Mon.Aug 15, 2022

article thumbnail

‘Secrets of a Tastemaker’ – Delicious Recipes and Memories of Popeye’s Founder

Modern Restaurant Management

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the team at Popeyes produced "Secrets of a Tastemaker: Al Copeland The Cookbook." Sharing over 100 recipes and behind-the-scenes-stories about larger-than-life Al Copeland, founder of Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken and Copeland's Restaurants of New Orleans. The book was written by Pulitzer Prize-winning and New York Times best-selling author Chris Rose, and Kit Wohl with the Copeland Family and foreword by Al Copeland Jr. “I’m extremely pr

Book 176
article thumbnail

17 Restaurant Job Interview Questions (and How to Answer Them)

7 Shifts

Are you a restaurant owner looking for question to ask potential candidates? Check out this blog and video on the top 9 interview questions to ask as an owner. There are a lot of jobs available in the restaurant industry. But there's one thing between you and the role you want: the interview. It shows your employer that you're a good fit for the role—and tells you if the restaurant is a good fit for you.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

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

article thumbnail

Understanding and Measuring Culture: Session Recap from CHART Austin

CHART

The breakout, Training Data Analytics: Measuring the Bottom Line Impact of a Good Company Culture, was presented by Carlo Cesario and Joe Wagner at CHART Austin. Participants took part in a hands-on exercise to identify ways to quantify and measure the impact of culture on their own organizations. Here are my key takeaways from this session.

article thumbnail

Finally, I Can Fulfill My Fantasy of Licking a Dive Bar Wall

EATER

Miller High Life. (Said no one ever) The proper dive bar is a multisensory experience. There’s the whiff of that baked-into-the-walls bouquet of spilled beer, long-lingering cigarette smoke, and industrial cleaning products; the feeling of sliding against the upholstery of a musty banquette until you encounter some weird sticky spot (if not there, on the scratched up table or floor).

98
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

Who Ya Gonna Call? 10 Sources for Finding Tech Vendors

CHART

One of the big challenges when it’s time for your team to make an investment in technology is to figure out who you should be considering as a vendor (and which companies you should avoid). Here are the 10 sources I use to efficiently develop my shortlist of tech suppliers.

100
100

More Trending

article thumbnail

Corporate Training is Broken

CHART

A training revolution is required if we are to have any hope of reaching and engaging today’s workforce. Employers will have to revise both the content and delivery of their training programs to adapt to this new audience. Here are a few personal observations and proven best practices to help you overhaul your company's approach to training and development.

Training 100
article thumbnail

The 5 Best Bites I Ate in LA

EATER

Assorted pastries from Mil Bakery in LA. | Stephanie Wu/Eater. And introducing our new travel newsletter A version of this post originally appeared on August 13, 2022, in Stephanie Wu’s newsletter, “From the Editor,” a roundup of the most vital news and stories in the food world. Read the archives and subscribe now. I’m often asked how I plan my meals when I’m traveling, and the truth is, like anyone else, I start by reading our Eater city site.

Book 67
article thumbnail

5 Ways to Compete for Talent in the Gig Economy

CHART

As the hospitality industry continues to face staffing shortages, restaurants need to find ways to compete for talent against so-called "gig work." While gig work is appealing for its flexibility, there are substantial disadvantages as well. The opportunity for restaurants, then, is to find ways to mimic the advantages of gig work while also highlighting their own advantages over the gig economy.

100
100
article thumbnail

Hotel Budget Plan: Are you Ready for 2023?

Xotels

No time to lose, next year is almost here. And a good plan isn’t made overnight. How far are you with your targets, budget, and plan of attack for next year? What REVPAR and GOPPAR do you need to achieve? Is your plan for next year complete, and does it describe all actions in detail? Does everyone on the team know what the objectives are and which steps to take to get there?

article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Following a Beto O’Rourke Event, Conservatives Boycott the Wrong Big Al’s

EATER

Photo by Sergio Flores/Getty Images. [link].

Events 97
article thumbnail

Agoda’s Tim Hughes on preparing for the coming travel boom

PhocusWire

"We don’t want to be at the starting line of the COVID travel boom standing still, we want to be racing," says Agoda's vice president of corporate development.

52
article thumbnail

Lodging Companies Tout Strength of Recovery

HotStats

Recent second-quarter earnings reports from the major lodging companies points to a sustained recovery within the global hotel industry.

Blog 52
article thumbnail

Business travel recovery delayed until 2026 as travel spend slows

PhocusWire

GBTA says inflation, high energy prices, supply chain challenges and labor shortages mean spending won't reach 2019 levels until mid-2026.

Pricing 52
article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

The Anatomy of a Perfect Roast Chicken at Zuni Cafe

EATER

[link].

100
100
article thumbnail

Troop, Spotnana partner to integrate meeting space and travel booking

PhocusWire

Troop aims to automate the meeting selection process but has not yet offered its own travel booking extension of that sourcing exercise.

Book 52
article thumbnail

Keith Corbin Talks Prison and Purpose in New Chef Memoir

EATER

[link].

99
article thumbnail

Why the hotel chatbot is a must-have for data collection

PhocusWire

With the disappearance of third-party cookies, hotel website chatbots will be critical to the collecting of first- and zero-party data.

52
article thumbnail

Unlock Restaurant Success: Mastering 7 Vital Employment Laws

As a restaurant leader, your plate is full with responsibilities, from staff management to serving up delicious dishes. But amidst the hustle, there's a crucial area you can't afford to overlook – employment laws. In this comprehensive eBook, we'll unveil the seven essential employment laws every restaurant leader must master. We'll break down the intricacies of each law, showing you how it directly impacts your business.

article thumbnail

All the Ways to ‘& Tonic’

EATER

[link] [link].

89
article thumbnail

Amadeus partners with Aimendo to boost automation capabilities

PhocusWire

Aimendo uses AI, machine learning and natural language processing to automate written communication such as emails and chat messages.

article thumbnail

Top Two Trends Transforming Foodservice Operations Today

Modern Restaurant Management

The Future of Foodservice Tech Amid Pandemic Learnings. Once seen as a novelty, foodservice tech solutions are becoming a staple in restaurant kitchens and dining rooms across the country. Throughout the pandemic, operators have taken note of consumers’ changing lifestyles and the needs of their staff, and as a result, recent innovations have emerged to address these new needs.

Marketing 176
article thumbnail

STARTUP STAGE: WayAway sees demand for cash-back membership program amid high inflation

PhocusWire

WayAway is a price-comparison app that offers a paid-membership plan for consumers to get cash back on travel deals.

Pricing 52
article thumbnail

Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

article thumbnail

Apologies to ‘The Bear,’ but We Have Already Seen Peak ‘Sexually Competent Dirtbag Line Cook’

EATER

Sarah Shatz/HBO. Magnus Lund from HBO’s 2020 show “Love Life” takes the cake Hulu’s The Bear has skyrocketed the concept of “sexually competent dirtbag line cook” into the collective consciousness. The concept and phrase was introduced in a viral tweet (and later, an article in Bon Appetit ) by podcaster Sarah York upon seeing a promotional image of the character Carmy ( played by Jeremy Allen White ) from The Bear (she had not actually seen the show).