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Restaurant Standard Operating Procedures: What They Are and How to Enforce Them.

FreshCheq

You might operate a few convenience stores. Alternatively, you may run hundreds of restaurant locations. In either case, you know what needs to get done and how to do it right to make your business work.

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Customer Intelligence Is Key to Revolutionizing Restaurants Inside and Out

Modern Restaurant Management

It may not look like it at first glance, but every interaction you have with your guests generates data. From the moment they set foot inside your restaurant to the first time they log onto your website, your customers are sharing vital pieces of information that can fundamentally change how your brand operates. To understand what customer intelligence is, we have to define what it means for restaurants.

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Improving Restaurant Inventory Management to Beat Rising Food Prices

Restaurant365

Restaurant inventory management plays a key role in overcoming rising food prices. Logistics challenges and labor shortages have fueled rising food prices at the wholesale level. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the November Producer Price Index, a measure of wholesale prices, up 9.6% from a year ago. Rising food prices have had an impact on the food sector for some time, with ingredient values above levels for the same time last year.

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Is the ‘Future of Food’ the Future We Want?

EATER

At the Food on Demand conference in Las Vegas, the food service industry laid out its vision for a future in which customers never have to wait. Just don’t think too hard about how that’d work. The conference room at the Bellagio hotel swelled with the horns of “Ride of the Valkyries.” On a theater-sized screen set up at the front, I watch as a drone flies over a low, sunny suburb, bypassing highways and beaches and nondescript homes, where in the backyards everyone cranes their necks to see wha

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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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Ultimate Guide to Maui Seafood Restaurants

Restaurant Clicks

As Hawaii’s second-largest island, Maui has around a million visitors annually. The island is known for its beautiful, white-sand beaches, culture, and of course, delicious restaurants. People flock to Maui for the surf, the sacred Iao Valley, the potential for seeing humpback whales, and so much more. What I love the most, though, is the abundance of fresh seafood and so many restaurants to order it from.

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8 Outdoor Dining Ideas to Increase Your Winter Patio Sales

Restaurant365

It is hard to believe that it has been almost two years of restaurants adjusting operations due to COVID-19. Yet, unfortunately, it looks as if we are to have another winter season of adjustments ahead with the Omnicron variant predicted to peak in the United States in January of 2022. The resurgence of the virus will increase the demand for outdoor dining options.

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How the Pandemic Knocked Chefs Off Their Pedestal 

EATER

In an excerpt from his book “The Next Supper,” Corey Mintz calls for a future in which workers are celebrated above chefs For months now the restaurant industry has endured deep upheaval. The pandemic has changed the way restaurants need to operate on every level and, a recent book argues, many of these changes are ones restaurateurs should have considered well before a global crisis forced their hands.

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Where to Get Brunch in Asheville This Weekend

Restaurant Clicks

Asheville, North Carolina, is one of the best places on the east coast of the United States to visit when you’re craving a hike and city getaway. It’s the perfect combination of beautiful mountain views and atmosphere with a decent-sized city for you to frolic through. While the city may be known for having one of the largest concentrations of breweries on the east coast, there’s more to Asheville’s food and beverage scene than craft breweries.

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Six Reasons Promo and Gift Cards Will Be Driving Restaurant Trends in 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry has survived nearly two years of the global pandemic, adapting to ensure they provide the best possible experience for new and returning customers. Convenience, digital accessibility, and safety reign supreme. Among all the trends forecasted for hospitality establishments in 2022, restaurant gift cards are one of the most powerful tools in your tool belt.

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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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A People-Focused Organization Bringing the “Coolest” Hospitality

Foodable

Listen to "99. A People-Focused Organization Bringing the “Coolest” Hospitality" on Spreaker. The Fast Casual Nation Podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurants who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. In this episode, I chat with Amanda Powell, vice president at Coolgreens about their training program, fresh food vending machines, and expansion plans.

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10 Platforms Making it Easier for Chefs & Caterers to Scale Up Their Food Business

The Food Corridor

Chefs and caterers are always looking to reach more members of the public with their delicious food. And although a chef may be a genius at turning humble ingredients into a culinary masterpiece – that doesn’t mean marketing their business comes as easily to them, especially in this overwhelming and confusing age of digital markets. With private events difficult to arrange and more consumers happy to order food for delivery, caterers and independent chefs have new opportunities; and therefore, n

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Maui Brunch Guide: Where to Go This Weekend

Restaurant Clicks

Maui is a beautiful island in the chain of the Hawaiian Islands. It is a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors from across the globe. The crystal clear waters and pristine beaches make this island a tropical paradise full of activities. You’ll likely work up quite an appetite after a morning spent hiking, scuba diving off of the coast, or learning about the island’s native and cultural history.

