Sculpture Hospitality
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Creating an enticing menu is an art form. But, as restaurant owners and operators, it’s important that you don’t overlook another equally crucial aspect of menu creation and that is pricing.
Restaurant Business
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Can the nation's collective palate evolve beyond the chicken nuggets they loved as toddlers? Or will we finally reach peak nugget and find another craveable protein to dip in all those terrific sauces out there?
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24/7 Waiter
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Restaurant marketing tools are essential for growing your business. They help you keep track of your customers and their orders. The best marketing tools for restaurants can send out automated messages to boost sales and draw people in using images and video content. By removing menial manual tasks, you can keep focused on making great food and getting the dishes out of the kitchen and into hungry mouths.
Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Launching a fine dining restaurant is an undoubtedly exciting venture, but it's not without its challenges. With the fierce competition in the food industry, a well-thought-out pre-launch marketing strategy is crucial to ensure your restaurant gets the attention it deserves. With 60 percent of new high-end restaurants failing within the first year, it’s clear that far too many budding restauranteurs are not pursuing the optimum marketing strategies.
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How do you stay on top of what your customers are expecting when they step through your doors? Do you know what’s on their mind? How are you going to account for what they’re planning on doing months from now? As we head into 2024, price-related issues are still top-of-mind for restaurant customers after the inflation boom earlier this year. In this new report, we give you the latest insights on consumer spending trends, attitudes on tipping, and how you can respond.
ChowNow
OCTOBER 26, 2023
“The temporary ‘pivots’ developed during the pandemic—expanded delivery services, outdoor dining options, to-go alcohol offerings, and investments in technology—are the foundation of the industry’s new normal.” – 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry Report , National Restaurant Association The pandemic changed everything—especially the restaurant dining experience.
Crunchtime
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Earlier this year, we commissioned EnsembleIQ to anonymously survey hundreds of restaurant operators to better understand the top operational challenges and opportunities in multi-unit restaurants. 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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Goliath Consulting
OCTOBER 24, 2023
In the ever-evolving world of culinary delights, beverage trends play a pivotal role in shaping our choices and preferences. As we step into 2024, it’s time to explore the exciting and innovative trends that will dominate our glasses, mugs, and bottles. From wellness-driven concoctions to caffeine alternatives, here’s a glimpse of what you can expect in the world of beverages next year.
Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Adding a coat of paint will always freshen up any space. The same goes for any restaurant or bar. Understanding how to prepare your staff for a fresh coat, what styles of paint, and finishes can help you create a space that is inviting, warming, or even exciting for your customers. Throughout my almost two decades of experience working with restaurant and bar owners these are the areas I always discuss with them when they decide to give their establishment a new look.
Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting
OCTOBER 23, 2023
“I’m too busy to make more money.” No restauranteur has ever said that, right? WRONG. Every year restauranteurs approach the period from Black Friday to New Year’s Day thinking they will be so busy they can’t possibly accommodate everyone. They limit the number of private events, they limit the number of reservations, and they limit … Don’t Be Afraid of Holiday Business Read More » The post Don’t Be Afraid of Holiday Business first appeared on Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting.
Culinary Cues
OCTOBER 27, 2023
One of the dilemmas restaurateurs’ face is the approach taken with the management and delivery of a restaurant concept and menu. To make it simple, the restaurant can choose to be either chef centric or restaurant centric. This involves, first and foremost, the decision regarding who to hire as chef and sous chef and the level of control this person will be given.
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These calendars provide pay period dates and paydays for biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll in 2024. Use them as a reminder or share with employees so they can celebrate payday.
EATER
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Scott Eisen/Getty Images He’s in his “virtual events” era, apparently After a nearly six-year social media hiatus, disgraced chef Mario Batali is officially back on Instagram. The chef made his comeback to the platform on October 21, complete with a slightly blurry photo of red-sauced pasta and a cryptic announcement: “Mario Batali virtual events coming soon.
Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Modern payment solutions that provide the ultimate convenience and enable customers to order and pay how they prefer are on the rise this holiday season, empowering restaurants to deliver an improved experience without sacrificing the quality of service. With the rise of on-demand delivery and easy-to-use checkout technology driving consumer demand for quick service, restaurant operators are implementing modern payment solutions that provide a more seamless and customer-friendly dining experienc
Restaurant Engine
OCTOBER 25, 2023
The best social media platforms for you are the ones your customers are using. Is your restaurant using social media? And if you are, are you using it effectively? How many platforms are you using? Are you on the best ones for your target audience? In this article, we look at the best social media platforms for restaurants. You don’t have to be on all of them.
The Restaurant Times
OCTOBER 23, 2023
In a world where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the freedom of remote work blend seamlessly, there’s a unique place that’s redefining our idea of public spaces. Meet Coffeefy , the brainchild of Ramon Aguilar, an industrial system engineer with a taste for innovation and a love for coffee. This blog takes you on a captivating journey through the birth, growth, and impact of Coffeefy, an establishment that beautifully combines work and leisure in one welcoming space.
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These calendars provide pay period dates and paydays for biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll in 2024. Use them as a reminder or share with employees so they can celebrate payday.
EATER
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Austin Bush Millions cram into Phuket’s popular beaches and resorts, but diners should look elsewhere to taste the mix of southern Thai, Hokkien, and Baba food that makes the island arguably Thailand’s most underrated food destination Phuket is one of the biggest travel destinations in the world. In 2022, 9 million tourists visited Thailand’s largest island (down from 15 million in 2018) in search of white-sand beaches, clear waters, and palm trees.
Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Working in a restaurant is a marathon, not a sprint. To get through a long shift, chefs, managers, servers, hosts and waitstaff need to make wise decisions and take care of their health. Whether you work in the front of house or in the kitchen, the stressors of every shift can wear you down. Eventually the weight of it all can take a toll on your emotional and physical wellbeing.
Crunchtime
OCTOBER 24, 2023
As essential functions in multi-unit restaurants, training and operations are inherently intertwined and greatly influence the customer experience. Educating employees to perform job tasks correctly, efficiently, and confidently is key to maintaining quality operations and customer experiences. In the high-turnover restaurant industry, getting new employees up to speed faster is critical to retaining them longer.
The Eat Restaurant
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Simplicity is key for restaurant customers when booking and dining. Digital reservation management systems like Tableo and Eat App alternatives help restaurants run efficiently, take online reservations, and manage tables. Not having one could result in losing customers and overstaffing. Tableo (starting price at $0) is a popular option for those starting with online reservations, but there are other systems available for restaurant operations, reservations, and guest management.
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Your Guide to Restaurant Marketing Success Start maximizing ROI and doing more with less with Olo’s ultimate guide to restaurant marketing. In this guide: Strategies to level up in 4 key areas: data, audiences, content distribution, and loyalty Interactive checklists to help you track your progress throughout the year Tips for leveraging guest data across your entire business What you’ll learn: Level 1 | Beginner: Learn how to collect guest data, build a healthy subscriber list, launch personali
EATER
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Miss M. Diamond serving doughnuts to American servicemen in a Salvation Army hut on Union Square, New York, circa 1918. | FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Even during the worst of war, the ring-shaped confections offered a bite of joy and a much-needed morale boost to weary soldiers during World War I Dough fried in oil is a delicacy found worldwide, from Greek loukoumades to Moroccan sfenj to jalebi in India and Pakistan.
Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Surging prices have been top of mind for consumers for two years and counting, leaving restaurant leaders questioning how inflation might influence diners’ behavior and overall spending habits, including their usage of digital ordering and third-party delivery apps– both of which gained momentum during the pandemic. While restaurants might have expected to see a bigger shift back to in-person transactions as a result of customers looking to cut costs, there simply hasn’t been a
Restaurant Business
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Working Lunch: Townsend Brown, policy analyst with Multistate, joins the podcast to discuss the law. Also, the restaurant industry may have beaten back another tip credit proposal.
Buzztime Business
OCTOBER 26, 2023
It’s that time of year again…when black lights are acceptable and your patrons become unrecognizable. Yes, Halloween is upon us in the bar and restaurant business. BOO! GHOST! BEHIND YOU! Did that scare you into planning your Halloween promotions now? Because America is getting ready to spend $9 billion dollars on October 31st. Now that we made you jump, let’s get scary… Costume Contest Halloween Promotions: 3 Ways to Rock It Just keeping it real…Every bar and restaurant is planning a costume co
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As a restaurant leader, your plate is full with responsibilities, from staff management to serving up delicious dishes. But amidst the hustle, there's a crucial area you can't afford to overlook – employment laws. In this comprehensive eBook, we'll unveil the seven essential employment laws every restaurant leader must master. We'll break down the intricacies of each law, showing you how it directly impacts your business.
EATER
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Lille Allen/Eater Unfussy, delicious, and (usually) limited to one bowl, the snackable bake is history’s most approachable baking trend What is a snack? The word may evoke afterschool carrots and apples, a few handfuls of trail mix between meetings, or popcorn at a movie before dinner. It’s eaten to tide you over, yes, but also as a thrill in itself.
The Restaurant Times
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Just like the Silicon Valley of India, the restaurant industry, with its dynamic nature, has always been a thriving ground for innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. In the bustling city of Bangalore, we encountered some remarkable individuals who have made significant strides in the world of restaurant consulting. Each of them brings a unique perspective, experience, and take on the industry.
Restaurant Business
OCTOBER 23, 2023
From cricket and curling, to ping pong and pickleball, restaurant concepts that combine eating and drinking with fun and games are booming.
The Rail
OCTOBER 24, 2023
By Indiana Lee, Contributor As a bar or restaurant owner, you always want the best for your customers, including when it comes to the beer they’re drinking. The craft beer movement has continued to rise in recent years, and patrons have developed high expectations for quality beer, no matter where they go. Thankfully, providing high-quality craft beer to your guests is easier than you might think.
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On August 30, 2023, the DOL unveiled a proposed overtime rule that would raise the weekly salary threshold under the Federal Labor Standards Act. Paycor is closely monitoring the proposal and will provide updates as new information becomes available.
EATER
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Stock up on coconut-dusted Fifteens (top right) at St. George’s Market before continuing your travels. | Amy McCarthy/Eater Nothing tops eating Fifteens, coconut-dusted cookies, in a garden. This post originally appeared in the October 21, 2023 edition of Eater’s Travel newsletter , a place for Eater’s editors and writers to share their tips for navigating the world’s most delicious destinations.
The Eat Restaurant
OCTOBER 25, 2023
TableAgent is a viable option for restaurants that are looking for a free and easy-to-use reservation system. But, it's good to consider the limitations.
Restaurant Business
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Takeout sales increased for the second straight quarter, and the chain said those orders are good for its margins. But it’s still not doing delivery.
Margin Edge
OCTOBER 23, 2023
As the Beatles song goes, “I get by with a little help from my friends,” and that sentiment rings especially true in the world of business. Paul and John probably weren’t picturing a restaurant management system when they wrote those lyrics, but for MarginEdge, those words couldn’t be more accurate.
Advertiser: Paycor
On August 30, 2023, the DOL unveiled a proposed overtime rule that would raise the weekly salary threshold under the Federal Labor Standards Act. Paycor is closely monitoring the proposal and will provide updates as new information becomes available.
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