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Air Quality Solutions to Generate Revenue and Attract Customers

Modern Restaurant Management

The pandemic has highlighted the importance of high hygienic standards and good air quality. And Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) solutions represent a vital component to generate revenue for restaurants by filling up dining tables with customers who feel safe and confident. The fact is that customers who are uncomfortable and/or allergic to cleaning supplies, paints, insecticides, and other materials used in restaurants will not stay as long or spend as much money.

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The Labor Disputes at Amy’s Kitchen, Explained

EATER

Courtesy Amy’s Kitchen. Amy’s Kitchen prides itself on being a “positive impact” company. Its workers say they have a long way to go. “We’re now proudly B Corp certified!” chirps a green banner on the homepage of Amy’s Kitchen, the organic packaged and prepared-foods giant. It’s positioned above an image of the company’s founders, the Berliner family — Andy, who is currently the CEO of Amy’s Kitchen, with his wife Rachel and their daughter, Amy, after whom the company is named — dressed in down

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Restaurants Need More Than Our Money Right Now

The Restaurant Manifesto

Diners need to adjust expectations and approach restaurants with a more empathetic mindset. The post Restaurants Need More Than Our Money Right Now appeared first on The Restaurant Manifesto.

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Sapaad Review: Cloud POS & Restaurant Management System

Restaurant Den

Are you looking for a solid cloud-based point of sale system? Does your restaurant offer delivery, and do you need a way to manage it? If so, Sapaad may be right for you. This highly scalable platform offers many restaurants just what they need. Sapaad is for restaurants large and small and multi-location businesses. It […]. The post Sapaad Review: Cloud POS & Restaurant Management System appeared first on Restaurant Den.

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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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The Restaurant Industry Two Years Into COVID

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic that is still infecting over 20,000 and killing over 1,000 Americans every day. While showing proof of vaccination and some of the other most unpopular protections put in place by health agencies have now been lifted, the restaurant industry is met with new challenges. These challenges include the increase in costs of operations, labor shortages and unpredictable shifts in customer bases.

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The state of online travel agencies

PhocusWire

A Phocuswright report breaks down the online travel market from 2021 to 2025.

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NRN editors talk about the House passing RRF, Chipotle entering the metaverse, and Virtual Dining Concepts naming its first CEO

Nation's Restaurant News

Plus hear from Wienerschnitzel’s new CEO J.R.

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Ghost Kitchens to Open Up New Avenues for Restaurateurs

Modern Restaurant Management

Ghost kitchens have gained significant popularity in the past few years, especially during the pandemic and post-pandemic era. Various existing and new companies are adopting this trend to reduce operational expenses and risks. As per a recently published report by Future Market insights, the Takeaway and Delivery Food market is going to witness accelerated demand in the coming years with online food platforms.

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Inside the Absurdist Dinner Theater of Las Vegas’s Superfrico

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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Sykes Holiday Cottages acquires majority stake in Forest Holidays

PhocusWire

Sykes says it shares U.K.-based Forest Holidays’ sustainable tourism approach, which strives to have a positive impact on the planet and local communities.

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How To Open A Fine Dining Restaurant In The USA

The Restaurant Times

Every fine dining restaurant is unique. The fundamentals however, are the same. You need to give precision to details, create the right ambiance, provide exceptional service, serve finger-licking food, and offer an eclectic blend of cuisines. All these nuances, when taken care of, make for a great dining experience. . Opening a fine dining restaurant might sound daunting, but we have listed some of the most important things you need to keep in mind, Opening A Fine Dining Restaurant In The USA.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Enhancing Operational Visibility in Ghost Kitchens

Modern Restaurant Management

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, a new trend in the food service industry has risen in popularity—ghost kitchens. These restaurants, which exclusively deliver food, typically use online ordering and a cashless transaction system that allows for little physical interaction between the customer and facilitator. In addition to restaurant operators opening or transitioning to the ghost kitchen strategy, grocers are also exploring this new concept.

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It Sounds Absurd, But Try Cheetos on Your Salad

EATER

Shutterstock. Anything crunchy can be a crouton This post originally appeared in the April 4, 2022 edition of The Move , a place for Eater’s editors and writers to reveal their recommendations and pro dining tips — sometimes thoughtful, sometimes weird, but always someone’s go-to move. Subscribe now. Croutons are, objectively, a perfect food. What’s not to love about little chunks of bread that have been crisped in butter and showered in spices?

