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86 Your Brand Issues: How to Build Cohesive, Memorable Brands that Resonate with Guests

Modern Restaurant Management

Building an unforgettable restaurant brand requires consistent, strategic messaging that captivates and connects with guests. For a deeper dive into brand messaging, strategy, and authenticity, creating unified guest experiences, and the orchestration of physical and experiential touchpoints, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to The Plaid Penguin’s Founder and Sir Idea Man Joe Haubenhofer.

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The Value of Joining Your State Restaurant Association

Goliath Consulting

For restaurant owners and operators, success depends on more than just great food and excellent serviceit requires staying informed, connected, and supported. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by joining your state restaurant association. These organizations offer a range of benefits that can enhance your business, save you money, and provide critical advocacy for the industry.

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Fostering a Culture of Appreciation in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

Employee Appreciation Day, observed on March 7, offers organizations in the restaurant industry a special chance to honor the incredible dedication, hard work, and unique talents of their team members. Restaurant employees are the heart of the dining experience, and their commitment keeps the industry thriving. Working in a restaurant is no small feat.

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SpotOn 2025 Restaurant Business Report Outlines the Financial Gaps and Opportunities for Growth in Restaurants

SpotOn

San Francisco , March 3, 2025 — SpotOn , a leading software and payments partner for restaurants and small businesses, today unveiled its 2025 Restaurant Business Report , revealing the financial challenges restaurant operators face and the opportunities to strengthen their businesses. While economic pressures persist, the report highlights that with the right tools and insights, operators can take control of their financial future in 2025 to strengthen profitability and position their bu

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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.

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Legendary LA Restaurant the Original Pantry Cafe Suddenly Closes After 101 Years

EATER

The restaurant abruptly ceased operations on March 2 amid a conflict between unionizing workers and its owner

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Screens take center stage at the NAFEM Show: Navigating the future of kitchen technology

Restaurant Business

At the NAFEM 2025 show in Atlanta, industry leaders discuss the rising prevalence of screens in kitchen equipment and the challenges of data integration and omnichannel order management. Discover insights on gas vs. electric cooking, the impact of tariffs, and the future of restaurant technology.

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Shrinking Steak n Shake turns to beef tallow

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: The burger chain has closed 200 locations since 2018 and each of its ownership formats closed a net number of restaurants in 2024. And it quietly overhauled management.

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Top 10 Must-Have Restaurant Technologies for 2025: Elevating Your Operations and Guest Experience

Squirrel Systems

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving restaurant industry, technology is more important than ever. Whether you’re running a fast-casual concept or a fine-dining establishment, embracing the right technology can help optimize operations, enhance customer experience, and increase profitability. In 2025, these ten must-have technologies will be essential for staying competitive, efficient, and relevant in a crowded market.

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The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Is Launching a North America-Specific List

EATER

A new list featuring the United States, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean will be dropping later this year 50 Best, the organization behind the yearly list of the Worlds 50 Best Restaurants , announced today that its debuting a new list focusing exclusively on North America, including the United States, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean. This new list, which is sponsored by S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, marks the first time the organization has focused on North American restaurants alone.

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Struggling Topgolf laying off workers

Restaurant Business

The golf-centric "eatertainment" brand is preparing for a spinoff from its parent company, which is expected in the second half of 2025.

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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.

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How These Restaurants Bring the Spirit of New Orleans Dining to New York

EATER

NYC restaurants File Gumbo Bar Strange Delight, and Bananas are offering takes on New Orleans food, dining, and cuisines with gumbo, oysters, barbecue shrimp, and hospitality.

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The owner of Pollo Tropical acquires Tavern in the Square

Restaurant Business

Authentic Restaurant Brands also named Alex Macedo CEO and Jon Howie CFO as its holdings reach $1 billion in annual revenue.

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The Tipping Point: Searching for Solutions

Modern Restaurant Management

On the latest episode of Last Week Tonight , John Oliver discusses tipping concerns with possible solutions to address them.

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Starbucks' spring drink lineup sports shades of pink, purple and lavender

Restaurant Business

The Seattle-based coffee giant releases its new food and beverage menu Tuesday, along with its latest blonde roast coffee, Sunsera Blend.

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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.

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The 16 Best Food Panels at Austin’s SXSW 2025

EATER

Eaters recommended picks during South by Southwest covering all-things food related to sustainability, farming, AI, and much more

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Caribou Coffee CEO John Butcher to step down

Restaurant Business

CFO Scott Kennedy is named interim CEO for the coffeehouse chain, though Butcher remains an advisor through May. It's the latest in a series of changes at parent company Panera Brands.

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Women in Restaurant Leadership: Execs from Shake Shake, 7 Brew, & Popeyes Share Key Insights for Growth & Representation

Crunchtime

Women account for more than 50% of those employed throughout the restaurant and food service industry, yet their representation in executive leadership remains disproportionately low. At Crunchtimes 2024 Ops Summit, executives Diane Neville (Chief People Officer, Shake Shack), Danyel Bischof-Forsyth (Chief Technology Officer, 7 Brew), and Devin Games (Vice President of Ops Services, Popeyes) participated in a compelling panel discussion on how to create opportunities to support the advancement o

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Blackbird brings its restaurant loyalty software to the blockchain

Restaurant Business

The tech companys newly launched Flynet will reduce transaction fees and allow restaurants and customers to trade loyalty points like cryptocurrency.

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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.

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A Bedside Water Carafe Can Make Your Room Feel Like a Five-Star Hotel

EATER

Eater Staff Parched? These 10 ultra-chic picks will instantly jazz up your nightstand (and hydrate you) One of my recurring New Years resolutions and, yes, I know its already March is to drink more water. And while there are plenty of high-tech water bottles out there that will clean themselves , remind you when its hydration oclock , or even whatever this does (put more hydrogen in your water?

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Big Chicken joins Craveworthy Brands portfolio

Restaurant Business

The fast-casual chicken chain founded by basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal is partnering with Gregg Majewski in a deal that has also brought in former pro football star Ndamukong Suh as an investor.

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274. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 274 – From Humble Beginnings to National Success: The Journey of Donatos Pizza

Restaurant Technology Guys

Title: From Humble Beginnings to National Success: The Journey of Donatos Pizza In the ever-evolving world of pizza, one brand has stood the test of time, growing from a small local favorite to a prominent player on the national stage. Donatos Pizza, a Columbus, Ohio-based chain, has been captivating pizza enthusiasts for over six decades.

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Portillo's faces potential Engaged Capital proxy fight with nomination of 2 board members

Restaurant Business

The activist investor hopes to put two ex-Salad and Go executives on the Chicago-based fast-casual chain's board: former CEO Charlie Morrison and former CMO Nicole Portwood.

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.

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Kid won't eat vegetables? Try these research-based tips

The Salt

Vegetables help kids grow and develop, but it can be hard to convince them to eat their broccoli. NPR's Life Kit brings research-backed tips can help encourage kids to eat more veggies or at least try them.

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