article thumbnail

National Restaurant Association: We Need Help!

Modern Restaurant Management

” The Association proposed three separate categories of protection for industry restaurants and employees: directed/targeted financial relief; loans/insurance options for impacted small businesses; and tax measures. Before coronavirus, the recruitment and retention of employees was the top challenge for the restaurant industry.

Insurance 172
article thumbnail

The Kikkoman Soy Sauce Bottle Is Priceless

EATER

When the company built the production facility in Wisconsin not long after (reducing import costs and providing access to a steady supply of Midwestern soybeans and wheat), it asked Japanese employees to find homes within the local community to foster strong relationships with other residents.

Design 134
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

The Great Birria Boom

EATER

Angelenos first discovered birria de res during trips to Tijuana, as did I around 2001, when the menu at Tacos Aarón featured tacos de birria, birria de caldo, and quesabirrias (birria and melted cheese in a tortilla), along with more than a dozen tacos varios (the regional name for tacos de guisado). “At

article thumbnail

How I Got My Job: Being a Professional Recipe Developer and Food Photographer

EATER

in 2001, I originally wanted to attend the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, but as an immigrant with very limited resources, I decided to move to Las Vegas to learn from the talented chefs on the Strip. I took advantage of the opportunity they offered as an employee benefit. When I migrated to the U.S.

Food 114
article thumbnail

MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Transparency into work environment precautions – Many restaurants and stores are publishing the precautions they are taking to ensure the safety of customers and employees. The top factor influencing the choice to buy alcoholic drinks with take out/delivery relates to ease and safety. Gift Card Sales Boom. 6 preferred brand.”

2020 196
article thumbnail

German Restaurants Are Expanding: 57 Concepts You Should Know

Apicbase

It was launched in 2001 as a self-service bakery, and it remains true to this concept, adding cold and hot drinks, salads and even fresh fruits. What makes them unique, however, is the in-house academy (called the Suniversity), where they train employees to exceed guests’ expectations.

article thumbnail

New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

TEAM Schostak Family Celebrates Anniversary and Employees. TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR) is celebrating its 40th anniversary along with the anniversaries of employees that have been with the company for 20 years or more. Southern Glazer's Acknowledges Drivers and Warehouse Employees.

Food 173