December, 2020

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Four Questions to Ask When Evaluating Third-Party Delivery Services

Modern Restaurant Management

According to a recent study , 44 percent of Americans use food delivery services, and the entire country spends over $100 billion on food delivery in a year. Offering delivery can, without a doubt, lead to more sales for your restaurant. For restaurants who are not able to employ their own delivery drivers, third-party delivery services like Grubhub, Uber Eats and EatStreet handle the delivery.

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Instagram For Restaurants: How To Dominate A Competitive Niche

7 Shifts

Instagram is an important part of any business’s marketing strategy in 2021 , but you might be wondering how the social media platform can make an impact on your restaurant. In today’s world, people are constantly Instagramming their food before they eat it, especially if it looks pretty. There are bloggers who are updating their followers about their lives, everyday people trying to imitate the bloggers and food lovers who just want to share.

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David Chang’s Memoir Fails to Account for the Trauma He Caused Me

EATER

David Chang’s new memoir grapples with the white-hot fury that defined most of his career. But as an employee on the receiving end of that rage, the book fails to account for trauma he caused me. David Chang changed the way America eats. In 2004, Momofuku Noodle Bar, a ramen joint in NYC’s East Village, ushered in a style of restaurant that’s now recognizable everywhere: food that emphasized “what cooks really wanted to eat” with little regard for existing conventions; unabashed loudness; and a

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The Year In Restaurants That Wasn’t

The Restaurant Manifesto

2020 will redefine the future of the service industry. The post The Year In Restaurants That Wasn’t appeared first on THE RESTAURANT MANIFESTO.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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How to Tell If You Should Start Catering

Restaurant Engine

People love your food, and they want it outside your restaurant, too. You have a restaurant, and people already love your food. Some of your customers have even asked about catering options. As a restaurateur, you have a built-in clientele at the ready. But is a client base enough to start your catering business? Opening a catering business tied to your restaurant can add extra profits to your business.

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Omnichannel Marketing for Restaurants: 5 Key Tactics to Boost Customer Brand Recall

The Restaurant Times

The restaurant industry is experiencing a rapid transformation. To achieve the customer’s trust, a seamless and connected customer experience is the need of the hour. Whether your restaurant is receiving orders via walk-ins, online, over the phone, food ordering apps, or at a kiosk, having a reliable, omnichannel strategy that satisfies their need for a consistent experience is a must.

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Simple Customer Retention Strategy for Restaurants

7 Shifts

Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. The coffee shop where the baristas seem happy to serve you. The bar where you always feel welcome after a long day's work. Or the restaurant that always delivers on-time and throws in some extras. The ideal customer for your business is the one who comes back time and time again. When it comes to getting people in the door, it’s always easier to get someone back then to find brand-new customers.

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Top Chef’s Stephanie Izard Apologizes After Culturally Appropriating a Korean Dish on Instagram

EATER

A photo posted Thursday using Izard’s social media handle showed a “bibimbap” without any cultural context [link].

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Square Online Review: Could This Be Your Next Restaurant eCommerce System?

Restaurant Den

Would you like to take orders on your restaurant’s website? Did you know that Square Online has an online ordering system built for restaurants, with menu syncing, curbside pickup, delivery and order tracking? With Square Online, you can take orders through your website, with no monthly fees or commissions. The post Square Online Review: Could This Be Your Next Restaurant eCommerce System?

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6 Tips for Restaurant Success in 2021

Restaurant Engine

The new year turns a corner for many restaurants and paves the way for restaurant success. The COVID pandemic has certainly created an unpredictable restaurant industry this year. It seems poised to continue at least for part of 2021. With restaurants across the United States pivoting on an almost weekly basis, many owners are wondering how to be successful in the coming year.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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6 Tips UAE Restaurants can use to Control Restaurant Inventory and Minimize Food Wastage

The Restaurant Times

Most restaurant owners fail to keep a tight check on restaurant inventory, and this is the biggest mistake they make. By not tracking inventory, you may be unwittingly increasing the food costs. Hence, keeping a check on your inventory on a daily basis, calculating the stock available at the beginning and at the end of every day, and reordering right on time is a must.

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Four Ways to Effectively Market Your Restaurant in 2021

Modern Restaurant Management

We have watched as the pandemic has gutted the economy, altered consumer behavior, and destroyed longstanding businesses essentially overnight. While some industries have thrived, the hospitality industry has been one of the hardest hit. With continued restrictions being imposed across the country as cases surge, making it through to the other side is hardly guaranteed.

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7 Restaurant Employee Contest Ideas to Boost Sales and Engagement

7 Shifts

What if we told you that there was a great strategy to increase your restaurant’s sales while engaging your staff and reducing turnover? There is a way—and it’s through creating employee contests. According to a study by Quantum Workplace , highly engaged 20 percent higher sales and are 21 percent more profitable. Engaged employees are also less likely to turnover. 47% of restaurants were negatively affected by employee turnover in 2019, with less than a third of restaurateurs reporting that tur

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The French Laundry’s PPP Loans Were 17 Times Higher Than Everyone Else’s

EATER

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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How to Bring Your Restaurant’s Employee Scheduling to the Next Level

Restaurant Den

Thriving restaurants are the product of dozens, if not hundreds, of small things going right. It’s all about consistency. Every diner should get an equally great experience with every visit. If they have a sensational meal, then you better believe they’ll bring their friends and family along next time. And guess what? They’ll expect the […]. The post How to Bring Your Restaurant’s Employee Scheduling to the Next Level appeared first on Restaurant Den.

