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The Keys to Offering Both In-House and Third-Party Delivery

Modern Restaurant Management

Delivery is an essential part of restaurants nowadays, which is why there are more restaurants partnering with third-party delivery services, even if they already have their own in-house delivery. But the only thing harder than managing one delivery system is simultaneously managing two. By using these tips, you can learn how to successfully manage both your in-house and third-party delivery.

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10 Top Restaurant Technologies To Evolve Your Business

7 Shifts

If the past few years have taught us anything, it's that restaurant technology is no longer a nice-to-have. It's a necessity for building a modern and future-proof restaurant. The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are the cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. After that, the most popular back-office technologies were accounting software (52%, up from 31% in 2018) and payroll software (50%, up from 28% in 2018), according to a study from Toast.

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McDonald’s Promised Us a Veggie Burger, So Where the Hell Is It?

EATER

Jonathan Weiss/ Shutterstock. Not only would it make me happy, it would also cut down on the fast-food titan’s destruction of our planet At the end of 2020, Ian Borden, International President of McDonald’s, announced that the fast food chain would be introducing a proprietary plant-based burger called the “McPlant” in 2021. And here we are now, almost in October, and the McPlant is still nowhere to be found on U.S. menus.

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The 7 Best Restaurant Food Delivery Services To Partner With

Restaurant Den

Online ordering is one of the easier ways to boost your sales by up to 50%. Internet-savvy customers are wanting to order from their computers and smartphones and get their food delivered more often than ever before. Whether you want to deliver the food yourself, or have a company do it for you. The post The 7 Best Restaurant Food Delivery Services To Partner With appeared first on Restaurant Den.

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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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New Research Reveals Profit Opportunities in Your Online Menu

Modern Restaurant Management

Even before the recent COVID surges, new vaccine mandates and other restrictions, the analysts at Revenue Management Solutions advised their restaurant clients that online ordering was here to stay. Their opinions were based on quarterly consumer surveys, conducted since April 2020, that suggest while consumers are eager to get back to restaurants, they will continue to rely on dine-out options, primarily takeout.

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How Maker’s Mark Bourbon Is Made — From Barrel to Iconic Red Wax Seal 

EATER

On this episode of ‘Dan Does,’ host Daniel Geneen learns what it takes to make the popular spirit at its distillery in Loretto, Kentucky On this episode of Dan Does, host Daniel Geneen heads to Loretto, Kentucky to tour the Maker’s Mark distillery and see how the company has kept its product smooth, sippable, and consistent for over 60 years. The amount of manual labor that goes into the bourbon making process — from handling the barrels to the bottle’s signature red wax seal — surprised Geneen.

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6 Ideas to Improve Your Carry-Out Customer Experience

Restaurant Engine

You have a great opportunity to let your customer service shine with carry-out. Carry-out has been around for decades, but it’s taken center stage since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Many restaurants find themselves pivoting to offer carry-out, and they are finding more and more customers are using this service. To help you fine-tune your operations and get the most out of your takeout options, we look at seven ideas to improve your carry-out customer experience. #1: Be Efficient.

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Key Disruptions Rocking the Restaurant Franchise Space

Modern Restaurant Management

Like veritably all businesses in the post pandemic era, those operating in the restaurant, café, food truck or other type of F&B franchise space are experiencing a wave of major change—as is the franchising trade at large. Accelerated and elevated adoption of technology; consumer demand for more efficient and on-demand service; and employee appeals for greater flexibility are among the many industry pivots that are evolving seemingly by the day.

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Must-Have Features For A Restaurant Website

The Restaurant Times

It takes more than a vibrant location, eye-catching décor, and delicious food to run a restaurant. No business can be successful without going online these days. In a pandemic-affected world, a restaurant website is critical for your restaurant. A website is a tool for branding, expanding business opportunities, effectively engaging customers, and other stakeholders.

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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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The 5 Fanciest Wine Glasses You Haven’t Heard Of

EATER

Design: Tiffany Brice for Eater. For a well-designed glass that promises to make wine taste better, look to these brands Today’s modern wine drinker is positively awash with choice in the glass department. Want to enjoy a crisp white? A stem that’s tall with a relatively narrow bowl will help keep your riesling or chardonnay cool and concentrate the delicate aromas.

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The Perfect Course of Study for an Academic and Practical Mix

EHL Insights

Some students are looking for that special balance between degree courses that offer an academic challenge but also ample opportunities to learn practical skills outside the classroom. Certain types of students thrive better with a hands-on learning approach; they know that learning while working provides them personally with a better style of training that optimizes their chances to really develop.

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Customization is King – How to Juggle Customization and Efficiency

Modern Restaurant Management

Every person has their own likes, dislikes and preferences when it comes to food. And, with so many people following a wide range of dietary restrictions and lifestyles, many restaurants have started trying to offer “Create Your Own” options to a market that is growing in popularity. According to Technavio , innovation and customization are the main growth drivers in the fast-casual restaurant category in the United States.

