Buzztime Business

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Fall is in the air. Or, that’s just the scent of a pumpkin spice latte. Either way, America’s favorite season is in full swing and it’s time to ramp up October promotion ideas at your bar, brewery, or restaurant. We’ve got you covered from October 1 st (International Coffee Day) through the 31 st (Halloween). Along the way, we whipped up some graphics you can totally use on Instagram, Facebook, in your emails…anywhere. 4 October Promotion Ideas You Can Run All Month Don’t be tempted to focus all

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Sling

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

If you think your business might benefit from more employee input into the work scheduling process, consider offering shift bidding. This unique approach to scheduling allows for more active participation and may result in a work calendar that satisfies everyone on your roster. In this article, we discuss how to use shift bidding in your business and some of the best practices that can make it work even better.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

For restaurant owners, there are a number of issues in their workplace keeping them up at night and hindering them from successfully managing and operating their restaurant efficiently. As a firm that specializes in working with clients in the restaurant industry, we regularly assist restaurant owners with many of these issues, particularly in areas like tax compliance, payroll, bookkeeping, and providing sound financial advice to help manage cash flow and business growth strategies.

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Sculpture Hospitality

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Managing a restaurant is no easy feat, especially in unpredictable weather. Here are some tips that will help you weather the storm and increase profits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The U.S. is the second-largest online food delivery market​ and generated an estimated $218B in revenue in 2022. And experts predict the market will increase close to $500B by 2027. Due to the growth and increased demand, leading food delivery platforms such as Uber Eats, DoorDash​, and Grubhub are also facing the growing threat of fraud and abuse on both the customer and driver sides as scams and scammers become more sophisticated.

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Restaurant Technology Guys

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

?️ The future of food safety is here, and it's powered by blockchain! Learn how this transformative technology is ensuring transparency and trust in the restaurant industry's food supply chain. Read more in our latest blog post! #Blockchain #FoodSafety #RestaurantTech The post The Role of Blockchain in Ensuring Food Safety in Restaurants appeared first on Restaurant Technology Guys.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

As a result of the Great Chicago Fire that killed 250 people in 1871, the National Fire Protection Association has declared the public observance of Fire Prevention Week since 1922, marking more than 100 years this year of the public observance. The holiday was later cemented by President Coolidge, marking the longest-running public health and safety observance on record.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The fusion of technology and food service is transforming the way restaurants operate, enhancing customer experiences, and shaping the future of the industry. From the way we place orders to how they’re prepared, every facet of the food service sector is being touched by technology. It’s not just about speed, efficiency or frugality – it’s a seamless customer journey.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Guests are dining out more often than last year and and rewarding great service, with the highest tips at bars and fine dining restaurants, according to hospitality industry data from Lightspeed Commerce Inc. The data suggests guests are willing to tip more for great service when digital tools are available to ease the payment process. Key findings include: Tipping is on the rise : Good news for servers: diners aren’t skimping on tips.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Ahh…the quote we all remember from Charles Dicken’s – A Tale of Two Cities. We may not remember too much from the rest of the story, but we do remember that line. It is, as our English Literature teacher would have said – a tale of two conflicting realities: light and darkness, hope and despair, good and evil, winning and losing, etc. Why do we remember this line and what significance might it imply in relation to work in a kitchen?

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Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The restaurant staffing shortage is a major challenge for restaurant owners today. According to the National Restaurant Association 2023 Restaurant Industry Forecast , 9 in 10 restaurants are experiencing staffing shortages. This statistic is based on a survey of restaurant operators conducted in January 2023. The 2021 COVID-19 pandemic caused many people to leave the hospitality industry, and many have not returned.

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Food Business

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Claire and Brandon, owners of Sura Korean BBQ and Tofu House on Long Beach are our guest today. They have a long and lusterous history with this place. Claire and Brandon took on the project of giving Korean BBQ a refreshed and contemporary feel. It included improving from within, adding a patio, and improving the kitchen. They faced challenges, and do not stop!

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Inspired by a Florida Golden Corral, developed in the Netherlands, and imported to Kurdistan, ABC Restaurant features an assortment of global cuisines all filtered through the semi-autonomous region’s relationship with the U.S. Every Friday at dinner time, a spry-looking Uncle Sam — stovepipe hat, stars-and-stripes suit, surprisingly brown beard — dances his way around the 11 sprawling buffet stations of ABC Restaurant.