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7 Signs Your Restaurant Needs a Website Redesign

MBB Hospitality

In this new age of ever-changing technology, it is important to keep up with the times and make sure your restaurant’s website is in good shape. If your restaurant’s website hasn’t been updated recently and is looking like a relic of the 2010 web page you started with, it may be time for a restaurant website redesign. In this post, you will find 7 signs that it is time to fix up your website so that customers don’t shy away from your restaurant all because it was just too difficult to look throu

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Proven Strategies UAE Restaurants can Use to Increase their Customer Retention Rate

The Restaurant Times

Customer retention plays a crucial role in the success of a restaurant. Loyal customers tend to order and spend more and are good for the business. It has been seen that a mere 5% increase in repeat customers increases profits exponentially. This article uncovers some stellar ways to increase the customer retention rate in your restaurant in the UAE. .

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Driving Recovery and Revenue with Digital Marketing Strategies

Modern Restaurant Management

As restaurants work to navigate through the seismic economic impact of the coronavirus, connecting with and engaging customers is more important than ever for driving revenue and weathering the crisis. Digital marketing is a key ingredient that can help restauranteurs connect with customers to achieve both. Digital marketing strategies can be a force multiplier for bringing back loyal restaurant customers, attracting new customers and increasing brand awareness.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Ultimate Restaurant Payroll Guide 2021

7 Shifts

Did you know that payroll/labor makes up almost one-third of a restaurant's operating costs ? While most restaurateurs are experts in hospitality and customer service, payroll makes many savvy business owners scratch their heads. Understanding the ins and outs of paying employees, observing labor laws, and complying with the tax code is critical to running a business.

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After California Voters Deny Benefits to Delivery Workers, DoorDash and UberEats Hike Prices Anyway

EATER

Prices on every Uber Eats and Doordash order in California are expected to rise by December 16 [link].

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How to Calculate Restaurant Revenue

Eat Restaurant Management

Calculating potential revenue is one of the most important tasks for a restaurant owner. As you develop your restaurant business plan , predicting revenue will help you determine whether your strategy is feasible. Understanding what your average revenue should also give you a benchmark to compare each month against. This helps to ensure that you combine the right menu prices, occupancy levels, and stock purchases to thrive.

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How to Leverage Social Media to Generate More Orders at Your Restaurant

MBB Hospitality

Social media advertising is something that has become absolutely necessary in this new age of technology. Making sure you are noticed on social media networks is one of those things that is the difference between a successful and unsuccessful restaurant. You can use social media advertising in so many ways to generate orders and buzz around your business and, even if you are just starting out, people use sites like Facebook and Twitter as an avenue to discover new places all the time.

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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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Is The Second Wave Of Covid-19 Around? Find Out How Restaurants Can Prepare For The Future

The Restaurant Times

Shakir Haq, CEO of Empire Group of Restaurants, holds a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. The Empire Restaurant was started back in 1966 by Mr. Abdul Rahim Haji, and now it is carried on by their third generation. It is a unique place, where every creation and every element has its own meaning because they contribute to creating a journey to re-discover the gastronomic culture.

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Restaurants Will Embrace Accelerating Technology in 2021

Modern Restaurant Management

The business lessons learned during pandemic are still evolving as restaurant executives look forward to the end of this tumultuous year. As they continue to assess their operations in light of an uncertain future, there are some noteworthy trends to follow. In reacting to COVID-19 the critical role and importance of technology saw a rapid acceleration.

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Restaurant Food Photography Tips and Trick for Managers

7 Shifts

We eat with our eyes first, and you can be certain that customers see what your food looks like before they decide to push go on delivery or sit down at the table. Whether they’re checking out your Google reviews, scrolling through Instagram, or browsing your site, high-quality restaurant food photography is essential to how diners experience your business online.

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The New Soul Food of Paris

EATER

Gumbo Yaya in Paris’s 10th Arrondissement. Black chefs are exploring “Afropean” identity and building on American soul food’s long history in the European dining capital “In the years in Paris, I had never been homesick for anything American,” James Baldwin wrote in his 1972 book of essays, No Name in the Street. “But,” he added just a page or two later, “I had missed my brothers and my sisters … I missed Harlem Sunday mornings and fried chicken and biscuits.”.

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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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Grant Money Is a Viable Option for Restaurant Funding

Modern Restaurant Management

2020 has been a year like no other for restaurants and the companies who support and supply them. Sadly, too many have closed permanently. But if your restaurant or industry related business has been able to stay open or expects to resume operations once we are on the other side of the pandemic, now may be the time to apply for a grant. Yes, a grant because they are for more than nonprofits.

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What Can Restaurants Do to Survive the Winter Season?

Modern Restaurant Management

The end is now in sight. The vaccine rollout has begun and, perhaps by the second quarter of next year, life can start to “return to normal.” But restaurants must first survive the winter – literally and figuratively. The arrival of colder weather probably means the end of outdoor dining in many parts of the country. Still, survey data from the National Restaurant Association offers hope that many diners will maintain current on-premises (outside dining) habits through the wint

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Restaurant Design Trends for 2021

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant design, kitchens, and the dining customer experience has been changing over the past few years and with the COVID pandemic, it may be changing again. The architects at EMPAD Architecture & Design have been designing both franchise and private owner restaurants over the past 17 years for various types of restaurateurs ranging from small quick service restaurants and drive-thrus to unique concept, full-service elegant dining establishments.

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Will a Vaccine Be the Light at the End of the Tunnel for the Restaurant Industry?

Modern Restaurant Management

2020 has been a challenging year for restaurants and hospitality professionals to say the least. The good news is that with the recent announcement of three vaccine trials that are up to 95-percent effective, the light at the end of the tunnel is becoming more apparent. Looking ahead to 2021, there are three trends we see defining the restaurant and hospitality industry. 1: COVID pivots are here to stay for a while longer until widespread vaccination and herd immunity.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.