July, 2025

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Beyond the Munchies: How Cheba Hut’s Murals Built a Cult Following

Modern Restaurant Management

For more than a quarter-century, Cheba Hut has been building a brand that's identified as much by its "toasted" sandwiches as its deeply ingrained mural program. What started as a simple concept has evolved into a cornerstone of the brand's identity, fostering a loyal cult following. Cheba Hut recently released a Mural Look-Book that celebrates these artist partnerships and how this unconventional design approach supports both culture and community in each location.

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Five Ways With Philadelphia

Restaurant Business

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Bringing AI to the Table in Restaurants

Goliath Consulting

As restaurants continue to face high turnover, rising costs, and shifting guest expectations, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming essential to the foodservice industry. Operators are leaning into four types of AI—Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Conversational AI, and Predictive AI—to streamline operations, reduce waste, and personalize the guest experience in ways that weren’t possible just a few years ago.

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How To Optimize Menu Categories For Better Sales And Simpler Decisions

ChowNow

When going through the ordering process, diners want three things: Speed Ease Clarity Your menu categories have more to do with delivering on those expectations than you might think. A well-organized menu—whether it’s a physical menu or an online menu—guides guests quickly to what they’re craving. It removes guesswork, shortens decision time, and subtly encourages diners to try your signature dishes or high-margin menu items.

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AI in HR: 20+ Prompts to Use Now

AI is reshaping the business landscape, including HR. This guide is designed to help you understand and implement AI effectively for tangible benefits and a more strategic approach. Learn how to: Automate routine tasks Boost data insights Enhance employee experiences Drive HR’s strategic value Download the guide today!

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How to deep clean coffee shop equipment

Perfect Daily Grind

The cleanliness of a coffee shop makes a huge first impression on customers. While cleanliness shapes a cafe’s reputation from a customer’s perspective, the unseen practices behind the bar have far broader implications for equipment longevity , coffee quality, and customer and staff health. Regularly cleaning all the equipment in a coffee shop can seem overwhelming, but it is a non-negotiable for running a successful business.

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What Is A Pour Cost Calculator And How Do You Use It For Your Bar

Sculpture Hospitality

In the bar industry, maximizing profitability takes more than just strong sales, it requires a clear understanding of what it costs to serve each drink. That’s where pour cost comes in. This essential metric provides powerful insight into how efficiently your bar is operating and how effectively you’re turning alcohol into revenue.

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Waffle House lifts 50-cent egg surcharge as prices fall

Restaurant Business

Continue to Site >>> Menu Waffle House lifts 50-cent egg surcharge as prices fall 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 Later 50 Great Ideas Killer in the kitchen Evolving Kitchens The impact of the $15 wage Am

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Why Cloud-Based POS Systems Are the Future of Restaurant Management

Lavu

As the restaurant industry becomes increasingly digital, efficiency and real-time data access are no longer optional—they’re essential. Cloud-Based POS Systems are transforming how restaurants operate by enabling remote management, faster updates, and seamless integration with other tools. Unlike traditional systems, cloud-based solutions offer greater flexibility, scalability, and security, making them ideal for modern restaurant operations.

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How To Improve Your Restaurant’s Yelp Rating

ChowNow

Think of your Yelp rating as your social credit score. Just like banks debate on whether or not to lend you money based on your credit history, customers will decide whether or not to eat at your restaurant based on your overall Yelp rating. People need assurances that there’s little to no risk when going out to eat, especially now that the price of everything has gone through the roof.

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Are washed coffees still as popular as they used to be?

Perfect Daily Grind

Washed coffees have long been the bedrock of specialty coffee. Clean, crisp, and vibrant, these coffees are typically considered an expression of “pure” terroir and flavour, reinforcing their popularity. In addition to their solid presence in coffee shops, roasters often take washed coffees to events, showcasing balanced flavour profiles that offer consistency and clarity.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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Monthly Restaurant Accounting: Tax and Financial Tips 

Paper Chase Accountancy

The restaurant business is a dynamic, fast-paced world where passion for food and hospitality often takes center stage. Profit margins are notoriously narrow, and navigating the complexities of expenses, payroll and tax compliance can make or break even the most promising culinary venture. In this high-stakes environment, an annual scramble to sort out finances is a recipe for disaster.

