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Restaurants Can Use Music to Elevate the Guest Experience on Mother’s Day 

Modern Restaurant Management

Mother’s Day reigns queen as the largest dining-out holiday of the year, with Americans projected to spend around $35.7 billion on celebrations this year. Diners are booking their tables well in advance, turning “no reservations available” into a badge of honor that signals high demand and exclusivity. The Untapped Power of Music In an era of fierce competition in the restaurant and hospitality sectors, curating an unparalleled guest experience isn’t just beneficial, it&#

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Independent Restaurateurs: How to Get the Best Terms from Food Distributors

Wasserstrom

An indispensable tool for independent restaurant owners to possess is the ability to negotiate effectively with food distributors. In this article, we offer strategies and insights to help independent restaurateurs improve their partnerships with food distributors. Part One: Understand Market Dynamics in Food Distribution Before successful negotiations can begin, independent restaurant operators must first cultivate […] The post Independent Restaurateurs: How to Get the Best Terms from Foo

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Chipotle on sales downturn: It's not us. It's them

Restaurant Business

The slowdown in consumer spending is to blame for negative same-store sales in the first quarter for the fast-casual chain. But outside data indicates Chipotle may have a value perception problem too.

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SpotOn Launches "Knowledge + Community = Profit" to Spotlight Restaurant Success Ahead of the 2025 National Restaurant Show

SpotOn

San Francisco, CA — April 24, 2025 — SpotOn , a leading restaurant technology provider, is bringing its mission to life ahead of the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show with the launch of its boldest brand campaign yet: Knowledge + Community = Profit. At a time when independent restaurants are navigating economic headwinds and an uncertain consumer, SpotOn is showing up with more than just technology.

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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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Disco Fries Fever

EATER

Baby Burn, Disco In-Fry-no | Courtesy of Little Rituals Why disco fries are taking over the menu So, no blonde fries, says chef David Viana of the platonic ideal of disco fries. It cant be mushy. The gravy has to slap. And some people say you cant have too much cheese, but if it gets too heavy, it actually makes it stick together too much. As a self-described Jersey boy, Viana takes his disco fries seriously.

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A Profit-First Approach to Resilient Restaurant Operations: Part 1

Crunchtime

This is the first installment of a six-part series on boosting profitability and building resilience in your restaurant operations. To kick things off, well explore the importance of shifting focus to back-of-house (BOH) operations to plug the leaks in your profit bucket.

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The Best Deals This Week (Including $200 Off a High-Tech Vacuum Sealer)

EATER

Eater Staff Spring has sprung with deals on Bokksus chocolate matcha-dipped strawberries, Our Places cult-fave toaster oven, and a sleek Shun santoku knife This weeks kitchen and decor deals are so ripe, I almost had to pull out my fruit picker to scoop you the best selection of titanium cookware, Bauhaus teapots, and Japanese snack box deals. Last week , we celebrated 4/20 and Easter with deals on Edie Parker s aspic-inspired tabletop lighters, up to 50 percent off whistling Le Creuset kettles

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Marketing wisdom from the Chili’s CMO who helped turn the chain around

Restaurant Business

Marketing Bites: Chilis CMO George Felix dishes on the casual-dining chains viral cheese pull and why, sometimes, the worst thing a restaurant can have is good marketing.

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First U.S. Location of China’s Most Popular Tea Shop Opens in Los Angeles

EATER

Founded in Yunnan, Chagee has over 6,000 locations around the world

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A new era begins: Charlie Morrison takes the helm at Jersey Mike's

Restaurant Business

Charlie Morrison has been appointed CEO of Jersey Mikes, succeeding founder Peter Cancro. With plans for domestic and international growth, Morrison aims to uphold the brand's culture while driving innovation in a competitive market. Discover what lies ahead for this popular sandwich chain.

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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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Bertucci's files for bankruptcy for the third time

Restaurant Business

The Italian casual-dining chain has been shrinking for years. It plans to refocus its efforts on a new fast-casual format, Bertucci's Pronto.

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North Italia reinvents happy hour and brunch, updates classics for Spring menu rollout

Restaurant Business

Behind the Menu: Corporate chef Chris Curtiss reworked Italian favorites with refined techniques and created new dishes and drinks for the casual-dining chain, all with an eye on affordability and seasonal ingredients.

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Charlie Morrison to be the new CEO of Jersey Mike's

Restaurant Business

The former Wingstop chief executive will take over as CEO of the sandwich chain, while founder Peter Cancro will remain chairman. Morrison will be only the second CEO in the companys history.

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McDonald's is introducing chicken strips and a new sauce

Restaurant Business

The fast-food giant will debut McCrispy Strips on May 5, its first new permanent menu item in four years and another push into the chicken business. It also plans a new Creamy Chili Dip.

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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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Buyer's remorse is a common affliction among acquiring restaurant companies

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: Jack in the Box is selling Del Taco just three years after buying the Mexican fast-food chain. But its not the first company to quickly decide to shed an acquisition. And it wont be the last.

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Red Robin names David Pace CEO, replacing G.J. Hart

Restaurant Business

Hart is stepping down as head of the casual-dining chain after more than two years at the helm. Pace has been chairman of the board since 2019.

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Menus are sweet on Cinco de Mayo and sweets

Restaurant Business

Taste Tracker: Smashburger, Taco Bell, Fuzzys, Krispy Kreme, Moes, Chilis, Black Tap and Chip City headline restaurant menu trend news.

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How did restaurants do last month? It depends on who you ask

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: Overall restaurant industry sales improved in March, according to federal data. And some trackers of major chain traffic show improvement. Others reflect a continued difficult market.

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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.