Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

Yelp is introducing a slew of new AI-powered updated tools designed to help restaurant operators be more efficient as well as improve the overall dining experience. “Restaurant owners are juggling a myriad of challenges, including rising food and labor costs and shifting consumer expectations,” Akhil Kuduvalli Ramesh – Yelp’s Senior Vice President, Product, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. “They're being asked to do more with less, and that̵

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Chef's Resources

APRIL 29, 2025

April 29, 2025 Top Kitchen Management Tools to Boost Restaurant Efficiency Running a kitchen can feel like conducting a chaotic orchestra sometimes, can’t it? You’re juggling inventory, staff schedules, prep lists, and somehow trying to get perfectly plated dishes out on time. It’s easy to feel like you’re constantly putting out fires instead of focusing […] The post Top Kitchen Management Tools to Boost Restaurant Efficiency appeared first on Chefs Resources.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

Creating an exceptional guest experience goes beyond just serving great food; it’s about delivering an overall memorable visit — from the food and ambiance to the exceptional and friendly service. Every moment, beginning when guests step through the door to when they leave, shapes their dining experience and plays a key role in whether they’ll return.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 29, 2025

Same-store sales soared 31.6% at the casual-dining chain as it continued to ride the success of its value meals, Triple Dipper platters and operational improvements. Now the question is how it will top its recent hot streak.

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Advertiser: Paycor

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.

Chef's Resources

APRIL 29, 2025

Today’s Chef and Kitchen Manager has a lot on their plate from ordering food, writing recipes, managing inventory and food cost, training the staff, and so much more. Having the proper management tools helps organize your fob and keep things a little simpler. Chefs-Resources has a large variety of excel downloads such as an assortment […] The post Kitchen Management Tools Index appeared first on Chefs Resources.

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The Food Corridor

APRIL 29, 2025

In the golden age of delivery apps and ghost kitchens, virtual brands are the culinary chameleons of the food world. They exist only online (no storefront, no neon “OPEN” sign) and operate out of shared kitchens, commissaries, or existing restaurants. They’re lean, creative, and — when done right — wildly profitable. You might have seen one without even realizing it.

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EATER

APRIL 29, 2025

Emma Wartzman Snap peas, new potatoes, and a simple vinaigrette come together for a very au courant dinner for one Right now, all I want for dinner is a salad. This one inspired by a cutout recipe that my mom keeps in a big binder stars snap peas and baby new potatoes. It also has steak on top, which is indulgent and delicious, though you can substitute pretty much any protein you like, including vegetarian options like crisped-up chickpeas or fried tofu.

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Gecko Hospitality

APRIL 29, 2025

Great hospitality may be defined by exceptional guest experiences, but the most important success factor happens behind the scenes. Attracting and retaining the right management talent is critical to operational excellence, revenue growth, and a culture that keeps customers and employees coming back. So, how do you secure skilled hospitality leaders amid an ongoing turnover crisis ?

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EATER

APRIL 29, 2025

The discovery of locally grown huitlacoche here in Detroit not only cured a personal craving it also sparked a deep connection to my roots A few years ago, an Anishinaabe elder named Lucy was showing me the corn she grew in a small plot of land in Southwest Detroit. She pointed out an ear of corn peppered with swollen, irregular grey-purple growths and said she wasnt sure what it was and why it happened.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 29, 2025

The sandwich giant closed more than 600 U.S. locations in 2024, according to the companys franchise disclosure documents. It has fewer domestic restaurants than its had in 20 years.

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Advertiser: Paycor

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.

TastyIgniter

APRIL 29, 2025

Struggling to fill seats after your restaurants big refresh? The key to boosting local buzz could be the right social media partner, but should you team up with an influencer or a food creator? This guide breaks down the distinct strengths of both, helping you choose the partner that best fits your goals, audience, and budget.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 29, 2025

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about new menu items hitting chains lately and dual-branded concepts, then share an interview with Jay Kumar of Lore Restaurant in Brooklyn, N.Y.

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The Salt

APRIL 29, 2025

The food we grow up with says a lot about our heritage and community. Researchers are on a mission to connect people to local fishers and introduce more Americans to a more diverse array of seafood.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 29, 2025

Engaged Capital had nominated Charlie Morrison to Portillo's board, but Morrison took a gig as CEO of Jersey Mike's. Now the fast-casual Portillo's plans to work with the investor to find an alternative.

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Advertiser: Paycor

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features trends in off-premise, coffee wars, the AI lifeline, the return of lunch, and how teens spend their dollars. Off-Premises Dining Is Essential Nearly 75 percent of all restaurant traffic now happens off-premises—meaning that almost three out of four restaurant orders are taken to go.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 29, 2025

CEO Brian Niccol said the coffee shop giants second-quarter results were disappointing, but he said there are signs of progress, and the company plans to launch a new service model.

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