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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Three Ways to Bring Your ‘A’ Game to Accessibility 

Modern Restaurant Management

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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How to Market & Talk to Your Customers During COVID-19

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The Age of the Politically Agnostic Chef is Over

The Restaurant Manifesto

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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Restaurant Dress Codes Frequently Target Black Customers. It’s Past Time for Them to Go.

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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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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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Music to Our Ears: Why Restaurateurs Need to Create a Brand Sound

Modern Restaurant Management

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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Here’s a Checklist of Must-Have Features In A Comprehensive Restaurant Management System For The Post Pandemic Environment

The Restaurant Times

Many industries have been affected by the novel Coronavirus, but the restaurant industry is one of the worst-hit. With lockdowns easing, the F&B industry is gradually coming to terms with an entirely new business environment that is set to redefine how restaurants operate. As restaurants prepare to welcome their guests, there still remains a question mark on how to create a safe and welcoming environment for guests in order to regain their confidence.

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Alcohol and Carbs Got America Through Election Night

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The Washington Post via Getty Im. [link].

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Digital Transformation of the Restaurant Industry (Infographic)

Modern Restaurant Management

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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Track Data with a Restaurant Management System And Grow your Business

The Restaurant Times

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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DoubleTree by Hilton Canton Downtown Hotel to open next week

Hotel Management Network

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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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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Butter Sales Are Booming as We Anxiety-Bake Our Way Through the Nine Circles of Hell

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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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Common Sense COVID-19 Restaurant Survival Tips

Modern Restaurant Management

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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Effective Steps The Restaurant Industry Must Take To Adapt To The Ground Realities Of COVID-19

The Restaurant Times

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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Commonwealth Hotels to manage Home2 Suites El Reno in Oklahoma

Hotel Management Network

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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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 Rotel Became an Essential Part of Any Queso

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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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How Contactless Technologies Can Help Counter Hesitations About Eating Indoors

Modern Restaurant Management

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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How Saudi Restaurants Can Drive Higher Efficiency and Customer Delight with Smart Restaurant Billing Software

The Restaurant Times

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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Morpho Hotels & Resorts to foray in UAE

Hotel Management Network

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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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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Two Years After Mike Isabella’s French Restaurant Closed, Workers Say He Still Owes Them Wages

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Former Requin employees allege the business began issuing irregular, and in some causes fraudulent, paychecks as the restaurant floundered [link].

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The Small Business Reorganization Act: An Enticing Menu Option for Restaurants in Trouble

Modern Restaurant Management

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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4 Proven Options for Saudi Restaurants to Secure Business Capital

The Restaurant Times

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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Recovery of tourism sector in APAC region to take time, says GlobalData

Hotel Management Network

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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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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California Voters Approve Tech-Bankrolled Campaign to Deny Benefits to Food Delivery Drivers

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Doordash, Uber, Postmates, and others poured over $218 million into the race [link].

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Going to the Dogs: Creating the Experience of Hospitality (Podcast)

Modern Restaurant Management

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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Should You Think About Changing Your Restaurant Management Style?

Modern Restaurant Management

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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Friendly’s Will Sell to Investment Group for About the Price of a Brooklyn Brownstone

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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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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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Restaurants Are Shuttered Once Again in England

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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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How Chef Craig Wong Uses Michelin-Level Techniques at His Jamaican-Chinese Restaurant

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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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Chicago Might Cap Grubhub and DoorDash’s Delivery Restaurant Fees

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Plus, the city announces Takeout Chicago to encourage carryout orders during the pandemic [link].

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America’s Last Lesbian Bars Band Together to Survive 2020

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The Cubby Hole in New York City | Jägermeister. And they’re getting some help from [checks notes] Jägermeister?! After months of barely holding on, America’s few remaining lesbian bars have found an unlikely patron in the German digestif best known for being dropped in beer and chugged by frat boys. As a part of its larger “Save The Night” campaign, Jägermeister has partnered with an organization called the Lesbian Bar Project to raise funds for 15 lesbian bars across the country.

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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.