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Demystifying the New 80/20 Tipping Rule: A Five-Step Plan to Ensure Compliance

Modern Restaurant Management

At a dizzying 137 pages long, the 80/20 tipping rule was signed into legislation in October. Taking effect on December 28, 2021, the rule is proving confusing to owners, operators, and tip-producing and non-tip producing employees (especially since often that employee is one and the same within any given shift). Whether or not the law is repealed, it’s being enforced now and restaurant owners and operators need to get up to speed, and fast, to ensure they get–and stay–in compli

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We've raised $80MM to build more great products for you, our restaurant partners

7 Shifts

Today is a big day for us, but an even bigger day for our restaurant partners. We've raised $80MM in new funding led by Softbank with continued support from Ten Coves Capital and Enlightened Hospitality , the fund affiliated with Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group. With these new funds, I'm tremendously grateful to be able to accelerate our mission— to simplify team management and improve performance for restaurants.

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What makes an effective digital marketing strategy and how to craft one?

EHL Insights

Over the past decades, marketing practice has increasingly focused on creating online interactions between organizations and their consumers. This shift is spurred by multiple developments, such as the growing internet penetration , the increasing sophistication of devices, as well as the greater connection speed that network technology offers. The increasing relevance of digital marketing is underlined by the significant increase in spending on digital advertising, which is estimated to grow fr

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Attention Restaurants: DoorDash Will Eat Your Profits and Loan You Money

EATER

Shutterstock. DoorDash Capital is actually a cash advance and a fee, okay? As part of the company’s ongoing push for growth and expansion, DoorDash announced that it’s getting into the financial services business with plans to offer cash advances to restaurants that will be automatically repaid via deductions from every DoorDash order the establishment fulfills.

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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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Kindness Personified

Modern Restaurant Management

With Random Acts of Kindness Week celebrated February 13 – 19 we go inside Kennon Adkinson’s journey as Chief Kindness Officer for Sonny’s BBQ. Kennon Adkinson believes in kindness. The sort of kindness that’s unprovoked and selfless and stems from nothing more than having a beautiful heart. Yes, his is the sort of generosity that extends beyond simply being a good person — at his core, Adkinson believes in inclusivity and the need to spread joy.

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Startup Stage: Places Dot adds AI to content problems in experiences

PhocusWire

Places Dot provides well-crafted answers to all content related problems: what, how, why, where. From generation (content) to justification (insights) to deployment (platforms).

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Remembering ‘Two Fat Ladies,’ the Perfect Fat-Positive Cooking Show

EATER

Photo by PA Images via Getty Images. In the world of Jennifer Paterson and Clarissa Dickson Wright, any delicious, lovingly-prepared bite is worth the calories I generally don’t watch a lot of food television. After thinking about food and eating all day at work, the last thing I want to do is hear more from chefs as they prattle on about their amazing creative abilities and personal struggles on an episode of Chopped.

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Why Demand Forecasting Is Crucial for a QSR Food Supply Chain 

Modern Restaurant Management

QSRs operate in a competitive and highly complex business space, so one of the highest priorities for these organizations is creating strategic plans that will reduce food waste to avoid lost revenue and wastage disposal fees. According to Rethink Food Waste Through Economics and Date , the U.S. restaurant sector generates 11.4 million tons of food waste annually, equating to more than $25 billion in losses.

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How Food Truck Expansion Can Help Your Restaurant in 2023

MBB Hospitality

Do you have a restaurant with a physical retail location but are looking for unique ways of taking it to the next level? Have you been wanting to expand your restaurant, but aren’t convinced that you want to open another brick and mortar shop? Have you thought about the idea of using a food truck as a way of expanding your restaurant? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, then MBB Management may be the perfect company to help you.

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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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Hotelbeds lays out eco and social initiatives, joins Amazon Climate Pledge

PhocusWire

The Spain-based bedbank says it has achieved carbon neutral status for the fourth consecutive year by reducing emissions as well as offsetting emissions through independent organization Cabon Footprint.

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Everything You Should Know About the Starbucks Union Wave

EATER

A Starbucks in Buffalo, New York. | Eleonore Sens/AFP via Getty Images. Workers at more than 60 Starbucks locations have petitioned to unionize — and momentum is growing After years of low pay, tough working conditions, and few benefits, unionization is having a moment in the food and beverage industry. Workers at chains like Chipotle and McDonald’s are organizing unions at an unprecedented pace , likely due to added strain and financial difficulty induced by the pandemic.

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Six Ways to Use a Link Page for Your Restaurant (With Examples)

Modern Restaurant Management

You’ve decided to focus on your restaurant's social media marketing. You’ve created an Instagram account and posted awesome content. Now it’s time to turn likes and comments into dollars and cents by creating a Link Page. What is a Link in Bio page? We’re so glad you asked. In this post, we'll explain what it is, why you need one, and what links you can add to give your social media marketing a jumpstart.

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How Food Truck Expansion Can Help Your Restaurant in 2022

MBB Hospitality

Do you have a restaurant with a physical retail location but are looking for unique ways of taking it to the next level? Have you been wanting to expand your restaurant, but aren’t convinced that you want to open another brick and mortar shop? Have you thought about the idea of using a food truck as a way of expanding your restaurant? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, then MBB Management may be the perfect company to help you.

