Restaurant Business

AUGUST 31, 2023

Brands like Chipotle, Starbucks and Domino's are leaning on AI to do things like predict traffic, set prices and bake pizzas before they're even ordered.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 23, 2023

Restaurant loyalty programs are nothing new so what can restaurants do to stand out from the competition and better engage with guests to build relationships? Many are trying out subscription models to see if they can benefit restaurants and guests. To learn more about how loyalty programs are evolving, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Joseph Yetter, the General Manager of Punchh, a PAR Technology Company.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2023

General Mills Foodservice is putting the Chefs of the Mills to the test against back-of-house obstacles in its new “Chefs on the Line” video series, Each episode will challenge General Mills Foodservice’s resident culinary experts with the high-stakes scenarios that foodservice operators face every day. In the first episode, General Mills Foodservice corporate chefs Ted Osorio and Jessie Kordosky must throw together a brunch service with no staff, using only what’s on han

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The Eat Restaurant

AUGUST 22, 2023

Good food is the most important thing about any restaurant. Yet, more and more customers tend to care if the place looks, smells, and sounds good.

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Advertiser: Paycor

There’s a new overtime salary threshold that will impact employers across the country. If you have an employee making less than $43,888 on July 1 or less than $58,656 on January 1, you’re going to have to start paying overtime. Download Paycor’s guide to learn: Which groups of employees are affected? How should you classify employees? Best ways to mitigate risk.

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Open for Business

AUGUST 10, 2023

Finding staff for a restaurant can be a big challenge in the hospitality industry. Knowing how to hire employees can make or break your restaurant. A reliable, dedicated staff is your biggest asset, but high-quality employees are hard to find—especially when the industry is still feeling the effects of a labor shortage. Whether you’re staffing a new restaurant, looking for seasonal employees , or streamlining your interview process, you always want to know the best way to hire restaurant employe

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Sante

AUGUST 7, 2023

Tipflation is a hot topic. It is on the lips and screens of foodservice and retail operators, service workers, and of course, consumers.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 21, 2023

PART TWO: The Era of the Chef: Ah, now things really changed. The once restaurateur-centric restaurant was about to become chef-centric. Seemingly happening overnight – the chef went from a behind the scenes after-thought to a celebrity. Beginning with a few flamboyant artisans like Jeremiah Tower, Paul Prudhomme, Wolfgang Puck, and Alice Waters – the chef came out from behind the curtain as the star of the show, the person responsible for over-the-top food that wowed and inspired people of all

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2023

Viewers of "The Bear" understand how viral trends tempt first-time guests, but how do restaurants convert those novelty-seekers into brand champions and realize long-term value? Loyalty expert Hope Neiman, CMO at Tillster, says these are the four things she sees that restaurants often get wrong when building loyalty programs + brand champions: Lack of clarity and consistency.

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Buzztime Business

AUGUST 25, 2023

The future is bright for Buzztime we continue to build experiences that bring guests into bars and keep them coming back. This fall we are bringing back one of our most popular features in QB1 and will continue to bring new and engaging experiences to our Bar Buddies. Join us for a webinar on Wednesday, September 6th at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT to hear about Buzztime can bring to your location now and into the future.

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Advertiser: Paycor

There’s a new overtime salary threshold that will impact employers across the country. If you have an employee making less than $43,888 on July 1 or less than $58,656 on January 1, you’re going to have to start paying overtime. Download Paycor’s guide to learn: Which groups of employees are affected? How should you classify employees? Best ways to mitigate risk.

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EATER

AUGUST 10, 2023

Grasmere Gingerbread For the last 169 years, Grasmere Gingerbread has been selling sweets beside the much-visited graveyard that houses William Wordsworth, becoming a tourist attraction in its own right The village of Grasmere literally straddles the River Rothay in the middle of northwest England’s Lake District and figuratively the perilous line between quaint and twee, between historic detail and modern invention meant to charm tourists into spending money.

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Sculpture Hospitality

AUGUST 15, 2023

The emergence of bar liquor inventory software has transformed the way bars and restaurants handle their stock. Here are the top five benefits.

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Sante

AUGUST 31, 2023

If failure is so common in the restaurant industry, shouldn’t we study it?

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2023

The media is in love with the drama, as confessions of abused cooks find ample press time, and despondent cooks who leave the business trash talk their previous employers. It’s all so overdone and not true of the majority. After absorbing all the negative press and glamorized abusive behavior it’s no wonder restaurants are having a tough time recruiting employees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 21, 2023

As an investor in some of America’s most iconic brands, I’ve identified some key elements that every food brand can focus on in 2023 to grow and scale their business. When looking to invest in a food concept, we look for these seven elements: 1. Strong Unit Economics and Profitability In 2023, investors are looking for businesses that have their fundamentals down and are disciplined in their operations.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 30, 2023

The fast casual’s franchisees say they’re struggling with its price restrictions, coupled with high costs. And one operator says the barbecue chain put her store on the market without her knowledge.

