Tue.May 28, 2024

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THE LINE COOK’S DANCE

Culinary Cues

I vividly remember being 10 years old, standing outside a diner window in downtown Buffalo, New York with my mother as I stared in amazement of the short order cook in full display. I only recall snippets of experiences from those early years, but this – I remember. He was poetry in motion. There were no wasted steps and he seemed to know where everything he needed was located without even looking.

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How Shake Shack Uses 5 Nontraditional KPIs to Control Costs

Crunchtime

Shake Shack is a cult favorite with 275+ US locations and a vision to “Stand For Something Good” in all ways, from caring for its team and supporting local communities to sourcing premium ingredients and designing stores responsibly.

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Finally, a Kitchen Renovation Show for People Who Actually Cook

EATER

Ellen Marie Bennett is the host of Tastemade’s Kitchen Glow Up. | Angel Montalvo On Ellen Bennett’s new Tastemade show ‘Kitchen Glow Up,’ functionality comes first When my dad moved into his current duplex, he quickly found that the hood over his stove didn’t connect to anything. Not that it hadn’t been installed correctly, just that it was a stainless steel funnel smacked to the wall, with nothing inside.

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Millennials and Gen X-ers are the best tippers, according to a first-of-its-kind survey of restaurant workers

SpotOn

Millennials and Gen X named the most generous tipping generations Younger restaurant workers find potential for increasing tips through use of technology 25% of Gen Z workers say fast-food and drive-thrus service warrant tipping SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 28, 2024 — As tipping norms shift across the United States, consumers of all ages are rethinking when they should tip, how much, and for what services.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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Cava expects a late-day sales boost with its new grilled steak

Restaurant Business

The new steak protein will be offered at a premium price, but the chain's guests are showing resilience. They're trading down from casual dining and trading up from fast food.

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What Are Bartenders Wearing at the World’s Top Bars?

EATER

At the world’s best bars, bartender uniforms are as considered as the drinks. Here’s a look at bar fashion in NYC, London, Barcelona and beyond.

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In My Family, Marmite Is a Unifying Force

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Lille Allen The dark lord of condiments is the stuff of controversy and colonization, but we love it anyway I have no memory of not absolutely loving Marmite. There’s no lingering childhood trauma of cringing at the smell or gagging at the taste — just a multi-generational, post-colonial Marmite love-at-first-sight story. Marmite may have been dividing the Brits for more than 100 years before David Cameron dangled the idea of Brexit, but the roots of the savory yeast-extract spread actually date

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Red Lobster needs a buyer. How does Darden sound?

Restaurant Business

Reality Check: The casual dining giant sold Red Lobster in a cloud of controversy a decade ago. Here's why a return to the fold may not be as crazy as it sounds.

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How Much Do Ice Cream Shops Make?

Restaurant Accounting

Ice cream is a beloved treat that people of all ages have enjoyed for generations (I personally indulge in it a few times a week during the summer). Many people dream of opening their ice cream shop, but they may wonder how much money they can expect to make. This depends on several factors, such […] The post How Much Do Ice Cream Shops Make? first appeared on The Restaurant CFO.

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CosMc's debuts its mobile app

Restaurant Business

McDonald’s drive-thru beverage concept, which continues to expand in Dallas and San Antonio, now has its own mobile app.

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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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Cracker Barrel names ex-Ruth's Chris CEO Cheryl Henry to its board

Restaurant Business

Henry will assume the seat vacated by fast-casual veteran Bill Moreton. At age 50, she becomes the youngest member of Cracker Barrel's board.

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KFC goes portable and poppable to grab the snacking generation

Restaurant Business

Behind the Menu: Bite-size Apple Pie Poppers, created to target customers' sweet spot, lend themselves to line extensions to expand the chain’s snack selections.

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Cardamom, caviar and other trends from the National Restaurant Show

Restaurant Business

Menu Talk: Plus, breaking bread myths with Modernist Cuisine author Nathan Myhrvold.

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