Culinary Cues

JUNE 1, 2020

This is when leadership is most needed. Leadership is always important, but seems to be in critical need when we are in time of crisis. This is when people turn to either those with the title or those with a history of leadership. Leadership, real leadership comes from four actions: * What we hear. What we learn.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2021

Audio is making a big comeback in the world of digital marketing. So if your restaurant has been considering giving audio marketing a try – or you just want to learn more about it – here is a rundown of how and why using audio marketing can increase brand awareness for your eatery. What is Audio Marketing?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

To further emphasize creativity in the kitchen, Ocean Prime encouraged its associates to compose a seasonal pairing menu through an immersive leadership development program. ” To market the menu, managers put together a written piece and video of what they got out of it. ”

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Restaurant Business

JULY 3, 2025

The sale comes just four years after Olo went public, and ends a difficult period on the public markets. Its core product is online ordering, but it has expanded into marketing and customer engagement as well as payment processing. per share for the online ordering and payment company just four years after Olo went public.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Growth and Leadership While the restaurant industry grew by 1.7 Recruiting and Retention Remain a Struggle In the research report, 65 percent of respondents described the current labor market as “tight” or “very tight.” percent in 2024 and added 210,300 jobs, a standout category led the pack.

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Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Running multi-unit restaurants demands more than exceptional food and serviceit requires sophisticated financial leadership to ensure long-term success. Capital Structure Optimization: Guiding decisions about debt and equity procurement to ensure sustainable growth while maintaining optimal financial health.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Effective full-funnel marketing strategies are vital for the success of any business, but are definitely the garnish on top for those in the food and beverage industry. The landscape of digital marketing is constantly evolving, presenting both challenges and opportunities for restaurant operators.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 8, 2025

Domino’s Chief Marketing Officer Kate Trumbull said in a statement that there are 34 million potential combinations of one of the chain’s pizzas, effectively making this a discount on 34 million products, at least through Aug. The deals intensify a tradition of value marketing in the pizza business. Little Caesars is offering a $9.99

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Restaurant Business

JULY 2, 2025

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Restaurant Business

JULY 9, 2025

09, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Kraft Heinz Versatile, consistent, and built for culinary creativity, Philadelphia Cream Cheese is The Original that chefs trust to do it all.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 20, 2025

Also on Friday, Darden announced a slew of leadership changes at several of its brands. The forecast factors in ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty as well as the fact that the company will be lapping a strong performance a year from now. Olive Garden President Dan Kiernan plans to retire on Aug. 31 after 33 years with Darden.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 25, 2025

Fast-casual Panera Bread has been going through significant change over the past two years, with multiple board and leadership changes. News leadership Fast_Casual Lisa Jennings is a veteran restaurant industry reporter and editor who covers the fast-casual sector, independent restaurants and emerging chain concepts. Sign up here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2023

Franchise brands have many goals in common: enter a new market; attract new franchisees, employees and loyal customers; increase average unit volume (AUV); and accelerate franchise expansion strategies. Expertise : Craft stories that feature the experience of your leadership team and their expertise in franchise development and expansion.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2024

The tightening labor market of 2024 presents a complex set of challenges for business owners, from a shrinking labor force to the increasing prevalence of counteroffers. The labor market landscape has shifted recently in ways that few could have predicted even a few years ago. percent in 2022 to 60.4

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2025

Leadership often must transition from being founder-centric to team-oriented. Effective leadership in this phase hinges on fostering accountability, cultivating alignment, and delegating decision-making authority to the right individuals. Invest in Leadership Development Leaders need tools and training to address new challenges.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 24, 2025

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. brings unmatched expertise and a proven track record of leadership across some of the most well-known brands in the restaurant industry,” said Focht, in a statement.

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Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

While their fame provides a strong foundation, its their strategic approach, leadership, and ability to build strong teams that drive their success. Shaqs hands-on involvement in branding and expansion has made Big Chicken a rising player in the competitive fast-casual market.

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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. Here are five I’ve come back to again and again. Never Take Advantage of the Guest.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

And fast-food customers Newsletter Search Restaurant Business Search Login Subscribe Newsletter Login Subscribe Topics Consumer Trends Food Beverage Emerging Brands Operations Technology Marketing Workforce Leadership Financing Data Top 500 Chains Top 100 Independents Future 50: Emerging Brands Same-store Sales Tracker Special Reports COVID: 5 Years (..)

