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How Restaurant Owners Can Use Audio Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

Audio is making a big comeback in the world of digital marketing. Why? The reason is simple. Over the last year, we have seen how much we rely on the ability to receive information at a fast pace and audio is the perfect on-the-go mode to make that happen for any business. So if your restaurant has been considering giving audio marketing a try – or you just want to learn more about it – here is a rundown of how and why using audio marketing can increase brand awareness for your eater

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Restaurant Inspections Checklist and Guide [Get an A+ Rating]

7 Shifts

Don't panic, but it's time to prepare for your restaurant's health inspection. Health inspections are routine at restaurants – and for good reason. 72% of Americans eat food from a restaurant at least twice a week, meaning hundreds of millions of Americans frequently trust foodservice establishments to prepare their meals in a safe and sanitary environment.

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In LA’s Chinatown, New Restaurants Face Sharp Opposition From Community Advocates Over Gentrification Fears

EATER

Wonho Frank Lee. In addressing the forces of gentrification through Instagram, a grassroots organization sparked thoughtful discussion and action among restaurateurs [link].

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The Food Media Needs To Do Better

The Restaurant Manifesto

Restaurant critics and food writers are already back to promoting stale narratives. The post The Food Media Needs To Do Better appeared first on The Restaurant Manifesto.

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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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Maximize Your Restaurant’s 4th of July Sales

Modern Restaurant Management

Now that the pandemic is finally under control, summer travel is underway, and people are able to get out and be social. Many consumers are ready to spend money and participate in the activities they missed the most during the pandemic, especially dining out with friends and family. With consumer spending up 11.3 percent Q1 of 2021 and the 4th of July holiday weekend just around the corner, Americans have the desire, time, and money to eat out over their long holiday weekend.

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Pellet Ice Is Extremely Overrated

EATER

This drink would be so watery and unsatisfying | Shutterstock. It’s the worst kind of ice, so why is it everywhere? Editor’s note: The following is the — frankly, wrong — take from one Eater writer. There was internal disagreement on the staff, but we decided to publish to promote dialogue and open communication. Every once in a while, a food opinion will proliferate so fast and quietly that one day you look around and it’s everywhere.

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eatOS Review: What You Need for Restaurant Management

Restaurant Den

Restaurants today are looking for ways to streamline services, and eatOS can help do just that. Built for restaurants of all sizes, from large chains to small local restaurants, many will find the eatOS Point of Sale (POS) ecosystem can help them simplify the way they do business. What’s more, you can even take their […]. The post eatOS Review: What You Need for Restaurant Management appeared first on Restaurant Den.

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Five Keys to Success for QSRs Post-COVID

Modern Restaurant Management

There is no doubt that 2020 was a transformative year for the restaurant industry. It quickly became obvious that the brands best able to respond to the challenges posed by COVID restrictions and customer behavior changes were those with a strong digital foundation. When drive thru, curbside, and delivery became the primary (or only) service models, and digital transactions soared, brands such as McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Domino’s didn’t need to build from the ground up, and i

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Restarting Your Restaurant? Here Is An 8 Point Restaurant Checklist To Make The Process Smoother

The Restaurant Times

Uncertainty in the restaurant industry increased after being hit by the first wave of COVID-19 in 2020. Numerous restaurants went non-operational, while many shut down permanently. However, after a year, the industry has started picking up, and restaurateurs are slowly rebooting their businesses. With new threats coming up, like changing customer expectations, new competitors, etc., managing each step efficiently can be challenging.

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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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Voodoo Doughnut Employees Say the Company Is Firing Them for Participating in a Heat-Related Strike

EATER

Doughnut Workers United / Official. On Sunday, Voodoo Doughnut workers walked out in protest of the Old Town shop’s working conditions during the heat wave. Now, employees say the company is firing them in retaliation. [link].

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The workforce impact of COVID19 on hospitality industry revealed

EHL Insights

Spring 2021, Swiss restaurants are allowed to open indoors again. That should be good news, but many venues are unable to increase their capacity as planned. Some are even staying closed. This is all due to a lack of staff, both front of house and in the kitchen. In a recent survey, Coople asked over 1,300 flexible workers, who worked in the hospitality sector before COVID, how they assess their current career prospects compared to before, and whether their career goals have changed.

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Using Instagram Insights to Measure Success and Drive Sales

Modern Restaurant Management

Are you getting the most out of Instagram? Many restaurant owners simply post occasional photos on Instagram and perhaps share some special offers, without really seeing much engagement. If you’re going to use Instagram effectively, you need to track what’s working. That means not only knowing how many likes and comments your posts are getting, but also whether they’re bringing new customers (or bringing back old ones) to your restaurant.

