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Building Resilient and Less-Stress Restaurant Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

For restaurants, sustainable business SOPs enhance day-to-day efficiency and contribute to long-term success by optimizing resource use and reducing costs. By clearly assigning and documenting tasks, you help staff members know what’s expected of them, ultimately leading to smoother operations and less stress during busy shifts.

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Smalls Sliders, Karl Strauss Brewing among chains making leadership moves

Restaurant Business

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 20, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Staff illustration Clint Penfield, Smalls Sliders Clint Penfield is the new chief operating officer at Smalls Sliders. Austin Green, Soulmans Bar-B-Que The 20-unit Soulman’s Bar-B-Que, based in Dallas, has made a number of leadership promotions.

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Olive Garden sales surge on delivery and free take-home meals

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Consumers want to go out and spend their hard-earned money, and we think we’re taking some wallet share from fast food and fast casual.” Also on Friday, Darden announced a slew of leadership changes at several of its brands. Sign up to receive texts from Restaurant Business on news and insights that matter to your brand.

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Panera Bread brings in a transformation strategist to aid its turnaround

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Copeland, who served previously as senior vice president, business services domain lead at global energy company World Kinect, is tasked with managing the strategic execution of Panera’s three-year growth plan, driving “business model clarity” that the company said will be instrumental as the brand transforms. and Canada. Sign up here.

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Former Red Robin CEO G.J. Hart joins food-and-games investment company Emerging

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Hart joins food-and-games investment company Emerging The Chicago-based company is behind Puttshack, F1 Arcade, Flight Club and the upcoming Poolhouse. The growth capital firm behind the food-and-games brands Puttshack, F1 Arcade and Flight Club has added more restaurant industry firepower to its leadership team.

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How Restaurants Can Drive Profits and Growth During a Perfect Storm

Modern Restaurant Management

Soaring prices, continued supply chain disruptions, and ongoing staffing shortages are creating a perfect storm for restaurants. Food and labor costs are elevated and expected to remain high in 2022 , negatively impacting restaurants’ profit margins. To maximize your existing resources: Reduce food waste.

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Experience Is the Best Teacher: Five Things My Father — and Hard Times — Have Taught Me About Leadership in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

I grew up learning the business from the best restaurateur I know — my father, T.J. Throughout his career, which included owning and operating several more restaurant concepts and other service businesses, he spent decades leading his teams through many highs and lows. franchisees. Never Take Advantage of the Guest. Get Better.