Crunchtime

JANUARY 11, 2023

You know that stomach-in-your-throat sinking feeling right as a rollercoaster drops?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 10, 2023

Seventy-eight percent of small businesses that run ads on TikTok have already realized a positive ROI–the majority within just six months. according to Capterra’s TikTok Marketing Survey. TikTok marketing yields undeniable power, especially with Gen Z as it helps mitigate choice paralysis by giving users immersive, vertical videos that take them inside a business instantly, rather than sifting through text-heavy sites.

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Restaurant Engine

JANUARY 11, 2023

Events are fun ways to bring more people into your restaurant on a regular basis. Are you wondering about some new marketing tactics to bring more diners into your restaurant this year? One of our favorite promotions is holding an event at your restaurant. This is a great way to bring in new customers as well as your most loyal ones. Events can bring in big crowds and expose many people to your menu.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2023

It’s the fire in the belly waiting to take charge, the anxiety being held in check, cold sweat running down your back even though it’s 120 degrees where you stand, and the nervous chatter of tongs clicking to the beat of a cook’s rhythm. It’s been building up for hours now, ever since each cook arrived around 1:00 to start pulling together their mise en place.

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How do you stay on top of what your customers are expecting when they step through your doors? Do you know what’s on their mind? How are you going to account for what they’re planning on doing months from now? As we head into 2024, price-related issues are still top-of-mind for restaurant customers after the inflation boom earlier this year. In this new report, we give you the latest insights on consumer spending trends, attitudes on tipping, and how you can respond.

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JANUARY 10, 2023

The restaurant industry is entering a new year with more distance from the bleakest days of the crisis than the calendar might suggest.

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Restaurant Business

JANUARY 9, 2023

Technomic's Take: Artificial intelligence and automation have been all the rage since the pandemic. But the technology still carries risks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2023

It’s January, which means restaurant operators and managers have been juggling busy holiday crowds for breakfast, lunch and dinner while also planning the employee party that typically occurs this month. With restaurant employees putting so much care into every plate and table while their patrons leisurely embrace the holiday spirit, these parties are an opportunity to truly return that hospitality to those who make it so special for guests the rest of the year.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 13, 2023

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 9 Jan. Origin Coffee releases four Asian coffees in celebration of upcoming Lunar New Year. The UK roaster’s new coffees include Wa Choo from China, Rotutu from Timor-Leste, The Lady from Myanmar, and Barokah from Indonesia.

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The Rail

JANUARY 13, 2023

By Julia Nikolaus, Contributor As a restaurateur or manager, you know just how competitive the non-alcoholic beverage market can be. With so many different choices for customers to decide on, it's often difficult to make your mark and stand out from the crowd. Nevertheless, with wise strategies and tactics in place, you have ample opportunity to differentiate yourself from other restaurants and create an unforgettable experience for patrons of your establishment.

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Wasserstrom

JANUARY 10, 2023

Griddles, flat top grills, planchas … No matter what you call them, routine cleaning and maintenance is key in extending the life of your professional kitchen equipment while exacting perfect flavor notes on a food-safe surface. Our guide shares tips on proper commercial griddle maintenance to keep your valuable foodservice investment operating at peak condition […].

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These calendars provide pay period dates and paydays for biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll in 2024. Use them as a reminder or share with employees so they can celebrate payday.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2023

2023 has the potential to be transformative for restaurants, with opportunity for new innovation beyond a recession in these first months. The common theme you’ll see is restaurants continuing to do more with less, both to weather economic uncertainty and to deliver on heightened expectations from consumers. Thankfully, even if consumers dine out less, their desire to maximize each occasion will help buoy restaurants through this time.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 8, 2023

It is impossible to deny just how popular espresso is around the world. According to some sources, espresso – after water – is the second most consumed beverage in Italy. Moreover, in the fall edition of its National Coffee Data Trends report, the National Coffee Association states the second most popular specialty coffee beverage in the US is espresso , behind the latte.

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Bottleneck Management

JANUARY 12, 2023

Dry January Mocktails. Dry January is the time for mocktails and a challenge to abstain from alcohol for one month. Alcohol Change UK launched this public health initiative in 2013 to challenge citizens to remove alcohol from their diet for 31 days. It’s for anyone concerned they may be drinking too much or for anyone looking to start the year off healthier.

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The Wine Knitter

JANUARY 9, 2023

This past September, I toured the Côtes de Bordeaux region in France and had the opportunity to meet with many estate owners throughout its five appellations. Not only were the wines a treat for my palate, but the down-to-earth enthusiasm and passion for the land and all things wine were a constant presence and a joy to experience. Photo credit: Penny Weiss My last day of this magical tour was with the Rey family, owners of Domaine des Graves d’Ardonneau.

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These calendars provide pay period dates and paydays for biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll in 2024. Use them as a reminder or share with employees so they can celebrate payday.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

Since the pandemic, restaurants have endured a plethora of issues ranging from fluctuating dining restrictions to supply chain issues to rising food prices. But arguably no issue has proven to be as constant and bedeviling as the labor shortage. Recent research has proven the industry is still struggling to rebound on staffing, reporting a woeful 500K fewer employees than before the pandemic.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 9, 2023

In recent years, it’s become increasingly important for roasters to focus on sustainability – in terms of sourcing traceable and ethical coffee, as well as their environmental impact. Although the coffee industry’s sustainability efforts tend to focus more on production and coffee shops, it’s also important that we consider other aspects of the supply chain, including roasting.

