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Using Technology to Combat the Labor Shortage

Modern Restaurant Management

Every industry felt the impact of the labor crunch during the pandemic and now, as recovery efforts are underway, businesses are struggling to recover employees quickly enough to meet the rise in demand. Particularly impacted by the staffing shortage, restaurants are struggling to beat the labor crisis, with staffing shortages felt in both back-of-house and front-of-house staff.

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Yo Quiero My Taco Bell Nacho Crystal!

EATER

There it is. | Taco Bell. This story has everything: Taco Bell, Uber Eats, Spencer Pratt, an amethyst shaped like a tortilla chip. Take a deep breath to center yourself because you’re about to read the words “Taco Bell’s Mercury RetroGrande Nachos with a chance to win a Spencer Pratt-approved nacho-shaped amethyst crystal complete with a gold-colored cheese drip.”.

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Control prime costs and grow your margins with 7shifts and XtraChef

7 Shifts

The restaurant industry is unpredictable. There are dozens of costs associated with running a restaurant, and many of them remain out of your direct control: rent, utilities, insurance—etc. But the bulk of a restaurant's costs can be controlled. Those are your food costs and your labor costs , and together they make up your prime costs. Table of Contents.

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The Ultimate Digital Marketing Guide For Restaurants

The Restaurant Times

The restaurant business is a fast-growing industry that is getting more competitive every passing day. To be successful, you have to be on top of your game by leveraging the available resources. It is important to note that all proper functioning restaurants may not be successful. But local restaurateurs are often oblivious to the power of the internet and still prefer traditional practices.

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

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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How the Pandemic Has Changed Breakfast (Infographic)

Modern Restaurant Management

As they say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But if we are being honest, many of us didn’t try to get up at 5 a.m. and climb Mount Everest. The pandemic shifted quite a bit of our morning routines, fueled in part by the lack of commute. This enabled many of us to (attempt) to sleep in and have a more relaxed breakfast. Now that some restrictions have been lifted, why not continue our habit of a better breakfast?

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Is blockchain the solution to the OTA challenge or is it merely a silver bullet hope?

EHL Insights

There is the paid search, the SEOs and everything else you pay commission for. This is the landscape at the moment. So, you have as a hotel, you have a Greek salad, which is very tasty, but if you mix it, it doesn't look very constructive. No direct business - Only middlemen”. D.A. President Swiss Hotel Association & Ambassador of Swiss blockchain start-ups.

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7 trampas para evitar mientras llevar un negocio de cocina virtual

The Restaurant Times

El servicio de entrega a domicilio es la última tendencia por haber cambiado las dinámicas de la industria de comida y bebida. Según un estudio , el mercado de entrega a domicilio llegará a €2,829 millones para 2025. La llegada de las aplicaciones de terceros ha aumentado los servicios de entrega de comida en las ciudades de México. Las plataformas de entregas impulsadas por tecnología también han alimentado la demanda de cocinas virtuales, también conocidas como dark kitchens, restaurantes virt

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How Restaurants Can Avoid Friendly Fraud

Modern Restaurant Management

For the hospitality industry, the last 18 months have been very challenging. Walk down any street, uptown or downtown, and there are still numerous ‘closed’ signs on the front of restaurants and other service businesses. Many small business owners added online storefronts and delivery services to help sustain their business admidst vanishing in-store customers, but they now face a new economic threat – friendly fraud.

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A Decadent Venezuelan Arepa Recipe to Rule Them All

EATER

Louiie Victa/Eater. Baker Bryan Ford’s version of the reina pepiada is both an homage to a classic and an ideal party food It may not be the national dish of Venezuela (that honor is reserved for pabellón criollo), but it would be impossible to picture a Venezuelan food spread without at least one arepa in sight. (It would also be wrong not to acknowledge that the same thing can be said for a Colombian food spread.

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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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Moxy Portland Downtown and Graves Hospitality Create Food Cart Alley

Lodging Magazine F&B

Moxy Portland Downtown and Graves Hospitality announced their search for local chefs to launch their Food Cart Alley. In a neighborhood long known for its food trucks, Food Cart Alley is designed to permanently incorporate local purveyors into the hotel, allowing guests to have access to a variety of culinary options while simultaneously opening up to Alder for a street connection.

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How KFC Restaurant Indonesia Manages To Digitize The Fast Food Experience 

The Restaurant Times

Shivashish Pandey comes with over 20 years of professional experience; he most recently served as the Director & CEO at Fast Food Indonesia, which owns and operates KFC Indonesia. Shivashish is currently pursuing the coveted ‘Advanced Management Program’ at Harvard Business School. He has previously served as Director in Korpindo Konsultansi, Jakarta, and as the head of finance at Perkasa Engineering Group.

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Controlling What You Can: Risk Reduction and Restaurant Technology

Modern Restaurant Management

Controlling the variables in the restaurant industry can feel like a game of whack-a-mole if you don’t have the right tools at your fingertips. Especially in a time where the industry is in flux because of the pandemic, juggling things like food costs, keeping shifts full and food safety can feel more difficult than ever. Fortunately, controlling the variables that can pose a risk to your business are within your grasp.

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The 38 Essential Restaurants in Paris

EATER

Helen Rosner. Where to find bistro comforts, gilded French classics, and internationally inspired innovations in the always delicious French capital Jolted by two lockdowns during 2020, Paris restaurants are thriving again. In August 2021, the city began requiring patrons to show proof of vaccination before entering restaurants, which boosted public confidence about indoor dining; it also helps that 80 percent of the French have now been vaccinated.