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How to Turn Your Menu into a Marketing Tool

Modern Restaurant Management

Your menu plays a vital role in your business marketing. It demonstrates the hard work you do and is usually the main reason why the guests choose to visit. A good design and descriptive language will significantly impact your restaurant's success. So, let's dive deeper into the steps on how to turn your menu into a marketing tool. Optimize Menu Design for Customer Behavior A menu is often one of the first things a guest interacts with when entering a restaurant, right after taking in th

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Olo to be sold to an investment firm in $2B deal

Restaurant Business

Continue to Site >>> Menu Olo to be sold to an investment firm in $2B deal 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 Later 50 Great Ideas Killer in the kitchen Evolving Kitchens The impact of the $15 wage America&#

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Lavu and Verifone Partnership Brings Restaurant POS System with Integrated Payments in 2025

Lavu

In today’s fast-paced restaurant industry, speed and simplicity are everything—especially at the point of sale. That’s why Lavu’s strategic partnership with Verifone marks a major leap forward. This collaboration introduces a restaurant POS system with integrated payments , combining advanced point-of-sale technology with secure, unified payment processing.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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How Thai District Boosted Direct Sales to $300,000 Annually While Growing Their Customer Loyalty

ChowNow

Thai District is a full-service Thai restaurant located in the Art District of Long Beach, California. Established 10 years ago by Andre Angles and his co-owner Ty Theara, the restaurant offers a unique dining experience in a historic two-story building with a cozy atmosphere. What began as an unexpected venture combining two restaurant owners from different backgrounds, has flourished into a thriving restaurant that’s become a staple in downtown Long Beach.

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How roasters and coffee shops can set up for pop-up events

Perfect Daily Grind

For roasters and coffee shops, visibility and connection with their consumer base have never been more crucial. With sustained high coffee prices and rising operational costs across the board, coffee businesses need to maintain their presence and relevance in an increasingly competitive market. Traditionally, attending major global industry events has been a cornerstone of marketing and branding strategies.

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Features of Restaurant Reservations to Improve Your Dining Experience

The Eat Restaurant

Optimize your restaurant operations with advanced reservation systems featuring online booking, real-time updates, secure payments, and actionable analytics to improve customer satisfaction and streamline management.

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Restaurant Licensing: Expanding Your Brand’s Reach and Revenue

Modern Restaurant Management

Brand extension is a way for restaurants to stay relevant, innovative and engage with consumers where they are. This desire is fueling a surge in food and beverage brand partnerships and collaborations. For a deeper dive, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out for insights from Frances Alvarez, Senior Vice President of Brand Management at Beanstalk, a global brand extension licensing agency operating in the F&B space.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Condado Tacos overhauls its margarita lineup and drink sales spike by 20%

Restaurant Business

Continue to Site >>> Menu Condado Tacos overhauls its margarita lineup and drink sales spike by 20% 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 Later 50 Great Ideas Killer in the kitchen Evolving Kitchens The impact

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How Lavu POS Streamlines Third-Party Delivery Integration for Restaurants in 2025

Lavu

Managing orders from multiple delivery apps can quickly overwhelm restaurant staff and disrupt service flow. That’s where third-party delivery integration for restaurants becomes essential. With Lavu POS, restaurants can seamlessly connect platforms like Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub directly into their point-of-sale system—eliminating manual entry, reducing errors, and saving valuable time.

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Digital Menu Psychology: How to Influence Ordering Decisions Online

ChowNow

Human beings exhibit many predictable behaviors that we don’t realize we act on subconsciously. For example, looking up and to the left when trying to remember something, yawning when someone else yawns, or mirroring the body language of people around us. The same thing goes for things we are naturally drawn to, like symmetry or contrast (think McDonald’s red and yellow sign).

