Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2021

With increased talk of COVID-19 vaccine mandates and the rise of the Delta variant , restaurant owners are still adapting their dine-in operations to keep up with the times. As a part of this process, many operators have once again turned to outdoor dining as a lifeline to help recover lost revenue and make customers feel at ease. According to the National Restaurant Association's 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry report , 70 percent of consumers reported they would likely take a table o

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2021

With profit margins ranging on average from three to nine percent , restaurants are continually looking to keep costs down. How do restaurant operators find efficiencies to minimize costs without degrading quality or service? The industry has since entered recovery mode , but returning to pre-pandemic levels won’t be easy. Consumers have shown interest in returning to restaurants, but it’s a slow march, not a cavalcade.

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Sculpture Hospitality

OCTOBER 12, 2021

In our blog, we’ve discussed in detail how using inventory management software to gain better visibility and control over your restaurant and bar inventory can significantly improve business profitability.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Most of us tend to gravitate to what we can control. We have an innate desire to do what we’re good at and avoid what we are not. It is the fact of control that differentiates comfort from a lack thereof. We invest the time and the energy in a process of skill development, and of knowledge building for some very specific reasons: we want to be good at what we do, we want to be respected, we need others to depend on us, and we have a real desire to be comfortable in our own shoes.

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Advertiser: Paycor

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.

EATER

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Maksym Fesenko /Shutterstock. From espresso martinis to pesto and sun-dried tomatoes, food from the Clinton era has us totally buggin’ As a child of the ’90s, it is now my turn to watch teenagers and younger adults run wild with the fashions of my youth. The school two blocks from my house is full of skaters in baggy cargo pants, kids with tiny backpacks and crop tops, and, god help me, low-cut jeans.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 12, 2021

There’s a surge in demand for hourly workers, and restaurants nationwide are grappling with unprecedented staffing shortages. It’s even led some restaurants to temporarily shutter their doors. Recent research found this shows no sign of slowing down, as more than a third of workers don’t intend to return to the industry. Many restaurants are responding by offering higher (and higher) wages, signing bonuses, paid vacation and more.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Your labor cost is one of the highest expenses for your restaurant, typically taking up to 25-35% of revenue. Many factors can increase restaurant labor costs: inefficient schedules, overtime hours, or even rising wages. Because sales and labor needs can change by the hour, day, week, and month, it can be difficult to control your labor budget over time.

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EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2021

RC Coffee. This isn’t what we meant when we said workers shouldn’t experience customer abuse Despite fully automated luxury communism sounding pretty sweet, Western workers have mostly felt haunted the specter of our jobs being taken by robots. Take RC Coffee , Canada’s first “robotic cafe,” aka an “unattended espresso machine,” which is basically a glorified version of whatever spat sludge and foam into a cup for five quarters in your college dorm’s lounge.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2021

You set yourself up for success by finding the right niche for your restaurant. Whether you’re serving gourmet food in a fine dining establishment or flipping burgers next to the local university, there’s going to be an audience that works best for your business. By focusing on niche marketing , your restaurant will flourish. What is Niche Marketing?

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Wilmington, Delaware, is known for its performing arts venues, tax-free shopping, and world-class restaurants. Over time, taking various road trips and having stopped at many of the restaurants in the city, I’ve listed my favorite Wilmington restaurants below. It’s always hard to choose where to eat in Wilmington, simply because a lot of the eateries are close together in certain districts.

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Advertiser: Paycor

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.

Ken Burgin

OCTOBER 12, 2021

With business turned upside down in the pandemic, we need every excuse for a party or promotion. There are three from the retail space that can easily be adapted for restaurants and cafes in November – just add imagination and stir! Hopefully, you have a buildup for Christmas parties, but there’s no reason not to add these three extra promotions as a booster.

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EATER

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Restaurant delivery platform DoorDash has launched a restaurant disaster relief fund that will offer grants of up to $10,000 to US restaurants affected by natural disasters over the next year, the company said Wednesday. The $1 million fund will be open to eligible restaurant owners beginning November 1st and is a partnership with small business assistance platform Hello Alice.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Daily travel numbers are nearly back to what they were in 2019, according to the Transportation Security Administration ( TSA). With many businesses experiencing an increase in the number of guests, this equates to more foot traffic in public restrooms. In the wake of the pandemic, these spaces need to look their best, as clean restrooms can enhance customer satisfaction and encourage repeat business.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 15, 2021

With outdoor green space, and shopping, New York City has thousands of reasons for you to visit. For me, it’s the culture. Also known as The City That Never Sleeps, Gotham, and The Big Apple it can be hard to describe this diverse, multicultural melting pot. It gives you classic American diner food on one corner and a Lebanese restaurant on the next.

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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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Restaurant Engine

OCTOBER 13, 2021

When was the last time you really looked at your restaurant? It’s time. You have a restaurant website. It has photos on it, and it includes an online menu. Your restaurant website works for what you need. Or does it? If your website is more than three-five years old, it’s time to take a long hard look at the customer experience. While it is important that your website works for what you need, it’s even more important for it to work for what your customers need.

