Dynamic pricing a divisive subject at National Restaurant Show
Restaurant Business
MAY 20, 2024
With the Wendy's debacle still fresh in operators' minds, some are firmly opposed to demand-based menu pricing.
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WHAT WOULD ESCOFFIER SAY
Culinary Cues
MAY 20, 2024
It’s been 89 years since Escoffier stood in front of a range for the last time, yet his presence is still felt by professional cooks and chefs. One could claim, and rightfully so, that he had the greatest influence on the profession and that the chefs’ job was elevated to new levels because of Escoffier’s efforts, approach towards cooking, vision, and skill.
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Red Lobster’s Demise Was Never About the Endless Shrimp
EATER
MAY 20, 2024
The shrimp are a symptom, not the root cause Blame private equity and a decade of mismanagement instead On May 20, after weeks of speculation and dozens of shuttered restaurants across the country, Red Lobster announced that it would file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in an effort to save the flailing chain. As it closed locations, auctioned off its fryers and ovens , and faced an increasingly uncertain future, one popular theory quickly emerged: Red Lobster’s demise surely must be the result of all
Tipping Divide Is Not Too Wide
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 20, 2024
Tipped restaurant workers are not too worried that more businesses outside the industry asking for tips will negatively impact their own tips — 64 percent say it has had no impact, while percent say it’s even helping, according to a new report from SpotOn of restaurant workers on expectations, generational trends and payment options. The report, Beyond Gratuity: Perspectives of Restaurant Staff on Tipping Practices, reveals that two-thirds of workers report their tips have stayed the
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Flynn Group makes another international acquisition
Restaurant Business
MAY 20, 2024
Flynn Group LP has acquired Wendy's restaurants in New Zealand. The largest franchise operator in the world, Flynn already owns rights to develop the burger brand in Australia.
How Much Should You Tip at a Restaurant? A Definitive Guide to Tipping Etiquette.
SpotOn
MAY 20, 2024
Giving should feel good. Yet, the practice of giving tips has become a much-maligned and misunderstood aspect of the restaurant experience. While tips are intended to incentivize exceptional service, some workers see tipping policies as a barrier to a living wage for all. Operators have to navigate the complex world of tip pool options, service charges, and minimum wages and ensure their employees are motivated and paid well, all while striving for profitability.
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What’s the Best Quick Lasagna Hack, According to the ‘Garfield’ Cookbook?
EATER
MAY 20, 2024
Lille Allen We tested three recipes from Garfield. Recipes with Cattitude! to find out Garfield famously loves lasagna — so much so that Garfield. Recipes with Cattitude! , a 2013 Gooseberry Patch cookbook devotes a chapter to recipes for just lasagna, pasta, and pizza. Looking past the fact that cats don’t really eat lasagna, this is the thing that’s never added up: Lasagna is also famously a lot of work — I would know, since I recently put myself through the paces testing internet-famous lasag
Day 3 at the National Restaurant Show: Cybersecurity, roller bags and the trouble with takeout
Restaurant Business
MAY 20, 2024
The Restaurant Business team continued to mine the Show floor for aha moments as the event hit its stride Monday.
Red Lobster files for bankruptcy after missteps including all-you-can-eat shrimp
The Salt
MAY 20, 2024
The seafood chain is in hot water after a series of bad choices by a parade of executives. Almost 580 restaurants will stay open, after dozens closed abruptly last week.
Struggling Red Lobster declares bankruptcy
Restaurant Business
MAY 20, 2024
The casual-dining seafood chain, with $300 million in debt, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in one of the biggest filings in restaurant industry history.
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.
Chefs from McDonald's, Cava, Del Taco and more honored with 2024 MenuMasters awards
Restaurant Business
MAY 20, 2024
The annual event recognized menu innovation at five restaurant chains, plus Chef Nancy Silverton’s induction into the MenuMasters Hall of Fame.
The Restaurant Show has come a long, long way on diversity
Restaurant Business
MAY 20, 2024
Reality Check: You wouldn't believe what passed for acceptable in earlier iterations.
Ohio restaurants try a jujitsu move to protect their tip credit
Restaurant Business
MAY 20, 2024
The industry and its allies are pushing legislation that would raise the state's minimum wage to $15 but keep the credit. The move is intended to thwart an effort to both raise the wage and kill the credit through a ballot initiative.
The Red Lobster bankruptcy is a seminal moment for the restaurant business
Restaurant Business
MAY 20, 2024
The Bottom Line: The seafood chain’s bankruptcy declaration was not surprising after months of closures and Endless Shrimp recriminations. But that doesn’t make it any less notable.
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