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Una guía paso a paso sobre cómo iniciar un negocio de restaurantes en México

The Restaurant Times

A pesar de los riesgos sustanciales y las horas difíciles, ser dueño de un restaurante es una de las experiencias más gratificantes de tu vida. Si también has tenido la ambición de abrir un restaurante durante toda tu vida o estás actualmente en medio de la creación de tu primer restaurante, este artículo es solo para ti. En este artículo, discutimos en detalle cómo iniciar un negocio de restaurantes en México.

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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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How an Ode to Applebee’s Climbed the Country Charts and Became Inescapable

EATER

Ken Wolter/ Shutterstock. Walker Hayes’ “Fancy Like” is suddenly everywhere, and surprise surprise, it’s all thanks to TikTok It’s possible that you remember the first time you heard it. Maybe it was on your TikTok feed, accompanied by a jaunty, illustrative dance. Perhaps it came when you sat down to watch the opening game of the college football season in the beginning of September.

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The Perfect Course of Study for an Academic and Practical Mix

EHL Insights

Some students are looking for that special balance between degree courses that offer an academic challenge but also ample opportunities to learn practical skills outside the classroom. Certain types of students thrive better with a hands-on learning approach; they know that learning while working provides them personally with a better style of training that optimizes their chances to really develop.

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Proven Process to Turn Troubled Restaurant Construction Projects Around

Modern Restaurant Management

Construction projects always begin with success in mind. Of course, owners and developers often have large amounts of money on the line and are focused on maximizing investment, especially in the hospitality and leisure industry. Yet all too often, projects get delayed, bogged down, or even come to a screeching halt for unforeseeable reasons. Recently, the pandemic has caused the most significant challenges, which continues to impact labor markets and supply chains around the globe.

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Creating Highly Successful Restaurant Concepts And Excellent Dining Experiences In Saudi Arabia

The Restaurant Times

Ian is a food veteran with over 30 years of experience in food manufacturing, multi-country supply chains, coffee shops, fine dining, casual dining, QSR, and the home delivery markets. His career has spanned numerous countries and regions, including the USA, Europe, and the GCC. He led more than 40 brands across 600 restaurants in 10 countries. . Until nearly three years ago, Ian was the President of Alshaya Group based in Kuwait, managing the expansions of global brands like The Cheesecake Fact

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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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The 32 Essential Lisbon Restaurants

EATER

The patio at Bahr. | Francisco Nogueira / Bahr. Where to find charcoal-grilled piri-piri chicken, smoked goose barnacles, crab curry, and cocktails made with clarified custard tarts in the Portuguese capital A food-loving visitor will quickly learn that sardines, cod, and the iconic pastel de nata are great, but Lisbon restaurants can offer so much more.

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Best Circular Economy practices in hotels: the producer and consumer perspective

EHL Insights

What is Circular Economy? One definition of economics is to understand how the economic agents make their decisions to satisfy their unlimited needs under the constraint of limited resources. Even though it has been clear for many decades that resources are scarce and that some will be completely depleted in the coming years, concrete solutions to reduce or optimize consumption and production are still underexplored.

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Best Practices for Finding Benefit Solutions

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of MRM's "Ask the Expert” features advice from Trion Group. Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Q: As restaurant groups build benefit solutions, will they find more savings if they focus on brokering or strategy?

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Cómo iniciar un restaurante de servicio rápido (QSR) en poco menos de trescientos mil pesos

The Restaurant Times

El restaurante QSR, más conocido como el restaurante de comida rápida, es un tipo específico de formato de restaurante que sirve platos de comida rápida como pizza, hamburguesa y requiere un servicio de mesa mínimo. Las principales cadenas de comida rápida en México incluyen KFC, Dominos y Starbucks. Es uno de los formatos de restaurante más lucrativos entre todos y, por lo tanto, también se ha convertido en la opción de negocio de alimentos más popular entre los restauradores.

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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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Mornings at the Market

EATER

Gab Bonghi. Reading Terminal is one of the most bustling dining destinations in Philly — before the tourists and locals get there, it’s a very magical place. [link].

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Best Circular Economy practices in hotels: the producer and consumer perspective

EHL Insights

What is Circular Economy? One definition of economics is to understand how the economic agents make their decisions to satisfy their unlimited needs under the constraint of limited resources. Even though it has been clear for many decades that resources are scarce and that some will be completely depleted in the coming years, concrete solutions to reduce or optimize consumption and production are still underexplored.

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The Income Statement: The Single Greatest Key to Success, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

Profitability and success are our goals! Last month and this month, I am focusing on the important role the income statement plays in reaching those goals. Last month, we reviewed how to accurately calculate. Cost of goods sold (COGS). Labor cost. Operating costs. The restaurant and bar businesses can be very tough, but sometimes we make it harder on ourselves.

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Cloud Kitchens And The Future Of Restaurants

The Restaurant Times

With the second wave of the pandemic hitting the country, cloud kitchens, also known as ghost kitchens or dark kitchens globally, are emerging as a strong backup allowing restaurant operators to streamline operations and become more efficient. While the concept was gaining popularity even before the pandemic struck, cloud kitchens have become more lucrative now, primarily due to two reasons.

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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.