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How Fast-Food Apps Took Over The Drive-Thru

EATER

Photoillustration by Lille Allen; see below for full credits Every major fast-food chain, it seems, now has its own app promising deals, discounts, and a better diner experience overall. But whats the cost of convenience? When you pull up to the speaker box in the drive-thru at chains like Wendys, McDonalds, and Taco Bell, the first question you will likely hear is a distinctly modern one: Will you be using our mobile app today?

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‘Miami Is a Panoply of International Peoples, Culture, and Cuisine Making it an Ideal Mecca for the Food Scene in Franchise Development’

Modern Restaurant Management

Miami-based brand I Heart Fries teamed with Artist, Athlete, Activist, Celebrity Influencer Dylan Gonzalez to launch an international franchise expansion effort. “I Heart Fries is a restaurant concept that combines a variety of delicious international foods in one place. We serve traditional food from different countries – including Venezuela, Spain, and more – on a bed of French fries, allowing our guests to get a taste of many different cultures at one incredible restaurant,&

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GREAT QUOTES FOR CHEFS TO LIVE BY

Culinary Cues

Inspiration comes in many forms. It may be from the actions of others, their successes, or even their failures; it may come from the visual arts, or music, science or medicine, or even from the beauty of nature. But few would deny the value of inspirational words from the experience of others. Here are some that have, in the past, been posted on my office door when I was a chef and later as an educator.

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The 3 Best Deals This Week (Including 30% Off Our Favorite Soup Dumplings)

EATER

Eater Staff Fire up your steamers our all-time fave ML frozen soup dumplings are on sale (plus, save big on Momofukus tasty pantry goods and Haands gorgeous ceramics) Every week, Eaters shopping team embarks on a side quest to find you the best kitchen- and food-related deals that are actually worth their ( Maldon ) salt. The urge to find a satisfying deal is a timeless hankering, granted, but one that feels especially relevant as egg prices soar (amongst other stressors), and winter takes its

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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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Meet the Team at City Works in Schaumburg

Bottleneck Management

Meet the Team in Schaumburg At City Works in Schaumburg, the energy is always high, the beer taps never stop flowing, and behind the scenes, the kitchen runs full throttle, thanks to team members like Matt Nachie, Heart of House Red Shirt. Whether hes leading the line or sharing post-shift laughs, Matt brings the camaraderie that makes City Works more than just a restaurant.

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Introducing Weather-Driven AI Forecasting for Restaurants

Crunchtime

Crunchtime customers can now better anticipate how the weather will impact customer demand Historically, external factors like the weather have been difficult for restaurants to predict. Weather events like rain or snowstorms can easily impact customer behavior and often result in lower-than-expected sales. To remain competitive in todays quickly changing restaurant industry, it's essential that operators can accurately forecast customer demand, even with the unknown factors of weather.

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This Vegan Guatita Recipe Is Your New Favorite Comfort Food

EATER

Lauren Vied Allen In My (Half) Latinx Kitchen, Kiera Wright-Ruiz replaces tripe with maitake mushrooms in her recipe for the Ecuadorian stew Vegan guatita may seem like a contradiction. After all, translated from Spanish, guatita means little belly, in reference to the beef tripe that typically stars in this Ecuadorian stew. But in Kiera Wright-Ruizs debut cookbook, My (Half) Latinx Kitchen , out this month, traditions are made to be reimagined and recipes reinvented.

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Cocktail Costing Formula: How to Set Cocktail Prices for Your Bar

Sculpture Hospitality

Cocktails arent just delicious, theyre a major driver of revenue for your bar. But heres the thing, if youre not pricing them correctly, you could be losing out on profits.

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Around the World, King Cake Inspires Community

EATER

In New Orleans, the king cake is central to community. | Randy Schmidt From Frances galette des rois to the green, purple, and gold king cakes of New Orleans, theres something sweet for everyone During the months of January through March at Lagniappe Bakehouse in New Orleans, pastry chef Kaitlin Guerin is hard at work. Its king cake season, a yearly culinary celebration thats a cornerstone of the citys colorful culture.

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Del Taco closes all but one of its Colorado locations

Restaurant Business

The franchisee of the Mexican fast-food chains 18 locations in Denver and Colorado Springs closed locations following a bankruptcy and a dispute with the franchisor.

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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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‘Good Coffee, Great Coffee’ Is the Perfect Mobile Game for Wannabe Baristas

EATER

Your new espresso machine | Google Play Store Brew espresso, steam milk, and make lattes, all from the comfort of your phone If youve ever wanted to try your hand at being a barista but doubt that you actually have the skills to create latte art or, perhaps more importantly, deal with caffeine-deprived customers, the new mobile game Good Coffee, Great Coffee officially made its debut on the App Store and Google Play store last night.

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Red Robin could close nearly 70 restaurants by 2030

Restaurant Business

The weaker locations have become a drag on the 500-unit casual-dining chain. But the company's earnings surprised investors last quarter, sending its stock surging.

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Will High Egg Costs Ruin Paczki Day?

EATER

Local restaurants hope creativity can lure customers on Fat Tuesday even if the treats cost a little bit more

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Arby's puts Potato Cakes on the permanent menu

Restaurant Business

The fast-food sandwich chain brings back the fan favorite with an ironclad promise never to discontinue it again.

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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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15 Real-Life Scranton Restaurants and Bars Referenced on ‘The Office’

EATER

Take a road trip to Poor Richards, Alfredos Pizza Cafe, and more

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California's Fast Food Council to debate another minimum wage hike

Restaurant Business

The planning subcommittee voted to put an up-to-3.5% increase in the $20 per hour wage on the agenda, but it will be a discussion-only item for now.

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The Best Restaurant Website Builder

Restaurant Den

Setting up a restaurant website is an exciting step in bringing your vision to life. Its the platform where you showcase your menu, brand, and story to potential customers. But before diving in, take the time to plan strategically. A well-thought-out approach now can prevent costly mistakes and ensure your website serves your business effectively […] The post The Best Restaurant Website Builder appeared first on Restaurant Den.

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Jack in the Box surprises, but Del Taco disappoints

Restaurant Business

The fast-food burger chain reported better-than-expected sales results last quarter, but its Mexican sister concept could not say the same thing.

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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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Top 10 Loyalty Cards for Restaurants That Drive Customer Loyalty

The Eat Restaurant

Loyalty cards are a great way for restaurants to keep customers coming back. By offering rewards and incentives, they encourage repeat visits, which helps increase revenue. In this article, I'll take you through the best loyalty card programs in the restaurant industry, how they work, and the benefits they bring.

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At Krispy Kreme, a reminder of restaurants' digital risk

Restaurant Business

Tech Check: Fallout from a cyberattack sunk the doughnut chains stock to an all-time low. Restaurants pursuing more digital sales should take notice.