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Optimizing Business Catering Opportunities

Modern Restaurant Management

With the post-pandemic return-to-office, business catering is in full swing. In fact, according to a recent report from ezCater, 97 percent of restaurant operators expect to see year-over-year growth. But business catering is a different beast requiring different menus, operations, and technology. So, how can operators best invest in their businesses to meet the needs of local businesses?

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Global Beverage Brand Chatime Assures Quality "From Tree to Cup”

Restaurant Business

Gen Z prefers quick service and fast casual restaurants, according to Piper Sandler’s Taking Stock with Teens semi-annual surveys and other recent research. This represents a significant opportunity for brands in these categories—particularly those who align with the values of the Gen Z cohort.As a leading freshly brewed beverage brand with over 1,400 franchise locations worldwide, Chatime recognizes Gen Z as its fastest-growing customer base.

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Little Treat Culture: How Restaurants Can Leverage Snacking Trend

Modern Restaurant Management

Little treat culture — the growing trend of people indulging in small-sized snacks or indulgences as a way to self-care or reward themselves can be transferred to the restaurant plate, providing opportunities for profitablity and creativity. According to an 84.51° study, 74 percent of US consumers under 35 snack at least a few times daily.

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Marriott workers who weren't rehired after the pandemic win $12.5M in back pay

Restaurant Business

California officials say the former employees' jobs were filled with new or more junior hires, a violation of state labor laws.

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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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What Makes Wisconsin Cheddar So Vibrantly Orange

EATER

At Hooks Cheese, anatto and the fresh milk from local cows makes for a beloved brick of orange cheddar cheese Have you ever wondered why some cheddar is white and others are yellow? According to Tony Hook, owner of Hooks Cheese, it’s a matter of competition. Over 100 years ago, when Wisconsin was overtaking New York as the dairy state, Wisconsin dairy farmers were trying to differentiate their product from what was in New York.

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True Food Kitchen opens a restaurant-retail hybrid in Scottsdale

Restaurant Business

The convenience-focused True Food Market features both a dining room and a shop with grab-and-go items.

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A CELEBRATION OF PROSECCO DOC!

The Wine Knitter

National Prosecco Week 2024: The Event Celebrating the Success of Prosecco DOC in the United States. National Prosecco Week (NPW) took place June 24-30, 2024, to celebrate one of the world's most beloved Italian excellences: Prosecco DOC. This week, which is dedicated to Italian bubbly, has become a regular event in the United States. Now in its 7th edition, it has consolidated itself as a successful platform to promote and publicize the authenticity and versatility of Prosecco DOC.

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Top 7 Issues in Pizza Restaurant Customer Reviews (and How to Solve Them)

Black Box Intelligence

The Importance of Customer Reviews for Pizza Restaurants In today’s hyper-competitive pizza market, customer reviews can make or break your business. While a glowing review may bring in new customers, a single bad review could drive them away—sometimes for good. But what if those bad reviews weren’t just painful criticisms, but a roadmap to increased profitability?

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How Common Restaurant Training and Development Challenges Can Disrupt Location Growth

Crunchtime

As part of this multi-part series, we’re highlighting four focus areas of operational excellence that, if executed well, pave the way for confident growth:

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Exclusive: Boston Chef Barbara Lynch Is Closing All of Her Remaining Restaurants

EATER

The chef’s ambitious, tumultuous era in Boston’s dining scene has come to an end

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

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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Mambo Seafood Partners with OneDine to Enhance Guest Experience and Staff Efficiency with On-The-Go (otg) Handheld Tablets

OneDine

Houston, TX – Oct. 16, 2024 – Mambo Seafood, a beloved seafood restaurant chain renowned for its unique blend of Latin and American flavors, is excited to announce its partnership with OneDine. This partnership introduces OneDine’s innovative otg handheld tablets across all Mambo Seafood locations, aiming to improve staff efficiency and guest satisfaction significantly.

