Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2024

The tightening labor market of 2024 presents a complex set of challenges for business owners, from a shrinking labor force to the increasing prevalence of counteroffers. The labor market landscape has shifted recently in ways that few could have predicted even a few years ago. As we press on into 2024, it's crucial for business owners to recognize the complexities and nuances of these shifts so they can stand the best chance of winning the talent race.

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Crunchtime

MAY 7, 2024

The restaurant industry is always changing and operates at a constant high pace. As a result, it can be easy to lose sight of certain value drivers, keeping locations from operating at maximum efficiency. Crunchtime’s Steve Larsen was recently joined by Senior Director of Ops Services at SPB Hospitality, Michael Matos, along with Executive Chef and VP of Culinary for SSP America, Chuck Hatfield, for a webinar discussing some of these important value drivers.

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EATER

MAY 7, 2024

Ruby Ash Talking to legitimately famous people is exciting, right? When brands are involved, it’s anything but. There are five minutes standing between me and a conversation with my own personal hero, Dolly Parton. I am, obviously, sweating bullets and trying to figure out how to not look like a grinning idiot when the Zoom call connects. When she appears, standing in front of a well-designed kitchen set wearing an actual f **g apron, I can barely speak.

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Restaurant Business

MAY 7, 2024

When lower-income diners are feeling budget strain, the fast-casual Portillo's feels it most in the drive-thru. To address that, the restaurant chain is working to get orders through car windows faster.

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Slurp!

MAY 7, 2024

Dalam perniagaan F&B, menu kedai makan merupakan perkara utama yang digunakan oleh pelanggan untuk menavigasi pelbagai pilihan makanan. Kebiasaannya, pelanggan akan melihat keseluruhan menu, membaca description makanan kemudian barulah mereka akan lihat harga sebelum membuat pesanan. Oleh sebab itu, menu kedai makan perlu ringkas, padat dan disusun dengan baik dan teliti.

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Restaurant Business

MAY 7, 2024

The sale, scheduled for Friday, includes all inventory, intellectual property, equipment and more from the urban convenience store-restaurant hybrid, which closed suddenly last month.

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Restaurant Business

MAY 7, 2024

The Bottom Line: The coffee shop chain lost momentum quickly in November. That was too fast to be explained by consumer reaction over the prices of its beverages.

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Clover - Restaurants

MAY 7, 2024

While your customers may never meet BOH team members, these restaurant jobs are essential to delivering a fantastic hospitality experience. Here are a few sample back-of-house job descriptions you can use to jumpstart your own job descriptions to help attract top notch BOH staff. 1. Executive Chef Job Description As Executive Chef, your breadth of professional experience is matched by your passion for culinary excellence, strong leadership skills, and creative flair for menu development.

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Restaurant Business

MAY 7, 2024

The Culinary Edge founder Aaron Noveshen will exit the firm but will remain CEO of Starbird, a fast-casual concept developed by the consulting group.

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PathSpot

MAY 7, 2024

Temperature monitoring is essential in food manufacturing, as it is crucial for preserving, storing, and processing food. Effective temperature management greatly influences food quality, safety, and operational efficiency throughout manufacturing. Machine temperature changes can result in production delays or compromise the quality and usability of the final food products.

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Restaurant Business

MAY 7, 2024

Management at the daytime dining chain said it will focus instead on bringing back strong customer lures from the past.

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Evergreen

MAY 7, 2024

The ROI of Loyalty Programs The battleground for business prosperity no longer solely revolves around the acquisition of new customers, but rather focuses on keeping regulars loyal and satisfied.

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Sculpture Hospitality

MAY 7, 2024

The allure of entrepreneurship has always been strong, especially for individuals currently employed in the hospitality industry. The dream of being your own boss, running your own business, and reaping the rewards of your hard work is undeniably attractive.

