EATER

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

If you’re thinking this story is fit for the screen, Netflix agrees: Here’s the trailer for Bad Vegan: Fame. The film attempts to answer the burning question of so many of the world’s biggest scandals: how did someone with so much success f**k up so badly? She had been subsisting on vegan bowls from Chipotle.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 3, 2024

There are plenty of examples of real teams in sports, business, music, the military, law enforcement, medicine, and those kitchens where success is a given. Success happens because of the sense of team and the leadership that sets the stage for this to occur.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 18, 2023

Stop with menus that don’t make sense, that fail to tell a story or show any semblance of unity. Guests will come for the food and the service, but they become raging fans of a restaurant with a story. A great story. A terrific story. A story worthy of a movie. Ordering a pie here is a slice of Americana.

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Restaurant Business

JANUARY 5, 2023

The former late-night hot chicken pop-up has become one of the fastest growing chains in the country, thanks to a simple, popular menu and a lot of social media.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 1, 2024

It is always those memories of pulling it off against all odds that made the stories that we relive countless times to anyone who will listen. So here is an example of a story build mostly on fact with I’m sure a touch of embellishment over the years. The kitchen is pushed to its limit today and there is so much I need to do.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 25, 2023

It is an amazing story of life, interdependence of species and protection for survival of the fittest.” There is a lifecycle and important story behind each person and the role they play in your success and the success of a business; as important as anyone else’s.

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ChowNow

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Prior to working with ChowNow’s Restaurant Success Team, the restaurant had all of their menu options listed on their online menu, but didn’t include any suggested add-ons or upsells. Unlock more ways to make your online ordering successful by reading our case study with The Good Pizza.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 1, 2023

There are many war stories of battles in the kitchen when we stood together on the precipice of defeat, only to find a way out because we share a unique bond. These are incredible people, people with a story to be told – a story worth listening to. In all cases – I have learned something from them.

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Foodable

DECEMBER 21, 2020

In conversation with Geoff Alexander, the president and chief executive officer of Wow Bao , and Hagop Giragossian, a partner at Dog Haus , this session examines how operators can make a successful ghost kitchen or virtual brand.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 9, 2020

The restaurant table is the canvas on which every person involved in that process has an opportunity to paint and tell a story. Yes, we will move through this challenging time and there will be a restaurant business on the other end of Covid-19, but how can we re-create that canvas that will allow society to tell the story of a culture?

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Look around you and try to dissect those businesses and individuals who are successful at what they do. There are chains and high-volume restaurants that built their reputations on being predictable and consistent – it’s what they preach as the path to success. They come to the game to be thrilled, surprised, and energized.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2023

Every brand has a story, and that’s what makes customers, employees and franchisees take notice, choose you and keep coming back. Let’s talk about how to tell your story. Build Your Brand Story Once you’ve considered all of your audiences, now think about how to build and tailor your brand messaging.

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Franchise Franchising Marketing Social Media 178

Sante

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Over 50,000 wine and spirits professionals from all over the globe are expected at ProWein, International Trade Fair for Wines and Spirits, from March 10 – 12, 2024 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Each of these independent operations can only be successful if they understand how they can and must work as a community of businesses and patrons. A restaurant is successful if the shops, offices, coffee shops, wine stores, parks, and street vendors are also successful.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 18, 2023

Moments in time are the basis for the stories that allow us to gain strength and share what inspire us. The stories of those moments are what make us interesting and good at what we do. Without these moments an average line cook will never become a great line cook and a great line cook will never become a successful chef.

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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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Book Management Management Restaurant Law 370

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

Finding the balance between innovation and tradition is the secret recipe for enduring success in the evolving dining industry. These innovations are important while balancing the traditional experiences that led to a brand’s original success. The most successful restaurants will judiciously blend novelty with familiarity.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Gavin Kaysen’s fried chicken was a successful fine dining entrée because it was knock your socks off exceptional and people historically love fried chicken. When we focus on making the best of anything we have opened the creativity door to success. [] PUT YOUR SIGNATURE TWIST ON THE CLASSICS. Gavin Kaysen: [link].

