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Five Benefits of Outsourcing Your Restaurant’s Digital Marketing Efforts

Modern Restaurant Management

As a restaurant owner, digital marketing can be a daunting task that takes up valuable time, energy, and resources. Day-to-day demands – coupled with all of the FOH and BOH duties – can be simply too overwhelming for many small restaurant owners. Most simply do not have the time needed to research digital marketing strategies, let alone implement them.

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[New] 7shifts Hiring Tools to Help Get Through the Labor Shortage

7 Shifts

If you're having trouble finding great people to work in your restaurant, you're not alone. There is a labor shortage impacting the restaurant industry, which has made the already difficult task of hiring even more challenging. Over the course of the pandemic, some restaurant workers found jobs in new industries, left their cities, or are looking for something new.

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If Restaurants Can Build a Sidewalk Shed, They Can Accommodate Disabled Diners

EATER

Glenn Harvey. Restaurants have a storied history of neglecting ADA guidelines. As they reopen post-pandemic, there’s even less excuse for them to do so. This is Eater Voices , where chefs, restaurateurs, writers, and industry insiders share their perspectives about the food world, tackling a range of topics through the lens of personal experience. Ever been to a restaurant that shares your name?

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Limited Menus: An Ideal Way to Cut Costs and Boost Restaurant Sales

The Restaurant Times

Creating a menu is a crucial task for dining establishments. Deciding on what all to include in the menu can be tricky. However, a bigger menu is not always better. In fact, it is advisable to keep the menu short from the point of view of controlling operating costs and improving customer experience. As revealed by a research study conducted at Columbia University , a limited menu having fewer options eases the process of decision making for the customers.

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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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Is More Delivery/Takeout on Your Menu? Remove Food Safety Risks—Digitally

Modern Restaurant Management

When the COVID-19 pandemic began in the U.S., a multi-site restaurant operator with more than 200 locations that was shifting to takeout only decided to evaluate its already robust food safety system. The company had installed sensors to monitor its 700+ refrigeration units and flag food temperature “incidents” in real time. Doing some forensics into their records, management realized that over a five-month period they had received over 14,000 alerts to potential problems.

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Salt Fruit Summer

EATER

Lomtong Monrudee /Shutterstock. A spoonful of sugar may help the medicine go down, but a sprinkle of salt lifts fruit to new heights This post originally appeared in the June 21, 2021 edition of The Move , a place for Eater’s editors and writers to reveal their recommendations and pro dining tips. Subscribe now. During a recent Christmas, I was in my mother’s Palestinian hometown of Bethlehem in the West Bank, enjoying a breakfast of toast with zaaroor jam, the last fruit still growing in her fa

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ESG in Hotel Real Estate: Systemic solutions for a systemic problem

EHL Insights

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) reported that in 2019, emissions from building operations had reached record-high levels and estimated that direct building carbon emissions must be halved by 2030 in order to reach 2050 net-zero targets. Meanwhile, from the hotel sector’s standpoint, the situation is not anymore rosy: as the industry’s global footprint continues to grow rapidly, hotels will need to reduce their absolute carbon emissions by 66% by 2030 and 90% by 2050 , to avoid a

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Navigating Talent Gaps Across the Foodservice Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of MRM's "Ask the Expert” features advice from Buyers Edge Platform. Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. As restaurants open back up, operators are ready to hire, and in some cases, rehire, employees – but many are finding it difficult to find candidates willing to return to work, and the search for good talent is tougher than expected.

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A Guide To Social Media Marketing For Restaurants

Eat Restaurant Management

With a whopping 4.33 Billion active users, social media is slowly taking over the world. To put it into perspective, that constitutes 91% of the total internet users across the globe. Given that this number has gone up by 13% in the last year, it’s safe to say that social media marketing is here to stay.

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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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The Activists Enlisting Bartenders in the Fight Against Drug Overdoses

EATER

KEREM YUCEL/AFP via Getty Images. Harm Redux HTX, a group of harm reduction activists, is working with bars all over the state to educate bartenders on how to help someone who is experiencing an overdose [link].

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Increasing Your Restaurant Delivery Profits

Restaurant Engine

The pandemic presented an opportunity for restaurant delivery services. Did you know that more than 60% of consumers in the United States say they order food for delivery once a week? For most of your restaurant customers, delivery is an expected service. Today’s diners want convenience. They don’t want to worry about going somewhere to pick up food – they want you to bring it to them.

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Four Reasons Why Mobile Order and Pay Can Ease Staffing Shortage Pressure

Modern Restaurant Management

With restrictions easing, customers are excitedly returning to their favorite restaurants. Yet, nine in ten operators predict issues with recruitment at a time which is essential for our industry's recovery. So just how do you meet this return of demand while operating with a smaller team? Mobile order and pay solutions are a cost-effective way to support the current skilled staff you have to deal with peak periods while also helping to maximize sales.

