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How Will GLP-1s Change Restaurant Menus?

Modern Restaurant Management

The increased use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy is providing profit opportunities for restaurants and other industries, according to Circana's The Ripple Effect of GLP-1s, Today and In the Future. The report revealed how users exhibit shifting purchasing habits over time, with weight-loss users making fewer food and beverage purchases during the first three months of use, and returning closer to benchmark levels by the end of the first year of use.

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These Food-Related Brands Are Helping Folks Impacted by the LA Fires

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Volunteers receive donations for fire victims at the Pasadena Community Job Center in Pasadena, California, on January 14, 2025. | Photo by Zoe Meyers/AFP via Getty Images Graza, Gelsons, HexClad, and more brands are providing cookware, meals, and donations As the Los Angeles wildfires continue to burn, the resilience of Angelenos and the folks who love them has also shown up in full force via GoFundMes , local restaurants food aid efforts, and myriad other donation opportunities.

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Captain D's to bring American-style fish and chips to London

Restaurant Business

The fried seafood chain has signed its first franchise deal for Europe with plans to bring 20 units to the United Kingdom. Will Brits get hushpuppies and sweet tea?

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The Board: January 2025

Margin Edge

This month we look at: a deep dive into cauliflower prices, what statistics to track for success, tips for making social media marketing videos, inflation and national restaurant sales trends from December.

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10 HR Metrics for 2025: HR Data Toolkit

The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!

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Panera Bread's turbulent transformation

Restaurant Business

It has been a rocky couple years of change for the iconic fast-casual brand. With the search for a new CEO underway, here's what that new leader will be taking on.

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ChowNow Success Story | How Emporium Thai Saved $68k in Commissions

ChowNow

By partnering with ChowNow, Emporium Thai improved their online ordering system reduced operational challenges, and boosted profit margins.

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Virtual Dining Concepts believes it has another hit with Man Vs Fries

Restaurant Business

The brand known for giant, fry-stuffed burritos is generating more revenue per store than any of the companys other brands and could reach thousands of locations this year.

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A Los Angeles Chef Steps Up to Feed the Community After Losing His Home to the 2025 Palisades Fire

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Chef Daniel Shemtob partnered with World Central Kitchen to serve first responders and evacuees from the Lime Truck

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P.F. Chang's has big plans for fast-casual spinoff Pagoda Asian Grill

Restaurant Business

The Asian casual-dining chain is testing the bowl and wrap concept in four locations and believes there is room for 2,000 of them across the U.S.

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How to Help SoCal Restaurant Workers Impacted by Wildfires

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Armond Keyes owner of Bootsys BBQ serves food at a donation center set up at First AME Zion Church in Pasadena. | Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Five places to donate, share, or turn to right now if youre on the ground in Los Angeles This post originally appeared in the January 11, 2025 edition of Eater Today. It will be updated periodically with new resources and donation opportunities as the situation in Southern California unfolds.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Starbucks to cut some support staff

Restaurant Business

The coffee shop giants CEO said that the companys size and structure can slow us down and there will be job eliminations in support teams across the world.

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Are Greens Powders Actually Good for You?

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Shutterstock The supplements are just the latest in a parade of products that insist they can heal your gut, reduce gastrointestinal discomfort, and make you an all-around healthier person. But do they work? Even if you dont spend hours scrolling social media like the rest of us, you have almost certainly encountered Bloom Nutrition. The company, founded in 2019 by Mari Llewellyn and her husband Greg LaVecchia , is known for its powdered greens products that promise to infuse your body with nutr

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Dutch Bros, the caffeinated beverage chain, wants more sales in the mornings

Restaurant Business

The drive-thru concept does an unusual amount of business in the afternoons for a brand that sells espresso and energy drinks. CEO Christine Barone wants to change that.

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The Kitchen Trash Can Has Been Yassified (for the Better)

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Francky Knapp From the bright and hands-free to the wicker-covered, these kitchen bins are no longer eyesores. On my roster of things to improve, the kitchen trash can has, historically, remained untouched. But thats because I assumed my kitchen trash can existed outside aesthetic goals for the home; at its worst, I considered it an obligatory eyesore and, at its best, a boring piece of necessary kitchen equipment.

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The Funding Recipe for Your Restaurant – A Guide To Growing Your Business

Fuel your restaurant’s success with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Running a restaurant comes with unique financial challenges, from managing seasonal fluctuations to covering unexpected expenses like equipment repairs or ingredient shortages. This guide dives into fast, flexible financing options for restaurant owners. Discover how to bridge cash flow gaps, fund expansions, or navigate slow seasons without compromising service quality.

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Buzztime Weekly Bar Trivia Challenge – Week 67

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Are you hungry for more trivia? Is one night of bar trivia per week not enough to satiate your senses? Buzztime has tens of thousands of questions in its database. Pub trivia hosts and players could spend a lifetime with them! However, as the years pass, some of the questions become outdated and obscure. Events that are important one year become irrelevant many years later.

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Expect Volatile Food Prices and Changing Consumption Patterns in 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant operators can expect 2025 to bring big changes in the food sector both in the U.S. and globally. The interplay of ongoing inflationary pressures and potential trade disputes, particularly with Mexico and Canada, is likely to keep food prices volatile in 2025—especially for fresh fruits and vegetables, according to agribusiness/food expert Rob Dongoski, a partner and global lead in the Food and Agribusiness practice of global strategy and management consultancy Kearney. "Tari

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How Will Immigration Crackdowns Affect Restaurants?

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Thomas Barwick/Getty Images The recent termination of workers in New York and Boston highlights the vulnerability of restaurant employees without legal status In 2005, Fulton Fish Market, which supplies New York City with nearly half its seafood , left the Seaport for a new location in the South Bronx. The building remained vacant for a decade before developer Howard Hughes Corporation began talks with prolific chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten about opening a food destination in the space.