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Self-Ordering Kiosks: One Solution to the Current Labor Shortage

Modern Restaurant Management

The food and beverage industry is on a hiring frenzy. With pandemic-related restrictions being eased and dine-in being allowed again, restaurant owners are in need of a lot of staff. The April 2021 Job Openings and Labor Turnover summary issued by The Department of Labor showed that restaurants added almost 350,000 new job openings since March, bringing the sector’s total number of job openings as of April to 1.34 million.

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11 Restaurant Marketing Strategies That Work in 2021 & 2022

7 Shifts

In today's highly competitive environment, restaurant marketing requires precise, dependable, and complete consumer data. Data acquired about your actual consumers can be used in both online and offline marketing campaigns. As technology evolves and client tastes change, successful marketing techniques must be examined and updated accordingly. Every stage of the client's journey should be examined.

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Reject Modernity, Embrace Dunkin’

EATER

Getty Images. Dunkin’ may be a soulless chain, but its strawberry frosted is the perfect doughnut I was in Portland, Oregon for a wedding a few weeks ago and figured I’d stop in at Voodoo Doughnut to see what all the fuss was about. My friends and I were all staying in a downtown hotel — one of those places that markets itself as a hip alternative to the Marriott, but which is actually just an old HoJo that still smells like cigarettes — and decided to walk to the near-ish Old Town Chinatown loc

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Eat App Review: Industry Leading Restaurant Reservation System That Helps You Grow

Restaurant Den

In the ever-changing restaurant climate and with the increased competition today, you may be looking for a way to grow your business. The perfect answer is with a restaurant reservation system. You also want to pick the right system for your restaurant and one with a proven track record. What’s more, using a restaurant reservation […]. The post Eat App Review: Industry Leading Restaurant Reservation System That Helps You Grow appeared first on Restaurant Den.

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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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Protecting Patron Privacy While Using QR Codes

Modern Restaurant Management

The pandemic has led to profound and, in many cases, likely long lasting, changes in the way we live, work and conduct businesses. Restaurants, in particular, have had to go through significant transformation. One of the ways in which many restaurants have responded to new concerns about transmission of viruses and other contagions in their establishments has been through the adoption of QR coded menus.

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What Happens When the Anti-Vax Online Mob Finds Your Restaurant

EATER

As restaurants across the country implement vaccine policies, anti-vaxxers are turning to Yelp, Instagram, and other platforms to vent their rage Before Richard Gusler announced that his Raleigh, North Carolina, sports bar, the Players Retreat, would be requiring proof of vaccination for indoor dining, he asked Yelp and Tripadvisor how he could prepare for an onslaught of one-star reviews.

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What is a SOP - Standard Operating Procedure?

EHL Insights

When you have an idea to start a business, you create a business plan to describe the goals of your company and how you plan to reach them. From your marketing plan and financial information to employees, equipment needed, and planned methods of operations – a solid business plan is a clear roadmap of what your successful business will look like.

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Gluten-Free: What Restaurants Need to Know

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management ((MRM) asked Lindsey Yeakle, Gluten-Free Food Service (GFFS) Program Manager, Food Safety at Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), what restaurants need to know about gluten-free options. Yeakle has a culinary history working at four-star and four-diamond rated restaurants. A celiac disease diagnosis encouraged her to attend culinary school at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Academy of Culinary Arts.

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5 Tips for Financing a Second Restaurant Location

Restaurant Engine

When your first restaurant is highly successful, it’s time to think about opening another. Your restaurant is highly successful, and the time has come for you to think about opening another location. If your customers are asking for another location across town, and your wait times are so excessive you’re turning people away, a new restaurant can be in your sights.

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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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How Small Restaurant Owners Are Navigating the Labor Shortage

EATER

Shutterstock. From forgoing their own salary to giving raises, small business owners are finding ways to hire and retain their staff Every few weeks, it seems, a new photo goes viral on social media showing a sign in a restaurant window declaring: “This restaurant is closed because no one wants to work.” Restaurant owners have, for months now, been quoted in articles and TV news hits decrying the ongoing labor shortage, blaming the enhanced unemployment benefits enacted during the pandemic for d

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How Uni Restaurant in Boston is stepping into the future with OpenTable

OpenTable

With varying degrees of caution, people have returned to restaurants. Many vaccinated diners feel more at ease meeting… The post How Uni Restaurant in Boston is stepping into the future with OpenTable appeared first on Open for Business.

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Common Hazards Associated with Meat Smoking

Modern Restaurant Management

It’s no surprise that many restaurant owners, especially Texans, rely on meat smokers as a staple cooking appliance. When serving a large customer base, smokers are a huge asset to restaurants. While smokers can be credited for creating some restaurants' finest dishes, they can be a great hazard to one’s business if not properly maintained.

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What is a SOP - Standard Operating Procedure?

EHL Insights

When you have an idea to start a business, you create a business plan to describe the goals of your company and how you plan to reach them. From your marketing plan and financial information to employees, equipment needed, and planned methods of operations – a solid business plan is a clear roadmap of what your successful business will look like.

