Tue.May 07, 2024

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A Tight Labor Market: The New Normal

Modern Restaurant Management

The tightening labor market of 2024 presents a complex set of challenges for business owners, from a shrinking labor force to the increasing prevalence of counteroffers. The labor market landscape has shifted recently in ways that few could have predicted even a few years ago. As we press on into 2024, it's crucial for business owners to recognize the complexities and nuances of these shifts so they can stand the best chance of winning the talent race.

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Trudging Through the Tedious Swamp of Celebrity Brand Deals

EATER

Ruby Ash Talking to legitimately famous people is exciting, right? When brands are involved, it’s anything but. There are five minutes standing between me and a conversation with my own personal hero, Dolly Parton. I am, obviously, sweating bullets and trying to figure out how to not look like a grinning idiot when the Zoom call connects. When she appears, standing in front of a well-designed kitchen set wearing an actual f **g apron, I can barely speak.

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Why social media, and not price, is behind Starbucks' sales problems

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: The coffee shop chain lost momentum quickly in November. That was too fast to be explained by consumer reaction over the prices of its beverages.

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The ROI of Ops Management: 5 Value Drivers to Know and Use

Crunchtime

The restaurant industry is always changing and operates at a constant high pace. As a result, it can be easy to lose sight of certain value drivers, keeping locations from operating at maximum efficiency. Crunchtime’s Steve Larsen was recently joined by Senior Director of Ops Services at SPB Hospitality, Michael Matos, along with Executive Chef and VP of Culinary for SSP America, Chuck Hatfield, for a webinar discussing some of these important value drivers.

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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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Foxtrot Market’s assets to be sold in foreclosure sale

Restaurant Business

The sale, scheduled for Friday, includes all inventory, intellectual property, equipment and more from the urban convenience store-restaurant hybrid, which closed suddenly last month.

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Kejayaan Menu: Mengutamakan Populariti atau Keuntungan?

Slurp!

Dalam perniagaan F&B, menu kedai makan merupakan perkara utama yang digunakan oleh pelanggan untuk menavigasi pelbagai pilihan makanan. Kebiasaannya, pelanggan akan melihat keseluruhan menu, membaca description makanan kemudian barulah mereka akan lihat harga sebelum membuat pesanan. Oleh sebab itu, menu kedai makan perlu ringkas, padat dan disusun dengan baik dan teliti.

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100+ Coffee Shop Name Ideas and How to Name Your Cafe

SpotOn

Opening a cafe or bakery? You'll need a catchy name to bring in guests and set the tone of your coffee shop. Of course, naming a cafe is easier said than done since there are many factors to consider. A cafe name can sculpt a specific experience for current and future guests. Alongside sculpting a guest experience, your coffee shop or cafe name influences your brand identity, affecting how guests experience your business.

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First Watch's traffic slides in Q1, but don't expect price-off specials to follow

Restaurant Business

Management at the daytime dining chain said it will focus instead on bringing back strong customer lures from the past.

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Back of house restaurant job descriptions and duties

Clover - Restaurants

While your customers may never meet BOH team members, these restaurant jobs are essential to delivering a fantastic hospitality experience. Here are a few sample back-of-house job descriptions you can use to jumpstart your own job descriptions to help attract top notch BOH staff. 1. Executive Chef Job Description As Executive Chef, your breadth of professional experience is matched by your passion for culinary excellence, strong leadership skills, and creative flair for menu development.

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Restaurant consultancy The Culinary Edge sold to CORE Foodservice

Restaurant Business

The Culinary Edge founder Aaron Noveshen will exit the firm but will remain CEO of Starbird, a fast-casual concept developed by the consulting group.

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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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Just Another Member of the Diaspora, Writing About Mangoes

EATER

Salivating at the mango slices. | Shutterstock I didn’t grow up eating them, but here I am all the same Kesar mango season arrived like the greatest FOMO. A friend posted on her Instagram stories that they were back, $40 a case at Patel Brothers (my closest South Asian grocer) behind the cash register, and I already felt like I was wasting time. I could make it there myself a few days later, but every day felt like a clawing panic.

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Bloomin' Brands CEO Dave Deno is retiring

Restaurant Business

Deno has spent 12 years with the Outback Steakhouse owner including the past five as CEO. The company's board is searching for his replacement.

