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Mastering social media: a 5-step guide for restaurant operators

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By Mila Holosha Social media management can seem like an overwhelming undertaking, but can operators manage their restaurant’s social media accounts themselves? Not only is it possible, but it can also be highly beneficial for business. No one understands the restaurant, feels its atmosphere, and knows its essence better than someone who works there, and […] The post Mastering social media: a 5-step guide for restaurant operators appeared first on Restobiz.

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From Relaxation to Longevity: Phuket Evolves into a Global Wellness Tourism Leader

Hospitality Net

Wellness tourism is in great shape. One of the fastest growing areas of the tourism industry, the sector has grown from a niche market for committed health seekers to become a THB 219 trillion (USD 6.3 trillion) global powerhouse. At the heart of this revolution is Asia Pacific, which accounts for 30% of the worldwide market and where pioneering destinations such as Phuket have successfully changed the face of wellness tourism.In the latest in a series of C9 Sessions, C9 Hotelworks, the award-wi

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How to Automate Payroll with POS Systems

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Automating payroll can save restaurants up to 75% of the time spent on manual processes and reduce errors by 90%. Using a POS system simplifies payroll by automating time tracking, tip management, and wage calculations, while integrating with accounting tools like QuickBooks ensures compliance and accuracy. Key Benefits of POS Payroll Automation: Time Tracking : Automatically logs hours, breaks, and overtime.

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IHG Launches Atwell Suites in Greater China

Hospitality Net

On November 22nd, IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) launched its new exquisite lifestyle brand, Atwell Suites, in Greater China. Using “new territorial home” as the core design concept, Atwell Suites is dedicated to offering a high-quality experience for young guests seeking an exquisite lifestyle, and creating a living space with aesthetic value, emotional value and spiritual value.

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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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Ultimate Guide to Payroll Automation for Restaurants

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Managing payroll manually in restaurants is time-consuming and error-prone. Payroll automation solves these issues by streamlining tasks like tracking hours, distributing tips, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Here’s why it matters and how to get started: Key Benefits : Automatically tracks hours, tips, and shifts. Reduces errors and ensures accurate, on-time payments.

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Is LAVU Right for You? 3 Restaurant Success Stories

Lavu

Lavu helps restaurants improve efficiency, manage growth, and enhance customer service. It’s a cloud-based POS system tailored for restaurants, offering tools like inventory management, employee scheduling , and CRM. With features like dual pricing to cut credit card fees, real-time inventory tracking, and integrations with QuickBooks and Uber Eats, Lavu simplifies operations for businesses of all sizes.

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The Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) Heads to Cape Town for the First Time for its 13th Edition

Hospitality Net

The Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF), Africa’s premier conference for tourism and hospitality investment, is gearing up for its 2025 edition in Cape Town. Taking place from 17 to 19 June at The Westin Cape Town, AHIF 2025 will introduce an innovative, dynamic format aimed at fostering new partnerships and facilitating deals within Africa’s rapidly expanding hospitality sector - one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.

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Menu Reports: Using Data to Boost Restaurant Sales

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Modern POS systems like Lavu have revolutionized how restaurants optimize their menus, replacing outdated manual methods with real-time, automated insights. Here’s what you can achieve with these tools: Track Performance : Identify which menu items are popular and profitable. Analyze Trends : Spot seasonal patterns and customer preferences. Improve Margins : Monitor contribution margins to adjust pricing effectively.

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All Eyes on 2025: New Openings Around the World, from Mexico to Cyprus

Hospitality Net

From Istanbul’s bustling Beyoğlu district to the pristine shorelines of Mexico’s Pacific coast to the beating heart of Cyprus, both new and beloved destinations are beckoning travelers in search of community. With an eye on 2025, we’ve selected a list of places where travelers can come together at brand-new hotels to join inspired conversations, forge new relationships with cherished cities, and discover both historic and contemporary architectural gems.

