Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 22, 2022

Consumers continue to be hit hard by inflation as we see prices skyrocket for a variety of goods. This was especially true in June, when inflation soared to 9.1% with the indexes for gasoline, shelter, and food being the largest contributors (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ) – marking the fastest pace since November 1981. These high prices are certainly taking a toll on consumer spending, which will eventually change their restaurant dining habits.

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InnQuest

AUGUST 25, 2022

GuestTouch, a leading guest experience and reputation management solution for hotels has announced a partnership with InnQuest to provide hotels with integrated guest services. InnQuest is a leading software platform in the vertical market developing solutions for the hospitality industry. Its products include hotel property management software , channel management system , and hotel customer relationship management systems.

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EATER

AUGUST 24, 2022

Lille Allen/Eater. In June, a union filed nine Unfair Labor Practice complaints against an Amy’s plant in San Jose. By July, the company announced the plant would close. What really stood out to Ruby Luna about Amy’s Kitchen was the message. “They said, ‘We are like family here,’ and when they said that, they made me feel like I was going to be part of a family work environment,” says Luna, a former Amy’s Kitchen employee.

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Sculpture Hospitality

AUGUST 25, 2022

When it comes to managing your restaurant inventory , there are many different metrics that you need to be aware of. One of those metrics is your inventory turnover ratio.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2022

There is no question that the past two years have been a rollercoaster ride for the restaurant industry and the world at large (in fact, “rollercoaster ride” might be an understatement). Though much ink has been spilled over the difficult hurdles restaurants survived — and thrived — through, it’s also important to highlight the positive changes that are transforming the industry, and that includes technology.

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EATER

AUGUST 25, 2022

Releases like Hetty McKinnon’s To Asia, With Love and Hannah Che’s The Vegan Chinese Kitchen give cooks a chance to tell specific stories To cook food that is Chinese and vegan is no new thing. As Hannah Che’s The Vegan Chinese Kitchen , due from Clarkson Potter next month , makes clear, plant-based cooking in China is rooted in tradition so long and so rich that what Che has put forth is just one branch of it.

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Restaurant Engine

AUGUST 24, 2022

Website accessiblity is key to succeeding at doorstep delivery. Food delivery has increased exponentially over the last few years, and it certainly looks like it is here to stay. People like the convenience of doorstep delivery, and in our culture of getting things when we want them, many people love the ability to order from their favorite restaurants at any time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 23, 2022

Our hands can do a lot in the kitchen. They can knead dough, slice vegetables, stir delectable sauces, shred cheese and mold chocolate — among hundreds of other things. However, like a handyman needs their screwdriver or drill, a chef needs to invest in their tools of the trade. For some this could be a mixer; for others it may be a slicer. However, a food processor is one tool that many chefs may underestimate the value of for their kitchen.

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Sculpture Hospitality

AUGUST 23, 2022

Restaurant inventory management is the process of monitoring your food and beverage stock to gain better control and visibility over your inventory.

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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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EATER

AUGUST 24, 2022

S**t on a shingle. | Shutterstock. There’s something undeniably fun about food names that seemingly have little to do with food On busy nights when I was growing up, it was not uncommon to watch my mom brown a pound of ground beef on the stove, then add flour, milk, Cajun seasoning, and cream of mushroom soup to create a pasty gloop to be eaten over slices of toasted sandwich bread.

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 26, 2022

Whether you are the owner of a fine dining restaurant, quick-service restaurant, food truck, or coffee shop, you will need restaurant management apps to streamline your business operations and unlock potential revenue in 2022. These apps enable you to centralize different facets of your restaurant’s day-to-day activities, such as accepting online orders, ringing up customers, managing payroll, and tracking performance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 23, 2022

With inflation hitting the nation hard, restaurants are feeling a significant impact as guests become more judicious about where, when, and how much they spend. Restaurants themselves are impacted by many of the same pressures – from rising food costs to freight and labor supply. For restaurant businesses positioned for growth, economic uncertainty has the potential to slow the cadence of deal-making.

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EHL Insights

AUGUST 25, 2022

Defining and cultivating customer essential experiences is a growing priority for any marketeer. The notion of experience is emerging as a basis for crafting high quality client services and meaningful, long-lasting relationships. As the world renowned business management consultant, Chris LoCurto, states: “Customer Experience Management - The art and science of coaxing lifetime loyalty from daily client interaction.”.