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G&T Forever

EATER

The best Gin & Tonic recipes, plus the cocktail variations, essential glassware and history you need to know about the refreshing drink.

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Sweetgreen's Caramelized Garlic Steak earns a spot on the permanent menu

Restaurant Business

In test, the new protein option made up 20% of dinnertime orders, the daypart the fast casual is targeting for growth.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

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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Importance of Temperature Monitoring in Food Manufacturing Safety

PathSpot

Temperature monitoring is essential in food manufacturing, as it is crucial for preserving, storing, and processing food. Effective temperature management greatly influences food quality, safety, and operational efficiency throughout manufacturing. Machine temperature changes can result in production delays or compromise the quality and usability of the final food products.

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Outback Steakhouse parent considers selling its restaurants in Brazil

Restaurant Business

Refranchising is also on the table for Bloomin' Brands' nearly 200 locations in the country, where Outback is very popular.

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Summer Cocktail Trends of 2024

Goliath Consulting

As the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, it’s time to welcome the summer season with open arms and a refreshing cocktail. With 2024 in full swing, the cocktail scene is buzzing with exciting trends that promise to elevate your summer soirées. From bubbly concoctions to tropical delights, here are a few cocktail trends you must try this summer.

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Instacart to offer restaurant delivery from Uber Eats

Restaurant Business

Uber Eats will have a dedicated tab within the grocery delivery app, which it said will allow it to reach more customers.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

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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The Profitability of Rewarding Regulars: A Look at the ROI of Loyalty Programs

Evergreen

The ROI of Loyalty Programs The battleground for business prosperity no longer solely revolves around the acquisition of new customers, but rather focuses on keeping regulars loyal and satisfied.

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Dutch Bros sales and profits took off last quarter

Restaurant Business

Same-store sales increased 10% in the company’s first quarter as boba, protein coffee and more awareness drove traffic to its shops.

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A Complete Look at the Pros and Cons of Franchising

Sculpture Hospitality

The allure of entrepreneurship has always been strong, especially for individuals currently employed in the hospitality industry. The dream of being your own boss, running your own business, and reaping the rewards of your hard work is undeniably attractive.

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Popeyes introduces its latest riff on the fried chicken sandwich

Restaurant Business

The chain that ignited the chicken sandwich wars is bringing on reinforcements, bolstering the battle with a new sauce and a hip-hop anthem.

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.

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Menu Success: Prioritizing Popularity or Profit?

Slurp!

In the bustling restaurant business, menu is the primary tool used by customers to navigate a wide range of food selections. But did you know that every item on your menu has a significant impact on how profitable your business is? The secret method underlying each dish’s deliberate placement between menu categories with the goal […] The post Menu Success: Prioritizing Popularity or Profit?

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Franchisors who want faster remodels should reach into their pocketbooks

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: Burger King is spending $550 million to get more of its restaurants remodeled, not counting its own upgraded restaurants. More brands should do this.

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Restaurant Sales - DC - April 2024

Margin Edge

Fast Casual and Full Service DMV restaurants end April 2024 on a high note On a seven-day moving average, Full Service ended April up +5% from April 2023, and Fast Casual ended with a whopping +12% growth compared to last year's numbers.

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High-end apartment pop-up dinners, Dan Barber breeds flavor into squash, and how Muchacho infuses salsas with unique personalities

Restaurant Business

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret dig into the latest food and drink trends and restaurant news.

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.

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Build a Cross-Channel Marketing Strategy For Your Restaurant

Revel Systems

Whether it was passed down to you or you're just starting out, the survival of your restaurant depends on filling those empty seats and securing that all-important monthly profit. Living in an age of technological innovation and shifting customer behaviors, restaurants must move with the times to stand out and reach out to new markets.

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A preview of this year's National Restaurant Association Show

Restaurant Business

A Deeper Dive: Tom Cindric, president of exhibitions for Informa Connect Foodservice, joins a special episode of the podcast to talk about the upcoming event.

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Panera says it will stop serving 'Charged Sips' drinks at center of lawsuits

The Salt

Panera Bread said it's discontinuing its Charged Sips drinks that were tied to at least two wrongful death lawsuits due to their high caffeine content.

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Say goodbye to Panera's Charged Lemonades

Restaurant Business

The fast-casual chain confirmed the caffeinated drinks will be phased out, but did not specify the timing. The energy drinks have been blamed for two deaths.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.