Rocket Fuel
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Strategies for ensuring DSPs never give your restaurant a time out by Tom Meyer Your restaurant’s customer loyalty is like water in a bucket: attractive promotions fill it, but operational flaws create leaks that drain the loyalty away. Last year was a tough one for all restaurant brands. Consumer cutbacks hurt the industry as a whole, but QSRs took a particularly big hit.
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
We can expect to see a prolonged period of higher egg prices through the Easter and well into 2025, according to a repor t from CoBank. While this can be largely attributed to supply challenges associated with bird flu which has affected nearly 100 million egg-laying hens since 2022, it's not the only factor. The report found demand for eggs has skyrocketed , with per capita consumption growing 20 percent from 2016-2019.
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Sculpture Hospitality
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Lets be real upselling at a bar isnt about strong-arming customers into overpriced drinks. Its about guiding them toward choices theyll love while giving your bottom line a nice boost.
Goliath Consulting
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Running multi-unit restaurants demands more than exceptional food and serviceit requires sophisticated financial leadership to ensure long-term success. While a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides valuable expertise, many restaurant groups find that a fractional CFO offers a more cost-effective solution without compromising on financial guidance.
Advertiser: Paycor
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.
Culinary Cues
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
There are many choices in life, one road vs. another, good vs. great, mediocre vs. acceptable, truth vs. lies we choose to move towards one or the other and live with those decisions. In business, those choices can lead to success or failure, prominence of subservience, profit or loss. At times the choices may seem insignificant but where customers are concerned nothing is insignificant.
TastyIgniter
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
Master multi-channel marketing for your food business with expert insights on leveraging restaurant social media, email campaigns, SMS promotions, and digital marketing. Learn how to engage customers, boost loyalty, and drive sales with a unified, data-driven strategy.
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Restaurant Den
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Want to start a food business? From private chefs to opening a commercial kitchen, these 10 creative ideas show theres a niche for every food entrepreneur. The post 10 Creative Food Business Ideas (That Arent Restaurants) appeared first on Restaurant Den.
ChowNow
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Applying new technology to your restaurants operations is exciting, but integrating it always comes with one immediate hurdle: getting your staff up to speed. In this article, youll discover how training your restaurant staff on new systems doesnt have to be a big ordeal, slowing down service for guests and costing you money. Yes, it does take time, but not as much as youd think, so long as you follow these seven stepsyour team will learn faster, retain information better, and not disrupt busine
Crunchtime
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Popeyes has built a devoted fan base and cemented its place in fast-food history. With plans to expand to more than 4,200 locations across the U.S. and Canada by 2028, the QSR brand is focused on strategic operational growth. Devin Games, Popeyes Vice President of Operations Services, is a key driver of this expansion initiative who brings deep franchisee experience and a data-driven approach to operational excellence.
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Better food safety has never been more in reach, thanks to advancements in traceability standards and technology. With the January 20, 2026 compliance deadline for the U.S. FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Rule 204 approaching, restaurant operators stand to gain improved confidence in the safety and quality of the food they serve. While the rule targets all links in the supply chain such as manufacturers and distributors, its ripple effects can empower restaurants to respond more
Advertiser: Paycor
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.
EATER
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
hadynyah/Getty Images A local food expert provides the ideal culinary tour of Sri Lanka, from the islands palm tree-lined beaches to its rolling highland tea plantations Floating just below the southern tip of India, Sri Lanka is a stunningly verdant island cloaked in jungles. Roads lace their way around rice paddies, curry leaf plants and pandan groves sprout in backyards, 800 miles of shoreline teem with crabs and prawns, and coconuts are ubiquitous.
ChowNow
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Increasing your restaurants online order volume doesnt have to feel like an impossible task. In fact, its going to be a lot easier than you think, and there are steps you can take starting today that will give you real results by tomorrow. In this guide, well walk through seven practical ways to boost your restaurants online order volume. Youll learn how to: Make your website easier to use Improve your restaurants online visibility so more customers find you Offer rewards to create more repeat c
Restaurant Business
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
The casual-dining chain has hired a law firm to prepare a filing, Bloomberg reported. The chain has been struggling for years.
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Are you ready to unlock the real secret to building wealth in the restaurant industry? It’s probably not what you think, and it might even be easier than what you’re doing now. Every story deserves an unforgettable ending. In 2018, I opened a self-serve tap house and sports bar called Auggie’s Draft Room. Of all the concepts I’ve brought to life, this one stands out as my most successful.
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.
EATER
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Lille Allen Restaurants across India, Nepal, and Bhutan are taking inspiration from mountain communities, where foraging, preservation, and centuries-old culinary traditions provide great meals in challenging conditions Its a balmy afternoon in Darwa, a small village in the foothills of the Himalayas, in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. My husband and I have traveled over 1,000 miles from our home in Mumbai for a single meal: a 14-course tasting menu at Indias hottest dining destination, Na
ChowNow
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
The restaurant industry is going mobile, and restaurant apps are at the center of this transformation. If your business isnt keeping up with the changes, you risk falling behind and not meeting modern customer expectations. Diners want the convenience of ordering, booking, and engaging with their favorite restaurants straight from their phones. For operators, restaurant apps mean higher sales, greater customer retention, and smoother day-to-day operations.
