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Why Cybercriminals Target Restaurants and How to Protect Yours

Modern Restaurant Management

Running a restaurant today is a challenging undertaking. Some challenges, like crowded and highly competitive markets and shifting consumer demands, have always been relevant to restaurant owners. Now, as restaurants embrace new technologies, there’s another threat to consider: cybercrime. Cybercriminals are a growing threat to virtually every industry.

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How to Improve Team Communication with Restaurant Staff and Management

7 Shifts

You would think something as second nature to people as communication would be easy to manage in the workplace. After all, there are so many more pressing problems that need to be dealt with. Maybe one of your servers just called in sick at the last minute, your shipment of inventory containing all the ingredients for tonight's dinner special never showed up or the plumbing is acting up again.

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How Lodge Has Been Making Cast Iron Pans for Over 100 Years 

EATER

‘Dan Does’ host Daniel Geneen takes a tour of the company’s massive factory in Tennessee Cast iron pans are essential pieces of cookware and one of the most popular, widely available, and affordable brands comes from Lodge Cast Iron. On this episode of Dan Does, host Daniel Geneen takes a tour of the company’s massive factory in South Pittsburg, Tennessee to see how the over 100-year-old brand creates one of the most consistent and widely loved cast iron pans in American history.

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How to Price Daily Dinner Specials for Best Results

Restaurant Engine

You want to price your daily dinner specials just right for repeat business. One of your diners’ favorite lines to hear from their server is, “Would you like to hear about our specials?”. You know that offering your customers specials is a terrific marketing tool. It increases customer loyalty and retention. It’s also a great way to try out new menu items to see if your diners like them.

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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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Hiring Professional Security to Protect Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Hiring a security firm can help protect your restaurant from disgruntled customers and crime, but which firm do you hire and what should you look for in a security team? When trusting someone else to protect your restuarant, it is important to find the right firm for the job. There are a lot of choices in security firms but not all may be the right fit.

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The Delta Wave Has Arrived: Here We Go Again

EATER

Yalonda M. James/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images. The highly infectious delta variant of COVID-19 is explosively spreading among the unvaccinated. Fears of breakthrough infections and efforts to stem the tide threaten to throw restaurant owners, workers, and diners alike into further uncertainty. For a few months, it seemed like the U.S. was on the path toward post-pandemic life, with constant mask-wearing and endless anxiety largely a thing of the past.

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Gourmet Tales Pioneers F&B Curation With A Unique Application of Food and Marketing

The Restaurant Times

Preet is an F&B brand conceptualizer, independent culinary tourism strategist & food curator for events, destinations, and food courts with more than 8 years experience of working in the hospitality industry. She has made a name for herself in the industry by creating concepts and strategies for multiple restaurants, bars, cafes, and food retail businesses.

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Grilling Tips from a Professional Pitmaster

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant professionals have a lot on our plates. But who isn’t trying to broaden their skill set in the kitchen? I often say the heart of grilling lies in the technique, and, in my estimation, what separates the master grillers from the masses is that the true experts understand how to manage their grill. Seems simple, right? You’d be surprised.

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Applying the science of training to the hospitality industry

EHL Insights

Effective training in hospitality skills needs a clear structure: demonstration, practice, feedback, implementation and a solid follow up plan.

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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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Now Is the Time to Make Your Kitchen More Sustainable. Here’s How.

EATER

Shutterstock. Even renters with gas stoves can make meaningful changes now For decades, Americans have punted on the climate. But in 2020, as the pandemic trapped folks inside, the weather raged outdoors: fires in California, snow in Texas, hurricanes in the Gulf, the hottest year on record. Now, as many cities excitedly burst out of COVID restrictions, the weather forecast for 2021 may put a damper on that jubilation.

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Restaurant Billing Software: Why You Need It & How to Choose

The Restaurant Times

Restaurant billing software is now indispensable for every restaurant format. With the expanding restaurant industry, it has become essential to enhance and automate restaurant operations. A billing software eases billing operations by automation and improves the overall customer experience. In the times post COVID-19, all restaurants want to sustain and flourish in the industry.

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Collecting the Right Customer Data Points to Drive Restaurant Profits

Modern Restaurant Management

Over the last 16 months of the Covid- 19 pandemic, the industry that has arguably suffered the most is the restaurant industry. Most establishments were forced to shut down their operations intermittently or limit themselves to carry out or delivery services. As a result, consumers learned to become less dependent on outside sources for meals and became accustomed to cooking at home more often than ever before.

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6 Trends that Will Define the Future of the Hotel Industry

Software Suggest

With changes in decision-making and purchasing power, the future of the hotel industry looks bright. However, the only way to see solid success is to embrace the inevitable changes. Looking for Hotel Management Software? Check out SoftwareSuggest’s list of the best hotel management software solutions. So, what can you expect in 2022, 2023, and beyond?

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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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What Will Saweetie’s McDonald’s Meal Do to the Chicken Shortage?!

