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Key Benefits of Restaurant Loyalty Programs

Modern Restaurant Management

Being a business owner you must be aware that a repeat customer is better than a new customer. This is due to the reason that repeat customers tend to spend more money as compared to new customers. Therefore, if a business can retain its customers, it can easily boost the profits by 95%. However, for today’s businesses, retaining customers is not that easier.

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Is the Future of Restaurants Grassroots Funded?

EATER

Regulation crowdfunding allows people to directly lend to businesses they want to see grow — and earn profits from having done so When Reesa Kashuk was ready to take the next step toward growing her Bay Area bagel business, she knew that she’d need to raise some money. A former account manager at an advertising agency, Kashuk started making bagels under the moniker Poppy in 2018, but only pivoted careers during the pandemic.

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Trouble in travel SPAC-land or just choppy seas?

PhocusWire

SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies) have become a useful mechanism for travel companies to go public. But things haven't gone as smoothly as some companies have wanted.

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Business travelers are on the road again

Smart Brief Hospitality

Business travel continues to increase after the challenges of recent years. Over the next six months alone, 84% of business travelers expect to go on at least one business trip to attend conferences, conventions, or trade showers, a new survey revealed Face-to-Face is Back A recent Quarterly Business Travel Tracker survey discovered business travelers will average 1.6 trips per month, which is only a slight decrease from the pre-pandemic number of 1.7 monthly business trips. “The return o

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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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How to Manage the Mother’s Day Rush at Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

With May fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about Mother’s day at your restaurant. As you may know, Mother’s day is one of the busiest days for full-service restaurants, often resulting in huge crowds, long wait times, and an overwhelmed staff. If you aren’t prepared for the huge rush, customers may grow impatient, leave bad reviews, and be reluctant to return in the future.

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WATCH: Digital travel brands ended 2021 with cautious optimism

PhocusWire

The Omicron variant of COVID-19, which emerged in late 2021, illustrated how the travel, tourism and hospitality industry will likely remain at the mercy of the pandemic for some time.

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Business travelers are on the road again

Smart Brief Hospitality

Business travel continues to increase after the challenges of recent years. Over the next six months alone, 84% of business travelers expect to go on at least one business trip to attend conferences, conventions, or trade showers, a new survey revealed . Face-to-Face is Back. A recent Quarterly Business Travel Tracker survey discovered business travelers will average 1.6 trips per month, which is only a slight decrease from the pre-pandemic number of 1.7 monthly business trips. “The return

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The Rise of Vegan Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Veganism is no more a fad. It is here to sustain, grow and be accepted on a larger scale. According to Sentient Media, nearly 10 percent of the U.S. population is vegan and 1.5 million people in the U.K. have turned to veganism. Following veganism is no more confined to the four walls of a house or merely changing everyday diet by adding fruits and vegetables.

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How Public Libraries Are Seeding America’s Gardens

EATER

Shutterstock. Libraries across the country are fighting food insecurity by offering communities free seeds and gardening education This story was originally published on Civil Eats. At the public library in Mystic, Connecticut, a card catalog that formerly stored book due dates now holds endless packets of seeds. There’s eggplant and kale, marigolds and zinnias; more than 90 different types of seeds available for anyone with a card to take home and plant.

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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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What is a Housekeeping Management System? Important Things To Know

Metasphere

Amidst the pandemic crisis, hoteliers were forced to lay off workers to stay afloat. But as we progress from the pandemic, many hoteliers have decided to continue with a leaner operation (with fewer employees) and had to experience talent shortages as the tides have changed. A housekeeping management system can be used to resolve inefficient task execution, and poor team collaboration and make it easier for newer housekeepers to learn the job.

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The Dylan Hotel at SFO ensures positive guest experiences with SiteMinder

SiteMinder

San Francisco is no stranger to visitors, and The Dylan Hotel at SFO caters to every kind. On the edge of the busy city, The Dylan maintains a sanctuary of calm, with the property seeing guests from all walks of life; from business travelers, to holiday makers, to even those who require accommodation during medical treatments. The 58 room hotel has a number of appealing features, including its proximity to San Francisco International Airport and transport links into the city, tour options, and i

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Restaurant AI Is Evolving Rapidly

Modern Restaurant Management

Artificial Intelligence or AI has infiltrated every aspect of our lives and the restaurant industry is no exception. It may seem difficult to imagine the restaurant industry with AI because it focuses on individuality and the human touch, but it is already a reality. We'll look at what artificial intelligence is and how it's being used in three different areas of the restaurant industry: back of the house, front of the house, and marketing.

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Eater’s Guide to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

EATER

Eagle Harbor Lighthouse | Joe Sohm/Visions of America/Universal Images Group via Getty. Living in the UP has never been easy, but Yoopers (and visitors) have found comfort in delicious pasties and cudighis, fresh maple syrup and berries, and lots of fried fish On a map, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula perches on top of Wisconsin looking a bit like a rabbit, its ears jutting into Lake Superior, back legs kicking into Lake Huron.

