Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Indeed, recent world events have put the kibosh on traditional dining, networking, and events which play a significant role in a company’s business development strategy. Yet, in a crisis like this, there’s one critical thing that should not be forgotten: public relations. Why public relations, you ask? Because public relations lets the public know that you are open for business and are active in your market sectors.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Think about the best job you've ever had (hopefully it’s the one you have now!). Perhaps you loved that job because you were good at it, because you clicked with your coworkers, or maybe because your supervisors made you feel appreciated. Because you were invested in your work, you probably enjoyed showing up and were willing to go above and beyond the call of duty.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Because the last thing you want is for your cookies to arrive as a box of crumbs Congratulations, we’ve made it to the holidays: a time for loved ones, joy, and baking (and consuming) as many cookies, cakes, and pies as humanly possible between now and the New Year. Many people may choose not to travel to see friends and family this year, to avoid the risk of COVID-19 transmission.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

As restaurants begin to reopen, diners are expecting new and significant changes to curb the spread of coronavirus. Providing safety measures for diners is not only crucial from the public health perspective but has now become fundamental for surviving in business. It is mandatory for restaurants to follow social distancing guidelines and adapt their dining experience.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

As the restaurant industry continues to grapple with understanding what the new normal looks like, there may be some hope. Recently, the House of Representatives passed the RESTAURANTS Act, which aims to help restaurants work their way through the pandemic, including getting their employees working again. If the bill is passed, it will create a $120 billion revitalization fund for independent restaurants to handle the long-term effects of the pandemic on their industry.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Spencer Platt/Getty Images. It’s absurd and infuriating that eight months into this pandemic, we’re still exactly where we started Coronavirus infections are spiking uncontrollably. Hospitals are over capacity. The public doesn’t understand which activities are safe, and city and state officials vaguely warn that worse is yet to come. Is this November 2020 or March?

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The luxury of choosing among so many great places to eat has left the customers of the present era spoilt for choice. People only choose to eat out when they want to have a delightful experience. Otherwise, they would simply order in. The best part about the current scenario is it is as much an opportunity as it is a threat. To grow your restaurant brand, you must start focusing on making it an exquisite experience for your customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Fast food giant McDonald’s is no stranger to litigation, having defended itself against lawsuits over everything from racial discrimination to hot coffee. But it also has a pandemic era precautionary tale to share with other quick-serve restaurants about going the extra mile to keep workers safe from contagion. McDonald’s is among the growing number of employers to be hit with a lawsuit by a group of Chicago employees claiming the company failed to meet expert recommendations and gov

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Smart Brief Hospitality

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Hotels, airlines and trains have embraced technology to address traveler concerns during the coronavirus pandemic, and added cleanliness, mitigating the risk of contact with others and the effects of this technological transformation are likely to persist once a vaccine is available. Businesses are cutting down on human contact to ensure safety of both employees and guests, and hotels and airlines are expected to pursue partnerships with tech companies to address safety issues that have come up

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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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NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Budae jjigae at Han Oak in Portland, Oregon | Dina Avila/EPDX. Think of all the places you want to survive and start ordering Supporting restaurants, if you have the financial means, feels more important now than ever before. As a second (or third) wave of shutdowns rolls out throughout the country, many businesses are closing yet again, this time with the added financial burden of a year’s worth of frantic pivots and the emotional burnout it’s caused.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Main Squeeze started in 2017 as a single-location juice bar in Louisiana, but serving up healthy and quick smoothies and bowls to their hometown of Lake Charles. We spoke with Jessie Williams, Director of IT, to learn more about the amazing growth of Main Squeeze in the past three years. Main Squeeze was founded in 2017 out of Lake Charles, Louisiana.I don't think anybody really knew the level of success they were going to have when starting it originally.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Not too long ago, the restaurant storefront and menu helped to attract customers, but now an online presence is more important than ever. The battle for visibility is no longer in your street presence but in web search results. So how do you optimize your online presence and dominate local search results? These five tips should help you implement a solid SEO strategy. 1.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Cloud kitchens, also known as dark kitchens, ghost kitchens, or virtual restaurants, have become a popular trend in the past few years. The food delivery segment is growing, and cloud kitchen businesses are well placed to capture the F&B market in the UAE. According to statistics, the food delivery sector in the UAE is expected to grow at an annual rate of 6%, and this is set to continue for at least the next five years.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Shutterstock. Plus, soothe yourself with Pizza Hut’s weighted blanket, and more news to start your day Stores like Walmart, Kroger, and Publix are limiting customer purchases again, and bracing for shortages. As COVID-19 infections continue to rise, Americans are stockpiling their pantries again, and grocery chains are back to implementing tactics employed at the beginning of the pandemic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Below is an excerpt from Scott Greenberg's The Wealthy Franchisee: Game-Changing Steps to Becoming a Thriving Franchise Superstar (Entrepreneur Press, November 17, 2020). During the months between signing my franchise agreement and opening my store, I continued traveling and giving presentations. In every city that had an Edible Arrangements location, I stopped by, and I continued this practice even after we opened.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

