Tue.Jun 11, 2024

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Restaurant Management: Your 10-Step Guide

Sculpture Hospitality

Congratulations! You're a restaurant owner – a total rockstar with a dream of serving up delicious food and making people happy. But between menu planning, counting restaurant inventory , keeping staff happy, and deciphering that mountain of health codes, you might feel like your brain is about to explode.

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Fast Casual Makes Multiunit Deal for Arizona Debut

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Nothing Bundt Cakes franchisees John and Sue Gilbert are adding to their mix, with plans to bring Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe to Arizona this year. The first of three Phoenix-area units will open this fall in Scottsdale Quarter shopping center, with subsequent Arizona openings planned for the next three years.

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Flavourtech’s Origins: From Wine to Worldwide Flavor Solutions

FMT Magazine

Leon Skaliotis, CEO of Flavourtech , Discover how Flavourtech, founded over 40 years ago by an innovative winemaker in Australia, evolved from addressing grape juice desulphiting to revolutionizing flavor extraction and concentration across various industries. Question: What inspired the founding of Flavourtech and how has the company evolved since its inception?

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Newport Hospitality Group Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Best Western Williamsburg Historic District

Hospitality Net

Newport Hospitality Group, Inc. (NHG), headquartered in Williamsburg, Virginia, proudly announces the addition of the Best Western Williamsburg Historic District to its portfolio of managed hotels. With 34 years of establishment in Williamsburg, Newport Hospitality Group brings extensive experience and expertise to its latest acquisition, marking a strategic move in its commitment to growth and excellence in the local market.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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HungerRush partners with restaurants to create better guest experiences

Fast Casual

HungerRush VP of Sales Josh Desmond met up with FastCasual.com editor Cherryh Cansler at the recent National Restaurant Association Show to talk about how the company prioritizes building partnerships with their clients to help them best serve their customers.

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Botrista allows restaurants to serve craft beverages

Fast Casual

Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, talks to Jason Valentine, chief strategy officer for Botrista, about the brand's drink machines and all the delicious flavors Botrista has to offer restaurants.

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Emotional intelligence and leadership: The perfect combination

Hospitality Net

When we think about leadership qualities, not more than a decade or two ago, emotional intelligence would have come a long way down the list. However, our expectations of work and what it means to be a leader have shifted drastically since then. Now, if you talk to most leadership and HR experts, they will tell you that emotional intelligence is one of the most, if not the most important skill for today’s business leaders.

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Star Micronics debuts new line of labeling products

Fast Casual

John Levin, director of product management for Star Micronics (Americas), debuts the brand's latest labeling technology at the National Restaurant Association Show. The mc Label3 can do any kind of label a restaurant might need, from labeling a coffee cup for pickup to labeling product in walk-in coolers.

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3 Guest Experience Tips from Award-Winning Hoteliers

Hospitality Net

If you’re looking for ways to improve guest experience at your hotel, who better to get advice from than hoteliers who’ve won awards thanks to the fantastic experiences that they provide their guests?

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Star Micronics debuts new line of labeling products

Fast Casual

John Levin, director of product management for Star Micronics (Americas), debuts the brand's latest labeling technology at the National Restaurant Association Show. The mc Label3 can do any kind of label a restaurant might need, from labeling a coffee cup for pickup to labeling product in walk-in coolers.

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SiteMinder and Cloudbeds Partner to Create New Distribution and Revenue Opportunities For Hotels

Hospitality Net

SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, and Cloudbeds, the leading platform redefining the concept of PMS for the hospitality industry, have established a strategic partnership to expand connectivity between platforms and create new revenue capabilities for more than 60,000 hoteliers globally.

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Simplified interface makes HungerRush POS system quick to learn, easy to use

Fast Casual

Andrew Howell, solutions engineer at HungerRush, demonstrates how the company's flagship POS platform prioritizes ease of use, making it accessible for users who are new to restaurant POS systems. This allows restaurants to quickly onboard and train staff without extensive technical knowledge.

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Radisson Hotel Group’s Newest Hotel in Makkah Reinforces the Group’s Expansion Plan in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Hospitality Net

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of its newest hotel, Park Inn by Radisson Makkah Thakher Alsharqi. Strategically located in the heart of Thakher City, a mere 2.2 km from the revered Great Mosque, the hotel promises to set a new standard for contemporary accommodation in Makkah.

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PreciTaste's vision AI tech could be a boon for restaurants

Fast Casual

Hauke Feddersen, vice president of operations for Precitaste, showed off the brand's vision AI technology at the National Restaurant Association Show.

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Booking.com Research Reveals How LGBTQ+ Travelers Are Taking Control of Their Trips

Hospitality Net

Building on its mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, Booking.com’s latest LGBTQ+ travel research reveals that travelers continue to face significant challenges. More than half (59%) of LGBTQ+ travelers have experienced discrimination when traveling, rising to 63% of those who are currently out**, 64% of those who have a partner and 68% of those who consider themselves an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and change.

