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How a Virtual Supply Chain Identifies Challenges and Solutions for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

While the restaurant sector shut down during the pandemic, food supply chain technologists were working hard to open new avenues to improve automated processes for restaurants. As restaurants reopened to increased costs and staff shortages, automation has become less a future goal than an urgent need. For example, technology exists that allows restaurant operators to take inventory in a matter of minutes, while achieving 99.9-percent accuracy, saving labor, reducing waste, and making food safer

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How To Run an Effective Pre-Shift Meeting

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When it comes to running a restaurant, every shift counts. A bad shift can lead to unhappy customers and disgruntled staff. But it's the good shifts, when the front of house and back of house are flowing like a symphony, when customers are delighted, and the restaurant atmosphere feels effortless—that's the best part about restaurants. The way to run great shifts is to get out ahead and schedule pre-shift meetings.

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What is Slow Tourism? The next big hospitality trend

EHL Insights

The trend of “Slow Travel” has become increasingly popular over recent years, however through COVID19 it has accelerated immensely and has almost become a new norm without people even realising. Slow tourism is forecasted to continue to grow in popularity, becoming an alternative to more traditional holidays and is estimat ed to grow at a 10% compound annual growth rate.

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So, You Want to Get Into the Weed Edibles Business

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Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post via Getty Images. “Gastropod” hosts Nicky Twilley and Cynthia Graber explore where the marijuana industry is heading, for better and for worse On the previous episode of Gastropod , hosts Cynthia Graber and Nicky Twilley bit into the history of pot brownies. Now, on the second episode in their two-part series on edibles, the pair is exploring where the marijuana industry is possibly heading now that weed is legal — or in the process of becoming legal — in

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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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It’s Time to Focus on the Good

Modern Restaurant Management

Looking back on my last few articles, I have focused on facts, on technology and on the hard time that we are all having hiring staff. However, in the past few months, I have run across some incredible stories that are heartwarming and inspiring. They remind us not only that there are great people out there, but also that many of them work for us! The common thread is that each story is about incredible staff and great managers and that, together, they support each other inside and outside of th

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What is Slow Tourism? The next big hospitality trend

EHL Insights

The trend of “Slow Travel” has become increasingly popular over recent years, however through COVID19 it has accelerated immensely and has almost become a new norm without people even realising. Slow tourism is forecasted to continue to grow in popularity, becoming an alternative to more traditional holidays and is estimat ed to grow at a 10% compound annual growth rate.

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‘It’s Not Just Sustenance. Salmon Equals Life.’

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Two women cut salmon into strips at the fish camp on a stretch of the Yukon River called the Rapids, in 2007. | Rick Loomis/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images. For Indigenous Alaskans, recent declines in the local salmon population pose an existential crisis This story was originally published on Civil Eats. In St. Mary’s, Alaska, the people of the Yupiit of Andreafski look to the south wind, the budding tree leaves, and even the formations of migrating birds to discern whether the pulse of salm

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Trends in Restaurant Wall Design

Modern Restaurant Management

The design of a restaurant can provide the ambiance needed to keep customers coming back, even if the building’s space isn’t divided into specific use areas. Restaurant owners can separate the kitchen, dining area, and bar using different techniques with walls, altering the layout of the space to create a better traffic flow and better experience.

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Why Adopting Digital Menus Is Easy And Better With Restaurant POS System

The Restaurant Times

Digital menus are the menus that are presented to customers as soft-copy. They are visible on a screen and generally give them the option to order online. They can be accessed via QR codes, websites, or mobile apps directly by the customers without any assistance from the restaurant staff. The orders are instantly accepted and sent to the kitchen. With such simplicity, you would not need waiters to manually take orders and direct them to the kitchen.

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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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Proven Ways To Establish Restaurant Cost Controls

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The news of minimum wage increases across North America is hardly 'news' these days. As a headline, it's become a familiar refrain, and as a challenge for restaurant owners, it's become a pylon that restaurateurs have had — or will have — to safely navigate around in order to protect margins and establish restaurant cost control. This year, the following states have, or will, introduce new minimum wages that soar above the federal minimum.

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You Know You Can Just Pretend These Foam Hot Dogs Are Vegan, Right PETA?

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Three people in foam hot dog costumes, which may or may not represent vegan hot dogs | Getty. PETA wants the big hot dog costumes at baseball games to be vegan, but surprise! They already are. It’s a known truth that the hot dog race at any baseball game is the best part of the game. Baseball is boring, but watching adults run around in giant foam hot dog costumes, with one inevitably falling over because it’s impossible to maneuver one’s limbs, and then get trampled by the other two as they att

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Craft a Successful PR Response in the First 72 Hours of a Crisis

Modern Restaurant Management

Today’s news cycle is measured in seconds (on a slow day!), and rumors can snowball into a perfect storm. No one wakes up wishing for a PR crisis, but when it hits, it’s imperative to gather your team, follow your crisis plan, think ahead, and set the tone and direction of your response. At Promova, we have worked with clients on various issues like IPO’s, litigation, high-profile executive scandals, data breaches, and more.

