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Ready To Sell? Maybe You Should Be

Modern Restaurant Management

Are you ready to unlock the real secret to building wealth in the restaurant industry? It’s probably not what you think, and it might even be easier than what you’re doing now. Every story deserves an unforgettable ending. In 2018, I opened a self-serve tap house and sports bar called Auggie’s Draft Room. Of all the concepts I’ve brought to life, this one stands out as my most successful.

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An Eater’s Guide to Sri Lanka

EATER

hadynyah/Getty Images A local food expert provides the ideal culinary tour of Sri Lanka, from the islands palm tree-lined beaches to its rolling highland tea plantations Floating just below the southern tip of India, Sri Lanka is a stunningly verdant island cloaked in jungles. Roads lace their way around rice paddies, curry leaf plants and pandan groves sprout in backyards, 800 miles of shoreline teem with crabs and prawns, and coconuts are ubiquitous.

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The Strategic Value of Fractional CFOs in Multi-Unit Restaurants

Goliath Consulting

Running multi-unit restaurants demands more than exceptional food and serviceit requires sophisticated financial leadership to ensure long-term success. While a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides valuable expertise, many restaurant groups find that a fractional CFO offers a more cost-effective solution without compromising on financial guidance.

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WHY NOT CHOOSE EXCEPTIONAL?

Culinary Cues

There are many choices in life, one road vs. another, good vs. great, mediocre vs. acceptable, truth vs. lies we choose to move towards one or the other and live with those decisions. In business, those choices can lead to success or failure, prominence of subservience, profit or loss. At times the choices may seem insignificant but where customers are concerned nothing is insignificant.

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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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Hooters is reportedly preparing a bankruptcy filing

Restaurant Business

The casual-dining chain has hired a law firm to prepare a filing, Bloomberg reported. The chain has been struggling for years.

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FSMA Rule 204 Food Safety Countdown: What Restaurant Managers Need to Know Now

Modern Restaurant Management

Better food safety has never been more in reach, thanks to advancements in traceability standards and technology. With the January 20, 2026 compliance deadline for the U.S. FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Rule 204 approaching, restaurant operators stand to gain improved confidence in the safety and quality of the food they serve. While the rule targets all links in the supply chain such as manufacturers and distributors, its ripple effects can empower restaurants to respond more

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Austin-Area Burger Chain Reportedly Fires Employees for Day Without Immigrants Protest

EATER

A manager at the Dripping Springs location allegedly let go of employees who joined a Day Without Immigrants

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Seasonal Decor Trends to Refresh Your Restaurant's Ambiance

The Rail

By Paola Sanchez, Contributor A restaurants ambiance plays a vital role in shaping the customer experience. Guests dont just visit for the food; they come for the atmosphere, the mood, and the overall dining experience. One of the best ways to keep your restaurant fresh and inviting is by embracing seasonal decor trends. By incorporating thoughtful design changes throughout the year, you can create an environment that feels welcoming, relevant, and aligned with the seasons aesthetics.

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Outback Steakhouse parent Bloomin' Brands lays off 100 employees

Restaurant Business

About 17% of Bloomin's headquarters staff were affected. The company cited industry headwinds and a need to realign after refranchising its operations in Brazil.

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Five Top Payment Trends that Must Be on Your Radar

Modern Restaurant Management

The pandemic accelerated the adoption of digital payments, driven by a surge in online commerce. Today, digital payment methods, especially mobile payments, have matured across Europe as consumers embrace diverse digital channels with ease. Convenience and a wide range of options have emerged as key purchasing drivers, providing significant opportunities for innovation to ensure more inclusive and seamless payment experiences.

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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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The Restaurant Operator’s Guide to Restaurant Apps in 2025

ChowNow

The restaurant industry is going mobile, and restaurant apps are at the center of this transformation. If your business isnt keeping up with the changes, you risk falling behind and not meeting modern customer expectations. Diners want the convenience of ordering, booking, and engaging with their favorite restaurants straight from their phones. For operators, restaurant apps mean higher sales, greater customer retention, and smoother day-to-day operations.

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Chefs Are Getting Creative With Himalayan Cuisine

EATER

Lille Allen Restaurants across India, Nepal, and Bhutan are taking inspiration from mountain communities, where foraging, preservation, and centuries-old culinary traditions provide great meals in challenging conditions Its a balmy afternoon in Darwa, a small village in the foothills of the Himalayas, in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. My husband and I have traveled over 1,000 miles from our home in Mumbai for a single meal: a 14-course tasting menu at Indias hottest dining destination, Na

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8 Restaurant Performance Metrics You Need to Track

The Restaurant Group

Monitoring key performance metrics is crucial for your restaurant’s success. By keeping an eye on these numbers, you can boost profits and run your operations more smoothly. Gross Profit Margin Definition of Gross Profit Margin Gross profit margin shows the money left after subtracting the cost of goods sold (CoGS) from total sales. It indicates how efficiently your restaurant produces and sells its menu items.

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KFC U.S. is moving out of Louisville

Restaurant Business

The fast-food chicken chain is moving its corporate headquarters to Plano, Texas, and is telling all remote workers to relocate to the cities in which their work is based.

