Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 5, 2021
Each year, food waste in the restaurant industry reaches losses that are in the billions. And, while there are multiple points of waste throughout the food supply chain, imagine if it were possible to limit losses due to power outages. What would it mean for a restaurant’s bottom line to keep refrigerators, freezers, ice machines and display coolers running during power outages?
7 Shifts
MAY 13, 2021
We've all been there. Endless cells of names and shifts. On the surface, the natural organization of an Excel or Google Sheets spreadsheet makes sense for creating shift schedules. Once you take the time to make it, it looks nice and clean. You may even have it color-coded to make it easier to read. But once you put that schedule out into the world, it tends to break down.
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EATER
MAY 26, 2021
To be able to stop at almost any Southern gas station and have a good, inexpensive meal is an American tradition rooted in Black survival and entrepreneurship. Scanning the aisles of small, locally owned gas stations in the South is like taking a step back in time. Few other places stock old-school Necco Wafers, Mary Janes, Bit-O-Honeys, and Chick-O-Sticks alongside foods like pickled eggs, pickled sausages, gizzards, barbeque, and pound cake.
The Restaurant Manifesto
MAY 20, 2021
The forbidden fruit of a difficult reservation has become poisonous. The post Can We Stop Treating Restaurants As Status Symbols? appeared first on The Restaurant Manifesto.
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.
Restaurant Engine
MAY 12, 2021
Cloud kitchens are a cost-saving hack you want to be aware of. Technology, competition, customer needs, and evolving conditions today have led to the development of cloud kitchens. More and more of your restaurant customers are demanding online delivery. They want convenience and safety. Due to this, cloud kitchens , often known as ghost kitchens, are rising in popularity every day.
OpenTable
MAY 24, 2021
For Stephanie Dietz, chef and owner of The Pink Dinghy in Virginia Beach, the pandemic was “the final boss.”. “Like a video… The post 5 pandemic pivots with The Pink Dinghy appeared first on Open for Business.
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7 Shifts
MAY 28, 2021
Inspired by the late-night Windsor kebab stand and his favorite family recipes, Brandon Bahoura created Pita Way in 2010 to bring healthy, fast Mediterranean food to the masses in Michigan. They quickly became known for their high-quality food, great service, and comfortable atmosphere. 11 years later, they still bring their signature quesopitas (a pita-quesadilla hybrid) and Mediterranean bowls to hungry guests—just at a much larger scale.
EATER
MAY 26, 2021
A celebration of eating at America’s gas stations, with all the sweet, salty, crunchy, and caffeinated things you need to top off your tank. There are few places in America where our needs and wants collide in such effortless fashion as the get-it-all, do-it-all gas station. Your car needs things: fuel, for one, or air, or wiper fluid. We, then, typically want things: Hot Cheetos or sour Skittles or nachos or coffee (both want and need) or a hubcap-sized diner breakfast or some tacos to go.
The Restaurant Manifesto
MAY 6, 2021
Will Eleven Madison Park’s move to a plant-based menu advance the cause of Veganism? The post Daniel Humm Is Fully Committed appeared first on The Restaurant Manifesto.
Restaurant Engine
MAY 26, 2021
The future is here, and automated kitchens are trending. With the Covid pandemic in 2020 and even in 2021, the restaurant industry found itself having to adopt new ideas and look deep into the future. The new reality of life during and post Covid has led many restaurants to re-imagine how the do business. With this comes a focus on innovation and new technologies.
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.
The Restaurant Times
MAY 25, 2021
Ever wondered how restaurants ensure that their food is healthy enough to consume? If yes, then the answer is by passing regular restaurant health inspections conducted by municipal authorities to ensure public safety. These health inspections are mandatory checks that every restaurant has to go through. . India has a Central regulatory body, namely the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) , that functions under the Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006.
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 4, 2021
While careful labor management has always been an important part of controlling prime costs in the restaurant industry, operators should be looking toward better ways to manage labor costs with competition for labor increasing and a potential minimum wage increase on the horizon. Many operators are still relying on their general managers’ gut feelings when it comes to schedule creation and enforcement.
7 Shifts
MAY 27, 2021
Restaurant schedules shuffle all the time. While some managers dread the thought of a seasonal, monthly, or weekly schedule adjustment, others rely on it. This practice of planned changes to employee schedules is known as rotating scheduling – and about 5% of hospitality employees work this way. Restaurants that engage in rotating scheduling will regularly schedule employees in different shifts depending on the week, month, or season.
EATER
MAY 19, 2021
A social media video purporting to show a pro-Palestinian group attacking Jewish diners on La Cienega is being investigated by authorities [link].
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Eat Restaurant Management
MAY 30, 2021
Greeting guests the right way as they arrive at your restaurant is no small detail. It's their first impression of what their dining experience will be like, and we all know how important first impressions are. Hosts and hostesses have a big responsibility on their shoulders. Unfortunately, though, many a time they are not trained properly and are left to their own devices, leading to impersonal greetings like “hi guys”, “how many?