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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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The new Daskara tourism app for a SMART hotel-guest relationship

EHL Insights

Can SMART technologies be applied to developing and emerging countries for tourism and hospitality purposes? Can SMART technology enable SMART people and SMART services? This is the core of the ‘Smart Host-Guest Relationship’ research project carried out by EHL Hospitality Business School and the American University of Beirut with the Lebanese startup Daskara app.

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Diseña estrategias de hora feliz y aumenta las ventas de tu bar

The Restaurant Times

Las estrategia de hora feliz en restaurantes y bares es una de las tácticas más probadas para atraer clientes y aumentar las ventas de los bares. La hora feliz suele ser específica para bares y pubs, y se crean para impulsar las ventas actuales y mejorar el negocio durante las horas bajas. Un programa de la hora feliz bien desarrollado puede marcar una diferencia significativa en sus ingresos, pero antes de lanzar la hora feliz en tu bar, recuerde que ofrecer descuentos asombrosos no beneficia

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Three Spirited (And Last-Minute) Cinco de Mayo Promotions

Modern Restaurant Management

Cinco de Mayo is one of the biggest holidays of the year for bars and restaurants. It’s not on the level of Mother’s Day, Easter or Valentine’s Day, but it’s squarely in the tier below with Father’s Day. Maybe you’re like me and don’t plan ahead super well. Maybe you haven’t thought of any ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at your restaurant.

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Can This Cultivated Meat Startup Make Lion Meat a Thing?

EATER

A lion is seen at the Izmir Natural Life Park. | Mehmet Emin Menguarslan/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images. An interview with the founder of Primeval Meats, a company that specializes in reproducing meat from wild animals Yilmaz Bora got the idea for his company, Primeval Foods, while watching an Eater video about Aska, a two-Michelin-starred Nordic restaurant in Brooklyn.

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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 is the Cost to Get Rid of Bed Bugs?

NV Hotels

One of our newest members is Spotta, an international pest control company. The following blog content was provided by Spotta. Bed bugs are notorious pests in the hotel industry worldwide. They damage hotel reputations and can be real irritants to guests. However, revenue and cost management are critical in the hotel industry in the wake of the COVID pandemic.

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How To Open A Casual Dining Restaurant In The USA

The Restaurant Times

The restaurant industry in the United States has seen steady growth in the past few decades. Even though the Covid-19 pandemic brought some challenges, the restaurant industry continues to flourish. . As per Statista, the U.S. quick service (QSR) industry’s output increased by over 50% since 2007 and reached more than 283 billion U.S. dollars in 2020 and is a leading contributor to the global restaurant market. .

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How Virtual Brands Can Help Restaurants Expand Their Reach and Drive Sales

Modern Restaurant Management

Five years ago, “virtual brands” was a term typically associated with fashion and apparel powerhouses such as Nike, Adidas, and Ralph Lauren—only a few optimistic entrepreneurs dreamed of bringing these digitally-native concepts to restaurants. Today, virtual brands are disrupting the foodservice industry, with celebrities, YouTube stars and influencers helping them go mainstream.

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How Chefs at LA’s Providence Meticulously Prepare an Oyster Dish

EATER

The first dish on the restaurant’s tasting menu uses exactly eight grams of caviar At Los Angeles’s two-Michelin-starred seafood restaurant Providence, chef Michael Cimarusti uses only wild-caught fish to make dishes like scallops with black truffle, uni egg, Alaskan king salmon with truffle sauce, and more. The tasting menu kicks off with an oyster topped with golden kaluga caviar.

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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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5 ways you can master your property’s marketing with hotel software [Free ebook]

SiteMinder

Marketing at your hotel is crucial for attracting travellers, winning bookings, creating loyalty, and boosting your brand. Today, technology needs to be a major part of your marketing strategy. Technology enables you to access more data quicker, automate processes, inform strategies, personalise guest communications, and more. To help you master your marketing with tech we’ve created this ebook where you’ll learn about: Sourcing and using key metrics.

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How To Open A Cloud Kitchen In The UAE

The Restaurant Times

The restaurant industry is booming worldwide, and the UAE is at par with the global liberal trade practices. The past few years have seen Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah gain great commercial importance. . The growth of the food service sector can be directly attributed to the cosmopolitan culture and the wealth of the people in the UAE. Based on a CAGR report, it has been estimated that the restaurant industry is expected to grow at a rate of 5.22%. .

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Eating Habits are Shifting

Modern Restaurant Management

The concern for eating out is fading, however, almost one-third still have apprehensions about going to a restaurant, according to new research conducted by Provoke Insights provided exclusively to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. The survey also found that consumers have altered their dining habits since the start of the pandemic. This includes one-fifth of diners who are overall eating out less.

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Kohlrabi

EATER

Sophia Pappas. It may not be the most beloved vegetable, but kohlrabi is nutrient-dense, subtly tasty, and belongs in any number of dishes On the list of much-maligned and regretfully misunderstood vegetables, the humble kohlrabi ranks high. A member of the brassica oleracea species of plants, kohlrabi often ends up being the last thing used in the farmers market haul or the dregs of a CSA delivery.

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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