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THE VALUE OF THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS

Culinary Cues

Kitchens are great equalizers – it is the place where individual talent and exceptional intellect can be less important that dependability, organization, focus, and teamwork. The kitchen is a place where those who are successful come to the realization that those later aptitudes are enhanced through experience – the more you do, the better you become.

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Seven Tips on How to Use Facebook Ads for Restaurants to Get More Customers

Modern Restaurant Management

Everybody needs to eat, so the sale of food will never go out of fashion. Still, because there are many competing businesses in the dining sector, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to stand out from the crowd. Using Facebook Ads can help you get the edge over the competition. Seventy-two percent of people choose a restaurant based on comments and images shared by others on Facebook, according to a study by Social Media Monthly.

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5 Myths About Restaurant Inventory That Will Damage Your Profits

Sculpture Hospitality

Your restaurant inventory is your company’s investment into profitability. The better you manage your inventory and control costs, the higher your profit margins will be and the more success your restaurant will have.

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6 Restaurant Reports and Dashboards That Help 7shifts’ Users Run Smarter Businesses

7 Shifts

Running a restaurant day-in and day-out takes a ton of mental energy. It can be difficult to come up for air and really look at the why behind what you're doing. Schedules are made, payroll is run, and employees checked-in with—but it's tough to know if you're working as efficiently or as profitably as possible. With 7shifts restaurant reporting and analytics, you can analyze your restaurant labor performance and make strategic decisions that reduce costs & increase profits.

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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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FINDING YOUR WAY AS A COOK AND A CHEF

Culinary Cues

To make a difference – this is something that many of us seek and so few of us think that we accomplish. At some level we all make a difference, even if only in one person’s life, one situation, one community, or even one business. We should all take some level of comfort in this – there is a reason why we are here. A few seek to only make a difference in their own lives while others are far more concerned with the impact they have on others but in both cases, there is a cause and effect.

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How to Raise Restaurant Menu Prices without Negative Pushback

Ken Burgin

Inflation is back, following dramatic rises in energy costs, wages and all the food & beverage supplies we purchase. Operators still holding the price of meals to what they were 12 months ago are bearing the brunt of massive increases in the cost of ingredients. And profitability is suffering. Setting prices is approached with fear and anxiety by many restaurant and cafe operators, but it’s a unique opportunity to use your marketing and financial skills and make more money.

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How To Create a Fair Holiday Work Schedule For Restaurants

7 Shifts

The holidays are on their way - and for many restaurants, that means an increase in sales. Even in the pandemic year of 2020, before vaccines, we saw bumps in both sales and shifts scheduled in and around the tent pole holidays. Many restaurants are still working around hiring and staff retention struggles, meaning they may be unable to fully capitalize on the demand of the holidays.

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The Top Chefs to Watch in Washington, D.C.

Restaurant Clicks

Washington, D.C. is full of restaurants, and many would say it is one of the culinary capitals in America. Many chefs seem to flock to this MId Atlantic City and they quickly find out that you cannot run a mediocre restaurant to stand out. With so many choices presented for diners, you have to be the best of the best to encourage customers to return.

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Breakfast Up, Confidence Down, Vaccine Mandates Acceptable

Modern Restaurant Management

While sales continue to climb for restaurants in nearly every category, the upward trend is hard-fought. Dining rooms are open, but staff isn’t available. Commodities are in demand, but supply is short. Customers are coming but in new and disparate channels. Workers are back in their offices, sort of. So how do operators plan for 2022? To help guide its clients, who range from emerging full-service to large QSRs, Revenue Management Solutions took the temperature of more than 900 diners acr

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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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How Supporting Customer Facing Staff Helps with Employee Retention – Top 5 Tips

Cheetah

Reading Time: 3 minutes. We all know that COVID-19 has changed the restaurant industry forever, but did you know it also changed patrons? Customers who have been cooped up at home for the past two years are anxious to get back to dining out. At the same time, with the rise of takeout and food delivery, they have become accustomed to a different kind of dining experience.

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8 Successful Restaurant Concepts & Ideas to Inspire and Guide You

7 Shifts

The right concept is crucial when opening your restaurant , a new location, or refreshing your brand. Get your concept right and you'll be on your way to rave reviews, recommendations, and loyal clientele. Get it wrong—with a menu that doesn't fit the ambiance or pricey dishes not suited for the clientele—and would-be regulars will at best feel confused and at worst never return.

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BOHA! WorkStation among the top 3 Hot New Products for Foodservice Safety & Sustainability by C-Store Decisions

Transact

BOHA! is already powering some of the largest convenience store names in the country and we are excited to announce that our latest innovation, the BOHA! WorkStation, received an award from C-Store Decisions as a Hot New Product for Foodservice Safety & Sustainability. In this video-based product contest, a panel of retailer judges decided amongst hundreds of new products that were launched this year to determine which will be the most successful.

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To Tip or Not to Tip

Modern Restaurant Management

Yhe practice of tipping isn’t going anywhere. A few restaurants have tried a tip-inclusive model, raising menu prices while also raising employees’ hourly wage and offering benefits. Most have backtracked. Even most servers don’t want to do away with tipping. Before talking about whether we should tip or when we should tip, we need to understand where tipping came from.