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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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‘A Core Tenet of the Hospitality Space Is that You Focus on People Over Profits’

Modern Restaurant Management

We can expect to see a prolonged period of higher egg prices through the Easter and well into 2025, according to a repor t from CoBank. While this can be largely attributed to supply challenges associated with bird flu which has affected nearly 100 million egg-laying hens since 2022, it's not the only factor. The report found demand for eggs has skyrocketed , with per capita consumption growing 20 percent from 2016-2019.

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How to Train Your Restaurant Staff on New Systems Without Slowing Down Service

ChowNow

Applying new technology to your restaurants operations is exciting, but integrating it always comes with one immediate hurdle: getting your staff up to speed. In this article, youll discover how training your restaurant staff on new systems doesnt have to be a big ordeal, slowing down service for guests and costing you money. Yes, it does take time, but not as much as youd think, so long as you follow these seven stepsyour team will learn faster, retain information better, and not disrupt busine

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The State of Date Night Dining

EATER

Lille Allen We asked couples across the country about budgets, date nights in, and what makes a restaurant really worth it In the first seven years of our relationship, my husband and I never codified date night. We went to restaurants sometimes, we cooked together other times. But date nights happened sporadically, and we didnt call them that, if we called them anything at all.

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SpotOn Finds 91% of Operators Cite Inflation as a Major Challenge, But Smart Strategies and the Right Tools Can Protect Profits

SpotOn

San Francisco , February 17, 2025 — Independent restaurant operators are bracing for another tough year as inflation, labor costs and economic uncertainty continue to squeeze profit margins, according to early insights from SpotOn ’s upcoming 2025 Independent Restaurant Financial Report, set to launch on March 3, 2025. SpotOn, a leading software and payments provider for restaurants, surveyed 200 independent restaurant operators across the U.S. revealing the top financial pressures

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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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Chipotle wants to hire 20K workers for 'Burrito Season'

Restaurant Business

The fast-casual chain is once again showcasing career opportunities and benefits in its seasonal push to expand its workforce, with the help of a hiring bot named "Ava Cado.

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Finding New Purpose Through Repurposing Space

Modern Restaurant Management

When doors close , windows of opportunity open with vacant real estate providing new homes for growing F&B brands. According to the hospitality experts at Washington D.C.-based architecture and design firm / /3877, newly-available real estate offers prime locations and cheaper rent for fast casual restaurants such as taco shops and upscale burger joints.

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Encouraging Diners to Order Direct—Here’s How to Make It Easy

ChowNow

Third-party delivery apps start out as a convenient way to reach new customers, but they always take a significant chunk of your profits. While these platforms do bring in orders, they also come with the price of high commission fees, loss of customer data, and a weaker connection between you and your guests. By encouraging diners to order directly, you can keep more of your hard-earned revenue, build stronger relationships with customers, and ensure better service from start to finish.

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9 Bar Upselling Techniques to Boost Profit Margins

Sculpture Hospitality

Lets be real upselling at a bar isnt about strong-arming customers into overpriced drinks. Its about guiding them toward choices theyll love while giving your bottom line a nice boost.

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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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Avoiding the 5 Deadly Sins of Third-Party Delivery

Rocket Fuel

Strategies for ensuring DSPs never give your restaurant a time out by Tom Meyer Your restaurant’s customer loyalty is like water in a bucket: attractive promotions fill it, but operational flaws create leaks that drain the loyalty away. Last year was a tough one for all restaurant brands. Consumer cutbacks hurt the industry as a whole, but QSRs took a particularly big hit.

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Inside the first Applebee's-IHOP dual-branded restaurant in the U.S.

Restaurant Business

Menu mashups and four-daypart service are differentiators for the new Dine Brands concept, which opened Tuesday in Seguin, Texas.

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Oh, Canada: The Potential Impact of AI and Tariffs

Modern Restaurant Management

"These tariffs could deeply affect the food service and hospitality industries on both sides of the border," Alex Thalassinos, President of Silverware POS, one of the first tech providers dedicated to Canada’s hospitality industry, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. Operators would see increased prices in their supply chain, resulting in rising costs to their guests as well.

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How Eat App's VP of Product Helps Restaurants Get More Bookings

The Eat Restaurant

As the VP of Product at Eat App, Im on a mission to help restaurants not only attract more first-time visitors but also keep them coming back for repeat visits. From maximizing online bookings across multiple platforms to creating tailored experiences that keep guests engaged, heres how I help restaurants increase their bookings and build a loyal customer base.

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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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Mastering Multi-Channel Marketing for Food Businesses

TastyIgniter

Master multi-channel marketing for your food business with expert insights on leveraging restaurant social media, email campaigns, SMS promotions, and digital marketing. Learn how to engage customers, boost loyalty, and drive sales with a unified, data-driven strategy.

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NYC Pizza Icon Patsy Grimaldi Dies at 93

EATER

The local legend is credited with fueling the rise of modern pizza-making in the city

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Wingstop to roll out AI-fueled kitchen modernization effort

Restaurant Business

After another record year, the fast-casual chicken chain believes this next tech investment will propel the next phase of growth.

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‘A Core Tenant of the Hospitality Space Is that You Focus on People Over Profits’

Modern Restaurant Management

We can expect to see a prolonged period of higher egg prices through the Easter and well into 2025, according to a repor t from CoBank. While this can be largely attributed to supply challenges associated with bird flu which has affected nearly 100 million egg-laying hens since 2022, it's not the only factor. The report found demand for eggs has skyrocketed , with per capita consumption growing 20 percent from 2016-2019.

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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.