December, 2021

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Three Simple Ways Restaurants Can Embrace IoT in 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

With the new year just around the corner, many restaurants are deciding how they can enhance their operations going forward. While there is plenty of technology out there to optimize your establishment, one food service trend is becoming a mainstay: Internet of Things. Internet of Things, or IoT for short, lets one digital device communicate with multiple devices over an internet connection without human intervention.

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How To Create an Effective Shift Swap Policy For Employees

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Despite your best scheduling efforts , there will always be imperfections, and conflicts will arise. In order to keep scheduling flexible for employees – yet still ensure each shift is fully staffed – your restaurant can offer a shift swap policy. In this article, we'll explain what shift swapping is, outline its pros and cons, and walk through the steps you should take to maintain a fair and effective protocol for shift swapping.

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How DoorDash and Postmates Make an Already Dangerous Job Worse

EATER

Getty Images. The day-to-day realities of a gig economy driver for DoorDash and Postmates: 12-hour days, bad tips, customer abuse, and parking tickets . Buy “One Fair Wage” at Amazon or Bookshop now. In 2013, Saru Jayaraman founded One Fair Wage to put an end to the tipped minimum wage, which, One Fair Wage has found , perpetuates racial and gender disparities in the hospitality industry.

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2022 Top Hospitality Industry Trends

EHL Insights

What are the latest trends in the hospitality industry? It goes without saying that the pandemic and ensuing economic downturn greater than the 2008 recession and chaos caused by fluctuation in demand have had a significant impact on hospitality throughout 2020 and 2021 - no doubt with lingering effects. Some innovative responses to this extraordinary situation like attempting to entice patrons back into food and beverage outlets and assure holidaygoers that it is indeed safe to enjoy a hotel st

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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.

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Dark Kitchens: Are They Really Profitable?

The Restaurant Times

With online food ordering proliferating and the willingness to spend long hours standing in lines plunging, dark kitchens are fast gaining popularity in the food and restaurant industry. The online delivery and takeout segment has witnessed a whopping 21.7% growth since 2017. While some restaurant owners have already made a shift towards delivery-only kitchens, some are still wondering if they really are as profitable as they are claimed to be. .

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Four Key Predictions for Restaurant Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

The nature of restaurant management is a pendulum; each year operators swing back and forth to prepare for challenges and take advantage of new opportunities. While 2022 may bring new problems, at its heart, it still follows the same cycle of preparation and prevention. Reviewing the market landscape is a great way to get ahead of the competition. Read on for our key predictions to help operators get a leg up.

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Make On-Call Scheduling for Restaurants Better for Your Team

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In many restaurants, on-call scheduling is inescapable. It's a saving grace when things get unexpectedly busy or when a team member calls in sick at the last minute. However, when mismanaged, on-call scheduling can frustrate staff, throw off their work-life balance, and impact financial security. On-call scheduling needs to be handled in a way that respects employees' time but never leaves the restaurant short-staffed.

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Dispatches From an American Epicenter

EATER

Two years in the lives of four restaurants trying to hang on after New York City became an early focal point of the coronavirus pandemic: a beloved 24-hour diner, an iconic banquet hall, a young neighborhood restaurant group, and a power-lunch titan [link].

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Air-Travel Trends: the future is sustainable and interconnected

EHL Insights

While travel has?not yet resumed?its?previous levels after a period of major depression,?airlines are taking the time to take an introspective?look and?improve.?We met with?Romain?Vetter, Head of Western Switzerland for SWISS?International Air Lines , to talk about?his perspective?on the future and trends of air travel?and the challenges that the industry is facing.?.

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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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10 Ways Coffee Shops Can Make The Most Of Social Media

The Restaurant Times

Cafes and coffee shops across the world are discovering the power of social media. Since coffee shops need the in-person presence of customers to increase sales, they must develop a strong online presence to woo people and keep them coming back! Did you know that 50% of the United States population drink espresso, cappuccino, latte, or iced/cold coffees regularly?

