Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Online reviews have a lot of influence on today’s restaurants. Most customers check out reviews before heading over for their first meal. That’s why it can be nerve-wracking when a few bad reviews come in. Thankfully, having a few bad reviews isn’t the end of the world. However, you can’t ignore them. A survey from GatherUp found that nearly four in ten consumers expect businesses to respond to reviews in one day.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Managing multiple restaurant locations is a good challenge to have. It means guests love the food you serve so much that one location simply won’t cut it — and you get to serve more customers, generate more revenue , and expand your business. But to be clear, multi-location restaurant management is challenging. It requires a manager to differentiate concepts, ensure a consistent guest experience, and manage employees and technology across multiple storefronts.

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The Restaurant Manifesto

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Naming a restaurant is a personal decision, but naming it after yourself is a selfish one. The post Chefs: Stop Naming Restaurants After Yourselves appeared first on The Restaurant Manifesto.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Pandemic-related materials, food, and labor shortages make running an independent restaurant near-impossible. Here’s how three owners are doing it. At its start, the pandemic brought us images of vast trenches of rotting onions, piles of abandoned produce, and lakes of wasted milk, dumped by farmers who no longer had restaurants to buy their products.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

It has been said that the restaurant business is a business of pennies. I believe that is true, and there has never been a more important time to track each and every penny coming into your operation. I can read an income statement quickly and, without even seeing your operation, I can tell you if someone is stealing money; someone is giving away beer, alcohol or food, and even if product is “walking” out the back door.

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OpenTable

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Diners turn to OpenTable to book their next meal for good reasons. The search results reflect their preferences, surfacing… The post Top 7 OpenTable features diners love appeared first on Open for Business.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Three Taco Bell Doritos Locos Tacos. | Getty Images for Taco Bell. The chain is the latest to launch a loyalty program with a monthly subscription service, but it’s only in Arizona for now Eating a Taco Bell taco a day for 30 days sounds like a one-way ticket to gastrointestinal distress, but if you live in Arizona and are willing to take that shot, Taco Bell is here for you.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Across the country, prices for food are reaching all-time highs as inflation picks up and COVID-19 restrictions loosen, driving more consumers to resume dining, shopping and traveling. Food costs have climbed 0.8 percent in July 2021, its largest monthly increase since February 1981, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Wholesale costs for meat and poultry have also skyrocketed more than 20 percent since the start of the year, separate government data shows, while U.S. pro

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Editorial Mission. Our mission is to bring you the most objective and accurate information about technology for restaurant and hospitality businesses. On the 7shifts blog, we make it our duty to provide our readers with a relevant, trusted, and useful source for restaurant employees and managers to succeed in their goals. We are covering a variety of topics pertaining to restaurant and hospitality businesses, ranging from finance and technology to marketing and daily management.

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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.

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EHL Insights

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

The Covid-19 crisis has reinforced the strategic importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for all organizations. In particular, the pandemic has fostered awareness that firms must introduce responsible policies and processes that focus management attention on long-term sustainability over short-term profits.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Grand Concourse. Where to find Polish egg noodles, “In-N-Aht” burgers, and Obama’s go-to breakfast in the Burgh Pittsburgh has come a long way from its industrial roots. In the past five years or so, the City of Bridges has traded steel for soulful cuisine and creative libations, with industry leaders like Richard DeShantz and Wei Zhu earning national recognition and the city as a whole regularly topping lists of the best American food cities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was critical to reduce frequent touch points in brick-and-mortar stores, including restaurants, bars and cafes. In bathrooms, it’s becoming more common to see touchless paper towel dispensers, hand soaps and air dryers. Another touchless feature many restaurants are adding to their operations is payment methods.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In the restaurant industry, every bit counts. It may seem small to go for a few dollar increases on a check, but as your check average grows, as do your profits. There is a way, to both grow profits and upgrade your customer experience at the same time: suggestive selling. In this blog post, we will discuss suggestive selling and how it can improve your restaurant's bottom line.

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

La industria de alimentos y bebidas en México ha crecido considerablemente a lo largo de los años. En 2016, el valor de mercado de la industria de servicios de alimentos en México ascendió a 819 mil millones de pesos mexicanos, y se estimó que crecerá 5.30% anual, alcanzando así alrededor de 1,88 billones de pesos mexicanos para el 2021. Esto hace que aventurarse en la industria de alimentos y bebidas sea extremadamente lucrativo.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Restaurants have traditionally relied on annual, biannual, or quarterly audits, where an inspector visits the facility and conducts an in-person assessment of health and safety protocols. The pandemic – and related travel disruptions – meant that in-person audits were largely paused, yet food businesses still needed the inspections and data to ensure compliance and remediate risks.

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OpenTable

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Born from the team behind State Bird Provisions and The Progress, The Anchovy Bar stands out for its focus on West Coast seafood,… The post How The Anchovy Bar creates unique experiences through chef, brewery, and winery collaborations appeared first on Open for Business.

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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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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

As a restaurant owner, you understand that excellent cuisine and service are critical components of customer satisfaction and retention. Active management is the key to any successful restaurant operation. Hence, it is crucial to remain organized in fast-paced businesses like restaurants, especially during the busiest of times. Restaurant point of sale (POS) software is one of the smartest investments you can make in 2021 if you own a restaurant.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

HelloFresh. | Getty. Workers at two HelloFresh factories in California and Colorado are organizing with UNITE HERE, a labor union representing workers in the hotel, food service, manufacturing, and other industries Workers at two HelloFresh factories in California and Colorado have announced their intention to unionize. Vice reports that 1,300 workers have organized with UNITE HERE, a labor union representing workers in the hotel, food service, manufacturing, and other industries, and have filed

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features Canadian dining trends, American eating patterns, best and worst cities for burgers and pumpkin spice to the rescue. Hiring Crisis Facts. Alignable’s September Hiring Poll shows that the labor shortage many industries have experienced this summer is only getting worse, due to Delta variant surges and inflation.

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EHL Insights

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

The Covid-19 crisis has reinforced the strategic importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for all organizations. In particular, the pandemic has fostered awareness that firms must introduce responsible policies and processes that focus management attention on long-term sustainability over short-term profits.

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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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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Technology presents unique solutions for restaurants to differentiate themselves and for owners to run their businesses more efficiently. In turn, it leaves more time and energy to focus on delighting guests with delicious food and new memorable dining experiences, be they in-house or off-premise. Based on our recent PRIME report , the UAE restaurant industry is looking to embrace technology and new methods of managing operations.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Martin Kaufmann. “The seemingly impossible has happened” Probably because the Michelin inspectors finally realized how f **g metal it is to serve a tempura-fried bird’s brain in its own skull , Noma has finally earned its third Michelin star. The 2021 Nordic guide published today, with the press release citing the Copenhagen restaurant’s “strong connection to nature and its holistic approach” in creating “creative and complex dishes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

New & Notable spotlights the latest news restaurateurs need to know. TEAM Schostak Family Celebrates Anniversary and Employees. TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR) is celebrating its 40th anniversary along with the anniversaries of employees that have been with the company for 20 years or more. “Over the past 40 years, TSFR has developed a strong reputation as a leader in the restaurant industry and fostered a talented and engaged team that delights our guests,” said Mark Sch

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Dina Ávila/Eater. The combination of bacon, lettuce, and tomato shines bright outside of the confines of a sandwich I love the radical simplicity of a BLT, the way it’s never extra, and how each of its parts is integral to the balance of the whole. When those three core ingredients, the B, L, and T — smoky bacon, fresh lettuce, and juicy-sweet tomatoes — are paired together, they create a galaxy of flavor I want to visit every day of the summer.

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