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Americans Keep Dining Out (and Tipping Generously) Despite Economic Worries

Modern Restaurant Management

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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How to minimise hazards in a coffee roastery

Perfect Daily Grind

A coffee roastery is like any other workplace, where operators have a responsibility to keep themselves and their colleagues safe from hazards. The job is not only physically demanding, requiring lifting and moving heavy sacks of green coffee, but it also poses other long-term health risks if proper procedures aren’t in place. One of the main concerns is the release of volatile compounds and chemicals during the roasting process.

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Crunchtime and QSR Automations Agree to Merge, Delivering Powerful Restaurant Technology to Manage Entire Food Lifecycle

QSR Automations

Combination of comprehensive operations management platform with kitchen automation will help customers execute more efficiently and profitably BOSTON, June 10, 2025–Crunchtime Information Systems, Inc., a leading back-of-house operations platform provider for the restaurant industry, and QSR Automations, LLC, a global kitchen operations technology company, today announced their intention to merge.

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Do More with Your POS Without Leaving the Floor

Squirrel Systems

At Squirrel Systems, we understand that running a restaurant is a dynamic and fast-paced endeavor. That’s why our Squirrel 11 product is designed to help you manage your operations seamlessly, without ever having to leave the floor. This week, we’re spotlighting some of the key features that make this possible. Immediate Changes at Your Fingertips With Squirrel 11, changes made at FOH on the POS take effect immediately, allowing you to adapt to any situation on the fly.

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AI in HR: 20+ Prompts to Use Now

AI is reshaping the business landscape, including HR. This guide is designed to help you understand and implement AI effectively for tangible benefits and a more strategic approach. Learn how to: Automate routine tasks Boost data insights Enhance employee experiences Drive HR’s strategic value Download the guide today!

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ServeMe Alternatives and Competitors 2025

The Eat Restaurant

Suppose you’re searching for a ServeMe alternative. In that case, you’re likely looking for a similar restaurant platform with a better fit for your needs, whether that’s digital menus , guest communication , integrated reservations, or online ordering. ServeMe is a robust guest experience and CRM system, but it may not meet every restaurant’s requirements in terms of features, pricing, or ease of use.

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Chipotle bets on the traffic-boosting power of ranch

Restaurant Business

A new Adobo Ranch dipping sauce is scheduled to roll out next week, the first new sauce in five years for the fast-casual chain. But, like guac, it's extra.

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Papa Johns bakes croissant dough into a pizza crust

Restaurant Business

The quick-service pizza chain debuted the new Croissant Pizza in Dubai before it heads to other global locations. U.S. fans will have to travel to get a taste.

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Join Us for the Santé 5th Annual International Wine and Spirits Competition Tasting and Fashion Show

Sante

We are excited to announce the Santé 5th Annual International Wine and Spirits Competition Tasting and Fashion Show, set to Continue Reading The post Join Us for the Santé 5th Annual International Wine and Spirits Competition Tasting and Fashion Show appeared first on Santé.Food.Wine.Spirits.

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Krispy Kreme sells its remaining stake in Insomnia Cookies

Restaurant Business

The doughnut chain, which is in cost-cutting mode after a tough start to 2025, has sold its remaining interest for $75 million and will use the funds to pay down debt.

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Are There Any Franchises Under 10K I Can Start?

Sculpture Hospitality

You’re ready to take the next step. You’re exploring franchise ownership, but staying realistic about your budget. So, the question is: Can you really start a franchise for under $10,000?

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

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.

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This Republican senator wants to more than double the federal minimum wage

Restaurant Business

Breaking from conservative ideology, Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri introduced a bill to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour. Democrats attempting the same have been thwarted. Does this bill have a chance?

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The 'chicken wars' enter a new phase

Restaurant Business

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret share the latest food & beverage news, plus a conversation with Bret Lunsford, executive chef of Sally’s Apizza.

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Texas Roadhouse CFO Chris Monroe leaves the company

Restaurant Business

The former Southwest Airlines executive had been with the casual-dining steakhouse chain for two years. VP of Finance Keith Humpich was named interim CFO.

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Restaurant tech giants Crunchtime and QSR Automations are merging

Restaurant Business

Continue to Site >>> Menu Restaurant tech giants Crunchtime and QSR Automations are merging 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 $

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HR in 2026: Insights & Best Practices

Get Paycor’s guide, based on a survey of 3,000+ professionals, and learn why successful companies are: Almost 80% more likely to identify top talent through formal systems 40% more likely to protect managers’ time spent on coaching 83% more likely to plan to upskill their teams and more!