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5 Tips for Pizza Restaurant Inventory Management

Sculpture Hospitality

Inventory makes up a significant portion of a pizza restaurant’s total expenses, next to rent, utilities and labor cost. Yet your inventory shouldn’t just be viewed as an expense, it’s an investment into the profitability of your business.

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The Effects of Inflation on Restaurants and How to Combat Decreased Demand

Modern Restaurant Management

While 2021 was the year of the comeback for restaurants, 2022 is proving to be a very different story. Record-high inflation is hitting consumers from every angle – gas, groceries, rent – and restaurants tend to be the first place they cut spending. Restaurant traffic, while recovering and up nine percent in 2021 compared to 2020, is still 4 percent below pre-pandemic levels, with smaller chains and independent restaurants down by nine percent, according to a study by The NPD Group.

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Goliath Consulting Group Welcomes Chef Christopher Gianino to Our New Nashville Office

Goliath Consulting

Welcome to the team, Christopher Gianino! Goliath Consulting Group is a full-service restaurant consultancy based in Atlanta, GA, for those new to our business. We are committed to our range of client services, and welcome Christopher to the team as our Chef Consultant to help us towards our goal of allowing us to focus our efforts on existing and new clients in Nashville, TN, and Louisville, KY areas.

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Social Media’s Coolest Bakers Are Going All in on Fruity, Floral Dome Cakes

EATER

Kassie Mendieta/I Bake Mistakes. Whimsical yet organic, these rounded confections are a treat to behold A cake from the Chicago-based baker Dream Cake Test Kitchen looks like something out of a Dr. Seuss landscape: Flowers poke out like Truffula trees, and halved fruit protrudes like glowing orbs. “I like to create environments that you think you saw, but you’re not sure where,” says Hyun Jung Jun, an artist who has made cakes under the Dream Cake name since 2020.

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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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Understanding land succession in Kenyan coffee production

Perfect Daily Grind

Kenya is Africa’s fifth-largest coffee producer and is renowned for its high-quality arabica production. This is thanks to the country’s high altitudes and rich soils, as well as the hard work of an estimated 800,000 Kenyan coffee farmers. However, the country faces a number of issues, including an ageing coffee farmer population, which is causing a generational gap to form, as younger generations are becoming increasingly disinterested in coffee production.

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Account for ‘The Invisible Guest’ Phenomenon

Modern Restaurant Management

Smart Ways to Integrate the Delivery App Experience into Your Food Service Model. When a food historian someday drafts a history of how the restaurant industry survived the pandemic, food delivery apps will arise as one of the heroes of that story. After all, delivery apps and take-away service were the true lifelines of lockdown. They accounted for more than 80 percent of all restaurant transactions during those days.

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Restaurant Finances: Trends Every Restaurant CFO Should Be Monitoring in 2022

Black Box Intelligence

What Are Restaurant Finances? Tracking restaurant finances is one of the best ways restaurants have to monitor their success. And the idea that it is important to track metrics that have a significant bearing on your restaurant revenue may seem a bit straightforward. But it is not only important because this data can be used to ensure that your restaurant keeps generating positive restaurant revenue, but also because it can be used to compare your financial performance with the rest of the resta

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Hospo Reset’s Product of the Week

Ken Burgin

Every week in the Hospo Reset Newsletter, we share a product or service that’s caught our eye – for kitchen & beverage management, staffing, facilities management, marketing and overall productivity. This is not an endorsement, please do your own assessment of suitability for your business. Here’s the list so far, and it’s updated every month.

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Big Crowds, Not Enough Staff

Modern Restaurant Management

It has been an incredible couple of years. COVID shut down the hospitality industry from March of 2020 to mid-2021. Gradually, states let operations resume, but no matter where you are, we are all now in the same boat: no staff! In my last article I discussed how robots will transform our industry in a big way, but that is a few years off. We must develop some strategies to deal with today’s reality of lack of staff.

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Labor Laws for Breaks: What Employers Need to Know

Sling

Labor laws for breaks can be confusing. If you’re an employer, you have to abide by and enforce the regulations that apply to your business. If the breaks are shorter than the allotted amount of time, you have to pay the employees for that time (which could affect overtime). If the breaks are over a certain amount of time, you don’t have to pay the employees but they can’t do any work.

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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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THE FREEDOM TO CREATE

Culinary Cues

The symbolism of July 4 th is apparent in the arts that are rewarding to those who create and those who receive what they have to offer. Music, painting, sculpture, literature, drama, and cooking provide an outlet for expression by the craftsperson or artist and a world of discovery for those who appreciate what they see, hear, feel, or taste. Most of us have come to expect that these avenues of expression will be available, but that is not always the case.

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Little Known Beer Facts: Belgian Golden Strong Ale

Bottleneck Management

We hope to be able to teach you something new about your favorite pours and encourage you to try new ones with this series exploring different beer styles. Cheers! Style Spotlight . Belgian Golden Strong Ale. Overall Taste: A pale, strong Belgian ale that is more fruity and hoppy than spicy. Complex and delicate, with a dry finish, light body, and high carbonation to accentuate the yeast and hop character.

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Pros and Cons of Open Kitchens in Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

The open kitchen concept has become one of the biggest trends in the restaurant industry. When people walk into a restaurant, food transparency is what matters the most. An open kitchen makes the understanding of the whole food production process really simple. However, it is still a matter of discussion whether an open kitchen is good from an operational standpoint or not.

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Podcast 20: Building Community Support for your Local Cafe

Ken Burgin

Every cafe owner likes the idea of building ‘community support’ and having loyal local customers, but how do you make this happen? Ken Burgin interviewed Mike Matich from Crooked Spire Cafe in Perth, about how he’s built strong local support in his area. What makes it a place that appeals to everyone in the community, from street people to tradies, families and office workers – including the local Member of Parliament?

