Open for Business

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

A picture is worth more than a thousand words for restaurants—a great photo can lead to more bookings. It’s no secret that images play a part in how restaurants tell their story and how diners perceive them, but there is a certain art to getting the strategy right. Having photos on as many platforms as possible (such as Instagram, Yelp, and OpenTable) is key to retaining diners’ attention and marketing your restaurant as an attractive one to book. .

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

How to Do Bookkeeping for a Restaurant in 5 Simple Steps. Restaurant bookkeeping involves financial and accounting practices that track your business’ detailed costs and revenue. With organized financial practices and relevant, sophisticated reporting, bookkeeping can help you create a strong foundation for your business decisions. Bookkeeping involves day-to-day finances and budgets, but effective bookkeeping practices also can help you make operational decisions about food, labor, and ov

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Word of mouth publicity might once have been enough to persuade diners your restaurant was the best in town, but nowadays you need to make sure your business stands out online, too. We live in an increasingly digital world, and the first thing that many diners will do if they fancy something to eat is pull out their smartphones, laptops, or tablets and search for eateries in their local area.

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Xtra Chef

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Menu pricing can seem daunting. To start, it’s a numbers game that involves calculating plate cost and a target menu price. But successful menu pricing is so much more than this. There are other factors you need to consider including your market, your clientele, your brand, demand for your concept or cuisine, your competition, and ultimately the perceived value related to your unique selling proposition (USP).

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Advertiser: Paycor

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Buzztime Business

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Negative reviews if not handled properly can bring a sour opinion of your business. Check out what bar and restaurant owners do to combat this negativity. The post Straight Up Advice: How Do You Handle Negative Reviews Online? appeared first on Buzztime.

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LevelUp

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

When it comes to your restaurant business, navigating the world of digital content can be overwhelming. The world of marketing is always changing, and best practices for content creation are ever-evolving. Your brand should be sharing blog posts, social media posts , videos , and even monthly newsletters or email campaigns to keep up with competitors and attract audiences in the digital sphere.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

We have all had those moments (some of us more frequently than others) when we question what we are doing, the level of commitment required, and the price to pay. As chefs we all are aware of the time, physical stress, and emotional trauma associated with running a busy kitchen. The labor pool is a true challenge, the pressure to earn a profit is relentless, the fickle nature of guests can be frustrating, the shear number of daily decisions required of the job is mind-numbing, and the need to pu

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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

When you envision a country with a flourishing specialty coffee scene, Russia probably doesn’t come to mind. Despite being the ninth most populous country on earth, little is known about how its citizens drink coffee, or their consumption preferences and patterns. Next month’s Producer & Roaster Forum will host a panel answering this question. Organised by Perfect Daily Grind, this world leading coffee event is aimed at bringing international markets together by advising attendees on how to

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

A new normal has evolved in the restaurant industry: Digital delivery sales are expected to grow at a compound annual rate of over 22 percent through 2023 , according to L.E.K. Consulting. In response, 37 percent of restaurants are offering online ordering and 32 percent accept mobile payments. Though the delivery revenue trajectory is positive, this may also stir up panic in the industry-.

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Advertiser: Paycor

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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Sante

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Event date: February 27, 2020 - 6:30pm. The “Olive You” European Table Olive Campaign, cordially invites you to learn more about the European Natural Black Olives, at our “European Natural Black Olives from Greece“ private press event. Grown naturally, without artificial ripening methods, European Black Natural Olives from Greece are viewed as a healthy alternative to the more familiar Commercial Black Olives.

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Typsy

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Did you know that Valentine’s Day is one of the most celebrated days of the year for retail shops and restaurants? In fact, almost US$4 billion is spent on gifts, flowers or going out for dinners on Valentine’s Day each year. Yes, love is in the air! And it’s time for you to understand what your guests are after on this special day and up your love game.

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Ken Burgin

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

With many cafes and restaurants reporting up to 80% of sales being made on card, the traditional informal cash transactions and ‘owner’s cash bonus’ have become much more difficult to manage. They’re going away – forever. We’ve relied on cash shortcuts for… The great kitchen hand with a visa problem, who is happy to work long hours for $25 ph in the hand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features Boston Market, Danu Partners, P.F. Chang’s, Wing Squad, Yumpingo, Restaurant Revolution Technologies, Waitbusters, Dairy Queen, Fish City Grill, The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and Keilhauer. New CEO at Boston Market. Boston Market® named Eric Wyatt as Chief Executive Officer.

