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PLAN BETTER, TRAIN HARDER – The Pillars of Exceptional Restaurant Employees

Sante

How much do you invest in on-going training? Have you formulated a training plan with measurable outcomes? Are you serious about training and do your staff members see the value in it? What you see in performance is tied directly to what you invest in training and teaching.

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Lawyers Guide to Preventing Slip and Fall Accidents in Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

According to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), more than three million food service employees and one million guests are injured as a result of slip-and-fall accidents annually. The industry spends more than an established $2B for slip and fall-related injuries, and this number is rising by 10 percent each year, according to an NFSI study.

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How to Start a Food Delivery Service for your Business

Lavu

Starting a food delivery business can really make a difference for restaurants or any food business, helping them reach more people and make more money. First, it’s super important to have a smooth and efficient delivery system. You need to invest in reliable and easy-to-use delivery platforms that work well with your restaurant’s ordering system.

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How To Calculate Reorder Points For Your Bar Or Restaurant

Sculpture Hospitality

Effective inventory management is critical when it comes to operating a thriving bar or restaurant. There are many important elements that will help you master inventory management including forecasting from forecasting to ordering processes.

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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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Abundance Is Everything

EATER

Alimentari Flaneur The creator of Alimentari Flaneur has some tips for making your Thanksgiving tablescape one to remember Baskets overflowing with grapes, a platter of figs dotted with unlit cigarettes, luxuriously pooled olive oil: these are the hallmarks of an Alimentari Flaneur grazing table. The chic, opulent spreads have made appearances at events for brands like Proenza Schouler and Waldorf Astoria , where they can lend a sense of instant conviviality to a room.

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California's new fast-food law will hit Habit Burger hard

Restaurant Business

Parent company Yum Brands said the chain’s operating loss will be $10 million in the fourth quarter, which it blamed on anticipated impacts of legislation that will raise wage rates next year.

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Panera Bread cuts 17% of corporate staff in preparation for planned IPO

Restaurant Business

The fast-casual chain is streamlining operations as its parent company plans to go public. This is the latest step.

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Checklist: 6 Restaurant Holiday Marketing Ideas

ChowNow

With endless reasons for your diners to celebrate this winter, prep for the busiest restaurant season by planning for moments that go beyond the usual. Our six tips for clever marketing will keep them coming back for more all season. 1. Give them more excuses to celebrate Spot opportunities on our calendar to make the most of the season. In addition to the holidays that most diners look forward to, add extra surprises in the form of Friendsgiving menus, or winter movie marathon themed promos.

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At long last, Toast launches a mobile app for operators

Restaurant Business

The much-requested tool is designed to help restaurateurs keep closer tabs on their business.

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Top 10 Yelp Reservations Alternatives (2023 Edition)

The Eat Restaurant

To help you make an informed decision, we'll compare Yelp Reservations to other reservation systems, considering features, pricing, compatibility, & more.

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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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Federal regulators are investigating Boston Market

Restaurant Business

The U.S. Department of Labor says it is investigating wage-and-hour complaints against the troubled fast-casual chain.

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The Evolution of Payment Technology: Is EMV on the Way Out? 

OneDine

The payment landscape in the modern world has undergone a significant transformation, with traditional payment methods giving way to more innovative and convenient options. EMV (Europay, Mastercard, and Visa) chip technology was a significant step forward in enhancing payment security, but recent advancements in contactless payment methods have raised questions about the future of EMV.

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As sales slide, Applebee's touts value and menu innovation

Restaurant Business

The chain says promotions like $1 margaritas are working, but it's looking to do more on the permanent menu too.

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Why Atlanta’s Keith Lee Moment Matters —and Why It Doesn’t

EATER

Atlanta has moved on from Michelin fever to processing a takedown of the city’s dining scene by the TikTok food critic

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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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Chicken tenders and commercials drive sales at Chili's

Restaurant Business

The chain’s year-over-year traffic turned positive in October, a sign that its turnaround efforts are working. Now the challenge is sustaining it.

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Go On, Put Oysters in Your Dressing

EATER

Dina Ávila/Eater The briny, earthy genius of a Thanksgiving stuffing studded with oysters When I got married and officially joined my husband’s family, there were a few welcome dining traditions I inherited: crispy soft-shell crab sandwiches on soft white bread, cold gin martinis with very little vermouth and exactly three olives, and, every Thanksgiving like clockwork, plump oysters in dressing.

