July, 2022

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How To Do Restaurant Week the Right Way

Modern Restaurant Management

As Restaurant Week is returning across the country, and with that also comes fresh opportunity as diners are returning to restaurants with excitement and new expectations. The event celebrates another year of connecting hungry guests with discounted meals at restaurants all over the country, and 2022 is shaping up to be a different experience than in years past.

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Patio Season is Here. Make it Your Best Summer Ever with 7shifts Tools Built for Restaurants

7 Shifts

Warm weather is here, and patio season is upon us. Whether that looks like tables on the sidewalk or a rooftop bar, there’s no denying that outdoor dining brings new obstacles and challenges to the already complex life of a restaurateur or employee. It’s also important to note that using outdoor space and adding more seating to your restaurant can increase your revenue by 30%.

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Common Frauds at Hotel Front Desk & How to Prevent Them

Soft Inn

What is a Fraud? Fraud is an action of someone or an agency with the intention to obtain unauthorized benefits. Putting it simply, fraud is a bad action of someone to gain money or financial benefits through lying or tricking another person. It is sad to say that fraud does exist in the hospitality industry that involves employees. In this article, I will be showing some examples of common frauds by the hotel front desk staff and how to prevent them to happen.

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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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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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The (Few) Things I Miss About Working In Restaurants

The Restaurant Manifesto

It was never easy, but the good times we had will always be special. The post The (Few) Things I Miss About Working In Restaurants appeared first on The Restaurant Manifesto.

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My One Piece of Advice For The Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

As I sat down to write this article, all I could think about was how the foodservice industry is so vital to our daily lives. When we don’t want to cook, we call our favorite restaurant. When we want to celebrate our wins, we gather at our favorite restaurant. When we want comfort in tough times, we order from our favorite restaurant. Some of our best memories include our favorite restaurants.

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How hospitality students see their future in the industry

EHL Insights

Survey insights that explore how the hospitality industry is currently offering both opportunities and drawbacks in the eyes of today's young hospitality students. If the post-Covid labor shortage is to pick up, all key stakeholders must collaborate closely to refresh areas ranging from curriculums to working hours.

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How Chatime Canada Conquered Spreadsheet Mountain: Case Study

7 Shifts

Executive Summary. Region: Canada. Number of Locations: 75 and growing. Business Type: Bubble Tea. Problem : Team management was not consistently being handled across the business. Every location had their own version of the truth when it came to labor costs and productivity. A “spreadsheet mountain”. Solution : Cloud-based scheduling software. It helped franchisees lower labor costs as much as 13%.

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I Have Beef With the Can Storyline in ‘The Bear’

EATER

The Bear | FX. Despite what ‘Bear’ star Jeremy Allen White was told, it’s highly unlikely for a restaurant to have a machine that seamlessly re-seals cans The final scene of the first season of The Bear — an eight-episode comedy-drama about what it’s like to be a smokin’ hot guy who also inherits a failing but beloved restaurant from your deceased older brother — ends with the entire kitchen staff jubilantly opening dozens of cans of San Merican tomatoes.

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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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How to Improve your Social Media Marketing with Hashtags

Social Hospitality

Hashtags have become an integral part of internet culture in recent years. People even use them in contexts outside the internet, such as in text messages, chats, songs, and advertising. If you don’t use hashtags to improve your social media marketing, you’re missing out! Hashtags allow users to organize and search for content more easily.

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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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How Loyalty Programs Give Customers the Biggest Bang for Their Buck

Modern Restaurant Management

… and bring them back to restaurants for more. Digital loyalty programs surged 124 percent during the height of the pandemic, helping restaurants drive more frequent visits and higher check averages from devoted customers, according to market researcher NPD Group. The popularity of online ordering is motivating big fast-food chains to use rewards programs to hold onto new mobile app customers.

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How to be successful on Instagram as a restaurant owner

EHL Insights

Instagram is an increasingly popular social network and an excellent communication channel with an emphasis on visual sharing. Here are some tips on how to get started as a restaurant owner and make the app work for you.

