Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 13, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Image courtesy of Restaurant Business Jackie Secor is the new chief operating officer of Taco John’s. At Taco John’s, she will oversee restaurant operations, technology and training. Cunningham is the former vice president of U.S.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

Is it culinary school, working in well-known restaurants, finding an established chef to mentor them, or is it something else entirely? Oftentimes these properties boast a few a ’la carte restaurants, room service, special property events, banquets, weddings, buffets, and three meals a day in at least one of their outlets.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Maybe restaurants can start by posting who is responsible on prep sheets, organizational charts, in newsletters, or even on menus. Why not highlight them on your social media pages or in your restaurant blog. Is it simply because no one holds them accountable, or even worse, that they don’t hold themselves accountable?

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7 Shifts

JULY 24, 2020

While you must follow the strict guidelines to ensure the safety of your staff and customers, that’s not to say you can’t take advantage of an empty restaurant to improve your knowledge of restaurant management, running a business, and creating a recipe for success when you eventually get back to business as usual. Published: 2017 ??

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Following college, I began a role in Walt Disney World’s financial sector, where my first task was to dive deep into the operations of each restaurant in Magic Kingdom by working at them. No two restaurants are the same, so take a pulse on where your system is at in terms of customer programs and service offerings.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Don’t wait for someone else to build your skills and knowledge – take charge of your own growth. This will feed your competence and confidence and provide a network of resource experts who will be there when you need an answer. [] RESPECT OTHERS: Remember the rules of thumb for teamwork and leadership. Restaurant Consulting.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2021

The fast-paced nature of the restaurant industry makes it difficult for owners and managers to sit down, let alone read reports, restaurant magazines and blog posts to gain industry knowledge. The solution is simple: Podcasts! Similar to radio talk shows, podcasts are conversational and entertaining - but also educational.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. We think this is the best approach for any franchisor in the early growth stages”, added Kelegian. Randy's Donuts Plans Aggressive Expansion. On the Border Entryway.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Welcome to our Employee Resources Hub! These resources are designed to help you excel. Whether you need to brush up on your restaurant slang or you need to swap a shift, we've got you covered. Resources for working in restaurants. Tune into the restaurant growth podcast. Working in Restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature a webinar that looks into the future of restaurants, face pay, delivery robots, drone delivery and a new venture for MRM. "We always viewed a podcast as a natural extension of the MRM brand," said Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia. "When Restaurant of the Future Panel.

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Chowly

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Chowly 2024 Recap Growing Together with Independent Restaurant Operators 2024 has been a year of growth, innovation, and connection at Chowly. Our focus remains on empowering independent restaurant operators by enhancing tools, building meaningful partnerships, and providing support that drives success in an evolving industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's People & Places column features news of company hires and promotions, charitable efforts and product introductions. Hunter also has plans for a robust dining program in partnership with San Diego’s top restaurants and caterers. Zagat debuted Zagat Stories.

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Apicbase

OCTOBER 15, 2024

I asked restaurant industry leaders for their insights, and my notes eventually turned into this piece. On the other hand, developing your own software provides complete control and the potential for a competitive edge, but it requires more time, costs, and resources. The choice isn’t black and white. Starbucks is a good example.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. And the big restaurant brands are only getting bigger , making it even harder to stand out. You need to put yourself in front of diners, get them in your door, and turn them into ambassadors of your restaurant that come back and tell their friends about you. Table of Contents.

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7 Shifts

JULY 6, 2023

As for how he entered the restaurant business? And while the pandemic delayed opening quite a bit, it gave Falcon time to think hard about the kind of restaurant he wanted to create. He joined us on the Pre-Shift Podcast to tell us about how he got started, and the importance of core values, and how he operationalizes them at Brasa.

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Embrace the Suck

JULY 15, 2019

Look at what is working in another restaurant vertical. If you are ready to get the restaurant and life you want, it’s time to get off the sidelines, get the resources and the mindset to make it happen! I am personally inviting you to join my elite group called Restaurant Masterminds ! ????. It’s true.

