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Key Benefits of Restaurant Loyalty Programs

Modern Restaurant Management

Being a business owner you must be aware that a repeat customer is better than a new customer. This is due to the reason that repeat customers tend to spend more money as compared to new customers. Therefore, if a business can retain its customers, it can easily boost the profits by 95%. However, for today’s businesses, retaining customers is not that easier.

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The Value of Restaurant Business Intelligence for Multi-Unit Operators

7 Shifts

Making decisions for your restaurant without business intelligence is like trying to run a sushi restaurant without fish — without it, you aren't going to stay open for very long. It's what separates the restaurants that survive from the restaurants that thrive. Restaurant business intelligence , or BI, “leverages software and services to transform data into actionable insights that inform an organization's strategic and tactical business decisions.

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TikTok’s Wildly Popular Dirty Soda Is Strangely Compelling

EATER

A few of the offerings at dirty soda shop Swig. | Swig. Soda spiked with cream and flavored syrup is growing in popularity thanks to Olivia Rodrigo Despite the anti-sugar fearmongering and our collective obsessions with wellness and hydration, there are still millions of Americans who, at some point every day, drink a soda. And a growing minority of those soda-drinkers are consuming “dirty sodas,” a concoction that’s trending on TikTok following more than a decade of obsession in Utah.

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Trouble in travel SPAC-land or just choppy seas?

PhocusWire

SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies) have become a useful mechanism for travel companies to go public. But things haven't gone as smoothly as some companies have wanted.

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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 to Manage the Mother’s Day Rush at Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

With May fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about Mother’s day at your restaurant. As you may know, Mother’s day is one of the busiest days for full-service restaurants, often resulting in huge crowds, long wait times, and an overwhelmed staff. If you aren’t prepared for the huge rush, customers may grow impatient, leave bad reviews, and be reluctant to return in the future.

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Is the Future of Restaurants Grassroots Funded?

EATER

Regulation crowdfunding allows people to directly lend to businesses they want to see grow — and earn profits from having done so When Reesa Kashuk was ready to take the next step toward growing her Bay Area bagel business, she knew that she’d need to raise some money. A former account manager at an advertising agency, Kashuk started making bagels under the moniker Poppy in 2018, but only pivoted careers during the pandemic.

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WATCH: Digital travel brands ended 2021 with cautious optimism

PhocusWire

The Omicron variant of COVID-19, which emerged in late 2021, illustrated how the travel, tourism and hospitality industry will likely remain at the mercy of the pandemic for some time.

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The Rise of Vegan Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Veganism is no more a fad. It is here to sustain, grow and be accepted on a larger scale. According to Sentient Media, nearly 10 percent of the U.S. population is vegan and 1.5 million people in the U.K. have turned to veganism. Following veganism is no more confined to the four walls of a house or merely changing everyday diet by adding fruits and vegetables.

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Business travelers are on the road again

Smart Brief Hospitality

Business travel continues to increase after the challenges of recent years. Over the next six months alone, 84% of business travelers expect to go on at least one business trip to attend conferences, conventions, or trade showers, a new survey revealed . Face-to-Face is Back. A recent Quarterly Business Travel Tracker survey discovered business travelers will average 1.6 trips per month, which is only a slight decrease from the pre-pandemic number of 1.7 monthly business trips. “The return

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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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How Public Libraries Are Seeding America’s Gardens

EATER

Shutterstock. Libraries across the country are fighting food insecurity by offering communities free seeds and gardening education This story was originally published on Civil Eats. At the public library in Mystic, Connecticut, a card catalog that formerly stored book due dates now holds endless packets of seeds. There’s eggplant and kale, marigolds and zinnias; more than 90 different types of seeds available for anyone with a card to take home and plant.

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What is a Housekeeping Management System? Important Things To Know

Metasphere

Amidst the pandemic crisis, hoteliers were forced to lay off workers to stay afloat. But as we progress from the pandemic, many hoteliers have decided to continue with a leaner operation (with fewer employees) and had to experience talent shortages as the tides have changed. A housekeeping management system can be used to resolve inefficient task execution, and poor team collaboration and make it easier for newer housekeepers to learn the job.

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Restaurant AI Is Evolving Rapidly

Modern Restaurant Management

Artificial Intelligence or AI has infiltrated every aspect of our lives and the restaurant industry is no exception. It may seem difficult to imagine the restaurant industry with AI because it focuses on individuality and the human touch, but it is already a reality. We'll look at what artificial intelligence is and how it's being used in three different areas of the restaurant industry: back of the house, front of the house, and marketing.

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The Dylan Hotel at SFO ensures positive guest experiences with SiteMinder

SiteMinder

San Francisco is no stranger to visitors, and The Dylan Hotel at SFO caters to every kind. On the edge of the busy city, The Dylan maintains a sanctuary of calm, with the property seeing guests from all walks of life; from business travelers, to holiday makers, to even those who require accommodation during medical treatments. The 58 room hotel has a number of appealing features, including its proximity to San Francisco International Airport and transport links into the city, tour options, and i

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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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Eater’s Guide to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

EATER

Eagle Harbor Lighthouse | Joe Sohm/Visions of America/Universal Images Group via Getty. Living in the UP has never been easy, but Yoopers (and visitors) have found comfort in delicious pasties and cudighis, fresh maple syrup and berries, and lots of fried fish On a map, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula perches on top of Wisconsin looking a bit like a rabbit, its ears jutting into Lake Superior, back legs kicking into Lake Huron.

