January, 2023

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Tik Tok Marketing Proves Profitable

Modern Restaurant Management

Seventy-eight percent of small businesses that run ads on TikTok have already realized a positive ROI–the majority within just six months. according to Capterra’s TikTok Marketing Survey. TikTok marketing yields undeniable power, especially with Gen Z as it helps mitigate choice paralysis by giving users immersive, vertical videos that take them inside a business instantly, rather than sifting through text-heavy sites.

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How do Restaurants Manage Inventory?

Sculpture Hospitality

Restaurants can manage inventory using several different methods, from creating and maintaining an inventory list to using detailed reports to make better decisions about their inventory.

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What families want from fast casual brands

Fast Casual

The lack of focus on kids is a big miss given that parties with children 12 and under bring in checks that are twice as high as parties without them.

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How to Manage Sick Foodservice Employees

Wasserstrom

According to recent data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sick foodservice employees are the source of hundreds of foodborne illness outbreaks each year. This article offers recommendations on the best way to manage sick employees in the foodservice industry. Not only do these guidelines benefit your customers and staff, but […] The post How to Manage Sick Foodservice Employees appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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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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3 Benefits of Using Restaurant Inventory Management Technology

Optimum Control

These days, your back-of-house (BOH) staff is tasked with more than just cooking recipes and creating plates of art. On top of the everyday tasks it takes to run a restaurant kitchen, your BOH team is responsible for inventory management – the key essential to running any restaurant. The practice of inventory management involves keeping track of the ingredients and supplies coming and going from your restaurant.

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How AI Alleviates Restaurant Pain Points

Modern Restaurant Management

Since the pandemic, restaurants have endured a plethora of issues ranging from fluctuating dining restrictions to supply chain issues to rising food prices. But arguably no issue has proven to be as constant and bedeviling as the labor shortage. Recent research has proven the industry is still struggling to rebound on staffing, reporting a woeful 500K fewer employees than before the pandemic.

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How Bar Inventory Control Systems Improve Your Bottom Line

Sculpture Hospitality

Bar inventory control systems assist bars in efficiently tracking their inventory levels. A bar inventory control system provides your business with detailed, accurate and up-to-date information on the quantity, location and value of your inventoried bar goods.

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How Another Broken Egg Cafe Dominates the Breakfast and Brunch Category

Fast Casual

Join Another Broken Egg Cafe President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Macaluso and Revel Chief Strategy Officer Chris Lybeer for a webinar focused on how technology—including fully integrated kitchen management—has helped the brand continue to improve their quality and speed of service.

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Commercial Flat Top Griddle Care

Wasserstrom

Griddles, flat top grills, planchas … No matter what you call them, routine cleaning and maintenance is key in extending the life of your professional kitchen equipment while exacting perfect flavor notes on a food-safe surface. Our guide shares tips on proper commercial griddle maintenance to keep your valuable foodservice investment operating at peak condition […].

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10 tips for creating a positive food safety culture

HACCP Mentor

Creating a positive food safety culture in your food business starts with developing a culture that takes into account the … 10 tips for creating a positive food safety culture READ MORE » The post 10 tips for creating a positive food safety culture appeared first on HACCP Mentor.

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Restaurant equipment complete guide

Lithos POS

Investing in equipment is one of the main costs of a restaurant business. By identifying your restaurant business model, finance, consideration of space, and other related aspects, you can identify the essential restaurant equipment that you need to invest in. So listing them one by one will give you a clear picture of where your money should invest and cut the cost as well.

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Strategic Ways for Restaurateurs to Grow Their Brands

Modern Restaurant Management

Independent restaurants with fewer than three locations make up more than half of the restaurants in the U.S. Many restaurateurs dream of growing into multiple locations, but it takes a lot of capital investment to get there. At my restaurant development and investment firm Full Course, we work with emerging brands to develop leadership, optimize business practices and ultimately provide financial investment for expansion.

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9 Ways to Improve Bar Inventory Control

Sculpture Hospitality

Bar inventory control is essential to successful bar management. Without. proper inventory management , bars and restaurants can end up with too much inventory, which increases tied-up capital and the risk of waste, or too little inventory, which can result in lost profits.

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Why The Melt CEO contributes 1 'simple factor' to company's growth

Fast Casual

"Since 2017, our average unit volumes have increased more than five-fold from less than $700,000 to almost $3.5 million," said Ralph Bower, CEO of The Melt, based in California.

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Updated: Restaurants & Food Allergies: What Customers Want You to Know

Wasserstrom

Updated 1-19-23: Sesame became the 9th official allergen listed in the United States in 2021. As of January 2023, food labels are now required to clearly list sesame as an allergen. Until this time, sesame was allowed to be listed as a “natural flavor” or “spice mix.” Products already in stock or shipped prior to […] The post Updated: Restaurants & Food Allergies: What Customers Want You to Know appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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RTN's Newest Board of Governors Member: Vadim Parizher

Restaurant Technology Network

The Restaurant Technology Network would like to welcome the newest member of our Board of Governors, Vadim Parizher, VP of Technology, Taco Bell.

