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Using Technology to Combat the Labor Shortage

Modern Restaurant Management

Every industry felt the impact of the labor crunch during the pandemic and now, as recovery efforts are underway, businesses are struggling to recover employees quickly enough to meet the rise in demand. Particularly impacted by the staffing shortage, restaurants are struggling to beat the labor crisis, with staffing shortages felt in both back-of-house and front-of-house staff.

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The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2021: The Full List of Winners

EATER

Chef René Redzepi of Noma at the 50 Best Restaurants awards | Photo by JONAS ROOSENS/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images. Noma takes the number one spot René Redzepi’s three Michelin-starred Noma has again ascended to the top of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list , a publication that attracts perennial criticisms for favoring expensive, male-run, Eurocentric tasting menu venues, and which has sent the expensive, tasting-menu only Noma in Copenhagen to the top of the on list four previous occasions.

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Control prime costs and grow your margins with 7shifts and XtraChef

7 Shifts

The restaurant industry is unpredictable. There are dozens of costs associated with running a restaurant, and many of them remain out of your direct control: rent, utilities, insurance—etc. But the bulk of a restaurant's costs can be controlled. Those are your food costs and your labor costs , and together they make up your prime costs. Table of Contents.

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The Ultimate Digital Marketing Guide For Restaurants

The Restaurant Times

The restaurant business is a fast-growing industry that is getting more competitive every passing day. To be successful, you have to be on top of your game by leveraging the available resources. It is important to note that all proper functioning restaurants may not be successful. But local restaurateurs are often oblivious to the power of the internet and still prefer traditional practices.

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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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How the Pandemic Has Changed Breakfast (Infographic)

Modern Restaurant Management

As they say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But if we are being honest, many of us didn’t try to get up at 5 a.m. and climb Mount Everest. The pandemic shifted quite a bit of our morning routines, fueled in part by the lack of commute. This enabled many of us to (attempt) to sleep in and have a more relaxed breakfast. Now that some restrictions have been lifted, why not continue our habit of a better breakfast?

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Is blockchain the solution to the OTA challenge or is it merely a silver bullet hope?

EHL Insights

There is the paid search, the SEOs and everything else you pay commission for. This is the landscape at the moment. So, you have as a hotel, you have a Greek salad, which is very tasty, but if you mix it, it doesn't look very constructive. No direct business - Only middlemen”. D.A. President Swiss Hotel Association & Ambassador of Swiss blockchain start-ups.

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7 trampas para evitar mientras llevar un negocio de cocina virtual

The Restaurant Times

El servicio de entrega a domicilio es la última tendencia por haber cambiado las dinámicas de la industria de comida y bebida. Según un estudio , el mercado de entrega a domicilio llegará a €2,829 millones para 2025. La llegada de las aplicaciones de terceros ha aumentado los servicios de entrega de comida en las ciudades de México. Las plataformas de entregas impulsadas por tecnología también han alimentado la demanda de cocinas virtuales, también conocidas como dark kitchens, restaurantes virt

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Seven Enticing Restaurant Marketing Tips

Modern Restaurant Management

Whether you’re handling marketing for a chain restaurant, or just trying to heighten the visibility of your own local mom and pop diner, here are seven pro tips for restaurant marketing that will give your eating establishment a much-needed boost. Accurate Brand Personality Representation. Branding is everything, and that’s true across the board.

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A Decadent Venezuelan Arepa Recipe to Rule Them All

EATER

Louiie Victa/Eater. Baker Bryan Ford’s version of the reina pepiada is both an homage to a classic and an ideal party food It may not be the national dish of Venezuela (that honor is reserved for pabellón criollo), but it would be impossible to picture a Venezuelan food spread without at least one arepa in sight. (It would also be wrong not to acknowledge that the same thing can be said for a Colombian food spread.

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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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Moxy Portland Downtown and Graves Hospitality Create Food Cart Alley

Lodging Magazine F&B

Moxy Portland Downtown and Graves Hospitality announced their search for local chefs to launch their Food Cart Alley. In a neighborhood long known for its food trucks, Food Cart Alley is designed to permanently incorporate local purveyors into the hotel, allowing guests to have access to a variety of culinary options while simultaneously opening up to Alder for a street connection.

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How KFC Restaurant Indonesia Manages To Digitize The Fast Food Experience 

The Restaurant Times

Shivashish Pandey comes with over 20 years of professional experience; he most recently served as the Director & CEO at Fast Food Indonesia, which owns and operates KFC Indonesia. Shivashish is currently pursuing the coveted ‘Advanced Management Program’ at Harvard Business School. He has previously served as Director in Korpindo Konsultansi, Jakarta, and as the head of finance at Perkasa Engineering Group.

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The New Normal: How Technology Can Help Streamline Restaurant Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

Last year, during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants went through some unwanted but necessary changes. As a precaution, dining areas were closed and at one point, even eating al fresco was prohibited in certain areas. Fast forward a year later and the economy is recovering, albeit at a slow pace. However, in the process of resuming and continuing restaurant operations, operators need to take steps to lower the risk of infection among employees and customers and prevent the spread of

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The 38 Essential Restaurants in Paris

EATER

Helen Rosner. Where to find bistro comforts, gilded French classics, and internationally inspired innovations in the always delicious French capital Jolted by two lockdowns during 2020, Paris restaurants are thriving again. In August 2021, the city began requiring patrons to show proof of vaccination before entering restaurants, which boosted public confidence about indoor dining; it also helps that 80 percent of the French have now been vaccinated.

