Restaurant Engine
JULY 10, 2024
Modernize your menu to stay on top of the latest trends. Have you had the same menu for years? It may be time to change it. As trends and tastes change and grow, some restaurant owners find that adapting their menu can boost their profits. There are many ways to upgrade your menu. You can change the items, but you can also change the look of your menu and your descriptions.
Bottleneck Management
JULY 9, 2024
Pickles and Beer: A Dill-icious Duo Let’s talk pickles and beer. This timeless pairing has been a favorite forever, and it keeps getting better. We’ve rounded up what’s brining in the pickle and beer scene right now. A Classic Combo Pickles and beer have always complemented each other. The tangy, salty crunch of a good pickle can enhance the flavors of a crisp, refreshing beer.
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Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 10, 2024
Among the reasons restaurants fail (poor location, inadequate marketing, lack of staff and inventory control, uninspired menu, unreasonable pricing), customer theft is rarely on the radar. And yet, the diner who walks out with your logo beer mug is damaging your restaurant’s bottom line. After a guest thief takes what they want, the restaurant must purchase replacements and eventually report the thefts to their insurance company, which in the long run will raise their premiums, creating an
TastyIgniter
JULY 10, 2024
Seasonal and holiday marketing is a great way for restaurants to boost sales and engage customers. From special menus to festive decor and events, there are many creative ways to celebrate the seasons and draw in diners looking for a unique experience.
Advertiser: Paycor
AI is reshaping the business landscape, including HR. This guide is designed to help you understand and implement AI effectively for tangible benefits and a more strategic approach. Learn how to: Automate routine tasks Boost data insights Enhance employee experiences Drive HR’s strategic value Download the guide today!
Restaurant Business
JULY 8, 2024
The new product, from the company known for virtual restaurant brands including MrBreast Burger, is designed to help restaurants grow third-party delivery revenue with automated error management and dynamic pricing.
Margin Edge
JULY 11, 2024
MarginEdge | We took data from thousands of restaurants across the country and compiled a report to show sales trends for the month of June 2024.
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Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 9, 2024
May was a challenging month for restaurant companies. Shares of major quick-service restaurant (QSR) brands experienced double-digit drops, consumer confidence declined, and traffic at fast-food restaurants was down by 2.1 percent , according to the Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) Monthly Trends report. Will the summer sun heat up sales? The Summer Outlook Triple-digit temps might light up lagging traffic, but QSRs aren’t going to wait for the post-beach visits.
ChowNow
JULY 8, 2024
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Bermar America
JULY 11, 2024
Ah, the age-old question that has plagued us for over 300 years: what do you do with a bottle of wine after only having served a glass or two? Food storage is almost second nature to us at this point, and we certainly wouldn’t allow our food to go bad, let alone consume anything that. The post Why use a wine preservation system? appeared first on Bermar America | Professional Wine & Champagne Preservation Systems.
7 Shifts
JULY 12, 2024
Many operators struggle with low profit margins, and it’s easy to fall into this trap. In fact, the average restaurant profit margin just falls between 3% and 6%. By finding the right balance, you can avoid these pitfalls and ensure your business stays profitable. Let’s explore what this number means, how you can calculate it, what the average margin is for different types of restaurants, and the factors that can affect low profit margins.
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.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 8, 2024
At a time when the competition for the guest dollar and loyalty is fierce, it's a challenge to stand out. How can a brand develop a loyalty program that is relevant for a variety of guests? Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine connected with Christine Ralph, Director of Loyalty for HOA Brands, the parent company of Hooters and Hoots Wings, to discuss all things loyalty.
Culinary Cues
JULY 8, 2024
Finding your purpose, making a difference, and creating your legacy are underlying goals that every chef seems to hold close. How important is this and in the big scheme of things, does it really matter? We invest so much time in our craft, finding our cooking signature, promoting our personal brand and that of the restaurant(s) we represent, and finding ways to build a reputation – why?
Restaurant Business
JULY 10, 2024
In a deal that aims to avoid bankruptcy, the Bellevue, Washington-based fast-casual pizza chain has agreed to sell 100% of its equity to a Southern California-based group that has owned brands like Slater's 50/50, Project Pie and Patxi's Pizza.
ChowNow
JULY 10, 2024
Launching a restaurant is an exciting journey that can be filled with lots of twists and turns, but there’s a lot of effort and intention that goes into the process before you even open your doors to customers. For starters, it’s essential to start off with a well-structured and intentional restaurant business plan. This will help you not only secure funding for your restaurant, but also serve as a clear roadmap for your restaurant’s path to success.
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.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 11, 2024
Professionals in the restaurant industry are acutely aware of the importance of food safety, but its day-to-day implementation continues to be a challenge. Research shows that out of two million restaurant inspections between September 2022 and 2023, handwashing was the most common FDA food code violation (six percent), and 5.6 percent of violations were due to inadequate sanitization of food contact surfaces.
