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How Can You Enhance Customer Engagement with Menu Item Stories

Restaurant Engine

Really use your menu item descriptions to drive customer engagement at your restaurant. Did you know that telling stories about your restaurant is one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal to drive customer engagement? Not only can you share stories on your restaurant website, but you can share them on social media, too. Most likely, you built your restaurant around your menu.

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How to Choose the Best Fonts for Your Restaurant Menu

Wasserstrom

Menu fonts are an important part of restaurant marketing and design because they impact the overall perception of your establishment. Therefore, choosing your fonts is just as important as choosing the right logo or location for your intended culinary demographic. Because fonts are visual elements that psychologically influence your customers, they are very useful tools […] The post How to Choose the Best Fonts for Your Restaurant Menu first appeared on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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Top 2023 Restaurant Growth Hacks

Restaurant Technology Guys

Ready to take your restaurant to the next level in 2023? ? Our latest blog post reveals the top restaurant growth hacks for the new year, including personalized marketing, omnichannel ordering, sustainable practices, social media influencer marketing, and automation. ? Discover how these game-changing strategies can help you drive revenue, build customer loyalty, and reach new audiences.

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Forged in the Fire: True Hospitality Born from Camaraderie and Respect

Modern Restaurant Management

The reservation was made months in advance, and each course was designed with intention and artistry. As the couple’s anniversary dinner gracefully glides toward a sweet crescendo, the lead server strides into the kitchen to pick up a beautiful brulee, only to notice the rose-shaped garnish is missing — along with the pastry chef. After rifling through the walk-in, the server recognizes the dishwasher on duty as a potential savior in the search for strawberries.

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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 To Choose the Right Tech for Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Digital transformation is no longer optional – it is required for restaurants to remain up to date, save costs and retain customers. Despite the importance of digital transformation, many restaurant owners are reluctant to adapt. The resistance to adoption can be attributed to several factors. Small-medium sized business owners may not fully grasp how important technology is due to a lack of knowledge and experience.

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Restaurant Social Media Marketing: The All-In-One Guide

Evergreen

Whether you’re a small, independent eatery or a large restaurant chain, a solid restaurant social media marketing plan is essential to staying competitive in today’s market. Your customers are on social media, and I’ll bet you’re on social […] The post Restaurant Social Media Marketing: The All-In-One Guide appeared first on Evergreen.

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How To Stay Current on Restaurant Trends and Brand Identity

Foodable

Listen to "122. How To Stay Current On Restaurant Trends And Brand Identity" on Spreaker. The Fast Casual Nation Podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurants who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. In this episode, I talk with Katy Velazquez, Corporate Executive Chef at QDOBA about how the fast-casual Mexican restaurant is able to stay current on trends and be true to its identity.

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Are restaurants pricing themselves out of the good life?

Restaurant Business

Sweet & Sour: Columnists Peter Romeo and Nancy Kruse consider if menu pricing has hit the red zone. Someone check with a customer, quick.

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What Is the Carbon Footprint of the Restaurant Industry and How Can You Measure Yours?

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry is guilty of producing large amounts of carbon emissions in its quest to deliver delicious food and memorable culinary experiences for customers. From emissions released during the production of the ingredients, to the water used to grow fruit and vegetables, to the transportation emissions involved in the supply of ingredients – the carbon footprint associated with the resulting meal can be as much as eight kg of carbon dioxide (CO2).

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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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We’ve Made Life Easier for 1 Million Restaurant Pros

7 Shifts

As of last week, there are now more than 1 million restaurant pros using 7shifts! That means 1 in every 15 restaurant workers in the U.S. relies on 7shifts to stay better connected to their team, manage their work schedules, and get paid. I know firsthand how difficult and unpredictable this industry can be. When I was younger, my grandparents owned restaurants and my dad owned several Quiznos locations.

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How can heat retention & recirculation help specialty coffee roasters to improve efficiency?

Perfect Daily Grind

In recent months, it’s never been more important for coffee roasters to become more energy-efficient. With rising energy and logistics costs , roasters need to be more mindful than ever of their consumption. This includes the efficiency of the equipment they use. When it comes to machines, this is especially true – particularly those which include heat retention and recirculation technology.

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6 Up-and-Coming Restaurant Menu Trends

The Rail

By Indiana Lee, Contributor Restaurant patrons are always looking for something new, and the eateries that get ahead of the curve can see great success in 2023 and beyond. Here are many of the upcoming trends that will be hitting menus across the globe and why you should consider them as part of your business going forward. Serving the Sober Curious The year 2023 will bring a continuation of the trend that celebrates a demand for non-alcoholic beverages.

