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The Art of Juggling Multiple Social Media Pages for Your Restaurant

Next Restaurants

By Eric Tress, Contributor Do you feel overwhelmed when juggling multiple social media pages for your restaurant? According to recent research, the average internet user uses 6.7 social networks in a month. This means you can reach millions of people through social media marketing, which is why it is an essential aspect of running a business. In this article, we’ll share tips on managing multiple social media accounts for your restaurant to maximize their benefits.

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ESOPs and Sustainable Restaurant Culture

Modern Restaurant Management

Denver-based chef Justin Cucci has long been a champion for sustainability at his farm-to table eateries. To date, he has opened six restaurants and venues, turning a former mortuary, gas station and brothel all into restaurants with globally inspired locally sourced menus. Cucci also wanted to create a sustainable culture for his employees and implemented a self-funded 100-percent employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) so his 325-plus Edible Beats employees will now share in the long-term financi

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How Barbs B Q Pairs Mom’s Green Spaghett With Perfect Brisket

EATER

From the meats to the sides, pitmaster Chuck Charnichart guarantees an “explosion of flavor” at her Lockhart, Texas barbecue joint In the Texas Hill Country, barbecue is the stuff of legends. You have likely heard of Lockhart, the tiny town that is, officially, the state’s barbecue capital. And for decades, the scene was ruled by just a few smoke-stained joints — Smitty’s, Black’s, and Kreuz Market are among the most iconic — but now Barbs B Q, a restaurant helmed by 25-year-old pitmaster Chuck

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Fat Brands files confidentially to take Twin Peaks public

Restaurant Business

The multi-concept restaurant operator said it would also like its Smokey Bones barbecue concept to become a public company.

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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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SpotOn vs. Shift4 Reviews Comparison | SpotOn POS

SpotOn

Are you a restaurant owner looking to switch point-of-sale systems? Or are you just curiously searching for the best point-of-sale systems for that restaurant you always wanted to open? When it comes to different POS systems, you’ve most likely heard of SpotOn mentioned alongside Shift4’s SkyTab POS, Toast , Clover , Square , and others.

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How to open a restaurant in California

Clover - Restaurants

Because starting a restaurant in California can require a lot of time, passion, and budget, we’ve prepared this opening a restaurant in California checklist on how to help successfully open a restaurant in the country’s golden state. 1. Determine the concept of your restaurant There are over 68,000 restaurants in California, so it’s incredibly important to determine a unique concept that could help you stand out.

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Here’s a new $5 meal deal looking to compete with fast food

Restaurant Business

Retail Watch: As companies look to lure inflation-weary consumers, a grocer makes a major value play. Plus, Foxtrot’s assets sold and Beyond Meat’s struggles.

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When Does Dallas Chef Tiffany Derry Find Time to Sleep?

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Opening new restaurants, achieving celebrity chef status, and changing the hospitality industry — she’s doing it all

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Korean fried chicken goes glam, Rocco DiSpirito's star power and Mooyah's from-scratch mentality

Restaurant Business

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about Coquodaq’s fried chicken-and-champagne deal, Chef Rocco DiSpirito’s fan girls and how Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes sets itself apart in a crowded segment.

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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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TikTok Recruiting Videos… Are You Missing Out?

Go Hire- Restaurants

In our latest interview, we sat down with Jessica Miller-Merrell, also known as Jess, a leading voice in HR and talent acquisition and the Founder of Workology. Jess shared insights from her extensive experience and discussed the growing importance of TikTok recruiting videos. Jess runs the popular HR blog, Workology, which she started in 2007. Her blog reaches about a million people monthly.

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Explaining the charges against Fat Brands Chairman Andy Wiederhorn

Restaurant Business

The creator of the owner of Twin Peaks, Fazoli’s, Fatburger and other chains was charged in a $47 million false loan scheme and sued by the SEC for misusing company funds. Here’s what we know.

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What did the Starbucks CEO expect?

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: Howard Schultz needed just one bad quarter to make public his displeasure with the coffee shop chain. But the stage was set for that two years ago.

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Southern Smoke Foundation plans to double its no-cost mental health services for foodservice workers

Restaurant Business

The Behind You program by the Southern Smoke Foundation will connect those in the food-and-beverage industry to mental health services in five more states. The nonprofit hopes to raise $1 million this year for the expansion.

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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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New York restaurants take aim at reservations pirates

Restaurant Business

The state's restaurant association has joined forces with lawmakers in hopes of preventing third parties from scarfing up reservations and reselling them, with none of the proceeds going to the restaurants.

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Red Lobster to file for bankruptcy this month, report says

Restaurant Business

A filing could come as early as next week, according to the Wall Street Journal. The seafood chain closed dozens of restaurants in recent days.

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Pizza Hut makes a move into burger territory

Restaurant Business

With its new Cheeseburger Melt, the pizza chain aims to take on the fast-food burger giants.

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Cousins Subs co-founder Bill Specht dies at age 80

Restaurant Business

A one-time East Coast Navy man trained to sink submarines, he found success in the Midwest selling another sort of sub.

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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!