The Rail

OCTOBER 10, 2024

By Julia Nikolaus, Contributor A once-catchy jingle in the United States constituted that coffee is the "best part of waking up." That may or may not be up for debate, but one thing is for sure: the world is decidedly waking up to the taste of sustainability. As more consumers become conscious of the environmental impacts of their choices, sustainable products are increasingly popular, particularly in the food and beverage sector.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Attracting and retaining top talent is a widespread restaurant industry challenge. What can operators do to address this problem? In this Q&A, Travis Larrier, Solutions and Strategy Director at InStride, provides insights on how investing in employee education can give a boost to talent acquisition and retention strategies. Drawing from his experience working with organizations and QSR brands, Larrier shares practical tips for strategically leveraging workforce education to gain a competitiv

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Education Loyalty Program Leadership Fast Casual 88

Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The convenience-store giant is working to improve profits as it contends with falling traffic and a takeover bid by the parent of Circle K.

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Operations 126

EATER

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Lille Allen/Eater Potato ricers are annoying and bulky. They’re also essential for perfect mashed potatoes. Unitasker gadgets are, in my opinion, generally a waste of money and space. Sure, it’s great to have a garlic press, and a cherry pitter does come in handy when it’s peak stone fruit season, but for most of the year, this junk just takes up space in my meager kitchen storage situation.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Five locations closed earlier this year, but now Lynch is shuttering three more, including the fine-dining flagship No. 9 Park, where she first gained national prominence.

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EATER

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Bartenders across the country are combining ancestral and modern techniques, curating backbars that go beyond tequila and mezcal and bringing a personal touch to their menus.

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ChowNow

OCTOBER 10, 2024

We joined our partner, Boostly , to discuss tactics that restaurants can implement this month to increase revenue, without investing too much time or resources. Our experts went over strategies like using customer data to reach your customers and stay top-of-mind, boosting online presence via reviews and profiles, and optimizing high-margin menu items to maximize profitability.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 10, 2024

At a gathering for restaurants at Meta’s Chicago headquarters, the social media giant made its pitch for how it can help brands reach more customers.

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Social Media Marketing 100

EATER

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The new Disney Plus series picks up where the limited series ‘Wandavision’ left off, following Agatha as she works to dispel her own share of curses, witchcraft, and mechanical wizardry with the help of some beloved kitchen equipment. | Disney Plus In the supernatural Disney Plus series, the cult-favorite cooking tool rises to the occasion Spoilers for Agatha All Along , Episode 2 Technology and magic — the kind witches are known to wield — have historically been at odds in the world of Marvel C

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The Bottom Line: Franchising is becoming more attractive as debt becomes expensive and hard to get and equity investors grow skeptical of restaurants. But the model isn’t for everybody.

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EATER

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Lots of people are cashing in when customers cash out. Who does it really benefit?

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 10, 2024

For a limited time, the fast-food chain's iconic burger will become a showcase for chicken, which is now as popular as beef for the burger giant.

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Food 105

Margin Edge

OCTOBER 10, 2024

MarginEdge | We took data from thousands of restaurants across the country and compiled a report to show sales trends for the month of September 2024.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Wages are rising faster than inflation, which could ultimately ease consumer pressure for lower prices. Meanwhile, grocery prices outpaced menu inflation last month.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The chain’s sales slowed in August as bargain-hunting, lower-income consumers sought out deals from competitors. “I think we’re in the pizza wars right now," its CEO said.

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