Fri.Nov 03, 2023

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Influencer Marketing for Restaurants: An Expert’s Guide to Boosting Your Bookings

Modern Restaurant Management

As a restaurant owner, you’ll know just how powerful word-of-mouth can be. All it takes is one negative review or piece of criticism, and instantly, potential might customers turn away from your business and toward a competitor. After all, when it comes to choosing where to eat, we tend to prioritise the opinions and experiences of others over most other factors – it’s no wonder influencers have become such a powerful tool for restaurants in boosting their bookings.

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Outback sales fall against 'softer backdrop'

Restaurant Business

The chain saw a marked slowdown after Labor Day and is planning to ease up on price increases to give consumers a break.

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Flying High in Atlanta

Modern Restaurant Management

The team at Forbes goes behind the scenes with Randy Hazelton, CEO of H&H Hospitality, which operates concession stands in major U.S. airports, co-owning more than 20 franchises with nearly 100 employees.

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Potbelly consumers are 'hanging in there,' says CEO

Restaurant Business

The Chicago-based sandwich chain reported same-store sales up 8%, driven by traffic. That momentum is expected to continue into Q4.

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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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Best Practices for Bar Inventory Control and Theft Protection

Veloce POS Blog

The owner or manager of a bar bears the weighty burden of business management, a task fraught with challenges and slow periods. From maintaining equipment like damaged seating or faulty plumbing to inventory errors and payroll management, the list of challenges is extensive. The post Best Practices for Bar Inventory Control and Theft Protection appeared first on POS Veloce HQ.

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Restaurant hiring declines in October

Restaurant Business

Eating and drinking places lost about 7,500 jobs in October, according to the federal government, with hiring across all industries decelerating significantly. But the unemployment rate remained at 3.9%.

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Wendy's convinces franchisees to open more restaurants

Restaurant Business

The burger chain said its incentive programs are convincing more operators to build locations, an important goal for a company intent on unit growth.

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The FDA proposes banning a food additive that's been used for a century

The Salt

Brominated vegetable oil is a food additive that studies show causes organ damage in rats and pigs. It was introduced in the 1920s and is used today in sodas and sports drinks.

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Burger King keeps closing weaker restaurants

Restaurant Business

The burger chain is intent on “cleaning” its asset base, closing weaker stores and remodeling others in a key part of its comeback plan.

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The Third-Wave Cosmo Has Arrived

EATER

Today's Cosmopolitan recipes are putting a modern spin on the iconic vodka sour. Here are the best ones to try.

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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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DoorDash warns non-tippers that orders might take longer

Restaurant Business

The company said drivers tend to reject orders that don’t include tips, so it’s testing out a reminder for customers.

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The Food Advent Calendars That Are Actually Worth Buying

EATER

Bokksu From mini jams to classic chocolate, these are the treats you’ll want to indulge in throughout December During the holiday season, most of us are so focused on buying gifts for other people that we don’t spend enough time treating ourselves. An advent calendar is an especially festive way to surprise yourself with something nice every single day in the month of December, and it’s even better when that treat is a tasty little snack.

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Wild Eggs and Eggs Up Grill name new executives

Restaurant Business

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes a new executive for PrimoHoagies.

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Stop what you're doing, this is important: Cup Noodles can soon be safely microwaved

The Salt

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Jon Kung, author of Kung Food: Chinese American Recipes from a Third-Culture Kitchen , about the evolution of instant ramen noodles.

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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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Why Restaurant Lobbying Groups Oppose the NLRB’s New Joint Employer Rule

EATER

Barry Brecheisen/Eater Chicago The National Labor Relations Board has decided that both franchisors and franchisees can be held liable for unfair labor practices In 2019, a group of 1,400 McDonald’s workers filed a lawsuit alleging that their employers had violated California Labor Code’s wage-and-hour regulations by denying workers overtime pay and meal and rest breaks, and by mandating they worked off the clock.