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Could Co-Sourcing Help Restaurant Staffing Issues?

Modern Restaurant Management

While restaurant staffing levels increased across the U.S. in recent months (a net 1.9 million jobs were added), total industry employment remained below pre-pandemic levels in the majority of the states. The question remains: Where are restaurants going to find enough people to fill those jobs? There is a myth surrounding traditional outsourcing models amongst small businesses, such as in the restaurant industry, that they are too small to take advantage of the global talent market.

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Bleisure Travel – How Can Hotels Make The Most Out Of This Trend

InnQuest

Searching for popular market trends to promote your hospitality business? You’ve come to the right place. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the importance of bleisure travel for hotels and how to attract more bleisure travellers to quadruple your business profitability. . In today’s post-pandemic scenario, work isn’t thankfully limited to the stereotypical office desks anymore.

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Amy’s Kitchen vs. Its Workers

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater. In June, a union filed nine Unfair Labor Practice complaints against an Amy’s plant in San Jose. By July, the company announced the plant would close. What really stood out to Ruby Luna about Amy’s Kitchen was the message. “They said, ‘We are like family here,’ and when they said that, they made me feel like I was going to be part of a family work environment,” says Luna, a former Amy’s Kitchen employee.

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Why Web Accessibility Matters in Today’s Doorstep Delivery Food Service Culture

Restaurant Engine

Website accessiblity is key to succeeding at doorstep delivery. Food delivery has increased exponentially over the last few years, and it certainly looks like it is here to stay. People like the convenience of doorstep delivery, and in our culture of getting things when we want them, many people love the ability to order from their favorite restaurants at any time.

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Planning Your Restaurants Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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More Foods Should Have Names Like ‘S**t on a Shingle’

EATER

S**t on a shingle. | Shutterstock. There’s something undeniably fun about food names that seemingly have little to do with food On busy nights when I was growing up, it was not uncommon to watch my mom brown a pound of ground beef on the stove, then add flour, milk, Cajun seasoning, and cream of mushroom soup to create a pasty gloop to be eaten over slices of toasted sandwich bread.

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Mario Batali Settles Two Sexual Misconduct Lawsuits

EATER

David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images. The suits from two women stemmed from two different incidents in Boston; Batali was acquitted of criminal sexual assault charges in a non-jury trial in May Two months after a judge found him not guilty of charges of sexual misconduct, disgraced chef Mario Batali has settled lawsuits with two women who sued the chef for allegedly sexually assaulting them.

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Vacasa appoints ex-Egencia’s Rob Greyber as CEO

PhocusWire

Rob Greyber, who previously served as president of Egencia, replaces current Vacasa chief executive Matt Roberts.

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How Rockefeller Center Lured Some of NYC’s Top Restaurants to a Midtown Tourist Trap

EATER

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Travel signals cautious optimism despite economic instability

PhocusWire

The travel industry remains positive despite investor warnings, rising inflation and a looming recession.

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Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Loyalty Strategy

Speaker: Lauren Barash, Vice President, Brand Marketing

In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program

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Go Ahead, Put Gochujang in Your Cocktails

EATER

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Uber partners with Rokt to surface offers to customers at checkout

PhocusWire

The partnership will initially launch with Uber Eats.

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21 Unique Tip Jar Ideas + Advice on Getting More Tips For Your Restaurant or Cafe

7 Shifts

Good tips can have a significant impact on a worker's take-home pay, making them happier and less likely to quit. They're an essential part of how people get paid in the service industry. A rise in third-party ordering and delivery coupled with mobile ordering and contactless pickup means fewer and fewer guests are even making their way to a counter where they can consider leaving a tip.

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Growing a hospitality tech company sustainably and consciously

PhocusWire

Developing hospitality tech platforms sustainably and consciously from the beginning is a win-win approach.

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Win More in 2024: Your Guide to Restaurant Marketing Success

Your Guide to Restaurant Marketing Success Start maximizing ROI and doing more with less with Olo’s ultimate guide to restaurant marketing. In this guide: Strategies to level up in 4 key areas: data, audiences, content distribution, and loyalty Interactive checklists to help you track your progress throughout the year Tips for leveraging guest data across your entire business What you’ll learn: Level 1 | Beginner: Learn how to collect guest data, build a healthy subscriber list, launch personali

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Why Today’s Hoteliers Are Exploring Better Web Accessibility in 2022

Restaurant Engine

Website accessibility improves your booking rates and encourages new site users. It’s so important to make your website accessible by everyone. Doing this means that anyone can access your website regardless of their limitations. When your hotel website is accessible to all, that means you’ve designed it correctly for people with disabilities. These disabilities may be mental, physical, aging, or even people with slow internet connections.

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Financial Well-Being Programs for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Several months ago, MRM published our article on absence management and well-being programs. We noted that to compete for talent, the restaurant sector should consider benefits beyond traditional health and welfare offerings. This article focuses on one of the aspects of well-being, financial assistance. The Big Picture- it’s Complicated and Stressful.

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Is Getting a Free Hotel Endorsement from a Travel Influencer Tough?

eZee Absolute

Influencer marketing is a booming segment and hotel businesses are all trying to bet on it. But wait! What if you could get a free hotel endorsement from a travel influencer or blogger? Yes, it’s possible. There are times when influencers and bloggers happen to book with your hotel and that’s when you can grab the opportunity. In this blog, I am going to guide you on how you can make travel influencers endorse your property.

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