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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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A Garlic Roast Chicken Recipe That’s Crispy, Caramelized, and Blistered to Perfection

EATER

Dina Ávila. In her memoir, At the Chinese Table , Carolyn Phillips recounts a chicken recipe that won over even the toughest of critics When I first set out to impress my future mother-in-law some 40 years ago, I knew right from the start that this was going to be an uphill battle. A native of North China, she was the daughter of a warlord’s lieutenant.

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Decoding The Concept Of Breweries In India

The Restaurant Times

India’s thirst for beer has increased over the years. The rising disposable income of the younger Indian demographic and their development of taste towards beer has led to a significant increase in the number of breweries in India. Presently, this number is higher than 250. The Indian beer market is projected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of around 11 percent in the forecasted period of 2021-2025, as per the market report Globe Newswire. .

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Top Drive-Thru Tech for Keeping Guests – and Employees – Happy

Modern Restaurant Management

In the beginning of 2020, no one could have predicted where the restaurant and quick service restaurant (QSR) industry would be today. When the pandemic hit and indoor dining was prohibited, the demand for online ordering, curbside pickup and drive-thru usage skyrocketed. Drive-thru usage increased more than 150 percent for some QSRs since Covid-19 began, according to Xenial data.

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How Google Hotel Ads is Penetrating the Hotel Distribution Vertical, and the Opportunity this Presents for Hotels

Xotels Hotel Revenue Management

Google is taking the hotel industry by storm to gain market share and grow their advertising revenues. We will take a look at how Google is penetrating the hotel distribution vertical with Google Hotel Ads, and what opportunities this gives in terms of hotel revenue management and marketing. From Hotel Finder to GHA. Exactly ten years ago, Google launched what Andrew McCarthy, at the time Software Engineer for the Mountain View’s company, described as an “experimental search tool des

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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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What Happens When the Anti-Vax Online Mob Finds Your Restaurant

EATER

As restaurants across the country implement vaccine policies, anti-vaxxers are turning to Yelp, Instagram, and other platforms to vent their rage Before Richard Gusler announced that his Raleigh, North Carolina, sports bar, the Players Retreat, would be requiring proof of vaccination for indoor dining, he asked Yelp and Tripadvisor how he could prepare for an onslaught of one-star reviews.

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Cómo un sistema integrado de pedidos de restaurantes simplifica las operaciones del restaurante

The Restaurant Times

Dado que todas las operaciones del restaurante ahora se han automatizado, le ha permitido al restaurante ampliar su alcance y superar sus límites. Esto es especialmente cierto cuando se trata de cómo el sistema de pedidos para restaurantes ayuda a aumentar las ventas. Un sistema de pedidos de restaurantes es un sistema que permite a los restaurantes aceptar pedidos de los clientes.

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What Restaurant Groups Need to Know about Managing Prescription Drug Expenditures

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of MRM's "Ask the Expert” features advice from Trion Group. Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. When it comes to managing medical plan costs for restaurant employers, aggressive management of prescription drug expenditures can yield significant savings.

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Heading in the Right Direction on the Road to Restaurant Recovery

Modern Restaurant Management

This year, Tork wanted to provide restaurants with even more insights, tools and resources through its Take Back the Lunch Break effort to help during this critical period of recovery. As such, Tork conducted research to understand the consumer mindset when it comes to lunchtime behavior during the workweek and through these insights, created key tips to help improve business 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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Get a Dozen Doughnuts When Friends Come Over

EATER

Fancy cheese boards are nice, but trust me on this: Everyone will go for the doughnuts This post originally appeared in the August 9, 2021 edition of The Move , a place for Eater’s editors to reveal their recommendations and pro dining tips — sometimes thoughtful, sometimes weird, but always someone’s go-to move. Subscribe now. Since getting fully vaccinated earlier this year, I’ve been getting back into the swing of having friends over.

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For Kitchen Decor With a Lot of Personality, Head to Instagram

EATER

Tiffany Brice for Eater; images: Getty Images, Shutterstock, Object Superette , and Tchachke. On Instagram, vintage home decor shops are prioritizing kitsch over class and personality over practicality It was a set of Vandor salt and pepper shakers that convinced me ??Tchachke , a New York-based vintage store on Instagram, was worth a follow. One shaker was a pale pink 1950s convertible; fitting snugly in the driver’s seat was the other piece: a preening cat wearing a bright-red dress, tiara, c

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How Italy’s Torre Lupara Makes 11,000 Pounds of Buffalo Mozzarella a Day

EATER

The dairy farm in Campania, Italy makes a premium version of one of the world’s most beloved cheeses Torre Lupara dairy farm in Campania, Italy, is one of the largest producers of buffalo mozzarella in the world. The skills needed to gather the milk, work the factory’s machines, and deploy multiple generations’s worth of hands-on knowledge, have been passed down through the Iemma family, who continually place emphasis on how this particular cheese is considered DOP Mozzarella di Bufala.

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The Hidden Origins of LA’s Legendary Barrel Barbecue Pits

EATER

Mona Holmes. A small group of local producers has been supplying LA with the barrel pits on street corners and in backyards for decades [link].

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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