EATER

JANUARY 30, 2025

I demanded to know the recipe, and was shocked to find out its right off the back of a Knorr vegetable soup packet. Its the definition of nothing fancy: mix a few ingredients together, heat, eat, boom, done. Jaya Saxena, correspondent The sour cream and Funyun dip takes center stage in a holiday party spread.

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EATER

MAY 27, 2025

But these trips take that loyalty a big step further. Would you pay thousands of dollars to hang out with them for a week? Most people who take her tours have historically been more or less my age, she says. Still, some experiences, like taking an overnight train, are new to her too. Lets say 40s and up.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Heading into 2025, restaurants can take advantage of a particular class of workers to bolster their retention efforts: seasonal hires. Many have hired more hands for the holiday season, as holiday shopping often coincides with a rise in dining out. Flexible scheduling is a highly effective method of combating burnout and disengagement.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In addition to figuring out how to make your Thanksgiving food fit into a suitcase and keep it at food-safe temperatures in transit, plenty of folks across the country are also trying to figure out which foods they can — and can’t — bring on an airplane. You definitely want to make sure you have a nice, solid, non-melted ice pack.”

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EATER

MARCH 25, 2025

Hes also become a self-appointed champion for those independent restaurants, which frequently end up with lines of customers out the door after Lee posts a positive review. Now, hes taking his restaurant advocacy one step further with a new partnership with point-of-sale platform Toast. It comes with the territory.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2025

The third location started out as an upscale burger bar, but it just wasn’t connecting with the neighborhood so Murray recalibrated. I’ve changed my restaurant concept by just taking an assessment of everything that I’m currently doing. Location definitely matters. This can be both verbal or non-verbal.

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EATER

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Now, he’s taking over your dinner table. I can definitely make ravioli [from scratch] and do the whole hand-rolled pasta thing, but really, I think the recipes in this book are for people who want to make good meals without being overzealous. But figuring out all the recipes? It was overwhelming, but we figured it out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Lawyers have spooked them into avoiding conversations about managing employees for fear of taking on the liability of being joint employers. Recently, the National Labor Relations Board redefined what it means to be an employer, and their definition includes franchisors. They advise them on how to market their restaurant.

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EATER

MARCH 12, 2025

Its served on branded Miller High Life trays, with hot dogs fanned out like a starburst. Visually, it has a playful appeal that fits in with the bar thats known for its statements spelled out in childlike magnet letters on a fridge. According to Hollander, When you bring it out, people are like, Whats that? Thats market price.)

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EATER

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Whatever your definition may be, these are the ones that fit ours in 2024. This slightly grown-up take on the classic did it all: It was easy to make, impressive, and crowd-pleasing. I am someone who gets pleasure out of baking a good pie, even if my usual process includes a fair amount of anxiety and self-doubt.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 6, 2020

Definitely not.) Now more than ever, restaurant employees are taking their jobs seriously—and restaurants who don't offer employees the benefits of full-time corporate jobs are already seeing higher turnover. In-N-Out Burger extends benefits to its part-time employees. Will we see the return of the Windows 7 Whopper ?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Following are some of the major restaurant trends to watch out for in 2022. Restaurant staples such as plastic straws, plastic cups, lids, or take-home bags have people asking why those things are necessary. A ghost kitchen is a restaurant that only operates out of a kitchen with no dining space. Simplified Menus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2021

Given that many are not yet comfortable dining out, restaurant businesses are struggling to make ends meet. COVID-19, in that regard, has definitely changed the future of restaurants. Many restaurants have lists of their existing customers who filled out feedback forms or who signed up for a loyalty program. Delivery and DIY.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 4, 2022

This has been invaluable, but any ‘card not present’ (CNP) transaction, in which there isn’t a member of staff taking a payment directly from a customer, opens up restaurants to fraud. Because ‘ransomware as a service’ is taking off so rapidly the barrier for entry for these type of attacks is much lower.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 22, 2021

First of all, with so many people still working from home and taking regular video calls instead of meetings, breakfast and lunch demand has significantly dropped. Diners finally realized how much they can actually save by not eating out. Make the Most Out of Data. Basically, both sides benefit from new technology.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 12, 2021

HOWEVER, this cannot take the chef or cook away from the primary duty of engagement with food, understanding the history and traditions associated with cooking, and being elbow-to-elbow with his or her kitchen team. Now – down to the attributes of a cook for the ages – the cook who stands out as timeless and always to be admired and followed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2025

Enhanced Visualization for Stakeholders : 3D modeling lets tools like BIM take stakeholders inside a virtual, 3D version of the redesigned space. Restaurants that are adding hybrid models offering traditional dining, delivery, and pickup services can use 3D design tools to carve out strategic space for each function.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

. – Misty Chalk, vice president, Americas at BrightSign AI Continues to Revolutionize Restaurant Operations and Guest Services: The restaurant sector is poised for a seismic shift as AI integration takes center stage. The restaurant sector is poised for a seismic shift as AI integration takes center stage. – Sharon Olson.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

