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The Importance of Being Present

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out for a a deeper dive into Ashcraft’s franchising journey, learning why she feels it’s important to be present in her shop every day. I thought the mixture of customer service, catering, and serving up great food would fit me and my family well, so I decided to move forward.

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The Secrets to Successful Catering

Modern Restaurant Management

A strong catering business can be a restaurant’s biggest moneymaker. Most of the year, catering can comprise 10 to 15 percent of your total sales, but during December, if 20 percent of sales are not coming from catering, you’re missing an opportunity. And you’re getting them for free!). ” they all say no.

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Revolutionizing Catering Compliance: The Future of Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

Leading this charge are process management applications that integrate with sensors, essentially revolutionizing how catering compliance and food safety are approached within restaurants. A reactive response to catering compliance due to such will no longer do.

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2025 Restaurant Payment Trends and Predictions

Modern Restaurant Management

These trends reflect a broader shift towards faster, more efficient, and integrated payment solutions that cater to growing consumer demands for convenience, security, and personalization. 2025 presents a unique opportunity for the restaurant industry to fully embrace payment technologies that have previously remained on the periphery.

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Behind the scenes at Scottish-French fine diner Oirthir

Hospitality Magazine

A fortuitous opportunity at Harvey Nichols department store later presented itself, which is where Piechniczek met McInnes, whose culinary journey started at catering school. He spent five years learning the ropes and moving from kitchen to kitchen until he ended up cooking for the hotels Michelin-star restaurant Number One.

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The Evolution of Social Media: Past, Present, and Future

Social Hospitality

The Present: The Social Media Powerhouses Today, social media is a cornerstone of any comprehensive marketing strategy. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (now X), TikTok, and LinkedIn dominate the landscape, each catering to different demographics and content styles. Reach out to learn how we can help your business grow.

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Hotel Pricing for Buyouts: How to Maximize Revenue with Groups

Revenue Hub

Hotel buyouts present a compelling business opportunity that delivers both financial stability and operational efficiency. Hotels with experience in hosting VIPs can leverage this for buyouts, offering secure setups that cater to the unique requirements of these groups, such as customized entry points and discreet services.

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