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The Effects of Inflation on Restaurants and How to Combat Decreased Demand

Modern Restaurant Management

While 2021 was the year of the comeback for restaurants, 2022 is proving to be a very different story. Record-high inflation is hitting consumers from every angle – gas, groceries, rent – and restaurants tend to be the first place they cut spending. Restaurant traffic, while recovering and up nine percent in 2021 compared to 2020, is still 4 percent below pre-pandemic levels, with smaller chains and independent restaurants down by nine percent, according to a study by The NPD Group.

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The 38 Essential Madrid Restaurants

EATER

Casa Salvador. From Madrileño stew at a 183-year-old restaurant featured in a C. Tangana music video to foraged cocktails at mad scientist’s sustainable booze lab, here’s where to eat in Madrid A cultural hub with world-class museums, historic architecture, and gorgeous churches, Madrid simply has it all, including some of the most exciting and varied food in the country.

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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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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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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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Account for ‘The Invisible Guest’ Phenomenon

Modern Restaurant Management

Smart Ways to Integrate the Delivery App Experience into Your Food Service Model. When a food historian someday drafts a history of how the restaurant industry survived the pandemic, food delivery apps will arise as one of the heroes of that story. After all, delivery apps and take-away service were the true lifelines of lockdown. They accounted for more than 80 percent of all restaurant transactions during those days.

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How to choose a business structure for a new restaurant

OpenTable

Deciding how to structure a business can be overwhelming and confusing. Getting an attorney involved is the best way to help sort through the pros and cons of each structure, as there is no one way that works best. The business structure choose will affect the following aspects of a restaurant: The amount of taxes you will pay. The extent to which you and your partners/investors are held personally responsible for debt incurred by your restaurant (liability).

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EHL's Master in Hospitality Management: Insights into the program

EHL Insights

Dr Stefan Güldenberg, Academic Director of the recently-launched MiHM program , shines the spotlight on the distinguishing features of this new EHL master's degree and how it's the product of external industry changes and EHL's knowledge generation mindset. With a special focus on sustainability and innovation, the Master in Hospitality Management aims to promote agile, purpose-driven leaders to manage the complexities of the changing hospitality business landscape.

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Big Crowds, Not Enough Staff

Modern Restaurant Management

It has been an incredible couple of years. COVID shut down the hospitality industry from March of 2020 to mid-2021. Gradually, states let operations resume, but no matter where you are, we are all now in the same boat: no staff! In my last article I discussed how robots will transform our industry in a big way, but that is a few years off. We must develop some strategies to deal with today’s reality of lack of staff.

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Social Media’s Coolest Bakers Are Going All in on Fruity, Floral Dome Cakes

EATER

Kassie Mendieta/I Bake Mistakes. Whimsical yet organic, these rounded confections are a treat to behold A cake from the Chicago-based baker Dream Cake Test Kitchen looks like something out of a Dr. Seuss landscape: Flowers poke out like Truffula trees, and halved fruit protrudes like glowing orbs. “I like to create environments that you think you saw, but you’re not sure where,” says Hyun Jung Jun, an artist who has made cakes under the Dream Cake name since 2020.

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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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10 Solutions to Challenges the Hotel Industry faces in 2022

Xotels

In 2022, there are many challenges faced by the hotel industry, which may quickly feel overwhelming to address. However, as a hotel management company , we have seen that with the right approach, tech stack, and process streamlining, hotels can drive their success in 2022 and beyond. Article summary: Experience & Personalization. Hiring the Right Employees.

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Plusgrade acquires Points to boost revenue for partners

PhocusWire

Plusgrade says the combined entity will generate more than $3.5 billion in new revenue opportunities this year for 140 airline, hospitality, cruise, rail and financial services partners across 60 countries.

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Pros and Cons of Open Kitchens in Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

The open kitchen concept has become one of the biggest trends in the restaurant industry. When people walk into a restaurant, food transparency is what matters the most. An open kitchen makes the understanding of the whole food production process really simple. However, it is still a matter of discussion whether an open kitchen is good from an operational standpoint or not.

