The Rail

APRIL 19, 2023

By Jill Goodwin, Contributor Visual branding is crucial for all businesses because it helps shape customers’ overall perception of your business. But in the restaurant and food industry, it’s even more important. We’ve all heard the phrase “ we eat with our eyes ” — and for good reason. This centuries-old expression holds an indisputable truth. People tend to connect with visuals far faster than they do with other forms of communication, such as text.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 19, 2023

Text messaging is now mainstream for many restaurant and food retail businesses and their communications plans. And rightfully so. Research from Gartner has found 90 percent of all people read texts within three minutes of receipt, and notes that short message service (SMS) boasts a 98 percent open rate. It’s no surprise that restaurants big and small are tapping into text messages to reach their customers.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 19, 2023

On Friday 21st April, this year’s Specialty Coffee Expo will take place in Portland, Oregon. The annual expo is one of the biggest – and most important – events in the global coffee industry. Thousands of people attend the expo every year, including roasters, producers, coffee equipment manufacturers, baristas, and coffee business owners. The event serves as a platform to bring coffee professionals together to forge new connections and partnerships – helping to drive the specialty coffee sector

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Crunchtime

APRIL 19, 2023

From fast-casual to full-service, restaurant guests across all formats are paying closer attention to how their favorite brands are offsetting the environmental impact of their operations. According to Forbes, 88% of consumers are more loyal to brands that support social or environmental issues. As a result, sustainability has become more than just a buzzword; it’s a driving factor for purchasing decisions and consumer loyalty.

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Advertiser: Paycor

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 19, 2023

The fast-casual chain is launching a new coalition with non-profits to broadly expand job placement and support for the previously incarcerated and workers with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 19, 2023

The Bottom Line: After a year of brutal inflation, operators worry that consumers will change their spending. But data at the moment remains inconclusive.

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Lady Boss Blogger

APRIL 19, 2023

Businesses are vulnerable to a wide variety of threats. All business owners need to be proactive in their approach to dealing with these threats. That means that they need to identify these risks and find ways of managing them that are appropriate for their business type. If you do not do this, you could leave […] The post 4 Tips: How To Protect Your Business appeared first on Lady Boss Blogger.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 19, 2023

To earn the certification, the fast-casual salad chain had to meet high standards of social and environmental impacts.

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EATER

APRIL 19, 2023

A half Sarah Meadows and half seasonal produce-topped pie from Deluca’s Pizzeria. | Courtney Smith/Eater Go for the nature and thermal waters, stay for the incredible pies This post originally appeared in the April 14, 2023, edition of Eater Travel, a biweekly dispatch from Eater’s staff about navigating places where food is the main attraction. Subscribe now.

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Advertiser: Paycor

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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Restaurant Business

APRIL 19, 2023

A federal court ruled that the prohibition violated federal energy regulations.

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The Eat Restaurant

APRIL 19, 2023

Mauritius, a tropical paradise known for its pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters, is also a food lover's haven. With a rich culinary heritage influenced by Indian, Chinese, African, and European cuisines, Mauritius offers a diverse range of dining options that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a discerning foodie or simply looking to treat yourself to a memorable dining experience, these top restaurants in Mauritius are worth checking out.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 19, 2023

The once-struggling sandwich chain is now in growth mode, Chidsey said in a wide-ranging interview at the Restaurant Leadership Conference. He expects a deal to be done by May or June.

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The Salt

APRIL 19, 2023

When a town loses its grocery store, it also lose a local source of healthy food and a place for neighbors to gather and connect. But some communities are finding innovative ways to keep shops open.

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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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Restaurant Business

APRIL 19, 2023

The fast-food giant is offering two versions of Cold Brew in Southern California. It will also start to sell Big Mac Sauce Dip Cups for a limited time starting April 27.

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EATER

APRIL 19, 2023

The pig must be ordered at least 24 hours in advance The chefs at NYC’s Peasant cook everything with fire — chicken, bread, and even oysters. “There are no safety nets here,” says chef and owner Marc Forgione. “We have the wood-burning grill and we have the wood-burning oven, and we do 150-plus covers a night.” One of the dishes offered by Forgione and his team is an entire suckling pig entree that must be ordered 24 hours before the reservation.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 19, 2023

A Deeper Dive: Carl Bachmann, the brand’s president, joins the podcast to discuss the company’s growth plans and its decision to shift to its mobile-order “virtual” drive-thrus.

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The Salt

APRIL 19, 2023

The so-called sandwich tax is a charge on prepared foods in some states, like California, New York, and Massachusetts.

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Advertiser: Paycor

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

Management

Restaurant Business

APRIL 19, 2023

Restaurant marketers bring to leadership a guest-first mindset, a certain fearlessness and an understanding that brand essence can include butt-burning sauce.

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The Salt

APRIL 19, 2023

Nathan Young, a marketing professional from England, spent 365 days making recipes by cookbook writer Nigella Lawson — with enthusiastic guidance from Lawson herself.

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Open for Business

APRIL 19, 2023

Restaurant employee turnover dwarfs other industries’ churn rate: roughly 70% annually. Fortunately, each restaurant is more than a statistic and owners have tools to bring their own employee turnover rate down. Creating a positive workplace culture is an important tool in any owner’s toolbox, and there’s an often overlooked way to enhance company culture and decrease churn at the same time: the exit interview.

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EATER

APRIL 19, 2023

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Advertiser: Paycor

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.

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Crunchtime

APRIL 19, 2023

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EATER

APRIL 19, 2023

Megan Rizzo /Eater From freeze-dried Skittles to chamoy-coated Gushers, nostalgic candies are finding new life — and creating big business — on TikTok Like most of us who were bored out of our minds during the COVID-19 shutdowns in 2020, Nema Causey turned to TikTok. But the stakes were much higher for Causey, whose business, Candy Me Up, sold bulk candy to retail and wholesale clients.

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