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Innovative Technology Allowed Emerging Canadian Franchise to Expand Into US

Modern Restaurant Management

While U.S. foodservice brands frequently expand into Canada, the reverse is less common. Why? The simple reason is: technology. Many Canadian restaurant brands hit an immediate wall when they attempt to adapt to the United States’ tech-forward approach to operations. Now, with consumer behavior increasingly shifting toward intuitive and automated restaurant experiences, Canadian brands are faced with the need for the support, flexibility and efficiency of the right technology suite in orde

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Time Clock Rules for Hourly Employees

7 Shifts

Overtime, clocking in, rounding hours, and local regulations can make restaurant payroll a nightmare. Labor is one of the largest expenses in the industry, and mistakes can irreparably damage a restaurant's reputation and bottom line. Restaurant managers need to adhere to time clock rules for hourly employees to ensure every time a paycheck is processed, it's accurate.

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Portland Restaurant Workers Say Customer Attacks Are at an All-Time High

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Molly J. Smith / EPDX. As diners seek a return to normalcy, servers and chefs are bearing the brunt of vitriolic responses to safety measures for the pandemic still in progress [link].

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Restaurants Need To Stop “Killing With Kindness”

The Restaurant Manifesto

Accommodating undeserving guests is a hospitality construct that needs to die. The post Restaurants Need To Stop “Killing With Kindness” 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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Defects in Buildings: What Restaurant Owners Need to Know

Modern Restaurant Management

In light of the recent Surfside condominium collapse of Champlain Towers South, many building owners and tenants are evaluating the condition of their buildings, including deferred maintenance items and potential construction and design defects. Restaurant owners should likewise be concerned about the condition of their premises. Construction defects can devastatingly affect revenue and raise health and safety concerns for patrons and employees.

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The Ultimate Guide to Tequila

EATER

Are you a silver, reposado, or an añejo kind of drinker? Tequila is unique in its versatility. Open-air fermented blancos can have the wild essences of mezcal, while extra añejos are smooth and as pleasing as sweet, woody XO cognacs. But tequila is an often-misunderstood spirit in the United States, despite the fact that a staggering 80 percent of the tequila from Mexico’s five tequila-producing regions is sold and consumed in the U.S.

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How to communicate CSR effectively on social media?

EHL Insights

When a business communicates its practices of corporate social responsibility via social media platforms, how effective and impactful is this communication on its audience?

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National Restaurant Association Mid-Year State of the Industry Report

Modern Restaurant Management

Despite a steady trend of job creation in the first half of the year, eating and drinking places are still nearly one million jobs, or eight percent, below pre-pandemic employment levels and the restaurants and accommodations sector have one of the highest levels of unfilled job openings of any industry, according to a mid-year supplement to the 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry Report from the Natonal Restaurant Association.

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Little Italy Pioneers The Art Of Excellent Customer Service

The Restaurant Times

Anmol Mehta, Managing Partner, Little Italy UAE, has over 8 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Starting his career as a dishwasher, he is now the Managing Director of Little Italy UAE. He has made a name for himself with his ‘can do’ attitude, extreme passion for customer service and creating innovative strategies for the restaurant industry.

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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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Salad CEO Bravely Proposes Salad as Solution to Relentless Global Pandemic

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Sweetgreen/Facebook. Sir, this is literally a Sweetgreen Shutting up is literally free, but then again, so is posting on LinkedIn, where Jonathan Neman, co-founder and CEO of Sweetgreen, recently published a post — which he then took down after Vice pointed it out — essentially blaming fat people for the ravages of the pandemic and calling on the government to create a “health mandate.

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National Food Safety Education Month: How to Mitigate Foodborne Illnesses

Modern Restaurant Management

September is National Food Safety Education Month. This month, put food safety first and take steps to help prevent food poisoning from occurring. Data from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) estimates that 48 million cases of foodborne illnesses occur annually, resulting in around 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. Learning the simple rules of safe conduct when meal prepping can save your establishment from the negative fallout that can occur if a patron gets sick.

