Wed.Feb 05, 2025

article thumbnail

WILL THE RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE BECOME IMPERSONAL

Culinary Cues

Theres plenty of fear and loathing going on in the restaurant business. Every restaurant and restaurateur are struggling to figure it out how am I going to make this work? This is not the normal amount of angst that has been present for decades fickle customer tastes, rising cost of goods, changing demographics, or escalating rents; there are far deeper concerns that make everyone scratch their heads in wonder.

article thumbnail

MRM Research Roundup: Super Bowl LIX Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This "Super" special edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup has a Super Bowl theme. MVP Menu Performances More than 200 million people tuned in to the Super Bowl last year—many with a plate of wings in front of them. But while wings still dominate as the top football snack, new data suggests that more fans are choosing to watch the game at home rather than head to their local sports bar.

2024 309
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How To Get More Google Restaurant Reviews From Customers In 2025

ChowNow

When customers are looking for a new place to eat, one of the first steps in that journey is checking reviews. We all do it. Its to protect our time, our wallets, and our tastebuds. After reading this article, you will realize that reviews are your most valuable online asset, and leaving them unattended is unthinkable. In this guide, youll learn: Why you have to make Google reviews a part of daily operations Different tactics to start collecting hundreds more reviews Review response strategies t

2025 221
article thumbnail

Frying High: Elevating Cooking Oil Maintenance with Automation

Modern Restaurant Management

Recently, one Zaxby’s franchisee decided to change how employees maintain cooking oil by switching to automated oil management. The new system has simplified oil changeouts at the restaurants, while also saving the franchisee money and taking a literal load off employees’ hands. 1788 Chicken owns and operates 60 Zaxby’s locations across eight states.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Instagram-Worthy Plate Presentation: Elevating Visual Appeal for Social Media Buzz

Restaurant Engine

Take your time when taking your Instagram photographs and make a plan first. Plate presentation matters. In one study , more than 50% of people say that social media, like Instagram, influences their dining choices. Your success as a restaurateur isnt only about taste and ambiance. Your success is also about presentation. You know that presentation inside your restaurant is key, but did you know its also key in the social stratosphere?

article thumbnail

Why Chili's is outperforming Applebee's

Restaurant Business

A Deeper Dive: This weeks podcast features Technomic Managing Principal Joe Pawlak to talk about why some restaurant chains are easily outperforming their top competitors right now.

More Trending

article thumbnail

Starbucks shifts its marketing into high gear

Restaurant Business

The coffee shop chain will air a new ad during the Super Bowl pregame show on Sunday and will give away coffee to loyalty members on Monday.

Marketing 306
article thumbnail

Serve This Restaurant-Level Onion Dip Recipe at Your Super Bowl Party

EATER

Nick Johnson The Benjamins caramelized onion dip can be served with potato chips, crudit, and a generous scoop of caviar Theres a reason that onion dip is served at practically every Super Bowl party: its hard to beat the punchiness of alliums blitzed with sour cream and spooned over salty potato chips. But instead of relying on a parcel of powdered onion dip, why not make your Super Bowl party dip worthy on an event that comes only once a year?

Serving 133
article thumbnail

Led by fast-food restaurants, franchising is expected to have a big year

Restaurant Business

Franchise growth is expected to outpace the broader economy on multiple measures in 2025, according to the International Franchise Association. Restaurants are expected to lead that growth.

Franchise 277
article thumbnail

One of South LA’s Most Popular Black-Owned Restaurants Will Close

EATER

Post & Beam will shutter as the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza development moves forward

345
345
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Demand for delivery is not slowing down

Restaurant Business

Uber Eats reported a big jump in gross sales for the last quarter of 2024, suggesting that more consumers are choosing to have food and other products delivered to their homes.

Delivery 276
article thumbnail

Award-Winning Pasadena Restaurant Is Closing, and the Eaton Fire Is Partially to Blame

EATER

The last day to dine at chef Doug Rankins acclaimed restaurant is February 16

271
271
article thumbnail

Love returns at restaurants this Valentine’s Day

Restaurant Business

Marketing Bites: Last year, restaurants played up the holidays heartbreak. This year, its all about the romance.

Marketing 272
article thumbnail

With egg prices climbing, here are some cheaper — and delicious — alternatives

The Salt

D.C.-based chef Leah Curran Moon shares some ideas for a few egg substitutes that won't break the bank. (Image credit: PATRICK T.

Pricing 109
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Mezeh Mediterranean steps out of Cava's shadow

Restaurant Business

This fast-casual concept is working to raise brand awareness as consumers increasingly embrace the healthful flavors of shawarma, hummus and harissa.

article thumbnail

As egg prices soar, what are some good, low-cost subsitutes?

The Salt

With egg prices soaring, we ask a Leah Curran Moon, co-owner of DC Vegan, what the best egg alternatives are, whether you're making a scramble or baking a cake.

Pricing 78
article thumbnail

Applebee's President Tony Moralejo to step down

Restaurant Business

Moralejo assumed the role two years ago, and the casual-dining chain has struggled during his tenure. Dine Brands CEO John Peyton will take over while the company looks for a permanent replacement.

Casual 254
article thumbnail

Updates to Our Terms & Conditions

Sling

Weve made some updates to our Terms & Conditions to better serve our customers and ensure a safe and reliable experience on Sling. These updates include clarifications on content moderation, user responsibilities, and compliance with our platform policies. Please take a moment to review the updated Terms & Conditions. By continuing to use Sling, you agree to these updates.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Subway deconstructs its menu into an immersive, upscale 5-course dinner

Restaurant Business

The fast-food chains culinary team showcased ingredients featured on its sandwich menu in each of the chef-curated courses.

Menu 222
article thumbnail

‘Everything Is in Question Again’

EATER

Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images President Trumps threats against undocumented immigrants put Americas entire food chain at risk Mauricio Lopez Martinez and Caroline Anders are living their dream. After meeting while working as bread bakers at Weaver Street Market in Carrboro, North Carolina, the two married in 2021, and set out to open their own bakery.

article thumbnail

Influencer Emma Chamberlain launches LA cafe

Restaurant Business

The YouTube star has been selling mail-order coffee since 2019. Now fans can line up in person for pistachio matcha and cold brew to post their reviews.