Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 10, 2025

Even as many US households feel financially squeezed, eating out remains a top priority. Attest’s 2025 US Spending Trends Report finds that once basic bills are covered, prepared food – whether at restaurants or via takeout – is the most likely place Americans will spend extra cash. Just over 57 percent of consumers report spending on takeout food each month and 51.5 percent say they dine out at restaurants, which is more than the roughly 45 percent who make purchases in the ap

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ChowNow

JUNE 6, 2025

An “About Us” page for a restaurant website is almost always written as an afterthought, or was created so long ago, it no longer reflects the restaurant’s personality or values. And operators who don’t have one at all are missing out on a huge opportunity to tell their restaurant’s story, connect with new customers, and distinguish themselves from other restaurants in their area.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2025

For restaurant operators striving to cut through the noise and connect with today's diners, understanding the nuances of modern marketing and PR is crucial. It's essential for survival and growth. Are you confident your current strategies are hitting the mark? Jessica Huang, CEO & Founder of Restaurant Marketing, understands what many restaurants are doing wrong in their efforts and how they're missing opportunities to attract and retain customers.

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Marketing Loyalty Program Email Marketing Customer Experience 380

Goliath Consulting

JUNE 8, 2025

Smart ways to keep your restaurant or bar running cool, safe, and efficient all season long. Summer brings sunshine, longer days, and—if you’re not prepared—hot kitchens that slow down service, impact food quality, and push your staff to the edge. For restaurant and bar owners, getting your kitchen ready for rising temperatures isn’t just about comfort; it’s about performance, food safety, and protecting your bottom line.

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Advertiser: Paycor

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

EATER

JUNE 4, 2025

Longtime Canlis employee James Huffman is taking over the kitchen at Seattles most famous restaurant

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 4, 2025

Labor costs are expected to continue to rise across the industry. But the fast casual's CEO Jonathan Neman sees room for 1,000 Sweetgreens domestically, tapping technology that he says will help beat competitors on price.

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The Rail

JUNE 6, 2025

By Tracie Johnson, Contributor Restaurants must adapt to changing tastes and habits to stay fresh and relevant. New ideas, improved service, and a fresh appearance help draw clients back quite regularly. Changing the restaurant enhances the dining experience and demonstrates to the patrons that the company values them. Every update, whether it's minor tweaks or a complete makeover, can significantly help to keep guests delighted and committed. #1 Simplify the Dining Area for Comfort and Style Up

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EATER

JUNE 3, 2025

Andy Leverett Grilled peaches, salad with peaches, peach cakes, and more. Kat Thompson is the associate editor of Eater at Home, covering home cooking and baking, cookbooks and recipes, and kitchen gadgets. She loves canned peaches straight from the jar. Peach season is upon us which means, yes, you can dive straight into ripe peaches, the juices trickling down your arm and leaving behind a sticky trail that smells like summer.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

Continue to Site >>> Menu Week in Review: Fast casual’s good year, Dave's gets sold, El Pollo Loco’s potential buyer and more Newsletter Search Restaurant Business Search Login Subscribe Newsletter Login Subscribe Topics Consumer Trends Food Beverage Emerging Brands Operations Technology Marketing Workforce Leadership Financing Data Top 500 Chains Top 100 Independents Future 50: Emerging Brands Same-store Sales Tracker Special Reports COVID: 5 Years Later 50 Great Ideas Killer in the kitche

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2025

For an industry full of leaders long ago accustomed to handling staffing shortages, the past few years have but restauranteurs to the test. The next few will be no different. Long-running demographic trends colliding with the lingering effects of the pandemic have many feeling we are in the middle of one of the most difficult decades the industry has ever faced.

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Advertiser: Paycor

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 4, 2025

The specialty coffee landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade. As consumer expectations evolve and operational challenges intensify, coffee shop owners are increasingly turning to technological solutions to bridge the gap between quality demands and the tough reality of running a coffee business. Automation can support coffee shops in navigating the unprecedented times the industry is currently experiencing, but it can’t replace the fundamentals of investing in staf

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Black Box Intelligence

JUNE 4, 2025

What Restaurant Brands Need To Know The Cost of Ignoring Market Trends Missing a market trend doesnt just mean falling behind. It means losing real revenue. From external factors impacting guest traffic to rising operational inefficiencies, the cost of ignoring whats shaping consumer sentiment adds up fast. Being close to the market isnt just a nice-to-have; its a necessity for survival.

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Marketing Loyalty Program Customer Experience Back of House 91

EATER

JUNE 3, 2025

Francky Knapp Most of these meals were cooked after a few martinis, which also means theyre very idiot-proof At their best, delivery meal kits have led me to some relaxing Blue Apron-sponsored ASMR videos ; at their worst, the very mention of a meal kit stirs up memories of my late great-grandmothers dreary Meals on Wheels microwaveables. Sometime in the 2010s, however, meal kit delivery subscriptions went through a renaissance in the United States, and today the several-billion-dollar industry

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 4, 2025

After years of trying to be everything to everyone, the casual-dining chain is narrowing its focus to a handful of core menu items in hopes of standing out in a crowded market.

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Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2025

The restaurant industry is highly competitive. If you don’t stand out from the sea of options for diners, you may not bring enough guests through the door to stay afloat. Video marketing can be your secret weapon. Naturally engaging for the senses, videos attract attention in a sea of content, get diners interested in your menu, and encourage visitors.

