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Experts Weigh In: What Are Key Challenges Restaurants Will Face in 2022?

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Manaagement (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders to discuss the key challenges they believe restaurants will face in 2022. Here are their insights. Frances Allen CEO at Checkers & Rally’s. We know we are not alone in navigating the labor crunch restaurants are facing. Knowing this will continue into 2022, we are continuing to focus on implementing technology that will help on-site team members streamline and efficiently perform their work to the best of t

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The Great Resignation: Tips for Attracting Top Talent to Your Bar

Sculpture Hospitality

Over the past year the "Great Resignation" has had a serious impact on the hospitality industry's ability to hire staff members. Restaurants and bars are operating with smaller teams than ever before, with many scaling back their operating hours to give their employees a break. That's because new employees are incredibly difficult to find right now.

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How To Hone Your Skills As A Restaurateur

Harbor Touch

Restaurateur sounds like an overtly fancy word, but a restaurateur simply refers to anyone who owns a restaurant. A chef, a retiree, a businessman, or even a celebrity can bear the title. However, just because anybody can own a restaurant doesn’t mean everybody should. It’s not easy to become a successful restaurateur. There’s a saying about deeds forming habits and habits forming character.

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A COOK FOR ALL AGES

Culinary Cues

The trials and tribulations associated with the restaurant business are many – it is not an endeavor for the faint of heart. Finding the right concept, building in the right location, finding, and training the best staff, nurturing the team, and creating a menu that reflects the needs of the guest and the passion of the cook is only the beginning. This is a profession for those with a need to express, but it is also a business with very slim profit margins so oftentimes the artist and the accoun

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

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.

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Hungry for Growth: The Restaurant Industry in 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

Some pandemic trends, consumer behaviors are here to stay. While restaurants continue to mitigate impacts caused by COVID-19, many have pivoted and found new ways to redefine the dining experience. Some have even developed lucrative new business models that they will continue to apply and scale in 2022. Consumers are showing similar signs of permanent behavioral change.

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How DoorDash and Postmates Make an Already Dangerous Job Worse

EATER

Getty Images. The day-to-day realities of a gig economy driver for DoorDash and Postmates: 12-hour days, bad tips, customer abuse, and parking tickets . Buy “One Fair Wage” at Amazon or Bookshop now. In 2013, Saru Jayaraman founded One Fair Wage to put an end to the tipped minimum wage, which, One Fair Wage has found , perpetuates racial and gender disparities in the hospitality industry.

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16 Types Of Employees And How To Motivate Them

Sling

Want to understand your employees better? Want to tailor your motivation tactics to keep everyone working at 100 percent? The answer is simple: learn which types of employees are on your team. No, we’re not talking nationality, age, gender, experience, and the like (that’s more about diversity ). When we refer to “type” in this case, we’re referring to dominant personality traits.

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Avoiding Warewashing Woes Ensures a Profitable Kitchen

Modern Restaurant Management

The best restaurants are those that keep back-of-house processes running smoothly to ensure a great front-of-house experience for guests. Expert food preparation results in appealing and delicious dishes, employee training reduces errors that can increase wait times and proper warewashing keeps plates, glasses and utensils spotless. In an increasingly digital world, one mistake can be costly.

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The Etiquette of Dining Out Has Changed (Again). Here’s How It’s Done.

EATER

Shutterstock/Eater. Things have changed a lot — here is how Eater editors navigate everything from choosing a restaurant to interacting with staff right now Thanks to vaccines and reopenings, U.S. diners have been able to return to restaurants in full force after the previous year of shutdowns. But a lot has changed, even as it’s now possible to dine out as we might have previously: There’s more planning required, both within your dining party and to secure the reservation; there are more option

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[Data] How Have The Shifts Changed For Those Working in The Restaurant Industry

7 Shifts

For restaurant staffing , a lot of talk has been centered around the labor shortage—and who isn't working. But what about the people that have been clocking in throughout the pandemic? How have the types and frequency of shifts changed from 2019 until today? To find out, we analyzed the types of shifts scheduled and time clocking data from over 13,000 restaurant locations in North America and Canada.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

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.

