST 3, 2023

Imagine the incredible opportunity of promoting your restaurant and drawing in new customers without spending a dime. This is the true potential of having a business profile on Google.

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Crunchtime

AUGUST 1, 2023

This is the third part in a five-part series about understanding the ROI of ops excellence in restaurants. First, we outlined the overall value of ops excellence in restaurants , and then explored how better inventory and food cost management impact profitability.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 2, 2023

So, you've decided to implement a digital tip payout solution in your business—congratulations! Now it's time to get your team on board! Technology continues to revolutionize our lives and the world, and the restaurant industry is no exception. Restaurants without team management tools may miss out on top talent, like those who value tech: Gen Z.

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Sante

JULY 31, 2023

Restaurants must find the fine balance of the art of cooking and effectively running a business

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 4, 2023

Video marketing through social media opens up a world of opportunities for restaurants to grow their brands and bring new customers through their doors. Food-related content has been a staple of social media since its inception, as it brings users closer to a world of exciting dishes than ever before. While it gives restaurants the chance to connect with their target market in unprecedented ways, it also introduces new competition, from other local restaurants to world-class chefs to viral home

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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.

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 4, 2023

Operators should consider how a modern system can set up a restaurant for today’s tech-savvy customer and scale with tech advances for years to come.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 3, 2023

Hugo's has been a West Hollywood staple since 1980, and recently expanded with a new location just over the hill in Studio City. A legacy institution, the management team at Hugo's West Hollywood and Hugo's Studio City was looking for ways to modernize their operations. They started by adopting a cloud-based point of sale in Toast , and added 7shifts to aid in managing their growing team.

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Sante

JULY 31, 2023

Last June, around 5 p.m. on any given Thursday night I knew exactly what I would be doing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 1, 2023

Amid a climate of recovery and relentless transformation, the restaurant industry braces for new challenges and opportunities. Fresh off a year marked by tremendous disruption, the sector is projected to record a staggering $997 billion in sales this year. Yet, this growth comes at a time of significant menu price inflation and continued impacts from the pandemic.

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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.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 1, 2023

The drop-off pushed traffic into negative territory, but executives say a simultaneous rise in on-site business is better for the concept.

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Crunchtime

AUGUST 4, 2023

This is the fourth part in a five-part series about understanding the ROI of ops excellence in restaurants. So far, we’ve outlined the overall value of ops excellence, explored how better inventory and food cost management impact profitability, and looked at the ROI of completing work correctly and on time. Now, we’re focusing on the ROI of labor management–understanding the value of labor management through better scheduling and compliance and the impact on profitability and employee engagement

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Sculpture Hospitality

JULY 31, 2023

Do you have experience in the hospitality industry, but are ready to take the next step in your career and regain control of your life by running your own business? If so, you might be considering operating your very own franchise business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 4, 2023

When it comes to running a restaurant, Gen Z is becoming the prevailing generation to attract and retain. While you may have thought them previously to be in the minority, it is expected that Gen Z will become 30 percent of the workforce by the year 2030. This, coupled with the fact that job transitions are up 80% from year to year for Gen Z, it is time to pay close attention.

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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.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 4, 2023

Beverage preferences were particularly affected, according to a sampling of fine-dining operations.

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Crunchtime

AUGUST 4, 2023

This is the fourth part in a five-part series about understanding the ROI of ops excellence in restaurants. So far, we’ve outlined the overall value of ops excellence, explored how better inventory and food cost management impact profitability, and looked at the ROI of completing work correctly and on time. Now, we’re focusing on the ROI of labor management–understanding the value of labor management through better scheduling and compliance and the impact on profitability and employee engagement

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Open for Business

AUGUST 4, 2023

Next gen loyalty programs are a smart, effective way for restaurants to stand out and build a stronger connection with guests. These creative, personalized loyalty programs use tech and customer data to create an experience that goes way beyond discounts. Well-designed loyalty programs can help restaurants attract guests and encourage repeat visits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2023

For Part 1, click here. NIOSH goes a step farther and recommends creating a “ recovery-supportive workplace ” to address factors that cause or enable a substance use disorder, and to get rid of barriers and stigma to acknowledging the need for recovery. I never thought about it in exactly those terms, but this approach makes a lot of sense to me.

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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.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 3, 2023

Customers returned to dining out and operators greeted them with a record number of limited-time offers. The result was a summer of love on restaurant menus.

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Crunchtime

AUGUST 3, 2023

This post was contributed by Sage, a Crunchtime accounting and payroll integration partner. In the restaurant industry, communication is vital. You have to make sure front-of-house and back-of-house staff are in sync and that employees know what’s expected of them. You also need to connect with your customers as part of a positive experience.

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Sling

JULY 31, 2023

It takes more than just nice vibes to make a bar successful. Bar owners and managers have to think about things like good staffing practices , inventory management , marketing tactics , and curating an appealing menu. Bar software applications can be a game-changer. Today, we’ll be summarizing the features of several different bar software apps that have the potential to make a positive difference for your bar or brewpub.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 31, 2023

Barring any new global emergencies like the pandemic that caused the demise of restaurant dining, the past few months have seen it return back to life in a tempered manner. For now, gone are the sight of diners being widely spaced out and sometimes separated by sheets of plastic or plexiglass in some areas. But now a new threat has emerged that might derail that widespread restaurant recovery.

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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.

Leadership

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 2, 2023

The company accused MrBeast of “bullying” it for more control of the brand and suing when he didn’t get his way. It has hired lawyers and is preparing to fight the case in court.

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Crunchtime

AUGUST 1, 2023

This is the third part in a five-part series about understanding the ROI of ops excellence in restaurants. First, we outlined the overall value of ops excellence in restaurants , and then explored how better inventory and food cost management impact profitability.

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Future Food

JULY 30, 2023

Future Food has long been recognised as a leader in Food & Hospitality Master Planning. However, in the past 5 years, we have assembled a new specialist skill set that involves actively managing expressions of interest (EOI) and tender campaigns for a wide range of companies and sectors. This niche service is gaining popularity in the food and hospitality industry, and at Future Food, we have revolutionised the methodology of connecting our clients with the talent they have been seeking for

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Margin Edge

JULY 30, 2023

As People and Talent Administrator, Tiffany Marquess, is one of the most seasoned employees at MarginEdge and also is one of the first people you talk to in the hiring process. Coincidence? For a company with a strong culture and deep roots in the hospitality industry, we think not. Tiffany has been with MarginEdge essentially since the company was created, but her story with supporting restaurants starts years before that at a hostess stand in an Outback Steakhouse.

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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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