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Feeding Gen Z: The Rise of Authenticity in F&B

Modern Restaurant Management

The dining landscape is shifting, driven by Gen Z's (currently 11- to 26-year-olds) quest for “genuine” culinary experiences over the conventional allure of "the best" restaurants. Gen Z has an appetite for knowledge that sits at the tip of their fingers, unlike any generation before. They research, investigate and seek out experiences – especially when it comes to restaurants.

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What Are Standard Operating Procedures in Restaurants?

Crunchtime

Plus, 5 ways to improve compliance with standard operating procedures Whether you run a restaurant business with 500+ locations or a handful of convenience store locations, you know what work needs to be done – and how it should be done properly – to run your business effectively. From how to set up the store before opening to how certain foods should be prepared to certain areas should be sanitized, having a standard way of doing things makes work more efficient and gives you confidence that em

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How Chipotle will reach a $4 million AUV

Restaurant Business

It was a strong 2023 for the brand, but how will Chipotle increase average unit sales by another $1 million as it pushes toward 7,000 locations? CEO Brian Niccol says it's all about execution.

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The Importance of Follow-Up Tasks for Efficient Operations

Crunchtime

Task management is an essential part of operating a business: prioritizing tasks, assigning them to employees, and following up to ensure completion are all critical for any senior manager to run an efficient operation. The most common gap when it comes to task management? Follow-up.

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Join Full Course Navigator: Your Path to Professional Growth in Restaurant Leadership

Full Course Foundation is dedicated to nurturing excellence in restaurant leadership. Our Navigator program offers a wide range of resources tailored for professional growth. From high-quality training to personalized coaching, Navigator equips restaurant leaders with the tools they need to thrive in their careers. Unlock your potential with three months FREE access to Navigator by Full Course!

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Bonchon's blend of tradition and innovation: A model for culinary excellence and franchise growth

Restaurant Business

Embracing the global market, how bonchon's unique approach to Korean cuisine and franchising is making waves

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What is a Pop-Up Restaurant & How to Open One in 2024

The Eat Restaurant

Here are a few things to think about when you're considering starting a pop-up restaurant.

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Discover Bulgaria 

Sante

Bulgaria Gourmet - The Food and Wine Tour The post Discover Bulgaria appeared first on Santé Magazine.

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California bill would expand exemptions to the pending $20 fast-food wage

Restaurant Business

An architect of the bill setting the new wage has proposed excusing quick-service restaurants in a number of locations, including casinos, sports arenas and state-owned beaches.

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Changes Are Coming to ‘Top Chef’ Season 21

EATER

Kristen Kish is the new host of Top Chef. | Stephanie Diani/Bravo Padma’s absence won’t be the only shakeup when the show heads to Wisconsin Top Chef returns next month for Season 21 — this time, in Wisconsin. Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons will be back too, but it’ll be the first Top Chef season (at least, since Season 2) without longtime host Padma Lakshmi, who announced her departure last summer.

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Individual Development Plan Template

There’s no way around it: sometimes employees need your help. Use this free template to clarify expectations, share resources, and set a timeline. Best case scenario, this process helps them improve. Worst case, your great recordkeeping keeps you compliant even if they move on. Download the template today!

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Inside the tasty evolution of Mexican food in the U.S.

Restaurant Business

State of the Plate: RB menu trends columnist Nancy Kruse explains how Glen Bell’s “tay-kohs” walked so birria and other authentic dishes and flavors could become runaway hits with American diners.

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Super Bowl Snack Ads Are Holding the Vegas Strip Hostage

EATER

The Las Vegas Strip is currently plastered with ads for Doritos, Cheetos, and more in anticipation of a brand-tastic Super Bowl Sunday.

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5 TikTok trends poised to pop in restaurants

Restaurant Business

Chefs admit they often look to TikTok for inspiration, and a number of viral ideas have already shown up on their menus. Others may be coming through the pipeline.

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9 Top Restaurant Technologies To Evolve Your Business

7 Shifts

Restaurant technology is no longer a nice-to-have: it’s an absolute necessity for building a modern, resilient restaurant that can become and stay competitive. The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. A wide-ranging industry report from Toast included a section on restaurant technology trends, noting that 82% of restaurants were using a POS, followed by 56% using payroll software.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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Keeping the tip credit quickly emerges as a top restaurant concern for 2024

Restaurant Business

New efforts to kill the credit are arising in Illinois and Maryland, adding to the activity in four other states and on Capitol Hill. Meanwhile, lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are considering a measure to fix the results of losing the credit there.

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American Whiskey Is Conspicuously Absent at Many Top Bars. What Gives?

EATER

American whiskey is absent at many top bars. The spirit played a role in the cocktail renaissance, but it's now often left behind. Here's why.

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Court dismisses Byron Allen's discrimination lawsuit against McDonald's

Restaurant Business

The owner of The Weather Channel had sought $100 million from the fast-food giant over ad spending, but a judge dismissed the case on free speech grounds.

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LA’s Dominican Moment Is Here

EATER

The soul-warming flavors of the Dominican Republic are rocking the palates of flavor-seeking Angelenos like never before

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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Better Days envisions a better robot restaurant

Restaurant Business

The Mediterranean concept believes it holds the key to two of the industry’s holy grails: fully automated kitchens and healthy, affordable food.

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2021 Ettore Chardonnay PURE Mendocino

Planet Grape

The post 2021 Ettore Chardonnay PURE Mendocino appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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How Shipley Do-Nuts is bringing its brand into the future

Restaurant Business

A Deeper Dive: Flynn Dekker, CEO of the donut and kolache chain, joins the podcast to talk about how to get an 87-year-old concept ready for growth.

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One New Orleans woman's quest to find the best king cake for Mardi Gras

The Salt

Mardi Gras is king cake season and one New Orleans woman has found a fun way to find the best ones and rank them.

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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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Yum Brands goes big into kiosks

Restaurant Business

The owner of KFC, Taco Bell and Habit Burger is bringing in the self-ordering devices as its digital system sales hit $30 billion.

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The Butcher’s Son and the Pastry Chef’s Tech with Courtney Mitchell

SpotOn

Courtney Mitchell arrived at the entrance of The Butcher’s Son Chophouse , a Virginia Beach favorite for excellent steaks and a welcoming ambiance. Courtney and her husband were frequent guests who spent many Friday nights enjoying the cocktail menu and premium cuts. But that day, she approached the restaurant as both a regular guest and a SpotOn hospitality specialist.

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Low-income consumers are apparently flocking to Taco Bell

Restaurant Business

Some fast-food chains are losing customers to grocers over pricing issues. But the Mexican chain is apparently gaining them.

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Skip the Super Bowl, Go Out for Dinner Instead

EATER

Shutterstock Strategic Dining Days are real. Take advantage of them. The world of dining and drinking is an obstacle course wrapped in a labyrinth wrapped in a logic puzzle — it's full of pitfalls, gray areas, and bewildering questions that really shouldn't even be questions (How do I find the bathroom?) and yet, somehow, are. Fortunately, your friends at Eater are here to help: Life Coach is a series of simple guides to the arcane rituals of modern dining.

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

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Call Me Palestinian

EATER

Shirien Damra Meet the restaurateurs putting their Palestinian identity at the forefront My local Palestinian restaurant just put up a new mural. Previously, while waiting in line to order falafel platters and ful medames at the King of Falafel & Shawarma, you’d be standing next to a painted street scene of the neighborhood showing other local businesses and buildings.

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