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Sling

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Looking for a way to make it as easy as possible for your team members to remember when they work? Try a fixed schedule. In this article, you’ll learn what a fixed schedule is, how to implement one in your business, and the advantages and disadvantages that come with it. Table of contents What is a fixed schedule? Advantages of a fixed schedule Disadvantages of a fixed schedule How to implement a fixed schedule for your team Is a fixed schedule right for your restaurant?

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Crunchtime

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Staffing stores sufficiently requires looking into the past, present, and future and making decisions that affect day-to-day operations. It’s about finding the right balance between how labor hours are used and how restaurant teams are backed for success each and every shift. In the recently released 2023 Restaurant Operations Report , respondents shared that stores are insufficiently staffed–both understaffed and overstaffed—for 38% of any given week.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Meridian Restaurants, the large operator that declared bankruptcy in March, is selling 67 of its 91 remaining restaurants to several different franchisees as well as the brand following an auction this month.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Martha Cheng Hy’s Steakhouse was synonymous with Calgary dining in the 1950s, but as Canadian tastes have changed over the decades, a Waikīkī offshoot has become a time capsule of the iconic original It wasn’t long after opening in downtown Calgary in 1955 that Hy’s Steakhouse became synonymous with Alberta food culture. The province’s cattle farms are known worldwide for the quality of their meat, accounting for half of Canada’s beef production; they’re a major part of the area’s agricultural i

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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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Sling

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

For organizations with employees who work around the clock to handle customer needs and emergencies, shift scheduling is vital and can pose significant challenges. One popular solution is the 2-2-3 schedule. In this article, we’ll explain how the 2-2-3 schedule works, analyze its advantages and drawbacks, cover some common variations, and offer tips on how to successfully implement the 2-2-3 schedule if you decide it’s right for your business.

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Crunchtime

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It is well understood that food costs are one of the largest operating expenses for multi-unit restaurants. Running on already thin margins, the rising cost of food has placed additional strain on multi-unit operators worldwide, as it has become increasingly expensive for restaurants to produce the same menu items. Following the pandemic, global food prices rose at an alarming rate - up nearly 40% year-over-year, according to the United Nations' food price index.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The sandwich giant, which is being sold to Roark Capital, told franchisees that they must accept mobile app discounts by Dec. 28. A lot of the brand’s operators were not pleased.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

For when you want to read about food, not just eat it. | Lille Allen/Eater With these 11 works of food-focused fiction and nonfiction you won’t mind being cooped up inside as the temperatures drop As the blistering heat of summer subsides, giving way to cooler temperatures and changing leaves, there’s no better time than the present to cozy up with a good book.

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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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Get Beyond

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

When you’re in business to help other businesses, ensuring client success is the top priority. At Get Beyond, our clients and their businesses are at the center of everything we do. Whether that’s helping them take their business online or streamlining their payroll process—we handle the back-office details for small business owners so they can focus on what they do best.

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Crunchtime

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In an age where technology is equally feared and revered, people are often hesitant or adverse to new technology advancements, especially in the restaurant industry, which has been built around human connection. From "robots are taking our jobs" to "automation will eliminate human interaction,’"many restaurant brands, especially those that have been around for some time, may push back against tech updates that change how things have always been done.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Sweetgreen, Cava and Salad and Go are part of a new generation of chains looking for the Holy Grail of the restaurant industry: Building a national chain of healthy fast-food restaurants. This is how they're doing it.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Carolyn Phillips/Eater The cured yolks lend a gentle blast of umami to a variety of Chinese foods, including the mooncakes traditionally eaten this time of year The Moon Festival (also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival or Mooncake Festival) is set for September 29 of this year, and Chinatowns across the globe are festooned with rabbits, moons, and advertisements peddling filled pastries and happiness.

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Veloce POS Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Imagine a culinary sanctuary in the heart of downtown Montreal, where you can escape for business brunches, after-work happy hours or weekend meetings. Welcome to Cathcart Restaurants and Biergarten, a 35,000-square-foot gastronomic haven enveloped by a 40-metre glass ceiling that lets you almost touch the sky as you dine. The post Le Cathcart’s Journey to a Seamless POS Experience with PayFacto and Veloce POS appeared first on POS Veloce HQ.

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Sante

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Over 50,000 wine and spirits professionals from all over the globe are expected at ProWein, International Trade Fair for Wines and Spirits, from March 10 – 12, 2024 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The company’s chief operating officer will take the top job in January. Current CEO Mike Tattersfield will remain on the board and will serve as a senior advisor.

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