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How CRM Can Help Restaurants Provide a Better Guest Experience

The Eat Restaurant

In the restaurant industry, maintaining good customer relationships is just as important as having a functioning kitchen. But between running a restaurant and managing its finances, restaurant management tends to forget to allocate the time to better understand their customers. This is where Customer Relationship Management (CRM) can be of use. CRM helps restaurants collect data about their guests through different sources like online and phone reservations.

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Four Ways the Pandemic Changed the Restaurant Industry that Won’t Change Back

Sante

A 4-Part Weekly Series by Buyers Edge Platform: Part 3 Increased Focus on Food-Based Margins, Overall Spending and Accounting Operators Continue Reading.

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How to Find and Retain Workers During the Restaurant Hiring Crisis

Modern Restaurant Management

The good news for restaurants is now that many state restrictions are lifted and dining hours are expanding, newly vaccinated patrons are venturing out, and the restaurants who survived are getting slammed with customers. But the bad news is they are having trouble hiring and filling positions across the board for cooks, servers, FOH and BOH positions.

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IS THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY ADDICTED TO NORMAL?

Culinary Cues

We are so close to the turning point, so close that we can almost taste it. If we can just get past the vaccine hesitancy then the country, and the restaurant industry might be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Well, this is what we hope. As states wrestle with decisions to open everything back up and whether the timing is right or premature – the real demon remains those who deny their role in turning things around whether it is preventative measures or standing in line for

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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8 Ways 7shifts Can Help You Crush Patio Season

7 Shifts

Patio season is upon us—and it looks a bit different than years’ past. Tables on the sidewalk. Sidewalk structures. For some restaurants, it’s been a lifeline during the pandemic—the only way to make payroll each week. For some, it’s been a way to improve and bolster their business. But what’s undeniable is that moving tables outside creates new obstacles and challenges to the already complex life of a restaurateur or worker.

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How Integrated Technologies Will Shape the Future of QSRs

Modern Restaurant Management

Smart Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) brands have been able to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic by way of nimble and adaptive solutions that prioritize providing exceptional experiences to consumers, a factor that is paramount to the success of many QSRs. This success is based on a pivot to seamless mobile experiences and tech-driven data amid an ever-changing set of variables from regulation to consumer behaviors.

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The Lie of ‘No One Wants to Work’

EATER

Pedro Fiúza/NurPhoto via Getty Images. Amid reports of a restaurant industry “labor shortage,” employees say all they really want are wages that makes the risk worth it After eight years in the restaurant industry, Estefanía decided she’d had enough. Last summer, she quit her job at a New American restaurant in Chicago where she had worked as a manager and sommelier since 2017.

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Integrating Tech from Other Industries into Your Restaurant Business

Next Restaurants

By Adrian Johansen, Contributor. The hospitality business has always been difficult, and even more so since COVID-19 wreaked worldwide havoc. Given how tumultuous 2020 was, the last year has necessitated a complete transformation in the way restaurants function. Takeout orders and delivery have taken the lead in a world where it’s difficult to sit in a crowd.

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How to Write a Restaurant Mission Statement (Tips and Examples)

The Eat Restaurant

Your restaurant’s mission statement is a pillar of your identity. It tells the world who you are and what you stand for while helping to guide your decisions as a company.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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Four Ways Modern Labor Management Helps You Respond to Rising Minimum Wages

Modern Restaurant Management

While careful labor management has always been an important part of controlling prime costs in the restaurant industry, operators should be looking toward better ways to manage labor costs with competition for labor increasing and a potential minimum wage increase on the horizon. Many operators are still relying on their general managers’ gut feelings when it comes to schedule creation and enforcement.

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Have Delivery Apps Changed What a Restaurant Is?

EATER

Tricky_Shark/Shutterstock. The pandemic has forced restaurants to accommodate delivery in order to stay relevant. And there’s no going back now. This is Eater Voices , where chefs, restaurateurs, writers, and industry insiders share their perspectives about the food world, tackling a range of topics through the lens of personal experience. A couple of years ago, Tacolicious, the San Francisco restaurant I’m a partner in, switched from using corn tortillas from a local tortilleria to making our o

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5 Tips for Overcoming Restaurant Hiring Challenges

Restaurant365

It’s all restaurant owners and operators are talking about: the current staffing challenges in the restaurant industry. Restaurant restrictions are starting to ease, with many places starting to resume full indoor capacity. And while this is good news, most restaurant operators are having trouble staffing their restaurants to meet the rising demand for on-site dining.

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Where to Find Vegan and Vegetarian Food in DC

Restaurant Clicks

If you follow a Vegan or Vegetarian lifestyle, it is often difficult to find great restaurants to fit your dietary needs. In Washington, D.C., there are a plethora of great restaurants that offer a large variety of Vegan and Vegetarian options. Some restaurants are entirely plant based! Keep reading to find out where you can find the best restaurants in the Washington, D.C., area that we believe not only has vegan and vegetarian options, but delicious ones, at that.