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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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Sounding Off: Vacation rentals are as mainstream as it gets, in many ways

PhocusWire

The cost of a product is now coming into play - the annoying element that providers of many forms of accommodation tend to avoid, as it is a very tangible differentiator between property A or B.

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The 38 Essential Dublin Restaurants

EATER

Leonid Andronov / Shutterstock. Where to find burnt-end rendang spring rolls, pear and bacon sandwiches, and Chettinad chicken dosas that regularly sell out in the Irish capital Dublin has long been a must-stop on any proper European trip. The Irish capital, which is bisected by the scenic River Liffey, has much to offer travelers: Its streets were once wandered by literary stars like James Joyce, while Trinity College houses centuries-old texts like the famous Book of Kells.

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Is Galentine’s the New Valentine’s?

Modern Restaurant Management

The owners of one contemporary Creole restaurant think so. “We are booked and have been since shortly after posting about the lunch on our social media channels,” said Sally Davis, General Manager of Eliza Restaurant & Bar in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. "Reservations are a mix of regulars and fresh faces as well. It is really giving Valentine’s Day a run for its money in terms of the number of reservations we see each year." The unofficial holiday, which was created by

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Efficient Restaurant Marketing Ideas To Try In 2022

The Restaurant Times

Online ordering is on the rise and restaurant operators are coming up with newer ideas to connect with their audiences. With the right restaurant marketing ideas in mind, you can take your restaurant in the right direction and cater to the right audiences. Leveraging the power of the internet through effective digital marketing is now crucial for every restaurant operator. . 6 Restaurant Marketing Ideas To Promote Your Restaurant .

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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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In The Big Chair - Werner Georg Kunz-Cho of Fareportal

PhocusWire

With an earlier career in aviation (Swiss, Lufthansa and CityBird) and other travel intermediaries, Kunz-Cho has been with Fareportal since 2012 as chief operating officer and co-CEO from 2017.

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Vegan Caviar Service Is a New Signature of Luxury Dining

EATER

Vegan “caviar + fresh tofu” at Elizabeth in Chicago. Chefs are using vegan ingredients, some of which have been around for centuries, to advance luxury vegan dining Caviar is synonymous with luxury. More so than steak, or truffles, or even saffron, caviar is what you speak of when you want to evoke black-tie galas, crystal stemware, the world of the 1 percent.

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Stop Fumbling Over Cash on Super Bowl Sunday: Key Considerations to Keep Cash Safe

Modern Restaurant Management

Every year, sports fans swarm to local restaurants and bars to eat, drink, and cheer on the teams playing in the Super Bowl. In towns across the country, most establishments prepare for an increase in business for this day. In some cities, bars and restaurants saw a 40 percent or more revenue increase, according to Womply Research , on this major Sunday in 2018.

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Hilton Survey Finds U.S. Traveler Breakfast Preferences

Lodging Magazine F&B

MCLEAN, Virginia—According to a recent consumer survey conducted by Hilton, complimentary breakfast is the top value amenity guests look for when booking a hotel. The survey revealed 73 percent cite unexpected food costs as a major pain point when on the road, and 40 percent of U.S. travelers have stayed at a hotel just to avoid cooking breakfast altogether.

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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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Hotel Turndown Service Made Easy with ALICE Housekeeping

Alice Platform

For a luxury hotel to achieve Forbes 5-star status, exceptional service standards must be met - including the amenity of turndown. During a hotel turndown service, an attendant enters the room in the late afternoon, provides a light “touch up” clean, and prepares the room for the evening. Turndown might include changing the lighting and folding down the bedsheet for each room; for premier suites, it might also include preparing additional amenities like an evening snack or bubble bath.

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Fortune Cookies Come With Almost Every Chinese Delivery Order in America. Here’s Why.

EATER

Jiri Hera /Shutterstock. The history of the crispy, golden cookie isn’t entirely auspicious Ask your average American what associations they have with fortune cookies, and the predictable answer is that they’re the dessert that comes at the end of a meal at Chinese-American restaurants, served either with the bill or in the delivery bag along with the chopsticks, packets of sweet-and-sour sauce, and napkins.

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Is the Labor Shortage a Wage Shortage?

Modern Restaurant Management

COVID-19 has transformed the restaurant industry in so many ways, from shutdowns to supply chain issues to accelerating the move to off premise dining. Now we are in the middle of The Great Resignation, which saw record numbers of Americans quitting their jobs. These resignations, 4.5 million Americans in November 2021, ultimately have seen 3% of the workforce quit their jobs, with that figure estimated to be double in hospitality.

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Cómo elegir el mejor concepto de restaurante entre los distintos tipos de restaurantes en 2022

The Restaurant Times

¿Planeas abrir un restaurante? En caso afirmativo, tu primer paso debería ser decidir un concepto. Al hacerlo, debes tener mucho cuidado, ya que tu concepto será el factor principal en tu elección de ubicación y la cocina que planea ofrecer. A menudo, los restauradores eligen su concepto de restaurante y abren el negocio sin averiguar si es adecuado según la ubicación, los clientes objetivo e incluso su presupuesto. .

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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