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EATER

AUGUST 16, 2023

After launching and then closing Proteau just three years after it hit the market, John deBary has come to realize that sales aren’t the only way to measure success Recently I’ve been thinking a lot about failure. At the end of 2022, I shut down Proteau, the nonalcoholic drinks company I started. I had dedicated the past five years of my life to it, and for just three of those years saw my bottles in the market.

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Bizimply

AUGUST 30, 2023

Hospitality Mavericks Podcast: Learning from Biodiversity for Business with Chef Chantelle Nicholson, founder of Apricity. Discover the recipe for success of the restaurant with "conscious cooking, joyful dining" as the chef shares their team culture and how she overcomes industry challenges. The post Learning from <b>Biodiversity for Business</b> with Chef Chantelle Nicholson appeared first on Bizimply.

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Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

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Sante

AUGUST 11, 2023

Moscato D'Asti Nivole Vineyards - Photo Courtesy Michele Chiarlo WineryMoscato d’Asti is one of Italy’s most recognizable wines. It is a delicate, effervescent, and aromatic wine made from Moscato Bianco, which has been grown for centuries in northern Piedmont in the province of Asti. Moscato d’Asti’s popularity is attributed to its freshness and lightness, which makes it enjoyable at any time and during any season.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 24, 2023

The very thing that makes a complex kitchen environment work is the same thing that drives non-culinary folks away from professional chefs. Everything has a place, and everything is in its place, is a mantra that becomes an obsession with cooks and chefs. It is the very act that allows cooks to push through the chaos of a restaurant kitchen day with military precision and awareness of looming uncertainty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

The food industry has been historically slow to integrate technology and digital solutions. However, given the current circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, economic instability and impending recession in 2023 , traditional norms are shattered. Restaurants have had to adapt beyond the conventional to navigate the stormy waters and emerge stronger than ever before.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 22, 2023

The remaining 17 units will focus on revitalization and menu innovation. CEO and co-founder T.K. Pillan said the plant-based movement has been "over-hyped" and is now becoming "normalized.

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Speaker: Lauren Barash, Vice President, Brand Marketing

In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program

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EATER

AUGUST 7, 2023

As much as 39 inches of water filled Three Penny Taproom after a storm last month. | Three Penny Taproom A soggy summer has led to widespread water damage across the Green Mountain State — again. Here’s how restaurateurs are staying afloat in the aftermath. Just a few hours before rain that would flood pockets of Vermont and bring the capital city to an “apocalyptic” standstill began, the owner of Three Penny Taproom in Montpelier was putting the final screw in place on a $300,000 restaurant exp

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Bizimply

AUGUST 11, 2023

Hospitality Mavericks Podcast - Creating a Positive Workplace Culture: Insights from Ashley Godfrey, Professor of Escoffier School Of Culinary Arts on how theory can help hospitality managers overcome real-world hospitality challenges. The post Creating a <b>Positive Workplace Culture</b>: Insights from Professor Ashley Godfrey appeared first on Bizimply.

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Sante

AUGUST 30, 2023

Three Finger Jack Cabernet Sauvignon is a breathtaking experience that left a strong, indelible impression on my palate. The wine delivers an unparalleled depth of flavor courtesy of its robust, structured build, which is further reinforced with dense tannins.

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Buzztime Business

AUGUST 8, 2023

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 15, 2023

In rural Wisconsin, putting a plate of food on the table can begin with putting a roof over someone’s head. Nyle Deane , Culinary Director at Masgay Group/Masgay Restaurants, didn’t think twice about opening his home rent-free for over six months to one of his cooks transitioning between housing arrangements. Similarly generous, Deane’s parents provide care for local children in need through state foster programs.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 24, 2023

The concept from Punch Bowl Social founder Robert Thompson isn't scheduled to debut until next year, but it has attracted some powerful investors from both the restaurant and the pickleball world.

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EATER

AUGUST 11, 2023

Cassandra Holmes. | Drew Arrieta A new deal with the city of East Phillips, Minneapolis could rehabilitate a former superfund site — and reinvigorate the members of the Little Earth of United Tribes who live there This story was originally published on Civil Eats. Cassandra Holmes got involved in environmental justice organizing after her 16-year-old son , Trinidad Flores, died in 2013 upon suddenly developing dilated cardiomyopathy, a heart condition that scientists have found to be associated

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