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Emerging Trends in Restaurant Benefits

Modern Restaurant Management

For restaurants, the health care expenditure will increase, and it’s not just the cost of health care. With winter behind us and summer approaching, it is time to begin planning for the 2023 benefits plan year. ‘Tis the season for plan review, benchmarking and forecasting. The key to success in this process is viewing the trends and national data through the prism of a restaurant operator.

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How to Build (and Maintain) Epic Restaurant Culture

7 Shifts

The restaurant industry has long been associated with long hours, hot-headed chefs, and an intense working environment that only the most passionate could handle. But that's been slowly changing over the past few years. Even before the pandemic hit, there's been a growing feeling that the restaurant industry has to do better when it comes to employee experience.

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The Best Vegan Cheeses for Melting, Sprinkling, and Snacking

EATER

Nicole Miles. From perfectly melty shreds to briny feta, these vegan cheeses rise to the top In the last couple of years, perhaps no aisle in the grocery store has seen more innovation than the dairy-free cheese aisle. As more and more people eschew dairy for health or ethical reasons, a slew of new products have hit the market after decades of dairy-free cheese enthusiasts being forced to stick to only a few options (looking at you, Daiya) that just weren’t as satisfying as the real thing.

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The Handshake Tip Is Still Really, Really Gross

The Restaurant Manifesto

There are much more elegant ways to give your server a little something extra. The post The Handshake Tip Is Still Really, Really Gross appeared first on The Restaurant Manifesto.

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Business Automation in Hospitality: A New World

Dive into the transformative potential of business automation within the hospitality sector. This comprehensive overview showcases how innovative technologies can streamline operations, reduce costs, and elevate guest satisfaction. Discover the advantages of integrating systems like automated check-ins, CRM, and energy management to not only save on expenses but also to provide a seamless and personalized guest experience.

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How ‘Phygital’ Marketing Improves Customer Engagement for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

One of the most impactful ways to target your audience is through location-based marketing. Nine out of 10 people who own a smartphone use it for information regarding their location, which allows vendors to access relevant and timely data in a nonintrusive way. Customer engagement is guaranteed to increase as customers interact with your restaurant through a dedicated mobile app or QR code system.

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Reinventing the Eel

EATER

Shutterstock. How one farm in Maine is looking to change the way Americans buy and eat eel Eels are delicious: Despite a slimy, snake-like appearance, their tender, rich meat is a favorite in everything from seaside fish fries to sushi to haute cuisine. But today’s eel lover faces a dilemma. The three major species of edible eels (American, European, and Japanese eels) are all endangered, some critically so.

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SiteMinder’s expert content series: Revenue management edition with Markus Seemann

SiteMinder

Designed specifically to help your hotel business boost performance, grow as a brand, and deliver amazing experiences for your guests; SiteMinder’s series features some of the best minds in the industry. Seven expert interviews with tangible insights and a wealth of knowledge. Get actionable knowledge your hotel can take away and put into practice quickly.

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2022 Restaurant Insurance Update

Modern Restaurant Management

The U.S. restaurant sector is gaining steam after coming out of a two-year pandemic that shuttered doors and curbed eatery revenues dramatically. According to the National Restaurant Association , the dining industry should generate $899 billion in revenues in 2022. That’s up from $640 billion in 2020. Even with robust growth, the restaurant industry faces steep challenges right now, with labor shortages, higher inflation, challenges with home food and drink deliveries, and ongoing food an

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Hotels develop VR "twins" as first step into metaverse

PhocusWire

Hotels are beginning to develop virtual representations of their physical properties, which will eventually live in the metaverse and support sales and marketing.

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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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The Country’s First Native American Woman-Owned Brewery in the U.S. Doesn’t Want to Be Its Last

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Shyla Sheppard and Dr. Missy Begay. | Brandon Soder/Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. The owners of New Mexico’s Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. hope to inspire the next generation of Indigenous brewers In spring 2022, Shyla Sheppard sat at a long bench in the two-story beer hall at Bow & Arrow Brewing Co.’s flagship location in Albuquerque, New Mexico, arranging flowers.

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Hybrid and Metaverse Events Are Coming to Vegas. Is Your Venue Ready?

NV Hotels

Highly regarded as the “Entertainment Capital of the World,” Las Vegas is famous for its exciting entertainment hosted at world-renown venues like Regal Red Rock Stadium, the Bellagio Hotel & Casino, and Caesars Palace. Recent reporting places Vegas in the top three growth markets in the U.S. for corporate events. While other major cities like New York City are still recovering from the effects of the pandemic, Las Vegas has made an incredible comeback in the last year.

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Teriyaki Madness: From Oops to Opportunity

Modern Restaurant Management

Teriyaki Madness (TMAD) had the "bowls" to admit they messed up and turned the mistake into a unique marketing opportunity. In late February, a marketing team member was training a coworker on how to send five winners of a “Free Bowls for a Year” drawing their notifications at once instead of one at a time. Instead of sending it to just one, it was accidentally sent to a different segment of Mad Rewards members that included 8,300 people!

