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Digital Dining: What Restaurants Need to Know Now

Modern Restaurant Management

In February 2023, our Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) data analytics team advised on the benefits of attracting and keeping frequent diners. According to our Q1 2023 survey , frequent users were not just visiting QSRs; they planned to keep visiting. These raring-to-dine customers were twice as likely as other respondents to increase their future visits.

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5 Ways AI is Impacting the Restaurant Industry

Sculpture Hospitality

The restaurant industry is one of the largest and most dynamic industries in the world, with an estimated value of over $1.5 trillion in 2022. In recent years, the industry has been undergoing a significant transformation thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies.

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Coffee consumption continuing post pandemic trajectory

Fast Casual

Coffee consumption will continue to improve for the second straight year following the pandemic. Production was hampered in 2021/2022 by meteorological conditions, but is expected to recover in 2022/2023.

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Hyatt reveals plans for its all-inclusive brand in Mexico through the addition of Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres.

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announced plans for the 509-room Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres, which is expected to open later this year, further expanding the Inclusive Collection in Mexico and strengthening Hyatt’s brand footprint. The new resort will join the Inclusive Collection, the world’s largest portfolio of luxury all-inclusive resorts comprised of ten distinct brands.

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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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For Restaurants, Investing in Loyalty Is an Investment in the Future

Modern Restaurant Management

By now, loyalty programs have shifted from a “nice-to-have” to a “need-to-have” for restaurants looking to retain customers and drive revenue amid record inflation figures and increased prices. In fact, research from Accenture found that more than 90 percent of companies have some sort of loyalty program. Although the development and implementation of loyalty programs have become increasingly popular, they still have a widespread reputation as generic, focusing more on ma

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How 1 fast casual bakery CEO found success with no recipe

Fast Casual

Mignon François, founder of the Cupcake Collection and mother of six who turned her family’s $5 weekly dinner budget into a multi-million-dollar bakery brand, shares chapter 2 of her book, “Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe.

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Award-winning brand collection of lifestyle hotels enters new era under the ownership of Goldman Sachs Asset Management

Hospitality Net

FTC Hotels, the lifestyle hotel franchise collection company, which owns the two lifestyle brands Casa Cook and Cook’s Club, has been acquired by the Real Estate business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management (“Goldman Sachs”) for an undisclosed consideration.

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Three Strategies to Set Your Restaurant Team Up for Summer Success 

Modern Restaurant Management

Summer hiring is in full swing, and many restaurants are struggling to navigate one of their busiest seasons of the year while dealing with ongoing labor shortages and a volatile economy. Turbulent times call for creative solutions, so focusing on efficiencies and making investments in your staff are the best areas to tackle when it comes to running a restaurant this summer.

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It’s a Plant-Based Party! Fellows Bring Vegetable Inspiration to College Residence Hall Kitchens

Bon Appetit Management Company

Members of Environmental Carls Organized (ECO) pose during their plant-based cooking demonstration, led by Fellow Elise Kulers Across the country, Bon Appétit teams have been hard at work paving the way for a plant-forward revolution. The Bon Appétit Fellows have embarked on a similar mission to spread inspiration and knowledge about how to cook with vegetables through a series of plant-based cooking demonstrations for college students.

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How Bb.q Chicken maintains consistency amid rapid expansion

Fast Casual

Joseph Kim, U.S. CEO of Bb.q Chicken, reveals how he's growing the 2,000-unit South Korean chain in America.

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Hyatt Regency Irvine to Open as a Newly Redesigned Urban Oasis, Following Multi-Million Dollar Transformation

Hospitality Net

As part of a $50 million redesign, Hyatt Regency Irvine to reveal the first phase of a complete reimagining, with all-new interior design, public spaces, dining, meeting and events offerings, and more than 500 guestrooms.

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Time to Celebrate Dad and Boost Revenue – Restaurant Marketing Ideas for Father’s Day

Modern Restaurant Management

Now that temperatures have officially warmed up, consumers are more eager than ever to dine outside and on-premise. Although restaurant operators are no strangers to this shift in behavior, what they may be overlooking is the chance to leverage one of summer’s biggest revenue driving celebrations – Father’s Day. According to the National Retail Federation , consumers spent approximately $20 billion in 2022 on this annual day dedicated to Dad and it was celebrated by nearly 76 p

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What's wrong with this picture? June 2023

Chef's Connection

These are actual photographs from different inspections in our county. Can you see what the problems are? 1. ↓ Unpasteurized shell eggs over raw oysters is a violation? 2. ↓ This is a tougher one to catch. 3. ↓ An all too common discovery. 4. ↓ Two issues here. 5. ↓ This box contains breaded, cooked chicken. Any concerns? Answers: 1. Even though in-shell live oysters are raw proteins, they are considered ready-to-eat foods.

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The Hidden Cost of Delay: 7 Reasons Restaurants Can’t Wait on Voice Ordering

Fast Casual

For most restaurants, automation is worth the investment. You’re not the only one feeling the urgency to change. Your peers face similar challenges, and many of them are pulling the trigger to adopt technology solutions to the many seemingly intractable problems.

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Closing the Deal with Gen Zs

Hospitality Net

Although they would like to deny it, Gen Zs and Millennials do have one very important thing (for you!) in common: just like the Millennials before them, Gen Zs are highly motivated by travel and will spend as much of their disposable income on it as possible.

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Number of Cooks and Chefs Employed in the U.S. Reaches All-Time High

Modern Restaurant Management

The number of cooks and chefs employed in the U.S. has reaches an all-time high, according to a Chef's Pencil's report based on the latest Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics at the end of April 2023. Key takeaways include: Employment in the Food Preparation and Serving category is down seven percent compared to pre-pandemic levels, and recovery is very uneven within the professional groups.

