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Dining Trends for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

Experiential dining, plant-based menus and sustainability were hot topics in the Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) 2023 Trends Report. The visionary panel that explored dining away from home included members with specific expertise and interest in restaurant dining and the hospitality industry. The discussion included food, beverage, nutrition, lifestyle and unique aspects of boutique and high volume foodservice.

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Cinnabon and Carvel are about to have a baby

Restaurant Business

The new Cinnabon Swirl concept from GoTo Foods will debut in Hawaii this summer, with a second unit coming to Oregon. It's a mashup brand with its own identity as the multi-brand restaurant franchise platform promotes more co-branding.

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From anxiety to cancer, the evidence against ultra-processed food piles up

The Salt

Americans consume more than half their daily calories from ultra-processed food. A new study finds consuming lots of this food is linked to a higher risk of many diseases.

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So much for Starbucks' journey into the metaverse

Restaurant Business

The coffee shop chain told customers late last week that it would end its Starbucks Odyssey NFT virtual restaurant loyalty program experiment "to prepare for what comes next.

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Join Full Course Navigator: Your Path to Professional Growth in Restaurant Leadership

Full Course Foundation is dedicated to nurturing excellence in restaurant leadership. Our Navigator program offers a wide range of resources tailored for professional growth. From high-quality training to personalized coaching, Navigator equips restaurant leaders with the tools they need to thrive in their careers. Unlock your potential with three months FREE access to Navigator by Full Course!

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Alaskas Are Having a Moment. Why Not Try Them All?

EATER

The Chartreuse-spiked Martini has inspired a range of modern takes, incorporating everything from satsuma-infused gin to Midori and more.

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How Brooklyn’s Lucia Pizza Continues a Family Legacy

EATER

Second-generation pizzaiolo Salvatore Carlino learned everything he knows about pizza from his parents Salvatore Carlino, chef-owner of Brooklyn’s Lucia Pizza, did not have to look any further than his own upbringing when deciding what he wants his pizza joint to look like. Carlino’s parents were the owners of legendary pizza joint Papa Leone’s: “It’s kind of like having professional athletes for parents, then you decide that you wanna play that sport.

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The restaurant service fee situation is getting dicey

Restaurant Business

Working Lunch: Add-on charges are now under scrutiny at both the federal and state levels and could be in danger of drawing even more unwanted attention.

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What Is a Prix Fixe Menu? Here's a Guide and Menu Examples.

SpotOn

Everybody knows about the traditional sit-down restaurant experience, where servers give guests paper or digital menus. There's also the quick-service restaurant model, where guests order and pay for simple dishes created right away, similar to the modern bistro. On the other side of the dining spectrum, there are restaurants with menus that offer an entire meal at a set price, also known as the prix fixe menu.

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National Restaurant Association expands its leadership team with 2 hires

Restaurant Business

Simultaneously, its personnel-development and educational arm has expanded its senior team.

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Individual Development Plan Template

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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The Story Behind the José Andrés Nonprofit Currently Mobilized to Feed Gaza

EATER

José Andrés | Photo: World Central Kitchen / Facebook World Central Kitchen just became the first group to send a ship carrying aid to Gaza. Here’s how the chef-led organization got started. Update: 3/18/2024: This story was originally published November 10, 2017. It has been updated throughout to reflect the latest information. This month, the José Andrés-led nonprofit World Central Kitchen (WCK) became the first organization to successfully send aid to Gaza by ship when the Open Arms, carrying

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Panera Bread increases Unlimited Sip Club price

Restaurant Business

The subscription drinks program that was $11.99 per month is now $14.99 per month, a 25% increase.

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MrBeast Burger owner Virtual Dining Concepts acquires Man Vs Fries

Restaurant Business

The fry-centric virtual restaurant brand has nearly tripled in size since the acquisition thanks to partnerships with Mexican chains such as On the Border and Monterey’s Little Mexico.

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Is Chili's cheaper than McDonald's? It's complicated

Restaurant Business

Fast-food price increases have made price points between the two brands closer than ever. But there is a better comparison for the casual dining restaurant chain.

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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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Sonic launches Blackout Slush Float to tie into solar eclipse

Restaurant Business

Fans can score a free pair of viewing glasses with every purchase, plus eclipse watching tips from a former NASA astronaut to prepare for the April 8 event.

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AI supplier Presto lays off 18% of staff in latest sign of turbulence

Restaurant Business

The San Carlo, Calif.-based technology company also raised $1.2 million in a stock offering that it said will keep it afloat through April 1.

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For restaurant tech, 'unified commerce' is the new 'omnichannel'

Restaurant Business

Tech Check: More restaurants are looking to align their tech stacks from front to back, taking cues from a revolution already underway in retail.

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Starbucks is making some big changes to its leadership team

Restaurant Business

The coffee shop giant named Michael Conway CEO of North America while CMO Brady Brewer takes the helm at Starbucks International.

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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.