Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 24, 2020
Restaurants are facing new and evolving challenges resulting from today’s complex circumstances. Some of those challenges, particularly for smaller, local restaurants, include implementing online ordering, creating a digital presence, and offering delivery for the first time. Even before current events arose, online ordering capabilities and digital touchpoints were becoming nearly ubiquitous.
7 Shifts
JUNE 23, 2020
With COVID-19 shutting down businesses worldwide in 2020, restaurants were forced to shut down their dining rooms and pivot to off-site dining only—takeout and delivery. There are two main options when it comes to opening your restaurant for delivery. The first option is to use a third-party delivery app like UberEats and Doordash, and while they’re great options to increase your restaurant’s reach, they are known to charge a large percentage of the total bill—often upwards of 20-30% in order to
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EATER
JUNE 26, 2020
Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images. As coronavirus cases spike, Texas, Florida, and Idaho are among the first states to restrict restaurants and bars a second time As more states allow restaurants and bars to offer outdoor or limited capacity indoor, dining, the country has seen a massive spike in COVID-19 cases. It’s not quite a second wave — the first wave never ended — but the rising cases almost directly coincided with the reopening of businesses.
Restaurant Engine
JUNE 15, 2020
Domino’s Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) went public in 2004, and it has delivered a superior return to its shareholders, better even than Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL). “It’s pretty amazing,” said Joe Weisenthal. “The basic idea is that both Domino’s Pizza and Google went public around the same time. I think it was 2004. And if you look at the chart, they basically had a pretty similar trajectory.
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.
The Restaurant Manifesto
JUNE 23, 2020
It’s time to reconsider our blind faith in white restaurant owners as the standard bearers of the hospitality industry. The post Stop Lionizing White Restaurateurs Like Danny Meyer appeared first on THE RESTAURANT MANIFESTO.
BizBash
JUNE 29, 2020
Want to host a small gathering this summer? Follow these best practices to keep your guests safe and socially distanced.
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7 Shifts
JUNE 8, 2020
7shifts’ 150+ employees come from various backgrounds and have worked in numerous industries—from video game design to healthcare. As we serve the restaurant industry, it's important to us that we prioritize candidates with previous industry experience. It's only fitting that some of our employees have hands-on experience in the industry. Not only do we have a dozens of employees with previous restaurant experience, but we also have numerous team members who used 7shifts in their previous rol
EATER
JUNE 30, 2020
Shutterstock. The same food I was teased for as a kid has become gentrified and endorsed by Goop. Now, I’m using my cookbook to change the narrative. This is Eater Voices , where chefs, restaurateurs, writers, and industry insiders share their perspectives about the food world, tackling a range of topics through the lens of personal experience. First-time writer?
Restaurant Engine
JUNE 30, 2020
“Trying to get consumer confidence back—that is the biggest problem we have,” begins Robert Irvine, television host of Restaurant: Impossible. Reporters interviewed Irvine on national radio this week, asking him to advise restaurant owners on best practices during the pandemic. Irvine is a celebrity chef and host of seven seasons of Dinner: Impossible as well as 17 seasons of Restaurant: Impossible, both on Food Network TV.
The Restaurant Times
JUNE 29, 2020
Cloud kitchens, also known as virtual restaurants, dark kitchen, ghost kitchen, and delivery-only restaurants, have taken the restaurant industry by storm. The cloud kitchen concept is also being welcomed in the Saudi Arabia F&B space. According to data, cloud kitchen revenues in the UAE and Saudi Arabia jumped 160 percent in 2019 and is currently worth more than $65 million.
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.
Eat Restaurant Management
JUNE 15, 2020
Restaurant marketing has become much more complicated in the past few years. Those in charge promotions and generating new business at restaurants face both tough and interesting challenges. People looking to fill their stomachs now have a dizzying array of possible options, and restaurants must compete for customer attention beyond location.
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 18, 2020
As we begin to assess the realities of the Post-COVID19 (CV) world, businesses everywhere are facing an unprecedented challenge: how to survive and maybe even thrive amid this extraordinary "new normal." Restaurants and the entire hospitality industry are at the forefront of this challenge. Even as lockdown restrictions are eased, it's likely to be a long time before the dining experience returns to anything resembling the previous norm.
7 Shifts
JUNE 3, 2020
Ani Ramen is a boutique ramen house with five locations in New Jersey. The word “Ani” in Japanese means ‘big brother,’ which describes Ani Ramen’s philosophy when it comes to their community—by nourishing and growing local communities in the way that siblings and families do when they come together. Ani Ramen strives to be part of the family community by offering a place to share high-quality meals and experiences with ramen.
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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.
Restaurant Engine
JUNE 10, 2020
Restaurant competition is fierce. Why? There are only so many diners to go around, and restaurants are often after the same pool of diners. So, how do you stand out? Get creative with your target audience on Instagram. In this article, we look at 10 benefits of promoting your restaurant on Instagram. See how you can capture the 90% of guests who research a restaurant online before actually visiting. #1: Instagram is Cost Effective.
The Restaurant Times
JUNE 21, 2020
Running a restaurant is an ultimate full-time job that requires sheer dedication and an eye for detail. Even though it may seem a glamorous affair to many, learning the art of running a restaurant is something that cannot be mastered in a single day. As the restaurant industry is rapidly evolving, the list of things that give sheer nightmares to restaurant operators seems endless.
