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Launching Your First Food Truck: 3 Crucial Considerations for Success

The Rail

By Briana Hilton, Contributor Yelp listings indicated that about 53,800 restaurants began operations in 2023 — a figure that represents a 10% increase from 2022. With the restaurant scene alive and well, there’s never been a better time for aspiring restaurant owners to launch a new brand — especially for those who wish to open their very first food truck.

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Cost Control Without Compromising the Guest

Modern Restaurant Management

Rising costs are a reality in our industry. From labor to supply chain to utility bills, restaurant operators are feeling the pressure. Despite that Más Mex, the restaurant group behind Fat Rosie’s and Escalante’s, has decided to protect the guest experience at all costs, and we do that by managing ours more carefully than ever before.

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From Pastry Chef to Shared Kitchen Powerhouse: How Bakery Pro Is Building Community—One Kitchen at a Time

The Food Corridor

When Trudy, a trained pastry chef, struggled to find an affordable, welcoming kitchen to launch her cake business, she never imagined she’d one day own a growing network of shared-use kitchens across Florida. Today, Bakery Pro is doing just that—offering accessible, baker-friendly kitchen spaces for food entrepreneurs in underserved communities.

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The Rise of At-Home Celebrations

Modern Restaurant Management

There's been a notable shift in how families celebrate holidays as recent data from Sauce saw a 38-percent jump in delivery orders on Mother's Day. No longer solely defined by crowded dining rooms, special occasions are increasingly being marked by the ease and comfort of takeout and delivery, presenting both opportunities and challenges for restaurants. "We’ve seen delivery evolve from a luxury or backup plan to an essential part of how people eat," noted Elliot Hool, VP o

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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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RATIONAL’s iCareSystem AutoDose helps you keep your oven clean without the extra effort

Restaurant Business

Menu RATIONAL’s iCareSystem AutoDose helps you keep your oven clean without the extra effort 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

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Why We Built ChefMod: A Story of Time, Pressure, and Shared Work

ChefMod

We didn’t build ChefMod to be another tool. We built it because we lived the pressure. Before there was ever a platform, there were years spent in the real world of hospitality—in basements, back offices, hot kitchens, and what we affectionately call ‘cloffices’ (that fine line between closet and office). We got our start in restaurants and spent the next decade-plus shoulder to shoulder with chefs, bookkeepers, owners, and operators, working through the same challenges we help solve today.

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How to Choose the Best Accountant for Your Restaurant in London

Paper Chase Accountancy

Selecting the right accountant for your London-based restaurant can be as critical as choosing the perfect ingredients for your signature dish. It’s not just about hiring someone who’s good with numbers, but finding a professional who understands the unique financial challenges and complexities of the hospitality industry. But how does one sift through the myriad of accountancy firms and freelance accountants out there, all promising to save you money and streamline your operations?

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Spinoffs of the TikTok-famous Dubai Chocolate Bar surge on chain restaurant menus

Restaurant Business

Continue to Site >>> Menu Spinoffs of the TikTok-famous Dubai Chocolate Bar surge on chain restaurant menus 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

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Meet the Team at South Branch

Bottleneck Management

Meet the Team at South Branch At South Branch, no two days are the same, and that’s exactly what Evert enjoys about the job. Born and raised in Chicago, he’s a server who’s all about good food, family time and staying fresh with a solid sneaker game. Let’s get to know him. Meet Evert R. Berger: Where are you from? Chi-Town, born and raised. What is your role at Bottleneck and at what location?

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Value stars on summer menus

Restaurant Business

Taste Tracker: Buffalo Wild Wings, Denny’s, Arby’s, Sonic, California Tortilla, Gong Cha, Habit Burger & Grill, Friendly’s and Lazy Dog headline chain restaurant menu news.

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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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So much for the consolidation trend

Restaurant Business

Continue to Site >>> Menu So much for the consolidation trend 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's Favorit

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How is Roark Capital's track record? It's complicated

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: The private-equity firm has acquired or invested in 23 restaurant chains over 25 years. Those brands have a mixed track record, according to our analysis of their sales performance.

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Republicans extend a hand to organized labor with $15 per hour minimum wage bill

Restaurant Business

Working Lunch: In this week's political podcast, restaurant association officials from Texas and New Jersey talk about pushing back on the "credit card duopoly," and election results.

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July will bring another step up in minimum wage rates around the country

Restaurant Business

Continue to Site >>> Menu July will bring another step up in minimum wage rates around the country 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 o

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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!