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2024 Accessibility Standards for Digital Menus

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Accessibility in digital menus is no longer optional – it’s a legal requirement in 2024 under the ADA. Restaurants must ensure their digital menus are usable by everyone, including the 61 million U.S. adults with disabilities. Here’s a quick summary of what’s important: Legal Compliance : ADA mandates accessible digital platforms, including menus.

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Choice Hotels Announces Opening of First New Construction Property with Lobby in a Box, MainStay Suites Chesapeake, VA

Hospitality Net

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), announced the opening of the first new construction hotel to feature the Lobby in a Box package, a MainStay Suites in Chesapeake, Virginia. By using the proprietary and turnkey Lobby in a Box and Kitchen in a Box packages, the hotel leveraged effective designs with lower costs that are intentionally constructed for the extended stay consumer.

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How Real-Time Inventory Reduces Food Waste

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Real-time inventory systems help restaurants cut food waste , save money, and improve operations. Here’s how: Track Stock in Real-Time : Monitor inventory levels instantly to avoid overstocking or understocking. Reduce Spoilage : Get alerts for expiring items and use the FIFO method to manage perishable goods. Forecast Demand : Use sales data to predict future needs and order the right quantities.

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Travelodge Group Q3 performance in line with expectations against the market backdrop

Hospitality Net

Travelodge Group, the UK’s first budget hotel brand which operates more than 600 hotels, today announces its results for the nine months ended 30 September 2024. Travelodge delivered a 0.5% increase in revenue to £786.1 million (2023: £782 million), reflecting resilient market demand from its diverse range of leisure and business customers, albeit with a more challenging rate environment.

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How POS Inventory Tools Cut Costs in Restaurants

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Running a restaurant is tough, and poor inventory management can make it even harder. Wasted food, stock shortages, and manual tracking errors all lead to higher costs and lost profits. That’s where POS inventory tools step in to help. Key Ways POS Systems Save Restaurants Money: Real-Time Tracking : Automatically updates stock levels as orders are placed, reducing waste and preventing stockouts.

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HSMAI Europe progresses sustainability conversation

Hospitality Net

Following the success of HSMAI Europe Fall Curate on The Commercialisation of Sustainability, which took place in London on November 7, we are delighted to share two key resources.

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How to Analyze Menu Item Popularity with POS Data

Lavu

Want to make smarter menu decisions? Use your POS system to analyze sales, profitability, and trends. Here’s how: Identify Top Performers : Track sales volume and item rankings to spot customer favorites. Evaluate Profit Margins : Calculate contribution margins to see which items bring in the most profit. Categorize Menu Items : Group dishes into Stars (popular & profitable), Plowhorses (popular but low profit), Puzzles (profitable but less popular), and Dogs (low demand & profit).

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Competition vs Cooperation: What Are the Downsides of Banking Regulation?

Hospitality Net

In this article, we discuss moral hazard and regulatory measures, such as capital requirements, to stave off a banking crisis. We then introduce a model we have developed where we analyze the trade-off between competition to attract depositors and cooperation to enhance liquidity. We evaluate different policy tools with the objective of promoting financial stability.

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EFSA Explores Processing Effects, Toxicity Testing to Inform Novel Protein Safety Assessments

Food Safety Magazine

Recent research efforts by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to support novel food risk assessments include a study of the effects that processing methods for novel and genetically modified foods can have on proteins, as well as the development of a fit-for-purpose, in vitro toxicity assessment approach for novel proteins.

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Omni Severin Hotel Completes $24M Renovation

Hospitality Net

Project evokes the glamour and charm of hotel’s illustrious past with modern luxury.

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Nemco Adds to Sales Team

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Adam Rosenkranz has joined Nemco Food Equipment as national sales manager for the western territory of the U.S. He joins a sales team led by Chris Fisher, director of sales since August 2023, alongside national sales managers Emma Stamm and Sean Collins.

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