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These are the big menu trends to watch in 2024

Restaurant Business

After scouring dozens of end-of-year industry reports, we gathered the predictions that rose to the top. Here’s what the forecasters say will most impact menus and operations in the year ahead.

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RESTAURANTS CREATING THE FEEL OF MEMBERSHIP

Sante

Doctors, dentists, lawyers, hairdressers, personal trainers, insurance agents, and a plethora of other product and service providers figured it out Continue Reading The post RESTAURANTS CREATING THE FEEL OF MEMBERSHIP appeared first on Santé Magazine.

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8 Best Practices in Restaurant Operations That Will Improve Profits

Sculpture Hospitality

When it comes to running a restaurant, profit margins are notoriously slim and the challenges are vast. In many cases, success hinges on an establishment's ability to deftly balance cost and quality.

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From Consumption to Connection: Restaurant Promotion Trends for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

At the beginning of the year, we like talking about trends. They seem like anchors for the new year. Trends create frameworks to understand where to start and what to focus on. I want to highlight trends in restaurant promotion for 2024. We will discuss how to build customer communication and what aspects to prioritize to make your establishment stand out and thrive.

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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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8 Essential Restaurant Reports for Your Dashboard in 2024

Crunchtime

Every restaurant manager can use these eight reports to help optimize inventory, control labor costs, and maximize profitability to grow in 2024 and beyond.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. Read the first part, here. Looking ahead, we’re focused on strategic, measured expansion and growing profitability. We will also continue to leverage our revamped ‘Restaurant of the Future’ model along with our advanced technology strategy and are eager for this next phase of growth for the company. – F

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Why Zero-Waste Training is Essential for Your Restaurant Team

The Rail

By Indiana Lee, Contributor The success of your restaurant is influenced by a variety of factors. One of these is your attitude to waste. When your staff treats food and other resources inefficiently, it can genuinely impact your ability to continue operating. It’s no wonder, then, that more restaurants are training their staff in zero-waste methods.

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How Restaurants, Retail and Mixed-Use Environments Are Capitalizing on a Surging F&B Market

Modern Restaurant Management

At a time when F&B is a thriving and Americans are spending more than ever dining out, centers need to be vigilant about combating stagnation. Developers should be working closely with their F&B partners to think creatively about ways to reinvest in and refresh their spaces and increase connectivity. For nearly 25 years, Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio has worked to establish itself as a premier mixed-use environment with one of the largest and most influential food & beverage p

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213. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 213 – ZippyApp: the meeting place for hourly job seekers & employers

Restaurant Technology Guys

Zippyapp is the ultimate solution for hiring and retaining the best talent for your restaurant. Whether you need to fill a position quickly, manage your staff schedules, or reward your employees for their performance, Zippyapp has you covered. With Zippyapp, you can post jobs to multiple platforms with one click, track applicants and interviews, and onboard new hires seamlessly.

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Imperial Dade buys a distributor serving the Northwest

Restaurant Business

Insight Distributing is the 77th company to be acquired by Imperial Dade since management was assumed by the Tillis family.

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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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Breaking Down New York State Tips Laws for Restaurant Owners

7 Shifts

New York restaurant owners must maintain compliance with laws and regulations on multiple levels: statewide regulations, federal guidance, and local ordinances. The result is a complex patchwork of laws that varies from place to place. To keep your restaurant compliant (and avoid fees and litigation), it’s important to be aware of the ways New York’s state laws vary from federal and local regulations.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. As we look to 2024, we can expect… Further investments in data, loyalty, and AI will transform how quick service brands build authentic customer engagement Virtual brands unlocking growth potential and emerge as a game-changer for table service and fast-casual operators Bold fintech moves, as the role of payment processo

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1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shift Hours: What’s the Difference?

Sling

If you’re curious about 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift hours, you’re not alone. Many get confused about which shift works when and the times involved. The subject often gets even more clouded because businesses can define these shifts any way they want to. For example, a restaurant that’s open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. may define their shifts like this: 1st shift is from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2nd shift is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 3rd shift is from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

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TGI Friday's closes 36 stores, sells more to Ray Blanchette

Restaurant Business

Blanchette, a former CEO of the chain, will operate the stores as a franchisee. The price he paid was not disclosed.

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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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Breaking Down New York State Tips Laws for Restaurant Owners

7 Shifts

New York restaurant owners must maintain compliance with laws and regulations on multiple levels: statewide regulations, federal guidance, and local ordinances. The result is a complex patchwork of laws that varies from place to place. To keep your restaurant compliant (and avoid fees and litigation), it’s important to be aware of the ways New York’s state laws vary from federal and local regulations.

