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Another Employee Tool in the HR Shed

Modern Restaurant Management

In all my years in the restaurant/bar/hospitality industry, I have never run into the hiring situation that we are in today. I don’t have one customer in any state who has all the employees that they need. Some clients have 90 percent of the staff they need, but most are closer to 50 or 60 percent. As I have written in the past, the most important thing you can do is to hold on to the staff you have.

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Creating a culture that attracts and retains with Danny Meyer

7 Shifts

How do you create a restaurant culture that attracts staff and retains them? We asked someone who's done it—the one and only Danny Meyer. Danny Meyer is the founder of Union Square Hospitality Group and Shake Shack , one of the most prolific restaurateurs of our time. Danny is also a founder of Enlightened Hospitality Investments , which invests in hospitality-driven companies across a variety of industries.

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The Ephemeral Appeal of Indie Food Zines

EATER

An interior spread of Chicken + Bread. | Chicken + Bread. Why zines are food media’s experimental cutting edge I sometimes attribute my growing zine obsession to being — on paper — a book historian. I like the heft of folded paper, sometimes hugged by a cardstock cover, sometimes by a staple pinning sheets together; sometimes, it’s just printer paper folded to create a booklet, inked by hand.

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Becoming a greener restaurant in just two steps

EHL Insights

Do you want to become an eco-responsible restaurant but don't know what measures to put in place without interfering with your work? This article gives some basic steps to follow for implementing a greener approach in your restaurant in an easy and logical way.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Finding a Perfect Audience for Your Restaurant Business (Infographic)

Modern Restaurant Management

When you're getting your restaurant up and running, or perhaps expanding to a new region, it is important to really understand your specific audience well. It's a natural feeling to want to be off to the races and immediately start advertising, but all this will do is make you spend quite a bit without a proper understanding of what your loyal followers are actually looking for.

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Cómo crear las mejores experiencias gastronómicas – una conversación con Oscar Medrano

The Restaurant Times

Sweet and Spicy es una empresa de servicios gastronómicos dedicada a los servicios gastronómicos con más de 20 años en el mercado. Hasta la fecha, han organizado más de 2000 eventos que cubren todo tipo de eventos culturales y sociales en las áreas de gastronomía y administración de empresas, servicio y etiqueta, negocios, etc. . La empresa se centra en proporcionar soluciones prácticas diseñadas para la clientela corporativa. .

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NRN editors discuss earnings from Yum Brands and Starbucks, plus the return of the Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

Nation's Restaurant News

Plus, hear from Kentucky-based Green District on what it’s like to have a healthful brand in the Midwest

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Achieving Restaurant Expansion and Growth During Uncertain Times

Modern Restaurant Management

Maybe more than any other industry apart from health care, restaurants experienced firsthand the economic trials of the COVID-19 pandemic. They lost business, closed for indefinite periods or even shut their doors permanently. My heart hurts for those restaurant owners and employees who still may not have gotten back on their feet. I’m fortunate to say my business, Caliente Pizza & Draft House in Pittsburgh, has gone in the opposite direction.

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Q&A: WeRoad CEO on Booking.com, rapid growth and automation

PhocusWire

WeRoad CEO D'Amico discusses what he brings to the startup, remaining pressures of the pandemic and plans for the future.

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One of the Most Influential Chefs in Britain, Alastair Little, Has Died

EATER

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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A Step-By-Step Guide To Restaurant Accounting

The Restaurant Times

Restaurant accounting is an integral part of operating modern-day restaurants and ensuring consistent growth in the business. It is a process that involves the detailed collection, analysis, and interpretation of various financial metrics of your restaurant. . Typical accounting methods have not been able to cope with the fast-changing demands of the restaurant business.

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Reduce Time Spent on Recruiting

Modern Restaurant Management

In a tight labor market, restaurants are struggling, with many reducing hours or even closing due to staff shortages. In a recent poll of restaurant managers and owners, LANDED found that two out of three are spending three or more hours a week on recruiting, and one in six are spending six-plus hours a week. With average restaurant staff turnover at 130 percent , this is not entirely surprising.

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Holidu subsidiary Bookiply acquires Lohospo and my.IRS

PhocusWire

The merger is an expansion of a long-standing partnership among Bookiply, Lohospo and my.IRS.

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According to Some, Cracker Barrel Has Gone ‘Woke’ by Offering Vegan Sausage

EATER

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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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Cloud Kitchen Trends To Look Forward To In 2022

The Restaurant Times

Cloud kitchens were popular even before the pandemic, but they have grown more profitable and can function in a quarter of the usual restaurant size. Also called ghost kitchens enable restaurants to deliver directly to customers’ homes while operating at a fraction of the space required by typical restaurants. This helps them utilize resources more effectively by streamlining kitchen workflows in ways a restaurant can’t.

