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LA Is a Taco City: The Street Vendors That Mobilized to Feed First Responders

EATER

Teddys Red Tacos and Carnitas Los Gabrieles asked social media followers were they could direct their relief efforts

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How Restaurants Can Manage Food Costs During Disruptions

Modern Restaurant Management

Experts have deemed recovery from the pandemic “complete ,” but a new set of challenges has emerged for restaurants: labor shortages, disrupted supply chains, and extreme weather. Amid these potential disruptions, operators need a fresh approach to managing food costs. Here are seven strategies to boost adaptability and resilience while safeguarding the bottom line.

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11 Key Benefits of a Restaurant Inventory Management System

Sculpture Hospitality

Discover the benefits of a restaurant inventory management system, from reducing waste to boosting profits. Learn how to simplify your operations.

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Dry January and the Rise of No-Alcohol “Bars” Among Gen Z

Goliath Consulting

Dry January, the month-long challenge encouraging individuals to abstain from alcohol, has grown in popularity over the years. While originally a personal wellness trend, it has now become a social and cultural movement. One of the key drivers behind its rise is Gen Z, a generation that is redefining how we think about drinkingand socializing. Unlike previous generations, Gen Z is prioritizing health, mindfulness, and meaningful connections.

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10 HR Metrics for 2025: HR Data Toolkit

The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!

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THE RESTAURANT MVP

Culinary Cues

This is a time of the year when many invest personal effort in speculating who will win the honors as NFL Most Valuable Player. Sure, there are always a few players who truly stand out and supporters are quick to point to a portfolio of statistics to lend credibility to their choice. Although egos might be polished for some and disappointment constantly expressed when your choice is overlooked, the reality is that no one person on a team can take full credit for the success of the whole, nor can

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Shifting into Soup Mode and Streamlining Operations at Soup’d Up

SpotOn

Restaurants weren’t always about exclusive reservations and expertly fused small plates. The origin of the English word “restaurant” comes from the French verb restaurer, which means “to restore oneself.” Renee Gordon is no historian. But as a chef with 40 years of professional kitchen experience, she’s well-versed in the history of restaurants and the role they’ve played in the community over time.

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USDA report finds Boar's Head listeria outbreak was due to poor sanitation practices

The Salt

A report released by the Department of Agriculture found that poor sanitation practices at a Boar's Head facility in Virginia contributed to the largest listeria outbreak since 2011.

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Women in Restaurant Tech: How Employee Development Fuels Shake Shack’s Plans to Triple its Locations

Crunchtime

Although women account for more than half of the workforce, their presence in executive leadership remains limited in the restaurant industry. Shake Shack's Chief People Officer Diane Neville is leading the charge to change this through innovative development programs and mentorship initiatives. Neville joined a panel during Crunchtimes Ops Summit 2024 to share key insights into growth strategies and fostering effective internal development.

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How to Build a Transparent Supply Chain for Your Restaurant

Wasserstrom

Building a transparent supply chain is no longer a niche pursuit, but a fundamental imperative for value-conscious restaurant operators in 2025. The industrys growing demand for transparency drives the need for ethical sourcing building a supply chain that prioritizes responsible practices throughout, from farm and factory to fork. Responsible consumers want to know […] The post How to Build a Transparent Supply Chain for Your Restaurant appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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Make or Break: Managing the Media’s Role in Food Recalls

Modern Restaurant Management

In a recall crisis, the media can be your greatest ally or your worst enemy – it all comes down to how you manage the message. With food recalls at a five year high , there’s (understandably!) increased consumer demand for real-time information about these incidents. The media can be incredibly valuable in distributing updates to the public and other key stakeholders, but if the information they have is inaccurate or sensationalized, it’s not helpful in protecting public health

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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.

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Tips & Resources for Restaurants Impacted by LA Wildfires

SpotOn

The January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires are some of the most destructive in California history. While the physical damage is still being assessed, there is no way to fully capture the scope of the loss. Los Angelenos have lost loved ones, homes, and businesses that were the result of a life’s work.  In time LA will rebuild, though these scars will remain.

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This Seaweed Company Is Bringing the Diverse Ingredient to Indian Kitchens

EATER

Pivoting from conservation to wild seaweed harvesting, an ecologist sells the delicious algae to chefs. Seaweed company The Good Ocean is the first business in India that harvests wild seaweed and sells it to chefs across the country that are integrating the sustainable algae into traditional dishes. A lot of people think Im coming to the tide pools to harvest mussels or oysters, recounts founder and ecologist Gabriella DCruz.

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Understanding and Enhancing the Customer Dining Journey

The Restaurant Group

Every great dining experience starts with a well-thought-out customer journey. This guide will walk you through the stages, benefits, and strategies to ensure your restaurant is a place people rave about and return to time and again. Introduction The restaurant customer journey is like a story where every touchpoint mattersfrom the first impression to the last goodbye.

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How Will GLP-1s Change Restaurant Menus?

Modern Restaurant Management

The increased use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy is providing profit opportunities for restaurants and other industries, according to Circana's The Ripple Effect of GLP-1s, Today and In the Future. The report revealed how users exhibit shifting purchasing habits over time, with weight-loss users making fewer food and beverage purchases during the first three months of use, and returning closer to benchmark levels by the end of the first year of use.

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The Funding Recipe for Your Restaurant – A Guide To Growing Your Business

Fuel your restaurant’s success with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Running a restaurant comes with unique financial challenges, from managing seasonal fluctuations to covering unexpected expenses like equipment repairs or ingredient shortages. This guide dives into fast, flexible financing options for restaurant owners. Discover how to bridge cash flow gaps, fund expansions, or navigate slow seasons without compromising service quality.

