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Inflation won't dampen diners' Valentine's Day plans

Restaurant Business

A majority of consumers say they plan to spend the same amount or more this year vs. last year, according to a survey by Popmenu.

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An Ethos Worth Investing In

Modern Restaurant Management

It’s Possible to Be Profitable While Sticking With Your Values, and Here’s How I’m Doing It My business partner and I met when we were kids. In fourth grade, we became best friends and we shared a common vision to one day start a business together. After graduating from the University of Washington and starting a career in headhunting in Los Angeles, we decided to act on our entrepreneurial spirit and start our own recruiting firm.

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Our Wage Models are Broken

7 Shifts

It’s no secret that with a workforce mass exodus and rising minimum wages, the restaurant industry is long overdue for an overhaul of its business structure and compensation model. This isn’t an easy conversation to have. The institution of tipping and the existence of the sub-minimum wage is heavily rooted in slavery , and has led to decades of underpaying a workforce that is majority black, brown, and female.

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Restaurants at the End of the World

Modern Restaurant Management

Chef Kristen Kish travels the world in search of the people, places, culture and traditions behind the world’s most remote restaurants. From local purveyors, farmers and herders to kitchen crew, managers and chefs, she goes behind the scenes to meet the people, hear the stories, and see the day-to-day balancing act required to keep food on the table.

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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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Slapfish founder Andrew Gruel goes full service with the new Calico Fish House

Restaurant Business

The concept is the flagship for American Gravy Restaurant Group, a multi-brand operation that is preparing for growth.

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Why Technology is More Effective Than a Bar Inventory Sheet

Sculpture Hospitality

When it comes to tracking your bar inventory , having the right tools is essential. Whether you’re running a brick and mortar bar/restaurant or a mobile bartending business, having an accurate and efficient way to monitor your stock is key.

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Super Bowl by the numbers: How big was the big game for restaurants?

Restaurant Business

Nearly 4 in 10 viewers planned to order food Sunday, leading to a big score for restaurants.

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A D.C. Chef Cooked a Lavish Birthday Dinner for an Ankle Bracelet-Wearing Anna Delvey

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Taste Tracker: White Castle spices up nibblers, Einstein Bros. does brunch and Philly flavor hits Hardees

Restaurant Business

Menus get sweet, savory and spicy at Shake Shack, Tim Horton’s, Taziki’s, Dickey’s and more to wake up winter-weary taste buds.

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This New Jersey Restaurant Wants to Remain Kid-Free. Will Others Follow?

EATER

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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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Grubhub makes the smart move toward restaurant direct ordering

Restaurant Business

Technomic's Take: Relenting on fees and providing a restaurant direct ordering funnel may be a key stop in an evolution toward a unified third-party delivery ordering marketplace.

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Pickled Onion, Celery Stick or… Foie Gras Tartlet?

EATER

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Congress' close eye on restaurants has some politicos worried

Restaurant Business

Working Lunch: The industry is under attack in the political arena, with battles forming on a host of fronts.

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European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) Regulations 2022

Bizimply

New European Union Regulations released on Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions from 16th December 2022. The post European Union <b>(Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions)</b> Regulations 2022 appeared first on Bizimply.

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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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Bernie Sanders summons Starbucks' Howard Schultz to talk unions

Restaurant Business

The famously liberal U.S. senator has asked the coffee chain CEO to appear before a Senate committee and answer questions about Starbucks’ handling of an organizing drive.

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7 Tips for Opening a BBQ Restaurant

Chef's Resources

7 Smart Tips for Opening Your Own BBQ Restaurant Nothing soothes the soul quite like juicy, tender cuts of meat smoked to perfection and served up homestyle with your favorite barbecue sauce. Over the years, BBQ has become a staple in American cuisine and a potentially very lucrative market for chefs looking to start a […] The post 7 Tips for Opening a BBQ Restaurant appeared first on Chefs Resources.

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Reaction to Chick-fil-A's cauliflower sandwich shows the limits of plant-based meat

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: The fast-food chicken-sandwich restaurant chain is getting criticism from customers and some political opportunists for testing a new plant-based menu item.

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Cut Back on Food Waste: Tips for Restaurants to Save Money on Food Waste

Chef's Resources

February 13, 2023 Cut Back on Food Waste: Top Tips for Restaurant Owners to Get More Bang for Their Buck Restaurants are in the business of giving guests a great time out. The food they provide during that experience is just a bonus. When people go out, they want to have a nice time. This […] The post Cut Back on Food Waste: Tips for Restaurants to Save Money on Food Waste appeared first on Chefs Resources.

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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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McDonald's enlists Cardi B and Offset for Valentine's Day

Restaurant Business

The fast-food burger chain’s latest Famous Orders meal is for two, targeted at couples on date nights or friends hanging out with one another.

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How is specialty coffee produced in Liberia?

Perfect Daily Grind

Liberia is a West African country which borders Sierra Leone , Guinea , and Cote d’Ivoire , as well as the Atlantic Ocean. The country is the oldest republic in Africa, and declared its independence in 1847 – which was internationally recognised in 1862. According to Index Mundi, Liberia’s coffee production peaked at 209,000 60kg bags in 1985. But in the years since, coffee production has dropped considerably for a number of complex reasons.