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Recipe for navigating the restaurant business opening

eHotelier

Opening a restaurant is an extremely challenging endeavor. But if you plan accordingly, you can increase your chances of success by conducting proper market research, budgeting, getting involved with your community, investing in marketing, prioritizing operational efficiency, and listening to your customer base.

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Ross and Sunny Lusted announce 2 Melbourne venues

Hospitality Magazine

Sydney restaurateurs Ross and Sunny Lusted have confirmed they will open two ‘Iberian coastal’ concepts in Melbourne. It marks the first interstate foray for the couple, who operated the acclaimed Bridge Room for eight years before launching Woodcut at Crown Sydney in 2020. The venues are located alongside the soon-to-open boutique Melbourne Place hotel located on Russell Street in the heart of the CBD. “We feel extremely fortunate to have found these unique sites in what is an

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Keeping Up with Diners’ Expectations Amid Rising Prices

Modern Restaurant Management

Tastes and preferences constantly change as trends come and go, keeping the restaurant industry on its toes. But two non-negotiables have remained strong for diners: convenience and loyalty. With digital and frictionless experiences at the forefront, diners are seeking their favorite restaurants in new, more affordable ways. The NCR Voyix 2024 Digital Commerce Index revealed nearly half (48 percent) of consumers dine out less than they used to because inflation is top of the menu.

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What Does It Take to Actually Cook Like a Tradwife?

EATER

Heedayah Lockman Get in, losers, we’re going to make some mozzarella You’ve seen the videos: A woman, apron tied around her waist, plunges her hands into a bowl of soft, bubbly dough. She speaks in dulcet tones — or perhaps not at all — as she details the two-day process of mixing, proofing, and baking a loaf of sourdough. She makes cheese from scratch for the homemade macaroni and cheese that she lovingly serves to her children.

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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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From data to decisions: how tech tools help navigate hotel management challenges

eHotelier

Not all data is created equal; only relevant information should guide business decisions. So, how do you know which data is relevant in different situations, and how can automation help you surface insights to support better decisions?

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ESOPs and Sustainable Restaurant Culture

Modern Restaurant Management

Denver-based chef Justin Cucci has long been a champion for sustainability at his farm-to table eateries. To date, he has opened six restaurants and venues, turning a former mortuary, gas station and brothel all into restaurants with globally inspired locally sourced menus. Cucci also wanted to create a sustainable culture for his employees and implemented a self-funded 100-percent employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) so his 325-plus Edible Beats employees will now share in the long-term financi

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Illinois Tried to Bait Restaurants With Carp But Customers Won’t Bite

EATER

Copi are an existential threat to Lake Michigan fisheries, but despite Illinois’s promotional campaign, it’s a challenge to entice customers

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Hospitality Trend ALERT: and the hotel models that stand out

eHotelier

“IFYKYK” is the unspoken acronym for quiet luxury. It has sprawled beyond HBO’s ‘Succession’ fashion and is now very much the center of travel. Where can one go to stay and experience the ultimate hospitality and great R&R without being looked up and down by others prying to see if their Louis Vuitton is this season?

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Luke Mangan returns to Melbourne with Bistrot Bisou

Hospitality Magazine

Restaurateur and Chef Luke Mangan is set to make his return to the Melbourne dining scene with his first venue in the city in more than a decade. Bistrot Bisou is slated to open early next month inside Hotel Indigo located on the corner of Flinders Lane and Spencer Street in the Melbourne CBD. The venue will host a relaxed French bistro and bar offering which will include classic dishes with a modern twist. “Melbourne has a real European feel to it – especially as we come into the co

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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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Restaurant SEO – A Weekly Checklist

Modern Restaurant Management

On average, restaurant SEO campaigns can see a 500 percent ROI after three years , so there’s massive potential for you to use SEO to grow your restaurant. This article will walk you through a weekly restaurant SEO checklist that you can follow to improve sales in three months. From there, you can grow more if you continue to work on this stuff. 1.

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When Does Dallas Chef Tiffany Derry Find Time to Sleep?

EATER

Opening new restaurants, achieving celebrity chef status, and changing the hospitality industry — she’s doing it all

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How revenue management systems are transforming hotels and resorts

eHotelier

How revenue management systems work, their benefits, and effective revenue strategies to take your hotel business to the next level.

