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Seven Restaurant Trends That Will Define 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

Though many of the market forces that shaped the restaurant industry in 2021 were closely linked to disruption from the pandemic's onset in 2020, 2022 brings new challenges — and opportunities. Unprecedented labor and supply chain pressure will drive most of the restaurant trends that will define 2022, industry analysts say. This instability will push operators to trim costs by shortening menus and investing in labor-saving technology to free up cash for wage increases.

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Top 10 global spa trends for 2022 designed to heal mind, body & soul

EHL Insights

The wellness industry is transforming into a booming trillion dollar market with plenty of potential for new entrants in the sector, be it new products or services. EHL has compiled a list of the top 10 global spa trends for 2022. The spa experience is no longer simply about pampering; spas are now required to offer an extensive menu of healing therapies for the mind, body and soul.

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An Espresso-Chocolate Chunk Cookie Cake Recipe That’s an Instant Mood Booster

EATER

Celeste Noche/Eater. Browned butter, lots of chocolate, and two kinds of espresso give a welcome jolt to the classic skillet cookie I’ll never say no to a chocolate chip cookie of any kind, but there’s something supremely indulgent about a warm, super-sized version topped with a scoop of ice cream that several people can eat at once. As someone who enforced a “no slicing the cake” policy for one of my pre-COVID birthdays (I strongly encouraged, aka peer pressured, everyone to dig into the cake w

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How To Boost Bakery Sales With Health-Focused Foods

The Restaurant Times

The ongoing COVID-19 has significantly stressed almost every industry, and the industry players are facing challenges irrespective of their size. However, despite the catastrophe, people need to eat, which means food and beverage is a sector that can survive the current situation much more comfortably. Consumers across the globe have a strange love affair with baked goods, and the current pandemic seems to have accentuated the relationship.

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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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Don’t Wing It: How to Keep Your Fryers Super Bowl-Ready

Modern Restaurant Management

“Order more food.” This is the American football fan’s philosophy when it comes to Super Bowl menu planning. Americans ate a record 1.42 billion chicken wings during Super Bowl LV, a trend consistent with the rising popularity of chicken wing consumption. As more restaurants continue to add wings to their lineup, with 36 prepare of the top 500 restaurant chains now offering chicken wings on their menu, we can only expect these numbers to rise.

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They’re Flamin’ Hotting Everything Now

EATER

This is not even all of the Flamin’ Hot options. | Frito-Lay. No snack, at least from Frito-Lay, is safe “??More than a spicy sensation or a national craze, Flamin’ Hot is an attitude, one that pushes you to reject the status quo and embrace your inner edge,” writes a brand rep for Ruffles in an email. This comes with the announcement of the company’s new Flamin’ Hot Cheddar and Sour Cream Ruffles, in partnership with LeBron James.

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Tu guía para crear un impactante plan de negocios para cafeterías en 2022

The Restaurant Times

¿Planeas comenzar tu propio cafeterías? ¡Esa es una idea brillante! Un café es uno de esos formatos que siempre funcionará y ayudará a obtener ganancias dado que tienes una estrategia viable y un plan de negocios de café en su lugar. “¿Por qué?” Puedes preguntar. Esto se debe a que México es un mercado donde los conceptos locales interactúan con las tendencias globales y crean multitud de oportunidades comerciales.

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Owning a Restaurant: Pros and Cons of Buying vs Renting

Modern Restaurant Management

If you’re in the process of searching for a site in which to open a restaurant – or if you wish to move or expand your existing business to an additional location – it’s important to consider whether you’ll be buying or renting. In this article, we look at the pros and cons of both renting and buying to help you decide which approach will be best for your unique venture.

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Experiences must be primed for the tech-led big time

PhocusWire

As we enter such a critical new year for the experiences industry, it's time dust off the crystal ball and consider what emerging trends will help shape the near future.

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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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James Beard Foundation Awards 2022: Winners, News, and Updates

EATER

James Beard Foundation. Everything you need to know about the restaurant, chef, and media awards The James Beard Foundation Awards are among the highest honors in the American food world. After two strained years, the ceremony honoring chefs and restaurants is scheduled to take place as it had in pre-pandemic times, in a ceremony in Chicago on Monday, June 13, 2022.

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5 Things To Consider Before Going For Restaurant Consulting

The Restaurant Times

Investing in skilled restaurant consulting during the start-up phase of your restaurant or food & beverage enterprise will help you reach the break-even point faster. When putting together a plan for a new restaurant or turning around an existing one, professional guidance can help you avoid costly mistakes. It is common for entrepreneurs to be under considerable stress when they launch a new business.

