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How Restaurants Can Improve Indoor Air Quality in the Coronavirus Era

Modern Restaurant Management

Even as restrictions loosen and thousands of restaurants can legally open their dining rooms, many customers remain hesitant to dine in. Therefore, it’s critical for restaurants to do everything possible to put customers and employees at ease. That means restaurants must embrace extra safeguards, including those that improve indoor air quality.

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7 Restaurant Management Book Recommendations

7 Shifts

As restaurants slowly ease back to dine-in service, the grand reopening doesn’t have the usual full house feeling. While you must follow the strict guidelines to ensure the safety of your staff and customers, that’s not to say you can’t take advantage of an empty restaurant to improve your knowledge of restaurant management, running a business, and creating a recipe for success when you eventually get back to business as usual.

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James Beard Employees Demand More Diversity in Leadership, Salary Transparency in Internal Letter

EATER

James Beard Foundation. Among other demands, the letter calls to diversify the board of trustees, and make events more equitable On July 16, a large group of James Beard Foundation employees sent a letter to the foundation’s senior leadership team, outlining a list of demands for the future of the organization. The anonymous employees describe themselves in the letter, which was shared with Eater, as a group that has “dedicated years of their lives to the work of the James Beard Foundation despi

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Improving Customer Experience For Your Restaurant Online

Restaurant Engine

The customer experience starts with your online presence before it gets to your dining room. You website is often the gateway to your brick and mortar restaurant. It’s often the “door” your customers first walk through. Because of this, you want to make sure your restaurant’s website is performing as well as it can be. You want to always be working on improving customer experience for your restaurant online.

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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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What Restaurants Need to Know About PPP Forgiveness, Including Recent Changes 

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants and retail are among the industries that have been most severely impacted by the current pandemic. While restaurants certainly include national chains, the majority in the US are independently owned and operated, including franchises. Many have been passed down for generations. Imagine a pandemic shut your entire business down and thinking, “this will be temporary… a few weeks,” as many restaurant owners believed in late February and early March.

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Who Is Most at Risk in a Restaurant?

EATER

A Mexico City waiter armed for service | Claudio Cruz/AFP via Getty Images. Whether dining inside or outside, diners should consider the risk they pose to restaurant staff During the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been a lot of talk about risk. Public health officials urge everyone to consider not only their own safety, but also the risks they impose on others by going about their daily lives.

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Uber Claims 75% of Its Restaurateurs Would Have Closed Without UberEats

Restaurant Engine

According to a June survey of 400 U.S. and Canadian restaurateurs by pollsters at Technomic , “75% of operators said that they would have had to close their business if not for Uber Eats.” Although the poll’s language does not indicate whether “close” means permanently close or temporarily close, the result is nonetheless impressive given that 350 of the 400 respondents used third-party delivery services besides UberEats.

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Handwashing Solutions for Safe Restaurant Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

Hot water is the lifeblood of restaurants. It's used not only for cooking, food prep and production, but in these times, for janitorial and enhanced sanitation needs such as cleaning food contact surfaces and high touch areas from doorknobs to display cases, checkout counters to order kiosks. Proper handwashing and cleanliness procedures are some of the best ways to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

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Why An In-House Delivery System Can Give Your Restaurant The Edge

The Restaurant Times

From the chaos caused by the current COVID-19 outbreak, which has proved challenging for foodservice operators, doorstep food delivery has emerged as a viable channel. Restaurant operators are now pivoting to the online food delivery model to reach out to more customers and preserve their revenues. While incorporating online food delivery service into your business, a major deciding factor is whether to consider a third-party service or establish an in-house delivery system for your restaurant.

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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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Bay Area Chef Preeti Mistry on the Transition from Table to Farm

EATER

The Juhu Beach Club chef talks about what they hope will be their next big project: a farm restaurant centered on people of color and non-European cuisines [link].

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Michelin-Starred Daniel Boulud Says Fine Dining Will Not Be Going Away

Restaurant Engine

The outdoor terrace at New York City’s Eleven Madison Park is open. Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, Daniel Boulud’s three Michelin star restaurant has alternately been used for meal prep boxes, takeout and delivery services, and as a philanthropic commissary kitchen. It is now open for a maximum of 40 seated diners, outside only.

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The Unforeseen Challenges of the Restaurant Manager Amid COVID-19

Modern Restaurant Management

We have all been dealing with the core problems COVID-19 has brought to us: increased cleaning and sanitizing processes, loss of customers, negotiations with landlords, and many more. On top of those known problems, restaurant managers have also faced unforeseen and sometimes puzzling challenges. We’ve taken a deep dive into some of these issues in an effort to help support restaurants, and to provide solutions when possible.