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7 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Point-of-Sale Solution for Your Restaurant

Restaurant Engine

Research several POS solutions to find the one that best fits your needs. When it’s time to purchase a point-of-sale solution for your restaurant, it’s a big decision and one you want to research thoroughly. The first thing you should know is that a point-of-sale (POS) system will improve many of the functions of your restaurant. Your staff will be more efficient and more productive.

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Is Contactless Forever?

Modern Restaurant Management

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought endless changes to the restaurant industry, but perhaps the most significant has been the rise of the contactless dining experience. The pandemic forced restaurants to adapt to not only a new, leaner business model but also to new consumer behavior. With customers opting for alternatives to dine-in, restaurants adapted to build solutions to offer takeout, delivery and curbside pickup options.

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Allianz Partners Launches 'Allianz Advantage' Websites for Travel Agency, E-Commerce Partners

Travel Pulse Technology

'Proven Meets Pioneering' will demonstrate how the company‘s products, services and technology can drive customer satisfaction, relevance and loyalty for Allianz Partners' clients.

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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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In West Bengal, Date Palm Jaggery Is a Winter Delicacy. It’s Also in Danger of Extinction.

EATER

Cha Pornea. Valued for its seasonality and hyperlocal terroir, the beloved natural sweetener is facing an array of threats, from urbanization to climate change It’s 3 a.m. in Nimpith, a tiny town in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal. Sixty-one-year-old Chuno Mistry heads towards a row of wild date palm trees. Mistry is a shuli, or date palm tree tapper, and he carries earthen pots slung from a bamboo pole, known as a byank, on his shoulder.

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An SBP defines the Internet of Things in hospitality for INTEL

EHL Insights

Q&A session with SBP coach, Ian Millar, who tells us about his latest project client, INTEL, and their desire to use the Internet of Things in the hospitality market.

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How Travel Advisors Can Market Themselves in 2022

Travel Pulse Hosting

Here are some specific tips for success in the new COVID-19 climate.

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7 Benefits to Operating a Fully Automated Kitchen

Restaurant Engine

Operating fully automated kitchens can help your restaurant grow. You may have heard of fully automated kitchens, but since they’re relatively new, you might not know exactly what they are. An automated kitchen uses robots to do the cooking for you. It can free up labor hours and help you manage your restaurant more efficiently. (tweet this). In this article, we look at the seven benefits to operating a fully automated kitchen in your restaurant. #1: Better Customer Service.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Seven Top Restaurant Marketing Ideas And Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

While your restaurant may feature a diverse menu, delicious food, a great ambiance, and excellent customer service, you will still struggle to build a customer base without promoting it. The fact is that running a successful restaurant is more than just offering good food and good service. Providing top-quality food and service should remain your restaurant’s foremost priority, but you also need to get the word out and attract new customers.

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Hotelbeds Launches The Compass Pro Service

Travel Pulse Technology

The new service helps advisors, hoteliers and others to grow their business with personalized data.

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With COVID-19 Surging Again in New York, So Are Restaurant Closures

EATER

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How To Start A Functional Food Business In The UK

The Restaurant Times

Health has become a priority for consumers since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most consumers now take greater ownership of their health and have started to put a stronger emphasis on preventive health measures. Hence, people now prefer natural solutions over artificial cures offered in the form of vitamins or other supplements. This growing consciousness among people regarding health has unlocked opportunities for entrepreneurs to venture into the space of functional food.

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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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Avoya Travel Celebrates Innovation and Growth at Virtual Conference

Travel Pulse Hosting

The conference took place virtually from December 6–10, 2021.

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The most popular articles on PhocusWire in 2021

PhocusWire

The editorial team at PhocusWire is proud to present the top 10 stories that captured the most attention with readers over the last 12 months.

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Good PR Drives Growth and Revenue

Modern Restaurant Management

Everyone wants their company to thrive and beat the competition. Understanding the business of PR is paramount for success. Journalists need valuable content, pitches, unique soundbites, and trending topics. Companies must be responsive and be familiar with news cycles and trending topics. Yet, often, companies are busy working IN their business rather than ON their business.

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Hyatt Launches Room Keys in Apple Wallet at Six US Hotels

Travel Pulse Technology

World of Hyatt members can use their iPhone or Apple Watch to unlock their guestrooms and gain access to key card-protected common areas.

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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.