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2 Factors that Will Determine Restaurant Ops Success in 2023, and How to Achieve Them

Crunchtime

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

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Tik Tok Marketing Proves Profitable

Modern Restaurant Management

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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7 Tips to Properly Promote an Event at Your Restaurant

Restaurant Engine

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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THE COOK’S ADRENALINE RUSH

Culinary Cues

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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Planning Your Restaurants Path to Profitability

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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Remember the pandemic? What a difference 3 years make

Restaurant Business

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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Murky Forecast for Restaurants?

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant operators are “braced for potential challenges” this year, according to the latest National Restaurant Association Business Conditions survey Currently, 50 percent of operators across the U.S. expect to be less profitable in 2023. Rising food, labor and energy/utility costs pose significant challenges heading into 2023. The majority of small and midsize U.S. business leaders anticipate a recession in 2023, according to JPMorgan Chase’s 2023 annual Business Leaders Ou

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Here Comes the Holiday Party: Seven Dos and Don’ts for Rewarding Restaurant Staffers

Modern Restaurant Management

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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What is syphon brewing & how does it affect coffee extraction?

Perfect Daily Grind

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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How to Stand Out in a Competitive Non-Alcoholic Beverage Market

The Rail

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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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Commercial Flat Top Griddle Care

Wasserstrom

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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How AI Alleviates Restaurant Pain Points

Modern Restaurant Management

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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“Family, History & Heritage” - Domaine des Graves d’Ardonneau

The Wine Knitter

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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Dry January Mocktails

Bottleneck Management

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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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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How to Promote Technology Adoption in Restaurants

Restaurant Technology Guys

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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Taking a Trip Down Sweetlane

Modern Restaurant Management

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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Where to Eat in 2023

EATER

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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9 PMS Integrations to Help Boost Efficiency

The Eat Restaurant

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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Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Loyalty Strategy

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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Onboarding Checklist: How to Onboard Your Employees the Right Way

Sling

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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California Amends Franchise Law: What Restaurants Need to Know

Modern Restaurant Management

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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The Many Lives of Banana Ketchup

EATER

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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9 PMS Integrations to Help Boost Efficiency

The Eat Restaurant

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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2024 Restaurant Spending Trends to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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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The Evolution of Hospitality: From Ancient Traditions to Modern Day Experiences and the Many Innovations Along the Way

Gecko Hospitality

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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What’s on the Menu — January 13, 2023

Modern Restaurant Management

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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In-N-Out to open first East Coast territory office in Tennessee

Restaurant Business

The fast-food chain will start opening restaurants in the state in 2026, potentially opening up growth East of the Mississippi.

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In-N-Out Is Headed East After Years of Insisting It Wouldn’t

EATER

An In-N-Out in LA. | George Rose/Getty Images. The California burger chain is opening a territory office outside of Nashville to oversee expansion After decades of only slinging its burgers west of the Mississippi, California chain In-N-Out has announced plans for an eastward expansion. According to Restaurant Business , the chain will open its first “territory office” in the eastern United States in Tennessee in the coming months, with plans for In-N-Out’s first locations to arrive in the state

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2024 Payroll Calendar Templates

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.