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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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[Podcast] Own Diner’s Attention With Matt Plapp, CEO of America’s Best Restaurants

7 Shifts

Matt Plapp and his team have been to more restaurants than anyone. Since 2021, they've taken cross country to visit and document America's best independent restaurants. And they've learned what separates successful restaurants from struggling ones. Matt joins us on the Restaurant Growth Podcast to chat about: His career in radio advertising to restaurant marketing.

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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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6 Ways To Grow Your TikTok Followers

Social Hospitality

Popular TikTok users didn’t use magic to gain millions of followers. They’ve done it through hard work. In addition to posting regularly, leverage current trends and post quality videos if you want to get more TikTok followers. When optimized properly, TikTok can be pivotal to business growth , especially if you’re targeting young demographics.

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Why a recession would be a boom for vacation rental supply

PhocusWire

The growth of short-term vacation rental supply will not only be accelerated by individual homeowners, but also from an influx of institutional investors.

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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.

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Effective Use of Customer Data Can Increase Your Restaurant Sales

Modern Restaurant Management

We’re constantly being bombarded by messages about how important it is to own your customer data. But what does that actually mean, and how does it increase sales? Customer data is only one segment of the information you need for good sales insights, marketing information, and business analytics. First, let's take a look at all three segments.

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This is How You Can Increase Revenue for Small Hotels [Bonus Tip Inside]

eZee Absolute

Like any other business, hotels need to generate revenue in order to survive. But with the ever-growing competition, how can small hotels keep up? How can small accommodation providers keep revenue flowing? In this article, I will discuss some sales and marketing strategies to increase revenue for small hotels and stay afloat. Wait, there’s also a bonus.

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Menos Es Más: Por qué Un Menú Limitado Es Bueno Para Su Negocio De Restauración

The Restaurant Times

Un menú bien diseñado es una parte crucial del atractivo de un restaurante. Diseñar estratégicamente el menú ha funcionado de maravilla en algunos establecimientos de restauración. Pero decidir factores como la longitud del menú de un restaurante o si ofrecer un menú pequeño o grande puede ser complicado. Un estudio de investigación de la Universidad de Columbia reveló que los clientes prefieren menos opciones en los menús, ya que hace que el proceso de decisión sea mucho más cómodo.

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It’s Time to Put Actual Veggies Back Into Veggie Burgers

EATER

Sure, fake-meat companies can make a vegetarian burger that bleeds. But veggie burgers should be — and historically have been — so much more. In recent years, Impossible and other “meatless meat” companies like Beyond Burger have accomplished full market saturation. After being praised by trendsetting chefs , the brands’ meat-substitute patties have moved to fast-food chains and grocery stores, earned billions in investments , and expanded from faux burgers to faux sausage and faux pork.

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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

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Influencer Marketing vs Traditional Marketing: Pros and Cons [Guide]

Social Hospitality

Marketing nowadays takes many forms and happens on various platforms. You could do it the old-fashioned way – TV commercials, billboards ads, etc. Or try a new approach like collaborating with influencers to help you promote your business. Which is best for your business? Let’s look at both types of marketing and examine their strong and weak points.

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Flyr Labs swoops up Newshore for airline e-commerce tech

PhocusWire

Spain-based Newshore helps airlines improve the customer experience and boost online direct sales through its e-commerce, customer management and content management technology.

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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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10 Ways A Restaurant Consultant Can Help Your Restaurant

Eagle Owl

One of the most common mistakes aspiring restaurateurs make is not seeking professional help. They feel they have a winning business idea and the passion to make it in the industry. Unfortunately, that’s not going to take you very far. To prevent a downfall as rapid as your rise, it’s best to work with a […]. The post 10 Ways A Restaurant Consultant Can Help Your Restaurant appeared first on EagleOwl - Restaurant Management and Analytics Software.

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Diving into Diversity: Decoding the Foundations of Inclusion in Hospitality Talent Acquisition

Speaker: Lauren Fernandez - CEO & Founder, Full Course

Companies all over the world, including Marriot International and Hilton Worldwide, are aware of the value of including DEI in their talent acquisition strategy. However, despite these initiatives, there is still plenty that the hospitality sector can do to promote DEI. When comparing the hospitality industries in India, Iraq, the UK, and the US, you will see that there is a consistent underrepresentation of persons from different ethnic, gender, and disability origins across all levels of the i