Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Restaurant operators listen up: by 2025, Gen Z and Millennials will outnumber all other generations in the workforce by 18 million. If your "Help Wanted" sign and job board posts aren't cutting it anymore, there's a good reason why. Think about your last round of hiring. You probably received a decent volume of applications, you spent money boosting the ads, yet you’re left still looking for quality.
ChowNow
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
This guide will teach you everything you need to know about getting started with restaurant marketing. By the time you finish this article, youll know how to approach restaurant marketing the right way and not waste time doing guesswork, crossing your fingers, and then hoping you see new customers walking through the door. Well show you how to leverage: Your local restaurant scene Your restaurants brand Your digital assets The community around you Then, reveal how to measure your marketing effor
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Culinary Cues
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Theres plenty of fear and loathing going on in the restaurant business. Every restaurant and restaurateur are struggling to figure it out how am I going to make this work? This is not the normal amount of angst that has been present for decades fickle customer tastes, rising cost of goods, changing demographics, or escalating rents; there are far deeper concerns that make everyone scratch their heads in wonder.
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
This "Super" special edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup has a Super Bowl theme. MVP Menu Performances More than 200 million people tuned in to the Super Bowl last year—many with a plate of wings in front of them. But while wings still dominate as the top football snack, new data suggests that more fans are choosing to watch the game at home rather than head to their local sports bar.
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The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!
Goliath Consulting
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
Many professional athletes transition into the business world after their playing careers, and the restaurant industry has become a prime investment opportunity for some of the biggest names in sports. While their fame provides a strong foundation, its their strategic approach, leadership, and ability to build strong teams that drive their success. Lets look at four athletes who have excelled in the restaurant business and the lessons they offer.
Restaurant Business
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Tech Check: Operators say tech is making them more efficient, but not always more profitable. It may be a question of how it is measured.
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Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
In an industry where cultivating guest relationships is critical to success, operators often forget that developing positive relationships with the people serving those guests is equally, if not more, important. I learned this lesson during my first job as a line cook, often working 10 to 12 hours a day, five to six days a week. I loved the challenge of the job and found the pace exhilarating.
ChowNow
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
When customers are looking for a new place to eat, one of the first steps in that journey is checking reviews. We all do it. Its to protect our time, our wallets, and our tastebuds. After reading this article, you will realize that reviews are your most valuable online asset, and leaving them unattended is unthinkable. In this guide, youll learn: Why you have to make Google reviews a part of daily operations Different tactics to start collecting hundreds more reviews Review response strategies t
Restaurant Engine
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Good food and social media make great partners. What is the trick to getting free marketing for your restaurant? The answer is user-generated content (UGC). First, you have the best food and terrific customer service. Next, your restaurant customers are happy when they dine with you. Now, you want to grow your restaurant, and you dont want to spend a ton of money to do it.
The Rail
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
By Torrey Tayenaka, Contributor In a highly competitive restaurant industry, its crucial to stand out from the crowd and bring an influx of new guests through the door. Video marketing is an essential tool to captivate audiences, drive foot traffic, and win the fierce battle for online attention. Leveraging engaging and authentic video content allows restaurants to showcase their menu offerings, build a recognizable brand identity, and create a loyal base of regulars and word-of-mouth referrals.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Restaurant Business
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
The eight-unit coffee shop chain was developed to support charitable efforts in underserved communities.
ChowNow
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Building a restaurant marketing budget can feel overwhelming. With tight margins, unpredictable cash flow, and endless marketing options, its hard to know how much to spendor where to spend it. Many operators worry about wasting money on the wrong strategies or not seeing a return on investment, making it tempting to avoid marketing altogether. But without a clear budget, your restaurant risks losing customers to competitors who consistently promote their business.
Restaurant Engine
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Take your time when taking your Instagram photographs and make a plan first. Plate presentation matters. In one study , more than 50% of people say that social media, like Instagram, influences their dining choices. Your success as a restaurateur isnt only about taste and ambiance. Your success is also about presentation. You know that presentation inside your restaurant is key, but did you know its also key in the social stratosphere?
Black Box Intelligence
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The Value EquationHow Restaurants Can Deliver More Without Cutting Prices A Deep Dive Into What Value Means for Consumers and How Restaurants Can Compete Why Value Matters More Than Ever Value is more important than ever for restaurant guests in 2025. Yet, that doesnt mean theyre just looking for the lowest prices. Instead, consumers are redefining what value means.
