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Best Practices for Launching Online Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants are facing new and evolving challenges resulting from today’s complex circumstances. Some of those challenges, particularly for smaller, local restaurants, include implementing online ordering, creating a digital presence, and offering delivery for the first time. Even before current events arose, online ordering capabilities and digital touchpoints were becoming nearly ubiquitous.

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After Rushing to Reopen Amid COVID-19, States Restrict Bars and Restaurants Once Again

EATER

Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images. As coronavirus cases spike, Texas, Florida, and Idaho are among the first states to restrict restaurants and bars a second time As more states allow restaurants and bars to offer outdoor or limited capacity indoor, dining, the country has seen a massive spike in COVID-19 cases. It’s not quite a second wave — the first wave never ended — but the rising cases almost directly coincided with the reopening of businesses.

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Stop Lionizing White Restaurateurs Like Danny Meyer

The Restaurant Manifesto

It’s time to reconsider our blind faith in white restaurant owners as the standard bearers of the hospitality industry. The post Stop Lionizing White Restaurateurs Like Danny Meyer appeared first on THE RESTAURANT MANIFESTO.

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Chuck E. Cheese Parent Company Bankrupt; 266 Locations to Remain Open

Restaurant Engine

CEC Entertainment, the parent of Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizzas, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as a result of losses incurred by the coronavirus pandemic. Reuters reports , “sales plunged after restaurants were forced to close as lockdowns were put in place. Chuck E. Cheese was hit especially hard owing to its children’s party and games venues.” CEC Entertainment has been owned by private equity giant Apollo Global Management since 2014.

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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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Safety First: Welcoming Restaurant Employees Back

Modern Restaurant Management

Over the past few months, many restaurants made difficult decisions to reduce their workforce and apply a strict delivery and takeout format or pause operations entirely due to COVID-19. As the fight against COVID-19 continues, more of those same restaurants have started considering—and even implementing—new plans for welcoming employees and customers back for in-person dining.

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Grow Your Restaurant’s Market Share in Saudi Arabia With a Separate Delivery-Only Restaurant Menu

The Restaurant Times

In the past few years, there has been a steady rise in the popularity of the food delivery business. Considering the demand in the food delivery segment, restaurant operators are increasingly establishing online ordering websites and mobile applications. According to research, there has been a quarterly growth of 15 percent in the number of daily online food orders.

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The $120 Billion Restaurants Act of 2020 Cannot Solve Restaurateurs’ $200 Billion Problem

Restaurant Engine

Congress is actively advancing the Restaurants Act of 2020 which could add $120 billion in funds to stabilize the restaurant industry. Even if it is signed into law, however, there are some critical mathematics below regarding the food service industry that will be well worth the reader’s attention. There are over one million eating and drinking businesses in the U.S., of which 658,000 are restaurants and bars, of which 500,000 are independently owned, of which 25% to 80% could close by th

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This is How the Restaurant Industry Will Flourish Post-COVID-19

Modern Restaurant Management

Over the past few months, the world has had to deal with a phenomenon it really never expected. The disruption that the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the world has changed consumers’ lives, and its fingerprints will remain for a long time. Consumers have had to alter their lifestyles and the way they think, down to their most basic habits – including thinking twice before daring to order food.

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Idaho Finds That Going to Bars, Not Going to Protests, Is Causing COVID-19 Spikes

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Photo: Kzenon /Shutterstock. Plus, high levels of arsenic were found in Whole Foods bottled water brand, and more news to start your day Crowded bars contribute more to coronavirus spread than protests and vigils do. Demonstrations and bar visits — in Ada County, Idaho, two kinds of outings that illustrate how drastically different SARS-CoV-2 transmission can look in contrasting environments across the United States.

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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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Starting A Cloud Kitchen In The UAE? Here Is A Checklist That Will Keep You On Track

The Restaurant Times

The food delivery market is booming, and the online food delivery segment is projected to grow to $365 billion by 2030 globally. Going by the food delivery statistics in the UAE, the food delivery sector is expected to grow at an annual rate of 6% and likely to continue for the next five years. Considering the high rentals and the thin profit margins of a traditional restaurant, many foodservice operators are now pivoting towards an online delivery model or cloud kitchen model that is more profi

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Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Delivery Services – UberEats, GrubHub, PostMates and DoorDash

Restaurant Engine

Getting food delivered provides ease for your customer and increases loyalty. Restaurant food delivery sales are expected to generate at least $200 billion by 2025, but it can be difficult to find an apples-to-apples comparison of their fees. The comparison below helps to evaluate the true costs of using GrubHub (including Seamless, Eats24, Tapingo, and LevelUp), UberEats , PostMates, and DoorDash (including Caviar and Mercato).

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How Restaurant Operators Can Optimize their POS Investment in the COVID-19 Environment

Modern Restaurant Management

There have been many industries that have had to adjust to the new reality of COVID-19, but likely none have been more dramatically impacted than the restaurant industry. Restaurants are slowly reopening to an entirely new set of business circumstances including a laundry list of state mandates, a wary public, and an economic hangover. There’s one question that’s now on the minds of operators everywhere: … Despite these conditions, the expectations placed on restaurant operator

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Dreyer’s Will Change Eskimo Pie Name, Admitting ‘the Term Is Derogatory’

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An archival image of the Eskimo Pie’s Fudge Pie packaging, featuring the brand’s eponymous character. | Photo: National Museum of American History, Archives Center. Plus, China suspends imports of Tyson chicken over coronavirus concerns, and other news to start the day Eskimo Pie is the latest brand to announce a name change amid racial equity conversation.

