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How Does a Single-Location Independent Operator Restaurant Compete with Chain Franchises?

Modern Restaurant Management

Even in the best of times, it’s mostly been an uphill battle for single location restaurants to compete with chain franchises. Differences in manpower, brand recognition, technology and marketing budgets have all presented significant challenges for single location restaurants to compete for market share. With the onset of the pandemic, the restaurant industry cratered after experiencing massive labor shortages and business loss, compounding the existing challenges.

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The Eater Guide to Alaska

EATER

It’s wildly delicious Food in Alaska has a certain magic to it. If it comes from nature — like blueberries, herring eggs, moose meat, or salmon — it’s connected to the vast, wild place. If it comes from elsewhere, as almost all store-bought food does, it has novelty and, often, mysterious origins. If it’s prepared following a method from a homeland thousands of miles away, it’s full of longing and nostalgia.

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Want to Improve Productivity? Make Sure Your Upgraded POS System Has These 7 Features

Restaurant Engine

You can improve productivity with the right POS system. You know that a point-of-sale system (POS) is great for your customers, enabling them to have a bit more control when ordering or paying for their meals. Did you know, though, that a POS system is great for managing your business and improving your efficiency? And do you want to improve your productivity?

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An Adobo in Every Pot

EATER

Mixed adobo and lumpia at the Valley Restaurant in Juneau, which serves traditional American fare but also Filipino foods like adobo and lumpia. Adobo’s long history in Southeast Alaska reflects the history of Filipino migration, the realities of what economies open to the Native Tlingit, and how the two communities came together “You Filipinos may have invented chicken adobo,” says Chuck Miller, a.k.a.

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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.

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How a Restaurant Online Ordering System & Smart Strategy Add Up to Success

NCC USA

If you operated a table service restaurant before 2020, chances are your business looks a lot different today. Restaurant online ordering is on pace to grow from an $82 billion market to $200 billion by 2025. That growth has restaurants of all concepts and sizes wondering how to get a share of that revenue. Deploying the right restaurant online ordering system and adapting your business strategy can lead to continued success, even as customers change how they prefer to dine.

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Emerging Restaurant Technology Trends To Watch Out For in 2022

Eagle Owl

If not earlier, restaurants are now finally adopting technology to manage their restaurant operations. This has happened majorly due to the sudden jolt delivered by the global pandemic. But better late than never, because it was long due for restaurants to hop onto restaurant technology trends to survive the tough competition. ? Get your hands […].

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Kimchi With a Side of Whale

EATER

Maktak being cut in preparation for the annual spring whaling celebration, Nalukataq. A Native staple and its unexpectedly perfect complement bring Alaska’s many cultures together on the plate Jillian Moreno is cutting maktak — whale skin and blubber — with an ulu, a curved knife like a handheld half-moon. The maktak has been in the freezer since the end of the spring whaling season, and after sitting out for a few minutes it has barely thawed.

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From OTAs, travelers want more price predictability, travel updates

PhocusWire

According to a report from OAG, North American travelers say OTAs can improve the booking experience through better price predictability and more real-time updates.

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Alaska Runs on Pilot Bread

EATER

How an indestructible cracker became Alaska’s favorite food. In Alaska, to be hungry between meals is to ask yourself an enduring question: What will I eat on my Sailor Boy Pilot Bread? Growing up in a small fishing town on the state’s southeastern archipelago, no food was more constant than these thick, palm-sized slabs of cracker, which served as my first teething aid as an infant.

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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.

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In The Big Chair - Dhruv Shringi of Yatra

PhocusWire

Dhruv Shringi is co-founder and CEO of Yatra, having launched the company in 2006 and listing it on the Nasdaq 10 years later.

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Meet Alaska’s Last Milkman

EATER

From freezing temps to high costs, running a dairy in rural Alaska seems nearly impossible. Scott Plagerman says it’s worth it. Two hours southeast of Fairbanks, Alaska, on a farm carved out of the wilderness, most days you can find Scott Plagerman, Alaska’s last commercial dairyman, watching his milking robot hum away. A bubble gum pink udder, sprayed clean, moves into a cluster of laser-guided suction cylinders.

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VIDEO: Atlas wants to help travelers discover the world - affordably

PhocusWire

Atlas founder and CEO Mary Li explains how the travel tech company facilitates the booking of inexpensive airfare.

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How Three-Star Michelin Restaurant SingleThread Makes a Squash Sashimi Dish

EATER

The restaurant uses squash from its own farm California wine country destination SingleThread , a three-star Michelin restaurant, is known for making intricate dishes using fresh produce from their own farm. Using freshly-picked produce, chef Kyle Connaughton and his team curates a tasting menu that includes mushi nabe black cod, anago shime, Duclair duck, and more.

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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.

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How to Use SEO To Boost Your Bookings

Bed and Breakfast Coach

To join our SEO Workshop and turn your website into a magnet for your ideal guests, email me: yvonne@bedandbreakfastcoach.com now. Welcome to the Digital Marketing for B&B Owners 3 part series – this is part 2 and today we’re going to cover “SEO” or search engine optimization to give it its full title. What is SEO and how to put it to good use in your B&B business, to bring you more direct bookings, thereby saving you money on commissions and attracting better quality guests who spend mo

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Tea and Piroshki at Alaska’s Best Tourist Trap

EATER

The tea at Samovar cafe is compiled of locally picked raspberry and fireweed leaves. A breakaway from the Russian Orthodox Church, the Old Believer community has held strong in Alaska for over 50 years — including at Nina Fefelov’s Samovar Cafe No inch is spared inside Samovar Cafe in Nikolaevsk, Alaska. Save for the U-shaped bar top and the six seats that surround it, almost every other surface is covered with Soviet memorabilia or tchotchkes, including decorative plates, posters, photographs,

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Swvl acquires shared mobility platform Urbvan

PhocusWire

The acquisition of Mexico-based Urbvan is Swvl’s sixth this year.

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How I Got My Job: Running NYC’s Hottest Indian Restaurants and Winning a James Beard Award

EATER

With home cooking at Adda, hotspot Dhamaka, spicy fried chicken at Rowdy Rooster, and many more restaurants, chef Chintan Pandya has blanketed New York with great Indian food Chintan Pandya is a champion of regional Indian cuisine, showcasing South Asian flavors at his mini empire of New York restaurants — but he wasn’t always dedicated to the cooking of his homeland.

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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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News Restaurants Breathe Life Into the Architectural Ghosts of Fast-Food Past

EATER

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Balsamic Vinegar in Cocktails Is Making a Comeback

EATER

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