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Restaurant Retention: How to Keep Employees Happy

Modern Restaurant Management

During the Great Resignation of late 2021, staggering numbers of employees left their jobs in search of new opportunities. Lack of opportunity, low pay, difficulty with childcare, and feeling disrespected at work were amongst a wide variety of factors listed as motivators. Amongst those who left their workplace, one-fourth of those were in the hospitality industry.

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The Guide to Success with Ghost Kitchens for Restaurant Owners

7 Shifts

Whether you want to call them ghost kitchens, dark kitchens, cloud kitchens, or something else, there's no denying that this new model has exploded in popularity these past few years. While that popularity has generated excitement about the prospect of these dining room-less restaurants, it's important to remember that ghost kitchens aren't an easy thing to pull off.

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Humanizing Innovation: Embracing Technology for Better Customer Experience in the Hotel Industry

Soft Inn

JeeShen, the founder and CEO of Softinn shared his thoughts on embracing technology for better customer experience in the hotel industry along with fellow speakers - Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Md. Shohel Sayeed, Faculty of Information Science and Technology (FIST), Multimedia University (MMU) and Ts. Dr. Ong Lee Yeng from FIST MMU. In his presentation, JeeShen dissects the technology stack used in one of the oldest industries - Hospitality (or Hotel).

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Daily Harvest Pulls French Lentil and Leek Crumbles Following Reports of Serious Illness

EATER

Daily Harvest Crumbles promotional image. | Daily Harvest. Consumers are claiming the company’s new plant-based protein sent them to the hospital In late April, Daily Harvest — a celebrity-backed food brand that’s popular on social media for its ready-to-blend smoothies and other frozen foods — announced the launch of its plant-based protein line called Crumbles, which come in walnut and thyme and French lentil and leek varieties.

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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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How Transaction Monitoring Can Help Prevent Food and Beverage Fraud

Modern Restaurant Management

As cash intensive businesses (CIB), food and beverage businesses have historically been sites of fraud. Yet, as such businesses move their sales, ordering, operations, and bookings online, the rates of fraud have only increased. Looking at online food delivery overall, the sector is projected to reach revenues of $343.80 billion in 2022, per figures published on Eatance.

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WestJet to trial Zamna technology to accelerate passenger check-in

PhocusWire

Zamna says this is the first example in North America of an airline using this type solution to verify international traveler data before airport arrival.

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In Defense of Prunes

EATER

Shutterstock. Widely dismissed as a lowly constipation cure, prunes are, in fact, a superior dried fruit For too long, prunes have been relegated to the health food aisle, paraded out only as a solution to immovable bowels. Even their mere mention is guaranteed to turn up many a wrinkled nose. But I won’t stand for it a moment longer. Because prunes are, without a doubt, actually the best of the dried fruits.

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Top Tips for Seasonal Hiring this Summer

Modern Restaurant Management

Hiring teams are facing a specific challenge this summer–quickly hiring the top seasonal talent before someone else does. Summer 2022 is certainly expected to look different than the last two years as travel and gatherings increase. According to Forbes , 2022 summer travel plans are on the rise as 85 percent of Americans are planning to travel this summer while 46 percent plan to fly.

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Cambria Hotels Launches Summer-Inspired Margaritas at Six Hotels

Lodging Magazine F&B

ROCKVILLE, Maryland—Cambria Hotels launched six destination-inspired interpretations of its Cambria Margarita. Curated by the brand’s Certified Cicerone and Mixologist Zach O’Haire, the Taste of the Destination margaritas enhance the bar-forward experience at Cambria Hotels. Guests staying at Cambria Hotels can experience a taste of the surrounding city with the brand’s margaritas infused with signature flavors.

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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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What’s the purpose of your B&B website?

Bed and Breakfast Coach

Today is the longest day, and in the northern hemisphere it’s the start of summer. I hope the sun is shining wherever you are in the world. Today’s livestream is called – What’s the purpose of your website? I did a video recently on websites, and today, I’m going even deeper into what purpose your website serves and how it’s one of 3 crucial elements in your digital marketing or online marketing.

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The Dinner Party Is Now Very Online

EATER

A 1970s dinner party. | Getty. Where Martha Stewart and Ina Garten might have instructed previous generations of hosts, TikTok influencers and services offering downloadable guides and tablescape rentals are here to help today’s party hosts When Mya Gelber started making videos on TikTok early this year, the 26-year-old went for the known format of the fit check, posing while putting on Carhartts and coats.

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Six Concepts Every Restaurant Employee Handbook Should Cover

Modern Restaurant Management

The idea of creating a well-thought, engaging employee handbook isn’t why restaurateurs go into the food industry. However, spending the time to create a handbook will help create the desired culture, as well as save time and money (helping to avoid employee turnover as 36 percent of employees say they quit because they wish they had better training, legal action, safety concerns).

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4 Ways to Keep Up with the Restaurant Industry Trends

Lithos POS

The restaurant industry is becoming more and more competitive day by day. The only way to stand out in the market is to keep up with industry trends. Keep an eye on market changes, customers, technology, and more. keeping up with industry trends can help you to plan and forecast. So its time to discuss how to keep up with the restaurant industry trends. 1.