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2023

I am tired of the media focusing on the stories of exception, drooling about zealous articles that point to unacceptable kitchen environments, glamorizing the negative through their “reality” shows and movies, and then following up with dramatic writing about how hard it is for restaurants to find help and survive in such a fragile marketplace.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 27, 2022

What you need to know to be successful with this restaurant model. Recommended Reading: The Guide to Success with Ghost Kitchens for Restaurant Owners. It's a story. The biggest key to ghost kitchen success is defining your customer. “So We get into: Ghost kitchen myths. Why Hungry House is called an “anti” ghost kitchen.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

There is more to success in the competitive restaurant business than just great food and service. As such, PR is a powerful tool that can drive commercial success in tandem with your marketing strategy while also helping you navigate through the post-pandemic – new normal – for restaurants.

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Social Media Employee Relations Food Safety Influencer 193

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

You see, flashy menu items and endearing mascots have been part of the secret recipe (pun intended) for countless successful food franchises. Visual aids serve as powerful tools to not only narrate the franchisor's vision but vividly illustrate the story from start to finish.

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Communication Franchise Franchising Leadership 183

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2024

Tell A Sustainability Story – Ganzler teaches companies how to craft effective messages about complicated scientific topics and spread the word about their efforts, because getting credit matters and is an intrinsic part of building a sustainable business. They want to know your restaurant’s story.

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Food Business

JUNE 30, 2023

This is a short story on how you can build a successful hiring habit even now, in 2023! Whenever restaurants are hiring, they follow, or don't follow a protocol. In this episode you'll hear the steps you can take and why they may work for your business. 2 to the decision to, or not to hire the right person for the position.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2022

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. This winning combination of cultural relevance + brand story + seamless digital experiences has been a recipe for growth.

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Social Media Email Marketing Customer Experience Communication 212

Food Business

JUNE 9, 2023

This season has been filled with information about the Six Pillars of a successful business. This Sandwich Episode uses a simple story to tell the financial lesson of changes in the restaurant industry. The other pillar in this story is financial stability; it is baked into that recipe. Know your food costs. Enjoy listening.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Look around you – identify the companies, businesses, or individuals whom you admire – you know, the ones that seem to win a lot and fit into that category of “successful”. These “successful” players are there due to one very important reason: they never accept mediocrity. What works best in creating excellence?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Here are five essential steps you need to take for a successful restaurant pre-launch. Share photos of your chefs preparing signature dishes, give glimpses of your restaurant's interior, and post engaging stories about your journey to opening day.

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Fine Dining Marketing Social Media Influencer 204

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 6, 2024

Read on to learn why he feels that "AI will ultimately be most successful when it is fully interwoven into that process in a manner that it 'simply works' and solves problems with little or no fanfare." These experiences use VR to transport diners to different settings or to tell a story that compliments the meal.

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Customer Experience Entertainment Transportation Customer Service 185

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

A restaurant’s success is likely to be driven more by the local economy and by the competition than by national economic indicators. Several other tips to make your brand/restaurant a success: Tell your story and make a connection.

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Chowly

MARCH 14, 2024

Through these pillars, the Mastermind program equips restaurant owners with the skills needed for sustainable success. Chip advocates for a strategic approach to pricing, citing success stories like Alinea in Chicago, which has implemented dynamic pricing for several years. Ready to take control of your restaurant's success?

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Airlines Sustainability Pricing Technology 111

Sculpture Hospitality

JULY 22, 2021

Building a successful and profitable bar is all about creating a brand story that customers’ buy into. The better your story, the easier it will be to attract new guests and the more likely it will be that existing guests stay loyal to your bar.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

. " Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door: 50 American Chefs Chart Today’s Food Culture " by Emmanuel Laroche offers insights from leading chefs and readers will walk away with advice and inspiration from noted chefs, restaurant owners, bartenders, and industry leaders, all of whom have shared their stories in their own words.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2023

. “Chefs on the Line” is the latest example of how the Chefs of the Mills are “at the service” of foodservice professionals, arming them with tools and resources to address common pain points and set them up for success. Submit a story or challenge here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Engaging with customers on a local level is crucial for achieving long-term success, especially in a customer-driven competitive market. It’s an incredible way to build brand sparks and emotionally engage with the community to introduce your brand’s story, products and services.

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Restaurant Technology Guys

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Tune in to hear Jim’s tips and tricks on how to create a successful restaurant brand with delicious food and drinks. 205 – Hear the story of the iconic steakhouse Black Angus from Jim Little appeared first on Restaurant Technology Guys. The post 205. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2023

Here are five PR tips you can follow to ensure your restaurant’s success. So, basically, you’re harping on your USP—which your customers love—to make your event a success. Build and Nurture Relationships with Local Media Local media decide what stories get published.

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