Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2020

To say that the current COVID-19 crisis represents a major change to the way we live our lives is, at this point, probably a bit of an understatement. This is especially true in terms of how we do business, as the pandemic is already having a negative impact on restaurants in particular across the board. A lot of restaurants have seen sales decrease by as much as 70 percent in a lot of cases, with no end to the current situation in sight.

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MAY 1, 2020

It’s no surprise that restaurants have been hit hard during the COVID-19 health crisis. However, pivoting your business model to takeout and delivery is not always the best—or only—option your restaurant has to boost sales during this time. With dine-in officially off the menu, we’re sharing a few options for restaurants to consider to pivot their business model during COVID-19. 1.

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EATER

MAY 18, 2020

A variety of instant noodles from different countries. How to mash-up, deconstruct, and altogether upgrade the versatile staple of dorm room dining As a semi-professional noodle slurper and collector , I’ve eaten hundreds of noodles in my life, but I have a particular soft spot for one type, specifically: the instant kind. You know, those hard squiggly bricks of dried, fried noodles with accompanying seasoning packets that have long been the foundation of the American collegiate diet.

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Restaurant Engine

MAY 19, 2020

Goodbye Gotham Bar & Grill, hello Noma burger bar. Worldwide, over 85% of Michelin-starred restaurants are currently closed. Some closures are permanent, such as New York City’s Gotham Bar & Grill. Others will temporarily and somewhat unbelievably morph into casual burger joints , like four-time world’s best restaurant, Noma in Copenhagen.

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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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Restaurant Den

MAY 20, 2020

Times are tough right now and local businesses are struggling with the constantly changing restrictions put in place in their communities to help stop the spread of COVID-19. As this unprecedented situation unfolds and continues to reach new levels, we have put together a list of tips and resources to protect your restaurant and help […]. The post How To Keep Your Restaurant Open During The Coronavirus (COVID-19) appeared first on Restaurant Den.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2020

My first business was running a Thai restaurant while in college with a couple of friends, so seeing how hard the restaurant industry has been hit by COVID-19 recently hits close to home. I know how hard it is to stay in business, how slim the margins are, and especially how difficult it is to hire and take care of the employees that keeps the business alive.

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7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2020

After months of lockdown, many states and provinces across the US and Canada have begun rolling out their reopening plans to start getting people back to work in the new normal. However, many new procedures and requirements will be put in place to keep people safe, healthy, and prevent another outbreak. Many restaurants will begin reopening in the coming months, and each state will likely have their own guidelines around ensuring your staff and diners are safe.

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EATER

MAY 22, 2020

Whole Foods photo, Brooks Kraft LLC/Corbis via Getty Images; illustrations, zuperia /Shutterstock. Breaking down hazard pay, sick leave, and general safety at Costco, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and more As the global pandemic drags on, grocery store employees have become frontline workers, and two months into the crisis, they’re still putting their own health at risk to keep America fed — and keep food on their own tables.

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Restaurant Engine

MAY 13, 2020

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp allowed restaurant owners to reopen for dine-in service on April 27. As the first state to reopen, Georgians have now generated two weeks of data and therefore the nation’s first indication as to how much demand exists for restaurant dining rooms. The result? As of the two weeks ending May 9, sales at Georgia’s restaurants increased 102.5%.

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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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OpenTable

MAY 21, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic shakes the restaurant world, restaurateurs everywhere are wondering how diners have shifted their habits and expectations due to the crisis. Are they cooking at home more or leaning on delivery services? What are they most looking forward to when restaurants reopen? Most importantly, how will they think about safety when dining out in the future?

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The Restaurant Times

MAY 22, 2020

Amidst the current lockdown, the restaurant industry has observed a spike in demand for delivery-only services. The growing popularity of online food delivery has enabled restaurant operators to pivot their operations to ghost kitchens. Existing ghost kitchen businesses are also adjusting their operational efficiency to fulfill the increased demand for proper food delivery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 14, 2020

Because food trends come and go, customer taste buds and preferences change, and technology adds new wrinkles to processes like ordering and supply chain management, the restaurant space is constantly evolving — but no one could have predicted the event that would have the biggest impact on modern restaurants since, well, maybe ever: a pandemic.

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7 Shifts

MAY 25, 2020

Let’s face it—chefs are clean freaks. Who can blame them? There’s nothing better than a tidy workstation and clean range hood before service hour; and the post-shift scrub down of the kitchen can be a form of meditation for stressed out chefs. Chefs pride themselves on their sparkling kitchens, and during COVID-19, customers need more than ever to be reassured of the cleanliness and safety of ordering from your restaurant.