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Restaurant Business

JULY 2, 2025

The 20 puree flavor possibilities were eventually narrowed down to six that were test marketed in Michigan. At the same time, Kahn was working on revamping the simple syrups, developing them in house and creating flavors like habanero, ginger and lavender to add complexity and more customization to the margarita lineup.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 17, 2019

The writer, speaker, leadership coach and 33-year veteran of Chick-fil-A, Inc., If I want to win the hearts of my customers, I want to Bet on Talent to deliver as opposed to technology, marketing or other priorities. For hourly workers, especially in the current job market, they can choose easier jobs.

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ChowNow

MAY 2, 2025

What the data doesnt show is just how many of these restaurant closures come down to preventable issues, like: Poor financial management No marketing plan Lack of clarity around the restaurants concept The key takeaway here is: failure is not inevitable. Lack of Marketing and Visibility The Issue: Hoping if you build it, they will come.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

Premium Financing The market for restaurant chains is heating up The Bottom Line: A pair of firms are reportedly making a play for Papa Johns, and Bojangles is apparently on the market again. Consumers still want great in-store experiences, even if they don’t always use them. It’s a unique spin on Southern comfort.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2020

When taken to heart by leadership, they can inform business decisions, staffing choices and much more. And like in any game — be it basketball, a cook-off, trading the stock market, or branding — you’ll want to dictate the pace, not fall prey to reactionary response. Take a moment to pause. Be sure they ring true.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2024

Corporate leadership : Of course, for restaurants that are part of a chain, there can also be a communication silo formed among the corporate leadership. Marketing : The marketing department of a restaurant also plays a pivotal role in shaping the customer experience by setting expectations.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

Photo: Shutterstock San Francisco-based delivery service DoorDash announced Friday that it has completed its purchase of SevenRooms, a New York-City-based reservations and marketing platform for restaurants. . By Timothy Inklebarger and Joe Guszkowski on Jun. billion and international food delivery service Deliveroo for $3.9

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Restaurant Business

JULY 8, 2025

Premium Technology Olos restaurant tech odyssey will continue in private Tech Check: After a rocky few years on the public markets, the online ordering giant will continue its quest for “hospitality at scale” under a new owner. Wendy’s named Ken Cook interim CEO. That outsider has now left, leaving the company with more uncertainty.

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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.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 27, 2025

That led to selling bagels at farmers markets. and Bruegger’s, Jeff sees a world of opportunity for bagels made better, especially in markets he sees as “bagel deserts.” The pandemic was in full swing, and we got really busy, like 300-400 DMs whenever we dropped a menu,” he said. We’d sell out. We went full bagel,” he said.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2025

By providing a range of these benefits, employers can demonstrate their commitment to their employees’ personal and financial well-being and establish themselves as preferred employers in a competitive market. Investing in employee growth shows that the company values their development.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

They are popping up more often in conversations this year, and they point toward deeper trends in the restaurant tech market. The rise of this new model could require restaurant marketing departments to change how they develop campaigns and spend their digital ad dollars. This has led to a lot of half-baked products hitting the market.

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Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 7, 2025

The global livestock and poultry markets are set for significant shifts in 2025. This analysis is informed by data from the United States Department of Agricultures report Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade. Pork: Growth Amidst Regional Declines The global pork market presents a mixed picture. million tons.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 13, 2025

The Leadership Shift: How to Adapt and Engage Gen Z in Hospitality Every generation faces its own set of stereotypes. If they struggle with teamwork, create structured moments for in-person engagement like pre-shift meetings, team check-ins, and leadership shadowing.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 9, 2025

Premium Technology Olos restaurant tech odyssey will continue in private Tech Check: After a rocky few years on the public markets, the online ordering giant will continue its quest for “hospitality at scale” under a new owner. That outsider has now left, leaving the company with more uncertainty. That doesn’t mean it’s not expensive there.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 10, 2024

However, to truly attract and retain top talent, you’ll need more than a traditional approach to stand out in a competitive market. In the restaurant industry, an education program should emphasize the development of durable skills such as leadership, communication, and problem-solving.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

The three-unit chain has two more under construction in the Tampa Bay area, and another five to seven are planned in 2026, reaching the Orlando market. But Tampa-based Greenlane is among a growing number of fast-casual concepts making freshly prepared salads a drive-thru option. All are company owned and there are no plans to franchise.

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