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Heat Stress: When Is Hot Too Hot?

Modern Restaurant Management

As everyone endures extreme temperatures this summer, it’s important to stay safe when spending time in hot environments, especially places like kitchens and bakeries where there is little air circulation. Heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and heat cramps are illnesses categorized under the term “heat stress,” which happens when the body is unable to cool itself off through sweating.

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The RuMa Hotel and Residences chose SiteMinder and never looked back

SiteMinder

The RuMa Hotel and Residences is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, just steps away from key attractions such as the Petronas Twin Towers. The RuMa is a multiple award-winning property that prides itself on offering guests a home-like sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of the downtown city environment. All guests will find something they love with 11 room-types to choose from, dining rooms that celebrate local flavour, bars that cater for any taste, and an entire floor dedicated to wellne

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Farewell to the Chop Suey Sandwich, an Unlikely Icon of Massachusetts’ North Shore

EATER

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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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How To Hire And Retain Restaurant Staff In 2022

The Restaurant Times

Employee retention is the capacity of an organization to retain its staff. Retaining employees is a complex process, and it requires ongoing efforts. However, you can retain talented restaurant staff with the correct practices and strategies. . Competent personnel is the secret to building a solid reputation for your restaurant. According to studies, customers who form personal ties with the staff are more willing to revisit the restaurant for an enhanced experience.

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Chefs Dish on ‘The Bear’

Modern Restaurant Management

"The Bear," a new Hulu/FX program portrays the raw reality of restaurant culture Chefs from around the country have commented to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine on the authentic representation the show gives of life in the kitchen as a chef. Chef Niven Patel – Three-Time James Beard Nominee, Alpareno Group (Ghee, Orno, Mamey).

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Boatsetter sails away with $38M for rental marketplace

PhocusWire

Launched in 2014, Boatsetter's marketplace connects boat owners and licensed captains to renters.

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‘The Bear’ Star Jeremy Allen White on Why Carmy Is No Dirtbag

EATER

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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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What Is An Angel Shot? A Quick Guide On Serving It At Your Restaurant or Bar

The Restaurant Times

Imagine that you come across a patron who is in the middle of a bad first date or someone at a bar talking to a stranger with whom they are becoming increasingly suspicious. What do you think will be their strategy to escape the awful situation? The person may choose to use an accidental wine spill, a fake emergency text, or a sick kid at home excuse to exit the date.

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Vegan QSRs: What’s Next?

Modern Restaurant Management

Quick service restaurants (QSR) are gaining immense popularity owing to their fast service and mouth-watering menus. As QSRs offer a variety of fast-food ranging from burgers to sandwiches, consumers are preferring the same. From the last few years, growing conscious regarding eating plant-based food is reshaping the QSR industry. This has led to QSRs introducing and launching a range of plant-based or vegan foods.

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How tech helps destinations meet sustainability goals

PhocusWire

At Phocuswright Europe, DMOs explained the role of digitization in meeting environmental and economic objectives.

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‘Top Chef’ Season 20 Is Packing Its Knives and Going to London

EATER

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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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Food Truck Design 101: How To Design A Food Truck

The Restaurant Times

If you are planning to start your food truck, you must know that it involves a lot of work because you will be competing with more than 35,000 food trucks that are currently operating in the US. The number of food trucks has grown almost four times in the last decade resulting in very high competition. So, it is pretty clear that food trucks have created a niche for themselves in the evolving restaurant space in the US.

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Value Is the Restaurant Buzzword for the Summer

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants are presenting a value message to connect with potential guests concerned with rising costs and inflation. David Portalatin, NPD Food Industry Advisor and author of Eating Patterns in America, said there are three ways consumers are responding higher menu prices: they trade down to lower-priced items; cut back on the number of items ordered; or reduce restaurant visits altogether. “Restaurant operators and manufacturers can win in this environment by differentiating value, unde

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Cendyn acquires Digitalhotelier to enhance guest experience

PhocusWire

The acquisition of Digitalhotelier will enable Cendyn to maximize direct bookings and enhance the guest experience.

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Why TikTok’s Pink Sauce Was Made to Go Viral

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater. From millennial pink to Barbiecore, it’s no surprise that TikTok’s Pink Sauce popped off The writer Katy Kelleher claimed Barbie pink as the “color of the year” in Refinery29 earlier this month , citing its appearance in Greta Gerwig’s in-progress Barbie movie and Valentino’s recent runway show and TikTok’s popular bimbocore subgenre.

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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.