The Rail

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

By Joaquin Miranda, Contributor Running a restaurant is no easy task, especially when every dollar counts. But, just because your marketing budget is tight doesn’t mean your ideas have to be. I've learned over the years that the most memorable campaigns often come from the simplest, most cost-effective strategies. And that’s pretty critical in an industry in which margins are so razor-thin.

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Buzztime Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Are you hungry for more trivia? Is one night of bar trivia per week not enough to satiate your senses? Buzztime has tens of thousands of questions in its database. Pub trivia hosts and players could spend a lifetime with them! However, as the years pass, some of the questions become outdated and obscure. Events that are important one year become irrelevant many years later.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The restaurant industry is fighting a tough battle. Rising costs are not the only financial hazard facing the food service business, as recent studies show that slip and fall cases cost the industry $2 billion a year. However, there are several ways businesses can help reduce risk, financial exposure, and legal complications. Focus on Smart Construction When designing new restaurant spaces, be aware of the need for adequate drainage systems to avoid unwanted water runoff, which can freeze during

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Elite Restaurant Group said it has hired a specialist to assist with a comprehensive effort to sell locations nationwide to franchise operators.

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Margin Edge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

This month we look at: cucumber prices, how to lower credit card transaction fees, making the most of slow seasons, inflation and national restaurant sales trends from August.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Traffic at the Italian casual-dining chain and its sister brands was positive for much of the summer, suggesting that value offers are working and customers are feeling more confident.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Court documents indicate the Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza and BurgerFi brands may have separate bidders. And here's a list of locations closed in August and September.

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The Salt

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

We close out Climate Solutions Week with a look at the final step in the food system: waste. Roughly 30-40% of all food produced globally gets thrown out — a huge problem when it comes to climate change. Shuggie's Trash Pie and Natural Wine has answers for what to do with all that waste – be it bruised fruit and wilted greens salad or meatballs made out of beef hearts.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Behind the Menu: The fast casual’s famous chocolate cake has a seasonal competitor—the first new cake flavor in 20 years.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Executive Summary: Papa Johns, Noodles & Company, Smashburger and more restaurant chains update their leadership teams.

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Running a profitable restaurant requires more than great food and service. Our guide breaks down five actionable strategies to help you control costs and maximize profitability. Learn how to track and reduce food waste, optimize labor costs with smart scheduling, make data-driven decisions with regular P&L reviews, and manage fixed and variable costs efficiently.

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