Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 24, 2024

Reviews and ratings are decisive factors for 91 percent of diners with 64 percent focusing on reviews less than a month old, according to a report from RightResponse AI. Additionally, 71 percent said that they “changed their mind and decided not to go to a restaurant” based upon negative reviews. “People read reviews, are influenced by reviews, and are very influenced by negative reviews,” George Swetlitz, co-founder of RightResponse AI, told Modern Restaurant Management

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Crunchtime

APRIL 24, 2024

Refresh your labor cost control strategy with this brand-new guide. It's well understood that labor costs are a top concern for restaurant brands today, but oftentimes, operators are largely unaware that labor overspend has crept into their operation. Paying wages is an unavoidable expense of any business, but restaurants often have inflated labor costs that hide in different areas of the operation.

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SpotOn

APRIL 24, 2024

There are bars with domestic beers, gluey nachos, and one glitchy TV that make you realize there’s a six-pack in the fridge at home (and more comfortable seats). Then, there are bars that redefine the term “bar,” stretching it to include giant ping pong, a pilates class, the movie Moana, and a build-your-own bloody mary bar. Armory , nicknamed “the arsenal of entertainment,” is the biggest bar in St.

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Restaurant Technology Guys

APRIL 24, 2024

The annual National Restaurant Association Show stands at the forefront of revolutionizing the foodservice industry, merging tradition with technological advancement. This year’s expo, particularly notable for its Kitchen Innovations segment, is no exception. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Chicago, the show promises a treasure trove of insights for anyone connected to the food industry.

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The Eat Restaurant

APRIL 24, 2024

Attracting new customers and keeping regulars in your restaurant while managing full seating capacity can be challenging. A great solution is to offer pre-made tasting menus through unique dining experiences. This approach draws guests in and delights them with unusual dishes and fresh ingredients.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 24, 2024

Boost margins without alienating customers. IFMA's Restaurant Margin Optimization Model offers insights from industry leaders on menu engineering, supply chain efficiencies, and marketing tactics.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 24, 2024

California's AB1228 pushed the fast-casual chain's wage up 20% and menu price hikes will cover the cost. But with first-quarter traffic up more than 5%, Chipotle officials are not worried.

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EATER

APRIL 24, 2024

Indian bartenders are reshaping what was once a holdover from British rule into a celebration of homegrown flavors, ingredients and a burgeoning cocktail culture.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 24, 2024

Reality Check: Old-guard chains are finding the alternative operations to be persistently effective side hustles.

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Sculpture Hospitality

APRIL 24, 2024

Toronto, ON, April 23, 2024 -- Sculpture Hospitality has been named as a top franchise in Entrepreneur’s prestigious, and fiercely contested, Low-Cost Franchise category.

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The Salt

APRIL 24, 2024

The agency stressed the material is inactivated and that the findings "do not represent actual virus that may be a risk to consumers," but it's continuing to study the issue.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 24, 2024

The Atlanta-based fast-casual smoothie chain, which has thrived in recent years, is apparently being sold to the private-equity giant for $2 billion.

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The Salt

APRIL 24, 2024

Federal officials and scientific experts say the virus detected in retail milk samples may be inactive and unable to cause an infection.

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EATER

APRIL 24, 2024

Dilek Baykara There’s a lot you can do! Just don’t eat them raw. Whether they’re growing in a forest or being sold at a farmers market, fiddlehead ferns are natural head-turners. While their visual appeal can be chalked up to their novelty — bright green and tightly coiled, they look like they’d be right at home in a UFO’s window box — the explanation is much more complex.

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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

APRIL 24, 2024

With women's sports on fire, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian's 776 Foundation is providing an assist to franchise and expand this Portland, Oregon-based sports bar dedicated to supporting female athletes.

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EATER

APRIL 24, 2024

TikTok is among the top ways to launch a food career today. A ban would have huge ramifications on both creators and those who use the app to find new recipes. | Anna Moneymaker /Getty The app has become the de facto way many people encounter new recipes and scope out restaurants A version of this post originally appeared in the March 17, 2024 edition of Weekend Extra, a place for the freshest news from the food world.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 24, 2024

The company will use some of the funding to meet demand for its restaurant pickup system, which uses tunnels to move food from the kitchen to the parking lot.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 24, 2024

According to data from Placer.ai, traffic at restaurants has lagged that of grocers, superstores and convenience stores since the pandemic.

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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

APRIL 24, 2024

The vegetarian fast-food chain emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after just a few months with plans to grow to 60 locations around New England within five years.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 24, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Real estate attorney Stephen Cohen joins the Restaurant Business podcast to talk about the state of restaurant real estate.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 24, 2024

The remodeled NYC location gives guests a chance to sample and provide feedback on new menu items before they roll out systemwide.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 24, 2024

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