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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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EATER

AUGUST 22, 2022

Edmond Fallot sources entirely local products to make its mustard Many people in France population are panicking right now over an ongoing mustard shortage , but Marc Desarmenien, third-generation director of Edmond Fallot, the oldest Dijon mustard factory in France, is surprisingly not one of them. “Our independent, family-owned mustard production is the only one that uses 100 percent French mustard seed from the region,” Desarmenien says, noting that its competitors source 80 percent of their

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Guest Experience: Lodging Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2022

CHICAGO—According to the 2021-2022 APPA National Pet Owners Survey, there are more pet owners than ever before and 25 million dog owners seeking out pet-friendly hotels. Hyatt supports travelers by offering pet-friendly stays at over 500 hotels globally. A variety of properties welcome guests’ dogs with parks, dog-friendly patios, pet beds, dog menus, and a few resident canine ambassadors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 24, 2022

While restaurant staffing levels increased across the U.S. in recent months (a net 1.9 million jobs were added), total industry employment remained below pre-pandemic levels in the majority of the states. The question remains: Where are restaurants going to find enough people to fill those jobs? There is a myth surrounding traditional outsourcing models amongst small businesses, such as in the restaurant industry, that they are too small to take advantage of the global talent market.

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Adora POS

AUGUST 25, 2022

Running a restaurant is full of ups and downs. As wonderful as this business can be, the reality every owner is all too familiar with is that economic downturns hit the hospitality industry hard. However, just because times are tough, it doesn’t mean all is lost—there are still plenty of ways your business can stay profitable.

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EATER

AUGUST 22, 2022

Shutterstock. Psychobiotics, the science that links food to mental health, seems like a new mode of thinking. But its history goes back centuries. Can what you eat actually change your mind? Spend any time in the mental health and wellness corners of social media, and the answer seems to be a resounding yes : influencers all over the internet preach the gospel of using probiotics and diet to treat everything from depression and anxiety to PTSD.

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SiteMinder

AUGUST 24, 2022

The famous La Flora Group of hotels in Phang Nga Province, Thailand, offers three hotels that have been created under different concepts but in the same area of “Khao Lak”, which is a popular destination for Thai and foreign tourists surrounded by lush mountains and clear blue sea. La Flora Khao Lak, the group’s first hotel, opened in 2006, blending with the nature of Thailand’s southern atmosphere.

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Are Morch

AUGUST 25, 2022

Digital marketing is essential across every industry today. If your company or brand does not. The post How Hotels Should Market for Gen Z Guests appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.

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Metasphere

AUGUST 23, 2022

The millennials hotel crowd is a key demographic for many establishments. As this generation is now entering their prime spending years, they've got a lot of disposable income to spend on things like travel and leisure. But marketing your hotel to the Millennials can be difficult. Because, unlike its prior generations, they have their own beliefs, value different things - and use different marketing channels.

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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

AUGUST 26, 2022

A beloved cooking fat in India, ghee’s virtues and uses are numerous When my little one started eating solids, my pantry was overtaken by an uninterrupted supply of ghee. The sudden invasion was caused by the matriarchs of the family, who wanted to ensure that I fed the infant only homemade, rather than store-bought, ghee. Steel canisters poured in from their kitchens to ours, enough to last a few months.

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Service that Sells

AUGUST 22, 2022

You’ve probably already heard about tuning servers in to WII-FM to increase sales and raise tips. When you show servers “What’s-In-It-For-Me?” to improve performance, everyone makes more money. You can use the same WII-FM strategy to improve training success. Designing your training program from your staff’s perspective will help employees see that training isn’t something they have to do, it’s something they want to do.

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SiteMinder

AUGUST 22, 2022

Sydney, Australia – SiteMinder (ASX:SDR) has today released its results for the 12 months ended 30 June 2022 (FY22), demonstrating continued reacceleration in the business. Sankar Narayan, CEO and MD at SiteMinder said: “The most pleasing aspect of our FY22 performance has been the team’s successful execution of our ambitious new initiatives, laying the foundations for SiteMinder to scale and sustain high organic growth.

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Are Morch

AUGUST 23, 2022

With the hotel industry gradually adapting to the cultural changes, they are also getting ready. The post The Benefits of Offering a Hotel Gym appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.

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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.