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What Should Be on Your Bar Inspection Checklist?

Sculpture Hospitality

Running a successful bar involves more than just crafting perfect cocktails and providing excellent service. It also demands a commitment to health and safety. Ignoring these crucial aspects can lead to hefty fines, temporary closures, and, most importantly, put your customers and staff at risk. A proactive approach, along with a comprehensive bar inspection checklist, is your best defense against these pitfalls and a staple for smooth operations.

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No More Siloed Thinking: Why Marketing and Operations Need to Eat at the Same Table

Modern Restaurant Management

In an industry where margins are razor thin and customer expectations are insanely high, the divide between marketing and operations is no longer sustainable. These two functions have always been interdependent, but few brands take advantage of the opportunities of those functions actually working together. It’s shocking, really. Everyone knows marketing defines the brand promise and operations should deliver it.

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How Nepal is emerging as a specialty coffee origin

Perfect Daily Grind

Nepal is one of the most compelling origins in the specialty coffee industry. While the landlocked nation may not yet command the same recognition as more established producing countries, such as Ethiopia or Colombia, its unique terroir and rapid evolution make it an increasingly attractive proposition for roasters. Although its coffee sector is comparatively young, Nepal offers exceptional growing conditions, dedicated producers, and a steadfast focus on producing specialty-grade coffee exclusi

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The Secret to Roni’s Mac Bar’s Success? Self-Serve Kiosks and Viral Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

Learn about the rapid growth of Ron''s Mac Bar and how the brand uses viral marketing and a business model that prioritizes efficiency and customer experience in this video from the team at UpFlip.

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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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Here's where AI is helping restaurants the most

Restaurant Business

Operators see customer experience as the most fertile ground for AI investment today, with casual-dining brands leading the way, according to a new Deloitte study.

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Building Restaurant Culture with Intent

Modern Restaurant Management

in this episode of The Carrie Luxem Show , learn why culture statements are so important and how you can best define your restaurant's culture. You will learn how to craft your restaurant's vision, mission, purpose, and values statements to clearly define your identity, principles, and the future direction for your team.

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Gong cha is Elevating its Guest Experience, One Bubble Tea at a Time

Crunchtime

In a fast-moving industry where trends bubble up (pun intended) and fade away quickly, Gong cha has built something lasting: a brand experience rooted in quality, consistency, and joy. In our latest Crunchtime in Action video , Gong cha brings that story to life, showing how operational excellence and customer delight go hand in hand.

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Giordano's is set to open new restaurants for the first time in years

Restaurant Business

After a string of closures, the Chicago deep-dish pizza chain is ready to expand again under new CEO Nick Scarpino. It's also adding a lighter style of pizza.

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CFO Services for Hotels and Restaurants: Benefits and Considerations

Paper Chase Accountancy

Remarkably, recent statistics reveal that 60% of hospitality businesses, including hotels and restaurants, don’t have a dedicated Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This figure sparks curiosity as to why an industry, often plagued with financial complexities, isn’t fully embracing professional CFO services. Could it be a lack of understanding of the benefits, or are there potential pitfalls they’re wary of?

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Does Chipotle have a structural problem? Probably not

Restaurant Business

Continue to Site >>> Menu Does Chipotle have a structural problem? Probably not Newsletter Search Restaurant Business Search Login Subscribe Newsletter Login Subscribe Topics Consumer Trends Food Beverage Emerging Brands Operations Technology Marketing Workforce Leadership Financing Data Top 500 Chains Top 100 Independents Future 50: Emerging Brands Same-store Sales Tracker Special Reports COVID: 5 Years Later 50 Great Ideas Killer in the kitchen Evolving Kitchens The impact of the $15 wage Amer

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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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Traits That Make a Successful Chef

Chef's Resources

June 24, 2025 What Traits Make a Successful Chef? Working as a chef today demands more than knowing how to cook. It requires strength, discipline, and a mindset built for pressure. Culinary Lab highlights that restaurant chefs may work 12–14 hours a day, 7 days a week. Executive chefs may work up to 100 hours […] The post Traits That Make a Successful Chef appeared first on Chefs Resources.

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Oysters and value meals trend on summer menus

Restaurant Business

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about the latest in food and drink and share an interview with Laura Camerer, senior manager of culinary at Protein Bar & Kitchen.

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McDonald's and Krispy Kreme are ending their partnership

Restaurant Business

The fast-food giant and the doughnut chain mutually decided to end their agreement to sell doughnuts inside McDonald’s restaurants after sales and profitability proved disappointing. The partnership will end July 2.

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