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Post-COVID19 Restaurant Marketing Themes to Help Your Business Bounce Back

Modern Restaurant Management

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.

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King Arthur Flour’s Baking Hotline Has Never Been Busier — and the Questions Are Getting Personal

EATER

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.

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Operating Efficiency of Domino’s Pizza Tantamount to Google

Restaurant Engine

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.

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30 Best Restaurant Marketing Strategies (2020 Updates)

Eat Restaurant Management

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.

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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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Beyond the Four Walls: Why Now Is the Time for Restaurants to Leverage Digital

Modern Restaurant Management

No one knows what the future of foodservice looks like, but there are crucial hints in the data, analytics and e-commerce. If we have learned anything during the last few months, it is that sticking to the, “it’s how we have always done it,” mentality won’t position restaurants for recovery. Leaders across all business sectors are accomplishing changes in days or weeks that normally would have taken months or years.

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Restaurants Brace for Second Wave of COVID-19

Restaurant Engine

As New Jersey and New York reopen outdoor dining at restaurants and progress to “Phase 2” reopenings, hospitalizations are soaring in Arizona, Texas, Florida, and Tennessee. Global daily new cases are nearing another all-time high, with new outbreaks shutting down major cities like Beijing again this week. . Just yesterday, deaths from COVID-19 increased 1.9% in Florida, likely caused by Memorial Day celebrations and beach reopenings during the past three weeks.

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In it Together: reopening and the guest experience with Lynn Juang & Juan Correa

OpenTable

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.

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Unique Challenges and Considerations for Restaurants As They Reopen Their Doors

Modern Restaurant Management

As restaurants across the nation begin to reopen for business, there are many challenges that they will face for the first time. Business as usual is a thing of the past! In what already was a difficult business in which to succeed, restaurateurs will have to navigate the unchartered waters of surviving during a pandemic and its aftermath, as we slowly return to business.

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‘When We Needed It to Be, Food Was a Weapon’

EATER

Meals are served to children at a Black Panther Party free breakfast. | It’s About Time. Early Black Panther Party member Billy X Jennings helped feed a movement. Fifty years later, he still sees its impact. Billy X Jennings was fresh out of high school when he joined the Black Panther Party in the summer of 1968. The Party, which was barely a year old at the time, grew out of an opposition to racism and police violence toward Black people in Oakland, California — and later, around the country —

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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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New Penalties for COVID-19 Restaurant Safety Noncompliance

Restaurant Engine

As the coronavirus pandemic swells into a second wave , government officials across the nation are reiterating the need for safety precautions. Los Angeles health inspectors said that over half of the 2,000 restaurants they visited this week were not complying with COVID-19 safety rules. Fed up with noncompliance, officials are escalating their warnings into financial penalties. “We’re seeing some people getting a little too comfortable about not wearing masks,” said Miami̵

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4 Safety Measures UAE Restaurants Must Take To Deal With The Pandemic

The Restaurant Times

The Covid-19 virus has severely affected the restaurant industry globally. Dine-in facilities have been shut down, and customers are taking all possible precautions to prevent the transmission of this deadly virus. Malls and restaurants in Dubai are partially reopening, but food outlets have been advised to operate with reduced occupancy of only 30 percent.

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Why Restaurants Pay Ultimate Price in Online Delivery Marketplace

Modern Restaurant Management

When COVID-19 erupted earlier this year, scores of restaurants relied on online delivery marketplaces to deliver meals to their customers. The role these marketplaces have played during the pandemic, delivering restaurant orders right to people’s front doors, has become invaluable to many consumers. But is it invaluable to restaurants? While restaurants may increasingly rely on online delivery marketplaces, they can hinder a restaurant’s overall profitability – commission fees

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NYPD Debunks Police Union Claims That Shake Shack Workers Intentionally Poisoned Cops

EATER

Shake Shack employees were accused of intentionally poisoning NYPD officers’ milkshakes. | Photo: PL Gould /Shutterstock. The Police Benevolent Association and the Detectives’ Endowment Association both made statements claiming that officers were intentionally fed bleach at a Manhattan Shake Shack location The New York City Police Department has debunked claims made by its own police unions accusing employees at a Shake Shack in Manhattan of deliberately poisoning officers via contaminated milks

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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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Bar Rescue’s Jonathan Taffer on COVID-19 Restaurant Changes

Restaurant Engine

“I have great confidence in the restaurant business. We’ve been dealing with invisible enemies since our inception. We’ve called it bacteria. Bars and restaurants deal with bacteria every day,” says Jonathan Taffer, the host of the television show Bar Rescue which premiered in 2011 and is entering its 12th season with Paramount Network. .