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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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Controle los gastos de su restaurante con estos consejos rápidos

The Restaurant Times

Antes de abrir un restaurante, uno se centra sobre todo en el capital necesario para abrir el negocio. Uno de los errores más significativos que cometen los restauradores noveles es olvidarse de tener en cuenta el capital de explotación necesario hasta que el restaurante alcance el umbral de rentabilidad y empiece a generar ingresos. E incluso después del punto de equilibrio, si no se controlan los costes del restaurante, difícilmente se podrán ver o disfrutar los beneficios.

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The 19 Best Taquerías in Mexico City

EATER

Tacos at Cariñito Tacos. | Andrew Reiner/Eater. From a 70-year-old institution for barbacoa and Norteño music to a fusion taquería serving pork belly in soy sauce with natural wine, here’s where to eat tacos in CDMX Mexico City is the epicenter of the taco universe. According to Mexico’s National Institute of Statistics and Geography , there’s a taquería every 1,200 feet in the city, a sign of Chilangos’ obsession with tacos.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Fast Food Has Become a Hi-Tech Job

Modern Restaurant Management

Consumers visit a fast food or quick serve restaurant (QSR) with a goal in mind: secure a tasty meal incredibly quickly. Who makes the magic happen? Cashiers, cooks, and other QSR crew members. Once upon a time, a frontline employee at a fast food restaurant did not necessarily need technological skills to apply for the job. Taking orders at the counter and preparing quick meals were not necessarily perceived as stepping stones to better-paid careers with expanded responsibilities.

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How Hoteliers Can Maximize Revenue and Engagement Along the Entire Guest Journey

Guest Experience: Lodging Magazine

As the hotel industry emerges from the COVID pandemic, it’s clear that the desire for travel has not diminished these past two years. However, today’s guest expectations have never been greater. The hotel owners and operators who evolve their offerings to meet and exceed those expectations will stand out from the crowd. Hospitality teams have expanded their strategies to examine and improve all aspects of the guest journey, from the dreaming and research phases, through […].

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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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Sorprenda a tus huéspedes con una gran experiencia en el restaurante

The Restaurant Times

En el creciente sector de la restauración, tienes que hacer algo que te mantendrá un paso por delante de tus competidores, y tus clientes se quedarán enganchados a tu restaurante durante mucho tiempo. Disponer de menús innovadores y realizar un marketing exhaustivo te ayudará, por supuesto, pero si puede ofrecer la experiencia adecuada a los clientes del restaurante, la mitad de tu trabajo estará hecho.

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The Best Vegetarian Dinner Recipes, According to Eater Editors

EATER

Shutterstock. Having a meat-free night? Here are the best recipes for a vegetarian dinner menu It’s no longer news that more and more people have started incorporating vegetarian dishes into their cooking repertoire. For all manner of reasons, vegetarian food has of late become ever more mainstream, and consequently, vegetarian dinner recipes are now found everywhere.

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Celebrating 90 Years of Fresh, Maine Lobster

Modern Restaurant Management

Beal’s Lobster Pier is celebrating its 90th anniversary this summer. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine caught up with co-owner Stuart Snyder to discuss the Southwest Harbor, Maine landmark’s past, present and future. What Harvard Beal founded in 1932 as a wholesale fish market evolved into a go-to waterfront dining destination and experience.

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Will we see you at the 2022 NHLA Stars of the Industry Awards Gala?

NV Hotels

The Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association is pleased to host the 11th Annual Stars of the Industry Awards Gala celebrating the exceptional professionalism and outstanding service of top individuals in our industry. The exciting event will take place at Park MGM on September 8, 2022. Our emcee will be Mr. Greg Chase so expect lots of fun. This is the hospitality event of the year and sells out.

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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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Cómo calcular el coste de las recetas de forma correcta

The Restaurant Times

El cálculo del coste de las recetas es una parte muy importante de las operaciones de tu restaurante. Si no lo haces bien, hay muchas posibilidades de que tu restaurante tenga pérdidas. Piensa que si el dinero que invierte en la compra de los ingredientes y en la preparación de un plato es menor que el precio al que lo sirve a tus clientes, ¿no se resentirá el negocio de tu restaurante?

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The 15 Best Spots for Mofongo in San Juan

EATER

Chuleta kan kan with mofongo at El Platanal. | Zuania Muñiz Meléndez/Eater. From mofongo de yuca stuffed with seafood at a family-run institution, to fast-casual mofongo bowls topped with carne frita and ropa vieja, here’s where to eat mofongo in San Juan You can find mofongo all over San Juan. It’s served in high-end restaurants and dive bars, at pop-up kiosks and roadside chinchorros (stalls), each with their own style and flavor.

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How to get rid of fruit flies in a bar or commercial kitchen

Eagle Owl

Is this really such a big issue that deserves an entire blog? Yes! Fruit flies are a nuisance that carries harmful pathogens responsible for various health disorders. If you’re searching the web for “how to get rid of fruit flies in a bar” chances are you are already dealing with a full-blown fruit fly infestation […]. The post How to get rid of fruit flies in a bar or commercial kitchen appeared first on EagleOwl - Restaurant Management and Analytics Software.

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Eliminate the Hotel Check in Desk - Is It Possible?

Metasphere

We often hear about the rapid digitalization of the hospitality industry. But walk into a hotel during peak hours and you typically will find a massive hotel check in desk and a long queue of guests waiting to be manually assisted by the front desk clerk. The persistence of the counter has remained, despite the ability for guests to nowadays check in online to their hotel using their mobile device or a kiosk.

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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.