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Competition’s Coming: Key Technology Changes Can Help You Win

Modern Restaurant Management

When the pandemic hit, many restaurants focused on expenses. Menus were trimmed to a fraction of original size. Delivery and curbside pick-up reduced on-site staffing. Inventory stock changed significantly. While what consumers eat won’t change, post-COVID-19, how they will get it will. The ingrained customer behavior over the past year, delivery, mobile orders, curbside pick-up, will likely continue.

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The 20 Essential St. Louis Restaurants

EATER

You can’t miss it | photo.ua / Shutterstock. Where to find mind-blowing sashimi, a Korean crab boil, and cracker-crust pizzas in Missouri’s glorious gateway city. For the last 10 years, St. Louis restaurants have seen an almost exponential uptick in national food media attention. Local chefs have been featured in major food magazines. Area restaurants have popped up on cable food programs.

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10 things you need to know before starting a restaurant remodel

OpenTable

If your restaurant has been open for 10 years and business is good, that’s something to celebrate. But at some point in the… The post 10 things you need to know before starting a restaurant remodel appeared first on Open for Business.

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Why the Hospitality Industry Needs More Creative People?

EHL Insights

If you’re a creative person, you might think that a career in the hospitality industry would put an end to your inspiration and ideas. It might seem like an industry of staying within the rules and limitations. Maybe you would need to save your creativity for your hobbies. But the truth is, creative minds are an asset to the hospitality industry. People with outside-the-box thinking and unique ideas are able to thrive in this industry and help their employers improve how business is done.

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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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Anatomy of a Local Landing Page (Infographic)

Modern Restaurant Management

Putting together a multi-location landing page strategy to get to the coveted three-pack of local Google search results for your restaurant chain can be a daunting task. Take a look at the infographic and research below from Wiideman on the best way to get there.

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We Can’t Spend Our Way to a Restaurant Recovery

The Restaurant Manifesto

The public wants to get back to normal but the industry should dictate how we heal. The post We Can’t Spend Our Way to a Restaurant Recovery appeared first on The Restaurant Manifesto.

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Why Is Good Kitchen Layout Important For Restaurants?

The Restaurant Times

A good kitchen layout holds great importance for restaurants. It facilitates streamlined production and provides efficient workspaces to the staff. While it’s true that a restaurant’s success comes from the quality of the chef’s cooking, a lot also depends on a functional kitchen, efficient management, and streamlined operations. A restaurant layout greatly determines a restaurant’s efficiency and success.

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Can Technology Solve the Restaurant Staffing Shortage?

Modern Restaurant Management

According to new federal data, the restaurant industry has lost 5.9 million jobs due to the pandemic-related closure of dine-in services — roughly two-thirds of restaurant employees in the U.S. Now restaurants are navigating through the post-pandemic phase, but the recent wave of reopenings across the country has come with its own set of challenges.

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The 26 Essential Restaurants in Kansas City

EATER

Harp Barbecue | Harp Barbecue [Official]. From loaded barbecue platters and red-sauce Italian to al pastor tacos and paratha wraps, these are the must-try eats in Kansas City. To many, Kansas City will always be a cowtown. The city’s culinary scene has in large part been defined by the Black pitmasters who established its barbecue traditions, along with the cattle ranchers who thronged the Kansas City Stockyards (the second largest in the country after Chicago’s) to fill their smokers.

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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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5 ideas for sustainable hospitality development

EHL Insights

For years sustainability was a throw-away line in company reports. Today things are very different. The Covid-19 pandemic has shown exactly how a global catastrophe can play out, bringing the concept of climate change much closer to home. But even before that there were signs with things like the Paris Agreement that the world couldn’t keep sleepwalking to disaster.

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Uncovering The Secrets Of A Successful Franchise Leadership With Queensway Coffee Houses

The Restaurant Times

Shakeel Jivraj is Head of Operations at Queensway Group, a family business founded in 1973, by his Grandfather, Nurdin Jivraj. Its portfolio includes hotels, coffee houses, restaurants, residential properties, and a private member’s club. Queensway Group runs brands like KFC, Starbucks, Point A Hotels, Montagu Place, Ibis Styles, and the Sloane Club.

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Making a Franchise Health Brand Scalable (Podcast)

Modern Restaurant Management

Health and wellness branding is in the spotlight during this episode of The Main Course as host Barbara Castiglia speaks with Ross Franklin, the Founder and CEO of Pure Green, an omnichannel business that is one of the fastest-growing, cold-pressed juice companies and juice bar franchises in the United States. They talked about making a franchise health brand scalable, and how the pandemic made people focus more on health.