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Menu Engineering: Free Worksheet + Tips for a More Profitable Menu

SpotOn

According to a Gallup poll, guests only look at your menu for 109 seconds before ordering. Menu engineering uses real data to show you which items are the most profitable and should be your main focus. It also reveals which ones are dragging you down and need to be removed. See how your menu items are performing with our free menu engineering worksheet.

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These Food-Related Brands Are Helping Folks Impacted by the LA Fires

EATER

Volunteers receive donations for fire victims at the Pasadena Community Job Center in Pasadena, California, on January 14, 2025. | Photo by Zoe Meyers/AFP via Getty Images Graza, Gelsons, HexClad, and more brands are providing cookware, meals, and donations As the Los Angeles wildfires continue to burn, the resilience of Angelenos and the folks who love them has also shown up in full force via GoFundMes , local restaurants food aid efforts, and myriad other donation opportunities.

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The business insurance market in Los Angeles was brutal. Then came the wildfires

Restaurant Business

California was already a challenging insurance market because of fire risk. The ongoing crisis is only expected to make it worse.

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Making Your Food Delivery Business More Sustainable

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2023, a study carried out in Europe and North America took a much closer look at delivery sustainability. The results demonstrated that online consumers seek delivery services from providers committed to carbon-neutral processes. This trend of seeking out a more sustainable process of e-commerce related to food goods is not going away anytime soon.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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267. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 267 – Revolutionizing Beverages: The Story of Sidework’s Game-Changing Innovation

Restaurant Technology Guys

In today’s fast-paced world, the restaurant industry is constantly evolving. With new technologies emerging daily, businesses strive to elevate their service quality and optimize operations.

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Where to Buy Truffles, Bonbons, and Fancy Chocolate for Valentine’s Day

EATER

Francky Knapp 17 chocolate shops where you can find the best Valentines Day gift there is I am an avowed supporter of Valentines Day not because I have a particularly rosy-eyed view of love and friendships, although Im also pro those things. But Im really here for the chocolate, which on Valentines Day, deservedly takes pride of place, conversation hearts and luxury vegetable bouquets notwithstanding.

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Restaurants greet 2025 with optimism and anxiety

Restaurant Business

Consumer confidence is improving and other economic indicators are trending up, operators said at this years ICR conference. But traffic remains a challenge.

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Can Your Food Delivery Business Be More Sustainable?

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2023, a study carried out in Europe and North America took a much closer look at delivery sustainability. The results demonstrated that online consumers seek delivery services from providers committed to carbon-neutral processes. This trend of seeking out a more sustainable process of e-commerce related to food goods is not going away anytime soon.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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The Board: January 2025

Margin Edge

This month we look at: a deep dive into cauliflower prices, what statistics to track for success, tips for making social media marketing videos, inflation and national restaurant sales trends from December.

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Malibu and Pacific Palisades Restaurants Face an Uncertain Future Amid the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires

EATER

Restaurant owners and operators share real-time news on reopening and rebuilding in their neighborhoods

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Captain D's to bring American-style fish and chips to London

Restaurant Business

The fried seafood chain has signed its first franchise deal for Europe with plans to bring 20 units to the United Kingdom. Will Brits get hushpuppies and sweet tea?

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Make High-Traffic Times More Profitable with These Payment Optimization Tips

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry continued to grow in 2024 with sales forecasted to top $1 trillion for the first time in history, according to the National Restaurant Association’s 2024 State of the Restaurant Industry report. As consumers continue to frequent dining establishments near and far, payment optimization is a great way for restauranteurs to boost their bottom lines and drive growth during high-traffic seasons and beyond.

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2025 Payroll Calendar Templates (Biweekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly)

Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!

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The 2024 Restaurant Industry Trends: A Year in Review

Black Box Intelligence

DECEMBER: BY THE NUMBERS (Y-O-Y) -0.3% Comp Sales -3.2% Comp Traffic Best Region: New England Best Segment: Family Dining Best Cuisine: Breakfast Worst Region: NY-NJ Worst Segment: Fast Casual Worst Cuisine: Sandwich The December 2024 Restaurant Industry Trends + A Year in Review 2024 saw many ups and downs. The numbers for December are finally in. So, how did the restaurant industry fare?

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Yearning for Heritage Cookware? Le Creuset Is Up to 50 Percent Off Right Now

EATER

Francky Knapp Some of the best cookware sales sneak in right after the holidays Le Creuset is an undisputed classic in the category of clout-worthy cookware, and it has quietly launched a gargantuan winter sale. For a limited time only, per the site , you can secure some of the brands heritage cookware for up to 50 percent off (my theory, as someone who tirelessly reports on deals, deals, deals, is that the brand is getting a leg up on some spring inventory cleaning).

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Fire the CEO at your own risk

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: Excessive management turnover at companies can create their own set of problems as new executives look to make their mark. The restaurant industry is loaded with examples.

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Space Optimization Techniques for Urban Restaurants

The Rail

By Jordan Matthews, Contributor Urban restaurants often have limited space, making it critical to maximize every inch for efficiency and comfort. Space optimization techniques can improve operations and enhance the dining experience. These methods offer practical ways to manage space constraints without major renovations. Assess Your Space for Hidden Potential Conducting a strategic and thorough layout assessment is the first step to optimizing your restaurants space.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.