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Top-Rated Fort Greene Restaurants You Should Check Out

Restaurant Clicks

Fort Greene is one of the most diverse and accessible neighborhoods in Brooklyn, and it sits in the northwestern part of the borough. The area got its name from General Nathanael Greene, who supervised the construction of an American Revolutionary War-era fort in 1776. Fort Greene’s diversity is evident in its cultural history and thriving mix of casual restaurants & entertainment joints.

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NCR Reveals 2022 Hospitality Trends and Predictions

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant operators once again find themselves refocusing priorities and altering their plans for 2022. Here are some trends NCR is watching as move into 2022. Tackle the Labor Shortage with Hiring Incentives. While sales are trending higher, the National Restaurant Association reports three in four operators say recruitment and retention is their toughest challenge.

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An Eater’s Guide to Visiting (and Drinking) Champagne 

EATER

The patio at the Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa. From tastings on a vintage bullet boat to farm-to-table feasts in an old train depot, here’s where to eat, drink, and relax in France’s most famous wine region While France’s northeastern region of Champagne has always had its draws — picturesque villages, rolling hills, a labyrinthine network of underground chalk galleries, not to mention global name recognition — it’s only relatively recently that the iconic houses that forged its luxe reputati

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Plant Based Desserts to Boost Restaurant Profits This Winter

Cheetah

Reading Time: 5 minutes. A generation of conscious diners is seeking out vegan treats and plant based desserts. For restaurant operators, shifting to plant-based ‘cash-cows’ not only makes economic sense, but it has never been easier. This winter be sure to have at least two vegan desserts with massive profit margins on the menu to increase ticket sizes and improve your bottom line.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

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.

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Prospect Heights Bars You Should Visit For A Drink Tonight

Restaurant Clicks

Prospect Heights is one of the smallest neighborhoods in Brooklyn, but it’s got a big style all its own. The neighborhood has a long and rich history of cultural diversity, and in recent years has experienced an influx of new bars, restaurants, and retail shops. Where should you go if you want a beer, cocktail, or glass of wine in Prospect Heights?

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Managing Diner Expectations this Holiday Season

Modern Restaurant Management

Over the last 18 months, restaurants have managed incredibly difficult challenges, primarily driven by having to operate with new, constantly evolving safety guidelines. As the restaurant industry begins to rebuild itself, restaurants are now confronted with supply chain shortages as well as a labor shortage. These challenges are impacting menu availability, raising the prices of menu items, leading to short staffs, increasing wait times for diners, and changing operating hours and offerings.

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The Hottest New (Ghost) Restaurant Is TikTok

EATER

Make it go viral. | Virtual Dining Concepts. TikTok Kitchen will bring the internet’s most viral recipes to your door On the day that TikTok is making headlines for uhh other reasons , the platform has also announced that you no longer have to cook feta pasta yourself. The video-sharing platform has partnered with Virtual Dining Concepts, the brand behind MrBeast Burger, to launch the delivery-only TikTok Kitchen.

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How Restaurants and Bars are Addressing Workforce Challenges?

Sculpture Hospitality

After the past two years of lockdowns and restrictions on the hospitality industry, pent-up consumer demand means it should be a booming time for restaurants and bars.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

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.

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Colorado Springs Restaurants You Should Be Dining At This Week

Restaurant Clicks

A beautiful and scenic city, Colorado Springs – also referred to as Little London – provides an exquisite backdrop to any vacation or local activity. Surrounded by nature and various wildlife, the city is a place many choose to go back to time and time again. One thing that is at the top of everyone’s agenda when in Colorado Springs, whether as a local or a visitor on vacation, is where the top places to eat are located and what they serve.

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How Restaurateurs Can Foster Employee Retention During COVID-Driven Labor Shortages

Modern Restaurant Management

Customer-centric. Personalized. Customer experience management. If you’ve worked in the restaurant industry over the past decade, chances are you’ve heard these buzzwords championed as top business priorities and guiding principles for success. In the wake of the pandemic, many restaurants have reshaped their entire approach to customer engagement prioritizing frictionless digital experiences, expanded delivery options, and increased health and safety precautions.

