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What does bank failure mean for restaurant workers?
The Silicon Valley Bank failure caused Chicago restaurant chain, Fry The Coop, to miss payroll payment for 227 employees.
Jordan and Jensen RIF on how SVB helped 7shifts in its early days.
In the full episode (RIF012) we also RIF on how if there are any companies affected by this collapse, to please reach out so we can help support restaurant workers.
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #svb #bankfailure #payroll #payrollturmoil #Payroll
The Silicon Valley Bank failure caused Chicago restaurant chain, Fry The Coop, to miss payroll payment for 227 employees.
Jordan and Jensen RIF on how SVB helped 7shifts in its early days.
In the full episode (RIF012) we also RIF on how if there are any companies affected by this collapse, to please reach out so we can help support restaurant workers.
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #svb #bankfailure #payroll #payrollturmoil #Payroll
Hire for Attributes, Train for Skills
In this week’s Emphasizing Teams segment, CEO of 7shifts, Jordan, talks about how hiring for good attributes and training them on skills is how to build a great team.
Jordan RIFs on in the industry a lot of time people hurry hire the wrong people and when they are not a culture fit the whole team knows.
In the full episode (RIF012) we also RIF on Danny Meyer’s 51/49 principle for hiring.
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #hiring #attributesvskills #restaurantworkers #restaurantteams #hireforattributes
In this week’s Emphasizing Teams segment, CEO of 7shifts, Jordan, talks about how hiring for good attributes and training them on skills is how to build a great team.
Jordan RIFs on in the industry a lot of time people hurry hire the wrong people and when they are not a culture fit the whole team knows.
In the full episode (RIF012) we also RIF on Danny Meyer’s 51/49 principle for hiring.
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #hiring #attributesvskills #restaurantworkers #restaurantteams #hireforattributes
Brand Loyalty comes from feeling connected to a restaurant, in a human way.
In this week’s Customer Experience segment, Founder and CEO of Ovation, Zack talks about customer connection and making your guests care by showing that you care.
Shawn RIFs on how people in the hospitality industry are already good at making memorable moments and need to extend those moments into the digital experience. .
In the full episode (RIF012) we also RIF on how to better serve humans and how Cali BBQ uses texting from their team to their customers.
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #digitalconnection #connection #memorablemoments #digital
In this week’s Customer Experience segment, Founder and CEO of Ovation, Zack talks about customer connection and making your guests care by showing that you care.
Shawn RIFs on how people in the hospitality industry are already good at making memorable moments and need to extend those moments into the digital experience. .
In the full episode (RIF012) we also RIF on how to better serve humans and how Cali BBQ uses texting from their team to their customers.
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #digitalconnection #connection #memorablemoments #digital
Are you here for robots delivering food?
Sweetfin is partnering up with Coco Delivery Robots to help cut delivery wait times.
Shawn RIFs on how he doesn’t think adding robots for delivery or in the kitchen is a big leap and how the pros outweigh the cons for restaurants.
In the full episode (RIF012) we also RIF on if a delivery robot would make it down the street of New York and Roomba horror stories.
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #robots #robotics #robotdelivery #cocodelivery #robot
Sweetfin is partnering up with Coco Delivery Robots to help cut delivery wait times.
Shawn RIFs on how he doesn’t think adding robots for delivery or in the kitchen is a big leap and how the pros outweigh the cons for restaurants.
In the full episode (RIF012) we also RIF on if a delivery robot would make it down the street of New York and Roomba horror stories.
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #robots #robotics #robotdelivery #cocodelivery #robot
How do online reviews feed in-person visits, and vice-versa?
In this week’s Reading Reviews segment, CEO & Co-Founder of Marqii, Avi, shares his thoughts on the importance of responding and engaging with a restaurant’s online reviews.
Avi RIFs on how people in the industry just don’t seem to have as much time as they would like to respond to reviews and that is what Marqii is trying to help solve.
In the full episode (RIF012) we also RIF on using the tools and technology that is out there to help you engage with online reviews.
