Managing Risk: Prevent Foodborne Illness, Protect Your Restaurant
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 48 million Americans get sick each year from a foodborne illness. Of those, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die. The worst part is, this type of illness is largel...
Revolutionizing Dining: The Future of AI in the Restaurant Industry
When people think of the way AI is currently used in quick service restaurants – such as fast-food chains – they might think of AI-powered voice bots utilized at drive-thrus or AI tools to forecast inventory needs based on demand. A...
A Nice Way to Fire a Customer
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 pra...
How to Beat Inflation in the Restaurant Industry
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, cont...
For Restaurants, Investing in Loyalty Is an Investment in the Future
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...
Number of Cooks and Chefs Employed in the U.S. Reaches All-Time High
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 St...
Time to Celebrate Dad and Boost Revenue – Restaurant Marketing Ideas for Father's Day
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 o...
Digital Dining: What Restaurants Need to Know Now
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...
Three Strategies to Set Your Restaurant Team Up for Summer Success
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...
Five Telltale Signs a Hospitality Brand Lacks Emotional Intelligence ... and Why Consumers Care
A 2023 Emotional Intelligence Market study citing “heavy growth” of $49.93 billion USD by 2027 exemplifies the extent to which mastering “EQ” versus IQ is taking brands to exciting new levels of success … and w...
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Rock N Roll Sushi Welcomes Jan Barnett as New CMO
Rock N Roll Sushi is thrilled to further position itself as a leader in the sushi space with the recent appointment of Jan Barnett as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Boasting a diverse skillset, creative excellence and a proven ability to deliver ou...
JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION® CELEBRATES 2023 LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNERS
The James Beard Foundation® recognized and celebrated the 2023 James Beard Leadership Award winners at an invite-only ceremony and luncheon in Chicago on Sunday, June 4, 2023. The six 2023 winners were first announced on March 29. The full list o...
LAZY BETTY – ACCLAIMED ATLANTA RESTAURANT FROM CHEFS RON HSU & AARON PHILLIPS – TO MOVE TO ATLANTA'S MIDTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD
Lazy Betty, the renowned modern and inventive restaurant from Chef-Partners Ron Hsu and Aaron Phillips, is set to relocate to Atlantas Midtown neighborhood later this year. Located at 999 Peachtree, at the corner of Peachtree and 10th Street, the new...
THE ICONIC MAUNA KEA BEACH HOTEL PARTNERS WITH BISHOP MUSEUM TO RESTORE ITS CELEBRATED ART COLLECTION
The award-winning Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on the Island of Hawaiis Kohala Coast has partnered with Honolulus Bishop Museum on a million-dollar art restoration and stabilization project to preserve the resorts celebrated Rockefeller Art Collection. Span...
DWTS Maks & Val Chmerkovskiy Talk Fatherhood & Wine Tasting Cabaret with Upcoming Production, SAVOR
Settling in for a busy Fathers Day, Dancing with the Stars pros Maks Chmerkovskiy, (whose second son is on the way) along with first-time dad Val Chmerkovskiy, launch SAVOR After Hours, the new dancing experience starring the renowned duo on Saturday...
PRESENTING MARKER 88: A FLORIDA KEYS INSTITUTION, REIMAGINED
Marker 88 - the iconic restaurant located in Plantation Key, in the Village of Islamorada - is proud to officially reopen its doors, paving the way for a new chapter of beloved cuisine and rich maritime history. Contemporary will meet tropical in the...
Pride Month Donations & Specials from Next Level Burger & Snooze
House-made organic soy or organic coconut soft-serve ice cream is hand spun with organic peaches and passionfruit, topped with whipped cream, rainbow sugar and a rainbow?love?gummy for this festive vegan shake, which is available throughout the month...
The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative (SIGBI) Hosted Pride Kick-Off Event With Performances by MUNA, Mariahlynn and Ariel Versace, Presented by Jägermeister
Thursday night, The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative (SIGBI), the official and only charitable giving organization of The Stonewall Inn, hosted its annual Pride kick-off celebration at the historical bar in NYC with performances by queer indie-pop...
TUSCANY'S CULINARY EXCELLENCE SHINES AT BORGO SAN VINCENZO
Borgo San Vincenzo, Tuscanys newest luxury boutique hotel named for the patron saint of winemaking, invites guests to experience the regions legacy of warm hospitality and culinary excellence offering a delightful array of reimagined Tuscan classics,...
WILLIAM CHRIS WINE COMPANY HIRES DIRECTOR OF WINE PROJECTS
William Chris Wine Company (WCWC) is excited to announce the hire of Seth Urbanek as Director of Wine Projects. In this role, Urbanek will be focused on establishing the first full-scale sparkling wine production facility in Texas. He plans to focus ...
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Creative Ways to Show Employee Appreciation
Employee Appreciation Day is just around the corner, so thanking your employees should be at the top of your March to-do list. Finding creative ways to reward your employees will show them that their hard work is both noticed and appreciated. Set up ...
Mastering the art of customer reviews
Do the words new customer reviews send shivers down your spine They shouldnt! Opening yourself up to the vulnerability of feedback isnt exclusive to therapy, so it is time to start planning for success and cultivating more reviews for your restaurant...
Three restaurant desserts that can seduce any customer
Would you like to see our dessert menu Yes. Always. But actually selling a dessert can be difficult. After all, its much easier for a customer to dismiss a new menu than an entree, appetizer, or cocktail. We start thinking about the bill, relieving t...
Adding Healthy Dishes to Your Restaurant Menu
Adopting a healthier lifestyle is one of the most common new years resolutions, which means that more and more restaurant-goers are on the lookout for healthier options. Luckily, catering to customers that prioritize healthy eating doesnt have to inv...
What to Consider When Buying Restaurant Takeout Containers
Did you know that your restaurant disposables can make or break your customers takeout experience Read on to learn the importance of quality takeout containers and discover the best disposables for your restaurant. The Importance of Quality Disposabl...
The best soup recipes to attract winter customers
Soup season is in full swing, which means that bread bowls and hand-blended concoctions are ready to soothe our souls and warm our bellies through the holiday season and deep into winter. But while chili and chicken soups are stalwarts year-round, yo...
Essential Catering Products and Serveware for Holiday Events
From corporate holiday parties to local charity events, theres a good chance that youll be catering an event or two this holiday season. Regardless of the guest count and final menu, having the right catering products and serveware on hand will help ...
Three Timesaving Products We're Thankful For
Thanksgiving is almost here, which means it’s time to feast and give thanks for the bounties we receive both in and outside of the kitchen. Lets face it -- its easy to take things for granted. From iPhones to driverless cars, easier doesnt alwa...
Popular Pies and Must-Have Pie Products
Once the sun sets on summer and fall settles in, warm pies become the de facto dessert of choice to combat the ever-encroaching winds of winter. But these popular pies arent just the stuff of bakeries and mom-n-pop shops. Check out some of our favori...
Essential chili recipes for fall
The summer season has officially come to an end, which means that its time to bring back all of your favorite fall menu items. Many people agree that soup is the ultimate fall comfort food. Theres just something life-changing about enjoying a hearty ...
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