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Popeyes Biscuits Are the Perfect Party Food

EATER

Biscuits are the perfect middle ground between “snack” and “meal.” | Popeyes. Showing up to a party with a 24-pack of Popeyes biscuits is an unimpeachable move This post originally appeared in an edition of The Move , a place for Eater’s editors to reveal their recommendations and pro dining tips — sometimes thoughtful, sometimes weird, but always someone’s go-to move.

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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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Introducing New Items For Hotels

Omland Hospitality

Omland Hospitality Products is a Canadian wholesale hotel supplier for businesses across the country, providing items from Mattresses and bath amenities, to housekeeping and kitchen supplies. As the industry recovers from the impact of COVID-19, there is an expected 15.1% growth in the hospitality market in 2022 alone. That being said, this is the optimal time for you to bolster your professional vision and enhance your guests’ stay.

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 Designing Curated Experiences – a Conversation with Vanshika Wadhwa of Fio Restaurants  

The Restaurant Times

Vanshika Wadhwa is a young restaurant entrepreneur and a force behind the upcoming brand – Fio Pop. A design enthusiast by heart, Vanshika has jumped into the family business to take the legacy forward. . In Conversation with Vanshika Wadhwa, Co-founder, and Partner at Fio Restaurants. In this exclusive interview with The Restaurant Times, Vanshika Wadhwa, Co-founder, and Partner, of Fio Restaurants, takes us through her journey as a restaurant entrepreneur, business challenges, and her ta

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How NFTs can be used as “smart tickets” for travel experiences

PhocusWire

Combining the convenience of mobile ticketing with the security measures of blockchain technology, NFT tickets are poised to become the future for travel and experiences.

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Just When You Thought It Was Over, the Hot Honey Trend Only Gets Hotter

EATER

Heinz and Wingstop are the latest brands to offer spicy honey, making the once elite condiment fully mainstream There was a time, not so long ago, when hot honey was everywhere. It adorned every cool pizza and hipster sandwich, the novelty of spicy and sweet at once delicious and not actually that original. But according to some national brands, you’d be mistaken in thinking hot honey has had its heyday.

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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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NRN editors discuss Amazon’s stake in Grubhub, Subway’s biggest menu overhaul ever

Nation's Restaurant News

Plus hear from Friendly’s chief experience officer Roberto DeAngelis on the chain’s new menu offerings

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How an Expert Fisherman Catches Alaskan King Salmon

EATER

Dan Geneen travels to Copper River in Alaska where the most valuable salmon are caught On this episode of Dan Does , host Daniel Geneen goes to Alaska to visit Kyle Lee, the founder of Alaskan Salmon Co., and join him fishing for the day in the Copper River, home to the fattiest and most expensive salmon in the world. Salmon will swim up to 300 miles to find a birth home before they spawn, and they prepare for the journey by storing up fat.

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Eater Is Popping Up at This Year’s New York City Wine & Food Festival

EATER

Brooklyn institution Gage & Tollner will host one of Eater’s dinners at this year’s Festival. | Alex Staniloff/Eater NY. This October, join Eater for two one-night-only events featuring Chintan Pandya, David Shim, the team from Ha’s ??c Bi?t, and Gage & Tollner Eater is thrilled to be partnering with the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival this year for a duo of one-night-only meals.

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Why Can’t the Biggest Name in Fried Chicken Break Through in Los Angeles?

EATER

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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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Activists Crash Brett Kavanaugh’s Dinner at a D.C. Morton’s

EATER

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CTM acquires 1000 Mile Travel Group to increase independent consultant footprint

PhocusWire

Founded in 2015, 1000 Mile Travel is a network of independent travel experts specializing in business travel services across Australia and the United Kingdom.

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Airbnb partners with 20 destinations for new “live and work anywhere” initiative

PhocusWire

Airbnb has selected 20 destinations that will receive landing pages on the platform that are intended to serve as a “one-stop shop” for remote workers.

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Fires on all fronts as airlines fight to recover

PhocusWire

Tamur Goudarzi Pour, CCO Swiss Air Lines and SVP channel management Lufthansa Group, discusses the challenges faced by airlines at Phocuswright Europe.

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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.