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Safe Distance for Food Storage: Why Food Should be Stored at Least 6 Inches from the Floor?

FoodDocs

The importance of proper storage practices cannot be underestimated in the food industry. This aspect of food safety can help protect customers from foodborne illnesses caused by contamination. An essential practice under food storage is maintaining an appropriate distance between the stored food and the floor. When storing products, it is important to make sure they are located inches from the floor.

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How Data Management Tools, like Dashboards, Can Lead to Better Decision-Making

Fast Casual

Big data isn’t just for big business. Small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMB), like franchises and C-stores, can use and analyze data more successfully to solve problems and make business decisions. See what’s happening across the enterprise and at every site.

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Next Up for Revenue Managers: Tackling Ancillary Outlets

Hospitality Net

As a large majority of hotels have adopted some sort of dynamic pricing for their rooms, the next evolution of revenue management is moving beyond rooms, and many leaders have adopted total revenue management strategies for a more holistic approach.

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Time to Celebrate Dad and Boost Revenue – Restaurant Marketing Ideas for Father’ Day

Modern Restaurant Management

Now that temperatures have officially warmed up, consumers are more eager than ever to dine outside and on-premise. Although restaurant operators are no strangers to this shift in behavior, what they may be overlooking is the chance to leverage one of summer’s biggest revenue driving celebrations – Father’s Day. According to the National Retail Federation , consumers spent approximately $20 billion in 2022 on this annual day dedicated to Dad and it was celebrated by nearly 76 p

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Selecting the Perfect Online Food Order System: Key Factors to Consider

The Foody Gram

An online food order system can work wonders for your restaurant if it possesses all the features necessary for managing customers and orders, expanding your customer base, and showcasing your menu. Moreover, it can assist you and your team in maintaining accurate order records, ensuring you stay updated on all aspects of your business. Choosing the right commission-free online ordering software can be challenging, which is why we've compiled a list of essential factors to help you make an infor

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How a McDonald’s Franchisee Reduced Employee Turnover and Doubled the Size of Their Staff

Fast Casual

You can either blame the economy and hope the situation gets better or overcome your challenges by making a simple change to your hiring process. Join us as we discuss how a 3-location McDonald’s franchisee took control of turnover and achieved some big results with just a few small tweaks!

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U.S. Hotel Owners Eyeing Interest Coverage

Hospitality Net

According to CBRE’s February 2023 Investment Performance forecast, total revenues for the average U.S. hotel returned to 2019 levels in 2022, but the recovery of hotel profits will be delayed until later this year. Hotel franchise and management companies have benefited the most from the ongoing revenue recovery because the fees they receive are frequently earned as a percent of revenue.

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How to Beat Inflation in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

Owners of eating and drinking places have been compelled to increase menu prices as a survival strategy. Full-service menu prices jumped 8.8 percent and limited-service menu prices rose 7.1 percent in September year-over-year. However, continuing to raise prices to try to beat inflation could sound the death knell for restaurants at a time when they should be reveling in tune with the Christmas bells.

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Streamline Your Operations with Food Service Management Software

JAMIX

In the fast-paced and competitive world of food service, efficiency is key to success. Whether you run a restaurant, catering business, or any other food service establishment, managing operations effectively can be a challenging task. From recipe management and menu planning to inventory management and order processing, there are numerous moving parts that require careful … Continue reading Streamline Your Operations with Food Service Management Software → The post Streamline Your O

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5 Key Strategies for Developing a User-Friendly Online Ordering System for Restaurants

The Foody Gram

Boosting revenue, profit margins, and sales is crucial in today's competitive restaurant industry. Offering delivery services is an effective way to achieve this, particularly as online food ordering continues to thrive. You can easily get started by using third-party platforms or dedicated online ordering systems, with the best choice depending on your budget and customers' preferences.

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Procaccianti Companies Expands Upscale Boutique Hotel Collection

Hospitality Net

Procaccianti Companies, one of the nation’s premier real estate investment and services firms, today announced the acquisition of the Presidents’ Quarters and development of the Sabal House Savannah. The project is a joint venture with Kim King Associates and Ross Hotel Partners.

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A Nice Way to Fire a Customer

Modern Restaurant Management

In her " Making Dough Show ," owner-operator Hengam Stanfield offers advice on dealling with restaurant management challenges. In this episode, Stanfield discusses a recent experience where she had to part ways with a customer offering practical tips for managing delicate situations. Stanfield also has a variety of free resources including a marketing guide, an opening calculator and a business plan template available on her site.

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Streamline Your Operations with Food Service Management Software

JAMIX

In the fast-paced and competitive world of food service, efficiency is key to success. Whether you run a restaurant, catering business, or any other food service establishment, managing operations effectively can be a challenging task. From recipe management and menu planning to inventory management and order processing, there are numerous moving parts that require careful … Continue reading Streamline Your Operations with Food Service Management Software → The post Streamline Your O

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Top Consumer Food Trends in 2023: Sustainability, Self-Care, and Spice

FoodLogiQ

In a world characterized by rapid transformations and evolving consumer preferences, the realm of food is no exception. Today, as the global population becomes increasingly interconnected and informed, the dynamics of the food industry continue to be shaped by a myriad of factors. From the preferences of health-conscious individuals seeking nourishing alternatives, to the growing emphasis on sustainability and ethical consumption, consumer food trends continue to evolve.

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