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Using Location-Based Advertising with Text Message Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

Businesses have long searched for ways to optimize communications to specifically target people in close proximity with advertisements. It’s why marketers will spend up to $38.7 billion on location-based marketing in 2022. Eighty-four percent already use this type of marketing because it works. Consider the following: Data shows 83 percent of marketers feel their campaigns are more effective with location-based marketing and see higher response rates.

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Unlock Customer Loyalty with Digital CX: Three Ways Restaurants Can Take Action

Modern Restaurant Management

There’s no doubt the coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc on the restaurant industry, making the past fifteen months a never-ending uphill battle. Amid the chaos of mandatory lockdowns and wavering safety regulations, only the most adaptable were able to stay afloat. In fact, nearly one in six restaurants closed their doors in some capacity last 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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Baker Stacey Mei Yan Fong Makes 50 Pies for All 50 States

EATER

Using local ingredients and inspiration from regional dishes, Fong has made a pie to represent every state in the U.S. What does a Missouri-themed pie taste like? Or a pie representing New Jersey? Stacey Mei That’s what Yang Fong started 50 Pies for 50 States, her project to bake a pie representing each U.S. state , to find out. Fong started the project in 2016 when she was in the process of obtaining her permanent residency in the U.S.

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The Best Recipes for Your Labor Day Weekend Party, According to Eater Editors

EATER

Ekaterina Kondratova /Shutterstock. The best recipes to make over Labor Day weekend are summery, easy, and make the most out of the season’s best ingredients Labor Day weekend is almost upon us, and you might find yourself in the position of hosting or attending one last summer dinner party, barbecue, or porch hang. But we’re also in the languid depths of the season’s end, so if you, like us, are trying to maximize the deliciousness and minimize the stress of entertaining, look no further.

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This Simple Dishwasher Magnet Is an Argument Ender

EATER

A $7 tool that means not having to ask “Are the dishes clean or dirty?” a million times a day I always think of dishwashers as argument enders. There’s really no point in fighting over dishes if you have a machine that cleans them for you. And while I believe everyone in a household should put dirty dishes into the machine as soon as they’re done eating, having a dishwasher means that even if I do have to do someone else’s dishes (or if they have to do mine), the task is just not that onerous.

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Michelle Zauner’s Guide to Dining in Eugene, Oregon

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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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Eleven Madison Park Isn’t Ready to Be a World-Class Vegan Restaurant

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How to Help New Orleans in the Wake of Hurricane Ida

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NYC Restaurants Left Reeling After Hurricane Ida Slams City With Historic Floods

EATER

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How Can A POS Software Transform Restaurant Management System?

The Restaurant Times

Since the 1970s, the US restaurant industry has witnessed healthy growth. The immense developments in the F&B industry are a major contributor to the booming US economy. The country has more than 1 million operating restaurant locations as of 2021, employing 15.6 million workers. Surviving in such an intensely competitive environment demands competency and streamlined operations.

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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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Technology That Will Build The Future Of Restaurants

The Restaurant Times

The restaurant industry has changed dramatically over the past two years, with technology playing a significant role. Restaurateurs today are more interested in building a sustainable business that will last beyond the blips and continue to thrive in challenging situations. Hence, technology-first business models such as cloud kitchens are only expected to become more prevalent in the coming years.

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How Robots Are Ushering The Next Reality For The US Restaurant Industry

The Restaurant Times

Advanced technology is opening newer avenues for USA restaurateurs. Post-digitization, robots are emerging as the new frontiers of the US restaurant industry. From topping pizzas to waiter-ing and delivery, robots are now managing virtually every other aspect a restaurant might involve. In fact, with the increased affordability of restaurants, robots have now become a run-of-the-mill in the US. .

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Inside the Urban Farm Cultivating the Means to Fight Food Insecurity in Chicago

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We’re Getting Rid of Starred Restaurant Reviews at Eater

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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