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[Guide] Conquer Swing Shift Scheduling for Restaurants

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The 9 to 5 workday is common in many industries—but not in restaurants. The hospitality industry calls for early mornings and late nights, which means a normal scheduling approach doesn't exactly fit in a restaurant. If your restaurant is open 24/7 or needs workers outside its normal hours of service, your business might benefit from a swing shift schedule , which ensures you have the right amount of coverage at the right times.

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Best Practices for Cooking Oil Maintenance

Modern Restaurant Management

Cooking oil prices are skyrocketing. Here's how to make your oil last longer without serving soggy frie. As the demand for petroleum alternatives like biofuel intensifies, so does demand for the ingredients that make this fuel – most notably, the price of used cooking oil. If you are a restaurant owner or manager, you may have noticed the price of frying oil skyrocketing over the last year.

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How America’s Biggest Indoor Shrimp Farm Sells 2 Million Shrimp Each Year

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LA-based company TransparentSea is trying to reinvent shrimp farming On this episode of ‘Dan Does’, host Daniel Geneen visits LA-based company TransparentSea , which aims to grow the biggest, happiest shrimp using cleaner, cheaper, and more sustainable growing conditions. Geneen watches the process first hand to see if this model works and is actually better for the environment.

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[Podcast] The state of the QSR and FSR industries with Danny Klein, Editor at Food News Media

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Episode Summary. As editor at Food News Media , Danny Klein has a 30,000-foot view of everything that's going on in our industry. So from curbside pickup to QR codes, to the labor shortage to loyalty, Danny has a ton of thoughts to share. It's an episode that's just packed with breakdowns, some hot takes, and knowledge bombs that you can take back to your teams.

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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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TikTok’s Current Self-Soothing Obsession Is Watching Strangers Restock Their Fridges

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Kostikova Natalia /Shutterstock. Fans say it’s like having their brains scratched Few platforms are currently driving trends in the same way as TikTok, where everything from dances to pasta dishes have the potential for incredible viral success. But perhaps the most curious of these successes is the rise of restocking videos, in which millions of TikTokers tune in regularly to watch creators fill their pantries with snacks, decant their condiments into chic containers, and morph even the messies

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Managing Inventory with Quality Data and Automation

Modern Restaurant Management

Accurate inventory management is crucial to running a successful business because it directly impacts a company’s bottom line and is key to maximizing profits. Having an accurate handle on inventory enables a business to become more resilient and know what they can sell and when they can sell it, helping mitigate out-of-stock scenarios. At one point, inventory management was a meticulous, lengthy and manual process for the Independent Purchasing Cooperative (IPC), an independent member-own

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Faye collects $8M in funding for its travel insurance app

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Built amid the pandemic and launched earlier this year, Faye allows travelers to file claims and receive reimbursement via its app.

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Yes, You Can Make a Blooming Onion at Home

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Shutterstock. Caveat: It takes a little effort and a lot of oil Like making your own French fries ( or sandwich bread ), making a blooming onion at home is one of those things that, for most people, is prooobably more effort than it’s worth, especially when Old Reliable, the blooming onion from Outback, generally runs about $9 to $11. But maybe you’re not most people; you’re undeterred by a vat of hot oil and satisfied by the prospect of doing things your damn self.

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Airbnb enables “split stays” to ease inventory woes

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"Split stays" are part of Airbnb's newest version of its platform, described as “the biggest change to Airbnb in a decade.”.

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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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Travel booking windows increasing as consumers look ahead

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The seven-day booking window trend seen in the pandemic is declining across EMEA and the Americas.

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Atriis acquires ReTravel to boost corporate traveler engagement

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Atriis says the acquisition "furthers its commitment to offer traveler-centric technology.”.

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Sonder revenue slips due to omicron in Q1 2022

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For Q1 2022, Sonder revenue decreased from the previous quarter to $80.5 million, while adjusted EBITDA was negative $83.5 million.

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