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Whatever Happened to Election Cake?

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Matus Benian/Flickr Once an American tradition, the practice of baking a cake for Election Day has faded into obscurity, but some have tried to revive it Thanksgiving means turkey, the Fourth of July equals hot dogs and burgers, and Christmas brings ham, so why doesn’t America have a specific food to eat on Election Day? Perhaps because we’re now too mired in disgust and/or despair by the time a presidential election rolls around every four years to be concerned with preparing a special dish.

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The Cost of B-ing Good

Modern Restaurant Management

Read any article enumerating the current or emerging trends in restaurants and retail and you will see ideas of health and wellness, environmental sustainability, and brand authenticity coming to the fore. These trends are driven by Millennial and Gen Z consumers, who are more willing to pay a premium for sustainable products; those consumers also tend to be more online and acutely aware of the impact of business practices on the lives of people and the future of the planet.

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How to Increase Customer Loyalty (12+ Strategies)

The Eat Restaurant

Discover effective strategies to build customer loyalty in your restaurant, from personalized experiences to leveraging guest feedback, ensuring guests keep coming back for more.

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As Electricity Demand Climbs, Restaurants Should Focus on Efficiency 

Modern Restaurant Management

As AI continues to revolutionize the way we live and run our businesses , the downsides are becoming clear. AI systems and the data centers that power them require significant power. Earlier this year, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released its forecast for global energy use through 2026 , including, for the first time, projections for power consumption related to AI, data centers and cryptocurrency.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Following recall, onions are pulled from some Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC units

Restaurant Business

The outbreak so far has only implicated McDonald's, but other restaurant chains, including Yum Brands, are pulling fresh onions from the same supplier off the menu "out of an abundance of caution.

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Are Rice Krispies Treats Overrated?

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Lille Allen/Eater Rice Krispies treats are an American icon, yes, but that doesn’t mean they’re inherently good As a child of 1980s and 1990s America, I am a member of the Rice Krispies Treats generation. Growing up, the gooey, no-bake, cereal and marshmallow bars were everywhere — dominating potlucks and birthday parties, and a fixture on bake sale tables and in school lunch boxes alike.

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6 Last Minute Costume Ideas for the Extremely Online Food Freak

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Lille Allen/Jordan Moss Yes, you should be dressing as the eggs from ‘The Substance’ this Halloween We’re a week away from Halloween, and while the task of finding a solid costume might feel daunting, just remember: It’s not assembling a costume that’s hard, but coming up with one in the first place that is the real challenge. How do you hit that perfect note between clever, viral costume and a Halloween get-up that feels maybe a little too niche or try-hard?

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Red Lobster names Nichole Robillard CMO, continuing C-suite revamp

Restaurant Business

Robillard is the second executive hired this week as the casual-dining seafood chain embarks on a post-bankruptcy turnaround.

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What Even Is “American IPA”?

EATER

What is “American IPA”? Craft beer experts and brewers weigh in on the substyle and how it differs from West Coast– or New England–style.

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The pioneer of daytime dining is a chain you've likely never heard of

Restaurant Business

Restaurant Rewind: Before there was a First Watch or Another Broken Egg, there was Le Peep and its godfather, Allen Bernstein.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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Brooklyn Wegmans Pilots Facial Recognition Amid Fears of Dynamic Pricing

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The Brooklyn store has launched a pilot with a small group of employees

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McDonald's E. coli outbreak gives the fast-food business indigestion

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: A fast-food industry already struggling with weak traffic due to menu prices now faces food-safety concerns as chains quickly ditched onions from their menus. The timing couldn’t be worse.

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Subway's footlong cookie gets dressed up for the holidays

Restaurant Business

The Double Chocolate Peppermint Footlong is the follow-up to the sandwich chain’s original chocolate chip version.

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