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The Secrets to Successful Catering

Modern Restaurant Management

A strong catering business can be a restaurant’s biggest moneymaker. You know exactly how many people you’re going to serve, how many portions will be provided, what the cost is, what you’re going to charge and what your net profit will be. Most of the year, catering can comprise 10 to 15 percent of your total sales, but during December, if 20 percent of sales are not coming from catering, you’re missing an opportunity.

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Is Dubai becoming the specialty coffee hub of the Middle East?

Perfect Daily Grind

Dubai is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – one of the most well-developed coffee markets in the Middle East. While traditional qahwa (also known as kahwa or Arabic coffee) is still popular in the country, the UAE’s specialty coffee market is also growing at an incredible pace. Thanks to its rapid economic growth, Dubai has played a key role in driving the country’s specialty coffee sector forward.

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McDonald's franchisee group asks for a meeting with leadership

Restaurant Business

The National Owners Association, an independent group of the fast-food chain’s operators, says it is against new joint employer rules and wants a meeting with the company’s U.S. president.

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5 ways restaurants can succeed at sustainability

Open for Business

Like most businesses these days, restaurants are on the lookout for ways to become more environmentally conscious. Some owners are devout environmentalists who want to cut their carbon footprint. Others are thinking about drawing in the 66% of guests who will pay more for something sustainable. Whatever the motivation, sustainability has become a major priority in the industry.

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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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Tracy Kim promoted to CEO of Dig as fast-casual chain reignites growth in the suburbs

Restaurant Business

The once-urban brand is making a play for the suburbs where officials believe a broader audience is hungry for from-scratch bowls at both lunch and dinner.

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Last week's kitchen ruling affects more than Berkeley restaurants

Restaurant Business

Working Lunch: A liberal court's ending of a local ban on gas-powered kitchen equipment was a win for restaurants everywhere.

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How Restaurant Owners Can Stop Making the Same Mistakes

Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting

Sales are down, profits are almost nonexistent, you are getting bad reviews online, and you cannot keep good staff. What do you do? Sadly, most restauranteurs turn to the same reactionary solutions, but they never work. Solution Number 1: Hire New Managers Seems like a good idea. Bring in some new talent, but you soon … How Restaurant Owners Can Stop Making the Same Mistakes Read More » The post How Restaurant Owners Can Stop Making the Same Mistakes first appeared on Blue Orbit Restaurant

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Sysco is making strides on its electric vehicle commitment

Restaurant Business

The food distributor is transforming a distribution center in Riverside, Calif., into an electric vehicle hub.

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Digital Menus: Spring With Evergreen

Evergreen

Design digital menus for your bar or restaurant this spring using Evergreen’s digital menu feature. With the arrival of spring, there has never been a better time to implement positive changes at your bar or restaurant. Evergreen’s digital […] The post Digital Menus: Spring With Evergreen appeared first on Evergreen.

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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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California Pizza Kitchen looks to sell stores to franchisees

Restaurant Business

The refranchising program is the latest step in the chain’s efforts to run fewer of its own restaurants.

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How to Organize a Food Festival in Your Community

The Rail

By Julia Nikolaus, Contributor A food festival is a fantastic event that can bring a community together , encourage people to shop locally, and introduce unique flavors to enhance people’s lives. If your restaurant is considering planning an event in your area, you should probably get all the details sorted before the planning actually starts. Here are a few tips to help you on your journey and teach you how to organize a food festival nobody will ever forget.

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Selections from La Crema

Sante

We reviewed three wines from La Crema.

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The Shift Where Everything Went Wrong

Crunchtime

The Shift is an industry-focused blog series from contributors who share their inside perspectives on life working in foodservice and restaurants.

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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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Some of the pandemic's biggest winners came back to earth in 2022

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: Sonic, pizza delivery chains and bone-in chicken concepts—outside of Wingstop, that is—saw sales slow down last year. Here’s what happened.

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What is Hospitality? A Guide to Thriving in the Industry

The Eat Restaurant

Hospitality is a term often used in the food service world, but also in the context of any business falling under the hospitality sector (like hotels) and even the tourism industry. But what does it entail?

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CPK, El Pollo Loco and Perkins bring back guest favorites

Restaurant Business

Taste Tracker: Pei Wei does nachos; cookies fill doughnuts at Krispy Kreme; Biscuitville and Toasted Yolk innovate breakfast; and more menu news of the week.

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How to Make Boozy Popsicles Perfect for Your Backyard Hang

EATER

Marco Tirado /Eater It involves a hair flat iron, a shot of booze, and a full embrace of the absurd Summer is when I thrive. The second it’s over 70 degrees, I start itching for the sun, corralling my friends into meeting me under my portable beach cabana that I’ve dragged on a two-hour bus ride from my apartment, or persuading friends with actual patios to throw parties.

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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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175. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 175 – Shuckin Shack

Restaurant Technology Guys

ABOUT SHUCKIN’ SHACK: Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar grew out of a vision for a local establishment that would appeal to families of all ages. A place where friends and family can enjoy fresh, delicious meals and creative cocktails in an environment that exudes relaxation. Shuckin’ Shack offers its guests a “lifestyle experience” in addition to exceptional seafood.

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Subway says it has started the year off strongly

Restaurant Business

The fast-food sandwich chain, which is on the market, says its same-store sales increased 11.7% in North America in the first quarter.

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The Freezer Martini Wasn’t Born Yesterday

EATER

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Sweetgreen launches two-tiered loyalty program

Restaurant Business

Guests can choose between a free membership and a paid subscription with more perks to personalize their experience.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.