Sat.Dec 18, 2021 - Fri.Dec 24, 2021

article thumbnail

Top 4 Ghost Kitchens Compared

Cheetah

Reading Time: 4 minutes. Ghost kitchens, a delivery-only restaurant model with no physical space for dine-in, have become essential lifelines during the pandemic. But even in a post-pandemic world, they are a wonderful way for restaurants to take advantage of the delivery boom , and perfect for new virtual or ghost restaurant entrepreneurs who are interested in a delivery-only enterprise.

article thumbnail

How Restaurant Finance Teams Can Support Operations to Increase Profitability

Restaurant365

As a restaurant finance or accounting leader, you and your team can play a unique role in supporting your operations team. Your restaurant group’s profit margin depends on two areas: top-line revenue and controlling expenses. While both areas may be executed through the operations team, revenue and expenses can be optimized with help from thoughtful and thorough financial analysis.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

2022 Predictions: A Look at What Awaits Hospitality Tech Next Year (and Beyond)

Modern Restaurant Management

As we wrap up a year that brought more tremendous change to the hospitality industry, I like to look ahead and anticipate some of the opportunities and challenges we will see in 2022 (and beyond). As FSR’s Danny Klein recently said, “the industry has moved well past the ‘pivot’ stage and this worn-out idea of a new normal,” and is ripe for further transformation.

2022 493
article thumbnail

Metaverse: What it means for restaurants

Goliath Consulting

Metaverse is the next evolution of social media, virtual reality, and the virtual world. Facebook has now been rebranded to the name, “Meta,” and is creating a virtual world through the metaverse. Meta’s (Facebook) founder, Mark Zuckerberg intends for metaverse to be a 3D, virtual space in which people can socialize, learn, and collab with one another. 1 Zuckerberg explains that Metaverse will be a unified space in which “mingles digital and physical reality.” 2 Zuckerberg claims that Metaverse

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Inside the Starbucks Collectors Cup Market, Where a Single Tumbler Can Sell for Nearly $2K

EATER

NICKY1841 /Shutterstock. The pandemic and social media have fostered an intense level of commitment from collectors, as well as fraudsters creating fake cups Most people who love Starbucks are in it for the drinks. Whether you’re obsessed with dirty chai lattes or love the sugar rush of a white chocolate mocha Frappuccino, it’s what’s inside the cup that you care most about.

Marketing 338
article thumbnail

California Bill Legalizes CBD as Food and Drink Supplement

Cheetah

Reading Time: 5 minutes. On October 8th, 2021 California took a huge leap forward in formally legalizing CBD, or Cannabinidoil by its full name, to be labeled an official food and drink supplement. Sure, you may have seen CBD drinks hit specialized shelves around the country over the past few years, but their content, claims, and dissemination has long been operating in an FDA ‘grey area’.

Food 148

More Trending

article thumbnail

Restaurant Management: A Recipe for Success

Focus POS

A Recipe for Successful Restaurant Management. Beat the Odds. The restaurant industry has always been competitive, and it’s challenging to make profits and stay solvent. FSR magazine reports that 60 percent of restaurants don’t make it past their first year, and 80 percent go out of business within five years. These stats get even higher when you consider the global pandemic affecting the industry.

article thumbnail

Woman Finds Window of Hotel Room Opens Directly Into Operating Restaurant

EATER

TikTok | @desireerosebaker. Tourist Desiree Baker shared her bizarre experience at Cassa Times Square on TikTok One of the best parts of eating in a restaurant is eavesdropping on dates. You may like to think you’re better than that, but you’re not, because the second you sense the tension in the voice of someone two tables away, it’s next to impossible to ignore.

Hotels 299
article thumbnail

Top 21 Restaurants in Savannah

Restaurant Clicks

If you could associate an image with the word “charming,” it would be Savannah, Georgia. A true southern belle of a town, Savannah is a famous tourist attraction for families, romantic getaways, and history buffs alike. Savannah’s picturesque coastal, historical, and urban surroundings are breathtaking to behold. Savannah’s historic districts preserve their antebellum charm, with horse-drawn carriages strolling down cobblestone streets, colorful plantation-style homes, and 18th-century buildings

article thumbnail

Is Contactless Forever?