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The Growth Menu: Saudi Arabia’s Booming Restaurant Industry

The Restaurant Times

Foods Gate Company is a leading F&B firm based in Saudi Arabia that creates, builds, and operates modern concepts and cuisines. Mr. Aldrees was always passionate about food and culture and dreamed of sharing his passion with the country and introducing different cuisines to the Saudi market. Before starting Foods Gate, Aldrees started his career in the financial sector with Samba Bank, and later Alawal Bank.

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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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6 Best Restaurant CRM Systems Compared

Eat Restaurant Management

Building strong customer relationships has now become the key to restaurant success. The better your relationship with the guest, the more likely they are to become loyal customers of your brand. Given that j ust a 5% increase in repeat customers can increase restaurant revenue up to 95%, it’s not something that can be ignored any longer.

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The Best Summer Tomato Recipes, According to Eater Editors

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Natasha Breen/REDA&CO/Universal Images Group via Getty Images. What to do with ripe tomatoes? The salad, sauce, and pasta recipes that make the most of summer’s greatest bounty. With all due respect to stone fruit and watermelon, there’s no food that screams Peak Summer more than the tomato. It’s right now — during the hottest days of August — that tomatoes are at their ripened perfection on the vine, smelling slightly like grass baked with sunshine and nearly ready to burst with juiciness;

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How To Invest in the Perfect Kitchen Equipment for Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

When you’re starting a new commercial food business, you’ll need a range of equipment depending on the nature and type of your business. Choosing the right commercial kitchen equipment for your establishment is essential. With the right equipment, you can control unnecessary expenses, maintain health and safety regulations, and prevent mishaps in your kitchen.

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Importancia del diseño del restaurante para aumentar la eficiencia de su restaurante

The Restaurant Times

Muchos factores influyen en la garantía de una excelente experiencia para el cliente. Si bien siempre nos enfocamos en la comida y el servicio, a menudo pasamos por alto el diseño del restaurante, que en realidad juega un papel crucial en la experiencia general del cliente. También se sabe que el diseño de interiores de restaurantes influye en el comportamiento de los clientes al hacer pedidos.

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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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Designing the Ultimate Cocktail Space for 2021’s Evolving Expectations

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2020, the pandemic forced over 111,000 bars and restaurants in the United States to close permanently, severely impacting the drinking and dining scene abandoned last winter. Now, many are looking forward to not only returning to their favorite haunts, but to exploring the new establishments that have opened outside of the confines of their apartment.

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The Atlanta Chef Creating Southern Barbecue Sides Inspired by Korean Banchan

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Ryan Fleisher. Chef Jiyeon Lee of Heirloom Market BBQ draws inspiration from traditional Korean dining and flavors [link].

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How I Got My Job: Designing NYC’s Coolest Restaurant Merch and Food Labels

EATER

From eye-catching labels for chile sauce to restaurant wallpaper, Overice founder Meijun Li translates culinary vision into visual design In How I Got My Job , folks from across the food and restaurant industry answer Eater’s questions about, well, how they got their job. Today’s installment: Meijun Li. Restaurant merch is having a serious moment. As restaurateurs got creative to make up for lost income during the pandemic, many saw opportunity in selling more than just graphic tees and totes to

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The 33 Essential Copenhagen Restaurants

EATER

Seasonal smørrebrød from Møntergade | Møntergade [Facebook]. From René Redzepi’s pandemic burger restaurant to historic spots for smørrebrød and schnapps, here’s where to dine and drink in Copenhagen After weathering several painful pandemic shutdowns, Copenhagen’s dining scene has somehow emerged more varied than ever. The institutions that set off the Danish capital’s culinary boom a decade ago now share the spotlight with stellar bakeries, some of Europe’s best wine bars, a wealth of smørrebr

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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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Eater Is Hiring a Texas Reporting Fellow. Is It You?

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Valentina’s Tex-Mex BBQ’s Real Deal Holyfield breakfast taco | Robert J. Lerma/EATX. [link].

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South Park’s Trey Parker and Matt Stone Are Buying Casa Bonita, but for What?

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Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post via Getty Images. “Because they can” isn’t a satisfying answer On August 13 Colorado Gov. Jared Polis sat down with two middle-aged dads in an 11-minute livestream to celebrate the 24th season of the primetime cartoon South Park , which Polis characterized as covering “the good, the bad, and the ugly about Colorado, about America, really, about ourselves.

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This Lamb and Vegetable Stew Recipe Is Ideal for Year-Round, Hands-Off Cooking

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Who couldn’t use a hearty, go-to dinner that basically cooks itself Weather-wise, it may feel like this is absolutely not the time of year to be eating stew. But we’d argue that regardless of the season, there’s always a good occasion to prepare a meal that doesn’t require much standing over the stove. For chef Ryan Cook — the executive chef of Minneapolis-based projects Keep It Grand , Paris Dining Club, and Wkndr — the vegetable-studded lamb stew below is the perfect answer to the question of

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‘The White Lotus’ Shows What Happens When Service Workers Are Pushed Over the Edge

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Image courtesy of HBO. Every service worker is just one a **e customer away from losing their minds On Sunday, HBO Now released the finale of The White Lotus , Mike White’s irreverent-yet-poignant series about the machinations and dramas of a luxury hotel in Hawaii. [Spoilers to follow.]. As it turned out, the box of human remains being carted onto the airplane in the first moments of the premiere was never really the point of the series.

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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.