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Transforming Restaurant Design

Modern Restaurant Management

Despite advanced technologies, restaurant architectural design processes have not evolved. While other industries have redefined and recreated themselves through digital transformation, architectural design, and processes have largely remained unchanged. This is no longer scalable for addressing the needs of today’s customers, who expect digital experiences that accelerate projects, increase efficiency, and remind them of the consumerized digital experiences they enjoy in their personal li

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Revolutionizing Customer Loyalty Programs with AI-Powered Personalization

Restaurant Technology Guys

? Elevate your restaurant's loyalty game with AI-powered personalization! Discover how advanced algorithms are transforming loyalty programs into tailored experiences that keep diners coming back for more. The future of customer loyalty is here. Learn more on our blog! #CustomerLoyalty #AIPersonalization #RestaurantTech The post Revolutionizing Customer Loyalty Programs with AI-Powered Personalization appeared first on Restaurant Technology Guys.

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Krystal hopes selling some restaurants will spur growth

Restaurant Business

The burger chain is planning a “strategic refranchising program,” refranchising restaurants in certain markets to operators that then build more locations.

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An Ode to Checkout Counter Small Talk

EATER

Screens on screens on screens | Getty Images/Grace Cary A pointless conversation is still a conversation worth having There are many reasons to be skeptical about the continued rise of self-checkout, primarily the loss of jobs as stores cut cashiers (the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 10 percent decline from 2021 to 2031 ). But a new report in the Los Angeles Times offers another one: that the US is in the middle of a loneliness and isolation epidemic, and self-checkout kios

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New DOL Final Overtime Rules: Quickstart Guide for Employers

There’s a new overtime salary threshold that will impact employers across the country. If you have an employee making less than $43,888 on July 1 or less than $58,656 on January 1, you’re going to have to start paying overtime. Download Paycor’s guide to learn: Which groups of employees are affected? How should you classify employees? Best ways to mitigate risk.

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Yes, you can operate a sustainable restaurant in a small town

Restaurant Business

Technomic's Take: Black Valley Provender in Everett, Penn., shows how a restaurant can operate in a small town using local ingredients and higher-priced menus.

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Chipotle makes a big hiring push

Restaurant Business

The chain said it will create 7,000 new jobs this year behind a new ad campaign and social media posts highlighting the daily life of its employees.

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Why should you be using Shift Log in your business?

Bizimply

Shift handovers without Shift Log can leave employees lost and unaware of jobs to be completed that could affect company standards. In this blog we will show you the main benefits of using Shift Log in the workplace. The post Why should you be using <b> Shift Log</b> in your business? appeared first on Bizimply.

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These are the restaurant chains that closed the most locations in 2022

Restaurant Business

Generally, restaurant chains on the Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report added restaurants last year. The typical chain grew by eight locations, and about two-thirds finished the year with more restaurants than they’ve closed. But plenty of restaurants shrunk last year. Here’s a look at the chains that closed the most units in 2022. Subway Units closed: 571 (2.7% decline) Subway has closed some 6,000 restaurants over the past eight years, more than any other restaurant chain has closed in h

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Yes, Chile Crisp Deserves a Whole Cookbook

EATER

A shot from “Chili Crisp.” | Heami Lee With his new cookbook, “Chili Crisp,” James Park proves the condiment has universal appeal In 2018, Cathy Erway wrote of the “cult status” Lao Gan Ma had achieved in the U.S. The condiment, launched in 1997, is a mass-produced version of the oils and sauces typical of a variety of southwestern Chinese provinces.

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New DOL Final Overtime Rules: Quickstart Guide for Employers

There’s a new overtime salary threshold that will impact employers across the country. If you have an employee making less than $43,888 on July 1 or less than $58,656 on January 1, you’re going to have to start paying overtime. Download Paycor’s guide to learn: Which groups of employees are affected? How should you classify employees? Best ways to mitigate risk.

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Alexandria, Va., has a new ally in averting opioid deaths: Local restaurants

Restaurant Business

The restaurant-rich city is asking local establishments if it can train their staffs to reverse overdoses as part of their safety inspections.

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The Ultimate Guide to Chile Crisps

EATER

From the iconic Lao Gan Ma to new classic Fly by Jing, the spiciest, savoriest, and most essential chile crisps and oils to have in your pantry These days when I open my fridge, a stack of chile crisp jars greets me. I’ve been collecting them for months now; I currently have at least 10 different chile crisps and oils, ready to turn up the volume on anything I make.

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A multitude of food and drink options star in center court at 2023 US Open

Restaurant Business

Tennis fans can indulge in menu items from top restaurant chefs in between matches featuring the world’s best players.

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Hawaii loves Spam — and now Spam is giving back

The Salt

In response to wildfires, the maker of the shelf-stable pork product sent the equivalent of five truckloads of Spam to Maui. That's over a quarter of a million cans.

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Join Full Course Navigator: Your Path to Professional Growth in Restaurant Leadership

Full Course Foundation is dedicated to nurturing excellence in restaurant leadership. Our Navigator program offers a wide range of resources tailored for professional growth. From high-quality training to personalized coaching, Navigator equips restaurant leaders with the tools they need to thrive in their careers. Unlock your potential with three months FREE access to Navigator by Full Course!

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If you're going to discount, tread carefully

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: Consumers could easily shift into value mode as they start repaying student loans and run out of pandemic cash. But that doesn’t mean you should start slashing prices.

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DoorDash wants to take restaurants' phone orders. Next stop, the drive-thru?

Restaurant Business

Teck Check: The development of an AI voice bot puts the delivery giant within shouting distance of fast-food’s biggest channel.

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The restaurant and film businesses have long overlapped, and no one's yelling 'Cut!'

Restaurant Business

Restaurant Rewind: The two industries have fed one another in all sorts of ways. Here are a few that may be new to you.

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Chipotle agrees to pay $322,000 to settle alleged child-labor violations in D.C.

Restaurant Business

The District said it will use the funds to support apprenticeship and job training programs for youths.

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Individual Development Plan Template

There’s no way around it: sometimes employees need your help. Use this free template to clarify expectations, share resources, and set a timeline. Best case scenario, this process helps them improve. Worst case, your great recordkeeping keeps you compliant even if they move on. Download the template today!