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How Lo! Foods Promotes Healthy Eating With Its Unique Business Model

The Restaurant Times

Shweta Mehta is currently the Associate Director for B2C Sales at Lo! Foods. Her journey as an entrepreneur started in 2012 with a chain of preschools in Bangalore. She also founded PretiumPro, which was into HR consulting. This is where she got acquainted with Lo! Foods when she helped the brand with their initial hiring. She eventually joined Lo! Foods as an HR consultant in October 2019 to help them fulfill their human resources needs.

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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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Top Chef’s New Winner Was Fired From Restaurant Job in December for ‘Harassment’ of an Employee

EATER

Gabe Erales’s win was overshadowed as allegations about his behavior at Austin restaurant Comedor circulated on social media [link].

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The workforce impact of COVID19 on hospitality industry revealed

EHL Insights

Spring 2021, Swiss restaurants are allowed to open indoors again. That should be good news, but many venues are unable to increase their capacity as planned. Some are even staying closed. This is all due to a lack of staff, both front of house and in the kitchen. In a recent survey, Coople asked over 1,300 flexible workers, who worked in the hospitality sector before COVID, how they assess their current career prospects compared to before, and whether their career goals have changed.

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Four Steps to Bring in Hungry Customers with Direct Mail

Modern Restaurant Management

The pandemic was a true watershed moment for food and dining in America. On one hand, restaurants were stripped of their ability to serve people indoors, so restaurant dining hugely diminished. The National Restaurant Association’s 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry report has some sobering findings: The restaurant industry ended 2020 with total sales $240 billion below the pre-pandemic forecast for the year.

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6 Important Features Of Bakery Management Systems

The Restaurant Times

The bakery segment is a large section of the UK food and beverage industry. It is worth £3.9 billion and is continuously growing , leading to an increase in demand for bakery management systems. Many elements in a bakery need special attention but are likely to be missed out while the bakery owner is busy handling the entire business. Therefore, a little technological assistance doesn’t hurt anyone. .

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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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Meet the Women Leading LA’s Barbecue Revolution

EATER

Wonho Frank Lee. From Chinese-American smoked meat mashups to brisket and ribs with a side of Southern comfort, female pitmasters are pushing barbecue boundaries in Los Angeles [link].

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4 Ways Food Costing Can Boost Your Restaurant Revenue

MBB Hospitality

If you own a restaurant, it’s obvious you’re more focused on money. How much is going in, how much is coming out, equipment costs, advertising costs, and so much more! However, there’s often a single trick that most restaurant owners don’t think of when it comes to money. This trick concerns the most important thing to a restaurant: Food and food costs.

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May/June 2021 Legal Update

Modern Restaurant Management

Pooja S. Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. Legislation. Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act Introduced : On June 8, 2021, a bipartisan group of Senators and U.S. Representatives introduced legislation to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund with a $60 billion second round of restaurant relief.

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Lista de verificación de tareas esenciales del gerente de restaurante para agilizar las operaciones diarias del restaurante.

The Restaurant Times

Por lo general, se ve al gerente de un restaurante en acción solo cuando hay un conflicto entre los clientes y los miembros del personal con respecto a la mala calidad de la comida o si hay algún pedido incorrecto. Hay muchas tareas y Responsabilidades de una gerente de restaurante. Sin embargo, el rol del gerente de un restaurante es mucho más que resolver conflictos.

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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 to Build the Perfect Picnic Menu at Trader Joe’s

EATER

Shutterstock. Chef Lucas Sin shares how he creates the perfect picnic at one reliable grocery store [link].

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Luxury travel: the 2021 Superyacht trends you need to know

EHL Insights

2020 had a significant impact on a myriad of industries across the globe, and yachting was no exception. As a sense of hope arises amidst the current pandemic and a “new normal” manifests, the future is perceived as unpredictable; yet one thing that resonates is that 2021 will be a year of change. When it comes to the world of superyachts, we’re seeing greater attention paid to the world that surrounds us; we’re seeing quality of trips prioritized over frequency; we’re seeing privacy valued more

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Upgrade Your Restaurant’s Aesthetic by Working with a Glass Artist

Modern Restaurant Management

Glass art is one of the best ways to update your restaurant’s aesthetic. The use of glass makes a statement, augmenting a classic look or a modern one. Glass molds into practically any form including chandeliers, wall sculptures and lighting fixtures. As a professional glass artist who has designed specialty pieces for dozens of restaurants here are a few tips I suggest when choosing an artist to upgrade your establishment.

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Aumento de las ventas en restaurantes: 18 consejos efectivos para atraer clientes e impulsar las ventas

The Restaurant Times

La industria de los restaurantes es altamente competitiva y los clientes no tienen falta de opciones cuando se trata de elegir un restaurante para salir a cenar o hacer un pedido. Para sostener el negocio, debe idear estrategias de marketing inteligentes que lo ayuden a atraer clientes y aumentar el número de restaurantes. A continuación, se muestran algunas formas eficientes de aumentar las ventas en su restaurante.

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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.