Thu.Dec 07, 2023

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Former Eataly exec named CEO of Creative Culinary Management

Restaurant Business

A subsidiary of Jean-Georges Restaurant Holding Co., the group manages the restaurant portfolio of New York City's South Street Seaport neighborhood.

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The Bitter Taste of ‘Not Too Sweet’

EATER

Asian Americans have claimed the phrase “not too sweet” as a defiant shorthand and a cheeky rallying cry. But is that maxim really true? The finale of every childhood family function was the same. Aunties would unveil a tray of gulab jamun and start to circulate the house, or the servers at whatever restaurant was hosting would plop a bowl on the table in front of us.

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The Holiday Effect: How Seasonality Impacts Commercial Ice Machine and Refrigeration Production

Modern Restaurant Management

One fundamental principle in the pursuit of business success is to understand the various external factors that can impact operation. In the world of commercial refrigeration and ice production, one such influential factor is seasonality, particularly pronounced during the holiday periods. The Demand Surge During festive seasons, an uptick in production demand is observed in the food and hospitality industries – holiday banquets, community feasts, family gatherings, and festive promotions

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SoundHound AI is buying another AI vendor, SYNQ3

Restaurant Business

The deal will expand the scope of SoundHound's operations to 10,000 locations across 25 chains, the buyer said. Terms were not disclosed.

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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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A Pea in My Pocket

EATER

Black-eyed peas are more than a New Year’s tradition. They’re a connection to family, history, and the ancestors that came before.

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How higher wages at Cava help boost traffic

Restaurant Business

Because the fast-casual chain had already invested in increasing pay, they were ahead of the game when the labor crisis hit. As a result, Cava hasn't raised menu prices as much as peers, giving guests a strong perception of value.

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National Restaurant Association takes aim at FTC's proposal to kill add-on fees

Restaurant Business

The association wants operators to speak out against a ban on service fees, which have become increasingly popular at restaurants.

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Time to Tackle a Cocktail Project

EATER

How to level up cocktail recipes with at-home bartending techniques like clarification, fermentation, fat washing and force carbonation.

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Chris Kempczinski changes his tune on restaurant automation

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: While noting that humans will continue to drive restaurants, the McDonald’s CEO notes that the calculus on automation gets closer as labor costs soar.

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Scams targeting the hospitality industry are on the rise – here’s how to protect yourself

Open for Business

The post Scams targeting the hospitality industry are on the rise – here’s how to protect yourself appeared first on OpenTable Resources.

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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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BJ's, Maggiano's and Firebirds go all in for the holidays

Restaurant Business

Taste Tracker: White Castle riffs on sliders; the Double Decker Taco returns to Taco Bell; shades of red at Modern Market; new global sauces for Quizno’s and Sweetfin; and Playa Bowls adds seasonal spirit to the menu.

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CosMc's lands in Illinois, as McDonald's tests its new coffee-centered concept

The Salt

The beverage-first McDonald's spinoff, named for a six-handed extraterrestrial, seems to be a grab at markets currently served by the likes of Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts.

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Pizza Hut is giving away free pizza to delivery drivers

Restaurant Business

Marketing Bites: Pizza Hut says thank you to delivery drivers, Wingstop launches a card game and Shoney’s celebrates National Free Hot Fudge Cake Day.

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Restaurant Sales - DC - November 2023

Margin Edge

November 2023 DMV restaurant sales ended the month just under 2022's numbers. Fast Casual and Full Service DMV restaurants had a busy mid-month this past November, before ending the month slightly down year-over-year.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

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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Outback Steakhouse innovates the menu by giving equal play to food and drink

Restaurant Business

Becky Boyd, Director of Menu Innovation & Strategy for parent company Bloomin’ Brands, talks about how she and her team are firing up R&D activity.