Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As we approach the busiest time of year for in-store bakeries, flavors like pumpkin and peppermint take center stage across the country. These classic flavors are beloved by many, but there’s also an appetite for innovative twists and new sensations that capture the essence of the season in exciting ways. Today’s consumers are on the hunt for bold and unique flavor combinations that enhance their seasonal experiences.

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EATER

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Photo illustration by Lille Allen; see below for full credits Parenting in late-capitalist America during the holidays is hard. The right banana bread recipe makes it easier. I used to love the winter holidays. Fully. Unabashedly. I looked forward to a festive break from routine at the end of the calendar year, a bacchanalia to precede January’s clean-slate vibes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Just as a chef elevates a signature dish with bold, unique flavors that please the senses, the right glassware can enhance the presentation of drinks and food, creating a visually engaging experience for customers. Picture this: a server carrying an eye-catching, beautifully poured cocktail in a unique glass catches the eye of customers at a restaurant.

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Black Box Intelligence

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Amazon sends them. So does your dentist. Probably your yoga studio. Your bank definitely does. And they are on Every. Single. Restaurant Check. Tell us how we did! You don’t fill them out. Neither does your customer. The Survey Problem The survey requests on your receipts? They’re probably costing you money while providing minimal useful feedback or worse: bias feedback.

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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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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The fast-casual chicken finger specialist withdrew a proposal to take over the iconic 67-year-old Norms location in Los Angeles, saying to the community: We hear your concerns.

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Crunchtime

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Learn about upcoming changes to minimum wage that will impact restaurant operators in January 2025.

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SpotOn

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Chefs draw inspiration from high quality, seasonal ingredients and transform them into extraordinary dishes. After tasting and perfecting the techniques a collection of those dishes become a menu. That menu is the backbone of a restaurant concept. But a menu full of delicious food is not enough.  When you open a new restaurant , you learn to juggle.

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Some farmers markets in underserved neighborhoods have seen sales plummet and were in danger of closure. But the fast-casual chain said it will keep operations going another year.

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The Salt

DECEMBER 5, 2024

A new study finds people who eat a small, daily serving of dark chocolate have a reduced risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. People who ate milk chocolate did not have a lower risk. Here's why.

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 5, 2024

More than half the states are slated to raise their pay floors in 2025, with the increases averaging 75 cents an hour. At least five will be above $15 an hour.

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EATER

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Day four of the Eater Advent Calendar reveals a trio of spice blends that’ll amp up your savory cooking, sweet baking, or holiday drinking Honeysuckle Provisions , a 2023 Eater Best New Restaurant , has established a solid reputation nationally for its soulful cuisine and community-driven hospitality. Now, the popular West Philadelphia restaurant has partnered with Burlap and Barrel to create three flavorful Afrocentric spice blends — Two Elders Creole Seasoning, All-Seeing Eye Sweet Potato Pie,

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The fast-food giant acknowledged Thursday that it plans to bring back the item sometime next year, nearly a decade after the product was removed from U.S. menus.

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EATER

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Inside the castle-like dining room, an extravagant celebration awaits For some restaurants, whether old or new, the reason for the season is not just to celebrate with food and drink — it’s to go wild over holiday decor. In this miniseries, we highlight the spots across the country for whom extra doesn’t begin to cover it when it comes to lights, tinsel, and Christmas spirit.

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The casual-dining chain believes it could eventually open hundreds of North Italias, Flower Childs and Culinary Dropouts across the U.S., more than doubling its current footprint.

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EATER

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Lille Allen/Eater With 300 pages of recipes, Martha’s 1999 tour de force of party snacking is authoritative, maddening, and sometimes very useful On Election Night, I stayed up late with my dog. We lay on the couch together. He napped. I tried to avoid checking the stupid New York Times needle every 10 seconds by reading scholarly articles about the meaning of Martha Stewart.

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The Bottom Line: Holiday shopping season isn’t what it used to be as more than half of consumers get most of their gifts online. But they were more likely to shop inside stores last weekend.

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Bottleneck Management

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Meet the Team in Pittsburgh Our team members are the heart of our restaurant, each bringing their own unique energy and passion to the table. Today, we’re introducing you to one of our standout servers, an MMA fighter from Florida who loves espresso martinis, ribs and meeting people from all over the world. Whether he’s training for his next match or making guests feel at home, he’s always bringing his best.

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: One of the most important figures in American history also played a key role in making a casserole of pasta and cheese the quintessential comfort food of the nation he helped to birth. Here's the story.

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Advertiser: Paycor

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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