EATER
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
William A. Morgan/Shutterstock Americas Classics honors locally owned restaurants that have timeless appeal and mark the real start of Beards season James Beard Awards season is here! After revealing the long list of 2025 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists last month, today, the foundation names the recipients of its Americas Classics Awards.
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Are your customers always asking to take home some extras of your salsa, BBQ sauce, or house salad dressing? Do you think there might be a market to actually sell it; first at your restaurant and then to local retailers/grocers but you have no idea where do you start? Do you just make “extra batches” and bottle it in your restaurant kitchen and slap a label on it?
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Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Restaurant no-shows are a silent killer of hospitality profits. No-shows plague the UK hospitality industry, with 12-14 percent of restaurant reservations going unfulfilled, resulting in an estimated £17.6 billion in annual revenue losses, according to Zonal and CGA's GO Technology report. The research also highlights that the 18-34 age group is the most frequent offender, creating significant financial challenges for restaurants and venues.
ChowNow
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Online ordering has transformed the restaurant industry, turning what was once a convenience into an absolute necessity. In 2025, the US online food delivery market is expected to reach $424.9 billion in revenue. Customers expect to browse menus, place orders, and pay for their meals with just a few taps of their phones. Whether theyre grabbing takeout on the way home from work or scheduling a delivery for later that day, digital ordering has become the norm.
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Culinary Cues
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Inspiration comes in many forms. It may be from the actions of others, their successes, or even their failures; it may come from the visual arts, or music, science or medicine, or even from the beauty of nature. But few would deny the value of inspirational words from the experience of others. Here are some that have, in the past, been posted on my office door when I was a chef and later as an educator.
Restaurant Business
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
The layoffs will remove management layers and redundancies as the delivery company joins forces with its new owner, Grubhubs CEO wrote in a message to staff.
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ChowNow
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Are you doing all the right thingsserving amazing food, delivering top-notch service, crafting perfectly balanced drinksbut the tables still arent filling up like they should? Youre delivering a great dining experience, yet foot traffic remains inconsistent, online engagement is low, and new customers arent coming in as often as youd like. The problem isnt your food or serviceits visibility and customer engagementand were going to help you fix that.
Culinary Cues
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
I find myself thinking lately of terms the common man, common woman, common child. I think of their (our) needs and desires, the simple ones that we all share. Some of us have the means, had the upbringing, enjoyed good fortune to be able to do what is in our hearts and our minds to do. The simple things of a piece of land to work, a roof over our heads that can move from house to home, food on our table, clothes on our back, a solid education, good health and a job that provides and gives us sa
Restaurant Business
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Operators filed a lawsuit against the chicken wing chain and parent company Fat Brands, accusing them of underfunding the marketing department and damaging the brand.
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
The restaurant industry is facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities in maintaining visibility online, where the majority of local consumers go for information and recommendations. SOCi's 2024 Local Visibility Index (LVI) reveals that the U.S. restaurant industry risks losing approximately $6.9 billion in revenue every year due to inadequate digital engagement across key consumer channels such as search engines, social media platforms, and review sites.
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.
EATER
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Tacos are served up at Maizajo, where corn tortillas are made in-house. | Stephanie Wu Long seafood lunches, grasshopper cocktails, and more A version of this post originally appeared in Stephanie Wus newsletter, From the Editor, a roundup of the most vital news and stories in the food world. Subscribe now. Ive just returned from three glorious, food-filled days in Mexico City.
ChowNow
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Managing multiple third-party delivery platforms can feel like running several businesses at once. Each system has its own tablet, order flow, and set of requirements, making it difficult to keep up with operations smoothly. For restaurant operators, juggling Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub separately can lead to inefficiencies, mistakes, and frustrated staff.
The Restaurant Group
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
Introduction In the fast-paced world of restaurants, keeping a close eye on your inventory is as vital as the secret sauce in your signature dish. Proper inventory tracking helps reduce waste, control costs, and boost profits. Imagine knowing exactly what’s in your pantry at any given momentno more unexpected 86’d menu items or last-minute supplier scrambles.
Restaurant Business
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
A Deeper Dive: Dawn Kane, CEO of Hot Dish Advertising, joins the restaurant finance podcast to talk about Starbucks, Chilis and the best strategies to break through the marketing clutter.
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Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Miami-based brand I Heart Fries teamed with Artist, Athlete, Activist, Celebrity Influencer Dylan Gonzalez to launch an international franchise expansion effort. “I Heart Fries is a restaurant concept that combines a variety of delicious international foods in one place. We serve traditional food from different countries – including Venezuela, Spain, and more – on a bed of French fries, allowing our guests to get a taste of many different cultures at one incredible restaurant,&
EATER
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
After losing the tip of my left index finger (.twice), I decided it was time to take more serious measures. A chainmail glove, my friends, is the solution. Regrets, Ive had a few but then again, too few to mention namely, both of the times I cut off a significant portion of my left index finger, while slicing spaghetti squash and the stems off of a bouquet of flowers, respectively.
