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KITCHEN LIFE & CAREER

Culinary Cues

So much to learn, so little time. Where do you begin, whats the best way to learn? What should you do, where should you turn? If you are serious about a kitchen career and have the focus to map out the best path, then listen up. Every cook, at least every serious cook, seems to want to work in one of those exceptional fine dining or cutting-edge experimental operations that are depicted in shows like Chefs Table or The Bear.

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Lessons from the Pandemic: What Restaurants Need to Know Now

Modern Restaurant Management

Five years have passed since the pandemic upended the restaurant industry, and its effects continue to shape consumer behavior. Are people dining out more or less? What’s driving their choices? How can restaurants stay ahead? Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) explored these questions in its latest consumer report, Adapting to Change: How Restaurant Trends Have Evolved.

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Beyond the Scoop Shop: A Blueprint for Scaling Artisan Food Businesses

Modern Restaurant Management

Scaling an artisan food business is no easy feat. What starts as a passion for quality, craftsmanship, and unique flavors often turns into a logistical challenge when demand grows beyond the capacity of a single storefront or kitchen. Many small food businesses reach a critical point where they must decide whether to remain small and exclusive or expand into wholesale, manufacturing, and broader distribution.

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The Pandemic Pivots That Stuck

EATER

Five years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, our relationship to food and dining has undergone some permanent changes I got COVID for the first time this past February. I was lucky to have a job I didnt need to be physically present for, no children that needed care, no underlying health conditions, a booster shot, and ample, union-bargained sick leave.

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10 HR Metrics for 2025: HR Data Toolkit

The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!

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Local SEO For Restaurants—How To Rank Higher And Attract More Customers

ChowNow

When people are hungry, they turn to Google. Its the number one way customers discover new restaurants and if your business isnt showing up in the search results, youre losing diners to competitors who are. Local restaurant SEO is the best way to attract new customers, and its easier than you thinkyou dont need to be a technical expert to start seeing real results.

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Week in Review: Subway’s Footlong conflict, Caribou’s CEO departs and Taco Bell is on fire

Restaurant Business

A look back at the weeks biggest stories in the restaurant industry from Restaurant Business.

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We’re in a Renaissance of Cool Cocktail Glasses

EATER

Eater Staff Why drink from a boring old glass when you can sip from a dragon-embellished chalice? We are living in a renaissance of incredible cocktail glasses. Maybe its just that the internet has given folks more access to some of the best unique cocktail glasses the world has to offer, but I feel like I cant turn a digital corner without falling in love with a confetti-embellished Champagne coupe or a set of old fashioned glasses that look like Barbapapas in the best way possible.

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How To Use Restaurant Customer Data To Improve Your Business And Grow Sales

ChowNow

Restaurants collect a ton of customer data. Every online order, email sign up, and reward program interaction generates valuable insightsbut if that data just sits there, youre missing a major opportunity. Think about it: What if you could automatically send a special offer to a customer who hasnt ordered in a while? Or adjust your staffing schedule based on peak ordering times?

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Shake Shack sued for not adequately disclosing delivery fees in California

Restaurant Business

The lawsuit exposes a lack of clarity in California's transparency laws, which largely exempt restaurants. But questions remain about when and how certain fees should be communicated to guests.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

"The pandemic forced the restaurant industry to reinvent itself overnight, moving from a primarily in-store dining experience to an omnichannel, digital-first business. These changes have become permanent shifts in how they target customers, market themselves, and design their offerings." As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry.

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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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What Is PCI Compliance for Restaurants?

Lavu

PCI Compliance for Restaurants is essential to protecting customer payment data and preventing costly breaches. With 70% of transactions made via cards, restaurants are prime targets for cyberattacks. Failure to comply with PCI standards can result in fines of up to $100,000 per month, legal complications, and a significant loss of customer trust. Implementing robust security measures ensures compliance and safeguards both business operations and customer data.

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Discover Crunchtime's New Mobile App for Inventory Management

Crunchtime

Our new mobile app makes inventory management more efficient than ever. In the day-to-day rush of running a restaurant, your team leads shouldn't be confined to a computer screen in the back officeit's imperative to stay agile, whether you're in the front or back of house. That's why mobile solutions like Crunchtime's new Inventory App are imperative for restaurant operators on the path to growth.

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The Importance of a Strong Brand Identity in the Restaurant Business

The Restaurant Group

Introduction Hey there! Let’s talk about something that can make or break your restaurant: restaurant branding. Imagine walking into a place that just feels right the logo, colors, menu, and even the way the staff greets you. Thats the power of branding! So, what exactly is restaurant branding ? It’s how your restaurant presents itselfits logo design, menu design, interior design, and overall guest experience.

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Functional Beverages Gaining Popularity in Restaurants

Restaurant Business

Todays consumers are very knowledgeable about ingredients, and theyre looking to beverages to conveniently manage their health. Spins sales data found that 39% of beverage sales are dedicated to products that promote health and wellness. We see a surge in the functional beverage space thats blurring the boundaries for all beverage formats creating opportunities for innovation.

