Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 31, 2024
While the restaurant industry has been focused on value meals so far this summer, Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) season has snuck up on us with independent restaurants leading the orange-colored way. From May 15 to July 15, SpotOn saw 1,070 “pumpkin” items added to menus across the country, with a spike of 176 items added just between July 7 and 13 alone.
EATER
JULY 31, 2024
Nicole Medina/Eater A wooden tool or cutting board can be a family heirloom as long as you know how to take care of it My wooden spatula has been through the wringer. It’s what I reach for when I need to scrape and deglaze a pan , it subs as a rice paddle when I can’t find my actual rice paddle, and it has been jostled through enough searing hot woks that it has a permanent burn mark across its handle.
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Restaurant Business
JULY 31, 2024
The Mexican fast-food chain’s ultimate goal is to expand the technology around the world. The company believes it will cut wait times and improve the customer and employee experience.
EATER
JULY 31, 2024
Where to buy the bistro cafe tables, chairs, and flatware to turn your dining room into a Parisian escape You know a French bistro when you see it: that combination of warm wood, tile, and jewel tones adding up to a timeless and inviting space that calls you in for a glass of wine or two. With the continuation of “ Euro summer ,” the Paris Olympics , and the French revival across the American dining scene , France is on everyone’s mind this year.
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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.
Restaurant Business
JULY 31, 2024
Reality Check: The diner chain is pitting its third virtual concept against QSRs there, leveraging the lower wages full-service places are allowed to pay.
ChowNow
JULY 31, 2024
Most general managers are looking for creative ways to build sales at their restaurant — especially during low-volume days. We’ve all heard of the old “surpass the $20” game for selling bottles of wine, the “highest check average” contest, and the “sell X amount of this item for a prize” tactic. All of these can work, but the challenge is they may not move the needle over time — and in most cases don’t promote a wide variety of menu ite
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Restaurant Business
JULY 31, 2024
With another unprecedented quarter under its belt, the Dallas-based brand plans to triple its domestic restaurant count and reach an average unit volume of $3 million.
SpotOn
JULY 31, 2024
I used to spend a lot of time at the Ferry Plaza farmer's market in San Francisco. I got to know the farmers, stall workers, and the other chefs who were there every Saturday, rain or shine. Chef-to-chef conversations ranged from Friday night's guest horror stories to debating where to find the best apricots. Our collective goal was to source the best ingredients, give credit to the farmers, and train our staff to tell the story of the greatest avocado ever grown.
EATER
JULY 31, 2024
The multigenerational shop Kaneshichi Shoten uses traditional techniques to make umami flakes The latest episode of Vendors: International explores the meticulous process of making bonito flakes at renowned shop Kaneshichi Shoten in Makurazaki, Japan. A key ingredient in Japanese cuisine, bonito flakes are made from smoked and fermented tuna and give dashi broth its signature umami flavor.
Restaurant Business
JULY 31, 2024
The state Supreme Court ruled that efforts to temper the impact of a 2018 ballot initiative were unconstitutional. That measure calls for phasing out the credit and raising the minimum hourly wage to $15.
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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.
The Salt
JULY 31, 2024
When he’s not in the pool, Henrik Christiansen is documenting his deepening obsession with the gooey treats. His many dramatic TikToks are spreading muffin fever across the Olympic Village and beyond.
Restaurant Business
JULY 31, 2024
Amada and Village Whiskey will join SPB Hospitality’s portfolio of more than a dozen brands. The group will also partner with Garces to develop new concepts.
The Salt
JULY 31, 2024
The new recall includes 71 products made between May 10 and July 29 under the Boar's Head and Old Country brand names, following an earlier recall of 200,000 pounds of sliced deli poultry and meat.
Restaurant Business
JULY 31, 2024
A Deeper Dive: Mike Esposito, the cofounder of Franchise Equity Partners, joins the podcast to talk about the state of restaurants and whether he’s buying right now.
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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.
Restaurant Business
JULY 31, 2024
The coffee shop giant plans to increase the pace of its new store builds despite weak transactions. Yet its focus will be on cities with fewer Starbucks locations.
Restaurant Business
JULY 31, 2024
Behind the Menu: The landmark restaurant and birthplace of the Delmonico Steak transforms a classic dish for vegan palates.
Restaurant Business
JULY 31, 2024
The Chef Nick Menu debuts Wednesday, featuring new limited-time iced coffees created in collaboration with Dunkin's chef Dan Cole.
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