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Preventing Burnout Culture: The Role of Effective Restaurant Managers

Modern Restaurant Management

Across America, today's fast-paced restaurant work environment, burnout has become a critical issue that large corporate restaurants and mom and pop shops share in common. These organizations must address the burnout environment to maintain a healthy and productive workforce. Managers play a pivotal role in either fostering a positive service industry culture or contributing to burnout.

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Why You Should Promote a Sustainable Kitchen and Menu

Next Restaurants

By Leo Clarke, Contributor As a restaurant owner, there are many reasons to consider offering a more sustainable menu. In the current climate, with global concerns for our environment mounting, sustainability is likely to be at the forefront of your customer’s minds. One study has shown that they are over 50% more likely to choose sustainable restaurants over others.

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Meet One of the Most Prolific People on Yelp

EATER

What inspires someone to write more than 1,200 Yelp reviews in a year? For Robert Siu, it’s a labor of love. People have extraordinarily strong opinions on just about everything, and since 2004, Yelp — the site that aggregates user-written reviews — has provided a platform to exercise our first amendment right to criticize, exalt, and qualify. Yelp’s court of public opinion tends to unite itself on uncontroversial issues: The 405 highway in LA has a paltry 1-star review on average (which is unde

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Tender Greens parent One Table Restaurant Brands files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Restaurant Business

The operator of Tender Greens and Tocaya is seeking a buyer, but there are no plans to close any of the 39 restaurants between the two fast-casual brands. It is one of a number of recent restaurant bankruptcies.

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10 HR Metrics for 2025: HR Data Toolkit

The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!

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How to Increase Restaurant Sales: 12 Proven Tips and Tricks

Sculpture Hospitality

Running a restaurant is a rewarding and exciting endeavour, but it’s not without its fair share of challenges either. When it comes to growing your business and increasing profitability , one of the most frustrating challenges is sales.

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Tender Greens parent One Table Restaurant Brands files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Restaurant Business

The operator of Tender Greens and Tocaya is seeking a buyer, but there are no plans to close any of the 39 restaurants between the two fast-casual brands. It is one of a number of recent restaurant bankruptcies.

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Starbucks inks a deal to install 100 more EV chargers, mostly along the West Coast

Restaurant Business

The devices will be installed along the I-5 corridor under a deal with Mercedes-Benz. When those chargers are up and running, the coffee chain would sport chargers at 1,000 units in total.

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What is SMS Marketing and How to Use it for Your Business

The Eat Restaurant

Marketing your company can require a significant amount of time and money. The sheer volume of emails most individuals receive daily and changes in social media algorithms can make it challenging for restaurant operators and other business owners to see results from their marketing campaigns.

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Tempo by Hilton partners with Bluestone Lane on new café concept

Restaurant Business

Moonsong Bar + Café in Louisville, Kentucky, offers a food and drink menu that fits the lifestyle of Tempo’s ideal guest, the operator said.

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Three Key Ways to Use Your Restaurant’s LMS to Drive Tangible Results

Crunchtime

Most restaurant brands rely on an LMS (Learning Management System) to support ongoing training and employee development. To better meet the needs of their hourly workforce, some operators are focusing on certain LMS features and best practices to help improve their overall operational success.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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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What is SMS Marketing and How to Use it for Your Business

The Eat Restaurant

Marketing your company can require a significant amount of time and money. The sheer volume of emails most individuals receive daily and changes in social media algorithms can make it challenging for restaurant opertors and other business owners to see results from their marketing campaigns.

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Domino's strong U.S. sales are not enough to satisfy Wall Street

Restaurant Business

The company’s same-store sales rose 4.8%, thanks to profitable traffic growth, but its stock plunged amid issues with one of its global operators.

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My Life on the Road as a Competitive Eater of Giant Food

EATER

I've traveled thousands of miles to eat giant portions of food—but never for likes, clicks, or fame.

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Restaurants can learn some foodservice tricks from supermarkets

Restaurant Business

State of the Plate: Nancy Kruse, RB’s menu trends columnist, says grocers are stepping up their game, and restaurants need to keep up.

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The Funding Recipe for Your Restaurant – A Guide To Growing Your Business

Fuel your restaurant’s success with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Running a restaurant comes with unique financial challenges, from managing seasonal fluctuations to covering unexpected expenses like equipment repairs or ingredient shortages. This guide dives into fast, flexible financing options for restaurant owners. Discover how to bridge cash flow gaps, fund expansions, or navigate slow seasons without compromising service quality.

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Darden Restaurant Group Acquires Austin-Born Tex-Mex Chain Chuy’s

EATER

National restaurant company Darden Restaurants acquired Austin Tex-Mex chain restaurant Chuy’s in July 2024.

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How Domino's upgraded loyalty program helps it win market share again

Restaurant Business

The pizza chain is thriving again, generating more traffic, thanks to changes made in Domino’s Rewards last year.

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Rice Isn’t Just For Big Beer Anymore

EATER

Craft beer breweries once looked down on Budweiser and Coors for using rice in their beers. Today, craft rice lager is trending. Here's why.

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Logan Powell named CEO of Puttshack

Restaurant Business

Powell was previously CFO and global president and has helped grow the tech-fueled mini-golf concept in the U.S. for five years. He replaces outgoing CEO Joe Vrankin.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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The Ultimate Luxury Is Buttering Your Olive Oil

EATER

Bettina Makalintal Go ahead, serve your bread with butter and olive oil This post originally appeared in the July 17, 2024 edition of The Move , pro tips and advice from Eater’s dining experts, direct to your inbox. Subscribe now. Not long ago, the Eater team went for lunch at the sceney New York City restaurant Raf’s, where I encountered a dying breed: the bread basket.

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Good thing Paul McCartney didn't live to see these restaurant tales take hold

Restaurant Business

Restaurant Rewind: The industry has dealt with its share of ridiculous myths over the years. Here's a look at some of the outrageous lies that were eventually swatted down.

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‘ONE STAR’: Chefs Review Yelp

EATER

Eater asked four Bay Area chefs to scrutinize the review site for Yelp’s 20th anniversary

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With Chuy's deal, Olive Garden's owner sees a chance to get broader and younger

Restaurant Business

The challenge for Darden Restaurants will be turning the regional full-service Mexican chain into a bigger player.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

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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Taco Bell takes to the street with latest menu launch

Restaurant Business

After a successful test in October, Cheesy Street Chalupas roll out Thursday for a limited time.

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