EATER
JULY 11, 2024
Shutterstock Podcast co-hosts Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley explore whether A2 milk actually provides relief for those who can’t consume dairy In the latest episode of Gastropod , co-hosts Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley answer a few of the great questions they’ve received from listeners over the years, including the mystery behind A2 milk. The two other questions answered in the episode: Are hush puppies racist?
Restaurant Business
JULY 11, 2024
Bombshells, the concept run by strip-club operator RCI Hospitality, posted a 16.2% drop in same-store sales.
7 Shifts
JULY 9, 2024
This post is adapted from our “What Restaurant Employees Want” report. Visit our report page to download the full report , which features insights from 1500 active restaurant employees and industry experts. In the rapidly evolving hospitality industry, flexibility has emerged as a critical factor in attracting and retaining employees. According to the 2024 report from 7shifts, a striking 56% of restaurant employees value flexible scheduling.
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.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 12, 2024
Water is a precious resource that is becoming more scarce. The United States Environmental Protection Agency found that water used in hospitality and food service establishments accounts for an estimated 15 percent of the total water use in commercial and institutional establishments, amounting to an average of 25,000 gallons per day. With 58 percent of consumers prioritizing sustainability when dining out, embracing sustainability within restaurant operations isn’t just a goal, but
EATER
JULY 9, 2024
Photo by @gel0sh0ts /courtesy Abacá It’s “Loewe tomato” summer. Of course trompe l’oeil tomato dishes have made it onto restaurant menus. The “tomatoes” recently served as dessert at the Parisian restaurant Carbonis were not, in fact, tomatoes at all. The work of pastry designer Alina Prokopenko , small mounds of vanilla sponge cake, strawberry compote, praline, and tomato-infused caramel were shrouded beneath glazed, red ganache and topped with the leaves and stem of real tomatoes to complete t
Restaurant Business
JULY 11, 2024
Explore the latest insights into consumer spending and value decisions amidst ongoing inflation. Learn how rising food-away-from-home (FAFH) costs impact behaviors and discover strategies for targeting key demographics and addressing operator challenges in our current economic environment.
SpotOn
JULY 9, 2024
According to user reviews, SpotOn was awarded Best Support and Highest User Adoption in Small Business Restaurant POS SpotOn received the highest marks among its competition across categories, including quality of support, ease of use, and user adoption San Francisco , July 9, 2024 — SpotOn , a leading provider of cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) systems, received significant accolades in the Summer 2024 Grid® Report for Restaurant POS.
Advertiser: Paycor
Get Paycor’s guide, based on a survey of 3,000+ professionals, and learn why successful companies are: Almost 80% more likely to identify top talent through formal systems 40% more likely to protect managers’ time spent on coaching 83% more likely to plan to upskill their teams and more!
Chowly
JULY 11, 2024
Introduction In today’s fast-paced business environment, the concept of Return on Investment (ROI) is widely recognized as a key measure of success. ROI traditionally focuses on the financial return gained from investments in resources, technology, or strategies. However, for restaurant operators, another equally important metric is emerging: Return on Time (ROT).
EATER
JULY 11, 2024
Kevin J. Miyazaki/Knopf Just in time for peach season, it’s a beautiful meeting of Italian and American cooking Back in 2017, Renato Poliafito had just left Baked, the beloved Brooklyn bakery he co-founded in 2005. He thought he might write a book, part-cookbook, part-memoir, focused on the desserts and pastry of Italy. His agent wasn’t sold on the idea, so Poliafito decided to move forward with another idea, this one for Ciao, Gloria , the effervescent Brooklyn coffee shop, cafe, and bakery he
Restaurant Business
JULY 11, 2024
The hip-hop group said a 2022 social media video featured parts of the hit song without their permission.
The Restaurant Group
JULY 11, 2024
T he Importance of Conducting a Feasibility Study for Your Restaurant Opening a restaurant is a passion project for many. Crafting their own menu, creating a space where people can share meals and strengthen bonds, and having a place to call one’s own are, after all, compelling motivators. However, if you’re an aspiring restauranteur, you shouldn’t skip some crucial preliminary steps.
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.
Future Food
JULY 7, 2024
By Allan Forsdick Food & Consumables Procurement in Clubs & Pubs In the Club industry, beverage procurement is often meticulously planned and managed through contracts and pour targets. However, food procurement tends to be more arbitrary, often left to the discretion of the Chef or kitchen manager. This approach can lead to issues including spiralling food costs, inconsistent quality, and missed opportunities to leverage the Club’s purchasing power.
Crunchtime
JULY 10, 2024
We're delighted to announce the launch of nominations for the second annual Ops Excellence Awards at Crunchtime. These awards celebrate those who have leveraged Crunchtime’s solutions to achieve unparalleled operational excellence. This is your team’s chance to shine and be celebrated for your dedication, innovation, and hardwork, which has raised the bar for your business and the industry at large.
Restaurant Business
JULY 9, 2024
The spicy fast-casual chicken chain has signed a deal to open 60 restaurants in the region, with the first locations to open in London.
EATER
JULY 9, 2024
Giving Centerpoint a run for its money, the Whataburger app proves it’s good for more than just ordering burgers
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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