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New Food Traceability Final Rule to Improve Food Safety, Expedite Recalls and Protect Public Health

Modern Restaurant Management

How much information do you have about the foods your company handles in the course of business? If subjected to a food recall, would you be able to produce clear records delineating every touchpoint where the food was produced, harvested, processed or transformed, shipped, received, and used? How long would it take you to produce all that information when the FDA came calling?

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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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How to Put Employees First, From 4 Restaurateurs

7 Shifts

“Take better care of your staff.” We’ve all heard it. Some of us know that we should - but in between dealing with maintenance issues and hiring new employees, it can be hard enough to take care of yourself, let alone your staff. With rising food and labor costs, how can you prioritize the working conditions for your team so they stick around? How can you encourage them to care about the business and invest time and energy into their role?

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How to prevent clumping when grinding coffee

Perfect Daily Grind

There are a seemingly endless number of variables you need to account for when preparing high-quality espresso. These include – but aren’t limited to – dose, yield, extraction time, and grind size, as well as tamping and distribution techniques. However, even when factoring in all these variables, if you have ever wondered why your espresso shots still aren’t tasting quite right, it could be a common issue known as clumping.

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CREATING A RESTAURANT LEARNING ORGANIZATION

Sante

Oftentimes we are so engaged in the task in front of us that we fail to see what the future Continue Reading

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What Is the FICA Tip Credit? Five Things for Restaurants to Know About an Often-Missed Tax Credit

Modern Restaurant Management

The FICA Tip credit (FICA stands for Federal Insurance Contributions Act) is a federal income tax credit that was enacted to offer financial relief to businesses in the food service industry that has employees who receive part of their wages through tips given by customers. The tax credit was originally designed to deter businesses from hiding or underreporting tip income and prevent an unintended financial burden on those businesses for their share of the FICA tax on reported tips.

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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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I Really Miss My George Foreman Grill

EATER

Salton A fascinating emblem of the ’90s, it inspires a complicated nostalgia I remember a few faddish kitchen appliances from my mom’s apartment. A juicer somewhere in the upper cupboards, its presence signaled by the lone juicing cookbook on the kitchen counter. A waffle iron that pressed an image of Snoopy into your breakfast, and seemingly existed only to get tangled with the other pans.

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Following “The Road to Milan”: Is the World Barista Championship becoming more mainstream?

Perfect Daily Grind

Many coffee professionals and enthusiasts alike agree that the World Barista Championship (WBC) is one of the greatest stages for showcasing excellence and innovation in the specialty coffee sector. Whether it’s competitors using rare coffee species and varieties or showcasing new and unique ways of preparing beverages , the WBC sets the precedent for the rest of the specialty coffee sector.

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Miami Hospitality Group Develops New Strategy For Growth Upscale Dining

Foodable

Listen to "1. Miami Hospitality Group Develops New Strategy For Growth Upscale Dining" on Spreaker. Grove Bay Hospitality is a restaurant and hospitality management company based in Miami, Florida. The company operates several restaurants and bars in Miami, including a partnership with celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson on his Red Rooster Overtown concept.

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Pandemic victim Sweet Tomatoes is planning a comeback

Restaurant Business

The buffet salad chain has signed a lease to reopen in Tucson, Ariz., in a former location. It remains to be seen how the brand will adapt to the post-pandemic era.

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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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Go Inside a Michelin-Starred Restaurant Kitchen

Modern Restaurant Management

Bon Appétit positioned a series of cameras inside the kitchen at Michelin-starred New York restaurant Crown Shy. Executive chef Jamal James Kent narrates as he and the staff handle a typical dinner rush.

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THE BOND OF COOKS

Culinary Cues

More than friends, beyond being co-workers, and far more complex than just people who share a set of skills – cooks and chefs who work together become brothers and sisters. I don’t know if it’s totally unique to the kitchen trades, but aside from the bonds of sporting teams or the unbreakable ties that those in the military, law enforcement, and fire departments share, being part of a kitchen family is quite unique.

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Hospitality Education’s Role in Technology, Innovation and Evolution

Foodable

Listen to "11. Hospitality Education’s Role in Technology, Innovation and Evolution" on Spreaker. Today’s podcast is in memory of Dr. Pat Moreo, a leading hospitality educator - dedicated to a lifetime of service to our industry. Joining Host Rob Grimes is Dr. Cihan Cobanoglu, Dean of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at the University of South Florida, and Dr.

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Burger King is closing 26 locations in Michigan

Restaurant Business

EYM King, a Texas-based operator who the brand sued in February for not paying royalties, is closing the locations over the next few weeks.

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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.