Tue.Oct 03, 2023

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LSM in Action: A Restaurant Brand’s Secret Weapon

Modern Restaurant Management

Ray Kroc, McDonald’s Founder/Fast Food Innovator, said it best, “Look after the customer and the business will take care of itself.” This business is all about people. You have to be able to adapt, evolve and ignite areas of the business with customers always being at the forefront of decisions being made. Engaging with customers on a local level is crucial for achieving long-term success, especially in a customer-driven competitive market.

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Off-Premise Order “Shoplifting”: Why It Matters, And How To End It

Restaurant Business

In the past year, several major retail brands have been surprisingly frank with investors about the big financial hits they’ve taken due to theft and fraud. Yet the restaurant industry has been mostly silent about its similar problem: off-premise orders that are lost due to customer pickup mistakes, delivery driver errors and the restaurant version of shoplifting.

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Who’s Afraid of a Spatchcocked Chicken?

EATER

While a student at Cambridge, novelist C Pam Zhang found that squeamishness around meat is embedded into the English language — and by extension, Western attitudes towards the realities of meat It was in 2010, in a shared kitchen at Cambridge University, that I first came to harbor a secret disdain for the semantic squeamishness of English-speaking meat-eaters.

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Domino's and Microsoft are working together on artificial intelligence

Restaurant Business

The pizza delivery giant and the technology company will join forces to develop AI strategies to improve operations and customer service.

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Join Full Course Navigator: Your Path to Professional Growth in Restaurant Leadership

Full Course Foundation is dedicated to nurturing excellence in restaurant leadership. Our Navigator program offers a wide range of resources tailored for professional growth. From high-quality training to personalized coaching, Navigator equips restaurant leaders with the tools they need to thrive in their careers. Unlock your potential with three months FREE access to Navigator by Full Course!

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WAX ON, WAX OFF

Culinary Cues

Mr. Miyagi was on to something in The Karate Kid. There is a process, a rhythm, and an order to so many things in life. You can’t get to the end game without going through the steps requiring “patience, young grasshopper”. We all need to learn the process, the rhythm, and the order to reach a level of competence, understanding, and confidence – there is no shortcut.

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From Tech to Taste: Karl Goodhew’s Inspiring Journey of Innovation

The Restaurant Times

Charting a path that spans the domains of retail, e-commerce, and hospitality, Karl Goodhew’s story is a reflection of the remarkable possibilities that technology, innovation, and a relentless drive for change can create. From leading software engineering at Macy’s Inc., a $17 billion-dollar, Fortune 500 multi-brand retailer, to joining BurgerFi as Chief Technology Officer, Goodhew’s journey is a mosaic of diverse skills, profound curiosity, and a steadfast determination to ch

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Wingstop franchisee ordered to pay $3.2M for wage theft violations in California

Restaurant Business

Five units were set up as separate companies so the employer could pay a lower minimum wage for companies with 25 workers or less, the state labor commissioner alleged.

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What is the Strongest Coffee?

Sante

Turkish, French press, espresso, or cold brew…which is the strongest?

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Next-generation vending hopes to solve your labor woes

Restaurant Business

Vending machines aren't just for chips and soda anymore. Here’s a look at why new iterations are making waves in foodservice.

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Individual Development Plan Template

There’s no way around it: sometimes employees need your help. Use this free template to clarify expectations, share resources, and set a timeline. Best case scenario, this process helps them improve. Worst case, your great recordkeeping keeps you compliant even if they move on. Download the template today!

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Buenos Aires’ Singular Cocktail Culture Has Its Very Own Golden Age to Thank

EATER

Buenos Aires' first Golden Age of cocktails still inspires the city's unique cocktail culture in its emphasis on bittersweet flavors.

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Chipotle to begin test of automated makeline

Restaurant Business

The system developed by Hyphen is coming to the Cultivate Center in Irvine, Calif. Meanwhile, Sweetgreen and the soon-to-come Kernel are racing to perfect their robotic systems.

