Crunchtime

AUGUST 4, 2023

This is the fourth part in a five-part series about understanding the ROI of ops excellence in restaurants. So far, we’ve outlined the overall value of ops excellence, explored how better inventory and food cost management impact profitability, and looked at the ROI of completing work correctly and on time. Now, we’re focusing on the ROI of labor management–understanding the value of labor management through better scheduling and compliance and the impact on profitability and employee engagement

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 4, 2023

When it comes to running a restaurant, Gen Z is becoming the prevailing generation to attract and retain. While you may have thought them previously to be in the minority, it is expected that Gen Z will become 30 percent of the workforce by the year 2030. This, coupled with the fact that job transitions are up 80% from year to year for Gen Z, it is time to pay close attention.

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Crunchtime

AUGUST 4, 2023

This is the fourth part in a five-part series about understanding the ROI of ops excellence in restaurants. So far, we’ve outlined the overall value of ops excellence, explored how better inventory and food cost management impact profitability, and looked at the ROI of completing work correctly and on time. Now, we’re focusing on the ROI of labor management–understanding the value of labor management through better scheduling and compliance and the impact on profitability and employee engagement

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Open for Business

AUGUST 4, 2023

Next gen loyalty programs are a smart, effective way for restaurants to stand out and build a stronger connection with guests. These creative, personalized loyalty programs use tech and customer data to create an experience that goes way beyond discounts. Well-designed loyalty programs can help restaurants attract guests and encourage repeat visits.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 4, 2023

Operators should consider how a modern system can set up a restaurant for today’s tech-savvy customer and scale with tech advances for years to come.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 4, 2023

Despite the success of the first birria LTO last year, CEO Larry Roberts said the brand needs to return its focus to the menu cornerstone of grilled chicken.

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EATER

AUGUST 4, 2023

Lille Allen/Eater More and more cookbooks are all about vegetables, but that doesn’t mean they call themselves vegetarian “This is a book about my favorite vegetables,” writes Hetty Lui McKinnon in the introduction of Tenderheart. She has always loved vegetables, growing up with a father who worked at a wholesale produce market. But she began to experiment with them anew during quarantine, she writes, learning all the ways she could “fashion several diverse meals from just one cabbage.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 4, 2023

Beverage preferences were particularly affected, according to a sampling of fine-dining operations.

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NetWaiter

AUGUST 4, 2023

A Foodie Guide to New Zealand This post about culinary tips from New Zealand is from guest author Lucy Parks, an avid traveler with a passion for fashion design and food.… The post A Foodie Guide to New Zealand appeared first on NetWaiter.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 4, 2023

The Bottom Line: Papa Johns CEO Rob Lynch sounds the alarm on overly aggressive price hikes, suggesting the industry got “a little punch drunk” raising prices.

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The Salt

AUGUST 4, 2023

For many the summer has been unbearable. The month of July was the hottest on record. Around the world, people look to yogurt drinks for relief. In India, that beverage is the sweet yogurt lassi.

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Beverage 52

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 4, 2023

The chicken chain, known for its bone-in chicken, sold 100 million chicken nuggets in eight weeks last quarter as its boneless offerings thrive—finally.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 4, 2023

Video marketing through social media opens up a world of opportunities for restaurants to grow their brands and bring new customers through their doors. Food-related content has been a staple of social media since its inception, as it brings users closer to a world of exciting dishes than ever before. While it gives restaurants the chance to connect with their target market in unprecedented ways, it also introduces new competition, from other local restaurants to world-class chefs to viral home

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Hiring

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 4, 2023

The hospitality magnate and virtual brand collector is making a “massive investment” in his new acquisition and sees plenty of growth still ahead.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 4, 2023

State of the Plate: RB menu trends columnist Nancy Kruse dishes on a summer loaded with unique items, including summer classics and a lot of pink.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 4, 2023

Some employees don't want to work in an inferno, while others are having shifts cut because customers don't want to brave hellish temperatures.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 4, 2023

The pizza chain’s same-store sales were unexpectedly weak last quarter. The company blamed the problem on aggressive pricing by franchisees.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 4, 2023

The Bottom Line: The sandwich giant is reportedly expected to complete a sale by Labor Day. But it’s never been a slam dunk. And here’s why.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 4, 2023

He had been with the chain for 20 years. No reason was given for his departure, and a replacement was not named.

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