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Deel Media offers creative solutions for restaurants

Fast Casual

Deel Media is an end-to-end digital signage solutions company designed to offer restaurants content solutions, content creation like food photography and the hardware needed to display it. Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, talks to Deel Media President Bill Clapes about what the company has to offer QSRs.

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IRIS showcases latest mobile ordering & upselling capabilities at HITEC 24

Hospitality Net

IRIS, a global leader in digital ordering and guest experience platforms for the hospitality industry, will be attending HITEC Charlotte this month to showcase their latest features (now available across its mobile ordering platform) and updates on client successes.

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Franke Coffee Systems makes it easy for any restaurant to serve consistently great coffee

Fast Casual

Tim Cox, marketing manager for Franke Coffee Systems, joins QSRweb.com editor Mandy Wolf Detwiler at the recent National Restaurant Association Show to talk about how the company's automated coffee solutions make the process of making great coffee accessible to anyone.

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Leveraging Data Insights in Hospitality: The Role of P2P Systems in Improving Decision-Making

Hospitality Net

Over the last several years, hoteliers have been forced to tackle a variety of emerging challenges head-on, from labour shortages to supply chain disruptions and rapidly evolving guest demands. As travel volumes recover, leading hotels are investing in digital transformation and refreshed amenities for an increasingly experience-driven audience.

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Simplified interface makes HungerRush POS system quick to learn, easy to use

Fast Casual

Andrew Howell, solutions engineer at HungerRush, demonstrates how the company's flagship POS platform prioritizes ease of use, making it accessible for users who are new to restaurant POS systems. This allows restaurants to quickly onboard and train staff without extensive technical knowledge.

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Aligning Culture with the Bottom Line: How to Create a Commercial Mindset that Will Drive Revenue and Service

Hospitality Net

Almost every person in your hotel should be aware of how sales truly impact your property. Whether at reception, working in payroll, or drawing up employee onboarding SOPs, they need to know that every day is a sales day. Selling can be a human trait, and great things start to happen when your hotel company is tuned into the commerce side of your business.

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Deel Media offers creative solutions for restaurants

Fast Casual

Deel Media is an end-to-end digital signage solutions company designed to offer restaurants content solutions, content creation like food photography and the hardware needed to display it. Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, talks to Deel Media President Bill Clapes about what the company has to offer QSRs.

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Continuing Dutch Expansion: Ruby Unveils Project in Rotterdam

Hospitality Net

Ruby Hotels proudly announces its second project in the Netherlands, following the success of its flagship in Amsterdam. Located in Rotterdam’s vibrant Glashaven district, the new project will offer approx. 225 meticulously designed rooms and lively public areas. Partnering with Foruminvest, a European hotel developer, promises to deliver an unparalleled Lean Luxury experience in one of Rotterdam’s most exciting neighborhoods.

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Beyond the POS: HungerRush helps restaurants solve many challenges

Fast Casual

FastCasual.com editor Cherryh Cansler caught up with HungerRush's Deepti Mendiratta at the recent National Restaurant Association Show to talk about how the company offers solutions beyond just point-of-sale systems.

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Island Hospitality Management Assumes Management of 120-Room Residence Inn Boca Raton

Hospitality Net

Officials of Island Hospitality Management, the premier third-party management company for select-service and upscale, extended-stay hotels, announced that the company has commenced operations of the 120-room Residence Inn Boca Raton.

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Otter builds truly omnichannel POS system

Fast Casual

Otter's omnichannel POS system that acts as a restaurant operating system. Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, talks to Jeff McGhee of Otter about the brand's POS system and what it offers customers.

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Rotana’s first property in the holy city of Madinah

Hospitality Net

We are thrilled to announce the opening of Al Manakha Rotana, our first property in Al Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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PreciTaste's vision AI tech could be a boon for restaurants

Fast Casual

Hauke Feddersen, vice president of operations for Precitaste, showed off the brand's vision AI technology at the National Restaurant Association Show.

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Hilton’s Green Ramadan Initiative Reduces Food Waste by a Further 21%

Hospitality Net

Hilton announced the results of its Green Ramadan 2024 initiative, which aimed to further reduce food waste across hotel operations during the holy month. Through the effort, Hilton saw a more than 20% reduction in post-consumer food waste.

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Sorry, Manhattan. The James Beard Award spotlight has turned to America's smaller towns

FoodService Director

The 2024 awards ceremony celebrated the diversity of the restaurant industry, from Appalachian-inspired cuisine in West Virginia, to Senegalese food in New Orleans and a Japanese baker in Portland, Maine.

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