EATER

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Alyssa Nassner But green bean casserole is fine. These are the rules of flying with a Thanksgiving feast. Now that Thanksgiving is just a week away, many people across the country are already planning their turkey day spread. That’s especially true for the more than 55 million Americans who are gearing up to travel to visit family with food in tow. In addition to figuring out how to make your Thanksgiving food fit into a suitcase and keep it at food-safe temperatures in transit, plenty of folks

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Lack of health insurance isn’t considered one of the major reasons the hospitality industry has, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a churn rate north of 70 percent. A recent survey found that low pay, lack of recognition and bad management are three of the major variables. But let’s dig a little deeper into “lack of recognition.” To me, that says employees aren’t feeling valued by the owners and managers of their restaurants.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

To create the Eater x Heritage Steel cookware line, workers at its Tennessee factory use machines from the 1940s Stainless steel pans are the preferred choice for professional chefs and are becoming increasingly popular with home cooks. Heritage Steel — which Eater recently partnered with to create the Eater x Heritage Steel cookware line — creates its high-quality wares at its Clarksville, Tennessee factory.

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Apicbase

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

At the forefront of the UK’s culinary scene, Heavenly Desserts shines as a beacon of innovation. Founded in Derby, England, in 2008, this restaurant franchise skilfully navigates the challenge of blending traditional hospitality with a cutting-edge digital strategy. Heavenly Desserts’ digital-first approach has significantly boosted operational efficiency and enhanced customer experiences, propelling them to become the UK’s fastest-growing dessert restaurant franchise.

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How do you stay on top of what your customers are expecting when they step through your doors? Do you know what’s on their mind? How are you going to account for what they’re planning on doing months from now? As we head into 2024, price-related issues are still top-of-mind for restaurant customers after the inflation boom earlier this year. In this new report, we give you the latest insights on consumer spending trends, attitudes on tipping, and how you can respond.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The Bottom Line: Attendees and speakers painted an anxious picture of the operating environment at the Restaurant Finance and Development Conference. Here’s why that might be here for a while.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

What culinary language do you speak? Are you fluent? Do you use the language properly? Do you show your place of origin through the language you speak? Do you feel connected to your language or is your language dictated by environment? These are serious questions whether talking about your heritage and situational spoken language or if you are expressing language through the plate of food you slid into the kitchen pass.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Modern wine professionals are defining themselves outside of dated industry terms like stodgy "sommelier" and scandal-ridden "somm.

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The Salt

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Michael Chow has worn many hats in his 84 years. A new documentary about his life, a.k.a. Mr Chow , paints the portrait of a man who has endured hardship, and found creative outlets to cope.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Marketing Bites: Olive Garden, Sonic and Jimmy John’s launch holiday merchandise collections. Velvet Taco is giving away free tacos for a year to one lucky diner. And Wendy’s brings back its Frosty Key Tag fundraiser.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Pumpkin Spice and the Big Apple have a much longer — and spicier — history than you might think. | WJ Media Design/Shutterstock The spicy and sordid histories behind the Big Apple and the infamous seasonal drink have one thing in common: nutmeg When British ships arrived in the city known as New Amsterdam on September 4, 1664, the Dutch colony’s director-general Peter Stuyvesant wasn’t planning to go down without a fight: Despite the city’s limited supply of gunpowder, he prepared to fire on the

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These calendars provide pay period dates and paydays for biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll in 2024. Use them as a reminder or share with employees so they can celebrate payday.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The Bottom Line: Remodel requirements can be vital for brands to generate sales. But they can create financial problems for franchisees when not done right.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Taste Tracker: Restaurants bring it on for Thanksgiving, offering family meals and large feasts for carrying out or dining in.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Eating places are closing at the rate of one per week because of the one-two-three combination.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Though Mediterranean cuisine has been growing across the U.S. for decades, the newly public Cava is drawing attention to the fast-casual niche. Here is a look at 8 growing restaurant chains positioned to ride the wave of interest.

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These calendars provide pay period dates and paydays for biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll in 2024. Use them as a reminder or share with employees so they can celebrate payday.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Co-founder Andrew Munday collaborates with chefs and small independents to offer unique dining experiences under one roof.

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