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How Sizing Up The Competition Improves Your Business Plan

Modern Restaurant Management

It may sound like just an excuse to eat out, but experiencing the food and ambience of your competitors is essential to writing a persuasive restaurant business plan. Think about it: you can’t possibly know what your restaurant is up against unless you do your research. Research, in this case, involves visiting, eating at, and making copious notes about the other restaurants in your area.

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

7 Shifts

We started the Restaurant Growth Podcast in 2021 to provide a platform for the best and brightest minds in the restaurant and hospitality industry. 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.

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‘Bad Vegan,’ a Raw Food Success Story Gone Wrong, Is Your Next True Crime Obsession

EATER

Netflix. A good celebrity raw chef is hard to find in this upcoming docu-series from Netflix In the early 2000s, Sarma Melngailis had everything. She was the hot blonde chef of celebrity-packed restaurant Pure Food & Wine, the face of the kind of dietary movement — vegan food with nothing cooked above 120 degrees Fahrenheit — that was quickly gaining ground in New York City.

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Sounding Off: Tripadvisor has lots to consider, much out of its control

PhocusWire

The new CEO will need to consider whether the current strategy is one to continue with or if the wider seismic changes that many are predicting (Web 3, for example) coming down the pipe are worth facing head-on.

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Business Automation in Hospitality: A New World

Dive into the transformative potential of business automation within the hospitality sector. This comprehensive overview showcases how innovative technologies can streamline operations, reduce costs, and elevate guest satisfaction. Discover the advantages of integrating systems like automated check-ins, CRM, and energy management to not only save on expenses but also to provide a seamless and personalized guest experience.

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Modern Restaurant Design Trends Shaping the Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

The past few years have been critical for restaurants as owners and operators have had to quickly adapt and modernize alongside the changing climate and consumer demands. It has been a roller coaster for restaurant management as challenges like staffing shortages and mask mandates have made it difficult to keep business alive and thriving. While there’s no crystal clear direction for the industry in 2022, there are restaurant design trends that could help shape the food and beverage scene

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The Indigenous Farmers Preserving Mexico’s Native Corn

EATER

Despite economic pressures, Oaxaca remains a stronghold of Mexico’s wondrous criollo, or native, corn varieties As a child growing up in Oaxaca’s Valles Centrales, Carina Santiago had to finish stripping the day’s corn from its cob before she could go out and play. Red, blue, yellow, and white varieties of native corn formed the basis of her family’s cuisine, and prepping it was an everyday chore: shucking the dusty husks from a heap of cobs, carving the kernels off their ears, gathering them to

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How To Hire Cooks For Full-time Overnight Operations In USA

The Restaurant Times

As the US restaurant industry grows, rush hours are expected to get busier. To thrive in the restaurant business in the USA, you need to hire cooks and create a talented culinary team that can create exceptional cuisines. A night chef is one of the core members of the team. . Since the rush hours are usually at night time (during dinner time), restaurants in the USA need night chefs to manage the rush hours.

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How Email Marketing Can Boost Your Restaurant Brand

Modern Restaurant Management

Many business owners believe that emailing is an obsolete form of marketing. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Even for a unique niche like restaurants, the power of email marketing can boost brand awareness and ROI. Paired with features like a striking restaurant logo and using a color palette so your brand is easily recognized, emails can help you get the customers you’re after.

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Predictive Scheduling: What It Is and How To Implement With Success In Your Restaurant

7 Shifts

Predictive Scheduling has become a hot topic in the restaurant industry. As a growing number of municipalities propose and approve legislative changes around scheduling practices, many restaurateurs are wondering: how will predictive scheduling impact my business? This guide is designed to help you stay in front of Predictive Scheduling changes and make sure your restaurant is fully compliant.

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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

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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These Six ‘Beloved’ Restaurants Won the 2022 James Beard America’s Classics Award

EATER

Inside Casa Vega, Sherman Oaks, CA | Wonho Frank Lee. America’s Classics Awards honor older, “timeless” restaurants — and kick off the James Beard Awards season It’s officially James Beard Award season: Today, the Foundation announced the first winners of 2022. As in years past, six long-tenured restaurants have been named “America’s Classics.” Per the Foundation, the award “is given to locally owned restaurants that have timeless appeal and are beloved regionally for quality food that reflects

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How will hospitality emerge from the pandemic? Findings from EHL Research Day

EHL Insights

EHL Hospitality Business School entitled their research day “Navigating the Covid Storm”, where the future of the hospitality industry was discussed by EHL faculty members. The afternoon’s insights reflect the diversity of subjects investigated by EHL researchers and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the hospitality industry. “Welcome back to the new abnormal, how may I help you?”.

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How Is Inflation Affecting Restaurants?

Modern Restaurant Management

You can't scroll news sites without seeing more articles about inflation, but was does it mean for restaurants? Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine quizzed expert Kathryn Petralia, co-founder of Kabbage, an American Express Company, for her analysis on what restaurants owners need to understand about inflation. Just how does inflation affect restaurants?

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How to Make a Restaurant Employee Time Off Request Policy

7 Shifts

No matter the size of your business, you likely spend a large part of your day as a manager dealing with one (or many) employee's time off requests. Everyone gets sick, has family obligations, and - frankly - can benefit from time away from the job. In fact, Harvard Business Review found that to be truly engaged at work, our brains need to take a break from the everyday grind in order to gain fresh perspective and energy.

