Restaurant Den

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Thriving restaurants are the product of dozens, if not hundreds, of small things going right. It’s all about consistency. Every diner should get an equally great experience with every visit. If they have a sensational meal, then you better believe they’ll bring their friends and family along next time. And guess what? They’ll expect the […]. The post How to Bring Your Restaurant’s Employee Scheduling to the Next Level appeared first on Restaurant Den.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 1, 2020

We eat with our eyes first, and you can be certain that customers see what your food looks like before they decide to push go on delivery or sit down at the table. Whether they’re checking out your Google reviews, scrolling through Instagram, or browsing your site, high-quality restaurant food photography is essential to how diners experience your business online.

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Sante

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

As this unusual year ends, we may yearn for a boost to our spirits. Whether you seek beverages for gifting or sharing at small gatherings, here is a panel of drinks to match diverse palates. Deborah Grossman. Here are several categories for selecting holiday beverages. From wines to impress and surprise to bubbles for celebrating and winter reds for sipping, take your pick for you or your favorite holiday family and friends.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2020

With new health and safety guidelines and constantly-evolving regulations, restaurant owners are faced with unique challenges to continue delivering a positive dining experience to customers. And while the pressures of the pandemic continue, customer loyalty can play a role in whether or not restaurants will sink or swim. It's reported that with as little as a five percent increase in customer retention, a business can improve its overall profits by up to 25 percent.

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 4, 2020

COVID-19 and social distancing regulations have forced consumers into isolation. Naturally, consumers have been eager to find ways to feel normal and relieve the stress caused by living through a pandemic. Many have looked to the restaurant industry, keen to get their hands on their favorite dishes from the safety of their homes. This increased demand for online ordering and delivery, paired with various social distancing regulations, caused a massive shift in the restaurant industry.

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Food Business

DECEMBER 4, 2020

In the months since our first surge, COVID has been a dull annoyance. Now, we need to pay attention, and put as much effort into growing online ordering, newsletters and social media. I’m giving three examples that specifically focus on methods that are working. This is our topic, and we are going to get into glorious detail. Here are some excellent examples.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Perhaps the biggest question on restaurateurs’ minds right now is: “Do I plan for the 2021 I was expecting, or can I just go back to 2019?” After all, the news is swarming with stories about vaccines that seem to be working. We’re also seeing a troubling shift towards apathy and exhaustion that has us wondering if rules will be followed anyway—just as the third surge of COVID arrives.

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Typsy

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Once a fringe concept within the hospitality industry, sustainability has become a hot trend as we dive deeper into the 21st century. And for good reason — in a world under the continual threat of a pandemic, sustainability is more important than ever, from both an environmental and financial standpoint. In today’s blog post, guest contributor Beau Peters is back to talk us through how green initiatives can save you money while saving the planet.

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Sculpture Hospitality

DECEMBER 3, 2020

There are a few major costs in any restaurant business, including your equipment, inventory , utilities and your point-of-sale (POS) system. There’s one other cost that absolutely must be managed properly, and that’s labor cost.

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Indoor Media

DECEMBER 2, 2020

While we’re still in the midst of a long, seemingly never-ending pandemic, there is still work to be done. At the beginning of the coronavirus crisis, courthouses around the country closed their doors, and many wondered what would happen to “business as usual” for clerks and lawyers. Today, not only are courthouses back open, but the majority of law firms have stopped working remotely, and many are eager to get clients back in their doors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The holidays are known to be one of the busiest times of the year for restaurants. Between mid-shopping meals, family dinners, and work parties, restaurants prepare for their schedule to book up quickly. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic, this year has thrown a curveball for everyone. Many restaurants have had to alter how they serve customers, and some have had to close their indoor dining and become creative with extending patio season.

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The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Shakir Haq, CEO of Empire Group of Restaurants, holds a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. The Empire Restaurant was started back in 1966 by Mr. Abdul Rahim Haji, and now it is carried on by their third generation. It is a unique place, where every creation and every element has its own meaning because they contribute to creating a journey to re-discover the gastronomic culture.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Photo: winnond /Shutterstock. Plus, delivery workers are burned out, and more news to start your day Some restaurants are resisting shutdown orders as second COVID-19 wave surges. As restaurants face a new round of indoor dining shutdown orders amid rising coronavirus cases and colder weather, some are choosing to stay open in spite of the legal and public health consequences, arguing that it’s the only way that their businesses can make it through the pandemic.

