Culinary Cues

AUGUST 11, 2025

The same holds true in the kitchen – CLEAN is a lifestyle, not a just a goal. [] THE PHYSICAL MENU IS IMPORTANT: This is you most important in-house advertising. Your story should be evident through the ambience, the menu items, the way that service staff act, and how they present what you are all about. This is paramount.

Back of House

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 13, 2025

I didn’t want this sticker popping up in my emoji menu every time I scrolled through, but no matter what I tried, I couldn’t get rid of it. The Leadership Shift: How to Adapt and Engage Gen Z in Hospitality Every generation faces its own set of stereotypes. " None taken.

Leadership

ChowNow

MAY 2, 2025

This lack of clarity leads to some of the most common early missteps: pricing that doesnt cover food costs, a restaurants concept that doesnt resonate with the neighborhood, or a menu that doesnt match what customers want. Before you do anything like sign a lease or hire your wait staff, take the time to do real market research.

Email Marketing

Restaurant Business

JUNE 27, 2025

The pandemic was in full swing, and we got really busy, like 300-400 DMs whenever we dropped a menu,” he said. The first three hires were software engineers that helped create a proprietary tech stack for the bagel shops. “In There are a few sweet treats on the menu, and there’s a whole coffee program. We’d sell out.

Fast Casual

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media Social media has reshaped how restaurants connect with guests, offering instant access to specials, menu highlights, and community events. Beyond logistics, the biggest transformation has been in leadership.

Front of House

Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

As Shake Shack continues to grow globally, we’re always looking for ways to bring exciting, internationally inspired flavors to our menu,” said Jim Frisch, the fast casual’s director of culinary & commercialization, in a statement. This shake was originally created for the UAE, inspired by the viral chocolate pistachio trend in Dubai.

Bar

Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

The of-the-moment menu updates are part of sweeping rebrands at the two chains under owner Ascent Hospitality Management. With the new identity set, Ascent then turned to the chain’s menu. Alongside the new menu, the chain has developed a new restaurant design that will serve as a blueprint for future openings.

Fast Casual

Restaurant Business

JUNE 25, 2025

Signaling change to come, Panera Bread on Wednesday announced the hire of Nikka Copeland as the new senior vice president of the newly created office of transformation & strategy. Fast-casual Panera Bread has been going through significant change over the past two years, with multiple board and leadership changes. Photo: Shutterstock.

Leadership

The Rail

APRIL 14, 2025

By Tracie Johnson, Contributor Running a restaurant requires more than just a good idea, a great menu, and determination. Hiring and Training Employees for Business Growth Effective scaling of operations calls on a qualified and committed workforce.

Small Business

Goliath Consulting

APRIL 18, 2025

Hiring for personality, providing empathy-based training, and empowering staff to go the extra mile all contribute to a strong hospitality culture. Its the warmth, the personalization, and the extra touches that create memorable moments. Creating a Culture of Hospitality Hospitality starts from the top down.

Hospitality

The Rail

JUNE 11, 2025

Include key milestones like finalizing the lease, completing renovations, hiring staff, ordering equipment, and doing test runs of your menu. Hire and Train the Right Team Staff can make or break your new restaurant. The right team brings your vision to life, while the wrong hires can lead to poor reviews and high turnover.

Management

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 13, 2025

JAB hired bankers to attract new investors as it considers an IPO for the coffee and food to-go chain. The chain will slash prices by around 5 yuan on frappuccinos, tea lattes, and other selected menu options as consumers become more price-conscious. The BoP auction will take place on 6 August.

2025

Restaurant Business

JUNE 24, 2025

Continue to Site >>> Menu Does Chipotle have a structural problem? 24, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The flexibility of the menu remains a key strength for Chipotle. Chipotle’s biggest strength, by a long shot, is the imminent flexibility of its menu. By Jonathan Maze on Jun. Photo: Shutterstock.

Fast Casual

Restaurant Business

JUNE 24, 2025

Continue to Site >>> Menu Former Red Robin CEO G.J. 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. By Lisa Jennings on Jun. Photo: Shutterstock. He is currently a board member at Portillo’s and Dutch Bros.

Leadership

Restaurant Business

JULY 25, 2025

market Subway names Jonathan Fitzpatrick CEO The late chef Michael Chiarello's estate files lawsuit to prevent alleged hostile takeover of assets by investors Leadership BJ’s Restaurants, Shake Shack, Bonchon and more make executive moves Executive Summary: Here are the latest leadership changes in the restaurant industry.

Leadership

Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

Its complicated Premium Technology From acqui-hire to vaporware: The new restaurant tech ABCs Listen to your daily news: RB Podcasts New episodes weekdays Restaurant Daily A Deeper Dive Menu Talk The Week in Restaurants Working Lunch More on this Topic Financing How is Roark Capitals track record?

Leadership

The Restaurant Group

MAY 3, 2025

Poor leadership development and toxic workplace culture make good people bolt faster than you can say table for two! Hiring International Workers Think outside the box! Hiring international folks solves recruitment challenges , beefs up your talent acquisition , and spices up your teams vibe.

Cash Management

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Restaurants had difficulty hiring and retaining staff, which led to more interest in automating processes. Restaurants have had to rethink hiring, wages, and benefits to attract and retain talent. We were a sourcing and hiring platform for restaurants. Hiring for restaurants was a challenge to say the least. more an hour.

Mobile Ordering

Web Diner

JULY 24, 2025

Instagram Stories and Reels offer opportunities to show different preparation stages, create anticipation for new menu items, and provide glimpses into your culinary process. Content here should demonstrate industry expertise, community leadership, and business acumen while maintaining the warmth that makes dining memorable.