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Brazil’s 1980s Classic, the Maria Mole, Stages a Return

EATER

The Maria Mole, a cocktail recipe from Brazil that combines brandy and vermouth, is making a return at the country's cocktail bars.

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In a battle of $5 meal offers, McDonald’s apparently wins

Restaurant Business

The fast-food burger chain’s $5 Meal Deal has generated more interest than Burger King’s $5 Your Way offer, according to the research firm M Science.

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Akira Hirose, One of LA’s Most Influential Chefs, Dies at 70

EATER

One of LA’s most influential chefs, Hirose opened Pasadena’s Maison Akira in 1998 and Little Tokyo’s Azay in 2019

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The Funding Recipe for Your Restaurant – A Guide To Growing Your Business

Fuel your restaurant’s success with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Running a restaurant comes with unique financial challenges, from managing seasonal fluctuations to covering unexpected expenses like equipment repairs or ingredient shortages. This guide dives into fast, flexible financing options for restaurant owners. Discover how to bridge cash flow gaps, fund expansions, or navigate slow seasons without compromising service quality.

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Here are the newest ways convenience stores are trying to out-restaurant restaurants

Restaurant Business

C-stores are adding global flavors, dirty sodas, value bundles and more to try to steal more dollars from restaurants.

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Is It Worth It to Make Your Own Stinky Tofu?

EATER

Lily Fossett Homemade stinky tofu can be a fun DIY project. Just be prepared for the smell. It was only natural for my roommates to be wary of my latest home cooking project. “I’m thinking of making stinky tofu this summer,” I said, a bouquet of amaranth leaves in my hands. “What do you think?” Their initial excitement was replaced with skeptical stares, until one of them asked the obvious question: “So what will our home smell like?

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Noodles & Co. evolves the menu with flavor-forward chef-curated selections

Restaurant Business

Guest feedback prompts the fast casual to add more “wow” to the menu with innovative flavors and ingredients.

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Resilience, Joy, and Fresh Mana’eesh at Minneapolis’s Lebanese Festival

EATER

"We want to show we’re a people that love life, even when we’re 6,000 or 7,000 miles away from Lebanon," says Chorbishop Sharbel Maroun

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

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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Are teens losing their love for Chick-fil-A and Starbucks?

Restaurant Business

The semi-annual survey of Gen Z consumers by Piper Sandler still ranks the chicken and coffeehouse chains top among 13- to 19-year olds. But those teens appear to love the brands less than they did in the spring.

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The Best Shift Management Software for UK Restaurants: Why Bizimply Stands Out

Bizimply

Running a successful restaurant in the UK comes with many challenges—balancing staff schedules, maintaining compliance with labour laws, managing costs, […] The post The Best Shift Management Software for UK Restaurants: Why Bizimply Stands Out appeared first on Bizimply.

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Want investment for your brand? Be a good person

Restaurant Business

A private-equity investment in an emerging restaurant chain is a relationship as much as anything. That's why the best piece of advice for getting it may also be the simplest.

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Stainless Steel Cookware Pros and Cons

Chef's Resources

October 9, 2024 What Makes Stainless Steel Cookware Ideal for Chefs? In the professional culinary world, the tools chefs use are as critical as their skills. Among the most essential tools is the cookware they rely on every day. This article delves into stainless steel cookware pros and cons, as well as why it is […] The post Stainless Steel Cookware Pros and Cons appeared first on Chefs Resources.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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The benefits, and drawbacks, of restaurant AI

Restaurant Business

A Deeper Dive: Richard Del Valle, chief information officer of Bojangles, joins the Restaurant Business podcast to talk about the company’s technology efforts, including drive-thru AI.

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Cracker Barrel throws a concession to Biglari

Restaurant Business

The company has agreed to endorse one of the dissident's three nominees for a board seat. But it alerted shareholders that it expects the proxy fight to continue.

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