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Deafness in Foodservice

Modern Restaurant Management

Although not produce related, our team is involved in foodservice and having a child working in the industry, I learn insights that reach beyond produce. In recent years this includes the challenges that a deaf / hard of hearing individual experiences in foodservice with the progression of hearing loss my daughter is experiencing. It is our hope that in sharing these challenges, that our industries can glean insights so they can be more inclusive to the talent within the deaf community and provi

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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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5 Tactics for Restaurant Profitability in 2022

ChowNow

To say that 2020 devastated restaurant profitability would be an understatement. More than 110,000 restaurants closed permanently or long term, according to the National Restaurant Association. And as an owner or employee of a restaurant, no one is more uniquely aware of the challenges faced than you. . In this blog, we’ve compiled tactics for restaurant profitability that will help you start 2022 on the right foot.

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Attrition Rate: Definition, Benefits, And Calculation

Sling

Attrition rate is one of those numbers that many managers avoid, often because they’re not familiar with it or what it means for their business. But this variable can provide valuable insight into the inner workings of your company and help you streamline the way your team operates. In this article, we discuss attrition rate in all its glory and provide a step-by-step guide to crunching the numbers for yourself.

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The Last Days of Mexico City’s Cafes Chinos

EATER

The famous bread at Café Allende is displayed in the window. At these working-class diners, chilaquiles sit on the menu alongside chop suey and cafe lechero. But these once-crucial footholds for Chinese immigrants are on their last legs. I’m sitting with a giant plate of chop suey beneath the painted gaze of Martin de Porres, the Catholic saint of racial harmony.

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Restaurants Implementing Technology Today Are Better Prepared for the Disruptions of Tomorrow

Modern Restaurant Management

The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and its echoing effects have heavily impacted the restaurant industry, and as a result it continues to experience many restrictions. Indoor dining closures, staff shortages and the supply chain are ongoing issues, especially as the Delta and Omicron variants continue to spread. The restaurant industry lost $240 billion in profits in 2020 , and in 2021 is projected to fall about $167.5 billion short of pre-pandemic levels, showing that a return to normalcy is not quite

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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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Dagmar Symes On How The Restaurant Business Is Evolving In Saudi Arabia

The Restaurant Times

Starting her career with the leading hotels of the world, Dagmar previously worked in various luxury properties in France, Switzerland, and her native Germany. Her first General Manager position was at Hotel Chateau Grand Barrail in Saint Emilion, France. She then spent 12 years in a managerial capacity in the luxury jewelry business and worked in flagship stores of renowned brands such as BVLGARI and Louis Vuitton in France and Germany where she held the position of Marketing Director, before r

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Restaurants in Marco Island With Waterfront Views

Restaurant Clicks

If you’re planning a trip to Marco Island, or even if you live there year-round, you’re going to want to learn about all the absolutely best places to eat by the water since that’s pretty much the main attraction. The waterways of Marco Island are world-famous for being crystal-clear and beautiful, as well as total hotspots for fishing and boating, so it makes sense that you’d want to eat at a waterfront restaurant while you’re here.

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Podcast 4: How to Make LinkedIn More Effective: for Chefs, Restaurant Managers & Owners

Ken Burgin

Want to be taken seriously as a professional? A good LinkedIn profile is essential, and this means more than just dropping your CV into a new location. It can also be a powerful marketing channel for your business. People who want to know more about you for a job, as a referee or for a professional opportunity will always Google your name – your LinkedIn profile will appear high up on the first search page, and usually influences their opinion.

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Pest Trends for 2022: The Year of the Rodent

Modern Restaurant Management

As the world continues to recover from the COVID 19-pandemic, much of the business and operational world has shifted. Labor and supply shortages continue to impact everything from grocery stores, to restaurants and distribution centers. One thing that is not in short supply for many of these commercial spaces: pests. Rentokil pest experts across the country expect to see an increase in pest activity in 2022.

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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 Controversy of Third-Party Food Delivery Services?

Goliath Consulting

The demand for food delivery services increased when COVID-19 emerged. These third-party delivery services provide independent delivery personnel to deliver food to customers through their apps with a delivery fee and tip for the delivery driver. Most restaurants benefitted from these third-party food delivery services, but other restaurants did not have the same success rate.

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Top 15 Restaurants in Venice

Restaurant Clicks

Home to the world-famous Venice Beach, Venice is one of the most popular parts of Los Angeles to visit, and for fantastic reasons, not least of which are the pristine waters and soft sands of the Pacific Ocean. For me, though, I love Venice because of all the places to eat around the city that serve up cuisine you just won’t find in other cities around the country.

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Feasibility Studies For The Restaurant Industry

The Restaurant Group

What, Why, And How. The restaurant industry is one of the most competitive and demanding industries in the United States. A lot of this is because it’s incredibly hard to find and acquire a new diner. It’s even harder for restaurants to compete with fellow restaurants, especially when factors such as price, convenience, and location come into play.

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How to drive traffic to your hospitality website

Typsy

In today’s digital world, directing people to your hospitality website is like pushing party-goers to one club over another. The only way to get them there is by standing out from the competition and appealing to who they are. You must do the same thing to drive traffic to your hospitality website, stand out from the millions of other hospitality websites on the internet today and understand your target audience enough to interest them.

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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.