Enough with pumpkin spice already
Restaurant Business
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Fall doesn’t officially arrive until Saturday, but pumpkin started flooding menus way back in the beginning of August. Have Americans had their fill yet?
Restaurant Business
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Fall doesn’t officially arrive until Saturday, but pumpkin started flooding menus way back in the beginning of August. Have Americans had their fill yet?
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
The restaurant industry is undergoing a technology renaissance. Everywhere you care to look, AI and automation can be found taking on critical roles and supporting restaurants, bars, cafes, and coffee shops still battling against labor shortages and rising inflation. Robots are helping with food prep and even serving dine-in customers. Data-driven analytics tools are allowing restaurants to optimize pricing and personalize menu options.
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The Eat Restaurant
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
A target market for restaurants is the diners who a) you are hoping to attract and b) are most likely to eat in your restaurant. The perfect restaurant target market lies where these two groups overlap. In the words of Gordon Ramsay, “To succeed in the restaurant industry, you must speak the language of your target market and offer them a taste of what they desire.
Evergreen
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
A comprehensive restaurant opening checklist is essential for successful operation every day. By following a checklist, your managers and team members can focus on serving customers and addressing the challenges of the day, rather than doubling up unnecessary […] The post The Only Restaurant Opening Checklist You’ll Ever Need appeared first on Evergreen.
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Restaurant Business
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
The Bottom Line: Restaurants have stepped off the pricing gas. But sales are slowing and traffic is weak, and more operators are turning to price promotions.
7 Shifts
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
In the restaurant business, the only constant is change. But what separates successful restaurants from the rest are the ones that can best adapt. 2020 marked the beginning of a new era for restaurant management. The pandemic, for all its devastation, granted many restaurants a silver lining: a chance to reset. And the restaurant business has gone through a decade's worth of change in a few short years, leading to new staffing challenges—and new shades of the old ones.
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Wasserstrom
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
As of September 1st, the New York City Sanitation Department (DSNY) announced that it would begin fining restaurants and all other food-related businesses that do not use garbage cans designed to keep rodents out. The new rule is part of the city’s ongoing efforts to reduce its rat population, which is estimated to be in […] The post Outsmarting Rodents: Tips for Choosing Rat-Resistant Trash Cans appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.
Sculpture Hospitality
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
The ambiance of a bar, its artfully crafted drinks, and the music played are all elements that lure patrons in. Yet, what truly defines and differentiates a bar in the crowded hospitality industry is its team.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
When it comes to attracting customers to restaurants, local SEO is crucial and can optimize their online presence to attract more local customers. What Is Local SEO? Local Search is a search format where Google's algorithms rely on location data to display specific results according to the geographic location of the user or other locations suggested by them.
Culinary Cues
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Part Two – The Parable Continues So, here it is – Jack’s first day at the Main Street Grill. He brought his assignment to the chef before suiting up for work. “Chef, I completed your assignment and met with the three chefs.” “So, what did you learn – Jack?” “They were all very nice and took the time to talk with me even though their kitchens looked very busy.
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Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.
EATER
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
In her memoir “Fat Off, Fat On: A Big B h Manifesto,” the author navigates fatphobia, ableism, and the good intentions that can fuel social inequalities Listen to this article Very early in Fat Off, Fat On: A Big B h Manifesto , cultural critic Clarkisha Kent’s new memoir unpacking how fatphobia, disability, and other social issues intersect, Kent makes her most salient identities known: She is a dark-skinned, first-generation, Nigerian American, bisexual, disabled woman.
Sculpture Hospitality
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
TORONTO, ON, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sculpture Hospitality, the leading trailblazer in the food and beverage inventory management industry, proudly announces a substantial milestone in its journey of growth and success with several of its dedicated employees transitioning to franchise owners. Over the past year, the company has experienced exponential expansion, positioning itself as a driving force in the industry.
Food Business
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
First in a three part series on Social Media Marketing with Malia at Millenial Marketing. Malia, the owner of Millenial Marketing, and Martha, host of Holy Guacamole, talk through the most Frequently Asked Questions Malia receives regarding social media. Chances are you have asked some of these questions yourself, and know that social media is forever shifting and changing, and you might need an update.
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Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.
EATER
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Photoillustration by Lille Allen/Eater; photo by Ariana Genilla Louiie Victa went from line cook to multi-hyphenate food creator — and entrepreneur As a child, Louiie Victa wanted to be a veterinarian. She loved animals and thought caring for them would be a nice career — until she saw a video of a cow giving birth and promptly changed her mind. From then on, food was the only path she considered, so it was rather ironic that the only culinary job she could get, as a young immigrant to the Unite
Sculpture Hospitality
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Mastering the art of food inventory management is an essential skill for any culinary business, be it a bustling restaurant or a cozy cafe. Making sure that your food supplies are fresh and efficiently restocked, all while minimizing waste, requires a well-structured approach.