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Chowly

APRIL 17, 2024

Introduction In the dynamic realm of restaurant marketing, two industry leaders, Targetable and Chowly, are forging a united path forward. Their recent insights, shared on a Hospitality Hangout podcast episode, shed light on innovative strategies tailored to improve digital marketing for SMBs. The journey begins with discoverability.

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Foodable

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Check out the Restaurant Recovery Resource to keep up to date on the latest innovations and ideas to help your business recover from the crisis. Dorsey expects retail to see significant growth, though he does warn that, in general, Gen Z members avoid or delay making larger purchases and commitments.

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Foodable

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Check out the Restaurant Recovery Resource to keep up to date on the latest innovations and ideas to help your business recover from the crisis. Barron, Osborne, and Stinn explore whether ghost kitchens and virtual brands are the future of the restaurant industry. How much will US Foods invest in marketing? Source: [link].

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Foodable

AUGUST 25, 2020

Check out the Restaurant Recovery Resource to keep up to date on the latest innovations and ideas to help your business recover from the crisis. Barron and Carter explore automated mini farms for restaurants, grocery stores, and markets in urban areas. Episode Highlights: Carter describes the concept behind Smallhold.

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 6, 2023

David’s early career in the restaurant and hotel industries included working with and for some of the most iconic brands and leaders in their respective industries, where he learned how to strategically accelerate sustainable brand expansion. David Bloom is the Chief Development and Operating Officer of Capriotti’s and Wing Zone.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Shaw is a food safety specialist, podcaster, founder of Savvy Food Safety, co-founder of My Trusted Source, and an entrepreneur, author, and speaker who spent 30+ years working in the foodservice industry. They are a valuable resource. By the end of the book, readers will know how to protect themselves (and their customers).

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 31, 2019

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features interesting and insightful trends from Upserve, order for pickup guest experience study results, the Fraud Aftershock Index and the importance of foot traffic. National Menu Trends. The team at Upserve just released their latest trends report.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

2020 was a year that the restaurant industry won’t soon forget. From a projected record growth at the top of the year to a decline of nearly $240 billion in sales and 2.5 Through it all, we emerge from the year as an industry in evolution—and our restaurants need to evolve with it. Embrace Digital Hospitality ??

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 22, 2024

What Is a Virtual Restaurant? A Ghost Restaurant take orders through online apps (like Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Skip the Dishes) and prepare food exclusively for pick-up, take-out and delivery customers. Table of Contents Why Bother Opening a Virtual Restaurant? When this happens week over week, little mistakes add up fast.

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7 Shifts

JULY 27, 2023

More than 20 years later, the award-winning farm-to-table institution is one of the city's most celebrated restaurants. He joined us on the Pre-Shift Podcast to chat about the keys to Lula Cafe's longevity, how they changed after the pandemic, and how the industry has changed since they opened 24 years ago. I had a really.

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Embrace the Suck

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Most likely you’ll make quite a few more while running a restaurant. The thing you want to avoid is these 19 fatal mistakes that 80% of restaurants make each year which contributes to the low survival rate that restaurants experience. Of all the restaurants that open this year, only 50% will still be open in three years!

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Black Box Intelligence

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

From supply chain issues to rising employee wages , there’s no shortage of hurdles for restaurants to overcome in today’s market. Being able to access up-to-date, high-quality restaurant data is essential to making informed decisions to respond to the winds of change. How restaurant data from BBI empowers you to thrive.

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Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Restaurant Industry Performance Pulse. This is a weekly update providing restaurant data and insights as the industry rebounds from the coronavirus pandemic. Weekly Restaurant Insights. Restaurant Sales and Traffic Post Strongest Results in 4 Weeks. Year-over-year check growth was 5.7% October 27, 2021.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 1, 2020

Let’s just take a look at education since many would agree that it is the most critical component of recovery and growth. Restaurant Consulting. CAFÉ Talks Podcast. These are education, economics, healthcare, innovation, infrastructure, and equality. This was true from elementary school to college. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Foodable

JANUARY 5, 2021

Check out the Restaurant Recovery Resource to keep up to date on the latest innovations and ideas to help your business recover from the crisis. In this episode of The Barron Report, host Paul Barron outlines his predictions for the restaurant and hospitality industry in 2021. For most of the industry, the future looks grim.

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