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Strategies for Financial Stability and Efficiency in Restaurant Supply Chains

Modern Restaurant Management

While commodity shortages, transportation logjams and other disruptions have eased, restaurants and other food service providers continue to apply lessons learned from recent periods of instability to make logistics and resupply processes more nimble and resilient. To minimize service disruptions across restaurant operations, proactive businesses prioritize not just navigating the current economic environment but also preparing for any uncertainties in the future.

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PULL OUT ALL THE STOPS IN 2024

Culinary Cues

Well, 2023 is done – close the books. A new year is upon us and it’s not too early to decide how you’re going to approach it. Will you focus on getting by, sticking to your routines, trying not to rock the boat, and being predictable – OR is it time to shoot for the moon? Regardless of how 2023 turned out for you as a cook, chef, culinary educator, or restaurateur, today is a new day.

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Boston Chef Barbara Lynch shutters three restaurants, sells another two

Restaurant Business

Lynch blames an "uncooperative landlord" for the closures. The reorganization also follows reports last year of a toxic work environment within the group, which now operates three remaining concepts.

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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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13 Benefits of Streamlined Menu Options

Culinary Digital

In the ever-evolving food industry landscape, one concept stands out as a catalyst for operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and improved customer satisfaction: streamlined menu options. Whether you run a bustling kitchen, manage a dynamic catering service, or are involved in any food-related business, your menu choices can significantly impact your organization’s success.

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What Is a Shift Differential, and How Is it Calculated?

Sling

If your business is open more than eight or nine hours, you know how difficult it can be to find team members to work the early morning and late night time slots. But, with a shift differential in place, you may actually find that those hours become the ones everyone clamors for. In this article, we discuss exactly what shift differential pay is and demonstrate how to calculate it so you can make the process work for your business.

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Start the Year Stronger: Tips for a Successful 2024

Get Beyond

For many of us, the new year feels like a fresh opportunity for growth. For others, especially small business owners, the new year can be exhausting. Emerging from a busy shopping season, many of us are just finally coming up for air after the end of a busy year. But that doesn’t mean you can’t start implementing strategies for small business success in 2024 and beyond.

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Why U.S. restaurateurs should heed what's happening in the U.K.

Restaurant Business

Reality Check: Soaring menu prices are expected to cut Britain's population of fish-and-chips joints in half. There's a lesson in there for operators on this side of the Atlantic.

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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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N/A Beer Is Booming. Here Are the Ones to Try.

EATER

The surging N/A beer market has plenty of standout, crave-worthy options. Here are the best nonalcoholic beers to try right now.

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Menu Management Made Easy: A Deep Dive into Restaurant Menu Software

TastyIgniter

Unlock the potential of restaurant menu management with TastyIgniter's insightful blog, 'Menu Management Made Easy.' Delve into the world of restaurant menu software, exploring its vital role in addressing challenges like menu updates, allergen information, and pricing. Discover the advantages of dynamic digital menus, centralized control, and improved marketing strategies, all made simpler through innovative software.

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Pairing White Pessac-Léognan for New Year’s Day

Sante

The white wines of Pessac-Léognan are the perfect pairing for many traditional foods served on New Year’s Day, such as Continue Reading The post Pairing White Pessac-Léognan for New Year’s Day appeared first on Santé Magazine.

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What can restaurants expect from government in 2024?

Restaurant Business

Working Lunch: It promises to be an historic year politically, with plenty of pandering by candidates and action on a slew of issues, from service fees to credit-card processing charges

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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 (American) Cult of Three Crabs Fish Sauce

EATER

How a Thai product made by a California company won the hearts of Korean American cooks As a new immigrant to the U.S. with no family roots to tie me to a region, I was constantly moving to different places , following jobs and opportunities. Whenever I landed in a new city, I sought out the Korean American community to help me settle in. Ajummas would invite me to their homes to talk, ask me how I was doing, whether I had a boyfriend, and how my folks were doing back in Korea.

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Menu Planning with Restaurant Management Software

TastyIgniter

Discover how restaurant management software revolutionizes menu planning in "Menu Planning with Restaurant Management Software." This insightful TastyIgniter blog post explores key features like recipe scaling, seasonal ingredient tracking, cost control, marketing strategies for thematic events like Halloween, and efficient staff and decor management.

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Fathers & Daughters Cellars: Legacy in Every Bottle

Sante

The Fathers & Daughters Cellars, woven into the fabric of California’s Anderson Valley winemaking tradition, is a boutique winery rooted Continue Reading The post Fathers & Daughters Cellars: Legacy in Every Bottle appeared first on Santé Magazine.

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Is this the end of in-house pizza delivery?

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: Two California Pizza Hut operators are getting rid of their own delivery services in advance of the state’s fast-food minimum wage. The potential implications of that move are enormous.

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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.