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AI Should Be the Secret Ingredient that Spices Up Existing Restaurant Technology Solutions

Modern Restaurant Management

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been in the news a lot lately and many have experienced it firsthand with ChatGPT, Google AI or Simplify. While much hype has been around making tasks like writing easier, there has been considerable focus on the negative aspects of AI such as plagiarism, fake photos or displacing workers. AI certainly has the potential to change so many things in society, but what will accelerate change is how technology and models like the ones developed by OpenAI will be appli

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Krystal is merging with Logan's Roadhouse owner SPB Hospitality

Restaurant Business

The multi-concept operator, which emerged from the ashes of Craftworks Holdings, is taking in its first fast-food chain in Krystal. Both companies are owned by the private equity firm Fortress Investment Group.

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Coffee News Recap, 28 Apr: 2024 World Barista Championship to take place at first-ever World of Coffee Asia event, robusta futures hit 12-year high & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 24 Apr Uganda reports 2% year-on-year increase in coffee exports in March. The Uganda Coffee Development Authority says the country shipped 487,797 60kg bags of coffee in March 2023. The increase in exports was largely attributed to exporters shipping reserve warehouse stocks to capitalise on higher robusta prices.

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How restaurants celebrated Earth Month this year

Restaurant Business

Some restaurants offered promotions throughout the month, while others curated sustainable menus.

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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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Restaurant Operations Management: The Complete Guide

Sling

Restaurant operations management is essential for the long-term health of your business. It’s like working on the business rather than in the business and, done well, may help you move your operation to new levels of success. In this article, we examine the specific goals of restaurant operations management and discuss a number of ways to help you improve the program in your own business.

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Email marketing strategy for restaurants

Open for Business

Email marketing strategy might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to promoting your restaurant. But when it’s done well, email marketing can be as effective as other digital marketing channels like social media and search engine optimization (SEO). A thoughtful email marketing strategy can grow your restaurant’s customer base, get more guests in the door, and boost revenue.

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Secrets To Restaurant Success With Jonas Reinholdsson of O’Learys

Apicbase

“When you start, you need to believe in your idea. Give it your 100% and surround yourself with good people.” Jonas Reinholdsson , founder of O’Learys, scaled his restaurant from 1 to 130+ locations worldwide. Carl Jacobs, Apicbase’s CEO, sat down with Jonas to talk about how he built an enduring brand that lasted over three decades. Listen and-/or watch to Episode 9 with Jonas now!

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DoorDash pushes back against inflated delivery prices

Restaurant Business

Restaurants that mark up their prices on the app will now be less visible to customers, while those that keep them the same as in-store will get a boost.

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The 24 Essential Restaurants in Ottawa

EATER

Bagels at Ottawa Bagelshop. | Liliana Piazza Where to find wood-fired sourdough bagels, egg rolls that fueled an NHL rivalry, braised pork belly at the city’s coolest hangout, romantic dinners at an idyllic forest hideaway, and more of Ottawa’s best food At some point Ottawa was slapped with an inaccurate label: “The city that fun forgot.” To be fair, the country’s capital and bureaucratic hub doesn’t call to mind the late-night clubbing you’ll find in Montreal or Toronto.

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With delivery sales still slow, Domino's looks to improve its service

Restaurant Business

The pizza chain will train its franchisees this summer in a bid to improve delivery times and service. It is also planning changes to its loyalty program and a redesign of its e-commerce platform.

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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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Here’s Another Reason to Look Forward to ‘The Bear’ Season 2

EATER

Bob Odenkirk will appear on The Bear in a guest role, per Variety. | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin via Getty Images Bob Odenkirk is joining the series in a “guest role” When FX’s hit show The Bear returns this June , it’ll do so with Bob Odenkirk on its roster, Variety reports. Not much is known at the moment, apart from the fact that Odenkirk — whose most notable on-screen food industry role was slinging Cinnabon in Better Call Saul — is reportedly joining the show “in a guest role.

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Red Robin Chief People Officer Wayne Davis is leaving the company

Restaurant Business

Davis’ departure is the latest change to the chain’s C-suite under new CEO G.J. Hart.

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A Natural Wine Bar for Every Party Vibe

EATER

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Brand platform Craveworthy plans to raise $25M for acquisitions and new restaurants

Restaurant Business

The company has created a website to lure smaller investors willing to put in at least $5,000 to help fund its efforts to buy emerging and smaller chains. The goal: To strike gold and find the next 1,000-unit brand.

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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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No Patio Party Is Complete Without This Jug. You Know the One.

EATER

Shutterstock An appreciation for the beverage dispenser that fueled my family’s backyard parties through the generations When most people think of beverage dispensers, their minds tend to shoot right to the Super Bowl celebration ritual: A team of athletes douses an unsuspecting coach with neon-yellow liquid from an overturned Gatorade watercooler. But if that’s your only reference point, there’s so much more to appreciate about the beverage dispenser.

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The Digital Restaurant Association wants restaurants, delivery apps to get along—without legislation

Restaurant Business

The group, created by public affairs firm Tusk Strategies and led by a former Obama official, is pushing for better data sharing and more fee transparency from delivery providers. And it would like to keep regulators on the sidelines.

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Efficient Catering and Event Planning Strategies for Restaurants

The Eat Restaurant

The event industry, i.e. catering and event planning, has always been and continues to be a lucrative business opportunity. According to a recent report , the catering industry in the US at the end of 2022 was valued at $70.5 billion, and the industry’s market value is projected to increase to $138.2 billion over the next 10 years.

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L Catterton invests in upstart breakfast and lunch concept Urban Egg

Restaurant Business

The chain's nine units are concentrated in Colorado, with only one store outside the state. Catterton calls its investment "significant.

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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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Is Your Business Going In The Right Direction?

Lady Boss Blogger

What direction is your business heading? Is your business going in the right direction? Your answer to this question will hopefully be a resounding “yes” if you are hitting all of the objectives that you laid out at the beginning of your business journey. On the other hand, your answer might be “no.” If profits […] The post Is Your Business Going In The Right Direction?

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Peeling back the mystery of Cracker Barrel CEO Sandy Cochran

Restaurant Business

The long-serving family dining chain leader has kept her head down and her sights forward, despite the distractions of a 10-year takeover attempt and setbacks in the search for a fresh growth opportunity.

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Higher prices and more innovation helped Domino's sales improve

Restaurant Business

The pizza chain’s same-store sales rose 3.6% in the U.S. and its profits improved, sending the company’s stock higher. But the stock quickly turned south later in the morning.