Fri.Jan 13, 2023

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How AI Alleviates Restaurant Pain Points

Modern Restaurant Management

Since the pandemic, restaurants have endured a plethora of issues ranging from fluctuating dining restrictions to supply chain issues to rising food prices. But arguably no issue has proven to be as constant and bedeviling as the labor shortage. Recent research has proven the industry is still struggling to rebound on staffing, reporting a woeful 500K fewer employees than before the pandemic.

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How to Stand Out in a Competitive Non-Alcoholic Beverage Market

The Rail

By Julia Nikolaus, Contributor As a restaurateur or manager, you know just how competitive the non-alcoholic beverage market can be. With so many different choices for customers to decide on, it's often difficult to make your mark and stand out from the crowd. Nevertheless, with wise strategies and tactics in place, you have ample opportunity to differentiate yourself from other restaurants and create an unforgettable experience for patrons of your establishment.

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What’s on the Menu — January 13, 2023

Modern Restaurant Management

In this column, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine looks at newly introduced menu items from top brands. Thank You! California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), is relaunching its popular Thank You Card promotion that rewards every guest with prizes just for dining at the restaurant. Starting Monday, January 16, CPK will hand out sealed Thank You Card envelopes to guests dining in or taking out at any location nationwide*.

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The Evolution of Hospitality: From Ancient Traditions to Modern Day Experiences and the Many Innovations Along the Way

Gecko Hospitality

There is a deep and rich history in this industry of ours. In fact, the concept of hospitality is extremely old and is mentioned in writings dating back to Ancient Greece and Rome. The thought then was that hospitality to strangers was necessary to their religious well-being and in others. Some also believed that being hospitable would satisfy their own superstitious fears.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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Freeze on California’s Fast Act to remain in place

Restaurant Business

In victory for restaurant industry groups hoping to kill the new law, an injunction is granted to keep the measure on hold until referendum petition signatures can be counted.

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Building a sustainable operation in today’s climate

Restaurant Business

Over the last several years, dramatic shifts in both the restaurant industry as well as consumer priorities have changed the way operators run their businesses. Innovative products made with sustainable ingredients have proliferated across various segments for a number of reasons. Supply chain stability and cost of ingredients have both been impacted by the pandemic, and consumer preference for sustainable products made with the future in mind has grown.

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How to Design a Coffee Shop Floor Plan – A Complete Guide

The Restaurant Times

If you are thinking about opening up a coffee shop, creating an efficient floor plan is the first crucial step in the process, which can be both nerve-racking and exciting. . While you should always focus on managing space in your store and introducing attractive design elements, the overall ambiance of your coffee shop can make or break your business.

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NV GROUP USA ANNOUNCES IMPRESSIVE EXPANSION OF SMOKE LAB VODKA NATIONWIDE

Sante

Award-Winning & First-ever Homegrown, Luxury Vodka from India Now Available in Markets Throughout the U.S.

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91: Branding with Kevin Kernan of GDLoft

Food Business

The Six Pillars System is the backdrop for this and future episodes. Refer to Episode 90 for detailed explanation. I’m Martha Lucius, your host and restaurant strategist. Six Pillars is the method we use for client strategy work. We think it's useful to reval in Holy Guacamole's Podcast. Restaurant owners need a method to create change, Six Pillars creates the common language for change.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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Podcast: Relationships: The Heartbeat of Luxury Travel Experiences

Sante

Santé Tasting Room Podcast.

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Is Owning a Franchise Worth it? The Pros and Cons

Sculpture Hospitality

Do you love working in the hospitality industry but want to profit directly from your work as an owner? As a fledgling entrepreneur, you really have two options. You can either build your own start-up business, or you can invest in a franchise business that has all the foundations you require already in place.

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Noma And The Broken Economics of Restaurants

The Restaurant Manifesto

The industry’s deep-rooted problems go far beyond crunching the numbers. The post Noma And The Broken Economics of Restaurants appeared first on The Restaurant Manifesto.

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Nelson Peltz opts not to buy Wendy’s as the company reorganizes

Restaurant Business

The burger chain’s largest shareholder and chairman opted not to seek a deal for the company. Kurt Kane, the burger chain's U.S. president, is leaving as part of a broad corporate restructuring.

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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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A Kimchi Samosa Recipe Where India Meets California

EATER

Dina Ávila/Eater. Wrapped in flour tortillas and served with mango chutney, Heena Patel’s samosas reflect her many culinary influences For chef Heena Patel, samosas have always been a sign of hospitality. “People would come without any announcement,” she said of growing up in Gujarat in the ‘80s. “And my mom would always have something warm for them.

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Portillo’s learns its opening lesson

Restaurant Business

More ICR tidbits: The Italian beef and hot dog chain shows why soft opens are important; some skepticism on the Red Robin grills plan; El Pollo Loco wants more kids and an unexpected interruption.

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Eater Is Popping Up at This Year’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival

EATER

Nashville icon Hattie B’s Hot Chicken is popping up for lunch in Miami. | Hattie B’s Hot Chicken. This February, join Eater for can’t-miss events featuring Nashville icon Hattie B’s Hot Chicken and Miami chefs Michael Schwartz and Timon Balloo Eater is thrilled to be partnering with the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival this year for a weekend of waterfront lunches, collaborative dinners, and cocktail classes.

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Making sense of In-N-Out’s Tennessee play

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: The closely held burger chain’s decision to open a corporate hub in Tennessee, where it has no units, is a head scratcher. But there are good business reasons for the move.

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

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December National Restaurant Sales Metrics

Margin Edge

December might mark the beginning of the winter season, but nationwide restaurant sales were anything but cold last month.

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Sean Kennedy on California’s Fast Act

Restaurant Business

Working Lunch: The EVP of public policy for the National Restaurant Association joins the podcast to discuss the legal situation with the controversial law.

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Massimo Bottura Is Opening a Restaurant in Downtown Miami

EATER

Photo: Giuseppe Cacace/AFP/Getty Images. [link].

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85+ Restaurant Industry Statistics That Every F&B Operator & Manager Needs to Know in 2023

Apicbase

The F&B industry grew in 2022… and it will keep growing in 2023. However, we’re seeing some major shifts around menu creation, procurement, and dining habits of guests. This 85+ item list of food service statistics results from meticulous combing through dozens of industry reports. It highlights those shifts so that you can prepare your operation for success without being blindsided by pitfalls and emerging trends.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Slutty Vegan Founder Pinky Cole Speaks Out After a Former Employee Files a Lawsuit Alleging Unpaid Wages

EATER

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Coffee News Recap, 13 Jan: World of Coffee Dubai 2023 takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre, the Barista League to host 12 events in 2023 & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 9 Jan. Origin Coffee releases four Asian coffees in celebration of upcoming Lunar New Year. The UK roaster’s new coffees include Wa Choo from China, Rotutu from Timor-Leste, The Lady from Myanmar, and Barokah from Indonesia.

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