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #onlinereviews #engagment #customerengagement #onlineengagement #restaurantreviews
In this week’s Reading Reviews segment, CEO & Co-Founder of Marqii, Avi, shares his thoughts on the importance of responding and engaging with a restaurant’s online reviews.
Avi RIFs on how people in the industry just don’t seem to have as much time as they would like to respond to reviews and that is what Marqii is trying to help solve.
In the full episode (RIF012) we also RIF on using the tools and technology that is out there to help you engage with online reviews.
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #onlinereviews #engagment #customerengagement #onlineengagement #restaurantreviews
You been a part of a restaurant that has been in this situation?
On this week's Sleep at Night segment, DAVO Co-Founder David Joseph shares the story of when his Tax Auditor estimated his sales tax by counting guests walking into his restaurant on a Saturday night.
Jensen RIFs on how people in authority go on power trips which in turn hurts the chances of success for restaurants.
In the full episode (RIF012) we also RIF on having more than one business bank account so you don't get caught on the wrong side of managing cash flow.
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #salestax #taxinterest #taxpenalties #taxes #salestaxes #davobyavalara
On this week's Sleep at Night segment, DAVO Co-Founder David Joseph shares the story of when his Tax Auditor estimated his sales tax by counting guests walking into his restaurant on a Saturday night.
Jensen RIFs on how people in authority go on power trips which in turn hurts the chances of success for restaurants.
In the full episode (RIF012) we also RIF on having more than one business bank account so you don't get caught on the wrong side of managing cash flow.
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #salestax #taxinterest #taxpenalties #taxes #salestaxes #davobyavalara
Have you tried MrBeast chocolate?
MrBeast is asking his fans to help clean up his Feastables chocolate bar displays in Walmart if they are a mess, and he’s offering a chance at $5,000 if you do.
Kyle RIFs on the digital connections that people can build in the online world and how he would feel if he saw Bo Jackson on the street.
In the full episode (RIF011) we also RIF on how MrBeast has earned this respect by his past actions and how upset some people are about it.
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #feastables #digitalconnections #mrbeast #realconnections #fans
MrBeast is asking his fans to help clean up his Feastables chocolate bar displays in Walmart if they are a mess, and he’s offering a chance at $5,000 if you do.
Kyle RIFs on the digital connections that people can build in the online world and how he would feel if he saw Bo Jackson on the street.
In the full episode (RIF011) we also RIF on how MrBeast has earned this respect by his past actions and how upset some people are about it.
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #feastables #digitalconnections #mrbeast #realconnections #fans
Is flexible scheduling important for restaurants?
In this week’s Emphasizing Teams segment, CEO of 7shifts, Jordan, talks about surveying 4000 workers in the industry who called out flexible scheduling (or lack thereof) as a top priority.
Shawn RIFs on how being proactive and using tools and technology to enable that, will help make things easier for you team and your business
In the full episode (RIF011) we also RIF on how Cali BBQ used to do scheduling and how scheduling with empathy has helped Andolini’s Pizzeria in Tulsa.
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #scheduling #flexiblescheduling #restaurantschedules #restaurantworkers
In this week’s Emphasizing Teams segment, CEO of 7shifts, Jordan, talks about surveying 4000 workers in the industry who called out flexible scheduling (or lack thereof) as a top priority.
Shawn RIFs on how being proactive and using tools and technology to enable that, will help make things easier for you team and your business
In the full episode (RIF011) we also RIF on how Cali BBQ used to do scheduling and how scheduling with empathy has helped Andolini’s Pizzeria in Tulsa.
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #scheduling #flexiblescheduling #restaurantschedules #restaurantworkers
TYBS!! Tell Your Best Story!
In this week’s Customer Experience segment, Founder and CEO of Ovation, Zack talks about how important it is for restaurants to “be yourself” through every level of their brand and gives props to Dog Haus for their authenticity.
Jensen RIFs on how restaurants need to understand that, “food is just the proof that you are who you say you are.”
