Apicbase

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Heidi Stirkkinen, the powerhouse CEO of Kotipizza Group, Finland, unveils the secrets behind managing 280 franchisees and multiple restaurant concepts. The cornerstone of Kotipizza’s success “is our 2000 employees and the franchisees leading them.” Heidi’s Golden Rule: “The profitability of our partners is key. We are committed to being a responsible franchisor.” A Glimpse into Kotipizza’s Empire: Kotipizza: A 305-unit fast-casual chain.

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Sculpture Hospitality

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Inventory management is a crucial aspect of any business, as it directly impacts profitability and efficiency. One of the most widely used methods for valuing inventory and managing stock is the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 17, 2023

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and there’s never been a better time to consider employing people with disabilities in the food service industry. The restaurant and food service industries, like many businesses that rely on hourly employees, are impacted by a significant restaurant labor shortage, low retention rates, and high absenteeism.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The Texas-based burger chain joins Shake Shack in transitioning to a more planet-friendly vegetable oil alternative developed by Zero Acre Farms, which has Chipotle as a backer.

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Leadership

EATER

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A brief timeline of restaurant dessert trends You can tell a lot about a restaurant — and a culture — by its desserts. A bizarre but reliable economic indicator, America’s desserts have always reflected what was going on in the world around them. Whether it’s war cakes made with water and spices to distract you from the lack of eggs or Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s molten chocolate cake that screamed ’90s decadence, desserts, maybe more than any other course, reflect our values and tastes.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The Florida-based chain acquired two franchise units and is plotting a return to Manhattan. Also, the fries will be improved.

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Apicbase

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Heidi Stirkkinen, the powerhouse CEO of Kotipizza Group, Finland, unveils the secrets behind managing 280 franchisees and multiple restaurant concepts. The cornerstone of Kotipizza’s success “is our 2000 employees and the franchisees leading them.” Heidi’s Golden Rule: “The profitability of our partners is key. We are committed to being a responsible franchisor.” A Glimpse into Kotipizza’s Empire: Kotipizza: A 305-unit fast-casual chain.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The pizza chain said that thousands of locations are now open until midnight or later as the brand eyes night owls.

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Operations 109

Sante

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The Black Stallion Estate Winery, recognized after a historic equestrian estate that once graced the Napa Valley’s Oak Knoll district, Continue Reading

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The Salt

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Ed Currie of PuckerButt Pepper Company in South Carolina said his team stabilized Pepper X about a decade ago, but only released it now because no one had been able to beat his previous record.

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EATER

OCTOBER 17, 2023

We asked 10 of America’s top bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Martini—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.

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The Salt

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Red No. 3 was banned from cosmetics three decades ago. Consumer advocates question why it's still allowed in food products, including many popular with kids.

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Food 142

EATER

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Laura Murray How to recreate Atlanta restaurant Kamayan’s fanciful Filipino dessert This is an excerpt from Eater’s debut cookbook focusing on a stunning brunch dish to add to your repertoire, care of Kamayan in Atlanta. Mia Orino and Carlo Gan have captured Atlanta’s heart with their craveable Filipino fare. Their fanciful cups of halo-halo in particular are a hit — they come tricked out with flag snack picks, sprinkles of Fruity Pebbles, and homemade ice cream and toppings like leche flan.

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Hiring

Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Restaurant and bar sales are up 9.2% over the past year despite a host of challenges, as consumer spending shows little sign of slowing down.

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Bar 123

EATER

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Westend61 via Getty Images With the introduction of Diamond Crystal’s new Baking Salt comes even more complex conversions and a whole lot of confusion This post originally appeared in the October 15, 2023 edition of Eater Today, which brings you the freshest news from the food world every day. Subscribe now. According to a chart on Epicurious , a ½ teaspoon of Diamond Crystal kosher salt — a food media favorite — is equivalent to the same measurement of Morton table salt or Baleine coarse salt.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The Bottom Line: Obesity drugs are expected to become increasingly popular over the next two decades, which could impact the way a large number of consumers use restaurants.

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The Salt

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The New England Cider Donut Map is exactly what it sounds like, a resource to help you get access to the fall confection.

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Hiring

Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A ranking of the world’s simplest brands showed that QSRs are excelling as technology plays a bigger role.

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Technology 117

EATER

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Salad prices are surging in D.C.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The eatertainment concept has struck a licensing deal to create a new branded area at a Sacramento water park.

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The Eat Restaurant

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Wix vs. Squarespace for restaurants: A comprehensive comparison, covering pricing, design, blogging, e-commerce, and more.

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Food

The Salt

OCTOBER 17, 2023

It was grown by the maker of the former hottest pepper in the world. The Scoville Scale, which measures heat, indicates a regular jalapeno is usually up to 8,000. Pepper X is rated nearly 2.7 million.

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EATER

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A guest at Wildflower Farms feeds a mix of dried mealworms and grains to their flock of chickens as part of their Feed the Animals activity. | Claire Marie Vogel Luxury farm hotels present a glamorized version of agricultural work while promising to reconnect city dwellers with nature, uplift small farmers, and impact some of the food system’s biggest challenges The hens look up at me from their nesting boxes.

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EATER

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In this new era of maximalist drinking, every trend from the past 25 years is happening everywhere, all at once—sometimes in a single drink.

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