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Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

Running a successful restaurant in 2025 means more than just great food—it requires smart financial decisions. With rising ingredient prices, labor shortages, and tighter margins, operators must find strategic ways to reduce restaurant costs without compromising quality or customer experience. This guide breaks down 28 proven strategies that help cut unnecessary expenses, streamline operations, and boost profitability—whether you manage a small café or a multi-location chain.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 9, 2025

In specialty coffee, few tools are as essential as the grinder. Whether in a café, at home, or on the go, making excellent coffee is impossible without a consistent, high-performing grinder. Brewing coffee while travelling or outdoors usually means investing in a traditional hand grinder, often requiring patience and labour to achieve the optimal grind size, especially when grinding larger doses.

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The Restaurant Group

JUNE 7, 2025

Restaurant food photography can transform your business, enhancing customer attraction and boosting sales significantly. Introduction Visual appeal is vital in the food industry. Customers first eat with their eyes. Quality restaurant food photography helps attract more customers, increasing sales and customer satisfaction. Capturing delicious images ensures potential diners feel hungry even before tasting the dishes.

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Food Social Media Tip Distribution Customer Experience 78

Advertiser: ZoomInfo

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

2025

Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

Continue to Site >>> Menu Papa Johns, Jack in the Box, Mooyah and more shake up C-suites Newsletter Search Restaurant Business Search Login Subscribe Newsletter Login Subscribe Topics Consumer Trends Food Beverage Emerging Brands Operations Technology Marketing Workforce Leadership Financing Data Top 500 Chains Top 100 Independents Future 50: Emerging Brands Same-store Sales Tracker Special Reports COVID: 5 Years Later 50 Great Ideas Killer in the kitchen Evolving Kitchens The impact of the $15

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2025

Joint employer status and overtime calculations can be notoriously complex areas for restaurant human resources. In this video, Carrie Luxem of Restaurant HR Group tackles these critical compliance topics head-on, breaking down the essential information operators need to understand joint employment, master overtime calculations for employees working across multiple restaurant locations, and develop effective communication strategies.

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SpotOn

JUNE 3, 2025

San Francisco, CA — June 3, 2025 — SpotOn, the top-rated software and payments partner for restaurants, today announced the launch of SpotOn Profit Assist , the first AI-powered tool built specifically to help restaurant operators automate profit and loss (P&L) analysis and take greater control of rising costs. With inflation persisting and consumer spending under pressure, independent restaurant operators are being asked to do more with less.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 5, 2025

Cup scores are considered by some an objective measure of coffee quality, but they have been met with increasing criticism in recent years. Scoring dictates the prices producers receive, reaffirming the widely held belief that the value of coffee is more than just a numerical rating. Despite all efforts to cup fairly and consistently, the reliance on human-led sensory assessment means decision-making is always subjective to a degree.

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Pricing Supplies Consumer Goods Influencer 79

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.

Small Business

Crunchtime

JUNE 3, 2025

When it comes to complex inventory management challenges, few environments can match the intricacies of a cruise ship. Operating as floating cities with concentrated consumption, limited storage capacity, and complicated global supply chains, cruise lines have developed sophisticated inventory solutions that handle what most restaurant environments would consider impossible.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2025

Continue to Site >>> Menu Michelin-starred chef and owner of Konro arrested on domestic battery charges Newsletter Search Restaurant Business Search Login Subscribe Newsletter Login Subscribe Topics Consumer Trends Food Beverage Emerging Brands Operations Technology Marketing Workforce Leadership Financing Data Top 500 Chains Top 100 Independents Future 50: Emerging Brands Same-store Sales Tracker Special Reports COVID: 5 Years Later 50 Great Ideas Killer in the kitchen Evolving Kitchens The imp

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2025

AI has made promises. Big ones. If you’ve ever watched a keynote or demo, you’ve likely heard some version of: “Just give it your data—and watch the magic happen.” As a business operator who works with data daily, I decided to test that idea the hard way: could I use GPT to create consistent, integrated operational reports across multiple store locations…without a formal data layer?

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EATER

JUNE 9, 2025

Whether you need a massive, dad-coded vault or a chair with a built-in beer stash (because getting up sounds hard), these coolers will rule your warm-weather kickbacks Whether you’re packing up frankfurters for a weekend in the woods or rolling up to a pool party with brewskies to share, you’re going to need some portable cold storage, aka a cooler.

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Advertiser: Paycor

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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Hot Schedules

JUNE 9, 2025

Explore how AI is transforming restaurants, optimizing operations, enhancing dining experiences, and driving profitability from our recent AI fireside chat recap.

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Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

Choosing the right restaurant POS software can make or break your business in today’s competitive dining landscape. The right system does more than process payments—it streamlines operations, manages inventory, tracks sales, and enhances the customer experience. With so many options available in 2025, finding a solution that fits your restaurant’s unique needs is essential.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2025

The drive-thru beverage chain’s expanded menu test is now in 32 locations. While it comes with a lower profit, the company believes it can capture more beverage occasions. But it won’t mess up operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2025

Food waste is one of the restaurant industry’s most persistent and costly challenges. According to ReFED , restaurants in the United States alone waste 5.76 million tons of food every year. That food waste equates to billions of dollars literally thrown away. In today’s climate of inflation and economic uncertainty, cutting waste is not just an environmental responsibility, it’s a critical business strategy.

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Advertiser: Paycor

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

Leadership