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How to Ensure Your Dishwasher Outlives Its Standard Life Expectancy

EATER

Nicole Medina Start by making sure you properly load the dishes In my decade-plus as a renter, the household appliance that I’ve had to fix time and time again is the dishwasher. And yet, it’s hard to believe that it has a standard life expectancy of 10-12 years. I can’t say I’ve experienced that lifespan from start to finish, but I’ve seen plenty of repair crews sent to fix my dishwashers during that time — and about as many who come to replace them.

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I Tried to Get AI to Read My Reports — and Wasted My Weekend

Modern Restaurant Management

AI has made promises. Big ones. If you’ve ever watched a keynote or demo, you’ve likely heard some version of: “Just give it your data—and watch the magic happen.” As a business operator who works with data daily, I decided to test that idea the hard way: could I use GPT to create consistent, integrated operational reports across multiple store locations…without a formal data layer?

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The Best Coolers for Every Type of Summer Chiller

EATER

Whether you need a massive, dad-coded vault or a chair with a built-in beer stash (because getting up sounds hard), these coolers will rule your warm-weather kickbacks Whether you’re packing up frankfurters for a weekend in the woods or rolling up to a pool party with brewskies to share, you’re going to need some portable cold storage, aka a cooler.

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Will the MAHA report set up an attack on fast food?

Restaurant Business

Working Lunch: In this week's political podcast, nutrition expert Maggie Gentile of Food Directions takes a closer look at the Make America Healthy Again report and how it could set the stage for public policy likely to impact restaurants.

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AI in HR: 20+ Prompts to Use Now

AI is reshaping the business landscape, including HR. This guide is designed to help you understand and implement AI effectively for tangible benefits and a more strategic approach. Learn how to: Automate routine tasks Boost data insights Enhance employee experiences Drive HR’s strategic value Download the guide today!

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How portable coffee grinders have evolved

Perfect Daily Grind

In specialty coffee, few tools are as essential as the grinder. Whether in a café, at home, or on the go, making excellent coffee is impossible without a consistent, high-performing grinder. Brewing coffee while travelling or outdoors usually means investing in a traditional hand grinder, often requiring patience and labour to achieve the optimal grind size, especially when grinding larger doses.

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Hardee's pushes back against an early-closing franchisee

Restaurant Business

The fast-food chain argues in a counterclaim against Paradigm Investment Group that the operator is the only traditional franchisee not complying with rules on operating hours and digital orders.

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Why some restaurants aren't sold on AI yet

Restaurant Business

Tech Check: Despite all the buzz about AI, most operators are approaching the technology with a mix of curiosity and caution, according to a report from Restaurant Business and Nation’s Restaurant News.

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What’s New June 2025

Hot Schedules

Explore how AI is transforming restaurants, optimizing operations, enhancing dining experiences, and driving profitability from our recent AI fireside chat recap.

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Bookkeeping Software for Restaurants: Simplifying Your Finances

Paper Chase Accountancy

“Time is money” is an old saying that rings especially true in the fast-paced restaurant industry. With the myriad responsibilities a restaurant owner juggles, it’s easy to overlook the financial side of things. Yet, they’d be hard-pressed to deny the importance of accurate bookkeeping. That’s where bookkeeping software for restaurants comes into play.

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Eddie Huang Is Back Cooking in New York — And Wants to Open a Restaurant

EATER

Eddie Huang is looking to open another restaurant in New York and is in the meantime cooking at a restaurant pop-up at NYC bar the Flower Shop in the summer 2025.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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Subway's next CEO will have a lot of work to do

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: The fast-food sandwich chain has stabilized unit volumes and slowed closures. But the brand remains the toughest turnaround in the restaurant industry.

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Brandy From New York? This Upstate Distillery Is Counting on It.

EATER

Learn about the beginnings and lofty goals of Klocke Estate, a rare brandy distillery located in Claverack, New York.

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What Your Father is Hoping for This Year

Sante

Let’s skip the tie this year—ever since COVID, he hardly wears one anyway! And when it comes to Father’s Day, Continue Reading The post What Your Father is Hoping for This Year appeared first on Santé.Food.Wine.Spirits.

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Cafe Momentum Founder Chad Houser Cried and Laughed About Being the James Beard Humanitarian of the Year

EATER

The Dallas chef says the non-profit has a lot of work ahead of it, but this award belongs to the chefs, kids, and community that made it

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HR in 2026: Insights & Best Practices

Get Paycor’s guide, based on a survey of 3,000+ professionals, and learn why successful companies are: Almost 80% more likely to identify top talent through formal systems 40% more likely to protect managers’ time spent on coaching 83% more likely to plan to upskill their teams and more!

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What Your Father is Hoping for This Year

Sante

Let’s skip the tie this year—ever since COVID, he hardly wears one anyway! And when it comes to Father’s Day, Continue Reading The post What Your Father is Hoping for This Year appeared first on Santé.Food.Wine.Spirits.

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This Is an M&M?

EATER

The M&M, or mezcal and Amaro Montenegro, has gone from underrated bartender handshake to high-tech drink order at top bars across the country.

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May 2025 National Restaurant Sales Metrics

Margin Edge

MarginEdge | We took data from thousands of restaurants across the country and compiled a report to show sales trends for the month of May 2025.

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