Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2023

One fundamental principle in the pursuit of business success is to understand the various external factors that can impact operation. In the world of commercial refrigeration and ice production, one such influential factor is seasonality, particularly pronounced during the holiday periods. The Demand Surge During festive seasons, an uptick in production demand is observed in the food and hospitality industries – holiday banquets, community feasts, family gatherings, and festive promotions

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EATER

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Asian Americans have claimed the phrase “not too sweet” as a defiant shorthand and a cheeky rallying cry. But is that maxim really true? The finale of every childhood family function was the same. Aunties would unveil a tray of gulab jamun and start to circulate the house, or the servers at whatever restaurant was hosting would plop a bowl on the table in front of us.

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A subsidiary of Jean-Georges Restaurant Holding Co., the group manages the restaurant portfolio of New York City's South Street Seaport neighborhood.

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Open for Business

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The post Scams targeting the hospitality industry are on the rise – here’s how to protect yourself appeared first on OpenTable Resources.

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Because the fast-casual chain had already invested in increasing pay, they were ahead of the game when the labor crisis hit. As a result, Cava hasn't raised menu prices as much as peers, giving guests a strong perception of value.

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The Salt

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The beverage-first McDonald's spinoff, named for a six-handed extraterrestrial, seems to be a grab at markets currently served by the likes of Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts.

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EATER

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The ancient Scandi holiday tradition of drinking glögg, or warm mulled wine, goes third-wave Platters of cookies, candies, and cakes, as well as piles of gingerbreads shaped like pigs, bats, and teddy bears, cover the dining table. Seasonal pomander balls — whole oranges studded with dried cloves — are hanging in the windows, making the whole place smell like hot punch.

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The association wants operators to speak out against a ban on service fees, which have become increasingly popular at restaurants.

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EATER

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Black-eyed peas are more than a New Year’s tradition. They’re a connection to family, history, and the ancestors that came before.

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Taste Tracker: White Castle riffs on sliders; the Double Decker Taco returns to Taco Bell; shades of red at Modern Market; new global sauces for Quizno’s and Sweetfin; and Playa Bowls adds seasonal spirit to the menu.

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Margin Edge

DECEMBER 7, 2023

November 2023 DMV restaurant sales ended the month just under 2022's numbers. Fast Casual and Full Service DMV restaurants had a busy mid-month this past November, before ending the month slightly down year-over-year.

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The Bottom Line: While noting that humans will continue to drive restaurants, the McDonald’s CEO notes that the calculus on automation gets closer as labor costs soar.

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EATER

DECEMBER 7, 2023

How to level up cocktail recipes with at-home bartending techniques like clarification, fermentation, fat washing and force carbonation.

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Marketing Bites: Pizza Hut says thank you to delivery drivers, Wingstop launches a card game and Shoney’s celebrates National Free Hot Fudge Cake Day.

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Becky Boyd, Director of Menu Innovation & Strategy for parent company Bloomin’ Brands, talks about how she and her team are firing up R&D activity.

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