Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Running a restaurant is a complex endeavor that requires more than just a passion for food. In an industry where profit margins are thin and competition is fierce, having the right expertise can make or break your business. That’s where a restaurant consultant comes in. Hiring a consultant can be one of the smartest investments you make for your restaurant, whether you’re launching a new venture or looking to revitalize an existing one.

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ChowNow

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Maintaining an engaging social media presence is more important than ever for growing restaurants to attract new diners and drive orders on your preferred channels. In fact, 39% of diners use social media to help determine if they want to order from a restaurant. Managing these platforms can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re busy running day-to-day operations.

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SpotOn

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

On September 16, 2024, more than 1,700 people gathered at the Lincoln Center in New York to watch 10 TED-style talks on one topic—hospitality. This is the Welcome Conference and it's been held every year (except 2020 and 2021) since 2014. This year, tickets for the conference were so sought after that they sold out online in just one minute—even with a larger venue than last year.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Once billed as the world's first NFT restaurant, it was accused of violating federal securities law by the SEC. In a settlement, the members-only club agreed to pay $740,000 in penalties and stop selling memberships as NFTs.

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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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SpotOn

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

If you run a small business, email marketing continues to be one of the most effective ways to connect with your customers and drive sales. Why? Because email is direct and personal. In contrast to social media, where your message competes with many others to reach potential customers, email allows you to speak directly to your audience in their inbox, where they are more likely to engage with your messaging.

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Sculpture Hospitality

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Want to start a franchise but not sure how? Discover everything you need to know about how to start a franchise business in this 10-step guide.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Lille Allen Who are all these wacky brand collaborations for? It was about the time that I saw the Coca-Cola Oreo flavor that I thought, Enough. Oreo has gotten a reputation for overdoing it on flavor innovations — peanut butter? Fine. Sour Patch Kids ? Leave me alone — but something about Coca-Cola Oreos, and the corresponding Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Oreo soda, made me feel like I was putting on the They Live glasses, seeing every item on the grocery shelf for the crude marketing ploy it is.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

But this time he's willing to let the CEO of the family-dining chain and a majority of its current directors remain in place.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

At Bar Contra in NYC, Dave Arnold and the team make a raspberry and rum cocktail called the Sagittarius B2 with high-tech equipment.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The coffee shop giant is making its second executive change since the arrival of new CEO Brian Niccol. Belinda Wong, who had been co-CEO along with Liu, will remain as the market’s chairwoman.

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Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Michael Persico Khao thom gets a loving tribute in Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon’s forthcoming cookbook, ‘Kalaya’s Southern Thai Kitchen’ The concept of Thai breakfast is that there is no strict concept of Thai breakfast. You’re just as likely to find a puffy Thai-style omelet at the breakfast table in a Thai home as you are fermented vermicelli noodles ladled with spicy fish curry or grilled pork alongside a bamboo basket of sticky rice.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret discuss the latest food and drink trends and feature a conversation with Paul Pszybylski, VP of culinary innovation for California Pizza Kitchen

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The Salt

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Threats and violence against inspectors have caused the U.S. to suspend inspections in the past. California growers question Mexico's inspectors would be better equipped to withstand the pressure.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The freefalling chicken chain had appealed a $15 million judgment awarded to the distributor over unpaid bills. But it was dismissed for a “lack of prosecution.

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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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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Working Lunch: From a longtime foe faltering in Congress to a presidential candidate promising yet another payroll break, recent days have yielded quite a highlights reel.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

But, in a show of confidence, lender Metropolitan Partners is investing in the drive-thru AI company while it looks for a buyer or other investors.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The viral egg flight trend on TikTok is bringing attention once again to the idea of tempting diners with a variety of small, themed tastes.

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