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High coffee prices changed the meaning of direct trade

Perfect Daily Grind

In specialty coffee, direct trade has long been framed as the ethical choice for roasters to support producers while ensuring quality and transparency. However, following a record high for global coffee prices in February 2025, what was once viewed primarily as a “social project” rapidly became an essential, smart business strategy. For roasters, the traditional approach of purchasing coffee through importers at whatever the market demands became increasingly unsustainable.

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From Friction to Flow: How OTG Handhelds Are Transforming the Dine-In Experience

OneDine

Dine-in service today feels like a balancing act—servers running between POS stations, guests waiting too long to order or pay, and managers watching table turns slow to a crawl. It’s not a staffing problem. It’s a tooling problem. That’s where OneDine’s OTG handhelds come in—putting power back into the hands of your staff and removing the friction that frustrates both guests and teams.

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How to Design a Restaurant Menu for Better Sales

Restaurant Den

Your front-of-house is designed for flow, the line is prepped, and your chef has created the perfect menu for your restaurant’s concept. Make sure that perfect line-up of dishes is presented in a way that is visually pleasing, easy to navigate, and boosts your restaurant’s sales. Good menu design is more than choosing pretty fonts […] The post How to Design a Restaurant Menu for Better Sales appeared first on Restaurant Den.

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293 Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 293 Revolutionizing Restaurant Tech with TechRyde: An Inside Look with Founder Sandeep Mahal

Restaurant Technology Guys

In a recent episode of the Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast, Jeremy Julian sat down with Sandeep Mahal, the innovative founder of TechRyde, to explore the advancements in restaurant technology that are transforming guest engagement, connectivity, and overall efficiency. This comprehensive conversation sheds light on TechRyde’s unique solutions and their impact on the restaurant industry.

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AI in HR: 20+ Prompts to Use Now

AI is reshaping the business landscape, including HR. This guide is designed to help you understand and implement AI effectively for tangible benefits and a more strategic approach. Learn how to: Automate routine tasks Boost data insights Enhance employee experiences Drive HR’s strategic value Download the guide today!

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A former ghost kitchen's continuing evolution

Restaurant Business

The 13-unit Local Kitchens is not a ghost kitchen or a food hall. The latest unit to open in Los Angeles is a "culinary collective.

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