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RESTAURANTS – POLI-ACTIVE / POLI-NEUTRAL

Culinary Cues

In those early days of European coffee houses, during the 17 th century, politics were the main source of conversation. In the American colonies, public houses, or taverns, followed suit as meeting places for the common man and self-proclaimed intellectuals. Today we are engulfed in information and misinformation.

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Smooth Operations: Yelp Updates Aim to Increase Efficiency and Elevate Guest Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

The latest updates to Yelp Guest Manager are designed to directly address those pain points by automating and streamlining front-of-house operations, and helping restaurants optimize their limited staff time while still delivering exceptional guest experiences.”

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Boosting Guest Satisfaction Through Faster Staff Responses

Modern Restaurant Management

Internal communication, especially between front- and back-of-house staff, is one of the most overlooked drivers of operational efficiency and l asting loyalty. A well-informed team can anticipate issues before they affect the guest. When team members feel heard, they’re more likely to stay engaged and collaborative.

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CHEFS – SIMPLE AT A DIFFERENT LEVEL

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Youre a chef, dont take the easy route of buying pre-cooked cold cuts for your meat roast, smoke or braise your own; make it your signature and let the customer see the product being sliced in front of them. For generations excellent meant complicated, intense, all-consuming, and sacrifice. Ahbut there are signs of change.

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How to Win the Google Reviews Game in 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

Today, Google reviews have become a massive deciding factor for customers, who are now more likely than ever to leave their own feedback.But here’s the twist: a good star rating isn’t enough anymore. In many cities, restaurants need thousands of reviews to even be considered by customers. Here’s how: 1.

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Back to the ?Grind? ? Restaurant Reopening Guidelines and PPP Update

Modern Restaurant Management

The form and instructions inform borrowers how to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans, consistent with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The Restaurant Reopening Blueprint is informed by interviews with key stakeholders such as diners, restaurant staff and US Foods consultants and chefs.

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Five Steps for Leveraging Digital Data Collection to Manage Changing Rules and Challenging Times

Modern Restaurant Management

For franchises, that means making sure your evaluations and data collection house in order. However, creating your own internal standards has two advantages: You can consistently inform your employees on how to behave. Use Front and Back-of-House Dashboards to Stay Aligned. Define Data-Based, Measurable Standards.