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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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Boost Profits and Get Your Restaurant Haunted for Halloween

Cheetah

Reading Time: 4 minutes. Halloween is a great opportunity to boost sales at your restaurant and have some fun with your staff. This year Halloween falls on a Sunday, making it perfect for all-day family celebrations at your restaurant. Use the weeks leading up to Halloween to take advantage of the festive spirit. We’ve put together the top menu suggestions, decorations, activities and marketing ideas that will make your restaurant the ghouliest in the neighborhood and draw hoards of trick-or-eat

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Introducing the 7shifts Academy: Free Online Restaurant Management Courses

7 Shifts

Working in a restaurant, bar, coffee shop, or any place that serves food & drink is a fast-paced, always-on career. You're constantly required to think on your feet, making quick and informed Decisions to keep your business running smoothly. On the 7shifts blog and social media, we seek to provide actionable and informative content to help restaurant people learn about every corner of the industry.

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Seafood Delivery Services That Ship Right to Your Door

Restaurant Clicks

Seafood delivery services provide excellent customer service by providing the freshest fish available. Often, when someone purchases fish in a grocery store, it has been previously frozen, then thawed and sold as fresh. While this practice is safe and common, for the freshest tasting catch, try a delivery service. Seafood delivery services connect customers with fisheries that practice sustainable acquisition of fish and aim to protect the environment while offering quality seafood.

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Why ‘Homegating’ is Here to Stay

Modern Restaurant Management

When the National Football League (NFL) and universities announced that they’d be returning to full capacity in their stadiums for the 2021 season, many in the foodservice industry believed fans would be quick to get back to the tailgating scene they know and love. However, home has proven to be where people now prefer to celebrate game day. With technology making it possible for just about every tailgating essential to be delivered directly to your doorstep, groups of friends and family c

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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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Halloween Or Hallowine!

The Wine Knitter

October is a beautiful time of year filled with fall festivals, hayrides, and dazzling mum displays. The trees are bursting with color, and the crisp smell of autumn is in the air. It is also Halloween month, a holiday that is enjoyed and celebrated by both young and old. There are pumpkins to carve, costumes to make, parties to plan, and of course, let’s not forget scary haunted houses, spooky trails, and ghost tours!

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The Restaurant Workforce Shortage: How Technology Can Help

Sculpture Hospitality

There has long been a labor shortage in the hospitality industry, but the combination of the COVID-19 pandemic and what has been dubbed as ‘The Great Resignation’ has pushed the shortage in restaurant workers to an almost crisis level.

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Jacksonville Brunch Spots To Visit This Weekend

Restaurant Clicks

Jacksonville, FL is known for being one of the largest cities in the U.S, but with something like that taken into consideration, do they also have the best food? You bet. Jacksonville has some of the best eateries out there, so it’s no surprise some of the best brunch spots are nestled in the heart of this city. If you’re looking for sunny weather and tasty mimosas, then look no further than Jacksonville, FL for the best brunch spots around.

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Tips for Safeguarding Your Outdoor Dining Area

Modern Restaurant Management

Offering a safe and enjoyable outdoor dining experience requires careful planning. Here are a few outdoor dining tips to ensure that you are providing the best experience possible to your patrons. How to Reduce Outdoor Slip, Trip and Falls. Your outdoor dining area should have a level walking surface with no loose materials that could contribute to slip, trip, or falls.

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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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An Eater’s Guide to the Finger Lakes

EATER

Limestone beneath the Heart & Hands winery infuses their pinot noir and riesling | Heart & Hands Wine Company. On par with Napa or Sonoma, the booming Finger Lakes wine region has seen a huge influx of chefs, farmers, and winemakers. Time to plan your visit. Whether you’re coming from the East Coast, Midwest, or Canada, half a day’s drive will land you in the lush hills of Central New York and the serene region known as the Finger Lakes.

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How to Calculate Your Crucial Restaurant Data

Restaurant365

There are many restaurant data points that can help you see beyond the buzz of the day-to-day of a restaurant and get a glimpse at the health of your business. Having access to data about your restaurant can inform your decisions about operations, staffing, menu changes, and long-term strategy. Below are some of the most common restaurant metrics to track, including the context of the calculation, the calculation itself, and hypothetical dollar examples.

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16 Best Cheap Beers to Drink

Restaurant Clicks

For many people growing up and being introduced to their first beer, the cheap beer experience is often the best kind of experience. Whether it’s a couple of cold bottles at a family barbecue, or a large keg at a college party, budget beer is the foundation for many great memories. While the cheap beer market has traditionally been dominated by the bigger breweries, this is no longer the case.

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Don’t Sell Features, Solve a Problem

Indoor Media

Effective advertising addresses the desires and issues of your customers. It offers your products or services as solutions to their problems. Advertising product features alone is a less effective strategy than using problem-solving techniques and benefits in your marketing campaigns. Solving your customer’s problems adds value and shows that your business understands your customers’ needs.

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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.