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How to Improve Efficiency in Hotels? Reduce Operating Cost

Hotelogix

In the highly competitive hospitality industry, where guest expectations are constantly evolving, staying ahead requires more than just meeting these expectations. It's about exceeding them while efficiently managing your operations. This can be daunting, but leveraging the right technology can transform your hotel into a streamlined, guest-centric, and profitable establishment.

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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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Mental Health Month and The State of Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

According to Culinary Hospitality Outreach Wellness, 63 percent of hospitality workers suffer from depression, 84 percent feel stress from their jobs and 65 percent report using substances at work. May is Mental Health Month – and it’s clear that millions of restaurant workers need help. Society Insurance, which provides coverage to the hospitality industry, wants to share resources restaurants should be leveraging and implementing, such as creating an Employee Assistance Program as

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What’s Open and What’s Closed in Houston After Severe Storms

EATER

Following severe weather on Thursday, May 16, many Houston restaurants remain without power

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Marriott International celebrates the 2024 J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence Honorees

eHotelier

Marriott International is proud to celebrate the winners of the 2024 J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence at the company’s annual ceremony, which brought together associates from around the world. Established in 1987 and named after Marriott’s founder, the J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence honors the company’s finest associates who are recognized for their achievements, service mindset, and commitment to excellence.

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R&CA slams Federal Government’s Budget: “Inhospitable”

Hospitality Magazine

Restaurant & Catering Australia has commented on the Albanese Goverment’s Federal Budget, stating it has “missed an opportunity to assist a sector that is already in pain” Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers handed down the 2024-2025 Budget on Tuesday, with hospitality businesses set to benefit from just a handful of policies. The instant asset write-off scheme has been extended for another year after it was due to expire on 30 June 2024.

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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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Why Mews acquired HS3 Hotelsoftware, by Richard Valtr

MEWS

I’m so excited to welcome HS3 Hotelsoftware to Mews. It’s a huge moment, not only for the Mews and HS3 teams, but in particular for thousands of hoteliers across Germany, and by extension millions of guests.

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Michelin Reveals Its First Group of Mexico Honorees

EATER

Some of the country’s most lauded were recognized, along with some surprising selections and one notable snub

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5 steps to master the inspiration stage of the guest journey

eHotelier

Violette booked her honeymoon trip. But this didn’t happen from one moment to another. It started with a Google search about the best resorts for honeymoons. There, she found a couple of options and went into TikTok to find reviews and real images. On those videos, she discovered another resort that an influencer had visited, and finally decided to make a booking.

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The Boathouse Group to open venue at Mona Vale Golf Club

Hospitality Magazine

The Boathouse Group is set to launch Mona Social at the Mona Vale Golf Club in Sydney’s Northern Beaches later this month. Mona Social will sit above the golf’s headquarters and will host an a la carte bistro restaurant, casual bar with a sporting section, pool tables, and golf simulator. The Boathouse Group Head of Culinary Mark LaBrooy and Head Chef Cameron Johnston (former Bathers Pavilion and Peterman) are leading the venue’s offering that is set to reinvent classic bistro

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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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Hotel staff | Types of positions and how to manage them

MEWS

What are hotel staff? Hotel staff are the people responsible for running your hotel. From those responsible for daily operations, to those friendly faces at the front desk who greet guests and help take care of their needs, to housekeeping, managers and those working in the hotel bar or restaurant - everyone plays a key part.

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In Puerto Rico, the Piña Colada Is Always Evolving

EATER

The Piña Colada in Puerto Rico is always evolving. In the tropical cocktail's native home, bartenders are making the drink their own.

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UN Tourism joins launch of Ireland’s first sustainable tourism observatory

eHotelier

UN Tourism has celebrated the official launch of the Atlantic Sustainable Tourism Observatory Ireland (ASTOI) in Sligo, Ireland. The Observatory, which has.

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Andrew McConnell announces second Brisbane venue

Hospitality Magazine

Supernormal is set to open its first interstate location in the coming months – but it won’t be the only venue Trader House is opening on Queen Street. Bar Miette will launch a street level above Supernormal’s riverside location and is set to champion a European way of dining from breakfast until dinner. “The spaces are coming together beautifully, and we cannot wait to share these equally extraordinary, yet very different, offerings,” says Andrew McConnell. “Bar Mi

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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.