Mon.Aug 22, 2022

article thumbnail

Franchisee Success in a Murky Economy Depends on Cloud Accounting

Modern Restaurant Management

Consumers continue to be hit hard by inflation as we see prices skyrocket for a variety of goods. This was especially true in June, when inflation soared to 9.1% with the indexes for gasoline, shelter, and food being the largest contributors (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ) – marking the fastest pace since November 1981. These high prices are certainly taking a toll on consumer spending, which will eventually change their restaurant dining habits.

article thumbnail

How Dijon Mustard Is Made in France During an Ongoing Shortage

EATER

Edmond Fallot sources entirely local products to make its mustard Many people in France population are panicking right now over an ongoing mustard shortage , but Marc Desarmenien, third-generation director of Edmond Fallot, the oldest Dijon mustard factory in France, is surprisingly not one of them. “Our independent, family-owned mustard production is the only one that uses 100 percent French mustard seed from the region,” Desarmenien says, noting that its competitors source 80 percent of their

98
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The 5 Rs of Training Success

Service that Sells

You’ve probably already heard about tuning servers in to WII-FM to increase sales and raise tips. When you show servers “What’s-In-It-For-Me?” to improve performance, everyone makes more money. You can use the same WII-FM strategy to improve training success. Designing your training program from your staff’s perspective will help employees see that training isn’t something they have to do, it’s something they want to do.

article thumbnail

The Way to Your Brain Is Through Your Stomach

EATER

Shutterstock. Psychobiotics, the science that links food to mental health, seems like a new mode of thinking. But its history goes back centuries. Can what you eat actually change your mind? Spend any time in the mental health and wellness corners of social media, and the answer seems to be a resounding yes : influencers all over the internet preach the gospel of using probiotics and diet to treat everything from depression and anxiety to PTSD.

98
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Global hotel tech leader SiteMinder expands hotel commerce platform with acquisition of GuestJoy

SiteMinder

Sydney, Australia – SiteMinder, the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform, has today announced it will acquire industry acclaimed hotel guest engagement suite GuestJoy, a cloud-based app that allows hoteliers to automate personalised, direct, contactless guest communications before, during and after their stay. The acquisition, to be completed this year, follows the launch of SiteMinder’s next generation platform in April — an all-in-one hotel commerce platform that unifies SiteMinder’s c

More Trending

article thumbnail

SiteMinder reaccelerates in FY22. Acquires GuestJoy

SiteMinder

Sydney, Australia – SiteMinder (ASX:SDR) has today released its results for the 12 months ended 30 June 2022 (FY22), demonstrating continued reacceleration in the business. Sankar Narayan, CEO and MD at SiteMinder said: “The most pleasing aspect of our FY22 performance has been the team’s successful execution of our ambitious new initiatives, laying the foundations for SiteMinder to scale and sustain high organic growth.

article thumbnail

David Kinch Is Leaving Three-Michelin Star Manresa at the End of the Year

EATER

Hearst Newspapers via Getty Imag. [link].

98
article thumbnail

STARTUP STAGE: Andes STR buys and manages rental properties for investors

PhocusWire

Andes STR furnishes, markets and manages the properties, including setting rates, handling customer support and coordinating cleaning and maintenance.

article thumbnail

Alison Brie Talks Restaurant Work, Pasta, and Her Favorite Local Dinner Spots

EATER

FilmMagic. [link].

97
article thumbnail

Planning Your Restaurant's 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.

article thumbnail

State of Travel Startups 2022: Investors betting on full recovery

PhocusWire

Phocuswright's annual State of Travel Startups report finds that investors are betting on a full recovery sooner rather than later.

52
article thumbnail

The 9 Very Best Rice Cookers

EATER

[link].

87
article thumbnail

My Method: How Welcome Break reduced check-in from four minutes to 45 seconds

PhocusWire

Welcome Break Hotels wanted to address the manual, time-consuming and complex check-in and checkout process.

52
article thumbnail

How to Cook a Direwolf

EATER

Vaneda Vireak. By recreating dishes from popular media like “Game of Thrones,” “The Lord of the Rings,” and “Twin Peaks,” the chef Iliana Regan didn’t just turn fine dining on its head at her restaurant Elizabeth — she cooked fanfiction The first time I went to a Game of Thrones dinner at the restaurant Elizabeth, the room was decked out in banners bearing ancestral sigils, while dozens of vinyl figurines were stuffed into every possible gap and onto every ledge.

Book 101
article thumbnail

No-Code Technology: The Key to Unlock the Future of Your Business

Global economies are reeling from recent upheavals—pandemic aftershocks, geopolitical conflicts, and a tech sector crunch. Mark Zuckerberg's 2023 "Year of Efficiency" ethos extends into 2024, with leaders seeking cost reductions without stunting growth. No-code technology emerges as a beacon of hope, fostering resilience and adaptability. Platforms like Make.com and Zapier empower even non-technical staff to automate and innovate, freeing IT for strategic tasks.

article thumbnail

A Complete Guide to Setting Up Prix Fixe Menu in Your Restaurant

The Restaurant Times

Prix fixe menus are becoming increasingly popular in restaurants all over the world. According to the Thrillist author Lia Picard, they might be becoming ‘the new normal’ for restaurants in 2022. . Sitting back and allowing culinary professionals to decide the course of your meal can be enjoyable as well as comforting. In fact, many people think of it as an elevated dining experience altogether. .

Pricing 52
article thumbnail

How 250 Million Pounds of Food Was Saved From Landfills to Feed People in Need

EATER

Bloomberg. The LA-based nonprofit Food Forward is using the lessons it learned during the pandemic to expand food assistance into other cities, regions, and communities This story was originally published on Civil Eats. Free, high-quality produce donations are so rare in Tahlequah, Oklahoma that Stacy Serrano, vice president of the Rural Community Initiative Foundation (RCIF), thought it was too good to be true when she first received a call offering a free truckload of fresh fruits and vegetabl

Pricing 107