Black Box Intelligence

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

State of the Industry Recap 5 Key Takeaways From Restaurant Industry 2025 Q1 State of the Industry The Restaurant Industry 2025 Q1 Snapshot Webinar by Black Box Intelligence shared important insights. We covered sales, consumer trends, workforce challenges, and what to expect in 2025. Here are the biggest takeaways from the discussion. 1. The Restaurant Industry is Slowly Recovering The good news?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Health-driven brand True Food Kitchen transitioned its kitchens across all 46 locations in 18 states as well as its entire menu to become 100-percemt seed oil-free. As part of a multi-year shift, the brand exclusively uses avocado and olive oils, eliminating industrial seed oils from every ingredient of its 100-plus menu items. “This isn’t just a trend or a tagline—this is who we are,” said Matthew Padilla, Head of Culinary at True Food Kitchen. "It was a massive unde

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Restaurant Business

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The fast-casual chicken chain, which counts Drake and Usher among its celebrity backers, has apparently hired an investment bank and could seek a valuation of $1 billion.

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Wasserstrom

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Designing and building a restaurant is a complicated process. Oftentimes, people only see the result of a restaurant opening when everything looks perfect, and the establishment is full of excited, hungry diners. However, getting to that point involves a lot of hard work, even for the most experienced restaurateurs. Potential owners will benefit from having […] The post Design & Build: Budgeting for Your Restaurant Launch appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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Advertiser: Paycor

Get ready for the future of business. As HR navigates an ongoing labor shortage, leaders need stronger, more adaptable recruiting strategies. Do you have the tools you need to build a talent pipeline that drives sustainable business growth?

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Restaurant Business

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The eight-unit coffee shop chain was developed to support charitable efforts in underserved communities.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Dont ruin your favorite restaurant with a companion who doesnt deserve to experience it. | Lille Allen Pick a just okay place for a companion you dont know too well yet I should preface this by saying that Ive been monogamously married for almost 11 years. My last first date with a stranger took place at a random slice shop before seeing Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World in theaters.

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Restaurant Business

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret share the latest food & beverage news, plus an interview with Donnie Madia, co-owner of One-Off Hospitality in Chicago.

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Sante

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

In this episode, we kick things off with a bold and innovative Junglee Craft Cocktail tastingbecause why settle for ordinary? Continue Reading The post Lebowskis Kool-Luah, Junglee, Rhum Barbancourt and more appeared first on Sant.Food.Wine.Spirits.

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Restaurant Business

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The Bottom Line: The fast-food chains executives said that the overall market is pretty muted to start 2025, particularly among lower-income diners.

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Sante

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

In this episode, we kick things off with a bold and innovative Junglee Craft Cocktail tastingbecause why settle for ordinary? Continue Reading The post Lebowskis Kool-Luah, Junglee, Rhum Barbancourt and more appeared first on Sant.Food.Wine.Spirits.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Restaurant Business

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The executive chairman of Burger King owner Restaurant Brands International has helped brands thrive with a simple idea: They do well when their franchisees do well.

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Sculpture Hospitality

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The restaurant industry is no stranger to challenges - tight profit margins, demanding customers, and a constant drive to stay competitive. But theres another growing priority for todays restaurant owners sustainability.

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Restaurant Business

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Customers can now order restaurant food and meal kits in the Wonder app as the company looks to become a "super app for mealtime.

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The Salt

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The voluntary recall covers 13 products sold at major grocery stores in 26 states and the District of Columbia. It was triggered by defective packaging that poses the risk of food poisoning.

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Advertiser: Paycor

The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!

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Restaurant Business

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Food retailers are urging shoppers to skip the reservations and pick up what they need for a cozy night at home.

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Margin Edge

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

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

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EATER

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

A Safeway in Baltimore still had some eggs on shelves, but it was looking grim. | Jess Mayhugh Empty shelves and high prices await at grocery stores across the country due to bird flu outbreaks across the country Even if youre not the type of person who eats two eggs for breakfast every single day, youve likely noticed that the egg situation in this country is a little bit weird right now.

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Margin Edge

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Fast Casual and Full Service DMV restaurant sales for January 2025 are in! No need to adjust your screen, our charts went through a glow-up last month.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Sling

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Accounts using a free Sling subscription, excluding customers integrated with Toast POS , will soon be limited to 30 users. Free accounts with fewer than 30 users will not experience any changes, unless they attempt to add a 31st user. Free accounts with more than 30 users will be prompted to upgrade to Sling Premium or Business if they attempt to add any more users.

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Restaurant Business

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The president says he will enact levies on two metals that are key for both construction and equipment manufacturers. Will this raise the cost of restaurant expansion?

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EATER

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Bloomberg via Getty Images Papa Johns and Dominos both introduced toiletries thatll make you smell like a classic slice Food and sex are both things to have an appetite for, to crave, to savor. We blur the lines between the two, evoking the edible when we want to attract the sexual. We eat oysters and chocolate to court arousal. And we use the aromas of foods vanilla, citrus, spices to make ourselves smell as irresistible as whats on our plate, waiting for someone to take a bite.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Lille Allen The dating scene may change over generations, but one thing remains constant: restaurants are a often setting of love and intimacy, for better and worse The restaurant has long played a central role in the world of dating. One only need to watch the iconic When Harry Met Sally scene set in New Yorks Katzs Delicatessen or enjoy Ratatouille for the hundredth time to understand that restaurants are a setting of love, sensuality, intimacy, and most certainly, plenty of heat.

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Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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