Modern Restaurant Management

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought endless changes to the restaurant industry, but perhaps the most significant has been the rise of the contactless dining experience. The pandemic forced restaurants to adapt to not only a new, leaner business model but also to new consumer behavior. With customers opting for alternatives to dine-in, restaurants adapted to build solutions to offer takeout, delivery and curbside pickup options.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Podcast 3: How a Regional Cafe Gets Big-City Sales with Modern Systems & Equipment

Ken Burgin

It was great to talk with Matt Lucas from The Coffee Pedaler cafes, in the towns of Gundagai and Tumut, about halfway between Sydney and Melbourne in Australia. With a focus on quality coffee and efficient systems, Matt has built a business that generates a high return and is easy to manage across multiple sites. It’s the place that discerning travellers head to when they’re on the freeway and need a break. – and they often find Coffee Pedaler through Matt’s clever use of

Equipment 114
article thumbnail

Hosts Are a Restaurant’s Front Line. It’s No Wonder They’re in Such High Demand Now.

EATER

Shutterstock. Some restaurants are packing their host stands to make the job more manageable On a Friday night last month, some friends and I walked into La Chinesca , a new bar and restaurant on Spring Garden Street in Philly, and were greeted by three smiling hosts at the host stand. We were heading to the indoor/outdoor bar, about 20 feet away, and all three hosts eagerly asked if they could help us find our way there.

article thumbnail

Where to Go for the Freshest Seafood in Portland

Restaurant Clicks

Portland, holding about one third of Maine’s population, sits on the rocky coast of the Casco Bay. The city houses a population of diverse communities and holds plenty of places of interest for travelers. Portland remains well-known for its fresh lobster, scenic views, and ever-evolving tourism. If you find yourself in this city, make sure you get a taste of the theater, music, and art scenes.

article thumbnail

Four Focus Areas for QSRs to Mitigate Wage and Commodity Inflation

Modern Restaurant Management

While the restaurant industry has experienced major supply chain and labor issues throughout the pandemic, it is now reaching a tipping point. While initially it was more difficult or impractical to assure adequate levels of staffing, and supply chain disruptions were causing product shortages or outages, these complications are now coming at a real cost to restaurants.

Supplies 491
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Dark Kitchens: Are They Really Profitable?

The Restaurant Times

With online food ordering proliferating and the willingness to spend long hours standing in lines plunging, dark kitchens are fast gaining popularity in the food and restaurant industry. The online delivery and takeout segment has witnessed a whopping 21.7% growth since 2017. While some restaurant owners have already made a shift towards delivery-only kitchens, some are still wondering if they really are as profitable as they are claimed to be. .

article thumbnail

At 63 Clinton, a New Kind of American Tasting Menu Starts With a Breakfast Taco 

EATER

Chef Samuel Clonts and general manager Raymond Trinh created their version of the dish as an ode to their Arizona roots “When people ask us about what type of food [we serve], we kind of fall back on saying ‘Modern American’ or ‘New American,’ but I think overall it’s very much a New York-style menu,” says 63 Clinton co-owner Raymond Trinh. “There are things from all over the world and all over the country, and for me, that’s very New York.

Menu 262
article thumbnail

11 Restaurants with Private Dining Rooms in Louisville

Restaurant Clicks

Often known as the Gateway to the South, Louisville, Kentucky is also sometimes referred to as the River City and Derby City due to its proximity to the famous Ohio River and its annual Kentucky Derby races. A bustling city with a strong baseball culture, this unassuming Southern town just so happens to also have a vibrant food culture. From delicious Bourbon bars to mouth-watering steak houses, private dining and restaurant dining, in general, have expanded in Louisville over the last ten years

Dine-in 111
article thumbnail

How Restaurants Can Prepare for a Safe New Year’s Eve

Modern Restaurant Management

It’s a fact that New Year’s Eve is one of the most dangerous holidays – 47 percent of men and 40 percent of women admitted to binge drinking to ring in the New Year, drunk driving accidents are significantly up and more pedestrians are killed on New Year’s Day than any other day of the year. While businesses in the hospitality industry provide a fun and relaxed atmosphere for clientele to briefly escape their everyday routines, it’s also their responsibility to keep

Insurance 531
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Embracing and Adopting Tech | Season 5, Vol. 11: Hatco Corporation

Foodable

Listen to "Embracing and Adopting Tech | Season 5, Vol. 11: Hatco Corporation" on Spreaker. In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “ The Finance Guy” chat with David Rolston, president and chief executive officer at Hatco Corporation about automation and efficiency in foodservice equipment.

article thumbnail

Restaurants Nationwide Temporarily Close as Staff Test Positive, Case Counts Rise

EATER

Shutterstock. Restaurants are cancelling reservations and shutting down dining rooms as nation braces for winter surge Restaurants are suddenly in a situation not dissimilar to that of the early pandemic, as the delta and omicron variants of coronavirus sweep the the country: Case counts are shockingly high, staff and guests are testing positive, and restaurants — the responsible ones, at least — are choosing to close while staff are tested.

