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Restaurants Will Embrace Accelerating Technology in 2021

Modern Restaurant Management

The business lessons learned during pandemic are still evolving as restaurant executives look forward to the end of this tumultuous year. As they continue to assess their operations in light of an uncertain future, there are some noteworthy trends to follow. In reacting to COVID-19 the critical role and importance of technology saw a rapid acceleration.

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David Chang’s Memoir Fails to Account for the Trauma He Caused Me

EATER

David Chang’s new memoir grapples with the white-hot fury that defined most of his career. But as an employee on the receiving end of that rage, the book fails to account for trauma he caused me. David Chang changed the way America eats. In 2004, Momofuku Noodle Bar, a ramen joint in NYC’s East Village, ushered in a style of restaurant that’s now recognizable everywhere: food that emphasized “what cooks really wanted to eat” with little regard for existing conventions; unabashed loudness; and a

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6 Tips for Restaurant Success in 2021

Restaurant Engine

The new year turns a corner for many restaurants and paves the way for restaurant success. The COVID pandemic has certainly created an unpredictable restaurant industry this year. It seems poised to continue at least for part of 2021. With restaurants across the United States pivoting on an almost weekly basis, many owners are wondering how to be successful in the coming year.

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The Year In Restaurants That Wasn’t

The Restaurant Manifesto

2020 will redefine the future of the service industry. The post The Year In Restaurants That Wasn’t appeared first on THE RESTAURANT MANIFESTO.

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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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Grant Money Is a Viable Option for Restaurant Funding

Modern Restaurant Management

2020 has been a year like no other for restaurants and the companies who support and supply them. Sadly, too many have closed permanently. But if your restaurant or industry related business has been able to stay open or expects to resume operations once we are on the other side of the pandemic, now may be the time to apply for a grant. Yes, a grant because they are for more than nonprofits.

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Square Online Review: Could This Be Your Next Restaurant eCommerce System?

Restaurant Den

Would you like to take orders on your restaurant’s website? Did you know that Square Online has an online ordering system built for restaurants, with menu syncing, curbside pickup, delivery and order tracking? With Square Online, you can take orders through your website, with no monthly fees or commissions. The post Square Online Review: Could This Be Your Next Restaurant eCommerce System?

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Why Selecting the Right Restaurant Location is Critical for Success in the UAE

The Restaurant Times

A good restaurant location is crucial to its success. A lot of thought and planning goes into deciding the location, and there are many factors that must be considered before doing so. This article compiles a complete restaurant site selection checklist that restaurant operators in the UAE must refer to before finalizing the restaurant’s location. .

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Restaurant Design Trends for 2021

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant design, kitchens, and the dining customer experience has been changing over the past few years and with the COVID pandemic, it may be changing again. The architects at EMPAD Architecture & Design have been designing both franchise and private owner restaurants over the past 17 years for various types of restaurateurs ranging from small quick service restaurants and drive-thrus to unique concept, full-service elegant dining establishments.

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LA Icon Dan Sung Sa Has Been a Holiday Destination for Homesick Koreans for 22 Years — Until Now

EATER

Owner Caroline Cho aimed to capture the essence of Korea’s tented street pubs, called pojangmacha, or pocha, but the pandemic has temporarily shuttered this quintessential spot [link].

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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 Leverage Social Media to Generate More Orders at Your Restaurant

MBB Hospitality

Social media advertising is something that has become absolutely necessary in this new age of technology. Making sure you are noticed on social media networks is one of those things that is the difference between a successful and unsuccessful restaurant. You can use social media advertising in so many ways to generate orders and buzz around your business and, even if you are just starting out, people use sites like Facebook and Twitter as an avenue to discover new places all the time.

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How to Calculate Restaurant Revenue

Eat Restaurant Management

Calculating potential revenue is one of the most important tasks for a restaurant owner. As you develop your restaurant business plan , predicting revenue will help you determine whether your strategy is feasible. Understanding what your average revenue should also give you a benchmark to compare each month against. This helps to ensure that you combine the right menu prices, occupancy levels, and stock purchases to thrive.

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Restaurant Insiders on 2020 Lessons Learned, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their perspection on 2020: What lessons did you learn and what do you feel the restaurant industry learned this year? Here are their responses. Click here for part one. Scott Lawton, CEO and cofounder at bartaco. We have learned a lot of lessons this year for sure. Keeping our guests and team members safe remains our top priority and is the highest form of hospitality in these times.

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Menu Prices Will Go Up With a Higher Minimum Wage. But You’ve Been Underpaying for Years.