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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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Navigating Tipping Fatigue

Modern Restaurant Management

Picture this: You’re at self-checkout where you just scanned, bagged and paid for your own groceries when the screen asks, “Would you like to leave a tip?” Wait… for who? If that scenario feels all too familiar, you're not alone. Tipping expectations have skyrocketed, and consumers are pushing back. According to a recent Bankrate survey , nearly one in three Americans think tipping has gone too far.

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Is Your F&B Strategy Driving Your Dining Precinct transformation?

Future Food

Successful precinct designs are aligned to the key strategy drivers Delivering a modern dining precinct in a club environment demands a holistic strategy that goes beyond architectural or interior design plans. Well before the architect or interior designer is engaged, the strategy for the project should be robustly structured with key strategy drivers that shape the food and hospitality experience for the target market.

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Recruiting and Retaining Restaurant Staff for Growth: Insights from Kura Sushi’s Strategy

Black Box Intelligence

Recruiting and Retaining Restaurant Staff for Growth Insights from Kura Sushis Strategy Hiring and keeping great employees is a major challenge for restaurants today. With so many job options out there, how do you find the right people? And more importantly, how do you get them to stay? Kura Sushi , a fast-growing sushi restaurant chain, has found a way to make it work.

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How to Track a Drop in Restaurant Profit Margins – A Step-by-Step Investigation

Apicbase

For thousands of foodservice operators, the Apicbase sales dashboard is the first stop of the day. Why? Because it answers a fundamental question: How are we doing? Apicbase provides deep insights into every back-of-house metric. But when you need a quick pulse on business performance , the sales dashboard is where you go. At a glance, it shows: Revenue Cost of Goods Sold (CoGS) Total profits Discounts Profit margin % Today, Im looking at the sales dashboard of a multi-site restaurant group.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

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.

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The bloody battle against swipe fees

Restaurant Business

Working Lunch: This week's political podcast features a conversation with Brennan Duckett, who has become the point man in the national effort to push back on credit card fees that are bleeding restaurants dry.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

"As awful as it was, the pandemic pushed restaurants to completely rethink their operations in order to survive, and some of the changes they made during the pandemic have continued to be beneficial to those restaurants and industry at large." As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry.

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Is Your F&B Strategy Driving Your Dining Precinct transformation?

Future Food

Successful precinct designs are aligned to the key strategy drivers Delivering a modern dining precinct in a club environment demands a holistic strategy that goes beyond architectural or interior design plans. Well before the architect or interior designer is engaged, the strategy for the project should be robustly structured with key strategy drivers that shape the food and hospitality experience for the target market.

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The Evolution of Restaurant Inventory: Why Your System Should Adapt with You

ChefMod

Managing restaurant inventory is a constantly evolving challenge. While many operators would love for their inventory setup to be a “set it and forget it” process, the reality is that inventory is fluidchanging with trends, customer preferences, and the natural flow of purchasing decisions. The question isnt just how to set up inventory lists, but how to maintain, refine, and optimize them over time to mirror whats happening in the business.

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2025 Payroll Calendar Templates (Biweekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly)

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!

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Paying Pizza Delivery Drivers Legally & Smartly

Thrive POS

If your pizzeria hires delivery drivers , you've probably got headaches! Make sure that you are up to speed on the details of how to pay your drivers legally, while making smart decisions about how to incent drivers to give great service!

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Noodles & Company hopes to reclaim its pasta expertise with upcoming menu overhaul

Restaurant Business

The first quarter brought positive traffic and optimism for the year ahead, as the fast casual prepares for the biggest menu transformation in its history.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

"The pandemic forced the restaurant industry to evolve – or disappear. It wasn’t just about survival; it was about reinvention. Adaptability became non-negotiable as takeout, delivery, and digital ordering shifted from secondary revenue streams to essential lifelines." As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry.

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Why Don't Restaurants Take Reservations? Key Reasons Explained

The Eat Restaurant

The main reasons include high no-show rates, unpredictable dining times, and higher operational costs. In this article, we will explore why restaurants dont take reservations and how these factors affect a restaurants choice to go with a walk-in-only policy.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

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.

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Meghan Markle’s New Netflix Show Proves She’s Still an LA Girl at Heart

EATER

The Duchess of Sussex shares her devotion to Los Angeless roadside fruit stands, local doughnuts, and Korean culture

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Women in Restaurant Tech: Cooper's Hawk CIO Susan Lucas Leads Tech Transformation to Complement Guest Experience

Crunchtime

As the steward of the world's largest wine club membership, Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurants balances traditional hospitality with modern tech solutions. With 60+ locations, Coopers Hawk is a unique take on wine club membership with on-site full-service restaurants, a tasting room, and retail, all under the same roof.

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Potbelly offers incentives to get franchisees to open units faster

Restaurant Business

The Chicago-based fast-casual sandwich shop is also planning to open more company units, now that the franchise ball is rolling.

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What’s Shaping Restaurants in 2025

Chowly

Trend Watch Whats Shaping Restaurants in 2025 Big Chains Are ClosingIndependent Operators Need to Stay Sharp Some of the biggest names in the business are scaling back. Wendys, Dennys, Red Lobster, and TGI Fridays have all shut down locations or filed for bankruptcy. Why does this matter to you? Because its proof that high costs and inefficiencies will put any restaurant at risk.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

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.