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Black Box Intelligence

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Everyone has to eat somewhere, and knowing how and where your customers choose to eat (a metric known as share of stomach) is vital to reaching them with the right menu items, marketing messages, price points and atmosphere. Consumer eating patterns are impacted by the economy, food trends and other factors. In the highly competitive restaurant and grocery sector, it’s important to continually monitor the factors impacting share of stomach, especially as the pandemic and recovery continues to un

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Diners are second-guessing their holiday plans, according to the third installment of BentoBox’s Restaurant Delivery Consumer Trend Report. The year-long study is tracking how U.S. consumers’ delivery and takeout habits evolve through COVID-19 recovery. Sixty-four percent of diners are very or somewhat likely to change their dining habits over the next few months given the Delta variant and surging cases nationally.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Austin is known for bringing out the crowds thanks to its outstanding live music venues and awesome food. Austin is legendary for its famous Tex Mex cuisine, but they also have some great spots to have brunch littered around the city. When looking for a great place to have brunch, appetizing food is a must. But what often gets forgotten is the need for delicious drinks as well.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Mobile POS For Retail. What Is A Mobile POS System For Retail? A mobile point of sale is a system in which POS software is installed on handheld, mobile devices, such as an iPad or Android tablet or smartphone. The device functions as a mobile cash register and terminal to process sales transactions. Equipped with wireless mobile point of sale devices, employees can check-out customers or access inventory information from anywhere within the store.

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Sling

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Want the best results from your onboarding process? Create a new hire checklist. In this article, the workforce-management experts at Sling offer tips for onboarding employees the right way. New Hire Checklist. 1) Start The Process Before The First Day. A streamlined and successful onboarding process starts well before the employee’s first day. To start, give them access to your business newsfeed beforehand so they can get an idea of what goes on day-to-day in your business.

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The Restaurant Group

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Restaurant Design . Opening and running a restaurant is no easy feat. Restaurant owners must establish the food and drinks menu, pricing, and location, along with the overall design and feel of the restaurant. That’s right. Visiting and eating at a restaurant is an experience in itself, and many elements need to be curated just right so that your customers will want to visit again and again.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Wine bars aren’t places for wine enthusiasts and snobs to gather and talk about the notes and tannins they get from their glasses. Instead, wine bars are popular restaurant destinations for friends to gather, dates to mingle, and events to take places. They’ve essentially become a cornerstone in NYC. You can’t go one block without stumbling upon one or two NYC wine bars.

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Advertiser: Paycor

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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Crunchtime

OCTOBER 12, 2021

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Food Business

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Irena Stein is a Baltimore restauranteur for the last 18 years. That would be impressive on it's own. There is far more to Irena Stein, and it's a joy to share what many people do not know. She is a creative, and artistic human! She has allowed that artistic self to find a home in Alma Cocina Latina, with a variety of plants in the restaurant. Many plants.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Will Emmons Named Chief Sales Officer and Katie Fairchild As Senior Vice President of Marketing. IRVINE, CA (October 12, 2021) – Restaurant365 , the leading all-in-one restaurant management platform, continues the path of transforming how restaurants operate by naming William (Will) Emmons as Chief Sales Officer and Katherine (Katie) Fairchild as Senior Vice President of Marketing, both reporting to Co-Founder and CEO Tony Smith. “The restaurant industry is experiencing a resurgence,

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 12, 2021

New York’s Mexican restaurant scene has undergone significant change in the past three decades. Formerly, Mexican dishes, if you could even find any, were typically limited to fajitas, cheese enchiladas, and other basics. Oh, how times have changed! Today, NYC rivals Los Angeles in terms of sheer Mexican food diversity. Chefs have arrived from throughout Mexico and surrounding areas to set up shop in the Big Apple, and they’ve brought along local, authentic flavors and creative, cont

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Advertiser: Paycor

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.

Leadership

Lady Boss Blogger

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Staff scheduling software has become more and more popular as everything has become more digitized. As a manager, you know that there is more to employee scheduling than simply putting the right people in the right place at the right time. You have to: Schedule requests to consider Last minute open shifts to fill Staffing […]. The post 4 Tips For Selecting The Best Staff Scheduling Software Solution appeared first on LadyBossBlogger.

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EATER

OCTOBER 12, 2021

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BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Advantages of POS System for Retail. POS System Advantages And Benefits For Retail Stores. The terms cash register and point of sale system are often interchangeably used. But there are many advantages of a point-of-sale system, over cash registers, as a company management solution. A POS helps retailers save time and money and allows them to focus on their customers.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Harlem is home to world-famous culture, music, and food. From classic American soul food to wood-fired Italian dishes and much more, the tapestry of flavors found in Harlem’s restaurants is rich indeed. Plus, no matter where you dine, you’re sure to be near one of Harlem’s many famous historical landmarks, such as Marcus Garvey Park and Frederick Douglass Circle.

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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.

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