Wed.May 17, 2023

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Restaurants with Strong Brand Identities Captivate Gen Z

Modern Restaurant Management

Born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z is a demographic known for being tech-savvy and socially conscious. As one of the largest generations of consumers, they continually influence the ways restaurants innovate, and there are identifiable characteristics that differentiate Gen Z consumers from their older counterparts. Here are the biggest takeaways for how restaurants can engage with Gen Z in ways that create a competitive advantage.

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GOOD IS NEVER GOOD ENOUGH

Culinary Cues

It doesn’t make any difference what you choose to do or whom you choose to do it for – “good” is only a tease. Good is a “C” grade in life, an acknowledgement that you tried, but not hard enough. When you are good, in your heart you know that you could be better, but that requires some adjustment, more effort, maybe a few changes along the way. If you are “good”, it really means that you could be “GREAT”, and if you learn how to become great, you could have WORLD CLASS within your reach.

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The Midwest’s ‘Minnesota Sushi’ Is Having a Pop Culture Moment

EATER

The ‘kind of good, kind of gross’ Minnesota sushi on ‘Somebody Somewhere.’ | Sandy Morris/HBO The dubious-looking ham, cream cheese, and pickle canape has recently shown up on “Jeopardy!” and HBO’s “Somebody Somewhere” I am a regional food obsessive originally from the Midwest. So when someone on a recent episode of the charming Kansas-set HBO comedy Somebody Somewhere showed up to a school event with a conversation piece appetizer I had never heard of called “St.

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Sammie Flippen runs a high-performing Noodles & Company location with servant leadership

Restaurant Business

The Restaurant Business GM of the Year strives to exceed operational standards and create a positive, supportive environment, both inside the restaurant and out.

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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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Frozen Dumplings Are So Hot Right Now

EATER

Emily Chu For some restaurant owners, a pandemic pivot to frozen dumplings has created a promising new career path Everyone in food pivoted during the pandemic. But most haven’t found the same success that Jennifer Liao and Caleb Wang did after transitioning their Bellevue, Washington, restaurant, Xiao Chi Jie, into a thriving modern Chinese food brand of the same name.

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Michael Sternberg joins Sunnyside Restaurant Group as president

Restaurant Business

The family-operated parent to Good Stuff Eatery and We, The Pizza plans to expand by franchising, and has two new brands coming.

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Seamless Payment Experience: Eat App & Spades Introduce Pay-at-Table

The Eat Restaurant

Eat App, a leading provider of restaurant reservation and management solutions is excited to announce its integration with Spades, a cutting-edge digital payment solution. This partnership aims to revolutionize the dining experience by offering a seamless pay-at-table solution for customers, providing convenience, speed, and enhanced security.

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Wendy's will soon deliver mobile orders using underground robots

Restaurant Business

The burger chain is working with Pipedream to send food from its kitchens to designated parking spots through underground portals.

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Does This New York Churro Shop Look Familiar?

EATER

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Kraft Heinz's high-tech new ketchup dispenser can make up to 200 sauce combos

Restaurant Business

The Heinz Remix allows consumers to concoct their own condiments, similar to Coca-Cola's Freestyle machines.

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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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What Are We Drinking?

EATER

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Bernie Sanders puts his support behind a paid-leave bill

Restaurant Business

The measure is co-sponsored by 40 other senators and 80 representatives in total—still not enough to pass. But it has the support of a number of influential lawmakers.

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Chef of Hollywood Hotspot Horses Accuses Husband and Co-Owner of Physical Assault and Animal Abuse

EATER

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Why DoorDash is taking a stand on delivery menu prices

Restaurant Business

A Deeper Dive: Senior Technology Editor Joe Guszkowski joins the podcast to discuss DoorDash’s push on prices, and how long consumers will tolerate the cost of third-party delivery.

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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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Spot Your Fellow Food Freaks With Eater’s All-New Merch

EATER

Eat it up. Shop Eater’s brand-new store and let the world know you’re the one to ask where to eat Love Eater? Show off your in-the-know food status by wearing it (subtly) on your sleeve — or your water bottle, or your hat, or your sleek bento set. We’re thrilled to announce Eater’s all-new merch store is here. From a retro pizzeria shirt to a guest check-inspired notebook to an exclusive collaboration with Japanese bento maker Takenaka, there’s a product for every fan of Eater — and eating.

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Shake Shack tasted lots of plant-based burgers before launching Veggie Shack

Restaurant Business

Executive chef John Karangis loves to cook vegetables, and after many iterations, he found a way to transform them into a burger made with real veggies.

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Unconventional Kitchen Tools Go a Long Way at Mister Jiu’s

EATER

Chef Brandon Jew uses an unexpected tool to help make the skin on his roast duck crispy You’re probably used to seeing an air compressor in a bike or auto shop — not so much in the kitchen of a Michelin-starred restaurant. But at San Francisco’s Mister Jiu’s , chef Brandon Jew learned that it’s a great tool for making his Beijing-style roast duck extra crispy.

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Longer hours and open dining rooms boost Jack in the Box sales

Restaurant Business

The burger chain’s same-store sales increased 9.8% last quarter as its dining rooms reopened and late-night business returned to normal.

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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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Taco John's trademarked 'Taco Tuesday' in 1989. Now Taco Bell is fighting it

The Salt

Taco John's has held the trademark for the phrase for over 30 years. But Taco Bell argues to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that it has become too common a phrase to belong to a single entity. (Image credit: Gene J.

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Incentivio raises $10M for system that uses AI to win back fading guests

Restaurant Business

The startup offers digital ordering, loyalty and marketing services to help small restaurant brands strengthen the “guest journey.

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The Ukraine grain deal is extended 2 months, helping ease the global food crisis

The Salt

An agreement allowing Ukrainian grain to ship through the Black Sea has been extended for two months just a day before its expiration — overcoming Russia's threats to pull out of the deal.

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Behind the culinary curtain at Focus Brands

Restaurant Business

Seven restaurant brands, each with its own kitchen and chef, keep the company’s menu pipeline filled. The latest ideas flowing out are from Moe’s and McAlister’s—and Restaurant Business was there for the big reveal.

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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.