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Preventing Burnout Culture: The Role of Effective Restaurant Managers

Modern Restaurant Management

Across America, today's fast-paced restaurant work environment, burnout has become a critical issue that large corporate restaurants and mom and pop shops share in common. These organizations must address the burnout environment to maintain a healthy and productive workforce. Managers play a pivotal role in either fostering a positive service industry culture or contributing to burnout.

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Why You Should Promote a Sustainable Kitchen and Menu

Next Restaurants

By Leo Clarke, Contributor As a restaurant owner, there are many reasons to consider offering a more sustainable menu. In the current climate, with global concerns for our environment mounting, sustainability is likely to be at the forefront of your customer’s minds. One study has shown that they are over 50% more likely to choose sustainable restaurants over others.

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Tender Greens parent One Table Restaurant Brands files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Restaurant Business

The operator of Tender Greens and Tocaya is seeking a buyer, but there are no plans to close any of the 39 restaurants between the two fast-casual brands. It is one of a number of recent restaurant bankruptcies.

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What is SMS Marketing and How to Use it for Your Business

The Eat Restaurant

Marketing your company can require a significant amount of time and money. The sheer volume of emails most individuals receive daily and changes in social media algorithms can make it challenging for restaurant operators and other business owners to see results from their marketing campaigns.

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From Payroll Pains to Growth Gains: Streamlining Payroll & HR for Success

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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Three Key Ways to Use Your Restaurant’s LMS to Drive Tangible Results

Crunchtime

Most restaurant brands rely on an LMS (Learning Management System) to support ongoing training and employee development. To better meet the needs of their hourly workforce, some operators are focusing on certain LMS features and best practices to help improve their overall operational success.

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How to Increase Restaurant Sales: 12 Proven Tips and Tricks

Sculpture Hospitality

Running a restaurant is a rewarding and exciting endeavour, but it’s not without its fair share of challenges either. When it comes to growing your business and increasing profitability , one of the most frustrating challenges is sales.

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What is SMS Marketing and How to Use it for Your Business

The Eat Restaurant

Marketing your company can require a significant amount of time and money. The sheer volume of emails most individuals receive daily and changes in social media algorithms can make it challenging for restaurant opertors and other business owners to see results from their marketing campaigns.

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Starbucks inks a deal to install 100 more EV chargers, mostly along the West Coast

Restaurant Business

The devices will be installed along the I-5 corridor under a deal with Mercedes-Benz. When those chargers are up and running, the coffee chain would sport chargers at 1,000 units in total.

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My Garage Freezer Envy, Myself

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater Sometimes, a chest freezer holds more than Popsicles and gallon bags of chicken stock Like all good suburban housing developments, the HOA-funded cul-de-sacs of the neighborhood I grew up in hid a few dark urban legends. One involved a street-wide love triangle that ended in a couple’s financial ruin; another cast doubt on the “accidental” poisoning of a pair of relentlessly barky dachshunds.

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Tempo by Hilton partners with Bluestone Lane on new café concept

Restaurant Business

Moonsong Bar + Café in Louisville, Kentucky, offers a food and drink menu that fits the lifestyle of Tempo’s ideal guest, the operator said.

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3 Steps to Successful & Strategic Year-End HR Planning

Year-end can be a hectic time for HR professionals, but with proper planning and organization, you can navigate it smoothly. Learn the main watch outs for year-end HR prep with Paycor’s helpful checklist covering employee data, wage and tax information, and special situations. Ensure compliance and efficiency by downloading today!

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The Ultimate Luxury Is Buttering Your Olive Oil

EATER

Bettina Makalintal Go ahead, serve your bread with butter and olive oil This post originally appeared in the July 17, 2024 edition of The Move , pro tips and advice from Eater’s dining experts, direct to your inbox. Subscribe now. Not long ago, the Eater team went for lunch at the sceney New York City restaurant Raf’s, where I encountered a dying breed: the bread basket.

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Domino's strong U.S. sales are not enough to satisfy Wall Street

Restaurant Business

The company’s same-store sales rose 4.8%, thanks to profitable traffic growth, but its stock plunged amid issues with one of its global operators.

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Rice Isn’t Just For Big Beer Anymore

EATER

Craft beer breweries once looked down on Budweiser and Coors for using rice in their beers. Today, craft rice lager is trending. Here's why.

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Good thing Paul McCartney didn't live to see these restaurant tales take hold

Restaurant Business

Restaurant Rewind: The industry has dealt with its share of ridiculous myths over the years. Here's a look at some of the outrageous lies that were eventually swatted down.

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How to Increase Diversity in Your Workforce Through AI Technology

Diversity and inclusion are crucial for building a strong and innovative workforce. Discover how AI technology can revolutionize your hiring process and drive diversity in your organization. Explore over 10 ways AI recruiting tools can help you identify a wider pool of candidates, enhance communication strategies, and eliminate unconscious bias. Embrace the future of recruitment and create a more diverse and inclusive workplace with AI technology.

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Darden Restaurant Group Acquires Austin-Born Tex-Mex Chain Chuy’s

EATER

National restaurant company Darden Restaurants acquired Austin Tex-Mex chain restaurant Chuy’s in July 2024.

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Logan Powell named CEO of Puttshack

Restaurant Business

Powell was previously CFO and global president and has helped grow the tech-fueled mini-golf concept in the U.S. for five years. He replaces outgoing CEO Joe Vrankin.

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My Life on the Road as a Competitive Eater of Giant Food

EATER

I've traveled thousands of miles to eat giant portions of food—but never for likes, clicks, or fame.

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With Chuy's deal, Olive Garden's owner sees a chance to get broader and younger

Restaurant Business

The challenge for Darden Restaurants will be turning the regional full-service Mexican chain into a bigger player.

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Data: A Lifeline for Tight-Margin Restaurants

In the competitive restaurant industry, data is crucial for controlling costs and boosting efficiency. Real-time data helps with labor scheduling, adjusting menu items, reducing waste and improving profitability. Learn how harnessing data enables better decision-making and enhances operational success.

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‘ONE STAR’: Chefs Review Yelp

EATER

Eater asked four Bay Area chefs to scrutinize the review site for Yelp’s 20th anniversary

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Restaurants can learn some foodservice tricks from supermarkets

Restaurant Business

State of the Plate: Nancy Kruse, RB’s menu trends columnist, says grocers are stepping up their game, and restaurants need to keep up.

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Meet One of the Most Prolific People on Yelp

EATER

What inspires someone to write more than 1,200 Yelp reviews in a year? For Robert Siu, it’s a labor of love. People have extraordinarily strong opinions on just about everything, and since 2004, Yelp — the site that aggregates user-written reviews — has provided a platform to exercise our first amendment right to criticize, exalt, and qualify. Yelp’s court of public opinion tends to unite itself on uncontroversial issues: The 405 highway in LA has a paltry 1-star review on average (which is unde

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How Domino's upgraded loyalty program helps it win market share again

Restaurant Business

The pizza chain is thriving again, generating more traffic, thanks to changes made in Domino’s Rewards last year.

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Interview Scorecard Free Downloadable Template

Making effective hiring decisions can be challenging, but with a standardized evaluation process, you can improve your chances of finding the ideal candidate every time. Discover the benefits of using interview scorecards to assess and compare candidates, ensuring fair and consistent evaluations. Our free interview scorecard template allows you to customize criteria and track candidate progress, helping you make informed hiring decisions.

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Taco Bell takes to the street with latest menu launch

Restaurant Business

After a successful test in October, Cheesy Street Chalupas roll out Thursday for a limited time.

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