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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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This week in restaurant news: new relief bill, outdoor dining, F&W Best New Restaurants

OpenTable

Every week we’re rounding up some of our favorite articles with trends and tidbits from the world of restaurants. Tell us: what made your reading list this week? Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Provide $120B in Relief for Restaurants – The Hill. Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi and Earl Blumenauer of Oregon introduced a bill this week to support struggling independent restaurants and bars with a $120 billion fund.

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NYC Restaurant Reopenings: Parking Lots and Sidewalk Takeovers

Restaurant Engine

Restaurants in New York City reopened on Monday, June 22, as part of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Phase 2 Plan. Al fresco (outdoor) dining returned for 27,000 permitted restaurants throughout New York City and Long Island. “Phase Two of reopening is officially underway, New York City!” celebrated Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday morning. Restaurant industry analyst Kate Krader shared her thoughts on the opening day on national radio. “I think a lot of the merchants were delighted that

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Local Spotlight: How COVID-19 Affected One Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Bryan Mecozzi owns Black Iron Bystro, a semi-casual, eclectic restaurant located just south of Buffalo in Blasdell, New York. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Mecozzi suddenly found his business and his employees’ livelihoods on the line. While he didn’t know if he’d eventually have to close his doors indefinitely, Mecozzi did know that he wasn’t ready to give up on the successful business he had built.

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Restaurants Across the Country Are Closing After Workers Test Positive for COVID-19

EATER

As states begin to allow restaurants to reopen, service industry workers are again at high risk of catching and spreading the novel coronavirus People are understandably tired of staring at the same four walls and eating the same four (or maybe five) dishes for months on end. And as restaurants reopen, diners have jumped at the chance to sit in a restaurant’s dining room, or on a patio, and eat something — anything — new.

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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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How to Turn Your FOH Staff into Delivery Drivers

7 Shifts

With COVID-19 shutting down businesses worldwide in 2020, restaurants were forced to shut down their dining rooms and pivot to off-site dining only—takeout and delivery. There are two main options when it comes to opening your restaurant for delivery. The first option is to use a third-party delivery app like UberEats and Doordash, and while they’re great options to increase your restaurant’s reach, they are known to charge a large percentage of the total bill—often upwards of 20-30% in order to

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NYC Restaurants Reopen Al Fresco Dining

Restaurant Engine

Al fresco (outdoor) dining returned this morning in New York City and Long Island as part of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Phase 2. Cuomo made the announcement during a press conference on Wednesday. Most restaurateurs heard about the news on Thursday and have been scrambling over the weekend to prepare for reopening this morning. . Official announcements are maintained at [link].

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The Five Best Text Communication Practices for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

With six times the engagement of email, text messaging is revolutionizing the marketing strategies of QSR, fast food, and dine-in restaurants. Text marketing offers unique and exciting approaches to generate peak engagement and ultimately drive more successful campaigns. Through analyzing metrics and data, best practices have been pushed to the marketing forefront.

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The Ultimate Guide to Instant Noodles

EATER

A variety of instant noodles from different countries. How to mash-up, deconstruct, and altogether upgrade the versatile staple of dorm room dining As a semi-professional noodle slurper and collector , I’ve eaten hundreds of noodles in my life, but I have a particular soft spot for one type, specifically: the instant kind. You know, those hard squiggly bricks of dried, fried noodles with accompanying seasoning packets that have long been the foundation of the American collegiate diet.

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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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5 Major Opportunities for Restaurant Owners to Cut Costs and Boost Efficiency

The Restaurant Times

Running a restaurant is an ultimate full-time job that requires sheer dedication and an eye for detail. Even though it may seem a glamorous affair to many, learning the art of running a restaurant is something that cannot be mastered in a single day. As the restaurant industry is rapidly evolving, the list of things that give sheer nightmares to restaurant operators seems endless.

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Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) Now Open to Non-Agricultural Businesses, Including Restaurants

Restaurant Engine

For almost two months, applications to a $1,000-per-employee, grant-like program were limited to agricultural businesses. As of one week ago, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has reopened its application window to non-agricultural businesses for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. EIDL “advances” (grants, essentially) provide up to $10,000 of economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing temporary difficulties as a result of COVID-19 complica

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Reopening Post-COVID: Financial Tips for Bars and Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Earlier this year, our country and our economy found itself in an unprecedented and challenging time. With the novel Coronavirus, known as COVID-19, instilling the unknown in many Americans across the country, business owners were coming face-to-face with the reality of having to close their doors for an unforeseen amount of time. One of the first groups of businesses to shutter was the food, restaurant and hospitality industry – an industry that relies on daily revenue from its patrons, t

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As Restaurants Reopen, Many Are Struggling to Find Employees

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Shutterstock. Worries about the pandemic, slow business, and fewer jobs for servers are all creating obstacles to rehiring When the COVID-19 pandemic forced one Miami restaurant to shut its doors in mid-March, its management laid off 47 of their 55 employees. Expecting the worst, they were surprised to realize at the end of May that they were doing so much business through takeout and delivery that they were on track to meet their original sales predictions.

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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.