OpenTable
MAY 17, 2021
When George Chen and his wife Cindy Wong-Chen opened the sprawling San Francisco food hall China Live in 2017, Chen was already… The post 5 pandemic pivots with China Live appeared first on Open for Business.
The Restaurant Times
MAY 14, 2021
People are increasingly making cloud kitchen investment in the UAE. The COVID-19 pandemic has made restaurateurs notice the cost advantages of the cloud kitchen concept. Restrictions on dine-in restaurants and a steep fall in revenues have driven restaurateurs to explore the cloud kitchen format. . Restaurant operators are also responding to the challenges of the new normal by shifting to the kitchen-as-a-service (KaaS) model.
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 27, 2021
Restaurants ranked as one the most dramatically impacted sectors of the economy during the pandemic, right up there with airlines, hotels, gyms and movie theaters. A year later, we see the promise of accelerating vaccination rates, and the lifting of crippling capacity restrictions imposed on restaurants. While we all know in-person dining will return in force (I personally can’t wait to get back to my favorite spots), the tectonic shifts we saw in the industry aren’t going to magica
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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.
7 Shifts
MAY 10, 2021
On the latest episode of the 7shifts Restaurant Management & Growth Podcast, we had the opportunity to sit down with Jensen Cummings. He's a chef and the founder of Best Served Creative , a platform for hospitality works of all levels to tell their stories and make the industry better. We chatted about all things labor shortage, and ways that restaurants can position themselves better to attract staff that sticks around.
EATER
MAY 17, 2021
Photo by James Park. Breaking down the food, labor, and fixed costs of Dirt Candy’s popular spinach croque-monsieur We often presume to understand restaurant economics because we know what a chicken breast costs at the supermarket. “I could make this dish at home for $5,” goes the refrain. Could we? Here, Eater looks at all the costs in a popular restaurant dish to see what goes into it, and how much profit comes out.
LimeTray
MAY 28, 2021
The importance of restaurant software has been increasing by leaps and bounds every year. With the influence of automation and the growth of online ordering, restaurant software plays a huge role in practically all the core functions of a successful business in the food and beverage industry today. All the way from order processing to acquiring new customers, the job is made much easier with the right kind of software. .
OpenTable
MAY 10, 2021
Austin’s neighborhood Italian restaurant L’Oca d’Oro opened in 2016 as a place built around regulars, where staff members… The post 5 pandemic pivots with L’Oca d’Oro appeared first on Open for Business.
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The Restaurant Times
MAY 31, 2021
For running a bakery business, a good location is an important criteria. No doubt, maintaining the quality and setting reasonable prices in the market also matters. Still, if the location is not accessible to the target audience, it can hinder your sales and affect growth. . The location of your bakery setup should be decided considering the demographics that you want to attract.
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 14, 2021
The EPA estimated that in 2018, the United States wasted 35.3 million tons of food. That is more than the equivalent of 155,000 Statue of Liberties. According to the food waste hierarchy pyramid, source reduction is the ‘best case scenario’ when it comes to food waste. Although, the many challenges brought about by the pandemic, have led the restaurant industry down a path that is beyond this phase.
7 Shifts
MAY 3, 2021
Patio season is upon us—and it looks a bit different than years’ past. Tables on the sidewalk. Sidewalk structures. For some restaurants, it’s been a lifeline during the pandemic—the only way to make payroll each week. For some, it’s been a way to improve and bolster their business. But what’s undeniable is that moving tables outside creates new obstacles and challenges to the already complex life of a restaurateur or worker.
EATER
MAY 11, 2021
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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.
MBB Hospitality
MAY 24, 2021
Everyone is looking for the best way to make some additional money – more so if they are in the restaurant business. While sales, new menu items, and a fresh coat of paint can quickly bring more people into your restaurant, technology can help too. That’s where NFC technology comes in. NFC technology for restaurants is a great way to boost flagging sales and bring people into the establishment. .
OpenTable
MAY 4, 2021
Starting today––Monday, May 3, at noon EST––restaurant operators can begin applying for COVID-19 relief spending through… The post How restaurants can access relief spending in 2021 appeared first on Open for Business.
The Restaurant Times
MAY 26, 2021
The pandemic has shaken the restaurant industry to the core. Dine-in restaurants were shut entirely during the first wave of COVID-19. Online deliveries also ceased during Q2 of the year 2020. However, online deliveries picked up later on, and dine-in restaurants have also started reopening with reduced occupancies. The market segment which has been hit extremely hard and struggling to survive is the buffet model.
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 19, 2021
The Mayo Clinic defines job burnout as “a special type of work-related stress – a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.” Employee burnout is especially prevalent in the hospitality industry. A notoriously high turnover rate and demanding atmosphere are just some of the factors that contribute to restaurant and bar employees reporting an overwhelming feeling of stress and exhaustion.
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.
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