ChowNow
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
You dont need a big-chain budget to attract new diners and increase their spending at your restaurant. In fact, I bet youd be surprised to learn that you already have everything you need to make a massive impact on your restaurants profits, and you can start today. In this guide, youll learn how to use ChowNow tools along with a handful of other effective strategies to increase order volume, boost your current customer traffic, and grow your overall sales. 1.
Lavu
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
POS systems do more than just process payments they enable restaurants to personalize menus by analyzing customer data. Learn more in our latest post: How POS Systems Enable Menu Personalization. Customer Insights : Track orders, dietary preferences, and trends. Real-Time Updates : Adjust menus instantly for accuracy and relevance. Integrations : Connect with loyalty programs, delivery platforms, and inventory systems for seamless personalization.
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Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.
Restaurant Business
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Ripple Fries are rolling out systemwide in March. Expect to hear more menu news from the fast-casual chain after a rough start to the year.
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Independent restaurants are at a pivotal moment, as the industry confronts multiple challenges including inflation, cost volatility, and extreme weather and adapts to an increasingly complex operating environment, according to the findings of the The James Beard Foundation® (JBF) 2025 Independent Restaurant Industry Report. The research stems from in-person chef interviews and a nationwide survey of more than 400 restaurant owners and operators spanning 47 states with respondents ranging fr
EATER
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Cliff Rome of Peaches is teaming up with Bon Appetit Management
Bottleneck Management
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Meet the Team in Schaumburg At City Works in Schaumburg, the energy is always high, the beer taps never stop flowing, and behind the scenes, the kitchen runs full throttle, thanks to team members like Matt Nachie, Heart of House Red Shirt. Whether hes leading the line or sharing post-shift laughs, Matt brings the camaraderie that makes City Works more than just a restaurant.
Advertiser: Paycor
Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!
Lavu
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Want to improve your restaurants performance? Start by analyzing these Top 7 POS Sales Reports to know where your restaurant is headed. These reports help you understand sales trends, manage inventory, optimize staffing, and improve customer satisfaction. Here’s what you need to know: Sales Reports : Track revenue, peak hours, product performance, and staff contributions to refine pricing, menu, and staffing.
Restaurant Business
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
As other limited-service brands struggle to maintain traffic, the fast-casual chain's year-end results demonstrated "strength and resilience.
Crunchtime
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Crunchtime customers can now better anticipate how the weather will impact customer demand Historically, external factors like the weather have been difficult for restaurants to predict. Weather events like rain or snowstorms can easily impact customer behavior and often result in lower-than-expected sales. To remain competitive in todays quickly changing restaurant industry, it's essential that operators can accurately forecast customer demand, even with the unknown factors of weather.
EATER
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
A last-minute bottle of wine feels boring compared to a pickle crock, pasta-water-scented candle, or whole ham leg Housewarming gifts are tricky. They are tricky by scale: larger than a host gift, smaller than a wedding gift. And they are tricky by kind: housewarming gifts should be practical and also personal both to the person giving the gift and to the household receiving it.
Advertiser: Paycor
The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.
The Restaurant Group
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Introduction Upselling techniques in restaurants are where servers suggest additional or premium menu items to enhance the dining experience. It helps increase revenue while improving customer satisfaction. Done right, it feels natural, adding value to the guest’s visit without feeling pushy. Using effective upselling techniques in restaurants ensures guests enjoy the best food and drink pairings while restaurants boost profits.
Lavu
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
When it comes to running a pizzeria, precision, speed, and customization are key. Lavu is the clear leader in the pizza POS industry, named the #1 POS System for Pizza Restaurants by Forbes for its unmatched features tailored to the unique needs of pizza restaurants. Trusted by global pizza chains like Little Caesars and Papa Johns , as well as thousands of mom-and-pop pizzerias in 75+ countries, Lavu delivers exceptional value for every pizza operator.
Restaurant Business
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
The fast-casual salad chain has received a $200 million investment from a group led by Wellington Management.
SpotOn
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Joe Nicholson was a manager and tech consultant at one of the busiest restaurants in Sacramento, CA—Tower Cafe. Now, as a copywriter at SpotOn, he helps restaurant owners and managers learn how to run a more profitable operation. Restaurant P&L statements can be downright confusing. Prime costs. Contribution margins. Direct operating expenses.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
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