The Rail
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
By Paola Sanchez, Contributor A restaurants ambiance plays a vital role in shaping the customer experience. Guests dont just visit for the food; they come for the atmosphere, the mood, and the overall dining experience. One of the best ways to keep your restaurant fresh and inviting is by embracing seasonal decor trends. By incorporating thoughtful design changes throughout the year, you can create an environment that feels welcoming, relevant, and aligned with the seasons aesthetics.
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
When doors close , windows of opportunity open with vacant real estate providing new homes for growing F&B brands. According to the hospitality experts at Washington D.C.-based architecture and design firm / /3877, newly-available real estate offers prime locations and cheaper rent for fast casual restaurants such as taco shops and upscale burger joints.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Restaurant Business
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
About 17% of Bloomin's headquarters staff were affected. The company cited industry headwinds and a need to realign after refranchising its operations in Brazil.
ChowNow
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Third-party delivery apps start out as a convenient way to reach new customers, but they always take a significant chunk of your profits. While these platforms do bring in orders, they also come with the price of high commission fees, loss of customer data, and a weaker connection between you and your guests. By encouraging diners to order directly, you can keep more of your hard-earned revenue, build stronger relationships with customers, and ensure better service from start to finish.
SpotOn
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
San Francisco , February 17, 2025 — Independent restaurant operators are bracing for another tough year as inflation, labor costs and economic uncertainty continue to squeeze profit margins, according to early insights from SpotOn ’s upcoming 2025 Independent Restaurant Financial Report, set to launch on March 3, 2025. SpotOn, a leading software and payments provider for restaurants, surveyed 200 independent restaurant operators across the U.S. revealing the top financial pressures
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
"These tariffs could deeply affect the food service and hospitality industries on both sides of the border," Alex Thalassinos, President of Silverware POS, one of the first tech providers dedicated to Canada’s hospitality industry, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. Operators would see increased prices in their supply chain, resulting in rising costs to their guests as well.
Advertiser: Paycor
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.
Restaurant Business
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
The fast-food chicken chain is moving its corporate headquarters to Plano, Texas, and is telling all remote workers to relocate to the cities in which their work is based.
EATER
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Hooters closed dozens of locations in the summer of 2024. | Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images Hooters is reportedly in talks about a bankruptcy filing It seems that another major chain might be ready to bite the dust: Bloomberg reported today that Hooters, the countrys most famous breastaurant, is in talks with law firm Ropes & Gray to prepare a bankruptcy filing, according to sources close to the situation.
Culinary Digital
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Winter weather means warmer cycle menus The start of a New Year means many things to many people, but one thing it means for everyone is winter weather. Depending on where you are, it may even mean bitterly cold winter storms (1). Every industrys food services have different requirements and needs, but we all get cold. If your food service management hasnt already adjusted your menus to include piping hot drinks, warm soups, and other wintertime comfort foods, now is the time to be ready for any
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
We can expect to see a prolonged period of higher egg prices through the Easter and well into 2025, according to a repor t from CoBank. While this can be largely attributed to supply challenges associated with bird flu which has affected nearly 100 million egg-laying hens since 2022, it's not the only factor. The report found demand for eggs has skyrocketed , with per capita consumption growing 20 percent from 2016-2019.
Advertiser: Paycor
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.
Restaurant Business
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
The fast-casual chain is once again showcasing career opportunities and benefits in its seasonal push to expand its workforce, with the help of a hiring bot named "Ava Cado.
Rocket Fuel
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Better Loss Prevention in 2025 Three steps QSRs can take right now for easier workflow and better results by Rachel Auer As we enter a new year, loss prevention continues to be one of the most popular topics of conversation among QSR owners. Yet, many seem to still be grappling with some fundamental questions on the subject: How do you define loss prevention?
EATER
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Lille Allen/Eater Whether its simmered in curries or milk for ice cream, lemongrass provides a citrusy punch to everything it touches In warm climates with plenty of sun, lemongrass grows like a weed. Such is the case in my moms backyard in Los Angeles, where the bushy tropical grass stands over three feet tall. If you find yourself in this scenario, with an armful of fragrant lemongrass, you might ask yourself, What can I do with all of this?
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Have you ever received an enticing discount text promotion from a restaurant, only to discover you’re logged out of your account, or the link takes you to an app you don’t have? That inconvenience can be enough to stop you from ordering. What if you could remove that friction from your customer experience? The next generation of messaging technology makes it possible, allowing people to order seamlessly from the text itself while still receiving an immersive brand experience.
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.
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