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Perkins and Huddle House aim for revivals with boba, smash burgers and drive-thrus

Restaurant Business

It also sports the chain’s new name and logo. The company recently hired Brian Wallunas, former CTO at Smokey Bones, as its first chief technology officer. “I At 3,500 square feet, it’s about half the size of a typical Perkins. It still features the chain’s signature bakery case, where customers can buy pies, cookies and other treats.

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Customizable POS Systems: Why Open APIs Are the Future of Restaurant Tech

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While most restaurants do not have an in-house programmer, some work with their POS provider, or opt to hire third-party developers to build onto the API of their POS system. Benefits of Open APIs While using an open API is a worthwhile endeavor, some programming and technical knowledge are required to capitalize on this feature.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

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.

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MRM Research Roundup: Midyear Report Card, Cowboy Carter Boost, and the Evolving Pumpkin Craze

Modern Restaurant Management

Reduced employee wellbeing and employee turnover can directly impact facility cleanliness, the restroom user experience, and result in costly hiring and onboarding. 70 percent cite inadequate employer support. 38 percent have left a cleaning job as a result of not feeling recognized or due to burnout (unrelated to pay/compensation).

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Inside the World of Hospitality and Leisure Accounting

Paper Chase Accountancy

Amusement Parks and Entertainment Venues: Themed parks, theaters, concert halls, and sports arenas. Benefits of Outsourced Accounting Services in Hospitality and Leisure Cost Efficiency: Hiring a full in-house accounting team, especially with specialized hospitality expertise, can be expensive.

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MRM Research Roundup: Diner Resiliency, Automation Technology, and Egg Prices

Modern Restaurant Management

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.

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Coffee News Recap, 18 Jul: Scooter’s Coffee reportedly considering US $1bn sale, China to remove all tariffs on African coffee-producing countries & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

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. Brasília, Brazil) Research Mon, 14 Jul – EFSA study confirms caffeine improves endurance sports performance.