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Facing headwinds, consumers turn to Wingstop chicken sandwiches

Restaurant Business

A year after debuting 12 flavors of chicken sandwiches, the fast-casual chain is winning new customers who spend more and keep coming back.

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Turn Your Leftover Halloween Candy Into a Silky, Chocolate Cake Glaze

EATER

Sure, you could eat those candy bars as-is, but turning them into a glaze will definitely be more delicious. | Lara Sanmarti/Getty Images Because there’s nothing spookier than wasting those trick-or-treating sweets This post originally appeared in the October 30, 2023 edition of The Move , a place for Eater’s editors and writers to reveal their recommendations and pro dining tips — sometimes thoughtful, sometimes weird, but always someone’s go-to move.

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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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What is the future of restaurant loyalty programs?

Restaurant Business

A Deeper Dive: Mastercard’s Stephanie Meltzer-Paul joins the podcast to discuss loyalty programs and why they’ve become so popular in the restaurant industry.

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How Carolina Barbecue Legend Sam Jones Cooks a Whole Hog

EATER

Each pig gets cooked over a wood fire for around 18 hours Sam Jones has become a Carolina barbecue legend by carrying on his family’s tradition of cooking whole hogs. “The way I look at it, I’m the fourth generation of my family that’s been doing this right here,” says Jones, owner of Sam Jones BBQ. “Our evolution has come this far out of the ground because once upon a time they were cooking in the ground, but then again, if it’s not broke, don’t fix it.

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Taco Bell and KFC International fuel Yum Brands

Restaurant Business

Same-store sales at Taco Bell rose 8% in the third quarter while sister chain KFC continued to aggressively open new units around the globe.

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This Thanksgiving, Consider the Beef Wellington

EATER

Laura Murray Creamed spinach, mushroom duxelles, and filet mignon in a flaky crust: What’s not to love? This is an excerpt from Eater’s debut cookbook that brings some holiday inspiration: Turkey is a given, but for a luxurious holiday spread, consider adding a beef Wellington to the mix. This version, served with mushroom duxelles and creamed spinach, comes from Swift & Sons in Chicago.

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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Why [me]: Ashley's Story

Margin Edge

Have you ever been in a situation where you accidentally reintroduce yourself to someone after having previously met multiple times or are you prone to continuously forgetting people’s names? Ashley Klein doesn’t have interactions like this. She has wizard-like skills of not only remembering everyone she meets but also knowing personal character traits and facts about them.

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First Watch shifts its growth engine into high gear

Restaurant Business

The breakfast-and-lunch chain recently opened its 500th location and has many others under development as it works to expand its presence.

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How to Get a Golden-Brown Turkey Every Single Time

EATER

Dina Ávila/Eater A two-ingredient trick that makes your turkey look and taste amazing Turkey lovers, you’ve been lied to. Picture in your mind’s eye the perfect Thanksgiving spread: crusty and moist stuffing, creamy green beans, wiggly cranberry sauce, and that glistening chestnut-brown turkey. It’s that last bit I’m talking about. A turkey will never come out of the oven roasted to a perfectly even mahogany color that gleams and sparkles on the platter, no matter how you light the room.

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Scooter's Coffee names Joe Thornton CEO

Restaurant Business

The chain’s president will take over at the drive-thru coffee chain for the retiring Todd Graeve on Jan. 1.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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Whatever You Celebrate, Make It Look Nice

EATER

Dina Ávila/Eater With a few simple hacks — a gravy boat, chopped herbs, and a taper candle or two — your holiday celebration can look like a million bucks Whatever You Celebrate, Make It Look Nice The holidays are to human beings what fluorescent lighting is to a bathroom mirror: They bring out our true nature, whether or not we want to see it. Some of us are compelled to go big, with feasts and tablescapes in the key of ancient Rome, while others are compelled to not only go home but also into

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Case Study: How Buddy’s Kitchen Upgrades Menu Items with Ease—and How Restaurants Can Benefit

Restaurant Business

When it comes to offering signature menu items, sometimes all it takes is adding the sweetness of fruit. Learn more today.

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A Brief Guide to Buying Champagne

EATER

Harry Dempster/Getty; Mirrorpix/Getty In the market for Champagne for whatever reason? Start with a bottle from one of these Champagne houses. I love Champagne — the way it smells, tastes, and bubbles up while I’m enjoying a nice full glass. As we stride toward the time of year (and what a year) when Americans consume the most Champagne, there are decisions to be made, should we all be so lucky: namely, which bottle to pick?