Steaks don't travel well

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Steaks don't travel well

Restaurants think they have a secret weapon in battle with Amazon, delivery startups Restaurateurs face pressure from an ever-widening set of competitors including meal-kit companies and online food delivery startups, but a group of industry leaders remain convinced that ambience will beat Amazon. "Amazon is an indication of how much broader the competitive set is now," Jordan Holm, president of the casual dining chain Boston Pizza, told an audience this week at the annual foodservice and hospitality convention RC Show in Toronto. Read more ... Original story on nationalpost.com Original story on born2invest.com

Content marketing is critical for your restaurant business

In the digital age, content marketing is a tool that can help promote your business, boost its popularity and increase your customer base. Marketing for the F&B field requires you to stay on top of changing trends and appreciate what is working right now. In a digital era, there are many ways to promote your business effectively. One of these is content marketing. This is an essential component to help you reach customers through social media, blogs and other online resources like your restaurant’s official website. Understanding how content marketing will help you get the right people who can help you market your business. Read more ...

10 Best Online Ordering Systems for Small Restaurants

As demand for online ordering grows among restaurant consumers, so has the need for independent restaurants to find solutions that let customers browse their menus, select options and pay for their carryout or delivery orders online. There are several restaurant ordering systems available that essentially let you input your menu information to create a simple ordering platform you can include on your own website or mobile app. Here are some of the top restaurant ordering system options to consider. Restaurant Ordering System Options Read more ... Top 15 Ordering Systems ... Original story on Smallbiztrends.com Original story on abc.net.au

Rate My Boss website a potential shake-up of hospitality industry

The union behind a website that allows workers to review their employers says it is a step towards improving working conditions, but a legal expert warns it could produce a defamation headache. Rate My Boss is a website funded by United Voice that allows users to share their experiences and frustrations relating to their employers in the hospitality industry and give them a rating out of five stars. Read more ...

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