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Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Loyalty Strategy

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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A Street Food Guide to Oaxaca City

EATER

Tlayudas cooking over a wood fire. Snack your way through memelas and tacos and tamales and tortas and tlayudas and paletas and jugos During the five years I lived in Oaxaca, in the last building on a dead-end cobblestone street, I marked time by the paleta man. I would wake up early in the morning and work until I heard that tripartite, baritone call from the calle below: “Pa-le-tas Pop-ey-e!

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Tripadvisor makes moves to spin off Viator

PhocusWire

In its Q4 and full-year 2021 financial report, Tripadvisor says it has filed a confidential S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission related to a possible initial public offering of Viator.

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Tips to Keep Your Business Lively During the Winter Months

Modern Restaurant Management

Winter can be a tough season for restaurant and bar owners. The colder months bring a fresh set of challenges to the restaurant and bar scene. Here are a few ideas for restaurant and bar owners to consider in an effort to continue to serve up good eats and top-tier service during the winter season. Keep Customers Informed on Social Media. It is key for restaurant and bars to use social media to communicate with their customers.

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How to reposition hotel real estate: A methodology

EHL Insights

Ever-changing market factors, including external economic forces, shifting demand patterns and changing competitive pressures, can all influence a property's success and constantly require hotel property owners to re-evaluate their asset's position to improve its image, profitability and value.

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Win More in 2024: Your Guide to Restaurant Marketing Success

Your Guide to Restaurant Marketing Success Start maximizing ROI and doing more with less with Olo’s ultimate guide to restaurant marketing. In this guide: Strategies to level up in 4 key areas: data, audiences, content distribution, and loyalty Interactive checklists to help you track your progress throughout the year Tips for leveraging guest data across your entire business What you’ll learn: Level 1 | Beginner: Learn how to collect guest data, build a healthy subscriber list, launch personali

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Celery Gets to Shine in This Recipe for Stewed Celery With Herbs and Persian Lime

EATER

YesChef. Parsley, mint, turmeric, and plenty of caramelized onion create a dish that’s fit to be the centerpiece of any dinner table. Growing up, chef Deb Mikhail dreaded eating her mother’s khoresh karafs. The Iranian braised celery dish was a staple of her family’s vegetarian Shabbat dinners, but she hated it. “It was just like…a celery stew,” she says.

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STARTUP STAGE: Lightly helps travel brands accommodate families

PhocusWire

Created by a mother who experienced frustration when traveling with her baby, Lightly provides essential products such as diapers, crib sheets and swaddle blankets for hotels and other travel companies.

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The Sneaky Costs in Guacamole

Modern Restaurant Management

Certainly one thing on everyone’s mind today is price. Inflation, scarcity in the supply chain, and labor constraints have tacked on dollars. It is when these costs sneak in that margins go down. You may think that costs can be passed down to the final consumer, but in reality that is easier said than done. So operators need to think strategically on other areas of savings to recover shrinking margins.

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9 Most in-demand soft skills for restaurant management jobs

EHL Insights

Do you aspire to practice in the hospitality industry and yearn to take a management job in a restaurant? If, yes you are probably asking yourself questions such as, ''What skills do I need to become a restaurant manager and how do I acquire them?''.

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No-Code Technology: The Key to Unlock the Future of Your Business

Global economies are reeling from recent upheavals—pandemic aftershocks, geopolitical conflicts, and a tech sector crunch. Mark Zuckerberg's 2023 "Year of Efficiency" ethos extends into 2024, with leaders seeking cost reductions without stunting growth. No-code technology emerges as a beacon of hope, fostering resilience and adaptability. Platforms like Make.com and Zapier empower even non-technical staff to automate and innovate, freeing IT for strategic tasks.

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How a Texas Brisket Master Is Bringing Whole Hog Barbecue to Houston

EATER

Pitmaster Leonard Botello IV decided to bring the tradition of Carolina whole hog barbecue over to the Lone Star State After Truth BBQ’ s popular brisket made the restaurant one of Texas’s most popular barbecue spots , pitmaster Leonard Botello IV decided to expand his menu by bringing Carolina whole hog barbecue to Houston. “I think if you spend more than 10 hours on anything it becomes art,” he says.

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Booking.com ignites anger after customer service outsource move

PhocusWire

The Booking Holdings-owned brand will use global customer service provider Majorel to handle its call center operations, with the exception of staff at its Manchester and Amsterdam locations.

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How to Succeed at In-House Restaurant Delivery Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

It’s essential to adopt sound marketing strategies for your in-house food delivery business. Here are some tips to best advertise that you offer delivery services. Mention In-House Delivery on Your Site. Having a great website for your business is paramount to represent their online presence. Your website should be attractive and user friendly and include all relevant contact information, including in-house delivery.

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Cloud Kitchen Trends To Track In 2022

The Restaurant Times

As a result of shifting demographics, increased disposable incomes, urbanization, and improved lifestyles, the foodservice industry has seen tremendous expansion in recent years. Growing demand has triggered technological advances in the foodservice industry. A concept known as cloud kitchen has emerged as a result of these advancements. A cloud kitchen also called a “ghost kitchen” or “virtual kitchen,” is a commercial culinary environment that provides food enterprises

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Unlock Restaurant Success: Mastering 7 Vital Employment Laws

As a restaurant leader, your plate is full with responsibilities, from staff management to serving up delicious dishes. But amidst the hustle, there's a crucial area you can't afford to overlook – employment laws. In this comprehensive eBook, we'll unveil the seven essential employment laws every restaurant leader must master. We'll break down the intricacies of each law, showing you how it directly impacts your business.