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Should Momofuku Own the Term ‘Chili Crunch’?

EATER

But because trademark law requires brand owners to police use of their trademarks — and because Momofuku is concerned that consumers may actually be confused here — we write to request Homiah’s cooperation.” Homiah’s founder Michelle Tew says she was “gutted” to receive the letter. “As

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Investing In Digital Technology Is Investing in Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

Today’s modern restaurant operators face challenges that no other generation has faced, thanks to COVID-19 closures, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, menu labeling, and food safety challenges. These are just a few of Chipotle's many efforts to revive its damaged brand image and increase safety in their restaurants.

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Sichuan Peppercorns Are Hot Enough for McDonald’s

EATER

But the fact that America’s largest chain restaurant now considers “Sichuan peppercorn” specifically a safe enough flavor to name on the menu at all is proof its journey into the mainstream is complete. Some restaurants got it illegally, but the lifting of the law made the ingredient far more accessible.

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#MeToo, Still

EATER

Allison Vu /Eater Five years after I went public with my #MeToo experiences in the restaurant industry, has anything really changed? I worked at the Friedman-owned Spotted Pig between 2006 and 2007, and at the Rusty Knot and the Breslin from 2008 to 2012.) But there has also been measurable progress since 2017.

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5 Best Restaurant Tip Pooling Solutions Compared

Cheetah

With a Covid-induced labor crisis in the background, many restaurants explored methods like ‘no tipping’ and ‘auto-gratuity’ in an attempt to battle the crisis and create a better working environment for restaurant staff. For restaurant owners, digital tip pooling saves valuable time. Toast - Tipping within Your POS.

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5 Best Digital Tip Pooling Solutions Compared

Cheetah

With a Covid-induced labor crisis in the background, many restaurants explored methods like ‘no tipping’ and ‘auto-gratuity’ in an attempt to battle the crisis and create a better working environment for restaurant staff. For restaurant owners, digital tip pooling saves valuable time. Toast - Tipping within Your POS.

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The restaurant industry needs to step up for women. We asked four leaders how to do it.

7 Shifts

The internet holds countless stories of inappropriate behavior that female restaurant workers have endured. Women-owned restaurants often have their accomplishments overlooked. I have been serving plant based charcuterie since 2008.Broccoli Women fill more than half of restaurant positions in the U.S. She promptly quit.