In the full episode (RIF011) we also RIF on the Apple experience, Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, and &pizza.
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #story #authenticity #authenticbrands #branding #beyourself
In this week’s Customer Experience segment, Founder and CEO of Ovation, Zack talks about how important it is for restaurants to “be yourself” through every level of their brand and gives props to Dog Haus for their authenticity.
Jensen RIFs on how restaurants need to understand that, “food is just the proof that you are who you say you are.”
In the full episode (RIF011) we also RIF on the Apple experience, Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, and &pizza.
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #story #authenticity #authenticbrands #branding #beyourself
How does a restaurant create a generational following?
In this week’s Reading Reviews segment, CEO & Co-Founder of Marqii, Avi, shares some reviews from the New York staple Down the Hatch and the legacy it has built.
Shawn RIFs on how this is what we get into the restaurant business for, to create stories and memorable experiences for people, and when someone writes a review recounting those experiences, that it can be powerful for your restaurant.
In the full episode (RIF011) we also RIF on the importance of the Cali BBQ Orange tree and Eat Drink and Be Merry’s Hair of the Dog and Off the Wagon
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #legacy #restaurantlegacy #eatdrinkandbemerry #newyorkcity #restaurantreviews
In this week’s Reading Reviews segment, CEO & Co-Founder of Marqii, Avi, shares some reviews from the New York staple Down the Hatch and the legacy it has built.
Shawn RIFs on how this is what we get into the restaurant business for, to create stories and memorable experiences for people, and when someone writes a review recounting those experiences, that it can be powerful for your restaurant.
In the full episode (RIF011) we also RIF on the importance of the Cali BBQ Orange tree and Eat Drink and Be Merry’s Hair of the Dog and Off the Wagon
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #legacy #restaurantlegacy #eatdrinkandbemerry #newyorkcity #restaurantreviews
How’s it feel to pay $185,000 in back taxes?
On this week’s, Sleep at Night, DAVO Co-Founder David Joseph talks about how we all suck at taxes but they are crucial in keeping your restaurant in business.
Kyle RIFs on the horror story he has of not paying sales tax, thinking they could do it themselves, and ended up owing $185,000.
In the full episode (RIF011) we also RIF on more sales tax horror stories, how DAVO helps automate the process, and how Kyle ended up paying off his massive bill.
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #salestax #taxinterest #taxpenalties #taxes #salestaxes #davobyavalara
On this week’s, Sleep at Night, DAVO Co-Founder David Joseph talks about how we all suck at taxes but they are crucial in keeping your restaurant in business.
Kyle RIFs on the horror story he has of not paying sales tax, thinking they could do it themselves, and ended up owing $185,000.
In the full episode (RIF011) we also RIF on more sales tax horror stories, how DAVO helps automate the process, and how Kyle ended up paying off his massive bill.
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #salestax #taxinterest #taxpenalties #taxes #salestaxes #davobyavalara
What does the state of staffing look like for you?
Instawork shared their 2023 STATE OF HOSPITALITY STAFFING REPORT. The report includes insights like the industry forgoing 10% of potential revenue due to short staffing. As well as tactics to attract and retain employees
Jensen RIFs on how you need to be just as creative in the way you attract employees as the way you attract guests..
In the full episode (RIF011) we also RIF on how you can run a smarter business with what you have, how owners will put the blame on anyone but themselves, and giving your employees the shifts they want.
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #instawork #2023stateofstaffing #2023staffing #laborshortage #laborreport #stateoftheindustry
Instawork shared their 2023 STATE OF HOSPITALITY STAFFING REPORT. The report includes insights like the industry forgoing 10% of potential revenue due to short staffing. As well as tactics to attract and retain employees
Jensen RIFs on how you need to be just as creative in the way you attract employees as the way you attract guests..
In the full episode (RIF011) we also RIF on how you can run a smarter business with what you have, how owners will put the blame on anyone but themselves, and giving your employees the shifts they want.
