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What is Restaurant Sustainability? 7 Practices for a Greener Future

The Eat Restaurant

Did you know the food industry is responsible for up to 26% of global greenhouse gas emissions , with restaurants being a significant contributor?

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Utilizing Automation to Maximize Your Restaurant’s Labor Efficiency in 2023

Modern Restaurant Management

The labor shortage that began in 2020 has not slowed, with restaurants continuing to struggle to fill open positions and keep employees long-term. As a result, they are looking for ways to better optimize their labor operations while also maximizing business opportunities. This typically includes creating staff schedules based on sales forecasts, trimming labor during slow times, and providing managers with more control – and accountability.

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Do specialty coffee consumers actually want to be more connected to farmers?

Perfect Daily Grind

It’s fair to say that many specialty coffee brands base their marketing strategies around the idea that coffee consumers want to be more connected to farmers. These branding techniques largely revolve around disseminating more information about where coffee comes from , including the farmers who grow it. The majority of specialty coffee professionals want to know as much information about origin as possible.

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13 Ways To Beat The Restaurant Staffing Shortage

Sculpture Hospitality

The restaurant industry has been hit hard by the pandemic with staffing shortages being one of the biggest challenges faced by restaurant owners. Over the past few years, many workers have left the industry and as a result, finding skilled staff has become increasingly difficult.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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Burger King franchisee Toms King is being sold for $33M out of bankruptcy

Restaurant Business

The big operator, which sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January and was put up for sale, is being sold to four different companies, including Burger King's former U.K. operator and a big Round Table Pizza franchisee.

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Layoffs over Zoom? McDonald's takes a big risk with its reorganization

Restaurant Business

The burger giant is letting “hundreds” of its people go virtually, causing fear among employees and more anger among operators already frustrated by other changes.

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Delivering the Digital Restaurant Part 2

Foodable

Listen to "Delivering the Digital Restaurant Part 2 | Season 8, Vol. 28" on Spreaker. In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “ The Finance Guy” chat with the authors of “Delivering the Digital Restaurant: The Path to Digital Maturity,” Meredith Sandland and Carl Orsbourn. Sandland, co-author of two books, “Delivering the Digital Restaurant, Your Roadmap to the Future of Food”, as well as the new one “ Delivering the Digi

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Port of Subs acquired by Area 15 Ventures LLC

Restaurant Business

The private-equity firm created by RE/MAX co-founder Dave Liniger has plans to expand the sandwich brand with a regional developer franchise model.

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Tales of a Seder Wine Dinner with a recipe

Sante

A Seder Wine Dinner Tale and a Recipe for Passover

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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Boost traffic and sales with year-round sports entertainment

Restaurant Business

It’s no secret that sports bring big business to restaurants and bars. Customers gathering to watch a favorite team square up against a rival, planning an outing for the Big Game or meeting at happy hour to cheer on local underdogs are cornerstones for operators.

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Amy Sedaris Has Strong Words for the Mayo Haters of the World

EATER

Amy Sedaris poses with the “Hamy Sedarwich” | Danielle St. Laurent Hollywood’s most well-known quirky homemaker on her strongest-held sandwich opinions In addition to her work as an actress, author, and comedian, Amy Sedaris is arguably Hollywood’s most well-known homemaker. Thanks to her kooky, cult-favorite TV show At Home With Amy Sedaris , which aired for three seasons on truTV, audiences have long seen Sedaris make wacky recipes and sew goofy garments.

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How the restaurant napkin came to be

Restaurant Business

Restaurant Rewind: There's more to the origin of that standard amenity than guest and operator may have ever imagined.

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10 SevenRooms Competitors: A Detailed Comparison of Reservation Apps

The Eat Restaurant

The restaurant industry has rapidly changed over the past few years, with new technologies and reservation apps emerging. One of the most popular apps in this space is SevenRooms.

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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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How do delivery app algorithms actually work?

Restaurant Business

A restaurant's placement on apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats is based on a variety of factors, including marketing fees. But the specifics are still something of a mystery. Here's a look at what we know.

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Crunchtime’s New Look: Behind the Scenes of Our Rebrand

Crunchtime

As a company, our logo and visual identity have been around and evolving for almost 30 years. Keep in mind, when Crunchtime was founded in 1995, cell phones were only used for calls, Amazon was only selling books, and there was no such thing as Google, Facebook, YouTube, or Twitter. And while some might argue that the ‘90s are making a comeback by way of scrunchies and bike shorts, we felt it was the right time to refresh our brand — to update our visual identity to reflect who we are today.

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Tots are threatening to take over menu territory from french fries

Restaurant Business

The crispy tater nuggets are showing up in many flavor variations and showing off their versatility as appetizers, sides and snacks—from fast-food restaurants to steakhouses.

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Understanding the Significance of an Employment Contract

Lady Boss Blogger

Employment contracts are essential for both employers and employees. They outline both parties’ rights, responsibilities, and expectations – protecting each from issues that may arise during the employment period. Employment contracts also clearly understand job duties, wages & payment terms, benefits, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

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MLB stadiums debut new menus for 2023 baseball season

Restaurant Business

Ballparks across the country have been cooking up a storm in the offseason, and fans can expect to be well fed from the crack of the first bat through the playoffs. Also on tap: new tech.

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The Portland-Raised Super Bowl Star Tackling the City’s Restaurant Scene

EATER

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Virtual layoffs come to the restaurant industry

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: McDonald’s says its decision to conduct its layoffs virtually was done out of respect for workers. But letting people go via video screen can feel heartless, particularly in a “people business.

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Coachella 2023’s Food Lineup Includes a Sushi Speakeasy and Famous Hot Chicken

EATER

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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El Pollo Loco's revamped loyalty program gives members more to aim for

Restaurant Business

The new Loco Rewards has a tiered structure and more variety. It's part of a digital overhaul that also includes an upgraded mobile app.

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What Restaurants Need to Know About Social Media Videos

The Rail

By Torrey Tayenaka, Contributor Video marketing for restaurants is an essential type of marketing campaign to inspire patrons to visit or order. This is how you show them the colors and textures of your food. Let them see the heat spilling off your freshly cooked dishes and the bubbles in your drinks, so they can practically taste it for themselves.

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To nobody's surprise, Chick-fil-A remains teens' favorite restaurant

Restaurant Business

The chicken chain topped Piper Sandler’s semi-annual survey of teen spending in the U.S., followed by Starbucks and Chipotle.

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The Best Tequila for Margaritas, According to Bartenders

EATER

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.