Seasonal Menu

EATER

MARCH 12, 2025

Two weeks later, Stieber was spending the $2,000 Little Bear had earned in profit on takeout boxes and disposable cutlery, trying to figure out if menu items like beet egg drop soup or catfish okonomiyaki would travel well. Water Bear Bar consistently changes the menu based on the interests and skill set of its bartenders.

2025

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 6, 2025

One internal and one external hire will spotlight between ten and 15 global locations, including the chain’s farms in Costa Rica, as Starbucks seeks to engage with Gen Z. Summer menu collaboration features 28 percent white chocolate blended with award-winning ceremonial matcha, available iced, as a milkshake, or hot chocolate.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features dining trends, hiring trends, tech trends, brunch trends, alcohol trends, and egg prices. By simplifying the hiring process, technology is not only saving the operator time and money, it is also enhancing the candidate experience.

Pricing

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 18, 2025

The Omaha-based roaster and retailer hired advisers to evaluate a potential sale or merger of its roughly 445 outlets across the Midwest, seeking capital for further expansion amid intensifying competition. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) Industry news Mon, 14 Jul – REPA’s parent company, Parts Town Unlimited, reorganises executive leadership.

Café

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Hiring a great kitchen manager can transform your BOH operations with outstanding culinary and leadership skills. Describe a situation where you had to adapt quickly to a change in the menu or a food supply issue. Describe a situation where you had to adapt quickly to a change in the menu or a food supply issue.

Back of House

Apicbase

JULY 28, 2025

The tech a company uses has become a factor in hiring conversations. Jonny Stevens Hospitality industry consultant Technology has become a factor in hiring conversations, especially for senior roles, notes Chris Fletcher , founder of Tech on Toast. It revealed that several menu items were no longer hitting their target margins.

Hospitality

Apicbase

JULY 16, 2025

The tech a company uses has become a factor in hiring conversations. Jonny Stevens Hospitality industry consultant Technology has become a factor in hiring conversations, especially for senior roles, notes Chris Fletcher , founder of Tech on Toast. It revealed that several menu items were no longer hitting their target margins.

Hospitality

Restaurant Business

JULY 11, 2025

A classically trained chef, McIntyre will help shape the evolution of the chain’s menu, as well as sourcing ingredients, optimizing vendor relationships and streamlining inventory. In addition, Beans & Brews has hired Carrie Cohen as senior manager of digital marketing. By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul.

Leadership

Restaurant Business

JULY 8, 2025

The move comes just about 18 months after Tanner, a former executive with PepsiCo, was hired to lead the 7,000-unit chain. Wendy’s named Ken Cook interim CEO. The Dublin, Ohio-based chain named CFO Ken Cook interim chief executive while the company searches for a permanent replacement. Tanner’s departure will be effective July 18.

Leadership

Restaurant Business

JULY 15, 2025

The hiring comes eight months after the Dallas-based food-and-games chain ousted Chris Morris amid a brutal sales slump that would only worsen in January and February. He will oversee a food-and-games chain that is seeing improving sales after a brutal start to the year. By Jonathan Maze on Jul. Photo: Shutterstock.

Leadership

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Through financial recessions, terrorist attacks, global pandemics, and just the typical challenges we face in the course of daily business, there are many leadership lessons to be learned. Hiring and training new management is difficult on top of reopening restaurants once a crisis passes. Never Take Advantage of the Guest. Get Better.

Leadership

Culinary Cues

APRIL 23, 2023

Have you experienced the flavors and presentations of the items that may grace your menu? Can you plan a menu focused on total utilization of meat and carcass? Is this the extent of your knowledge of menu planning? Is there breadth to your understanding of cooking, cooking techniques, and ingredients?

Seasonal Menu

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Table of Contents Biggest overall team management challenges Top priorities for restaurant operators Wage Increases Leadership and Training Programs Hiring and retention remain the biggest challenge for restaurants when it comes to team management overall. On the whole, hiring and retention are restaurant operators' top priorities.

2023

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

” Following his transitional leadership role at SALIDO and NAB, Chowdhury will focus his efforts on the Bowery Engine, an early stage direct investment and incubation company that previously supported SALIDO. From screen to plate, the menu is expected to feature signature dishes and recipes that have been prepared on the show.

Fast Casual

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 27, 2023

One of the dilemmas restaurateurs’ face is the approach taken with the management and delivery of a restaurant concept and menu. This involves, first and foremost, the decision regarding who to hire as chef and sous chef and the level of control this person will be given. This menu is who I am.”

Hiring

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2020

So, whether you are a restaurant proprietor of one, two or many locations, food or inventory supplier, menu designer, online reservation technology or delivery software company, this could be a viable funding option for you. First Timers Should Hire a Pro. But just applying for a grant does not mean you will secure one.

Employee Relations

Embrace the Suck

MAY 14, 2023

As such, it's a tragedy when these establishments falter, collapse, or disappear, not due to a lack of talent, vision, or culinary prowess but because of a deficiency in leadership. I've distilled this undeniable truth: The success or failure of any restaurant is invariably linked to the quality of its leadership.

Leadership

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

Research New Offerings Rigorously Before Adding The question of whether, when and how aggressively to add new menu items, expand hours/days, launch catering options or open another location has substantial implications for restaurateurs. Poorly vetted moves strain capabilities across kitchens, servers, support staff and systems.

Leadership