Wed.Aug 03, 2022

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Achieving Restaurant Expansion and Growth During Uncertain Times

Modern Restaurant Management

Maybe more than any other industry apart from health care, restaurants experienced firsthand the economic trials of the COVID-19 pandemic. They lost business, closed for indefinite periods or even shut their doors permanently. My heart hurts for those restaurant owners and employees who still may not have gotten back on their feet. I’m fortunate to say my business, Caliente Pizza & Draft House in Pittsburgh, has gone in the opposite direction.

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How a Gochujang Master Perfected Her 100-Year-Old Recipe

EATER

Choi, Myung Hee has also developed an award-winning gochujang recipe that anyone can make at home Choi, Myung Hee is officially a gochujang master — she earned the distinction from South Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in 2012. Choi started making gochujang, the fermented chile paste that is essential to Korean cuisine, more than two decades ago, when her mother-in-law taught her how to make it as well as doenjang — a fermented soy paste — and soy sauce.

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Finding a Perfect Audience for Your Restaurant Business (Infographic)

Modern Restaurant Management

When you're getting your restaurant up and running, or perhaps expanding to a new region, it is important to really understand your specific audience well. It's a natural feeling to want to be off to the races and immediately start advertising, but all this will do is make you spend quite a bit without a proper understanding of what your loyal followers are actually looking for.

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An Eater’s Guide to Garfagnana, Italy

EATER

Getty Images/EyeEm. Siena and Florence are crowded with tourists, but this lesser traveled corner of Tuscany is a mountainous wonderland for adventurous gourmands Millions of international tourists overrun Tuscany each year, picking over the vineyards in Chianti Classico, packing the region’s medieval hamlets, and mobbing the Renaissance masterpieces in Siena and Florence.

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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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Value Is the Restaurant Buzzword for the Summer

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants are presenting a value message to connect with potential guests concerned with rising costs and inflation. David Portalatin, NPD Food Industry Advisor and author of Eating Patterns in America, said there are three ways consumers are responding higher menu prices: they trade down to lower-priced items; cut back on the number of items ordered; or reduce restaurant visits altogether. “Restaurant operators and manufacturers can win in this environment by differentiating value, unde

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Achieving Restaurant Expansion and Growth During Uncertain Time

Modern Restaurant Management

Maybe more than any other industry apart from health care, restaurants experienced firsthand the economic trials of the COVID-19 pandemic. They lost business, closed for indefinite periods or even shut their doors permanently. My heart hurts for those restaurant owners and employees who still may not have gotten back on their feet. I’m fortunate to say my business, Caliente Pizza & Draft House in Pittsburgh, has gone in the opposite direction.

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Top Food & Beverages Conferences to Attend in 2022

The Restaurant Times

National Restaurant Association Show 2022. The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show is the largest annual gathering of food service professionals representing more than 500,000 restaurant businesses in the Western Hemisphere. The Show brings together the people, ideas, products, solutions, and information that make up the entire domestic and international industry spectrum.

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One of the Most Influential Chefs in Britain, Alastair Little, Has Died

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Video: Middle East OTA Rehlat on staying lean while growing

PhocusWire

Rehlat founder and CEO discusses the online travel agency's growth and how its self-service tools are enabling it to stay lean.

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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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Farewell to the Chop Suey Sandwich, an Unlikely Icon of Massachusetts’ North Shore

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Can a chatbot alone manage travel disruptions?

PhocusWire

While chatbot technology in travel has evolved, it can't replace everything a live agent can accomplish.

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The ‘Fancy Like’ Singer Is in Talks to Open a Fancy Applebee’s in Nashville

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Booking Holdings nearly doubles revenue in Q2 2022

PhocusWire

Revenues for Q2 2022 were up 99% year-on-year to $4.3 billion, while room nights booked surpassed 2019 levels.

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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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We Should Probably Be Drinking More Pastis

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Arbitrip hotel booking platform snapped up by Israel's Talma Shlomo

PhocusWire

Israel-based Talma Shlomo has embarked on an M&A program to expand its presence globally.

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