Dine-in 328
article thumbnail

14 Restaurants with Private Dining Rooms in Milwaukee

Restaurant Clicks

Whether you take a trip to Brew City to explore the world-famous breweries and taprooms, hike around Lake Michigan, or sightsee some of the most impressive architectural feats worldwide, Milwaukee is a shamefully underrated locale. Famous for its beer and Midwestern charm, Milwaukee also has quite a few luxurious private dining options. Cream City is the perfect place for private events, whether you prefer steakhouses or Italian fare.

Dine-in 110
article thumbnail

Six Trends Expected to Impact Foodservice in 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

Mondel?z International Foodservice identified top trends expected to elevate the foodservice industry in 2022 and beyond. When the pandemic emerged in early 2020, the entire foodservice industry faced fast and unexpected change. Across segments, operators were forced to rapidly adjust operations—initially to stay afloat and then ultimately succeed long term in this new industry environment.

2022 450
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

SIMPLIFY, STREAMLINE AND SUPPORT YOUR HACCP PLAN WITH DIGITAL FOOD SAFETY.

Transact

According to the FDA, HACCP is an “effective and rational means of assuring food safety from harvest to consumption. Preventing problems from occurring is the paramount goal underlying any HACCP system.”. To that end, there are several digital food safety solutions to help you achieve HACCP compliance and boost food safety in your establishment. Since adherence and compliance are essential to running a safe and successful foodservice business, adopting these digital food safety tools should be s

article thumbnail

Fast-Food Fashion Is Everywhere — Except on Fat People

EATER

Excluding fat bodies from food world trends is nothing new, but that doesn’t make it any better Merch is trending. And while everyone from podcast hosts to niche astrology meme accounts is selling something wearable, the highest-profile drops are from fast food and “junk” food brands. There’s a huge amount of ’90s nostalgia at play — AriZona iced tea’s jackets with the brand’s classic patterns and Pizza Hut’s plastic red cups are meant to hearken back to the decade that’s just so trendy right no

Food 279
article thumbnail

Where to Get the Perfect Slice of Pizza in Charleston

Restaurant Clicks

Established in 1670, Charleston, South Carolina, is one of the nation’s oldest port towns and a crucial destination to explore U.S. history. The historic French Quarter preserves Charleston’s 18th-century appearance with vibrantly colored antebellum houses lining cobblestone streets. You can even wander through the streets of Rainbow Row on a horse-drawn carriage to fully transport back in time.

article thumbnail

5 Gifts To Help You Improve Your Restaurant Business

The Eat Restaurant

It’s the festive season, and we’re in the spirit of giving. This month, discover the benefits of Eat App, and the continued gift it keeps on giving to you, your staff, and your guests. From streamlining your operations, reducing no-shows to guaranteeing the best possible guest experience, Eat App is the reservation and table management system that aims to give you so much more than expected.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

8 Defining Characteristics Of Quality Leaders

Sling

Quality leaders aren’t born — they’re made. In fact, very few people make good leaders right off the bat. It takes self-awareness, practice, and perseverance to become the best leader you can be. In this article, we discuss the defining characteristics of quality leaders so you can improve every aspect of the way you work. Defining Characteristics Of Quality Leaders. 1) Decisiveness.

article thumbnail

Photo Capture For Time and Attendance Can Improve Business

Bizimply

Do you track Time & Attendance of your staff? Having a Time and Attendance system has many benefits you may be unaware of. The post Photo Capture For Time and Attendance Can Improve Business appeared first on Bizimply.

article thumbnail

12 Most Popular Wawa Sandwiches & Hoagies

Restaurant Clicks

If you live anywhere along the east coast of the United States, there’s a very good chance that you’re familiar with Wawa. Some of Wawa’s most popular items are their hoagies, and the best Wawa sandwiches make for a great lunch option. These gas stations and convenience stores operate in Florida, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C.

article thumbnail

7 Benefits to Operating a Fully Automated Kitchen

Restaurant Engine

Operating fully automated kitchens can help your restaurant grow. You may have heard of fully automated kitchens, but since they’re relatively new, you might not know exactly what they are. An automated kitchen uses robots to do the cooking for you. It can free up labor hours and help you manage your restaurant more efficiently. (tweet this). In this article, we look at the seven benefits to operating a fully automated kitchen in your restaurant. #1: Better Customer Service.

article thumbnail

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.