Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Beyond the proven existential economic threat of COVID-19, restaurant owners and operators are facing uphill-battle challenges to their defining characteristic, accessibility. Think about it. Anyone can come into a restaurant, enjoy a great meal and service that’s personalized to them, and enjoy a convivial experience alone, with friends and/or surrounded by strangers also seeking human contact.

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The Restaurant Manifesto

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Chefs are speaking out with a greater sense of urgency and we should listen. The post The Age of the Politically Agnostic Chef is Over appeared first on THE RESTAURANT MANIFESTO.

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Doing away with hard rules about how diners dress means doing away with the ability to enforce prejudice It kicked off with sneakers. On October 23, Kaylan Colbert and her husband, William Johnson, arrived to dine at Umi Sushi in Atlanta. However, they were turned away because Johnson, who is Black, was wearing Nike Air Force 1s. Umi’s website says it has a “strictly enforced” dress code, which bars “ball caps, sneakers, athletic wear and sports jerseys,” but the couple says not only had Johnson

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Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

It’s no secret that music has the power to make us feel good. Think about the effect music has when you relax in a spa, how a concert makes you feel (even virtually), or how music pushes you further when exercising. Sound has the potential to enhance the way we feel in a magnitude of situations. Many brands have demonstrated their understanding of this, and used it to evoke emotional responses in their audiences.

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Hotel Management Network

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Eagle Four Partners has further bolstered its hospitality and lifestyle residential asset portfolio with a new acquisition in California. The post Eagle Four Partners bolsters hospitality portfolio with new acquisition appeared first on Hotel Management Network.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Amazon. Plus, Starbucks is giving away reusable holiday cups, and more news to start your day Land O’ Lakes says sales are up even compared to a “normal” year. The dairy industry has been facing numerous challenges recently. Americans are increasingly turning to alternative, plant-based milks, and with the pandemic, restaurants aren’t buying cheese like they used to.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The restaurant industry has scene a drastic shift in digital transformation in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Mobiquity's latest survey, " Digital Transformation of Consumer Restaurant Preferences Survey." Key findings include: The majority of consumers are using a mobile app for something that they previously didn’t before COVID-19 with digital restaurant ordering among the top new behaviors.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

A detailed analysis of the entire operations of a restaurant is essential to measure growth and identify opportunities for improvement. With an abundance of restaurant data monitoring systems, operators are now collecting and analyzing performance-related data from multiple sources to have a better understanding of their business. As the competition is getting fiercer, analyzing the metrics and reports associated with your restaurant operations is critical to your success.

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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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Hotel Management Network

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

DoubleTree by Hilton Canton Downtown Hotel is set to open next week following a multi-million dollar renovation. The post DoubleTree by Hilton Canton Downtown Hotel to open next week appeared first on Hotel Management Network.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Sheila Fitzgerald /Shutterstock. How a canned blend of tomatoes, chiles, and spices became at million-dollar business When Erin Smith, chef and owner of Houston’s Feges BBQ, makes queso, she does it the Texas way. She cuts a package of Velveeta cheese into half-inch cubes and adds them to a saucepan until — after the addition of peppers, spices, and tomatoes — the resulting mix is fully melted.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The pandemic has had a brutal effect on the restaurant industry. Government restrictions and those frightened of the virus have ruined trade. On top of that many customers are fearful they will lose their jobs and so are being very careful with how they spend their money. But there are a number of things you can do to protect your business, the mindset is on survival right now not profit: Review the Menu.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The restaurant industry has been badly hit by COVID-19. Looking at the future, dining at restaurants may never be the same again. Dining out, which was once a luxury and convenience for the consumers, has now become a thing of worry. On the other hand, food delivery services, whose path to profitability was questionable, have now become a permanent part of the landscape, and restaurant players are taking all the possible measures to gain the customers’ confidence.

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Hotel Management Network

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Commonwealth Hotels has added Home2 Suites El Reno in the US state of Oklahoma to its management portfolio. The post Commonwealth Hotels to manage Home2 Suites El Reno in Oklahoma appeared first on Hotel Management Network.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Friendly’s was founded in 1935 as an ice cream shop. | Photo: QualityHD /Shutterstock. Plus, Kendall Jenner blows out her birthday candles during a pandemic, and more news to start your day Friendly’s files for bankruptcy a second time, plans to sell restaurants to investor group. Friendly’s, the East Coast restaurant chain known for its ice cream and diner fare, has filed for voluntary bankruptcy amid declining revenue due to the pandemic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Restaurants took a hard hit at the outset of the pandemic, with revenues taking a sharp dive by more than 50 percent through April. Since then, the restaurant industry has experienced its ups and downs as the pandemic continues and restrictions fluctuate. As news of loosening restrictions in some parts of the country offers diners an opportunity to return to indoor dining, will customers be ready and willing?

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 31, 2020

Billing is considered to be one of the most crucial parts of the restaurant business. Presenting the wrong bills to customers or miscalculated amounts on the bills can not only damage your restaurant’s reputation but also prove disastrous for your revenues. Hence, one must take the utmost care to guard against billing errors at restaurants. This also explains why an efficient restaurant billing software is necessary for a successful restaurant management strategy.

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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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Hotel Management Network

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Hospitality business Morpho Hotels & Resorts is set to foray in the UAE next year as part of its next phase of growth strategy. The post Morpho Hotels & Resorts to foray in UAE appeared first on Hotel Management Network.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Getty Images. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced new measures in England to counter the spread of COVID-19; they will be in place for at least one month [link].

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

It has been reported that in the six months from March through August 2020, a total of 32,109 restaurants have closed with 19,590 of the closures expected to be permanent. In fact, the restaurant industry recently surpassed retail as the industry with the highest number of business closures since the onset of COVID-19. The short-term outlook is not much better.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

A major deciding factor while finalizing the restaurant concept is securing investment. Getting the capital required is often considered one of the biggest hurdles for restaurant businesses. There are many ways to secure investment for restaurants. This article will take you through the different channels of restaurant funding that are ideal for different needs and types of restaurants.

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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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Hotel Management Network

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

GlobalData has said that the recovery of the tourism sector across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to pre-pandemic levels may take time. The post Recovery of tourism sector in APAC region to take time, says GlobalData appeared first on Hotel Management Network.

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OCTOBER 31, 2020

At Patois in Toronto, Jerk chicken chow mein, pork belly yakisoba, and more dishes from chef Wong’s youth “I came from the world of fine dining, French cuisine, working in three-Michelin-starred restaurants, and I learned a ton of techniques,” says Patois chef Craig Wong. “I think it’s hilarious that they would be snobby towards our use of things like Ritz crackers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

In this week's episode of The Main Course host Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia speaks with FreeRange Concepts Co-Founder Kyle Noonan who, alongside Co-Founder Josh Sepkowitz, has crafted innovative dining experiences including Mutts Canine Cantina, a dog park with libations for the humans in attendance, Bowl & Barrel, which features bowling, as well as The Rustic and The General Public.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Being a restaurant manager isn’t exactly an easy task. You’re dealing with schedules, good and bad employees, budgets, customers, and now a whole pandemic to top it all off. It’s a lot to take on. One thing that you may stop and ask yourself from time to time is whether or not you are being an effective manager. Are you really reaching your employees or are they just blowing you off and talking negatively behind your back?

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