It’s especially true in the hospitality industry, where doing things the same way as always can be very easy. Restaurants need to catch up when it comes time to implement innovative solutions and gain competitive advantages, which can directly impact your bottom line.
It’s always a good idea to review the status quo in a constantly changing market (especially true now during a pandemic). Following restaurant blogs is one way restaurateurs can stay on top of the industry is direction and what the “other guys are doing.”
Restaurant industry blogs are a great source of information and offer news, stories, and advice from professionals in the field. It’s easy to read and digest.
FoodableFoodable is more than just a blog for the restaurant industry: it’s a network on-demand explicitly designed for professionals in food service. Foodable has the most comprehensive videos, training courses, and insights that can help you improve your company. The content of Foodable includes articles, podcasts, virtual conferences, and articles. It also has an extensive index of industry professionals who offer tips and advice to those seeking it.
Modern Restaurant Management
Modern Restaurant Management is the leading online restaurant management magazine. Modern Restaurant Management covers all aspects of news in the restaurant management industry. There are daily news articles and expert advice on restaurant management. You can also find profiles of industry experts, trends in the industry, and profiles of the people who work there.
OpenTable OpenTable
OpenTable’s Restaurant Blog offers a wealth of information on various topics. It is aimed at both newcomers to the industry and those with more experience. You’ll find great video and Q&A content in categories such as:
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KLR can help you with part of your restaurant’s business. The Restaurateur is the blog of an accounting and business firm that focuses on the financial aspects of the restaurant business—the fun stuff, like taxes, insurance policies, tipping practices, etc.
This blog is dedicated to the beverage-making aspects of restaurants. The topics include management, culture, tips, insights from the industry, news, and more. Need help creating the perfect drink menu for your bar? You want to know exactly how many drinks remain in the near-empty bottles at your bar. BevSpot has probably written a post about your drink-related question.
The Restaurant Manifesto
It’s a blog for the restaurant industry that is geared toward diners, not industry professionals. The goal is to help customers improve their restaurant experience by providing tools that will allow them to interact with waitstaff productively. This leads to a better dining experience. Content categories include Dining Tips, Restaurant Life (focused on customer etiquette in building relationships with servers), Table Talk (server specific), and The Service Bar. All content is original.
Fast Casual
FastCasual.com reports on important news, trends, events, and industry developments in the fast-casual sector since 1997. This restaurant blog has many resources, including a list of service providers and slideshow presentations. It also includes video content and industry research. Browse the resources section to find great articles like Retailers Focus on Curb Appeal: Innovative Food & Beverage Magazine
Food & Beverage Magazine, a “digitizing,” offers news and trends on all aspects of the restaurant and hospitality industries. Food & Beverage Magazine is an excellent option for those who prefer to listen rather than read. They produce five podcasts (yes, FIVE): “Rogues on the Road,” The Art Mann Podcast,” A Fork in the Road,” The Hangover,” as well as “Savage Turner Rock Express,” and a YouTube Channel. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news, interviews, profiles, and updates.
FSR Magazine
This magazine is available in print and online. It covers everything there is to know about full-service restaurants. The magazine’s three main content categories — Foods, Operations, and Growth — include regular articles on menu innovation, food security, marketing, employee and financial management, and more. FSR offers free reports that you can download to keep track of changing trends and conditions in the market.