EATER

A Fight for 15 protest in New York City | a katz /Shutterstock. Fairness has the potential to be a fundamental part of a restaurant’s business plan In 2012, the organization Fight for 15 , composed of fast-food workers who walked off the job to demand a living wage and workers’ rights, formed in New York City. The federal minimum wage has stayed stagnant at $7.25 an hour since 2009, a rate that, adjusted for inflation , is “about 29 percent less per hour than [workers’] counterparts made 50 year

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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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Top POS Features that Restaurants in Saudi Arabia Must Consider When Buying POS Software

The Restaurant Times

Running a successful restaurant business in a lucrative market like Saudi Arabia is challenging. However, technology solutions like the latest restaurant management software can play a significant role in determining its long-term success. A powerful restaurant management software can boost operational efficiency and optimize customer experience. That is why, it is vital to invest in a solution that is customizable, secure, and helps in seamlessly integrating business operations at all levels.

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Spreading Southern Hospitality Through the Pandemic

Modern Restaurant Management

Like many fellow restaurant groups, this year has been challenging for a variety of departments at Sonny’s BBQ, due to the impact of COVID-19. Overall, the biggest lesson we’ve taken from this unpredictable year is that in order to successfully spread the spirit of BBQ and kindness, we need to be transparent with our communities, engage with our most loyal customers, and be there for them in hard times.

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New Experiences and Channels: The Restaurant Industry in 2021

Modern Restaurant Management

2020 has been an incredibly trying year for the restaurant industry. It's estimated that 100,000 restaurants have already closed because of the pandemic and there’s no doubt that we will continue to feel the effects of 2020 well into 2021. However, not all hope is lost. As operators begin to firm up plans for the new year, they should keep in mind the wants and needs of their guests and take the lessons they’ve learned this year to prep themselves for what’s next to drive f

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A Juicy Conversation (Podcast)

Modern Restaurant Management

In this week's episode of The Main Course host Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia speaks with Jamba President Geoff Henry about the brand's evolution. They touch on new store designs, improvements in its digital platforms, in-store experience, its COVID response and the recent addtion of food trucks into its business model.

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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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Small Business Optimism Persists, Despite the Pandemic

Modern Restaurant Management

Businesses and consumers alike are finding ways to adapt and stay resilient during these unprecedented times. Though recovery may take time, a new report confirms the strength of entrepreneurialism and grit of small business owners, including restaurants, who remain optimistic that their businesses will overcome any present and future obstacle with the right resources and preparedness.

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12 Trends That Will Impact the Restaurant Industry in 2021

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant marketing strategy, design, and internal systems will evolve for independents and chains alike in the coming year. Historically, restaurants have been slow to adopt innovative technology. The pandemic changed that. It’s no surprise that the adoption of technology is what kept many restaurants afloat during the pandemic, and the acceleration of that adoption saved others.

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Restaurant Insiders on 2020 Lessons Learned, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their perspection on 2020: What lessons did you learn and what do you feel the restaurant industry learned this year? Here are their responses. Click here for part two. Anita Adams, CEO of Black Bear Diner. This year actually marked Black Bear Diner’s 25th anniversary since first opening our doors in Mt.

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The Microwave’s ‘Add 30 Seconds’ Button Offers an Escape From Cold Digital Precision

EATER

For all the exactitude that governs the microwave — and that the microwave tries to impose on our food and our cooking — the reality is that things can’t be so neatly stuffed into a convenient digital box [link].

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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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Get Through the Impending Dark Winter Like the Danes: Eat Cake 

EATER

Because 14 courses of cake — or sønderjysk kaffebord — can cure pretty much anything A list of traditional Danish cakes reads like a thickly frosted encyclopedia. To scratch the surface, there’s drømmekage (a spongy cake with a caramelized topping), lagkage (a layer cake with jam and vanilla), rugbrodkage (a rye cake with blackberry jam), hindbærsnitter (made from shortcrust pastry with raspberry jam), and the famed Spandauer, more of a pastry than a cake (Americans might call it a “Danish”) fil

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D.C. Begins a 3-Week Shutdown on Indoor Dining

EATER

An order issued late on a Friday night closes dining rooms from Christmas Eve through January 14 [link].

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‘Sensitive’ to the Times, Burger King Launches Dollar Menu

EATER

Photo: Savvapanf Photo /Shutterstock. Plus, the FDA wants to deregulate French dressing, and other news to start the day Burger King announces a new dollar menu. As the U.S. continues to grapple with the economic fallout from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic — including high unemployment rates, difficulty paying rent, and increasing levels of hunger — it seems as good a time as any for Burger King to announce that it is launching a dollar menu.

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Food, Agriculture Essential Workers Should Be Among Next in Line for Vaccine, CDC Panel Votes

EATER

Photo: El Nariz /Shutterstock. Plus, $284 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program’s next round, and other news to start the day CDC panel votes to prioritize food and other essential workers, among other groups, for vaccination. Frontline essential workers, including those in the food production and agriculture sectors, should be next in line for the coronavirus vaccine , along with people ages 75 and older, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention proposed in an interim recommendation

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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