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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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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Certainly, 2020 brought challenges for the restaurant industry that most owners and operators didn’t see coming. COVID-19 has prompted massive changes in how restaurants operate. Some restaurants were forced to pivot quickly to off-premise channels to deal with local business restrictions, changing menus toward a delivery focus. Other restaurants had to shift operations to a limited-capacity model, adjusting labor and food costs to match new sales levels.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Selling a restaurant can be a challenging and time-consuming process. Often the most difficult part of the sale comes with managing your emotions as the owner and approaching the sale objectively. As a business broker, I have facilitated dozens of restaurant sales and have provided a few ideas that will hopefully help you position your business in the best light for sale and also make the process easier.

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Indoor Media

DECEMBER 4, 2020

If you’ve been to this blog before, you know that we believe different businesses need different advertising solutions. A lot of this is because the sales cycle differs for different companies, so it’s important to understand where to position yourself in this process. To make it easy, we’ll quickly break this down. For any company, the sales cycle moves from Awareness to Consideration to Decision Making.

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Key Restaurant Industry Takeaways for 2020 – Challenges and Innovations. With a challenging and unprecedented 2020 nearly behind us, it is useful to take stock and pause to review the year’s challenges and opportunities. The pandemic has upended the hospitality industry. The restaurant industry specifically has been plagued with never-ending challenges, difficulties, and, inevitably, closures.

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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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Deliverect

DECEMBER 1, 2020

With the festive season in full swing, pubs, bars and restaurants are looking for ways to bring in some extra holiday revenue to make up for this tough year. And because alcoho l makes up between 20 and 25% of a restaurant’s income , it’s important to find new ways of moving it - especially in times like these. While alcohol delivery services are nothing new, they're more important now than ever.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. PJ's Hopes to Open 187 Locations Throughout Florida in Next 10 Years. PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans plans for rapid expansion throughout Florida with hopes to bring 187 new locations within the next 10 years. “Florida is an ideal market for us because there is an unmatched synergy between the sunshine state and our hometown of New Orl

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Indoor Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

These days there’s a lot of talk about “organic content,” so it’s important to get informed. In as far as organic vs. paid content, the distinction seems pretty clear. When you run a search on Google, most of the results that appear will be “organic,” which means they appear because they’re relevant, reliable, and no one has paid for you to view it.

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The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The restaurant business relies heavily on customer data. That is why conducting market research, and customer analysis is considered a significant aspect of the industry. Fortunately, Google has made it easier for restaurant operators to access real-time customer data with Google Trends. The platform is not only simple to work with, but it is also robust and intuitive to boost your restaurant’s market strategy. .

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Deliverect

DECEMBER 1, 2020

With the festive season in full swing, pubs, bars and restaurants are looking for ways to bring in some extra holiday revenue to make up for this tough year. And because alcoho l makes up between 20 and 25% of a restaurant’s income , it’s important to find new ways of moving it - especially in times like these. While alcohol delivery services are nothing new, they're more important now than ever.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2020

In this week's episode of The Main Course host Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia talk franchising with Dan Rowe, Founder & CEO of Fransmart. Rowe specializes in finding the next big thing in the franchise world. For more than 20 years, he has identified and grown brands like Five Guys Burgers & Fries, QDOBA Mexican Grill and The Halal Guys from small unit businesses to the powerhouse chains they are today.

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Transact

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

TransAct is presenting at the 2020 NACS Crack the Code Experience, which is a four-week virtual event that features education sessions and exhibitor showrooms of the convenience store industry. Each week during the event, retailers vote for the best products in every category and the results are tallied to produce the “top 10 Cool New Products”. With nearly 80 exhibitors and more than 165 products, the BOHA!

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Sculpture Hospitality

DECEMBER 1, 2020

For many restaurant guests the dining experience is simple. You order your meal, you enjoy your experience at the venue, you eat your dish, you pay your bill and then you go home and either leave a positive review on the internet or tell a friend about your experience.

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