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Restaurant Technology Guys

JANUARY 10, 2023

Technology adoption in restaurants has been on the rise in recent years, with many restaurants implementing various technological solutions to improve their operations and customer experience. The post How to Promote Technology Adoption in Restaurants appeared first on Restaurant Technology Guys.

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EATER

JANUARY 9, 2023

We’re taking our time while traveling this year. After a fitful 2022, when a wave of pent-up wanderlust crashed over hot destinations, overwhelming hotels and airlines, 2023 seems like a chance to give up revenge travel and reset. That means leisurely strolling through neighborhoods with no set plan, putting aside time to unwind in nature, and following surprising new passions, to-do list be damned.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 10, 2023

In mid-November, sweetgreen opened its first advanced order vehicle pickup window, “sweetlane” in Schaumburg, Illinois. As the first of its fleet, the “sweetlane” provides an effortless experience for visitors in vehicles to pickup online orders through a drive-up window. To order via “sweetlane,” customers place their order through the sweetgreen website or app, and choose “sweetlane” as their desired retrieval method under “Select a Pickup

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Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 11, 2023

There are an ever-growing number of ways to prepare filter coffee , each of which has its own effect on flavour and texture. However, for the most part, there are two main ways to brew coffee: percolation and immersion. With immersion brewing, the coffee is in full contact with the water for the entire duration of the extraction. This enhances the body and aftertaste of a coffee.

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The Eat Restaurant

JANUARY 11, 2023

The property management system (PMS), which lies at the center of your operations, drives productivity and efficiency across hotel departments but is rarely a lone digital warrior. Electronic locks, table management systems , payment processing systems, and internet distribution channels are just a few of the software technologies that are used by even the smallest hotels and hospitality groups.

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EATER

JANUARY 9, 2023

UFC is one of the many brands of banana ketchup readily available in the U.S. The condiment is a Filipino food icon and a platform for chefs to reimagine the cuisine of the Philippines “Banana ketchup was always there,” says Paolo Campbell. The chef grew up eating it with chicken and as the basis of sweet Filipino spaghetti sauce, and today he serves the condiment at the Chicken Supply, his Filipino fried chicken counter in Seattle.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

In this column, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine looks at newly introduced menu items from top brands. Thank You! California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), is relaunching its popular Thank You Card promotion that rewards every guest with prizes just for dining at the restaurant. Starting Monday, January 16, CPK will hand out sealed Thank You Card envelopes to guests dining in or taking out at any location nationwide*.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 10, 2023

Over the past year, it’s been impossible to ignore the rise of specialty coffee blends. Across the sector, more and more specialty roasters are adding a number of blends to their offerings, while a growing number of World Coffee Championship (WCC) competitors are using them as part of their routines. However, despite this recent trend, it’s fair to say that the specialty coffee sector has largely favoured single origins for some time.

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The Eat Restaurant

JANUARY 11, 2023

The property management system (PMS), that lies at the center of your operations, drives productivity and efficiency across hotel departments but is rarely a lone digital warrior. Electronic locks, table management systems , payment processing systems, and internet distribution channels are just a few of the software technologies that are used by even the smallest hotels and hospitality groups.

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EATER

JANUARY 12, 2023

The root of the turmeric plant, which is used to make the spice. | Andrew Woodley/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images. How some growers are creating an appetite for locally grown vanilla, saffron, and chile powder, one farmers market at a time This story was originally published on Civil Eats. When Krissy Scommegna took a job at the Boonville Hotel & Restaurant in Anderson Valley, California, she spent a few months helping the innkeepers, bartending and waiting tables, b

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On August 30, 2023, the DOL unveiled a proposed overtime rule that would raise the weekly salary threshold under the Federal Labor Standards Act. Paycor is closely monitoring the proposal and will provide updates as new information becomes available.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2023

On January 1, 2023, Assembly Bill (“AB”) 676 went into effect, significantly amending the California Franchise Relations Act and Franchise Investment Law. These provisions will apply to franchise agreements entered into, amended or renewed on or after January 1, 2023. If the amendment was initiated by the franchisee and the amendment does not adversely impact the franchisee’s rights, that amendment is not subject to AB 676.

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Sling

JANUARY 10, 2023

Does your onboarding checklist consist of introducing yourself to the new employee, showing them their desk, and then telling them someone will be around shortly to get them started? If that sounds familiar, you’ve got a lot of room for improvement. That’s what we’re here to do: help you improve. In this article, the experts at Sling will show you how to onboard your employees the right way so they feel comfortable and confident.

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Gecko Hospitality

JANUARY 13, 2023

There is a deep and rich history in this industry of ours. In fact, the concept of hospitality is extremely old and is mentioned in writings dating back to Ancient Greece and Rome. The thought then was that hospitality to strangers was necessary to their religious well-being and in others. Some also believed that being hospitable would satisfy their own superstitious fears.

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The Rail

JANUARY 9, 2023

If you aren’t aware, the Federal Government is trying mightily to give you and your restaurant money. Lots of money as a matter of fact. It’s unlikely you missed the onslaught of advertising trying to convince that you too can benefit from the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) program. But, as always, you’re super busy and you’ve already gotten a ton of help from the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) and maybe even the RRF, which means it’s unlikely they’ll give you any more support.

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On August 30, 2023, the DOL unveiled a proposed overtime rule that would raise the weekly salary threshold under the Federal Labor Standards Act. Paycor is closely monitoring the proposal and will provide updates as new information becomes available.

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