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Control the Inventory Costs of Your Cloud Kitchen by Tracking these 5 Key Metrics

The Restaurant Times

With emerging demand for online food delivery, the cloud kitchen business is on the rise. According to research, the global cloud kitchen market is expected to reach USD 2.63 Billion by the year 2026. To run a successful cloud kitchen business, there are multiple moving parts that affect the overall profitability; therefore, it is important to monitor them carefully.

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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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Can Restaurants Survive Shutting Down Again?

EATER

Restaurants may close again | Ben Gabbe/Getty Images. Closing dining rooms once cost a lot of money, but closing twice could be even worse At Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Pours in Atlanta, masked servers whisk plates draped in plastic to socially distanced tables separated by plastic screens, all beneath the hum of a ventilation system upgraded with UV filtration.

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Large Restaurants Insulated from Losses

Restaurant Engine

It pays to go public. Unequivocally, 2020 will be the most difficult year that hundreds of thousands of independent restaurateurs have ever endured. Yet for most publicly traded restaurants, it has been just another year. If the valuation at which investors are willing to invest is any indication of the ability of a restaurant to survive — and it is — then the nation’s restaurant chains are anywhere from 50% to 100% more likely to survive than independent restaurants.

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Tech Holds the Answers to Reopening Guidelines

Modern Restaurant Management

As restaurants begin reopening, there are pressing and immediate concerns. However, it’s equally important to also take a long-term strategic approach to the Coronavirus. Both now and for the future, technology can answer many of the question’s managers have surrounding maintaining the health of employees, ensuring the safety of their guests and protecting their bottom line.

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Rebuild Your Restaurants In The Post-COVID Scenario With Small Loans

The Restaurant Times

With the impact of the coronavirus pandemic crippling nations and their health care systems, people are abiding by local laws, practicing social distancing, and despite lockdown easing in many regions. While these precautions are necessary to combat the spread of disease, they have led to an economic crisis as businesses are now facing heavy losses.

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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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On the Day We Reopened Our Restaurant, We Had to Close It Again

EATER

A booth at Guerrilla Tacos | Colin Wolf. We spent a month preparing to safely reopen our restaurant. Five hours after opening our doors, the state made us close again. This is Eater Voices , where chefs, restaurateurs, writers, and industry insiders share their perspectives about the food world, tackling a range of topics through the lens of personal experience.

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This week in restaurant news: PPE costs, cake-cutting memes, working during the pandemic

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? Is Safety Affordable? How Restaurant Operators Are Factoring PPE into Their Budgets – Restaurant Hospitality. As masks, gloves, face shields, and thermometers become expected protocol in restaurants, costs of protective equipment are piling up.

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Bridging the Generation Gaps: How We Are All Dining Today 

Modern Restaurant Management

It turns out Gen Z and the Baby Boomers can now agree on something: the two bookend generations want more take out (and delivery and drive-thru). Our team at Revenue Management Solutions uncovered these similarities and a few differences in our May survey of 1,200 U.S. consumers , who shared their insights on dining out, what eases their concerns, how much they’re interacting with restaurants now, and how their habits have changed.

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5 Tips Saudi Restaurants Can Use To Control Portion Size And Control Food Costs

The Restaurant Times

Food cost is one of the most significant expenses faced by restaurant operators everywhere. No matter the geographic location, the restaurant industry is plagued by rising food costs. Looking at the scenario, exercising portion control is crucial for a restaurant’s well being. In this article, we will discuss how restaurants in Saudi Arabia can execute portion control in their restaurants and increase their revenues. .

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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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Feast Your Eyes on the Chicken-Scented KFC x Crocs Collaboration

EATER

KFC x Crocs is the collaboration you probably never wanted. | Photo courtesy of KFC. Or do whatever’s the opposite of “feast your eyes” Today in cursed sentences: The long-awaited(?), highly anticipated(?) result of a fried-chicken footwear collaboration between KFC and Crocs is finally hitting the market. On July 28, hypebeasts and Colonel Sanders fetishists everywhere will be able to purchase the limited-edition shoes on Crocs’ website , for just $59.99 (for comparison, a pair of classic Crocs

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6 Stylish Tabletop Looks to Inspire Your Small Dinner Parties

BizBash

Going small doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style, as a Beverly Hills-based event firm proved for a recent photo shoot.

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Are These Three Persistent Myths Preventing You from Serving Gluten-Free Dishes?

Modern Restaurant Management

Over the last decade, demand for gluten-free foods has grown by an eye-popping 200 percent with two out of 10 Americans seeking gluten-free options when dining out. While many restaurants once viewed gluten-free dining as a passing fad, there is growing awareness that demand for gluten-free options is more than a trend. Eager to tap into a growing market, more and more restaurants are adding gluten-free items to their menus.

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Wellness during COVID-19: Helping Employees Cope with the Stress of Racism during the Re-Opening Phases

MFHA

Sponsored by National Restaurant Assosiation Educational Foundation July 20th, 2020.

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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