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Philly Bar Owner Responsible for SBA Halting Funds to Minority-Owned Businesses Received $600K in Relief

EATER

A new twist in the discrimination lawsuit leveled by three white business owners against the Small Business Association: All three received hundreds of thousands of dollars in relief money themselves [link].

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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 Raise Funds for Your Restaurant

OpenTable

Few aspiring restaurateurs have the cash on hand to get their dream off the ground. That’s where investors come in. But for… The post How to Raise Funds for Your Restaurant appeared first on Open for Business.

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Hotel Contract Furniture

Omland Hospitality

Omland Hospitality offers a complete line of Contract Furniture & Furnishings to hotels. We are wholesale suppliers of commercial quality furniture which comes in a grand variety of styles and finishes. Our customization capabilities allow for various sizes, colors, and finishes help us creating the desirable hotel accommodation for Hotel Owners & Developers.

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How Succession Plans Help Mitigate the Risk of Business Failure

Modern Restaurant Management

Businesses fail for a variety of reasons. In the case of a restaurant business owned by a corporation or LLC, one of those reasons is the shareholders’ or members’ failure to have a plan to replace the key decision-maker(s). Even successful businesses can suffer crushing losses while their owners figure out who’s in charge. A good business succession plan can help mitigate the risk of that happening.

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The 36 Essential Indianapolis Restaurants

EATER

Collard green grilled cheese at His Place Eatery | Marcus Collins. Where to find gooey melt sandwiches, fluffy chapati, handmade pasta, and chili-cheese etouffee in Indy, the Midwest’s culinary crossroads Over the last 10 years, Indianapolis has established itself as a place for good eats, carving a sizable footprint in a crowded corner of the Midwest between culinary hubs in Chicago, St.

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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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A British Pet Friendly Staycation

HotelREZ

Staycations are bigger now than they have ever been before. During the lockdowns we have spent every minute with our pets. Why not treat yourself and your pets to a break for walkies, cuddles and more! HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts have a wide range of Pet Friendly Hotels just for you and your furry little friends! >> England – London << The Resident Soho.

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Remote Workers Accommodation

Omland Hospitality

Remote Workers Accommodation is provided by many reputed companies. The companies that offer workers accommodation to their employees are in farming, drilling, mining, railway line management, refineries, etc. The accommodations are a vital aspect for these companies as employees working in remote locations are not able to commute very frequently to their homes.

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Franchising the Green Wave (Podcast)

Modern Restaurant Management

In this episode of The Main Course host Barbara Castiglia learns about Cheba Hut, the first marijuana-themed sandwich “joint” from Seth Larsen, Chief Relationship Officer. They discuss the fast casual’s franchise operations, the impact of the pandemic, and how marijuana legalization is changing the company’s plans for growth.

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‘Buy Black’ Was a Boon for Deadstock Coffee. It Was Also a Burden.

EATER

When Portland coffee shop Deadstock was slammed with business following the murder of George Floyd — and the spike didn’t last — owner Ian Williams began to wonder if the support was performative [link].

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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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Is Used Kitchen Equipment Worth The Money?

The Restaurant Times

When opening a new restaurant, bakery, or cafe, one of the first things that pops up in one’s mind is buying kitchen equipment. In an ideal situation where there is no scarcity of capital, buying new apparatus would not be a problem. However, that’s not usually the case. Moreover, overspending on new kitchenware can affect working capital needs.

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Shelters and Transitional Housing

Omland Hospitality

Supporting Shelters and Transitional Housing: Omland Hospitality Provides Essential Supplies and Furnishings for Transitional Accommodations Emergency shelters play a crucial role in providing immediate support and housing for individuals in need. At Omland Hospitality, we are dedicated to supporting these important initiatives by offering a wide range of essential supplies and furnishings specifically tailored for transitional accommodations.

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Most Innovative Hotel Concepts & Ideas

Xotels

Innovation has always held a central position in the hotel industry, fueled by the need to stay relevant and excite guests with new products and services to create unique guest experiences. To get inspired, we from XOTELS have put a list together for you consisting of hotels that truly embrace the concept of innovation and apply creative ways to deliver top-notch experiences to their guests.

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Where to Eat and Drink Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

EATER

Shutterstock. The 21 essential restaurants near the park, from pickle-brined fried chicken sandwiches in Knoxville to kimchi brats at an Asheville sake brewery. Spanning a swath of mighty mountains along the North Carolina-Tennessee border and bisected by the Appalachian Trail, Great Smoky Mountains National Park reigns as America’s most visited national park — by far.

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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