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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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The solution to missed revenue opportunities in hospitality

PhocusWire

Hotels should create an integrated revenue generation commercial team to optimize guest engagement and boost revenues and profitability.

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How To Start A QSR With Minimal Investment In The UAE

The Restaurant Times

In the UAE, the restaurant industry is estimated to be worth USD 7.6 billion in 2022. The QSR segment contributes to more than half of the revenue and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.0%. It is one of the most lucrative restaurant formats among all as it offers a higher return on investment, making it much sought-after. . If you are interested in starting a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) in the UAE but holding back your aspirations due to limited financial resources, worry no more.

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Top Five Ways to Get Ice Machine Peak Performance for the Summer

Modern Restaurant Management

For customers of restaurants, bars, and other eateries, ice is a minimum expectation, especially during the hot summer months. Owners and managers who've experienced a broken-down machine or reduced production all too keenly feel the urge to ensure their ice maker is operating at peak performance, especially in the season when they need it most.

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The Blooming Onion Has Never Been Cooler

EATER

Blooming onion with paddlefish caviar at Cozy Royale | Cozy Royale. Blooming onions never left America’s menus. But the fried format is seeing a new flavor boost, from versions served with caviar to blooms that taste like okonomiyaki. New Year’s Eve at Cozy Royale called for caviar. So the Brooklyn restaurant put a mound of it on fried whole onions — sliced, splayed, and blooming.

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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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Sounding Off: Uber’s super app push comes at the right time

PhocusWire

Uber is making efforts to capture the door-to-door travel experience – and it might succeed.

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Cómo mantener motivado y feliz al personal del restaurante: 10 consejos importantes

The Restaurant Times

No es ningún secreto que un personal feliz es un personal productivo. Un personal de restaurante bien capacitado, eficiente y motivado puede hacer maravillas por el servicio al cliente. La satisfacción del personal del restaurante no solo se refleja en la forma en que se comportan con sus clientes, sino también en la rapidez y eficiencia de tu trabajo.

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Swiss hotels and their uneven Covid impact

EHL Insights

The hospitality industry and Swiss hotels are a clear example of the unbalanced effect of Covid-19 in a specific industry. For instance, while social distancing might have handicapped revenue for a three-star Michelin restaurant downtown, it may have represented an opportunity for the basic take-away. Why and how is it that some fractions of the same industry have come out winning from the crisis, with others losing?

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How Do We Get People to Compost?

EATER

Marina Lohrbach /Shutterstock. Composting is good for everything and everyone, but food waste continues to be a major problem In the United States, food waste amounts to a whopping 30 to 40 percent of the food supply. “This figure, based on estimates from USDA’s Economic Research Service of 31 percent food loss at the retail and consumer levels, corresponded to approximately 133 billion pounds and $161 billion worth of food in 2010,” the Food and Drug Administration reports.

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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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Boeing looks to cloud to boost digital transformation

PhocusWire

The airline manufacturer is partnering with Google and Microsoft to leverage cloud technology.

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How To Open A Fine Dine Restaurant In Oman

The Restaurant Times

A fine dining restaurant in Gulf countries like Oman is a blend of delicacies and a bespoke experience. With its rich history and culture, the food on the Omani dinner table tells a tale of Arab royalty. Unsurprisingly, tourism in the country is flourishing, and on its back, the restaurant industry is burgeoning. It is thus, the right time for Omani restaurateurs—and upcoming restaurateurs—to own this bustling dining scene.

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Why the NEW Master degree in Hospitality Management is right for you

EHL Insights

On 17 th March 2022, EHL Hospitality Business School launched a new master’s degree in Hospitality Management: the MSc in Hospitality Management (MIHM). As part of its mission to redefine hospitality leadership and management for the new generation, EHL has developed a hospitality master’s degree that addresses the changing face of the industry, based on new customer needs and expectations, developments in technology and innovation, and a greater demand for soft skills in managerial leadership.

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Eater Wins 2022 National Magazine Award

EATER

Filling Up, a celebration of food across America’s gas stations, is recognized with an ASME trophy Eater took home the 2022 National Magazine Award for Lifestyle Journalism on Tuesday, at the annual awards ceremony put on by the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME). Eater was recognized for Filling Up , an editorial package that took readers on a nationwide tour of the most noteworthy, unexpected, and delicious foods to be had at gas stations across America.

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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.