Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

Restaurant owners should work to forecast their busy and slow seasons and use these projections to determine whether they are likely to need capital as they transition into their busy season. This can be especially true going into the holidays. Banks have been reducing exposure to small businesses ever since the pandemic, and now with higher interest rates putting pressure on bank deposits and greater regulatory scrutiny, banks are reducing their loan books even more.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

New Jersey generally follows federal tip law standards, but the state does forge its own path in some key areas. The consequences for failing to meet these standards can be stiff: one prominent restaurant owner failed to pay more than $715k in payroll taxes and ended up pleading guilty on two counts, both of which could have landed the restaurateur in jail and came with a five-figure fine.

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Crunchtime

JANUARY 9, 2024

When it comes to all of the work done across your restaurant operations, are you measuring what matters? Restaurant ops teams have a lot on their plates—figuratively and literally, of course. But how do you measure the impact and success of the work ops teams do every day? Whether it’s inventory management, scheduling, operations execution, or employee development, each aspect of operations drives important outcomes that impact profitability, customer experience, and growth.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 9, 2024

New Jersey generally follows federal tip law standards, but the state does forge its own path in some key areas. The consequences for failing to meet these standards can be stiff: one prominent restaurant owner failed to pay more than $715k in payroll taxes and ended up pleading guilty on two counts, both of which could have landed the restaurateur in jail and came with a five-figure fine.

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Restaurant Law Cash Management Tip Distribution 2024 195

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

The foodservice industry is poised for some significant shifts in the new year as a result of changing consumer demand and rising trends being seen across the industry, but that said, there are simple, effective solutions for how operators and restaurants can stay ahead of these shifts. Prioritizing Healthy Living Wellness remains at the forefront of consumer lifestyle trends and continues to have a large impact on how people choose where and why to spend their capital.

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EATER

JANUARY 9, 2024

Alison Roman photo Dave Pedley/Getty Images for SXSW; First Bloom produce photos via Facebook. Photo-illustration by Lille Allen/Eater The latest extension of the food personality’s brand is a curated corner store in Bloomville, New York. But what is she selling, exactly? A three-and-a-half hour drive from Brooklyn, and an hour-and-24-minute drive from Hudson, is Bloomville, New York — a hamlet in the Western Catskills with a population of 173 according to the 2020 census, down from 213 in 2010.

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Restaurant Business

JANUARY 9, 2024

The diner chain also announced preliminary sales results for Q4, with comps rising 1.5% at franchised units and sliding 1.2% at corporate stores.

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OneDine

JANUARY 9, 2024

As we step into a new year, the restaurant industry continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, with technology playing an increasingly pivotal role in shaping its landscape. With the onset of 2024, there’s no better time for restaurateurs to embrace innovative technological advancements to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and stay ahead in a competitive market.

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The Eat Restaurant

JANUARY 9, 2024

We’ve put together a complete guide (with expert tips) to help you succeed as a nightclub or bar owner in 2024.

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Restaurant Business

JANUARY 9, 2024

Comp sales in 4Q were down 9% in preliminary results for the better-burger brand, but CEO Carl Bachmann said the foundation is in place for recovery.

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Operations 70

EATER

JANUARY 9, 2024

When a brewhouse from California’s legendary Russian River Brewing Co. went up for sale, London-based brewer Pete Brown knew he must have it. There were only a few continents and oceans in the way.

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Brewery 130

Restaurant Business

JANUARY 9, 2024

Workers United has filed for regulators' approval to part company with an Ultimo Coffee cafe. The move comes as a majority of the coffee shop's employees take steps to oust the group.

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The Salt

JANUARY 9, 2024

The act of providing food aid to countries in need turns out to be a complicated and controversial matter. Here's why.

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Food 140

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Restaurant Business

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Bottom Line: Darden CEO Rick Cardenas told investors this week that demographic trends are shifting in restaurants’ favor. But some demographic trends will be a headwind.

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The Salt

JANUARY 9, 2024

America's two largest supermarket chains have struck a $25 billion deal to combine. Now the FTC is about to decide whether it will block or allow it, and under what conditions. (Image credit: Rogelio V.

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Restaurant Business

JANUARY 9, 2024

The company’s burger has easily outdistanced expectations, to the point that it expects to run out of supplies next week.

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The Rail

JANUARY 9, 2024

By Briana Hilton, Contributor You may be surprised to learn that one generation is powering the economy forward and spending more than any other demographic – the “silver spenders,” aka consumers aged 59 and older. A new report from Bank of America revealed that silver spenders are the only generation who increased their consumer spending in 2023. They’re spending money on everything, from luxury vacations to meals at a restaurant.

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Loyalty Program Social Media Website Management Back of House 59

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Restaurant Business

JANUARY 9, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: Chances are the weight-loss schemes currently in vogue won't come close to having the influence one fad had 25 years ago.

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