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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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EATER

MAY 20, 2020

Photo-illustration: Eater. From ramen adventure “Tampopo” to the sinful meals of “Babette’s Feast,” these streaming movies will leave you hungry In 2018, when it was announced that FilmStruck would shut down, cinephiles (myself included) let out a collective wail — and with good reason: it was the exclusive home of The Criterion Collection. Amid the outcry, Criterion and former corporate parent Warner Bros. carved out a deal that would allow the films on FilmStruck to be made available through t

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Restaurant Engine

MAY 26, 2020

There is a silver lining to the current crisis for restaurant owners. After an uninterrupted decade of rising costs and competition, COVID-19 has granted restaurant owners renewed power at the negotiation table. Owners are seizing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lower nearly every expense, often well below pre-coronavirus rates. The first item that most restaurant owners are renegotiating is rent.

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The Restaurant Manifesto

MAY 12, 2020

Despite significant breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, technology has yet to supplant the presence of waiters in restaurants. In theory, a technological alternative would be much more efficient. Waiters are prone to mistakes. They show up late for work, they bungle orders, they give attitude to guests, they spend fifteen minutes in the bathroom checking their … Continue reading "Hospitality Will Have To Change in the Aftermath of COVID-19".

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OpenTable

MAY 5, 2020

Times have changed for the restaurant industry. But while COVID-19 has shuttered countless businesses, made gathering off-limits, and put our beloved dining world at risk, we believe restaurants will recover, reopen, and rebuild. When they do, there are a number of simple, practical and budget-friendly ways you can begin marketing again—here’s a guide to getting the word out and welcoming guests, new and old, through your doors again. .

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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.

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2020

As the desire to develop new and update older restaurant establishments increases, designers and owners seek to add an authentic historical touch to their spaces by incorporating architectural salvage. Upcycled antique fixtures ranging from industrial lighting and chicken wire glass to historic chandeliers and reclaimed wood tables add the perfect sustainable transformation to the dining experience, according to Noel Beauchamp, of Olde Good Things, an architectural salvage company with retail lo

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7 Shifts

MAY 27, 2020

The health and safety of staff & guests is the top concern for everyone working in hospitality today. As restaurants assess reopening timelines following COVID-19, it's important to be aware of and follow the latest restaurant health guidelines from the CDC to ensure a successful reopening and prevent community transmission. This means continuously monitoring and reporting on the health of all staff so you can take the appropriate action, and to build trust with your guests that their safety

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EATER

MAY 19, 2020

Jessica McGowan/Getty Images. More than half the country is reopening for business amid the coronavirus pandemic After weeks — and in some cases, nearly two months — of shutdowns , states across the country are beginning to allow non-essential businesses to reopen in multi-phase plans. In Texas , restaurants can reopen their dining rooms at 25 percent capacity, while diners in Alaska and New Hampshire must make reservations in advance of their meals.

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Restaurant Engine

MAY 12, 2020

Faced with mounting bills, many restaurant owners have been selling down their bottled reserves. Benefiting from long shelf life, unopened alcohol bottles are usually the most valuable tangible assets aside from a restaurateur’s actual building. During the next few months, owners expect low patronage anyway due to social distancing rules, so selling extra bottles will not likely affect sales significantly.

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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

Restaurant Den

MAY 21, 2020

In wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses find themselves in unfamiliar territory. Restaurants are no different, and staying in business is a challenge that can no longer be solved using conventional methods. As government restrictions are easing off, restaurants are opening their doors for customers once again. Smart marketing of your restaurant is now more […].

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The Restaurant Times

MAY 31, 2020

Running a successful restaurant business today is about making sure that your brand can be easily found online. Restaurant brands with a stellar online presence also have the potential to attract more customers and receive more orders. According to statistics, online food delivery revenue is expected to show an annual growth rate of 7.5% by 2024. Building an online brand for your restaurant gives stellar opportunities to create likability, elevate credibility, and gain the trust of customers tha

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

With more states lifting sanctions on dine-in options, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Yelp's Small Business Expert Emily Washcovick to learn about ways restaurants can successfully make the transition and slowly ramp up operations, while keeping guest and staff safety top of mind. What are the best steps a restaurateur needs to take to make a reopening successful?

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Eat Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2020

Whether you're putting together a menu for your newly opened restaurant, trying to budget for weekly expenditures, or thinking about implementing menu engineering practices, calculating food cost is one of the most essential pieces of information you can possess as a restaurant owner/operator. It forms the basis of proper restaurant accounting.

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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

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