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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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Marriott Begins Rolling Out New Breakfast Program for Four Brands

Lodging Magazine F&B

BETHESDA, Maryland—With travelers back on the road, Marriott Bonvoy unveils a new breakfast program across four brands within its portfolio: Residence Inn by Marriott, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott, and TownePlace Suites by Marriott. Beginning in October at a limited number of hotels, the breakfast will feature a morning menu that caters to consumers’ tastes for customizable breakfast items, from hot sandwiches with a range of toppings to build-their-own bowls with their f

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Por qué las cocinas virtuales son más lucrativas, negocios de restaurante de bajo riesgo

The Restaurant Times

La demanda de la entrega en línea de comida ha ganado popularidad inmensa en los últimos años. Según los informes , el tamaño del mercado mundial fue valorado en 51.96 mil millones de dólares en 2020 y es esperado expandir a una tasa de crecimiento anual compuesta de 12.4% desde 2021 hasta 2028. El aumento de la demanda de las entregas de comida, gastos generales altos, y los márgenes decrecientes junto con la competencia en el espacio de restaurantes ha llevado a los dueños de restaurantes a c

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The New Normal: How Technology Can Help Streamline Restaurant Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

Last year, during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants went through some unwanted but necessary changes. As a precaution, dining areas were closed and at one point, even eating al fresco was prohibited in certain areas. Fast forward a year later and the economy is recovering, albeit at a slow pace. However, in the process of resuming and continuing restaurant operations, operators need to take steps to lower the risk of infection among employees and customers and prevent the spread of

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A Crunchy-Creamy Red Bean and Walnut Snack Cake Recipe to Welcome Autumn

EATER

Leah Nash/Eater. Inspired by the Korean treat hodu-gwaja, these snack cakes can be baked in a trusty, run-of-the-mill muffin pan Fall is, hands-down, my favorite time of year. When I feel the first inklings of a chill in the air, I gladly replace iced Americanos with steaming oat milk cappuccinos, exchange tossed salads for hearty roasted vegetables, and dig into my box of warming spices.

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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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Is blockchain the true solution to the OTA challenge or is it merely a silver bullet hope?

EHL Insights

There is the paid search, the SEOs and everything else you pay commission for. This is the landscape at the moment. So, you have as a hotel, you have a Greek salad, which is very tasty, but if you mix it, it doesn't look very constructive. No direct business - Only middlemen”. D.A. President Swiss Hotel Association & Ambassador of Swiss blockchain start-ups.

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Una guía paso a paso sobre cómo abrir un restaurante con un bar en México

The Restaurant Times

Ser un orgulloso propietario de un restaurante, especialmente el de un restaurante con bar, o un bar-restaurante, parece un trabajo glamoroso. Abrir tu propio restaurante es de hecho un negocio gratificante económicamente con altos rendimientos y también se considera más fácil y fascinante que la mayoría de los trabajos. Sin embargo, por glorioso que parezca, también es uno de los negocios más tediosos que existen, con altos riesgos.

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Seven Enticing Restaurant Marketing Tips

Modern Restaurant Management

Whether you’re handling marketing for a chain restaurant, or just trying to heighten the visibility of your own local mom and pop diner, here are seven pro tips for restaurant marketing that will give your eating establishment a much-needed boost. Accurate Brand Personality Representation. Branding is everything, and that’s true across the board.

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What to Make With ‘Vrimp,’ Nestlé’s Cursed New Shrimp Substitute

EATER

Ah yes, a colorful bowl of vrimp and chips. | Nestlé. How many vrimps do you have to eat // before you make your skin turn pink? // eat too much and you’ll get sick // vrimps are pretty rich Tuna might be the chicken of the sea, but it’s safe to say vrimp is the vicken of the — S**t, sorry, I blacked out for a minute there. Let me try again. You’ve obviously heard of shrimp, that small decapod crustacean that tastes uncannily like, you know, shrimp.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Five Ways to Prepare for Flu Season

Modern Restaurant Management

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), since 2010, the flu has resulted in between 140,000 and 810,000 hospitalizations each year. To help prevent outbreaks and protect building occupants, GSF USA offers tips to consider for the 2021-2022 flu season. “As the pandemic continues, there has been increased worry about the upcoming flu season,” said Troy Bargmann, president, GSF USA. “Fortunately, there are simple steps that facilities can take in prepara

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Noma Named ‘World’s Best Restaurant’ — Again

EATER

Martin Kaufmann. And here’s every restaurant that’s topped the World’s 50 Best list This story was originally published on April 5, 2017, and has been updated to reflect the 2021 results. Noma, the acclaimed tasting menu restaurant helmed by chef René Redzepi in Copenhagen, landed at No. 1 on the 2021 World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. In 2019, the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list declared previous No. 1 winners ineligible.

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Meet the Food-Obsessed Drag Queen Launching her Own Line of Dinner Party Accessories

EATER

Steak Diane embracing the Chez Diane aesthetic. | Hunter Abrams/Chez Diane. Steak Diane is the cheeky housewife who wants to show you a good time Back in 2017, Todd Heim stumbled upon a Julia Child cookbook that changed the path of his career. Inside, he found a recipe for steak Diane, the saucy, panfried beefsteak that was said to have been first popularized in the 1930s.

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5-Hour Energy Launches Full-Sized Can With Even More Panic-Inducing Caffeine

EATER

5-Hour Energy. The energy drink market has once again become competitive, with new beverages from Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper, and Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson The first time I had a 5-Hour Energy shot, I thought I was having a heart attack. The second time, I had go to home after one drink at a bar because somehow the combination with alcohol made me feel like I’d taken a dozen tequila shots.

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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.