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Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants provides ‘ridiculously personal experiences’ with OpenTable

OpenTable

Hospitality is at the heart of many restaurants’ ethos—and for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants it’s the… The post Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants provides ‘ridiculously personal experiences’ with OpenTable appeared first on Open for Business.

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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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My Endless Search for Ximbó, One of the Rarest Forms of Barbacoa

EATER

Wonho Frank Lee. Ximbó — a rare form of chicken barbacoa — which, in the Indigenous Otomi language of Hñahñu Otomi, means “maguey stalks,” is hidden in the Bay Area [link].

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Hotel industry: a wave of bankruptcies remains possible in Switzerland

EHL Insights

With a 40% drop in the number of overnight stays in 2020, the Swiss hotel sector is on the verge of suffocation. An exceptional season this summer, however, could limit the damage.

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The Ghost Kitchen Opportunity (Podcast)

Modern Restaurant Management

Laws and regulations for Ghost Kitchens are the focus of this episode of The Main Course as host Barbara Castiglia speaks with Brett Buterick, Esq. “Ghost kitchens provide an opportunity to really expand a brand or get a product in front of customers that they otherwise couldn’t because of lower resources,” Buterick said. However, the concept is so popular that even big brands are getting into the virtual kitchen model.

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Sistemas de exhibición de cocina: optimice las operaciones de la cocina de su restaurante y brinde facilidad al personal

The Restaurant Times

Los sistemas de visualización de cocina (KDS) son un sistema de visualización de pedidos e información en el backend de la cocina para aumentar la eficiencia del restaurante. Los sistemas de exhibición de cocina son cada vez más necesarios y famosos para los restaurantes modernos, especialmente los restaurantes de servicio rápido cuyo modelo de negocio gira en torno a brindar servicios rápidos a los clientes.

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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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Why Restaurants Feel Trapped By Delivery Apps

EATER

Shutterstock /David Tonelson. Can’t live with them, can’t survive without them The pandemic offered a huge boost to third-party delivery companies like DoorDash and Uber Eats as brick and mortar restaurants around the country were forced to close. Revenue for the four biggest apps doubled from 2019 to 2020, and the market continues to grow. But is that a good thing?

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Protect Your Business From Costly Hail Damage

Modern Restaurant Management

Did you know the region from Texas to Wyoming, known as “Hail Alley,” receives more hailstorms than any other part of the country? Texas has consistently ranked at the top of the list of major hail events each year with 872 in 2019 and 601 in 2020. The damaging hail season begins mid-April, running through the summer and into September. Hailstorms are known for causing significant damage, wreaking financial havoc on individuals and business owners.

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Is It Time to Reevaluate Your Restaurant or Bar Insurance?

Modern Restaurant Management

The world looked very different one year ago. Just weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic with more questions than answers, every industry was trying to figure out just how to move forward while still remaining safe, and keeping their staff and customers safe as well. One thing is for sure, those in the restaurant industry are well-poised for resiliency in the face of challenge — and they have overcome some real hurdles in the past year.

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Beware of Brands That Love Queer People’s Dollars More Than Queer People

EATER

Shawn Goldberg /Shutterstock. Your annual reminder that just because a company slaps a rainbow on a product during Pride doesn’t mean it supports the community During Pride month one year when I was in high school, I got my underage hands on a limited-edition vodka bottle — one of the ones with a rainbow label, its contents mostly gone. Even when the bottle itself was empty, I tucked it away in the back of my closet, and kept it there for years: at the time, my family didn’t know I was gay.

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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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The End of Takeout Cocktails Is Nigh

EATER

Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images. New York is ending its program after 15 months, an ominous sign for similar programs around the country [link].

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Some Good Amazon Prime Day Cooking Deals This Year

EATER

Watch this space for deals on kitchen appliances, cookware, and more Prime Day , Amazon’s annual sale for Amazon Prime members, is here. This year, the two-day event kicks off today, June 21, and wraps up on the 22nd. And for those who have been in the market for the kinds of household goods Amazon reliably stocks — e.g. blenders, air fryers, and utilitarian cookware — now’s the time to consider what might be worth adding to cart.

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‘Bursting Bubbles’ Is What Happens When Boba Goes Mainstream

EATER

Sonic’s Bursting Bubbles drinks | Sonic. Sonic and Dunkin’ are both introducing boba-esque drinks this summer Since the ’90s, Americans have developed a taste for boba, aka bubble tea — a variety of drinks, often-but-not-always-tea-based, filled with black tapioca pearls that originated in Taiwan and are now enjoyed the world over. First, Taiwanese-Americans and other members of the Asian diaspora filled boba shops in Asian communities, turning an affinity for boba into a marker of identity, for

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For Transgender Uber Eats Drivers, ‘Right to Pride’ Is a Long-Overdue Change in Policy

EATER

Shutterstock. Transgender drivers say their safety concerns have gone unchecked. Now, Uber claims it’s listening. On June 1, with Pride Month in full swing, Uber rolled out Right to Pride , an initiative designed to “empower a better experience for our LGBTQIA+ community, and particularly the transgender community,” according to the company’s website.

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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