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What Is Mise en Place?

Wasserstrom

“Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.” – Confucius Mise en place (also known as “the meez” or simply “mise”) isn’t a suggested practice or optional task. It’s a way of life in the restaurant world and a necessary skill for new cooks to master. Everything in […] The post What Is Mise en Place?

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ARE INDEPENDENT RESTAURANTS PRICING THEMSELVES OUT OF THE MARKET?

Culinary Cues

Recent data published by USA Today suggests that the average upper middle-class couple spends around $200 per week on groceries. That’s 21 meals for two people over seven days. From my experience, it is difficult to experience a dinner for two in a moderate full-service, independent restaurant for less than $120 without gratuity. Do the math. If you are part of a working couple, managing a budget, paying for a mortgage, supporting two cars, and probably still paying off your student loans, then

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The Food Service Industry’s Digital Transformation Journey Heading into 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

The modern restaurant industry has always moved fast, but the pace continues to accelerate. Consumer demands are changing at a rapid rate. Macroeconomic conditions cycle quicker and quicker. Supply chains, while showing more stability, are fraught with uncertainty. And yet, the modern restaurant is thriving. The food service industry is forecast to reach $1 trillion in sales this year.

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As Hurricane Helene death toll passes 120, restaurant operators pool resources to feed storm victims and rescue teams

Restaurant Business

The storm destruction crossed six states, leaving millions without power, internet or phone service. North Carolina and Florida were hardest hit.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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13 Types of Restaurants (and What Makes Them Successful)

SpotOn

Behind every successful restaurant, there's a clear vision. Popular, profitable restaurants might have different menus, ideal guests, and management philosophies, but they all know what they're trying to be. The restaurant industry is a big tent. There's room for fast food chains, fine dining restaurants, and casual dining restaurants, steakhouses, falafel spots, taco trucks.

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The Power of Positioning and Differentiation for Pubs, Bars & Restaurants

The Rail

By Toby Patrick, Contributor It could be argued that times have never been tougher for the hospitality industry. Younger generations drink far less alcohol compared to the groups who came before them and dine-out restaurants have to compete with an abundance of takeaways and fast-food joints that can now operate solely through third-party delivery apps.

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2024 Santé Brown Spirits Competition

Sante

Early Bird Registration is Now Open. Exploring the enchanting world of brown spirits. Complex, robust, and intense… While these words Continue Reading The post 2024 Santé Brown Spirits Competition appeared first on Santé.Food.Wine.Spirits.

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253. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 253 – The State of Restaurant Technology with NRN’s Joanna Fantozzi

Restaurant Technology Guys

Embracing Technology in the Restaurant Industry: Insights from Joanna Fantozzi Welcome back to the Restaurant Technology Guys podcast! This time, our host Jeremy sat down with Joanna Fantozzi, a Senior Editor at Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality.

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Dickey's closed 85 locations last year

Restaurant Business

The fast-casual barbecue chain, once one of the country’s fastest-growing restaurant brands, closed 19% of its U.S. locations last year while another 24% were sold.

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Ina Garten shares her secret for a great dinner party: 6 people and round table

The Salt

"I like when everybody's knees are almost touching and it feels very intimate," the Barefoot Contessa host says. Garten's new memoir is Be Ready When the Luck Happens.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Here are the 10 grocery chains that pose the greatest threat to restaurants

Restaurant Business

Supermarkets have improved their foodservice programs in recent years, positioning themselves as solid restaurant competitors. Here are the grocers making the most of prepared food, according to Technomic data.

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Oktoberfest Beer Is Everywhere. But What Is It?

EATER

Oktoberfest beer is everywhere, but the popular style can be confusing. Here, craft brewers explain the two camps: festbier and märzen.

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Travel will fuel restaurant visits in 2025

Restaurant Business

Nearly 20% of leisure travelers seek out new restaurants or culinary experiences, according to a new report from Hilton, and that trend is predicted to continue and grow.

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A Famous Fried Chicken Recipe, Now Without a 12-Hour Brine

EATER

Dina Ávila We adapted Sean Brock’s fried chicken recipe and streamlined everything but the flavor Occasionally I come across a recipe so over-the-top, I blurt out, “They have lost their damn minds.” And then, a beat later, I wonder if maybe there’s a reason the recipe is so convoluted. Perhaps the end dish is absolutely worth the myriad steps and arcane ingredients?

