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Podcast transcript: Bill Mathis, chairman of the North American Association of Subway Franchisees

Restaurant Business

The longtime franchisee for the fast-food sandwich chain discusses operators' relations with management, the company's new slicers, its discounting requirements and other topics in this transcript from this week's A Deeper Dive podcast.

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The Non-Alcoholic Fancy Sodas to Drink Right Now

EATER

The best of this new generation of “seltzer-ish,” sorta-“healthy,” definitely non-alcoholic drinks No longer just limited to the age-old debate over Coke versus Pepsi, the soda aisle is now exploding with options making all sorts of promises. Whether brands are insisting that they’ll improve your health or approximate your favorite cocktail without the booze, this new generation of sodas is decidedly more complex in just about every sense than its predecessors.

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Bar and Restaurant Trends in 2024 That Can Help Your Business Grow

Sculpture Hospitality

There’s no denying it, 2023 was a difficult year for restaurants and bars. Consumer spending slowed down, interest rates were much higher than the previous few years, the costs of food and beverage stock increased , and staff were difficult to both find and retain.

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How Neil Doherty and Sysco's culinary team help operators meet today's labor challenges

Restaurant Business

As senior director of global culinary development, Doherty and Sysco’s 87 chefs develop solutions to ease back-of-house operations.

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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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Stirring Up the Future: Unveiling the 2024 Cocktail Trends 

Modern Restaurant Management

In the ever-evolving world of mixology, one thing remains constant: it’s always changing. The journey of a cocktail from the bartender's shaker to the customer's hand reflects the trends, tastes, and innovations of the time. As we look forward to 2024, we see emerging patterns that are set to redefine cocktail culture, sparking creativity, and tantalizing our taste buds in unexpected ways.

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How Gregg Majewski plans to change the reputation of virtual restaurant brands

Restaurant Business

His portfolio company Craveworthy Brands is rolling out a new model to bring virtual brand revenue to its brick-and-mortar family of restaurants.

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Webinar: Buzztime Bets!

Buzztime Business

Buzztime continues to evolve as we head into 2024! Buzztime Bets! was introduced in 2023 and we are continuing to iterate on it as well as provide new experiences for our Bar Buddies. If you are looking to learn more, join us for our Webinar on January 31st, 2024 at 1 pm ET/10 am PT. We will discuss what Buzztime Bets is, how Bets drives players into your location, and incentivizes with prizing.

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Doherty Enterprises buys 21 Applebee's restaurants in NYC

Restaurant Business

The franchisee now operates more than 100 locations of the casual dining restaurant chain in New York, New Jersey, Florida and Georgia.

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‘You Could See Your Breath in the Bar’: What It’s Like Working at a Restaurant During an Ice Storm

EATER

Despite sheets of ice on the road, fallen trees, power outages, and burst pipes, Portland restaurant workers made it in to boil pasta and pour cocktails

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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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JDE Peet's will take over Caribou's coffee roasting operations

Restaurant Business

The global coffee maker is buying the coffee chain’s roasting operations and will start supplying coffee for the 800-unit chain.

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Amazon Pay + bartaco + OneDine Case Study

OneDine

Historically, restaurants have accepted only credit and debit cards as payment alternatives to cash. This legacy approach has led to several points of friction during the dining experience such as slow ordering and checkout processes, leading to lost revenue, diminished satisfaction, and other challenges. In response, bartaco is elevating the dining experience with a new ordering and payment system that allows guests to enjoy their meals and moments without unnecessary delays or disruptions.

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Comfort foods warm the menu at Ninety Nine Restaurants, Habit Burger and Fazoli's

Restaurant Business

Taste Tracker: Bowls trend at Honeygrow and Zaxby’s; BJ's, Paris Baguette and Cinnaholic hit the sweet spot; Starbird goes Vietnamese while Shake Shack opts for Korean; and more menu news of the week.

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Which Roast Chicken Recipe Rules Them All?

EATER

We tested three popular roast chicken recipes to find the best one Roasting a chicken, like cooking a steak, is one of those culinary tasks that inspires strong feelings: Everyone’s always trying to iterate to find the “better” technique, despite the existing classics. While I could likely spend a year testing roast chicken recipes (after which I’d certainly never want to eat another roast chicken), I wanted to compare some popular ones that use diverging techniques.

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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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Laxman Narasimhan takes the helm of a changing Starbucks

Restaurant Business

More than a year into the job, “Laks” is putting his stamp on the coffee giant. His efforts will be critical to the venerable company’s future.

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How To Enhance Your Menu and Pricing Strategy for Online Orders

24/7 Waiter

Even with the best restaurant online ordering system in place you still need to know how to make it work for your business. As your customer base increases it is crucial to incorporate a worry-free online ordering system for your business. Here is how to take full advantage of software for meal prep industries and improve your profits. Creating Menu Appeal What grabs your customers’ attention ?

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Red Lobster has struggled since Darden sold the chain

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: Olive Garden has easily outperformed its former sister chain over the past decade. Now the seafood concept is on the market.

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Wendy's names a former PepsiCo executive to be its next CEO

Restaurant Business

The burger chain said that Kirk Tanner will lead the company into its “next phase of growth and expansion.” He replaces Todd Penegor.

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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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Pizza Hut customers get a little swice on their slice with new LTO

Restaurant Business

The chain’s latest research and trends are guiding the culinary team toward the flavors and pizza styles most in demand.

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The plant-based trend is weakening, but Kevin Hart's growing concept has a superpower

Restaurant Business

The four-unit Hart House plans to more than double in size this year, and some of that growth might come from an acquisition.

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