Mon.Aug 14, 2023

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Five Branding Secrets to Bring Your Restaurant to Life

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant world is one of the most competitive industries on the planet. Everyone knows this — and yet it’s something we’re always talking about. Why? The challenge never goes away. As a restaurant owner, you know that a successful business requires more than delicious signature dishes and an appealing atmosphere. In a marketplace full of choices, attractive branding can make or break your bottom line.

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Federal judge orders former Bonchon franchisee to close and rebrand

Restaurant Business

The operator of 4 units was terminated from the franchise system but continued to operate. The franchisor won a preliminary injunction to shut them down.

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‘No Meat Required’ Finds Optimism and Abundance in Meat-Free Cooking

EATER

No Meat Required is out August 15, wherever books are sold. | Headshot: Israel Meléndez Ayala Alicia Kennedy discusses her new book, her softened stance on veganism, and changing the way people perceive plant-based eating What surprises me the most about No Meat Required , the debut book from prolific food writer Alicia Kennedy , is its optimism. Optimism is not, I imagine, what most of us feel when reminded of the environmental and ethical tolls of eating meat.

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McDonald's makes some changes in its franchisee inspections

Restaurant Business

The burger giant is making some modest changes in the controversial program following pushback from franchisees. It will temporarily cut Sunday inspections and give operators a break on equipment delayed by supply chain problems.

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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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Danny Meyer Is Closing Two of His New York City Restaurants

EATER

Marta and the recently relocated Maialino (vicino) are on the way out

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Restaurant sales clearly decelerated last quarter

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: Earnings reports this period suggest a substantial slowdown in same-store sales among large chains in the second quarter. Are prices to blame? Or is it normalization?

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Serve raises $30M for delivery robots, goes public

Restaurant Business

Uber contributed to the funding round as it expands its use of Serve’s bots for food deliveries.

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Frozen custard shop near Detroit finds success and is expanding

The Salt

A custard shop near Detroit has survived COVID and multiple car collisions into its building to expand into new locations, and develop an enthusiastic following on Instagram.

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Why big price hikes aren't on the menu at Gen Korean BBQ

Restaurant Business

In its first earnings call as a public company, the Korean barbecue concept’s co-CEO said that its value is a strength. It’s also been profitable for most of its history.

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The market for elderberries is booming

The Salt

Sales of elderberries exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fruit is often used as a nutritional supplement. Now, there's a debate among growers over expanding the crop's market even more.

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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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Wendy's, McAlister's and Snooze give breakfast a boost

Restaurant Business

Taste Tracker: Bar Louie raises the bar on dinner; tacos take off at Rubio’s and Smokey Mo’s; Quiznos goes Greek; Nando’s sticks to summer; and more menu news of the week.

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THOUGHTS FROM THE CHEF’S DESK

Culinary Cues

Okay, I admit I have always been inspired by Steve Jobs – one of the founding partners in Apple Computers and frequently referenced sage of Silicon Valley. So, when I discovered his listed “Habits of Successful People” I knew they would wind up in a blog post. Jobs was not universally loved as a boss, but he was always admired for his leadership vision.

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How Ohio's controversial abortion vote could be a blow for restaurants

Restaurant Business

Working Lunch: Proponents of killing the tip credit through referendum were spared a tougher fight.

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