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How Fast-Casual Marketers Can Prepare for 2022 Dine-in Traffic

Modern Restaurant Management

Since the first panic-inducing months of the pandemic in 2020, the restaurant industry has proven to be far more resilient than people would have expected. Sure, many establishments shuttered under that first wave of pressure and change, but those that adapted either survived or thrived. The establishments that made it through did so because of product, platform, or both.

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VIDEO: Travel's vital move into digital intelligence

PhocusWire

Outside forces are pushing travel brands to rethink how they operate, whether it be changes to location data requirements or to how travelers experience a trip.

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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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One-Hour Texas Chili Is the Key to This Crispy, Beefy Frito Pie Recipe

EATER

Louiie Victa/Eater. Heavy on the peppers and light on prep time, this version of the Texas football icon scores a touchdown for (almost) instant gratification On my way to a cousin’s wedding weekend on a fall Friday night outside Houston, I drove by my high school alma mater’s football stadium, where the lights were bright and the stands were packed.

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How Fine-dine Restaurants Are Overcoming The Challenges Of Omicron

The Restaurant Times

Large scale vaccinations had been touted as the beginning of the end for COVID-19. However, while limitations on indoor eating were relaxed and consumers progressively returned, the arrival of the new omicron variety is bad news for the restaurant industry. It is still unclear how this version will affect restaurant regulations and consumer confidence, which is something the sector is still wrestling with. .

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2022: A Year of Transition for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

More than half of restaurant operators said it would be a year or more before businesses conditions return to normal with food, labor, and occupancy costs are expected to remain elevated, and continue to impact restaurant profit margins in 2022, according to the National Restaurant Association's 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry report. Additonally, ninety-six percent of operators experienced supply delays or shortages of key food or beverage items in 2021 – and these challenges wi

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Virtuoso's Successful Forum Shows Signs of Optimism for the Travel Industry

Travel Pulse Hosting

The event hosted 350 in-person attendees and several virtual live streams.

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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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Go Ahead, Buy Yourself an Ice Cream Cake

EATER

Carvel [Official Photo]. There’s no need for a special occasion to treat yourself, you are the special occasion Now that January is over, there is some hope that the previous month’s incessant diet culture messaging will die down soon as the hordes of people who promised to eat healthy and exercise realize that both of those things are boring as hell.

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6 Innovative Restaurant Marketing Strategies To Win Customer Trust In Omicron Times

The Restaurant Times

Businesses, especially restaurants, have been forced to adapt or adjust their operating models as a result of the ongoing global pandemic. Things have gradually started to shift over a year after the outbreak began. However, what worked in the past may no longer work in the post-Covid-19 era. In recent years, restaurant marketing strategies have gotten much more sophisticated. .

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Restaurant Week: How to Gain New Customers and Boost Revenue

Modern Restaurant Management

A vast, community-wide event like Restaurant Week can be the perfect push to start 2022 successfully. Undoubtedly, it has become a community favorite across the country. Consumers are attracted by the promise of discounted meals at their favorite restaurants, as well as new and trending ones. Meanwhile, operators get the opportunity to grow their customer databases and turn new customers into loyal regulars.

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Carla brings buy-now-pay-later to car rental

PhocusWire

Carla is partnering with payment services provider Affirm to give renters the opportunity to choose how they can pay for their vehicle in instalments.

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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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One-Hour Texas Chili Is the Key to This Crispy, Beefy Frito Pie Recipe

EATER

Louiie Victa/Eater. Heavy on the peppers and light on prep time, this version of the Texas football icon scores a touchdown for (almost) instant gratification. On my way to a cousin’s wedding weekend on a fall Friday night outside Houston, I drove by my high school alma mater’s football stadium, where the lights were bright and the stands were packed.

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How To Create A Takeaway Menu To Increase Restaurant Sales

The Restaurant Times

The ongoing pandemic is rampaging the restaurant industry worldwide, and the conditions in the UK are no different. The impact on the global F&B industry in the UK has been catastrophic and it has been difficult to increase restaurant sales. Around 10% of the businesses got shut down during the pandemic. . The sales picked up during the second half of 2020 due to government initiatives like ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ after the lockdown.

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December Sales: Will QSR Continue its Positive Trend?

Modern Restaurant Management

In December 2021, average check was up 22 percent compared to the same period in 2019 and sales were up eight percent, according to Revenue Management Solutions, which released sales, traffic and average check trends for QSR restaurants in December 2021. To best assess relative performance, it compared 2021 sales, traffic and average check trends to 2019.

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STARTUP STAGE: HostGPO creates a buying community for rental hosts

PhocusWire

Founded in 2020, HostGPO provides discounts on furniture, décor and other supplies to short-term rental hosts that become members of its community.

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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.