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A Case for Financing

Modern Restaurant Management

One challenging aspect of owning a small business is purchasing and maintaining expensive equipment. This is especially true in the food service industry. Restaurant equipment directly affects the customer experience and operating efficiency from the quality of food offered, the food preparation time and the front and back of house staff levels required to properly service the customer.

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Mimi Sheraton, the New York Times’ First Female Food Critic, Dies

EATER

Mimi Sheraton in 2017. | Photo by Patrick McMullan/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images The writer, who pioneered the tactic of disguising herself while reviewing restaurants, was 97 The New York Times reported that Mimi Sheraton, the paper’s food critic from 1976 to 1983 and the first woman to hold that role, died yesterday at 97 at NYU Langone medical center.

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100: Fifth Pillar, Defined

Food Business

Defining the Fifth Pillar of a Successful Business: the avenues and distribution to bring product to market. Avenues and distribution is where restaurant or CPG product find methods to sell their product. Many facets of the same jewel. The definition of the Fifth Pillar is more than the phrased "avenues" and your "distribution". Martha Lucius describes several examples of the many avenues possible in your business, and how each one can be a source of revenue and profit.

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Unions are inching into the independent restaurant market

Restaurant Business

The successes have been few and far between, but organized labor is making gains. Employees of a Vietnamese restaurant in Maine and a soda shop in Oklahoma have unionized in recent weeks.

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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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The Best (and Worst) Candy Eggs, Ranked

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Your basic chocolate easter egg. | Getty Images When it comes to Easter candy, eggs reign supreme, but some brands rise above the others Easter is here on Sunday, and it’s been at least two whole months since I swore off candy after devouring multiple bags of Valentine’s Day gummies. Right now, the only thing I can think about is candy eggs. Easter brings some truly elite candy.

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Restaurant Sales - DC - March 2023

Margin Edge

Cherry blossoms weren't the only thing growing this March in the DMV. DMV restaurants saw continued growth this past month, bringing a steady close to a monstrous quarter.

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ChatGPT gets a job writing for fortune cookies

Restaurant Business

OpenFortune will use the chat bot to come up with new fortunes after consumers asked for more variety inside their cookies.

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2019 Le Pianore Tiniatus Montecucco Rosso Toscana

Planet Grape

The post 2019 Le Pianore Tiniatus Montecucco Rosso Toscana appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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Restaurant and bar employment is almost back to pre-pandemic levels

Restaurant Business

Once again outpacing the rest of the economy, foodservice employers added 50,300 positions, bringing payrolls to within 2.2% of the February 2020 threshold.

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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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2019 Peteglia Montecucco Sangiovese Toscana

Planet Grape

The post 2019 Peteglia Montecucco Sangiovese Toscana appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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Build business by putting summer on the menu with seasonal California Avocados

Restaurant Business

During the spring and summer, restaurant guests are looking for dishes that appeal to a healthier lifestyle. Now is the ideal time to menu California Avocados, while they’re at the peak of their season and availability.

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The Legacy of Mimi Sheraton, the Pioneering Critic Who Died at 97

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Restaurant intelligence company Brizo raises $9M

Restaurant Business

Brizo’s FoodMetrics platform includes data on more than 1 million restaurants in North America. Restaurants and suppliers can use it for market research and sales.

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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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Coffee News Recap, 7 Apr: Coffee is still the US’ favourite beverage, 2024 World Brewers Cup & Cup Tasters Championship to be held in Chicago & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 3 Apr SCA announces 2023 UK Barista Champion. Ian Kissick of Formative Coffee in London placed first, and will represent the UK at the 2023 World Barista Championship in Athens, Greece from 21 to 24 June. This year’s High Density event to take place on 16 November 2023.

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Will tipping's rapid spread make it an irresistible political target?

Restaurant Business

Working Lunch: Even unions can't seem to make up their minds on whether it's a good thing or a detriment to workers.

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Restaurants show their best and worst as employers

Restaurant Business

Reality Check: McDonald's sets a new low with virtual layoffs, while Jersey Mike's wins the public's favor.

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