7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Imagine pouring your heart and soul into your restaurant, only to watch your tables remain empty night after night. One of the building blocks you must put in place before starting a restaurant is market research. Just like a well-crafted mission statement will help guide your business decisions, identifying and understanding your target customers and competitors through restaurant market research will give your business a competitive edge.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Faced with rising labor costs and increasingly price-sensitive customers, restaurant brands are exploring new ways to balance profitability with consumer expectations. One of the most debated strategies is dynamic pricing, which adjusts based on demand and other variables. Although dynamic pricing is a staple in industries like travel and hospitality, its application in fast food is uncharted territory.

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Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Monthly Second Helping: The Latest Hot Topic in the Industry How the 2024 Presidential Election Impacted Restaurants What’s the Monthly Second Helping? Every Month Black Box Intelligence releases the latest data in our Out of the Box. But we want to dive deeper into the latest hot topics, takes, and insights we are seeing industry-wide. That’s where our new series “Monthly Second Helping” comes in.

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Crunchtime

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The average restaurant profit margin is only around 6-9%. Even small mistakes can eat away at these thin margins, and put your business at risk. Restaurants are facing a critical challenge to maintain profitability in this highly competitive industry, and unexpected costs and inefficiencies can quickly erode profits. In this article, we’ll identify the top factors that shrink profit margins, while giving you strategies to minimize their impact and boost your bottom line.

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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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SpotOn

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

While some restaurants offer guests a wine menu to showcase their many drink options, others allow guests to bring their own bottle of wine (also known as BYOB). Corkage fees are typically found in casual dining and fine dining restaurants, encouraging guests to select a bottle from the restaurant, instead of bringing their own.  Corkage fees could be tricky for both guests and restaurants.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Matcha is gaining popularity at cafes around the world. | Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images #MatchaTok is in shambles On a trip to Japan in early November, Erica Lee, a TikTok creator , had one main goal: to get matcha powder. A novice matcha drinker, Lee travels to Japan often and always buys one or two tins. “They expire very fast,” she says. This time though, it was harder than usual to find the matcha she was looking for.

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Sante

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Theme park visitors now expect immersive food and beverage experiences that enhance their overall enjoyment, driven by Generation Alpha and Millennial preferences. This evolution sees food becoming integral to theme park storytelling, with significant revenue implications. Automation and unique concepts like themed drinks are rising trends in this competitive entertainment landscape.

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The Eat Restaurant

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Want to make your restaurant the talk of the town this holiday season? We’ve compiled the top 25 restaurant holiday promotions that will help you draw in customers and boost sales. Whether it’s introducing special menus or hosting themed events, these strategies are designed to make your restaurant a must-visit festive spot.

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TastyIgniter

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Discover Gordon Ramsay's proven Instagram marketing strategies for restaurants, from creating stunning visual content to mastering audience engagement. Learn how to build a powerful social media presence that drives customer growth and brand recognition.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As a restaurant manager or operator, you are the driving force in productivity – leading your staff and keeping customers happy. However, productivity is more easily trained than managed. Many restaurant operators juggle multiple locations, and adding managers adds another link in the chain of command to manage. Staff productivity plays the largest role in restaurant revenue, which is why it’s so important to invest in your recruiting and hiring strategies, finding like-minded individuals to m

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Taking the time to be grateful is so refreshing. We live in an information overload society where fear of missing something leaves us attached to our phones and televisions seeking the latest catastrophe, political misstep, impending sense of doom, or vision of the apocalypse. It can be overwhelming, pointing us down a very dark path. Taking the time to step away from all of that, looking up to the light and reflecting on how fortunate we are is cleansing and very, very important.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

It's beginning to look like a festive holiday season at workplaces as office party attendance and budgets are rising, according to ezCater's first-ever Workplace Holiday Party Trends Report , which reveals emerging trends and insights from 1,600+ employees and decision-makers nationwide. Kaushik Subramanian, Chief Revenue Officer at ezCater, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine that the report allows restaurants to predict seasonal trends and prepare their offerings as workpl

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EATER

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The menu, which includes the ever-popular fry bread taco, tells a story of connection, innovation, and respect for legacy and Indigenous culinary traditions. | Courtesy of Marielba Alvarez / Smithsonian Institution Where to find manoomin rice cakes, “kick-ass buffalo chili,” fry bread tacos, and stunning Indigenous artwork As a We Wai Kai First Nation member , I know that food connects Indigenous people to our history, traditions, and stories.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Executive Summary Location: Southern Illinois and Indiana Restaurant Type: Family-run QSR serving pizza and sandwiches # of Locations: 5 # of Employees: Around 100 Problem: Difficulty tracking employee availability, delivering schedules, finding coverage for shifts, and overall communication Solution: An app where employees can see their schedules, swap shifts, and chat with the team A secret family recipe Dotted along the southern Illinois-Indiana border lie five pizzerias owned by three genera

