Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In recent years, the restaurant industry has incurred staffing issues that have closed independent establishments and franchises nationwide. With two jobs open for every jobseeker , chances are slim that human workers will fill the demand. Fortunately, the latest advances in AI technology may keep the lights on for restaurants facing staffing shortages, while also helping these businesses run more efficiently and obtain more customers.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Chef Hui has prepared more than 100,000 meals out of Maui’s culinary school kitchen. | Brendan Smith/Chef Hui Weeks after the Maui fires, Hawaiʻi chefs continue to cook for displaced people while trying to keep their own restaurants afloat On the morning of August 8, chef Isaac Bancaco rode his bike to Pacific’o on the Beach, the upscale Pacific Rim restaurant he helmed on Front Street, on Lahaina’s historic waterfront.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Just when you thought the chicken sandwich war was over, QSRs reignited the battle with new product launches. In late August, Chick-fil-A launched its first-ever chicken sandwich variation. The inventor of the chicken sandwich wasn’t the first to change it up. This year brought new entries from most of the QSR chicken contenders. With clucking back in the news, Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) asked more than 3,000 US consumers how the chicken sandwiches, nuggets and buckets (bone-in chi

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The burger giant is ditching self-serve soft drinks by 2032 to “create a consistent experience” across its different ordering channels.

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Restaurant Technology Guys

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Hey, do you love Wow Bao as much as we do? Then you’ll want to tune in to this episode of the podcast where we talk with Devour founder Chad Horn and Jeremy chat with Geoff Alexander, the CEO of Wow Bao. They’ll discuss how wow bao is using the metaverse to create immersive and interactive experiences for their customers. You’ll learn how you can order, customize, and enjoy your bao in a virtual reality setting, and even meet other bao lovers from around the world.

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Veloce POS Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Whether you are a chef-owner, restaurant manager, or independent investor, you undoubtedly know the difficulties associated with food inventory management. Inaccurate forecasts, excess inventory, under-stocking, and a lack of real-time visibility can become major irritants. Veloce POS's inventory module is here to simplify your life. The post Optimize Restaurant Inventory Management with Veloce POS appeared first on POS Veloce HQ.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The operations specialist will help Starboard’s push to shake things up at Bloomin’.

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The Salt

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

For Hostess, the deal with the peanut-butter-and-jelly conglomerate is a sweet win after not one, but two bankruptcies.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Jay Pandya has long portrayed himself as a “business tycoon,” with restaurant and real estate holdings along the East Coast, before he bought Boston Market and Corner Bakery. But that history is filled with lawsuits, unpaid bills and allegations that he bilked investors.

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There’s no way around it: sometimes employees need your help. Use this free template to clarify expectations, share resources, and set a timeline. Best case scenario, this process helps them improve. Worst case, your great recordkeeping keeps you compliant even if they move on. Download the template today!

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Eventide Oyster Co. in Portland, Maine sells 700 lobster rolls a day in the summer Off the coast of Maine, Ready Seafood produces up to 600,000 pounds of lobster every week. Run by two brothers, the company specializes in catching some of the best lobsters in the country. The lobsters it catches are shipped around the world for retail and restaurants alike.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Nearly 40% of the chain’s locations are taking the company to arbitration in a bid to get out of their franchise agreement, saying they’re losing hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Margin Edge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

MarginEdge | We took data from thousands of restaurants across the country and compiled a report to show sales trends for the month of August 2023.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Advocates for the fast-food industry, the franchising community and organized labor have agreed to a compromise on the controversial measures. A wage-setting council is part of the deal.

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Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Having a chef walk out the door can be a stressful time for independent restaurateurs. The question is, “What do you do now?”. In addition to knowing all the recipes, the Chef knew how to order for a busy holiday weekend. So he could pick up the prep cook, whose car always breaks down, for … In Three Easy Steps You Can Make Your Best Line Cook Into Your Worst Chef Read More » The post In Three Easy Steps You Can Make Your Best Line Cook Into Your Worst Chef first appeared on Blue Orbit Res

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

A wave of Italian concepts is coming, along with a listening bar from Sean Brock in Nashville and a foray into Miami by Tao Group Hospitality. And Gladstone's in LA is closing, but Wolfgang Puck is planning new life for the space.

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The Salt

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Fans of the center fielder can now enjoy Julio's — cereal with his face on the box. The food itself looks like Fruit Loops, and proceeds go to underprivileged youth.

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