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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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Marriott Begins Rolling Out New Breakfast Program for Four Brands

Lodging Magazine F&B

BETHESDA, Maryland—With travelers back on the road, Marriott Bonvoy unveils a new breakfast program across four brands within its portfolio: Residence Inn by Marriott, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott, and TownePlace Suites by Marriott. Beginning in October at a limited number of hotels, the breakfast will feature a morning menu that caters to consumers’ tastes for customizable breakfast items, from hot sandwiches with a range of toppings to build-their-own bowls with their f

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Por qué las cocinas virtuales son más lucrativas, negocios de restaurante de bajo riesgo

The Restaurant Times

La demanda de la entrega en línea de comida ha ganado popularidad inmensa en los últimos años. Según los informes , el tamaño del mercado mundial fue valorado en 51.96 mil millones de dólares en 2020 y es esperado expandir a una tasa de crecimiento anual compuesta de 12.4% desde 2021 hasta 2028. El aumento de la demanda de las entregas de comida, gastos generales altos, y los márgenes decrecientes junto con la competencia en el espacio de restaurantes ha llevado a los dueños de restaurantes a c

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How Restaurants Can Avoid Friendly Fraud

Modern Restaurant Management

For the hospitality industry, the last 18 months have been very challenging. Walk down any street, uptown or downtown, and there are still numerous ‘closed’ signs on the front of restaurants and other service businesses. Many small business owners added online storefronts and delivery services to help sustain their business admidst vanishing in-store customers, but they now face a new economic threat – friendly fraud.

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A Crunchy-Creamy Red Bean and Walnut Snack Cake Recipe to Welcome Autumn

EATER

Leah Nash/Eater. Inspired by the Korean treat hodu-gwaja, these snack cakes can be baked in a trusty, run-of-the-mill muffin pan Fall is, hands-down, my favorite time of year. When I feel the first inklings of a chill in the air, I gladly replace iced Americanos with steaming oat milk cappuccinos, exchange tossed salads for hearty roasted vegetables, and dig into my box of warming spices.

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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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Is blockchain the true solution to the OTA challenge or is it merely a silver bullet hope?

EHL Insights

There is the paid search, the SEOs and everything else you pay commission for. This is the landscape at the moment. So, you have as a hotel, you have a Greek salad, which is very tasty, but if you mix it, it doesn't look very constructive. No direct business - Only middlemen”. D.A. President Swiss Hotel Association & Ambassador of Swiss blockchain start-ups.

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Una guía paso a paso sobre cómo abrir un restaurante con un bar en México

The Restaurant Times

Ser un orgulloso propietario de un restaurante, especialmente el de un restaurante con bar, o un bar-restaurante, parece un trabajo glamoroso. Abrir tu propio restaurante es de hecho un negocio gratificante económicamente con altos rendimientos y también se considera más fácil y fascinante que la mayoría de los trabajos. Sin embargo, por glorioso que parezca, también es uno de los negocios más tediosos que existen, con altos riesgos.

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Controlling What You Can: Risk Reduction and Restaurant Technology

Modern Restaurant Management

Controlling the variables in the restaurant industry can feel like a game of whack-a-mole if you don’t have the right tools at your fingertips. Especially in a time where the industry is in flux because of the pandemic, juggling things like food costs, keeping shifts full and food safety can feel more difficult than ever. Fortunately, controlling the variables that can pose a risk to your business are within your grasp.

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What to Make With ‘Vrimp,’ Nestlé’s Cursed New Shrimp Substitute

EATER

Ah yes, a colorful bowl of vrimp and chips. | Nestlé. How many vrimps do you have to eat // before you make your skin turn pink? // eat too much and you’ll get sick // vrimps are pretty rich Tuna might be the chicken of the sea, but it’s safe to say vrimp is the vicken of the — S**t, sorry, I blacked out for a minute there. Let me try again. You’ve obviously heard of shrimp, that small decapod crustacean that tastes uncannily like, you know, shrimp.

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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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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-September 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

The edition of MRM Research Roundup features what feeds us, drive-thru drama, a Tik Tok survey on restaurants and the best cities for beer. The State of What Feeds Us. Bluedot released the fifth installment of the State of What Feeds Us report which has kept tabs on consumer behavior and restaurant habits since the beginning of the health crisis. The findings have offered insight into consumer expectations to support restaurant brands as they work to navigate ongoing operating, social, and econo

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Five Ways to Prepare for Flu Season

Modern Restaurant Management

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), since 2010, the flu has resulted in between 140,000 and 810,000 hospitalizations each year. To help prevent outbreaks and protect building occupants, GSF USA offers tips to consider for the 2021-2022 flu season. “As the pandemic continues, there has been increased worry about the upcoming flu season,” said Troy Bargmann, president, GSF USA. “Fortunately, there are simple steps that facilities can take in prepara

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Meet the Food-Obsessed Drag Queen Launching her Own Line of Dinner Party Accessories

EATER

Steak Diane embracing the Chez Diane aesthetic. | Hunter Abrams/Chez Diane. Steak Diane is the cheeky housewife who wants to show you a good time Back in 2017, Todd Heim stumbled upon a Julia Child cookbook that changed the path of his career. Inside, he found a recipe for steak Diane, the saucy, panfried beefsteak that was said to have been first popularized in the 1930s.

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5-Hour Energy Launches Full-Sized Can With Even More Panic-Inducing Caffeine

EATER

5-Hour Energy. The energy drink market has once again become competitive, with new beverages from Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper, and Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson The first time I had a 5-Hour Energy shot, I thought I was having a heart attack. The second time, I had go to home after one drink at a bar because somehow the combination with alcohol made me feel like I’d taken a dozen tequila shots.

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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