In this week's episode of The Main Course host Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia speaks with Dirk Izzo , SVP at NCR Hospitality, about the intersection of hospitality and technology. We also delve into tech's impact during the pandemic, what innovations to expect next, and the importance of creating exceptional digital exeriences for the guest.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2020

H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock/Getty Images. It shouldn’t be this hard to opt out of Thanksgiving or Christmas, but some tips just in case your aunt doesn’t take it well As 2020 comes to an end, we’re faced with yet another impasse: the holidays. Thanksgiving marks the beginning of what will likely be a tense time for many people, especially this year.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2020

GoFundMe users have repaid the kindness of Sakina Grill owner Kazi Mannan, whose restaurant was on the verge of closing [link].

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NOVEMBER 17, 2020

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NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Getty Images. Hibernations started earlier than usual this year: For many of us, the past eight months have been a time of social adjustment, of settling more firmly into our own spaces (and of course, our kitchens), of considering and acknowledging what feels the most crucial, comforting, or fleetingly delightful in our daily routines. Finding pleasure in eating — wherever and whenever we could — took on a whole new urgency, and through it all, Eater at Home has brought that spirit, whether exa

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NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Gluten-free Oreos will be available in just a few short months. | Photo: Oreo. Plus, you can now eat a tub of Cinnabon frosting at home, and more news to start your day Gluten-intolerant eaters can finally have a little Oreos, as a treat. Next year is already looking brighter for the gluten sensitive. Oreo announced that gluten-free Oreos are on the way and will hit grocery shelves in January 2021.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

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NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Pastrami grilled cheese at Wild Plum Luncheonette | Wild Plum Luncheonette [Official Photo]. These restaurants have evolved to meet the challenges of COVID-19, from a Cuban food pop-up in El Barrio Norte to weekend sushi platters Boise was originally called Les Bois, or “wooded” in French, and Idaho’s City of Trees Boise was once considered a hidden treasure for its low cost of living and access to Idaho’s iconic mountains, rivers, and forests.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2020

All the gifts guaranteed to delight during an unquestionably difficult year Just about every aspect of the winter holidays looks different this year , including the act of giving gifts. In a normal year, many of us would spend hours browsing shops done up for the season, sometimes waiting to be drawn in by the store windows with the most sparkle (either literal or figurative).

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NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Olmsted [Official Photo]. Olmsted wine director Zwann Grays pairs the recipe with one of the bottles from Eater Wine Club When Brooklyn’s lauded Olmsted reopened its doors in May, after a pandemic-forced closure, waits for coveted tables had turned into waits for perusing rows of the restaurant’s favorite items at its new Trading Post. The pivot (to use that tired phrase) from restaurant to grocery store, basically, was a savvy one; from homemade products like XO sauce and lobster bolognese to i

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NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Brent Hofacker /Shutterstock. Thanksgiving 2020 is complicated. Just skip to the best part. This post originally appeared in the November 16, 2020 edition of The Mov e , 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. It’s a cliche take at this point: The leftovers you unceremoniously stuff between sliced bread the day after Thanksgiving wind up being better than the actual ho

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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

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