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Four Ways QSRs MUST Innovate to Outlast the Pandemic

Modern Restaurant Management

And yet, despite the high unemployment, Quick Service Restaurants are one of the few sectors still hiring in massive numbers. Open Up More 'Ghost Kitchens' Restaurant locations are having a hard time keeping up with all the mandated restrictions to dining in. Simple online ordering. An easy to use app.

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The 10 Best Bits of Advice We Heard on Season 1 of the Restaurant Growth Podcast

7 Shifts

About a year and more than a dozen episodes later, we had the privilege to interview a wide range of folks with advice on everything from hiring staff , to creating content, to providing benefits, and increasing profits. Storytelling is an essential part of the hiring process. But what can you do? It starts at the beginning.

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8 Ways to Navigate The Restaurant Staff Shortage

Lavu

million, while the number of hires was 1.3 This means that there were 600,000 more job openings than hires in the food services and drinking places industry in July 2023. Despite the vaccination efforts and safety measures implemented by restaurants, some potential employees may still be hesitant to return to work in this industry.

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7 Reasons Why Restaurants Should Start Using QR Codes

The Rail

QR codes offer a convenient and contactless way for customers to access menus, order food, and pay using mobile devices. Contactless menus , a popular ordering style that enhances safety, utilize QR codes that customers can easily scan with their smartphone cameras. What is a QR Code for a Restaurant?

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NCR Reveals 2022 Hospitality Trends and Predictions

Modern Restaurant Management

Tackle the Labor Shortage with Hiring Incentives. Chick-fil-A even reported disabling curbside ordering in some locations to reduce strain on their workers. Accurate forecasts help drive “smart” restaurant operations, like using daily sales to drive inventory decisions in smart ordering or smart prep.

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20 Challenge Situations for Training Restaurant Managers & Head Chefs in Problem Solving

Ken Burgin

Ask people from one department to suggest a solution for another department eg front of house suggests the solution for a kitchen problem. The Jammed Kitchen: Imagine it’s Saturday afternoon, one of the busiest times at your restaurant. The kitchen staff must be more relaxed and confident about keeping up with the current demand.

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Top Drive-Thru Tech for Keeping Guests – and Employees – Happy

Modern Restaurant Management

When the pandemic hit and indoor dining was prohibited, the demand for online ordering, curbside pickup and drive-thru usage skyrocketed. As QSRs continue to evolve their technology capabilities, it’s important to look beyond the obvious options, like mobile app ordering and online delivery. AI Voice Automation.