People are taking to the streets to demand justice. People are anxious to get out of their homes, meet friends and family in a safe environment and resume some semblance of normal life. A large work of art is eye-catching by definition. We sacrificed and stayed apart to keep each other safe as the public health crisis unfolded.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Rick Camac, dean of restaurant and hospitality management, at Institute of Culinary Education, for his expert advice. Many sidewalks slant out toward the street. Allow employees to take water breaks. Thankfully, outdoor dining is less expensive to build out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

To help you out, here's what this SEO expert has to say. But you’re missing out on a ton of opportunity if you’re not asking your customers for a review of your product or service. But you’re missing out on a ton of opportunity if you’re not asking your customers for a review of your product or service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 20, 2020

In a security context, human error constitutes unintentional actions – or lack of action – by employees and users that cause, spread or allow a security breach to take place. Following suspicious email links and attachments, for example, falls precisely into that definition.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2025

So when I say I was reinventing my past, what I mean is that I was writing a new narrative for myself, one where I was on the inside looking out, as opposed to the opposite. Part of what kept me in restaurants was definitely necessity. What is it about the restaurant industry that kept you working in it for a decade? I needed work.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2022

To ensure that you’re catering to all types of customers, offer take-home meals and/or cocktails kits if possible. However, it’s important to remember that there’s still a pandemic happening outside our windows, so make sure you take precautions when planning to host a party. Offer Holiday Meal Kits and Cocktail Kits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

With the lowest unemployment rate we've seen in two decades, employers are definitely feeling the fact that we are experiencing a job seekers market. Training new employees is expensive and takes a considerable amount of time. Make a point to appreciate and take great care of your current staff. Tap into Former Employees.

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EATER

MARCH 14, 2025

Its enough for fast-food restaurants to take notice. Now, he attends Episcopalian church, and continues to observe Lent by doing things like carrying Narcan or cash to give out to those who might need it. I have a definite affinity for fish on Fridays which is heightened by the fact that its no longer a weird-feeling moral obligation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2022

This guide sets out six tips for improving your restaurant efficiency that can be implemented immediately and cheaper to your pocket. Be conscious of this when taking reservations. Your level of hygiene will affect the perception customers have of your restaurant so this definitely should be your top-most priority.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

“Wages across the country are definitely up for the industry, in virtually every location. Restaurants are switching out dinnerware for full paper and plastic to eliminate the need for a dishwasher (it’s one position but it’s one of the toughest to fill). People were in between jobs or suddenly out of work.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 26, 2024

High-definition digital menu displays are a must, allowing you to showcase mouth-watering images of your offerings and update content in real time. Customers definitely don't want to see long lines and excessive wait times in the drive-thru lane. Does the payment process take too long? Is the menu difficult to read?

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Culinary Cues

MAY 3, 2023

What is the definitive difference between good and incredible pizza? They are out there. People will pay for quality – are you willing to invest the time to find out? It takes time, effort, knowledge, passion, hard work, great raw materials, and total commitment to make outstanding bread – respect this. OUTSTANDING BREAD!

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 4, 2022

It was definitely high-stress at first but we worked together as a team to communicate. On our first day, we had a line out the door of guests and ran out of oysters to sell. It was definitely a learning experience for myself and the rest of the team as we banded together to turn this hectic situation into a positive one.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 23, 2023

For lengthy periods over the course of two years, businesses were forced to operate solely on a take-out and delivery basis, and it soon became evident that everybody would need to up their game. Enabling customers to make an informed decision when they are ordering their food is definitely half the battle.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

If weeknights are for riffing, Sunday nights are our time to go by the book, giving us a chance to test out our ample cookbook collection. We light candles, put on a themed playlist (a shrimp roll-and-Naragansett date night calls for coastal New England vibes on Spotify, for example), and take our time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

But definitely consider getting help. Tables/Chairs vs Booths Here’s a funny thing I noticed over the years: many people think booths take up more floor space, but the opposite is actually true. A four-person booth generally takes up 21 sq ft, where a table and four chairs generally requires 35 square feet.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Just before building out our second location, I got a call about a closing restaurant looking to sell their walk-in cooler for pennies on the dollar. Once we’re clear about what’s going on, we take action by focusing on the remaining two factors: operations and humanity. Some circumstances were more favorable. Operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2020

While the year is now nearly over, with more new cases of Covid-19 continuing to surface each day, the current challenges are most definitely going to spill over into 2021. Go All Out with Online Ordering. As a restaurateur you need to ensure that your establishment is ready to face the upcoming twelve months and beyond.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In a sector as vast as the restaurant industry, digital marketing becomes a critical tool to standing out among the crowd, especially as Q4 inches closer. Local SEO takes all the above tactics a step further to optimize for a specific geographical location. Another great opportunity to boost local SEO is when customers leave reviews.

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