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Mobility Equals Flexible Ops: Hotel Purchasing & Inventory from Anywhere

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A mid the tumult of a chaotic global hotel market, brands of all sizes are reckoning with myriad unexpected factors — worldwide supply chain disruptions resulting in temporary inflation , nationwide labor shortages confining operations, and regional lingering restrictions limiting growth — each making the global recovery slower than expected.

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The Best Ways to Measure and Reduce Restaurant Turnover Rates

Black Box Intelligence

The industry’s labor challenges will persist through the economic recovery and beyond. Once you know your turnover rate, you can then measure the cost, which often extends beyond the direct costs of hiring and training. Access to client-only quarterly State of the Industry webinars and thought leadership events.

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Why the Restaurant Staffing Shortage is Becoming a Bigger Issue

Black Box Intelligence

And part of the problem is that hiring and turnover were serious issues even before the pandemic. Short-staffing leads to dissatisfaction – of guests and employees. The impact of limited staffing is evident in guest sentiment data. Guest satisfaction with service speed is down 4.2%, with staffing being a common area of concern.

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Restaurant Reopening Checklist: Tips for Thriving

Restaurant365

Do not allow guests to congregate in waiting or bar areas. Design a process to ensure guest separation while they are waiting to be seated. Predetermine traffic paths to/from restrooms to limit proximity for guests and staff. The key to avoiding food waste during your recovery period is to keep your inventory as low as possible.

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Restaurant Industry Performance Pulse

Black Box Intelligence

Each update highlights the most relevant and timely workforce, financial, guest and consumer trends. Full-Service: Service Guest Sentiment Improved in Q3. Powered by Black Box Guest Intelligence. Guest Intelligence tracks 6 main categories ‘food’, ‘beverage’, ‘service’, ‘ambiance’, ‘value’ and ‘intent on return’.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2020-COVID-19 Effects Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features COVID-19 crisis statistics and surveys about third-party delivery, guest expectations, QSR reliance and more. “The industry’s successful recovery will depend on a customer’s feeling of well-being,” noted Oakes.

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