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How high prices blurred the divide between specialty and commercial coffees

Perfect Daily Grind

As the C price remains volatile, reaching record highs earlier this year and recently settling below US $3/lb, commercial-grade coffee has taken a significant hit. According to a new UN FAO report, it will take almost a year for consumers to feel the effects of price spikes , most of which will impact cheaper coffee sold in supermarkets and convenience stores.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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[Webinar Preview] How CAVA and Panera Bread Drive Market Share Through Guest Experience

Crunchtime

In today’s ultra-competitive restaurant landscape, brand loyalty is built (or broken) on the strength of the guest experience. And delivering that experience consistently across hundreds or even thousands of locations? That’s the real challenge.

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‘Family Meal’ Shares Unfiltered Restaurant Realities

Modern Restaurant Management

This episode of " Family Mea l" visits with Parachute Hi-Fi, a Chicago restaurant that has evolved from gastro pub to listening bar led by the husband and wife team of Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark. The round table video series from Bottle Rocket Media and hosted by Ari Bendersky tells the real stories of restaurant life — the people, setbacks, and, above all, the passion it takes to keep it running.

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Fighting for traffic, pizza chains push more discounts

Restaurant Business

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SaaS POS Systems: Why Cloud-Based POS is the Future of Restaurant Management

Lavu

The restaurant industry is evolving rapidly, and outdated point-of-sale systems are no longer enough to stay competitive. SaaS POS systems offer a flexible, cloud-based solution that helps restaurants streamline operations, reduce costs, and scale with ease. Unlike traditional setups, these systems provide real-time access to data, seamless updates, and remote management—making them ideal for today’s fast-paced food service environment.

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The Funding Recipe for Your Restaurant – A Guide To Growing Your Business

Fuel your restaurant’s success with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Running a restaurant comes with unique financial challenges, from managing seasonal fluctuations to covering unexpected expenses like equipment repairs or ingredient shortages. This guide dives into fast, flexible financing options for restaurant owners. Discover how to bridge cash flow gaps, fund expansions, or navigate slow seasons without compromising service quality.

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How CW Coop’s Went From Juggling Phone Orders to Thriving Online with ChowNow

ChowNow

CW Coop’s is a full service restaurant located in Angus, Canada, positioned near Base Borden, a Canadian military training facility, serving a unique community where about 70% of customers are military personnel. With such a high concentration of military clientele, CW Coop’s needed to be exceptionally reliable and efficient to properly serve their on-the-go customers.The restaurant is known for serving wings with over 100 sauce flavors to choose from.

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Rising prices allow consumers to learn more about coffee shop operations

Perfect Daily Grind

Around the world, headlines are warning consumers that a sharp increase in coffee shop prices is a real possibility. Talks of the AU $10 flat white and “ the era of the £5 coffee ” are becoming increasingly common, causing some concern among consumers grappling with the cost of living crisis. These figures have sparked debate across social media and news commentary, often framed as a direct result of coffee becoming more expensive to source.

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How Leading Restaurant Groups Are Rebuilding Their Tech Stack with Best-of-Breed Systems

Apicbase

Most restaurant tech stacks weren’t really planned. Tools get added when something breaks, or keeps breaking, and people need a quick fix. It’s a reactive process. In fact, 94% of restaurant companies say they won’t replace or upgrade technology unless they absolutely have to. The consequence is that hospitality businesses get locked into outdated systems.

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Why Building Business Credit Should Be a Priority for Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Though he has a degree in business administration, building business credit wasn’t in Clarence Adams’ course work. He wishes he had learned about it earlier. “I think knowing the information when you’re going into it would be wonderful,” he says. He and his wife Joi own two businesses: including their newest, an Italian ice shop in Fayetteville, GA.

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HR in 2026: Insights & Best Practices

Get Paycor’s guide, based on a survey of 3,000+ professionals, and learn why successful companies are: Almost 80% more likely to identify top talent through formal systems 40% more likely to protect managers’ time spent on coaching 83% more likely to plan to upskill their teams and more!