Restaurant Business
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission last year, the lawsuit involves allegations that a manager sexually assaulted a worker who was just 17 at the time. With the settlement, Chipotle does not admit wrongdoing.
Aaron Allen & Associates
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
There is an art to executing successful M&A and the biggest advantage is in being thoroughly prepared to demonstrate exactly why a given deal makes strategic and financial sense — or why it doesn’t. Expert due diligence can challenge the investment thesis and the assumptions on which it is built. In essence, it’s a pressure test of where the investment target is strong, and where it is weak (in terms of financial, legal, commercial, operational, and technological standards) and, further det
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Running a profitable restaurant requires more than great food and service. Our guide breaks down five actionable strategies to help you control costs and maximize profitability. Learn how to track and reduce food waste, optimize labor costs with smart scheduling, make data-driven decisions with regular P&L reviews, and manage fixed and variable costs efficiently.
EATER
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Oktoberfest revelers in Munich, 1953 | Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images The history of Germany’s beloved fall festival and how it spread bratwurst and pretzels across the globe Each year, the start of fall signals it’s time for Oktoberfest. With roots in Germany, the annual celebration calls to mind beer steins, lederhosen, and pretzels, but with a history that goes back more than 200 years, the story of Oktoberfest is deeper than that stereotypical image.
Veloce POS Blog
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
The restaurant sector is one of the areas that requires great rigor in the management of stocks and daily operations. That's why it's essential to be able to rely on tools that not only simplify management, but also optimize operations in depth. Veloce POS is this essential partner that has made itself indispensable thanks to its inventory module with rich and varied features.
Restaurant Business
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
This is what happens when a great location presents itself and a group of friends, who are also restaurant operators, pool their talents.
Crunchtime
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
To better understand the top operational challenges and opportunities in multi-unit restaurants, we commissioned EnsembleIQ to anonymously survey hundreds of restaurant operators. The findings reveal important industry benchmarks, plans for investment, and strategic priorities to drive growth, and we’ve packaged them all up in our newly released 2023 Restaurant Operations Report.
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HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.
Bizimply
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
We are proudly ranked as the Autumn Leader in Employee Scheduling and Time & Attendance in Europe and the UK in the most recent G2 Report. The post Bizimply is the Autumn Leader in <b>Time & Attendance</b> and <b>Employee Scheduling </b> on G2! appeared first on Bizimply.
7 Shifts
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
The restaurant industry continues to display its resilience as it steadily adds more jobs month after month. Preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reveals that the Food Services and Drinking Places sector experienced a net gain of 14,900 jobs in August. This momentum is in sync with the industry's performance during the spring and summer months, consistently averaging an increase of 15,000 jobs per month.
Restaurant Business
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Some are opting for less-expensive wines and entrees, executives said during a wide-ranging earnings call that also touched on student loans, California’s wage bill and Ozempic.
PathSpot
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Ensure Compliance with Revolutionary Technology Managing food safety in a global food business requires strict adherence to industry guidelines like HACCP, BRC, IFS, and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). These guidelines demand consistent reporting practices across all locations, making the food safety audit process a critical challenge. Digital solutions are designed to automate tasks, ensure compliance and, streamline operations, protect customers while leveraging operational efficienc
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
Get Beyond
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
In a small business, you’re expected to wear many hats, some expected; others, not so much. One hat many business owners don’t expect to wear is the “payroll processor hat.” While very necessary to running a business, processing payroll can be a time-consuming process. And when it comes to deciding to switch payroll providers, it can be an even bigger headache.
Society Insurance
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
When people on a team struggle to listen to each other, they can become disconnected. Active listening is important because it encourages openness, honesty, and success. This can help understand how people are motivated, how they’re feeling, and challenges they may be facing. Below you will find information about what active listening is, the purpose it serves, its benefits, and more.
Restaurant Business
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Reality Check: The industry's largest state market is about to hit the business, a significant part of its economy, with all sorts of changes and new burdens. What gives?
7 Shifts
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
The restaurant industry continues to display its resilience as it steadily adds more jobs month after month. Preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reveals that the Food Services and Drinking Places sector experienced a net gain of 14,900 jobs in August. This momentum is in sync with the industry's performance during the spring and summer months, consistently averaging an increase of 15,000 jobs per month.
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a
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