EATER

The Saweetie Meal | McDonald’s. The rapper’s signature order features a four-piece McNuggets at a time when demand for chicken is outpacing supply McDonald’s announced it’s continuing on the limited-edition celebrity collaboration meal track, this time with rapper Saweetie. The Saweetie Meal , debuting August 9, features a Big Mac, a four-piece Chicken McNuggets, medium fries, medium Sprite, Tangy BBQ Sauce, and something called “Saweetie ‘N Sour” sauce.

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Franquicia de restaurantes: amplíe su franquicia de restaurantes en 10 sencillos pasos

The Restaurant Times

Una vez que se ha establecido el restaurante y el propietario del restaurante obtiene ganancias, el siguiente paso para cualquier negocio de restaurantes exitoso es su expansión. Los propietarios de restaurantes recurren principalmente a la ruta de la franquicia para la expansión de restaurantes debido a la falta de tiempo y los recursos necesarios para ejecutar la expansión de su Marca de Restaurante.

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Secure Safer Off-Premise Dining

Modern Restaurant Management

The state of dining has transformed over the last year and a half and continues to rapidly evolve. According to NPD Group data, takeout and delivery orders have increased dramatically, with takeout jumping from 18 percent to 60 percent within the FSR segment from 2019 to 2020. In the U.S., the pandemic only accelerated the growing trend toward takeout and delivery. 1.

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Agritourism helps revive travel, hospitality sectors 

Smart Brief Hospitality

Global agritourism is on the rise, in part thanks to the pandemic, which has people seeking out more secluded destinations. The market is expected to expand by $4.33 billion between now and 2025, according to Technavio, and other driving factors of the trend include interest in local food and family-oriented activities. SmartBrief TravelPro reader Terry Reagan, a Chile-based travel agent originally from California, weighed in on our survey question “what made you decide on your travel specialty?

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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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You Don’t Need to Pay $12 for Mac and Cheese Ice Cream. Make It Yourself Instead.

EATER

How to make Van Leeuwen’s savory-sweet flavor using Kraft mac and cheese A few nights ago, I had the pleasure of stopping by Palizzi Social Club — a hundred-year-old members-only Italian spot in South Philly — for an after-dinner drink. At the bar, in between rounds, my friend suggested that since we’d already eaten, we should order Palizzi’s famous dessert instead.

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Página de Google My Business: cómo agregar su negocio de restaurante

The Restaurant Times

En la industria de restaurantes actual, la visibilidad y la capacidad de descubrimiento son los dos factores principales que deciden el negocio de su restaurante. Si sus clientes no pueden encontrar su restaurante, nunca podrán llegar allí. Y para asegurarse de que su restaurante aparezca en las búsquedas de Google de estos clientes hambrientos, debe agregar su restaurante a Google.

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Are Restaurants Ready for the Federal Minimum Wage Increase?

Modern Restaurant Management

The federal minimum wage may soon be $15 an hour: Here are three ways restaurants can leverage tech to minimize the impact on revenue and employee retention. The U.S. federal minimum wage is expected to increase to $15 an hour which will put more pressure on businesses—especially in the hospitality & restaurant industries which employ 37% of workers who earned the federal minimum wage in 2019.

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Agritourism helps revive travel, hospitality sectors 

Smart Brief Hospitality

Global agritourism is on the rise, in part thanks to the pandemic, which has people seeking out more secluded destinations. The market is expected to expand by $4.33 billion between now and 2025, according to Technavio, and other driving factors of the trend include interest in local food and family-oriented activities. SmartBrief TravelPro reader Terry Reagan, a Chile-based travel agent originally from California, weighed in on our survey question “what made you decide on your travel specialty?

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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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How to Make ‘Bake Off’ Star Nadiya Hussain’s Saag Paneer Spanakopita

EATER

Chris Terry. An impressive savory bake perfect for novice bakers Nadiya Hussain may still be known to most from her star turn on the Great British Bake Off in 2015. She won the TV competition, but even if she hadn’t, it’s likely she would have ended up right where she is now — with her own show, multiple cookbooks, and a devoted fan base. But although baking is what introduced Hussain to the world, she didn’t publish a baking book until September 2020, when Nadiya Bakes came out in the U.K.

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Secrets To Why Cloud Kitchens Are A Hot Business Opportunity For Entrepreneurs In Dubai

The Restaurant Times

The success of cloud kitchens or virtual kitchens has peaked in Dubai ever since the lockdown happened. Even though they existed in the pre-pandemic times too, it was March 2020 when the concept of cloud kitchens really took off here. Presently, there are over 400 cloud kitchen brands in the UAE, most of them are based in Dubai. . COVID-19 has fast-forwarded a trend that was already in place.

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SBA Launching Streamlined PPP Direct Forgiveness Portal

Modern Restaurant Management

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is launching a streamlined application portal to allow borrowers with Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans $150,000 or less through participating lenders to apply for forgiveness directly through the SBA. This new change will help rush relief to over 6.5 million smallest of small businesses which has been the Administrator’s priority since day one.

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Sustainable travel 2021: on the way to net-zero emissions

EHL Insights

Before Covid19, the hospitality industry accounted for around 10% of our global economy. In 2019, no less than 15,000 hotels were in the pipeline attesting to the industry growth and place in our society (Hotel Management). In such a thriving industry implemented changes can have a global impact not only on its activities but also on other industries.

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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