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This week in restaurant news: Juneteenth, global reopenings, José Andres x Fauci

OpenTable

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.

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Innovative Models Keep Restaurant Revenue and Supply Chain Flowing

Modern Restaurant Management

As restaurants cautiously begin to reopen in pockets of the U.S. and abroad, the restaurant industry remains far from full capacity. Over the past several months we have seen customers modify their business models to accommodate restrictions and consumer preferences. While many restaurants pivoted quickly to off-premises dining only, the model is not a fit for every brand.

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What Will Become of the Cruise Ship Smorgasbord?

EATER

Shutterstock. Cruise companies have been fighting contagious viruses for years, which loyal cruisers say makes eating aboard as appetizing as ever In those early days of the novel coronavirus, as we all watched its terrifying spread from its point of origin, cruise ships dominated the headlines. Reports of big numbers of cases on board were bandied first as a precautionary tale, then simply a precursory one.

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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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Restaurants Have Lost $120B, Losses to Double by Year End

Restaurant Engine

The U.S restaurant industry has lost $120 billion of revenues from March to May this year due to the coronavirus, according to a definitive National Restaurant Association survey of 3,800 restaurant operators. Founded a century ago , the National Restaurant Association’s flagship survey is widely considered second only to government statistics.

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Pivot to Online Delivery and Boost Sales: 6 Proven Tips for Singapore Restaurants

The Restaurant Times

The restaurant industry is one of the largest sectors of the economy to have been affected by the outbreak of coronavirus. While there are several indications of a global economic slowdown, foodservice operators are already taking measures to secure their business. As restaurants are closed, and Singaporeans are encouraged to stay home, online food orders have witnessed a considerable spike.

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Paying Tipped Employees for Non-Tipped Activities

Modern Restaurant Management

The Department of Labor (DOL) has addressed the thorny issue of when to pay tipped employees for non-tipped activities. In its Opinion Letter, FLSA2018-27, the DOL changes its prior position and clarifies the language in 29 C.F.R. §531.56(e) regarding when an employer can take the tip credit for duties performed by tipped employees that are generally considered non-tipped activities.

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The End of the Breakfast Buffet

EATER

Getty Images. Due to COVID-19, the beloved self-serve travel perk is no more. Here’s what you can expect to wake up to instead There’s a particular pleasure to the travel ritual of waking up in crisp hotel sheets, meandering downstairs, and finding a fully stocked breakfast buffet splayed out before you. Then there’s the exploratory lap to inspect the offerings: everything from chafing dishes of scrambled eggs and pancakes to, depending where you are in the world, soup, porridge, sushi, farm che

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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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Restaurants Throughout Illinois Prepare for June 26 Reopening, Now Including Chicago

Restaurant Engine

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Phase 4 reopening plan will roll out across Illinois on June 26. As of today, that will also include Chicago. Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced today that all Chicago restaurants will be allowed to serve diners indoors at 25% capacity, which is one week earlier than her previously planned date of July 1. . “Our reopening will only work if residents continue to act responsibly.

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The Fine Art of Keeping Customers Coming Back for More

The Restaurant Times

A growing number of inbound tourists and increasing disposable income has led to a changing wave of trends in the restaurant industry of Singapore. The industry is so competitive that new restaurants are opening up every single day. Restaurants are trying their best to retain customers since it adds up to the overall profitability. Let’s discuss what measures can fine-dine restaurants in Singapore take for customer retention.

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The Importance of Flexibility in Restaurant Hiring

Modern Restaurant Management

With restaurants reopening under guidelines calling for decreased capacities, efficienct practices are top of mind. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Mark Heymann, a labor expert and CEO of UniFocus, for his insights on navigating post-pandemic restaurant recovery through effective hiring and training. What are the best practices employers can put in place to welcome back apprehensive restaurant employees?

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Bakers Against Racism Is Just the Beginning

EATER

Paola Velez, Willa Pelini, and Rob Rubba launched an international movement of anti-racist bake sales to empower communities and change their own industry When Willa Pelini messaged Paola Velez about co-hosting a bake sale to benefit the Minnesota Freedom Fund, Velez took a day to think it through — and to do some baker’s math. Throughout April and May, Velez, a James Beard Award finalist in 2020 for her work at Washington, DC’s Kith/Kin (where she is currently furloughed), hosted a fundraising

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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.