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3 Strategies for Getting the Most Out of Your Foodservice Marketing Agency

IN Food Marketing

With manufacturers always focused on goals and sales targets, a crucial partner in these endeavors is your foodservice marketing agency. Here are a few strategies on how to maximize ROI with your agency and ensure everyone is set up for success. Clearly Define the Scope and Problem to Solve Whether you’re launching a new product or introducing a rebate to help a slow-moving item sell better, knowing your goal and clearly articulating it to your agency partner helps get everyone moving in the sam

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Restaurants Need to Understand Sober Culture (Infographic)

Modern Restaurant Management

As the sober-curious movement grows, new socializing norms and behaviors are emerging. BARE Zero Proof’s first annual “The State of Sober Socializing” study unpacks the changing motivations and behavior of those who choose not to drink alcohol, and examines how the hospitality industry is addressing the needs of this emerging community.

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Sculpture Hospitality Once Again Named in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500®

Sculpture Hospitality

TORONTO , Jan. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - For the 7th time since 2013, Sculpture Hospitality, the leading pioneer in the food and beverage inventory management industry, has once again been named one of the top 500 franchises in North America , ranking #384 in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500®, increasing its overall ranking by 40 spots since 2022.

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How Grégoire retains customers despite inflation

Fast Casual

The French-inspired fast casual brand has survived plenty of economic uneasiness. Owner Gregoire Jacquet reveals how.

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Commercial Temperature Monitoring Alarms with WiFi (LoRaWAN)

ComplianceMate

When it comes to avoiding significant financial losses, a food safety monitoring system is an absolutely essential part of every foodservice business. Without the proper technology, you could be unknowingly compromising your food safety and your reputation. Here’s how temperature monitoring with WiFi can help manage all those aspects of your business.

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RTN Reveals Start-Up Alley Semi-Finalists at MURTEC 2023

Restaurant Technology Network

15 red-hot tech startups will be showcased at MURTEC in Las Vegas, March 6-8.

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What if a factory should change the product they build to another product, every day…

JAMIX

Mikko Jaatinen, CEO, Jamix Oy A factory building sewing machines has a blueprint that breaks down the product into every single part needed to build it. The factory checks what purchasing options they would have for each part, taking into consideration obviously price and quality but also other factors such as sustainability. Next step is … Continue reading What if a factory should change the product they build to another product, every day… → The post What if a factory should change

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Here Comes the Holiday Party: Seven Dos and Don’ts for Rewarding Restaurant Staffers

Modern Restaurant Management

It’s January, which means restaurant operators and managers have been juggling busy holiday crowds for breakfast, lunch and dinner while also planning the employee party that typically occurs this month. With restaurant employees putting so much care into every plate and table while their patrons leisurely embrace the holiday spirit, these parties are an opportunity to truly return that hospitality to those who make it so special for guests the rest of the year.

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How to Create a Bar Inventory Spreadsheet

Sculpture Hospitality

A bar inventory spreadsheet can be used to help you manage your bar's inventory and costs. While it’s not as effective as an inventory management system , with the right setup, you can keep track of stock levels, pricing, and other important information related to running a bar.

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Nominations open for FastCasual's 2023 Excellence in Food Safety awards

Fast Casual

Nominations close Feb. 28. Wingstop was the winner of the 2022 Excellence in Food Safety award, and past winners have included Panda Express, Chipotle and Fazoli's.

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Hygiena® Announces AOAC-approval for its ZymoSnap ALP Device that Rapidly and Accurately Verifies Proper Dairy Pasteurization

Hygiena

Hygiena, a global food safety and animal health leader in rapid diagnostic tests, is pleased to announce the AOAC-approval of its ZymoSnap test device for the measurement of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) enzymes in milk and milk-based products. The post Hygiena® Announces AOAC-approval for its ZymoSnap ALP Device that Rapidly and Accurately Verifies Proper Dairy Pasteurization appeared first on Hygiena.

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RTN's Newest Board of Governors Member: Vadim Parizher

Restaurant Technology Network

The Restaurant Technology Network would like to welcome the newest member of our Board of Governors, Vadim Parizher, VP of Technology, Taco Bell.

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What if a factory should change the product they build to another product, every day…

JAMIX

Mikko Jaatinen, CEO, Jamix Oy A factory building sewing machines has a blueprint that breaks down the product into every single part needed to build it. The factory checks what purchasing options they would have for each part, taking into consideration obviously price and quality but also other factors such as sustainability. Next step is … Continue reading What if a factory should change the product they build to another product, every day… → The post What if a factory should change

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Why ORM Matters for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

In the digital age, online reputation management is critical for business success. Many depend on social media reviews and posts about a particular restaurant before deciding whether they will dine there or not. Nearly half of your market depends on social media comments for their restaurant reviews. A survey conducted by MGH Advertising found that 45 percent of American diners said they tried a restaurant for the first time precisely because of a positive post on social media, while another 21