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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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Aaron Allen & Associates

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Restaurant CEO priorities are shifting in 2020, and it makes sense given how quickly the consumer and competitive landscape are shifting as well as the introduction of new forces impacting the industry. Here, we round up ten factors influencing how leaders are evolving their views and approach. 1. Activist Investors Hungry for Weak Prey Like a crocodile preparing to go after an antelope in the wild, activist investors are looking at the restaurant space with the hunger in their eyes.

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Typsy

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Hoteliers across the globe have begun to see the impact Big Data can have on their revenue intake. From providing an in-depth look into what your current guests are doing within your hotel to what your potential guests are looking for from your hotel, big data opens the door to exactly what your guests want and need.

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Transact

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Convenience store food has a reputation problem. Or should I say, had a reputation problem. . Convenience store food used to be a punch line — a food that no one in their right mind would eat unless they were either desperate, out of options, or trying to be funny. . No longer! Convenience stores all over the country are now reinventing themselves as honest-to-goodness dining destinations for consumers–and they’re succeeding. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

We all know it- the restaurant industry is tough. In fact, most restaurants never reach profitability. This may be due to the fact that 52 percent of restaurant owners say that food cost control is one of the most difficult parts of running a restaurant. It’s easy to see why this is the case. Food costs are always changing, and the price of produce fluctuates with seasonal changes.

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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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Next Restaurants

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

By Maham Khan, Contributor. Eating out at restaurants has gained increasing popularity in the past few years – 45% of diners were going out to eat multiple times a week in 2019! That’s good news for the restaurant industry. As a result, the choices for eating out are growing, from Five Star establishments to coffee shops to food trucks to pop-up eateries, and we flock to them all depending on the need of the moment.

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Buzztime Business

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Every restaurant server has an off day and make mistakes but even on those off days, it is important to have some general rules of what and what not to say! The post 8 Things Servers Should Never Say (And What to Say Instead) appeared first on Buzztime.

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Open for Business

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Diners today have no shortage of opinions—and no shortage of places to share them. With a multitude of online destinations that house feedback, from Google to social media, those opinions have influence. In fact, 97% of customers read online reviews before coming into any business, with almost half of those interviewed only trusting businesses with four stars or better, according to a 2019 survey by BrightLocal.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

As a bar manager or owner, keeping track of liquor costs is a primary responsibility. Using these tips listed below, you can keep costs at an affordable low amount and set a strong foundation for growing your business. . Set Up a Lean Bar . Our first tip to keeping liquor costs low at your bar is to set up a lean operation. This would mean reducing your inventory to its most essential quantities.

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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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Hot Schedules

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Blog. Improving HR Functionality. Learn how outsourcing your HR can increase employee engagement while decreasing liabilities and fees. T here’s one thing we know for sure: across the board, labor is one of the biggest expenses for restaurants and hospitality businesses. But some things seem less certain: did everyone get paid the right amount at the right time for the right hours worked this week?

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Sling

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

With the global scale of the economy and the unlimited reach of the internet, you may think that supplier relationship management would be easier than ever. But finding the best fit can be challenging and can mean the difference between staying in the black and falling into the red. In this article, the experts at Sling provide tips for improving your supplier relationship management and give your business every chance for success.

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Restaurant Clicks

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Your restaurant’s online reviews can make or break your business. Studies have shown that 82% of consumers read online reviews for local businesses before visiting, so it’s vital that your business is present on review websites and has great ratings. . Certain review sites like Google and Yelp tend to get more traffic than other, less popular restaurant review websites.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Email newsletters are a great way to share your restaurant’s latest announcements, and when used in conjunction with other marketing channels, they are a highly effective way to retain restaurant customers and increase sales. . Drip campaigns (also called automated email campaign, autoresponders, and marketing automation) work like this: they are a set of marketing emails that are automatically sent out according to schedule.

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Advertiser: Paycor

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