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The new Daskara tourism app for a SMART hotel-guest relationship

EHL Insights

Can SMART technologies be applied to developing and emerging countries for tourism and hospitality purposes? Can SMART technology enable SMART people and SMART services? This is the core of the ‘Smart Host-Guest Relationship’ research project carried out by EHL Hospitality Business School and the American University of Beirut with the Lebanese startup Daskara app.

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How Virtual Brands Can Help Restaurants Expand Their Reach and Drive Sales

Modern Restaurant Management

Five years ago, “virtual brands” was a term typically associated with fashion and apparel powerhouses such as Nike, Adidas, and Ralph Lauren—only a few optimistic entrepreneurs dreamed of bringing these digitally-native concepts to restaurants. Today, virtual brands are disrupting the foodservice industry, with celebrities, YouTube stars and influencers helping them go mainstream.

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Diseña estrategias de hora feliz y aumenta las ventas de tu bar

The Restaurant Times

Las estrategia de hora feliz en restaurantes y bares es una de las tácticas más probadas para atraer clientes y aumentar las ventas de los bares. La hora feliz suele ser específica para bares y pubs, y se crean para impulsar las ventas actuales y mejorar el negocio durante las horas bajas. Un programa de la hora feliz bien desarrollado puede marcar una diferencia significativa en sus ingresos, pero antes de lanzar la hora feliz en tu bar, recuerde que ofrecer descuentos asombrosos no beneficia

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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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Can This Cultivated Meat Startup Make Lion Meat a Thing?

EATER

A lion is seen at the Izmir Natural Life Park. | Mehmet Emin Menguarslan/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images. An interview with the founder of Primeval Meats, a company that specializes in reproducing meat from wild animals Yilmaz Bora got the idea for his company, Primeval Foods, while watching an Eater video about Aska, a two-Michelin-starred Nordic restaurant in Brooklyn.

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What is the Cost to Get Rid of Bed Bugs?

NV Hotels

One of our newest members is Spotta, an international pest control company. The following blog content was provided by Spotta. Bed bugs are notorious pests in the hotel industry worldwide. They damage hotel reputations and can be real irritants to guests. However, revenue and cost management are critical in the hotel industry in the wake of the COVID pandemic.

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Three Spirited (And Last-Minute) Cinco de Mayo Promotions

Modern Restaurant Management

Cinco de Mayo is one of the biggest holidays of the year for bars and restaurants. It’s not on the level of Mother’s Day, Easter or Valentine’s Day, but it’s squarely in the tier below with Father’s Day. Maybe you’re like me and don’t plan ahead super well. Maybe you haven’t thought of any ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at your restaurant.

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How To Open A Casual Dining Restaurant In The USA

The Restaurant Times

The restaurant industry in the United States has seen steady growth in the past few decades. Even though the Covid-19 pandemic brought some challenges, the restaurant industry continues to flourish. . As per Statista, the U.S. quick service (QSR) industry’s output increased by over 50% since 2007 and reached more than 283 billion U.S. dollars in 2020 and is a leading contributor to the global restaurant market. .

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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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How Chefs at LA’s Providence Meticulously Prepare an Oyster Dish

EATER

The first dish on the restaurant’s tasting menu uses exactly eight grams of caviar At Los Angeles’s two-Michelin-starred seafood restaurant Providence, chef Michael Cimarusti uses only wild-caught fish to make dishes like scallops with black truffle, uni egg, Alaskan king salmon with truffle sauce, and more. The tasting menu kicks off with an oyster topped with golden kaluga caviar.

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5 ways you can master your property’s marketing with hotel software [Free ebook]

SiteMinder

Marketing at your hotel is crucial for attracting travellers, winning bookings, creating loyalty, and boosting your brand. Today, technology needs to be a major part of your marketing strategy. Technology enables you to access more data quicker, automate processes, inform strategies, personalise guest communications, and more. To help you master your marketing with tech we’ve created this ebook where you’ll learn about: Sourcing and using key metrics.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Eating Habits are Shifting

Modern Restaurant Management

The concern for eating out is fading, however, almost one-third still have apprehensions about going to a restaurant, according to new research conducted by Provoke Insights provided exclusively to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. The survey also found that consumers have altered their dining habits since the start of the pandemic. This includes one-fifth of diners who are overall eating out less.

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How To Open A Cloud Kitchen In The UAE

The Restaurant Times

The restaurant industry is booming worldwide, and the UAE is at par with the global liberal trade practices. The past few years have seen Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah gain great commercial importance. . The growth of the food service sector can be directly attributed to the cosmopolitan culture and the wealth of the people in the UAE. Based on a CAGR report, it has been estimated that the restaurant industry is expected to grow at a rate of 5.22%. .

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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.