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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How to choose a business structure for a new restaurant

OpenTable

Deciding how to structure a business can be overwhelming and confusing. Getting an attorney involved is the best way to help sort through the pros and cons of each structure, as there is no one way that works best. The business structure choose will affect the following aspects of a restaurant: The amount of taxes you will pay. The extent to which you and your partners/investors are held personally responsible for debt incurred by your restaurant (liability).

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Restaurant Finances: Trends Every Restaurant CFO Should Be Monitoring in 2022

Black Box Intelligence

What Are Restaurant Finances? Tracking restaurant finances is one of the best ways restaurants have to monitor their success. And the idea that it is important to track metrics that have a significant bearing on your restaurant revenue may seem a bit straightforward. But it is not only important because this data can be used to ensure that your restaurant keeps generating positive restaurant revenue, but also because it can be used to compare your financial performance with the rest of the resta

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Activists Crash Brett Kavanaugh’s Dinner at a D.C. Morton’s

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 Designing Curated Experiences – a Conversation with Vanshika Wadhwa of Fio Restaurants  

The Restaurant Times

Vanshika Wadhwa is a young restaurant entrepreneur and a force behind the upcoming brand – Fio Pop. A design enthusiast by heart, Vanshika has jumped into the family business to take the legacy forward. . In Conversation with Vanshika Wadhwa, Co-founder, and Partner at Fio Restaurants. In this exclusive interview with The Restaurant Times, Vanshika Wadhwa, Co-founder, and Partner, of Fio Restaurants, takes us through her journey as a restaurant entrepreneur, business challenges, and her ta

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Sea Bird Rogers CreekVineyard Sonoma 2018 Chardonnay

Sante

Rich aromas of white peach, pear, and apple blossoms. Refreshing on the palate, with cool climate notes of green apple, Continue Reading.

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How to respond to a negative customer review

Black Box Intelligence

In this digital age, reviews are everything for your business. Latest studies show that up to 97% of people aged 18-34 check online reviews before visiting a new restaurant, cafe or hotel. And almost 90% of people pay attention to how business owners respond to reviews. By replying to negative reviews, a company shows that it actually cares about the customer’s opinion and that they will use this feedback to improve where necessary.

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My Favorite Fried Chicken Is Made for Eating on the Go 

EATER

Taiwanese fried chicken, also known as yan su ji. | Wonho Frank Lee/Eater. An after-school snack that tastes like teenage freedom This post originally appeared on July 2, 2022, in Stephanie Wu’s newsletter, “From the Editor,” a roundup of the most vital news and stories in the food world. Read the archives and subscribe now. The place where I fell in love with fried chicken doesn’t exist anymore.

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Empower Your Retail Associates With Clienteling

MadMobile

The retail landscape has undergone massive disruptions, partly due to the vastness of online shopping. As the move to the digital space intensifies, and the competition grows by the day, brands must quickly identify ways to stand out from the crowd.

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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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Restaurant profit margin calculator: Know your restaurant’s wealth

Rocket Fuel

The goal of your restaurant, just like any other business, is to make a profit. Yet restaurants are different from other businesses – so standard benchmarks only go so far if you want to calculate how much profit your restaurant could be made based on the many different costs associated with running your stores. We’ll look at all of the factors that affect your profit margins, and then you can use our restaurant revenue calculator to see where you have opportunities to improve.

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How to respond to a negative customer review

Black Box Intelligence

In this digital age, reviews are everything for your business. Latest studies show that up to 97% of people aged 18-34 check online reviews before visiting a new restaurant, cafe or hotel. And almost 90% of people pay attention to how business owners respond to reviews. By replying to negative reviews, a company shows that it actually cares about the customer’s opinion and that they will use this feedback to improve where necessary.

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This Strawberries and Cream Slab Cake Makes the Perfect Traveling Companion

EATER

Celeste Noche/Eater. As sturdy as it is summery, this cake is a welcome addition to any gathering From personal experience, I’ve found that making a beautiful dessert is only half the battle in a place like New York. The real test is getting it across the city to its desired destination in one piece, and doing everything possible to avoid the worst possible scenario: dropping it on the ground.

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Can a Restaurant be an LLC: Everything You Need to Know

Restaurant Accounting

When you’re starting a new restaurant business, it’s essential to know what your options are. For example, some business owners operate as sole proprietorships, and others choose to incorporate. But what about LLCs? Can restaurants be LLCs? If you’re considering opening a restaurant, you might consider going the LLC route. You’ll want to read on […] The post Can a Restaurant be an LLC: Everything You Need to Know first appeared on The Restaurant CFO.

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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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The Dozen – Blanc Slate

Sante

A bouquet of Sauvignon Blancs - mostly from Chile, all under $30.

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How to Open a Corporate Cafeteria for Your Employees

Lavu

It’s time for the American lunch break to make a comeback. For too long, workers have cut back on their lunch breaks. They eat at … How to Open a Corporate Cafeteria for Your Employees Read More ». The post How to Open a Corporate Cafeteria for Your Employees appeared first on iPad Point of Sale System for Restaurants, Bars & More.

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Why Can’t the Biggest Name in Fried Chicken Break Through in Los Angeles?

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Can a Restaurant be an LLC: Everything You Need to Know

Restaurant Accounting

When you’re starting a new restaurant business, it’s essential to know what your options are. For example, some business owners operate as sole proprietorships, and others choose to incorporate. But what about LLCs? Can restaurants be LLCs? If you’re considering opening a restaurant, you might consider going the LLC route. You’ll want to read on […].

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.