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Managing payroll manually in restaurants is time-consuming and error-prone. Payroll automation solves these issues by streamlining tasks like tracking hours, distributing tips, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Here’s why it matters and how to get started: Key Benefits : Automatically tracks hours, tips, and shifts. Reduces errors and ensures accurate, on-time payments.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Suddenly we find that 2024 is almost behind us now but Future Food would like to share with you the trends and insight that we see across the food and hospitality sector. Despite the challenges posed by rising living costs and shifting consumer spending patterns, the food and hospitality sector continues to adapt to meet the needs and wants of consumers in Australia.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

If you were to ask people who enjoy the finer things in life about the hallmarks of a luxury hotel, you would likely get responses that include quality, consistency, and service. These are indeed the table stakes when it comes to delivering premium experiences. But what if your menu was telling your guests something about luxury? In the January 23, 2024 New York Times article,“The Menu Trends That Define Dining Right Now,” the publication gathered 121 menus from restaurants all over

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

As the first and last point of contact for guests, a hostess sets the tone for every diner’s experience. Whether it’s managing reservations, coordinating with servers, or handling situations with grace, a skilled hostess brings a mix of warmth, professionalism, and operational expertise to the table. With these hostess interview questions, you can find the right candidates with the perfect combination of technical and interpersonal skills to create a seamless dining experience.

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Advertiser: Paycor

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Lavu helps restaurants improve efficiency, manage growth, and enhance customer service. It’s a cloud-based POS system tailored for restaurants, offering tools like inventory management, employee scheduling , and CRM. With features like dual pricing to cut credit card fees, real-time inventory tracking, and integrations with QuickBooks and Uber Eats, Lavu simplifies operations for businesses of all sizes.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

A steep surge in closings is providing the resellers with an unprecedented inventory and a like-sized opportunity.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Elena Veselova/Shutterstock Sweet potato creme brulee, sweet potato casserole, loaded sweet potatoes, and more The sweet potato is a humble root vegetable that doesn’t necessarily need a whole lot to be delicious. A drizzle of olive oil, some salt, and ample roasting time is enough to make a perfectly acceptable side dish this Thanksgiving. The sweet potato, however, can be so much more than a simple side dish.

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Restaurant Engine

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Choose the platforms that resonate with your target audience for the best success. According to one survey , 62% of respondents check a restaurant’s social media before deciding to dine there. In addition, 42% of respondents prefer social media to search engines when they are looking for new restaurants. What do these two statistics tell you as a restaurateur?

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Advertiser: Paycor

Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Real-time inventory systems help restaurants cut food waste , save money, and improve operations. Here’s how: Track Stock in Real-Time : Monitor inventory levels instantly to avoid overstocking or understocking. Reduce Spoilage : Get alerts for expiring items and use the FIFO method to manage perishable goods. Forecast Demand : Use sales data to predict future needs and order the right quantities.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The chief executive of the fast-food sandwich giant will retire at the end of the year. Carrie Walsh, who heads the company’s operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, will take over as interim CEO.

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The Eat Restaurant

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Discover essential tips for successfully running a restaurant. Learn practical strategies to enhance operations and boost customer satisfaction. Read more!

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SpotOn

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

"Gastropub" has become a popular restaurant industry term, alongside "fast casual" and "small plates." The term gastropub combines "gastronomy" and "pub," promising high quality food and drinks and a down-to-earth, casual vibe. In contrast to traditional pubs, gastropubs are equal parts restaurant and drinking establishment.

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Running a restaurant is tough, and poor inventory management can make it even harder. Wasted food, stock shortages, and manual tracking errors all lead to higher costs and lost profits. That’s where POS inventory tools step in to help. Key Ways POS Systems Save Restaurants Money: Real-Time Tracking : Automatically updates stock levels as orders are placed, reducing waste and preventing stockouts.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Rick Poon/Alfred A. Knopf Sonoko Sakai’s miso apple pie recipe celebrates kakushi aji, or the Japanese idea of including a secret ingredient that elevates an entire dish Apple pie is a Thanksgiving classic, but sometimes classics can stand to be revamped. Enter Sonoko Sakai’s miso apple pie recipe from her most recent cookbook, Wafu Cooking. Sakai’s apple pie is a tribute to the simple slab pie recipe her mother made when Sakai was growing up, but spruced up with the salty, earthy addition of mi

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The popularity of dips on menus and social media is pushing operators to take the trend in new directions. No forks required.

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Qu

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

At Qu, we believe technology should do more than keep your restaurant running—it should propel your business beyond. While many solutions simply check the boxes, we’re building the tools of tomorrow, today. Our stable yet flexible platform gives you the control to tackle today’s challenges and future-proof your operations. This Fall Product Highlight isn’t just a showcase—it’s an opportunity to go beyond the ordinary.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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