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Fuel your restaurant’s success with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Running a restaurant comes with unique financial challenges, from managing seasonal fluctuations to covering unexpected expenses like equipment repairs or ingredient shortages. This guide dives into fast, flexible financing options for restaurant owners. Discover how to bridge cash flow gaps, fund expansions, or navigate slow seasons without compromising service quality.
Restaurant Business
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
The former COO of franchisee DMD Ventures accused the companys co-founders of using corporate funds to pay for lavish lifestyles. They vehemently denied the allegations and leveled some of their own.
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Recently, one Zaxby’s franchisee decided to change how employees maintain cooking oil by switching to automated oil management. The new system has simplified oil changeouts at the restaurants, while also saving the franchisee money and taking a literal load off employees’ hands. 1788 Chicken owns and operates 60 Zaxby’s locations across eight states.
ChowNow
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Many restaurant operators have misconceptions about average order volume (AOV) and how it works, making statements like: I need more customers to make more money. or Upselling feels awkward. or That sounds like something for big chains, not a small independent restaurant like mine. If any of this sounds familiar, please keep reading so you can discover how increasing your average order volume can transform your restaurant without the need for new customers or a corporate-level budget.
Wasserstrom
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Designing and building a restaurant is a complicated process. Oftentimes, people only see the result of a restaurant opening when everything looks perfect, and the establishment is full of excited, hungry diners. However, getting to that point involves a lot of hard work, even for the most experienced restaurateurs. Potential owners will benefit from having […] The post Design & Build: Budgeting for Your Restaurant Launch appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.
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Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.
The Rail
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
By Sierra Powell, Contributor Running a profitable restaurant calls for much more than just presenting good cuisine. A great restaurant stays with its patrons' hearts and brains, inspiring them to come back and suggest it to others. From the atmosphere to the cuisine quality and customer service, every element shapes the whole experience greatly. This article will look at strategies to make a restaurant unforgettable for patrons, so they leave with a pleasant experience that lasts.
Crunchtime
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Top takeaways to help scale your restaurant business with confidence Growing. Expanding. Scaling. These three words are top of mind for most restaurant operators today. But, whether you want to add a dozen units to your business or hundreds, growth can be hard. Thats why having the right growth strategies in place can make all the difference.
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Health-driven brand True Food Kitchen transitioned its kitchens across all 46 locations in 18 states as well as its entire menu to become 100-percemt seed oil-free. As part of a multi-year shift, the brand exclusively uses avocado and olive oils, eliminating industrial seed oils from every ingredient of its 100-plus menu items. “This isn’t just a trend or a tagline—this is who we are,” said Matthew Padilla, Head of Culinary at True Food Kitchen. "It was a massive unde
TastyIgniter
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Discover how AI is revolutionizing the restaurant industry by reducing labor costs through predictive analytics, automated scheduling, and efficiency tools. Learn how innovative technologies optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, and improve profitability for modern restaurants.
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Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!
Restaurant Business
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
The fast-casual chicken chain, which counts Drake and Usher among its celebrity backers, has apparently hired an investment bank and could seek a valuation of $1 billion.
Restaurant Technology Guys
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Title: Revolutionizing Restaurant Advertising with Finch: A Deep Dive into Digital Media for Venues In todays fast-paced, ever-evolving world of technology and digital media, restaurants are finding themselves navigating new terrains to engage with customers more dynamically.
Bizimply
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
The way businesses manage their workforce is evolving rapidly. Companies that fail to modernise their workforce management technology risk falling […] The post Future-Proof Your Business: 5 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Workforce Tech appeared first on Bizimply.
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
More than eight in ten restaurant operators expect 2025 sales to meet or exceed 2024 levels, but rising competition will require differentiation through experience, service, and innovation, according to The National Restaurant Association’s 2025 State of the Restaurant Industry report. Despite the positive outlook, many operators say, "new year, similar concerns." In 2025, restaurants will continue to grapple with many of the same challenges they faced in 2024.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
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EATER
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Post & Beam will shutter as the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza development moves forward
Restaurant Business
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
A Deeper Dive: This weeks podcast features Technomic Managing Principal Joe Pawlak to talk about why some restaurant chains are easily outperforming their top competitors right now.
Sante
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
The cold Pacific current helps keep Chilean wines crisp and fresh. The post The Humboldt Coast appeared first on Sant.Food.Wine.Spirits.
The Salt
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
D.C.-based chef Leah Curran Moon shares some ideas for a few egg substitutes that won't break the bank. (Image credit: PATRICK T.
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The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.
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