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What Should Food Cost be in a Restaurant?

Sculpture Hospitality

Your restaurant is bustling, customers are raving about your dishes, and the atmosphere is alive with energy. Everything seems perfect - until you glance at the profit margins and realize somethings not adding up.

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How a Creative Cocktail Program with a Beer and Wine License Can Help Your New Restaurant Succeed

Modern Restaurant Management

Opening a restaurant in competitive markets like South Florida is no easy task. Nearly 49 percent of restaurants fail within their first five years, and the 10-year survival rate is less than 35 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. High rents, competition, and fees make it tough for new restaurants to stay afloat. However, one way to boost your restaurant's chances of success is by using a beer and wine license to offer creative cocktails—without the high cost and

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As restaurants head into 2025, more economic uncertainty abounds

Restaurant Business

The operating environment and the economy should provide some tailwinds while the M&A market returns to normal. But tariffs and deportations could create some real headaches.

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In 2025, Small Changes Will Have a Big Impact on Pizza Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Pizza restaurants are poised to continue their evolution this year and incremental changes, especially in the areas of artificial intelligence, operational efficiency and customer preferences, will create both challenges and opportunities for pizzeria owners. From smarter ordering systems to food that travels better, here’s what pizzeria owners can expect in the year ahead.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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The Nonalcoholic Fancy Sodas to Drink Right Now

EATER

The best of this new generation of seltzer-ish, sorta-healthy, definitely nonalcoholic drinks No longer just limited to the age-old debate over Coke versus Pepsi, the soda aisle is now exploding with options making all sorts of promises. Whether brands are insisting that theyll improve your health or approximate your favorite cocktail without the booze, this new generation of sodas is decidedly more complex in just about every sense than its predecessors.

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5 restaurant tech predictions for 2025

Restaurant Business

Restaurant Business technology editor foresees an eventful year for Toast, CloudKitchens, first-party ordering and more.

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Exciting new independent restaurants coming in 2025

Restaurant Business

It's not clear what sort of macroeconomic climate the new year will bring, but big-name restaurateurs are busy with new projects in the works.

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Mastering Restaurant Positioning: Proven Strategies for Success

The Eat Restaurant

Restaurant positioning is how you make your restaurant unique and memorable to customers. Its key to standing out in a crowded market. In this article, youll learn strategies to carve out a strong and lasting position for your restaurant.

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World of Beer emerges from bankruptcy

Restaurant Business

The Tampa-based beer-centric, casual-dining franchise restructured its debt and said it will open four to five locations per year in the next five years.

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A Hindu cookbook writer challenges notions about Indian food

The Salt

Mashed blood, dried squirrel, spicy fish eggs: A writer from an oppressed Hindu caste publishes a cookbook that he hopes will shatter the notion of a mostly vegetarian India.

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Future-Proof Your Talent Pipeline

Get ready for the future of business. As HR navigates an ongoing labor shortage, leaders need stronger, more adaptable recruiting strategies. Do you have the tools you need to build a talent pipeline that drives sustainable business growth?

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Noodles & Company stock price decline brings threat of delisting

Restaurant Business

The fast-casual chain has struggled to turn around its financial performance, but its stock price has remained below $1 long enough to trigger a warning.

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Sour cherry, pistachio and masa: Here are the predicted food trends of 2025

The Salt

Trend watchers predict that some of the foods and flavors of 2025 will include sour cherry, pistachio, and masa, the corn-based dough that's been a Central American staple for centuries.

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In a tough year for restaurant stocks, a few names stood out

Restaurant Business

Chilis owner Brinker, Sweetgreen and Cava led during a year in which investors largely shied away from restaurant investments.

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I’m Already Bored by Meghan Markle’s New Netflix Cooking Series

EATER

Netflix The first trailer for With Love, Meghan dropped today On Thursday, just as everyone rubbed the New Years Day sleep out of their eyes, Meghan Markle revealed the first look at her forthcoming Netflix series , With Love, Meghan. The trailer , posted to Markles Instagram account, showcases the Duchess of Sussex hanging out in a Montecito, California mansion with famous friends like Mindy Kaling as she harvests fresh produce, snips florals, and, and tenderly sprinkles dried flower petals on

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Emerging concepts to watch in 2025

Restaurant Business

It's too soon to say what the next hot thing will be next year, but these growing brands are worth keeping an eye on.

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Tech supplier PAR acquires restaurant data company Delaget for $132M

Restaurant Business

The deal gives PAR another product to offer as it aims to become a one-stop-shop for restaurant tech.

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TGI Fridays franchisee to acquire bankrupt restaurants for $34.5M

Restaurant Business

Cancun-based Mera Corp. outbid former Fridays CEO Ray Blanchette for a group of nine locations, including five at the Dallas-Fort Worth airport, according to reports.

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Chipotle's fitness 'accountability buddy' promotion expands to international markets

Restaurant Business

Diners who run or walk designated segments on the Strava app can compete to win free Lifestyle Bowls from the fast-casual chain during Resolution Season.

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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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BJ's Restaurants gets some help from Ron Shaich's Act III Holdings

Restaurant Business

The casual-dining chain and the former Panera CEO struck a cooperation agreement that will bring more collaboration between BJs and the influential shareholder.

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Starbucks expands espresso lineup with brand-new Cortado

Restaurant Business

In flavor news, the coffee giant spotlights pistachio, hot honey and brown sugar to ring in the new year.

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So much for unrelenting demand for restaurant experiences

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: After thriving coming out of the pandemic, fine-dining restaurants and so-called eatertainment chains have seen big sales pullback. Is it inflation or something else?