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Maximize Restaurant Profitability: 5 Key Strategies to Control Costs Effectively

Running a profitable restaurant requires more than great food and service. Our guide breaks down five actionable strategies to help you control costs and maximize profitability. Learn how to track and reduce food waste, optimize labor costs with smart scheduling, make data-driven decisions with regular P&L reviews, and manage fixed and variable costs efficiently.

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An ownership-reporting deadline is creeping up on restaurants

Restaurant Business

As part of an effort to detect shell companies fueling criminal activities, the federal government is requiring LLCs and small corporations to reveal who actually owns them. The information has to be filed by Jan. 1.

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Why is interior design important for commercial spaces?

Robert Ancill Restaurant Consulting

Interior design plays a critical role in the success of commercial spaces. It not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of a place but also improves functionality, productivity, and overall customer satisfaction. In this blog, we’ll explore the various reasons why interior design is so important for commercial environments. Enhances Aesthetic Appeal A well-designed commercial space … Read More The post Why is interior design important for commercial spaces?

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Some fast-casual brands thrive, while others land in bankruptcy

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: Brands like Cava, Raising Cane’s and Wingstop are almost printing money. But others are struggling to make it work and many are filing for bankruptcy. Why?

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Crunchtime Connect Recap:  Inspired and Ready to Take on the Future

Crunchtime

We just wrapped up our in-person employee event, Crunchtime Connect, which brought together employees from across the globe—US, Mexico, UK, and Australia—for an unforgettable three-day experience.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Burger King will soon start selling an Addams Family Menu

Restaurant Business

The menu features “Wednesday’s Whopper” with a purple bun, Gomez’s Churro Fries and Morticia’s Kooky Chocolate Shake, all for Halloween.

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For Restaurant Owners, Climate Disruptions Mean Even More Uncertainty

EATER

When supply infrastructure falters due to climate change, chefs and restaurant owners need to get creative This story was produced in collaboration with Civil Eats. When Peter Platt was in Newport, Oregon in 2018, visiting Local Ocean Seafoods to bring them on as a supplier, he spoke with some of the fishermen docked outside the waterfront fish market and restaurant.

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Doug Willmarth steps down as president, CEO of Mooyah Burgers

Restaurant Business

At the helm for about three years, Willmarth said he's leaving the Plano, Texas-based better burger chain on an upswing, with traffic up about 3% year to date.

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Transform Your Online Presence: Now Offering Website Design Services

Evergreen

In today’s digital age, having a standout website is crucial for any business, especially those in the hospitality space. At Evergreen, we know this is the first impression customers will have of your brand and why we’re excited to offer a modern, comprehensive website creation service tailored to meet your business’s unique needs. For a one-time.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Why Americans' food delivery habit will only keep growing

Restaurant Business

Tech Check: Despite concerns about affordability, demand for delivery is picking up and has plenty of room to run, new data shows.

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For Her Last Cookbook, Judith Jones Went to the Dogs

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater In ‘Love Me, Feed Me,’ the legendary cookbook editor made a compelling case that dogs deserved to be cooked for, too Once upon a time, sometime in the late 1940s, a young American named Judith Bailey decided to take a road trip from Paris to Provence with a group of friends and a poodle named Nikki. Somewhere outside the town of Vienne, they saw a billboard advertising a restaurant called La Pyramide.

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Arby's names David Graves president

Restaurant Business

The fast-food sandwich chain also said that Jeff Baker is returning to the chain as chief marketing officer.

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State Fair Food Is the Worst

EATER

Lille Allen I said what I said Welcome to Yucking Your Yum , a new Eater series in which highly opinionated Eater staffers skewer popular and beloved foods, trends, and of-the-moment-obsessions, explaining why we simply don’t get the hype. Every September, everyone in my home city of Dallas is all atwitter because, as the temperatures (slightly) cool and football season begins, so does the State Fair of Texas.

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3 Steps to Successful & Strategic Year-End HR Planning

Year-end can be a hectic time for HR professionals, but with proper planning and organization, you can navigate it smoothly. Learn the main watch outs for year-end HR prep with Paycor’s helpful checklist covering employee data, wage and tax information, and special situations. Ensure compliance and efficiency by downloading today!