Blogs
4 ways tech can cut labor costs
A healthy restaurant profit margin is dependent on controlling key expenses such as food and labor costs. Today's restaurant technology tools can help optimize…
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Does your delivery experience offer these 3 things?
by Jacqueline Mueller — SVP, smg
To drive profitable growth, restaurants need to simplify and optimize both the customer and employee experience, from menu design to how tickets are…
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Smokey Bones, Nathan’s Famous execs to discuss ghost kitchens at 1-day virtual event
Two industry executives will discuss the rise of ghost kitchens at the #QSRNext event Nov. 9. The one-day workshop is free for restaurant executives.
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Why operators should plan now for lease accounting compliance
by Taj Adhav
After a one-year pandemic deferral, ASC 842 goes into effect for private companies at the end of this year. Yes, there's another deadline, essential for you…
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Workers are serving themselves: Restaurants should as well
by Victoria Avery — Marketing Specialist, GRUBBRR
The pandemic has turned the restaurant industry on its head, with employees realizing that restaurants need them more than they need restaurants. This newfound…
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PJ's Coffee multi-unit franchisee does these 4 things before adding locations
Barry Prendergast, who owns six PJ's Coffee units, describes how decides when the time is right to expand with additional franchise locations.
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Got hiring issues? Take 3 tips from DoorDash, Uber
by Sean Behr
Nearly two-thirds (65%) of companies have high volume hiring demands, yet almost seven in 10 are getting fewer candidates applying for jobs this year than last…
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2 Panera VIPs keynoting Fast Casual Executive Summit 2021
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Very few fast casual brands have been as successful as Panera Bread over the years, and that success is directly linked to its willingness to take risks when…
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5 ways tech can control food costs
Restaurants can leverage technology to optimize spending on expenses, directly adding to the profit margin. Here are five tips on how to use technology to…
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Why Dillas Quesadillas CEO's employees have his back
Kyle Gordon, founder of Dillas Quesadillas, reveals how taking care of his employees, not just financially, inspires their loyalty.
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How employee hiring, retention has changed in the past year
by Shahpour Nejad — PRESIDENT/CEO, PIZZA GUYS
Pizza Guys CEO Shahpour Nejad explains his company's approach to employee hiring and retention and why it's important to listen to employees' needs and…
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Hey, fast casuals: It's time to get back out there!
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
It's almost time for the fast casual industry's family reunion. The Fast Casual Executive Summit kicks off on Oct. 3 in Charlotte.
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9 tips for running a restaurant delivery operation
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
As food delivery becomes more popular with dining patrons, delivery is a high-demand service. Following are nine best practices for launching and running a…
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What the restaurant industry can learn from Amazon
by James Shea
James Shea, director of content strategy at Zuppler, explains why restaurant and foodservice operators should take a long hard look at Amazon's model and how…
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5 up-and-coming fast casuals vying for 'Perfect Pitch' in Charlotte
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The founders of five brands under five years old with fewer than five locations will try to convince execs and advisers attending the Perfect Pitch during the…
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A deep dive into one brand's food safety strategy
At Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes, food safety is paramount and the safety strategy is proving to pay off in more ways than one.
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Why technology is the big break in tackling restaurant labor shortage
by Dinesh Saparamadu — CEO, Applova Inc.
Dinesh Saparamadu, CEO and founder of Applova Inc., shares insight on how technology, specifically automation, can be a winning solution for restaurants…
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RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Workstream
Workstream is a hiring tool that helps restaurants source, screen, and onboard candidates faster through texting and automation. With Workstream, brands like…
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RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Ovation
Voted the #1 guest feedback platform in a nationwide RestaurantOwner.com survey, Ovation uses a 2-question SMS-based survey as a digital Table Touch™ that has…
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RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Cardlytics
Cardlytics is advertising that works 100% of the time; you only pay when a customer is served with an offer and then makes a purchase during the campaign.
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