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Here Are the 2025 James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef Award Finalists

EATER

The announcement also includes winners of the foundations Leadership, Humanitarian of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement awards. Ethical sourcing will also be considered. Chad Houser was awarded the Humanitarian of the Year Award, and author and journalist Toni Tipton-Martin was granted the Lifetime Achievement Award.

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‘Great Partners Build Great Brands’

Modern Restaurant Management

Franchise brands need to integrate sustainability into every part of their business, from sourcing ingredients responsibly to reducing packaging waste and optimizing energy use. We focus on responsible sourcing and operational efficiencies that minimize waste. At Sammy’s Sliders, we’re committed to doing our part.

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How Digital Can Help Brands Create Personalized Experiences for Guests

Modern Restaurant Management

With new leadership and Bounteous as a growth partner, Blaze evolved their digital strategy, started communicating using their brand story and segmenting based on customer behaviors and brand interactions. These communications were heavy on discounts and had little brand voice or personality.

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How Dining Out Differs Across Generations

EATER

A study was commissioned by Eaters editorial leadership, with surveys from Bastion Agency. Bastion Insights is a consumer insights and strategy consultancy specializing in qualitative and quantitative research, brand strategy, innovation, and communications. Younger generations are also more likely to dine solo.

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Growing a Restaurant Strategically – The Keys Are Alignment, Timing and Control

Modern Restaurant Management

Small pilots expose weaknesses, risks and required iterations so leadership can determine if initial plans need adjustment, delay or abandonment. Private equity investors particularly pressure leadership for rapid revamps and location expansions that often degrade original hospitality vision and culture over time.

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DoorDash acquires tech firm Symbiosys to supercharge its advertising business

Restaurant Business

This is where, especially for restaurants, we’re leading the charge and innovating,” he said. “To Ads are appealing for delivery apps: They are another source of revenue, and a profitable one at that. The capability is a first for the restaurant industry, Samolis said.

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Exploring Food Culture

Modern Restaurant Management

From all the other conversations, I highlight, in the same chapter, many advice about leadership. I learned many lessons while writing this book, about leadership, about food, and about me as an individual. I previously mentioned some learning about leadership. It is a great source of inspiration.

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