Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Recent outbreaks have highlighted vulnerabilities in food safety systems. What are the early warning signs that restaurants should monitor to prevent widespread contamination? How do factors like suppliers, but also kitchen layout, equipment design, and workflow patterns impact contamination risk? How restaurants can leverage technology to avoid spreading foodborne illness and protect their team members and customers?

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The announcement did not reveal how many units of the family-dining brand are still in operation, or how many members of its management team participated in the deal.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Long after the restaurant industry felt the most significant impacts of the pandemic, echoes still reverberate in the form of workforce realities and operational challenges. After millions left the industry in 2020, restaurants responded by increasing wages and leaning into incentives to attract employees back. This adaptability allowed the industry to come back even stronger, but to this day, the struggle to attract and retain a stable workforce remains.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A surprising 95% of independent restaurants say they’re using AI in their operations, according to a report from TouchBistro.

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The Restaurant Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Introduction In the bustling world of dining, how to attract more guests to a restaurant is the secret sauce to success. By blending creativity with strategic planning, you can transform your eatery into the talk of the town. Let’s dive into some foolproof strategies to make your restaurant the go-to spot for food lovers. Develop a Unique Dining Concept Understand Your Target Audience First things first, know your crowd.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Social media star Keith Lee actually liked the pay-by-the-pound FOB Sushi Bar in Seattle. But then viewers saw something move in his sashimi.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

From streamlining operations to automating guest touch points, artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the hospitality industry. At the Southern Smoke Foundation Symposium in New Orleans this month, industry experts gathered to explore the evolving role of AI, including advancements in both “agentic AI” and “generative AI.” The panelists shared strategies for leveraging AI to enhance operations, help personalize guest experiences, and uncover opportunities fo

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Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Out of the Box: Monthly Restaurant Industry Update Restaurant Industry in Review: Trends from October 2024 OCTOBER: BY THE NUMBERS 0.5% Comp Sales -2.5% Comp Traffic Best Region: New England Best Segment: Quick Service Best Cuisine: Chicken Worst Region: NY-NJ Worst Segment: Fine Dining Worst Cuisine: Sandwich The restaurant industry started turning a corner in August and September.

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Rocket Fuel

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A Return on Investment (ROI) analysis is about more than just throwing around impressive numbers in today’s competitive delivery recovery revenue market. It’s about precision, trust, and accuracy. Restaurant operators increasingly rely on ROI analyses to make crucial decisions about their partner for managing delivery disputes. However, not all ROI calculations are created equal, and if you aren’t careful, you could be misled.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Lille Allen/Eater A mix of recipes and reference guide, Nicola Lamb’s debut cookbook wants to make you a better baker Most folks watch The Great British Bake Off for the drama and pretty bakes, with no intention of ever hauling out their mixer. Then there are those who watch the show’s contestants build jaw dropping showstopper desserts and say, “Ooo, I’m going to try that next weekend.

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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.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Bottom Line: The private-equity firm has long invested in franchisors. But three deals worth more than $10 billion make its presence felt in the restaurant business.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Don’t call it a fruit cake. These are the very best panettoni to buy this season This time of year brings some of the best of baking. There are Christmas cookies, gingerbread, buches de Noel, and then, of course, the ever-versatile panettone. The traditional Italian confection, an eggy, yeasty bread dotted with chunks of fruit and nuts, defies categorization — it can be breakfast, dessert, or a teatime treat.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The certification process took 14 days, a reflection of how close the voting was. But for the first time ever, Californians have voted against raising the minimum wage.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

George Motz wants every hamburger to come with high-quality ingredients a history lesson It’s quite possible that no one knows hamburgers better than George Motz, the founder of New York City’s luncheonette-style Hamburger America and self-proclaimed burger scholar. Even before opening his love letter to burgers in New York City, Motz was infatuated: He directed a documentary about burgers in America in 2004; hosted a television series on the Travel Channel called Burger Land ; and has written t

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Businesses are increasing their party budgets this year to enhance workplace culture, and restaurants can snag more of those catering dollars.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Martini on the rocks is back at top cocktail bars across the country. Here's why, and why the midcentury drink deserves a revival.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Bottom Line: More than 20 years ago, Baja Fresh was the country’s biggest burrito chain and attracted a massive valuation in a sale to Wendy’s. Its subsequent downfall offers numerous lessons for emerging brands today.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Esra Erol Explaining America’s weirdly complicated food inspection system The only difference, usually, between a cheese pizza and a pepperoni pizza is the pepperoni. Yet in the United States of America, two completely different government agencies are responsible for regulating and inspecting each. A frozen pepperoni pizza, because it contains meat, will go through three separate USDA inspections: At the slaughterhouse, at the pepperoni-making facility, and at the pizza factory.

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Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Despite a “farewell tour” a year ago, the fast-food giant is bringing back the iconic sandwich next month and this time will let customers buy a jug of its McRib sauce.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Consumers choose cheesy menu items as those they’re most likely to purchase this fall, finds Technomic.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Joe Guith, CEO of the chicken chain, joins the Restaurant Business podcast to talk about remodels, digital plans and the company’s recent decision to go back to its old chicken recipe.

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