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The 19 Essential Memphis Restaurants

EATER

Beale Street. | Getty Images A historic soul food restaurant popular with civil rights icons and celebrities, ribs from a barbecue hall-of-famer, Elvis-themed cocktails at a sophisticated bar on the east side, and more of Memphis’s best meals To understand the food community in Memphis, it helps to start with a wider view of this entrepreneurial city.

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Jimmy Buffett wasn't wasting away in Margaritaville

Restaurant Business

Restaurant Rewind: The pop singer and proponent of a never-ending happy hour was that rare rock star who found nearly as much success in the hospitality business as he did in music. And he did have some company.

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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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Split Shifts: What Are They And Should You Be Using Them?

Sling

If you’re a restaurant manager, you know it can be tough to schedule your employees around service times and rush periods. Especially if they’re accustomed to working a straight eight- or ten-hour shift. Thankfully, there is a solution: the split shift. What is a split shift? What are the advantages for employees and managers ? And is a split shift right for your business?

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Krispy Kreme is putting Insomnia Cookies on the market

Restaurant Business

The Charlotte-based company said that a sale of the cookie delivery company five years after acquiring the chain would “unlock shareholder value.

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2021 Terrazas de los Andes Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva High Altitude Vineyards Mendoza

Planet Grape

The post 2021 Terrazas de los Andes Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva High Altitude Vineyards Mendoza appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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N.Y. launches program to turn more immigrant asylum seekers into restaurant and hotel workers

Restaurant Business

Under a new initiative championed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, the state is serving as a matchmaker between the new arrivals and prospective employers.

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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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2018 Terrazas de los Andes Malbec Parcel N_10W Los Cerezos Las Compuertas Mendoza

Planet Grape

The post 2018 Terrazas de los Andes Malbec Parcel N_10W Los Cerezos Las Compuertas Mendoza appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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Bloomin' Brands to part ways with longtime executive Gregg Scarlett

Restaurant Business

Scarlett’s position, COO of casual dining, is being eliminated as part of “organizational design changes” at Bloomin’. He has worked there for nearly 30 years.

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2021 Terrazas de los Andes Chardonnay Reserva High Altitude Vineyards Mendoza

Planet Grape

The post 2021 Terrazas de los Andes Chardonnay Reserva High Altitude Vineyards Mendoza appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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Get your house in order before bringing on investors

Restaurant Business

At an Investment Summit, held on an actual summit in Southern California, restaurant investors shared advice for bringing in financial partners.

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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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2021 Terrazas de los Andes Malbec Reserva High Altitude Vineyards Mendoza

Planet Grape

The post 2021 Terrazas de los Andes Malbec Reserva High Altitude Vineyards Mendoza appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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DoorDash is testing rewards for customers who dine out

Restaurant Business

With the new feature, some guests can get DoorDash credits when they check in at certain restaurants.

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2019 Terrazas de los Andes Grand Malbec High Altitude Vineyards Mendoza

Planet Grape

The post 2019 Terrazas de los Andes Grand Malbec High Altitude Vineyards Mendoza appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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Subscription tacos return to Taco Bell as LTO

Restaurant Business

New to the lineup for the Taco Lover's Pass will be a Toasted Breakfast Taco coming on Oct. 12.

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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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Accounting dashboards help keep your restaurant on track

Margin Edge

If you’re in the restaurant business, you know there’s not a lot of downtime. As an operator, you maintain a fast pace to keep everything running smoothly and regardless sometimes things will go wrong. But when it comes to your finances, you literally can’t afford mishaps. That’s where easy-to-understand dashboards can save both time and money. Dashboards translate information into a visual to make data easier for our brains to understand.

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Mendocino Farms plans to deliver sandwiches quicker by drone

Restaurant Business

The fast-casual chain joins a handful of chains that are preparing for a flying food future.