The Restaurant Group
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Introducing new menu items is more than just adding dishes to your offerings—it’s about crafting an experience that captivates your guests and keeps them coming back for more. A well-planned new menu launch not only boosts customer engagement but also reinforces your restaurant’s brand identity. Let’s dive into a foolproof guide designed to make your launch a resounding success.
Lavu
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Want to boost your restaurant’s profits? Start by analyzing your ingredient costs. Tracking ingredient profitability is crucial for keeping your Cost of Goods Sold (CoGS) under control – ideally below 31% of revenue. This article breaks down how to manage ingredient costs, reduce waste, and optimize menu pricing using modern tools like POS systems.
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Goliath Consulting
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The Michelin Guide is renowned as the gold standard for restaurant ratings, synonymous with culinary excellence. Initially launched in 1920 in France, the guide traditionally focused on Europe. However, in recent decades, it has steadily expanded its scope, recognizing exceptional restaurants across North America, Asia, and the Middle East. Today, the Michelin Guide continues to explore new markets and broaden its global influence.
Bizimply
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The holiday rush can be both exhilarating and daunting for hospitality business owners and managers. While traditional staffing strategies have their […] The post Holiday Season Hacks: 7 Smart Ways to Ace Peak Season Staffing appeared first on Bizimply.
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.
Sculpture Hospitality
DECEMBER 3, 2024
When it comes to the success of your restaurant, ordering the right food and supplies is critical for smooth kitchen operations, healthy profit margins and keeping your food costs in check.
Bottleneck Management
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Barbecue and Beer: A Pairing Guide Get ready to elevate your barbecue game with some fantastic beer pairings. We talked to some of the breweries we carry at Bottleneck restaurants to find out which of their brews would perfectly complement your favorite barbecue dishes. Here’s what they suggested, and trust us, these combos are mouthwatering. The Triple Threat, Secret Sauce Barbecue Maplewood’s Pulaski + Sliced Carolina Brisket Adam Smith from Maplewood Brewery hit the nail on the head with this
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TastyIgniter
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Discover how Michelin-starred chefs are revolutionizing restaurant sustainability through innovative practices, from zero-waste operations and regenerative farming to energy-efficient systems, transforming the culinary industry while reducing environmental impact.
The Rail
DECEMBER 2, 2024
By Kateryna Reshetilo, Contributor Are you a restaurant owner looking for ways to keep up with the fast-changing demands of your customers? Have you noticed how food delivery apps are becoming essential in attracting and retaining diners? If so, you’re not alone. Today, more than ever, restaurants are turning to custom-built apps to improve convenience, streamline operations, and foster customer loyalty.
Black Box Intelligence
DECEMBER 3, 2024
For restaurant brands, understanding and acting on guest feedback is no longer optional. It’s a critical factor in driving sales, improving operations, and brand health. In a recent Lesson from the Field, industry leaders from Keke’s Breakfast Cafe and Velvet Taco shared how reviews shape the future of restaurants. Here are the key takeaways of how they use feedback to drive success.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Building a unique identity for your restaurant can be challenging in a competitive market. At Health Nut, we've successfully capitalized on local marketing to create a brand that resonates deeply with our community and inspires a loyal following. 1. Leverage Social Media and Local Influencers Social media and local influencers are invaluable tools for building connections and expanding your restaurant’s reach.
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
DECEMBER 4, 2024
How my father taught me how to be a dad, one roasted Lowcountry oyster at a time “Boy, take your time and pay attention to what you’re doing!” I started shucking oysters when I was young — age 5 to be exact. Even still, my dad held no mercy when teaching me how to open and eat them. “Don’t jam it in there,” he would say. “Just put the knife in the back and twist it.
Restaurant Business
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Product innovation remains vital for success in the bubble tea marketand the beverage industry more broadly. Recognized as a global leader in the bubble tea sector, Chatime continues to expand and build as an innovative beverage brand with over 1,400 franchise locations worldwide. A recent opportunity analysis and industry forecast, developed in partnership with Allied Market Research, uncovered four key global trends and growth factors that are helping to guide Chatimes innovation pipeline, inc
Lavu
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
POS integrations simplify restaurant operations by automating tasks, reducing errors, and improving customer service. They connect tools like inventory tracking, payroll, and online ordering into one system, allowing real-time data access for smarter decisions. Key benefits include: Efficiency : Automates workflows like inventory management and order processing.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Just as a chef elevates a signature dish with bold, unique flavors that please the senses, the right glassware can enhance the presentation of drinks and food, creating a visually engaging experience for customers. Picture this: a server carrying an eye-catching, beautifully poured cocktail in a unique glass catches the eye of customers at a restaurant.
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.
