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THE INTER-DEPENDANCE OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY RESTAURANTS

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Holiday decorations were already on full display, a touch of snow was on the ground and Christmas Carols were drifting through the air, but shoppers and diners were in very short supply. Each of these independent operations can only be successful if they understand how they can and must work as a community of businesses and patrons.

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Beyond the Plate: The Future of Restaurants in a Tech-Driven 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

However, persistent labor shortages are pushing restaurants to explore automation and artificial intelligence to streamline operations – from kitchen management to customer service – to alleviate staffing pressures while also enhancing efficiency.

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How Restaurants Can Plan For The Next Hospitality Crisis

Modern Restaurant Management

The hospitality industry, in general, and restaurants in particular, face many different types of risk. Indeed, many businesses that were caught flat-footed are on the brink of closure due to disruptions in their daily operations. What Risks Does The Hospitality Sector Face? Operating system failure.

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Hospitality trends restaurants should know in 2023

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Hospitality trends are constantly shifting, and there’s only so much a restaurant owner can do to predict what’s coming next. First of all, making the most of technology can boost your bottom line by helping you do more with less without compromising hospitality. Bar seating with light bites continues to be a hospitality trend.

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Prepared to Win the War on Talent? Four Trends for Restaurant Operators to Consider in 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

Despite external pressures on talent, ample opportunity exists for restaurant operators to prepare for a year of constant change. With 2021 nearly wrapped up, restaurant operators across the country are looking to the New Year with cautious optimism. For leaders in the restaurant and hospitality industry, now is the time to adapt.

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Why Are Hotel Operating Costs Rising So Quickly?

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Why Are Hotel Operating Costs Rising So Quickly? Hotel operating costs have recently skyrocketed in response to rising commodity costs and a global shortage of workers. In America’s tourist capital, Vegas casinos last week were cleared to operate at 100 percent capacity. Strained Supply Chain. Computer Graph. Users Group.

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Growing a Restaurant Strategically – The Keys Are Alignment, Timing and Control

Modern Restaurant Management

Festaurant growth done right starts with leaders aligning around operational priorities and smart key performance indicators (KPIs). They must connect to priorities across key operations, marketing, customer service and finance roles. They need alignment with practical operational realities and bandwidth.