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The Hottest Pop-Up Is at Your Local Restaurant

EATER

Cooks at Magna in Portland, OR. | Celeste Noche/EPDX. During the pandemic, restaurants have relied on pop-ups to fill quiet dining rooms When chef Libby Willis closed the doors to her beloved, queer Brooklyn diner MeMe’s in November 2020, she did so knowing that now, more than ever, it’s nigh impossible to open an independent food business in New York City.

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Returning to Profitability after COVID – How Restaurant Video Technology Can Help

Restaurant Technology Guys

While the restaurant industry remains in constant flux due to ever-changing COVID restrictions, a focus on return to profitability is crucial. Restaurant video technology will be front and center in those efforts. The post Returning to Profitability after COVID – How Restaurant Video Technology Can Help appeared first on Restaurant Technology Guys.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

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.

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11 Restaurants with Private Dining Rooms in Brooklyn

Restaurant Clicks

Whether you’re planning on moving to New York in the near future or just intend to visit the Big Apple for the weekend, knowing the best places to dine privately in Brooklyn will take your experience from average to amazing. After recently spending some time in the beloved burrow, it’s become clear that Brooklyn’s food scene leaves nothing out. A vibrant city with an eclectic art and food culture, this famous New York part of town is the perfect place to experience something new.

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What Trends Are You Seeing and What Can We Expect to See More of in 2022?

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their views on trends. Here are their insights. Frances Allen CEO at Checkers & Rally’s. Given the increase in off-premise, we expect to see more drive-thru’s similar in format to Checkers & Rally’s iconic double drive-thru model, which dedicates one lane to traditional consumer drive-thru service and one to e-commerce only, including pre-paid digital orders for pickup and third party-del

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Chipotle hides the assembly line, testing new online-order-only ‘Digital Kitchen’

EATER

Chipotle’s Digital Kitchen for Pickup & Delivery kind of looks like a regular Chipotle | Image: Chipotle. Chipotle announced it’s opening a new “Digital Kitchen” restaurant this month in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio (about 40 miles south of Cleveland) — which will exclusively accept online orders. Hungry customers should avoid knocking on that pickup window expecting to have their order taken.

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10 Ways Coffee Shops Can Make The Most Of Social Media

The Restaurant Times

Cafes and coffee shops across the world are discovering the power of social media. Since coffee shops need the in-person presence of customers to increase sales, they must develop a strong online presence to woo people and keep them coming back! Did you know that 50% of the United States population drink espresso, cappuccino, latte, or iced/cold coffees regularly?

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

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.

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Top 17 Restaurants in Prospect Heights

Restaurant Clicks

Prospect Heights is a Brooklyn neighborhood known for its cultural diversity. The area is home to the Brooklyn Nets basketball team. It’s also a great place to enjoy a variety of cuisine traditions. Visitors attending music and sporting events at Barclays Center can spill over to the craft bars and hipster restaurants on Vanderbilt and Washington Avenue.

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How the Meat Supply Chain Can Meet the Demands of a Food Service Industry in Turmoil

Modern Restaurant Management

Since the labor shortage across the supply chain is likely to persist past the short-term and with other costs also increasing, one of the few ways restaurants can maintain their margins without raising their prices is to find ingredients that have better yields and require less labor to prepare. Restaurants were under pressure long before the pandemic shifted the ground underneath them.

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Benefits Of Creating Daily Task Lists For Your Employees

Bizimply

Daily Task Lists are a great benefit to both you and your employees. See productivity and operations improve across your business. The post Benefits Of Creating Daily Task Lists For Your Employees appeared first on Bizimply.

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BRANDED FROM THE ROAD AT RLC

Foodable

Listen to "BRANDED FROM THE ROAD AT RLC" on Spreaker. In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “ The Finance Guy” were on the road at the Restaurant Leadership Conference in Arizona. Schatzberg and Frischling chat with Steve Heeley, chief executive officer at Pokéworks, Dirk Izzo, president and general manager at NCR Hospitality, Sterling Douglass, co-founder and chief executive officer at Chowly,Inc., and Alan Hickey, co-

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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.