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EATER

MAY 7, 2024

Salivating at the mango slices. | Shutterstock I didn’t grow up eating them, but here I am all the same Kesar mango season arrived like the greatest FOMO. A friend posted on her Instagram stories that they were back, $40 a case at Patel Brothers (my closest South Asian grocer) behind the cash register, and I already felt like I was wasting time. I could make it there myself a few days later, but every day felt like a clawing panic.

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Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Restaurant Business

MAY 7, 2024

The fast-casual chain confirmed the caffeinated drinks will be phased out, but did not specify the timing. The energy drinks have been blamed for two deaths.

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EATER

MAY 7, 2024

The best Gin & Tonic recipes, plus the cocktail variations, essential glassware and history you need to know about the refreshing drink.

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Restaurant Business

MAY 7, 2024

The Bottom Line: Burger King is spending $550 million to get more of its restaurants remodeled, not counting its own upgraded restaurants. More brands should do this.

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Goliath Consulting

MAY 7, 2024

As the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, it’s time to welcome the summer season with open arms and a refreshing cocktail. With 2024 in full swing, the cocktail scene is buzzing with exciting trends that promise to elevate your summer soirées. From bubbly concoctions to tropical delights, here are a few cocktail trends you must try this summer.

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HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.

Restaurant Business

MAY 7, 2024

Refranchising is also on the table for Bloomin' Brands' nearly 200 locations in the country, where Outback is very popular.

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The Salt

MAY 7, 2024

Panera Bread said it's discontinuing its Charged Sips drinks that were tied to at least two wrongful death lawsuits due to their high caffeine content.

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Restaurant Business

MAY 7, 2024

Deno has spent 12 years with the Outback Steakhouse owner including the past five as CEO. The company's board is searching for his replacement.

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Slurp!

MAY 7, 2024

In the bustling restaurant business, menu is the primary tool used by customers to navigate a wide range of food selections. But did you know that every item on your menu has a significant impact on how profitable your business is? The secret method underlying each dish’s deliberate placement between menu categories with the goal […] The post Menu Success: Prioritizing Popularity or Profit?

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Restaurant Business

MAY 7, 2024

In test, the new protein option made up 20% of dinnertime orders, the daypart the fast casual is targeting for growth.

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Margin Edge

MAY 7, 2024

Fast Casual and Full Service DMV restaurants end April 2024 on a high note On a seven-day moving average, Full Service ended April up +5% from April 2023, and Fast Casual ended with a whopping +12% growth compared to last year's numbers.

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Restaurant Business

MAY 7, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Tom Cindric, president of exhibitions for Informa Connect Foodservice, joins a special episode of the podcast to talk about the upcoming event.

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Revel Systems

MAY 7, 2024

Whether it was passed down to you or you're just starting out, the survival of your restaurant depends on filling those empty seats and securing that all-important monthly profit. Living in an age of technological innovation and shifting customer behaviors, restaurants must move with the times to stand out and reach out to new markets.

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A process checklist is a valuable tool for any HR professional to help ensure that all tasks are completed on time and accurately and improve communication and collaboration among team members.

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Restaurant Business

MAY 7, 2024

Uber Eats will have a dedicated tab within the grocery delivery app, which it said will allow it to reach more customers.

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Restaurant Business

MAY 7, 2024

Same-store sales increased 10% in the company’s first quarter as boba, protein coffee and more awareness drove traffic to its shops.

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Restaurant Business

MAY 7, 2024

The chain that ignited the chicken sandwich wars is bringing on reinforcements, bolstering the battle with a new sauce and a hip-hop anthem.

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Restaurant Business

MAY 7, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret dig into the latest food and drink trends and restaurant news.

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Running a profitable restaurant requires more than great food and service. Our guide breaks down five actionable strategies to help you control costs and maximize profitability. Learn how to track and reduce food waste, optimize labor costs with smart scheduling, make data-driven decisions with regular P&L reviews, and manage fixed and variable costs efficiently.

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