EATER
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Carnitas Ramirez in Alphabet City received an award from Eater NY for Best Counter-Service Spot. | Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet/Eater NY Raise a glass to the year’s best bars, restaurants, pop-ups, and roving trucks across 20 Eater cities What does 2024 taste like? Just ask Eater’s local city editors who’ve been tirelessly scouring their regions — from sampling Boston’s premier bakery for ube brownies to test-driving San Diego’s stellar yakitori experiences — in search of the best dining experiences
Restaurant Business
DECEMBER 3, 2024
FOB Sushi Bar's two units were closed for about two weeks after fans of the social media restaurant reviewer saw something move in his sashimi. But food safety officials have given the all clear.
SpotOn
DECEMBER 3, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO — December 3, 2024 — As the restaurant industry continues to face mounting pressures from rising costs, shifting consumer behaviors and sentiment, and the growing complexity of technology, SpotOn , a leading restaurant software and payments provider, reveals its 2025 predictions for independent restaurants. In the year ahead, operators will need to rethink their approach to technology, using it strategically to manage costs, improve efficiency, and stay ahead of indus
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 2, 2024
One would think that, in 2024, foodborne illnesses would be a thing of the past. After all, our technology has evolved to be better than we ever could have predicted. We now have automated monitoring sensors that sit in your cooler to keep track of temperature fluctuations. There are automated food labeling systems that make it easier for businesses to stay in compliance.
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.
EATER
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Photo illustration by Lille Allen; see below for full credits Parenting in late-capitalist America during the holidays is hard. The right banana bread recipe makes it easier. I used to love the winter holidays. Fully. Unabashedly. I looked forward to a festive break from routine at the end of the calendar year, a bacchanalia to precede January’s clean-slate vibes.
Restaurant Business
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Seven and I Holdings, the parent company of the convenience-store chain, is weighing multiple options for its future, including an offer from the owner of Circle K and a management buyout that could result in a U.S. IPO for its North American operations.
Lavu
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Want to boost your restaurant’s profits ? Start tracking ingredient costs. Proper cost tracking helps you set profitable menu prices, cut expenses, and manage inventory efficiently. Here’s how: Why it matters : Control spending, maintain profit margins, and adjust to price changes. How to track costs : Use tools like POS systems to record prices, calculate recipe costs, and update data regularly.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Restaurant operators need to embrace menu and technological innovations in order to meet guest expectations this holiday season, according to the Fall/Winter Trend report: a report produced by Provoke Insights in collaboration with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. "Our findings show that while traditional expectations around food quality, service, and ambiance remain steady, technology has emerged as a pivotal area of focus," Carly Fink, president of Provoke Insights, told MR
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.
EATER
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The waiting area at Zendher’s, one of the busiest restaurants in America. From fried chicken dinners at Zehnder’s and the Bavarian Inn to the Hallmark vibes of the main drag, tourists flock to this town for Christmas spirit For some restaurants, whether old or new, the reason for the season is not just to celebrate with food and drink — it’s to go wild over holiday decor.
Restaurant Business
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The chain is testing a new restaurant design with a drive-thru, kiosks and mobile order pickup stations. The location also features a “Hut ‘N Go” menu with items ready to go.
Lavu
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Integrating mobile inventory systems with POS platforms simplifies restaurant operations by automating inventory updates, reducing errors, and providing real-time insights. Here’s what you need to know: Benefits : Real-time stock updates, improved accuracy, and smarter inventory planning. Top Systems : Lavu , Toast , and LINGA offer unique features like API integration, offline functionality, and multi-location tracking.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 5, 2024
As we approach the busiest time of year for in-store bakeries, flavors like pumpkin and peppermint take center stage across the country. These classic flavors are beloved by many, but there’s also an appetite for innovative twists and new sensations that capture the essence of the season in exciting ways. Today’s consumers are on the hunt for bold and unique flavor combinations that enhance their seasonal experiences.
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.
EATER
DECEMBER 4, 2024
There’s no better or more thoughtful gift for any home cook than a book they’ll love along with the supplies they’ll need to get cooking. Here are our favorite cookbooks of the year and some recommendations to get started. Cookbooks make fantastic gifts, and a thoughtfully chosen book can easily become a cherished addition to someone’s culinary collection.
Restaurant Business
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Eating and drinking places added 28,900 jobs, compared with 3,000 positions the prior year, according to new federal data.
Black Box Intelligence
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Amazon sends them. So does your dentist. Probably your yoga studio. Your bank definitely does. And they are on Every. Single. Restaurant Check. Tell us how we did! You don’t fill them out. Neither does your customer. The Survey Problem The survey requests on your receipts? They’re probably costing you money while providing minimal useful feedback or worse: bias feedback.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 3, 2024
This holiday season, 67 percent of diners are seeking more than standard reservations, with themed holiday meals (44 percent) and multi-course feasts (39 percent) being the most popular options, according to a survey from Tock. Survey results indicate diners are seeking distinctive dining experiences, planning ahead with early reservations, and seeking out earlier evening bookings The holiday season is bringing a wave of excitement among diners, with 68 percent of respondents planning to celebra
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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