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Planning Your Restaurant's 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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After a Year of COVID-19, Restaurants Are Ready for a Reboot

Modern Restaurant Management

The past year ushered in some big, unprecedented changes. For the average person, one of the most visible changes witnessed was the overnight impact on the restaurant industry. With strict government health lockdowns in place, dining out became a thing of the past. Restaurants found themselves facing many unknowns, from how long their doors would be closed to how to manage staff.

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How Muslims Are Rethinking the Future of Ramadan

EATER

During the second Ramadan of the pandemic, community groups, like this one in Cairo, are serving iftars to-go. | Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa via Getty Images. Some community organizers are hoping the changes driven by the pandemic will improve Ramadan for years to come When I broke my fasts at mosques during pre-pandemic Ramadans, I basked in the unspoken agreement among the strangers in the room that filling everyone’s stomach was an urgent and shared responsibility.

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Cities – A Place for the People

Future Food

As cities around the world open their doors to welcome back hungry and thirsty customers, they do so by introducing new and creative ideas, to make customer feel safe – both hygienically and socially. City Centres (CBD’s) is where it all comes together. Our cities are increasingly diversifying their food and hospitality services adopting an experiential approach, aimed at maximising happiness and positive memories.

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Try These South Philly Happy Hours ASAP

Restaurant Clicks

South Philly is an amazing neighborhood in Philly to explore, eat, and drink. But after a long day, you may find yourself wanting to relax and grab a drink at a local bar. Luckily, this spot has plenty of great restaurants with happy hour specials you can’t miss. We’ve put together a list of the best happy hours in South Philadephia. Happy hour is one of those things that everyone looks forward to after a stressful workday.

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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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Small but Mighty: How Crayons Give Restaurants a Big Bang for Their Buck

Modern Restaurant Management

Crayons are a perfect symbol of the joys of childhood: creating, playing, learning. They’re classic; they’re inexpensive … They are timeless. As basic as they may seem, crayons bring so much to the table for families in restaurants. We at C3 know all about crayons—from formulas, production and distribution to doodles on kids’ menus.

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Tech Initiatives that Will Help Restaurant Industry Grow in 2021

The Restaurant Group

According to Forbes, more than 40% of restaurants struggled to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. What’s interesting is that G2 research highlights that almost 50 million people in the U.S. will use food apps by the end of 2021. Digital and Tech Transformation. It is no secret that it takes a lot of manpower and resources to maintain restaurant operations.

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Is Your Restaurant Branding Working?

Indoor Media

So you’ve selected your branding and hit the ground running. You’ve done what you can to build out your social media platforms, and you’re starting to see some serious merchandise sales. It’s safe to say you’re starting to get your community’s attention — but is your branding working? Good branding can help you lure in new customers and give regulars a sense of why they should return.

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A Mover and a Cocktail Shaker

EATER

As the founder of the Chocolate City’s Best cocktail competition, D.C.-based bartender Kapri Robinson is opening doors for hospitality workers of color. Though she’s working hard to tear down inequity in the hospitality industry, D.C.-based bartender Kapri Robinson considers herself a builder. “If you’re creating something of your own [that] is naturally dismantling what you see is wrong, it’s taking away the energy of constantly shouting at a wall of white supremacy, racism, sexism, ageism — al

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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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Quick Facts About the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Process

Modern Restaurant Management

The American Rescue Plan Act, passed this spring, allocated $28.6 billion to a Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to help restaurants on the road to recovery. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has recently revealed a sample form and program guide for applicants. If you have any questions on the process, reach out to an experienced accountant to walk you through the process.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Tax Credits and Other Ways the Vaccine Affects Your Restaurant Business

Restaurant365

COVID-19 vaccines are all over the news. There have been lots of different incentives from across the United States to encourage more Americans to become vaccinated. There are reports of free beer, doughnuts, chances to win a new vehicle—all to add a bit of incentive to get the COVID-19 vaccine. But how does the vaccination rollout affect your restaurant business?

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Salaried Employees: Pros And Cons For Small Business Owners

Sling

For many businesses, salaried employees are the foundation of their workforce. But the consistency and dependability of these types of team members also come with some drawbacks. In this article, we discuss the pros and cons of salaried employees for small business owners to help you decide what is right for you, your team, and your company. What Is A Salaried Employee?

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6 Tips for Small Business Award Winners

Indoor Media

It seems like every time you turn the corner, there’s another “award-winning” restaurant. At this point, most restaurants are so heavily decorated, having an award is the bare minimum. Awards can be challenging to procure, and once you have one, it’s not clear what you need to do with it. Here, we’ve broken down how you can make the most of your business awards and generate new advertising campaigns around them.

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.