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #instawork #2023stateofstaffing #2023staffing #laborshortage #laborreport #stateoftheindustry
Is text a better experience than phone calls with restaurants?
In this week’s Customer Experience segment, Founder and CEO of Ovation, Zack talks about the bane of restaurants existence, phones, and how restaurants struggle with them.
Shawn RIFs on how he turns his phones off during the busiest days of the year and directs guests to order online.
In the full episode (RIF010) we also RIF on having someone designated to answer the phone and how people only call to know things that they could find out online.
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #guestexperience #customerservice #phones #automatedphones #onlineordering
In this week’s Customer Experience segment, Founder and CEO of Ovation, Zack talks about the bane of restaurants existence, phones, and how restaurants struggle with them.
Shawn RIFs on how he turns his phones off during the busiest days of the year and directs guests to order online.
In the full episode (RIF010) we also RIF on having someone designated to answer the phone and how people only call to know things that they could find out online.
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #guestexperience #customerservice #phones #automatedphones #onlineordering
What is your heat level, out of 10 scale?
Jensen RIFs on how he loves spicy foods but most of the time they are either not spicy enough or way too spicy.
In the full episode (RIF010) we also RIF on elementary school hustles, is Chick-fil-A good or bad and top cities to visit outside of the U.S.
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #spicy #spicyfood #spiciestfoods #spicyfoodlover
Jensen RIFs on how he loves spicy foods but most of the time they are either not spicy enough or way too spicy.
In the full episode (RIF010) we also RIF on elementary school hustles, is Chick-fil-A good or bad and top cities to visit outside of the U.S.
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #spicy #spicyfood #spiciestfoods #spicyfoodlover
Is the restaurant business built to see us through to retirement?
In this week’s Emphasizing Teams segment, CEO of 7shifts, Jordan, talks about putting your team first, and as long as you take care of your team they will take care of the rest.
Jensen RIFs on how we look at education and bettering our team as a cost to the business rather than a valuable investment.
In the full episode (RIF010) we also RIF on building up your bench, cooks still remember the butchery class they took with Jensen over a decade ago.
*Jordan also announces how you can win a $2,000 scholarship for hospitality education*
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #invest #restauranteducation #investinyourpeople #restaurantopportunities #investinyourself
In this week’s Emphasizing Teams segment, CEO of 7shifts, Jordan, talks about putting your team first, and as long as you take care of your team they will take care of the rest.
Jensen RIFs on how we look at education and bettering our team as a cost to the business rather than a valuable investment.
In the full episode (RIF010) we also RIF on building up your bench, cooks still remember the butchery class they took with Jensen over a decade ago.
*Jordan also announces how you can win a $2,000 scholarship for hospitality education*
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation.
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #invest #restauranteducation #investinyourpeople #restaurantopportunities #investinyourself
Are you “all-in” on robots in restaurants?
Richtech robotics have created ADAM, it looks like Baymax took the job as a Boba tea barista, to help automate and market your restaurant.
Jensen and Shawn RIF on the idea of bringing a robot into your restaurant as a way to market and attract guests.
In the full episode (RIF010) we also RIF on the humanoid robots from Boston Robotics, how robots could help with BBQ, and how kids make the dining decisions, and they love robots.
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #restaurantrobots #robots #restaurantechnology #restaurantmarketing
Richtech robotics have created ADAM, it looks like Baymax took the job as a Boba tea barista, to help automate and market your restaurant.
Jensen and Shawn RIF on the idea of bringing a robot into your restaurant as a way to market and attract guests.
In the full episode (RIF010) we also RIF on the humanoid robots from Boston Robotics, how robots could help with BBQ, and how kids make the dining decisions, and they love robots.
Restaurant Idea Factory (aka “RIF”) hosted by Kyle, Shawn, Jensen, airs weekly Fridays at 4pm ET. Presented by Davo, 7shifts, Marqii and Ovation
#RIF #restaurantindustry #restaurantculture #restaurantwages #hospitality #digitalhospitality #restaurantrobots #robots #restaurantechnology #restaurantmarketing