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10 Pizza Marketing Ideas To Beat Your Competitors

Eagle Owl

People eat around 350 slices of pizza in the US every second. Millions of people admit they’d choose pizza to be their last meal ever. 98% of Americans eat pizza (Source). As pizza is such a popular food, we decided to dedicate a separate article to pizza marketing ideas instead of describing them in our […]. The post 10 Pizza Marketing Ideas To Beat Your Competitors appeared first on EagleOwl - Restaurant Management and Analytics Software.

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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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The 19 Best Things to Eat at Disney Springs

EATER

Disney Springs at night | Photo courtesy of the Walt Disney Company. From José Andrés’s Jaleo and Salt & Straw, to copious spins on the revered Dole Whip, here’s where to eat at Disney’s waterfront entertainment complex The multiyear revitalization of Disney Springs has transformed Walt Disney World’s former Downtown Disney into a glimmering outdoor promenade.

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Marketing de cocinas ocultas: cómo comercializar cocinas ocultas en plataformas de agregación de alimentos en línea

The Restaurant Times

La industria de los restaurantes ha estado en una montaña rusa desde la introducción de los agregadores de alimentos en línea. Debido al rápido aumento de las oportunidades en el negocio, cada vez más personas están dispuestas a ingresar al espacio de los restaurantes. Junto con el aumento de personas que cenan fuera, el aumento de la demanda de entrega en línea ha aumentado significativamente.

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Toast Survey: Guests Are Dining In

Modern Restaurant Management

On-premise dining sales were up 46 percent from Q1 2022 compared to Q1 202, according to Toast's Q1 Restaurant Trends Report. For the same time period, takeout and delivery sales were down seven percent. The report uncovers key trends across the restaurant industry through aggregated sales data from restaurants on the Toast platform, which has approximately 62,000 locations in the U.S.

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Ways To Ensure Secure Mobile Applications

Social Hospitality

In this digital age, people prefer to use their smartphones over desktop computers. Online customers, especially those in the millennial bracket, are increasingly turning to mobile applications for purchases and other applications. Smart businesses should make their e-commerce sites mobile-friendly to reach this market. With the increased use of mobile applications, however, the risk of cyber attacks is also on the rise.

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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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Pomegranate Molasses Belongs on (Almost) Everything

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Wonho Frank Lee. A beloved flavor of my childhood, it’s sweet, tart, and incredibly versatile When I was growing up, family dinners were always a lively and frenzied event. As my mom and aunts were putting the finishing touches on their dishes, I would take advantage of the commotion to inconspicuously steal a kibbeh or two before the platter could make its way out of the kitchen and onto the crowded dinner table.

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Phocuswright Europe 2022: Hot topics for hospitality

PhocusWire

Executives from three of Europe's top hotel groups gather on Center Stage at Phocuswright Europe to discuss the industry's challenges, opportunities and outlook.

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How Restaurants Can Combat Inflation with the Top-Down and Bottom-Up Method to Profitability

Modern Restaurant Management

While we’re all ready to put the pandemic behind us, many industries are still dealing with the disruptions left in its wake. The restaurant industry perhaps more than others. Neck and neck with the labor shortage, inflation has recently become a huge issue that operators are forced to combat. The prices of goods and services have increased 8.5 percent from March 2021 to March 2022, accounting for the highest inflation rate since December 1981.

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NRN editors discuss Chicago food, labor challenges, changing dayparts and the NRA show

Nation's Restaurant News

Plus, hear from Zach Flanzman, president and chief operating officer for Brown Bag Seafood

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No-Code Technology: The Key to Unlock the Future of Your Business

Global economies are reeling from recent upheavals—pandemic aftershocks, geopolitical conflicts, and a tech sector crunch. Mark Zuckerberg's 2023 "Year of Efficiency" ethos extends into 2024, with leaders seeking cost reductions without stunting growth. No-code technology emerges as a beacon of hope, fostering resilience and adaptability. Platforms like Make.com and Zapier empower even non-technical staff to automate and innovate, freeing IT for strategic tasks.

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How an Expert Rice Miller Perfects Japanese Rice for NYC Restaurants

EATER

The Rice Factory’s CEO Satoshi Ito says they go through 15 to 16 tons of rice per month As the sole miller of Japanese-produced rice in the United States, The Rice Factory NY is relied upon by some of New York City’s best Japanese restaurants. The company’s rice farm is located in Ina City in Japan’s Nagano Prefecture, a mountainous area that Rice Factory CEO Satoshi Ito describes as the “middle of nowhere.

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WTTC calls on governments to introduce a digital travel portal

PhocusWire

In a new report, the WTTC outlines how governments can implement a digital travel portal to check a traveler’s health status prior to traveling.

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We Feed People

Modern Restaurant Management

"We Feed People" is a Ron Howard-directed documentary that follows Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen in their journey to provide humanitarian aid around the world. The film will premiere May 27 on Disney+. To learn more, follow on social media and click here.

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How To Run A Profitable Bakery Business In The UK

The Restaurant Times

The market size of the bakery industry in the UK is worth GBP 3.9 billion , and it is one of the major sectors of the food industry in the country. The bakery market is set to soar as the frenzied at-home baking during the pandemic has left the Brits with a craving for fresh bread, which is now expected to translate into spending at the retail level.

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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.