OpenTable
JUNE 28, 2020
Every week we’re rounding up some of our favorite articles with trends and tidbits from the world of restaurants. Tell us: what made your reading list this week? 6 Things Chefs Are Doing to Take Care of Their Staffs as Restaurants Reopen – Food & Wine. From increased work flexibility and family meal for all to dance parties and push up challenges, here are some ways operators are caring for their staff’s emotional and mental health during reopening.
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 8, 2020
How are consumers feeling about going out to eat as restaurants begin to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and open their dining rooms? Measure Protocol , Decode Consulting and Garden Social Beer Garden and Kitchen surveyed American adults in order to find out the answer to this question. Insights from the research are available in a new report “ How will restaurant dining behaviour shift after COVID-19?
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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
JUNE 3, 2020
Ani Ramen is a boutique ramen house with five locations in New Jersey. The word “Ani” in Japanese means ‘big brother,’ which describes Ani Ramen’s philosophy when it comes to their community—by nourishing and growing local communities in the way that siblings and families do when they come together. Ani Ramen strives to be part of the family community by offering a place to share high-quality meals and experiences with ramen.
EATER
JUNE 15, 2020
Efired /Shutterstock. During quarantine, the bakers who staff the hotline are providing baking — and emotional — support On March 14, COVID-19 was declared a national emergency in the U.S., hand sanitizer profiteers made headlines, and states had yet to issue stay-at-home orders. It was also Pi Day — that is, the date 3/14, which is often cheekily observed by baking or eating pie.
Restaurant Engine
JUNE 25, 2020
CEC Entertainment, the parent of Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizzas, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as a result of losses incurred by the coronavirus pandemic. Reuters reports , “sales plunged after restaurants were forced to close as lockdowns were put in place. Chuck E. Cheese was hit especially hard owing to its children’s party and games venues.” CEC Entertainment has been owned by private equity giant Apollo Global Management since 2014.
The Restaurant Times
JUNE 3, 2020
As a restaurant owner, it is vital to do proper financial planning and know the break-even for your restaurant. Irrespective of the format, most restaurants fail not because of the food or services; they fail because of poor financial planning. Proper financial planning gives your restaurant enough liquidity to establish a successful business. With less capital expenditure, low initial setup costs, minimal staff, and equipment requirements, the dynamics of dark kitchens are more favorable than a
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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.
OpenTable
JUNE 19, 2020
OpenTable’s webinar series, In it Together , tackles key topics facing the industry during the COVID-19 crisis. What does hospitality look like in a time of emergency? How can we support our communities today, both financially and emotionally? Hosted by our COO Andrea Johnston, the platform brings together restaurant leaders and experts to foster conversation and share advice during uncertain times.
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 29, 2020
Focusing on customer experience may seem like a luxury for restaurateurs struggling to keep their doors open, but it may prove to be the difference between those that survive and those that get added to the list of tragic COVID-19 business casualties. I have seen firsthand how this is playing out. As COVID-19 cases were waning and businesses began to reopen, I took a short beach vacation with my family.
The Restaurant Manifesto
JUNE 8, 2020
Since the senseless killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police on May 25, even thinking about restaurants seems frivolous right now. The protesting that has flooded the streets in all fifty states has shown that the American people will no longer tolerate police violence and racial injustice. Seeing citizens of all races coming together internationally […].
EATER
JUNE 8, 2020
Los Angeles Times via Getty Images. These restaurants set up food stations and medic tents to support protesters over the weekend This weekend, a protester holding a sign that read “All Lives Can’t Matter Until Black Lives Matter” paused to rehydrate outside of Luv2eat, a Thai restaurant on Sunset Boulevard. The restaurant’s co-owners stood on the corner handing out red Solo cups of a sweet strawberry drink to anyone walking past.
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.
Restaurant Engine
JUNE 23, 2020
For almost two months, applications to a $1,000-per-employee, grant-like program were limited to agricultural businesses. As of one week ago, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has reopened its application window to non-agricultural businesses for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. EIDL “advances” (grants, essentially) provide up to $10,000 of economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing temporary difficulties as a result of COVID-19 complica
The Restaurant Times
JUNE 11, 2020
Cloud kitchens are delivery-only restaurants with no storefront or dine-in facility. A cloud kitchen business primarily accepts orders online from third-party online food aggregators and its own online ordering enabled website. It can also accept orders over the phone from a central call center, wherein the orders are routed to the nearest cloud kitchen outlet. .
OpenTable
JUNE 14, 2020
Every week we’re rounding up some of our favorite articles with trends and tidbits from the world of restaurants. Tell us: what made your reading list this week? One Day in June – Eater. On June 2, Eater reporters documented restaurant reopenings in 17 cities across the globe, from Paris’ open dining rooms to Bogotá’s carryout-only protocols.
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 10, 2020
January is well-known for being a reset month. A time to recover from back-to-back holiday parties and festive gatherings. A time to act on resolutions and look ahead with great anticipation to all that is possible in the new year. In the restaurant business, this also means a dip in sales, but restaurateurs are mostly undaunted. It’s the perfect slow-down to tweak recipes and menus, do some deep cleaning, or consider fresh ways to change up the customer dining experience.
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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