Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 19, 2024

Google’s I/O Conference on May 14th proves they’re taking generative AI seriously. In addition to the introduction of Gemini this year, they’ve also developed a range of AI features that will be integrated into standard Google searches. With Google committing to the AI project, the technology is likely to advance quickly and will present significant opportunities for business owners who are able to get ahead of the curve.

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ChowNow

JULY 19, 2024

A well-thought-out menu is more than just a list of dishes. It’s a strategic tool that influences diner choices, enhances their dining experience, and ultimately drives your restaurant’s success. A thoughtful menu also helps manage kitchen operations efficiently and can boost your profitability through strategic pricing and upselling opportunities.

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Crunchtime

JULY 19, 2024

Innovation is crucial in the fast-paced restaurant industry, and women leaders are at the forefront of driving change. Their approach to problem-solving and customer engagement often leads to innovative solutions and fresh ideas. From embracing technology to streamline operations to developing unique dining experiences, women leaders are spearheading efforts that keep their brands competitive and relevant.

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EATER

JULY 19, 2024

I was given clear instructions. | Shutterstock A new Erewhon smoothie includes liquid silica. I thought we were famously not supposed to eat that. If there’s one thing I know about silica, the common compound found in nature as quartz, it’s that you’re not supposed to eat it. I thought we were pretty clear on this, having been repeatedly reminded DO NOT EAT on every packet of silica gel that falls out of a package.

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Advertiser: Paycor

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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Restaurant Business

JULY 19, 2024

Elliott Investment Management is apparently pushing the Seattle-based coffee shop chain to make changes, according to multiple media reports.

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EATER

JULY 19, 2024

Chef Rene Redzepi in the kitchen at Noma with some of the world’s finest salt | AppleTV+ And that’s not a good thing With Noma set to close its doors at the end of 2024, you might expect René Redzepi to be heads-down in Copenhagen, overseeing the last days of his much-lauded restaurant, available only to the few who have managed to secure those final coveted reservations.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 19, 2024

You can assess the quality of an operation and the effectiveness of a chef to lead a team within the first minutes of walking into a kitchen. It can be done without tasting food or even seeing a single plate presented in the pass and it is visible without asking a guest for comments on a meal. Assessment is vividly apparent by simply viewing the integration of mise en place throughout the operation.

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Margin Edge

JULY 19, 2024

This month we look at: avocado prices, when is the right time to update menu prices, how to boost lunch service revenue, inflation and national restaurant sales trends from June.

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The Salt

JULY 19, 2024

The extreme heat searing the U.S. this summer is having an unexpected consequence thousands of feet in the air: It's causing some beverage cans on Southwest Airlines flights to burst when opened.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 19, 2024

Bland branding elements inside restaurants are a thing of the past as chains tap the creative visual talent of the contemporary art world. In some cases, that art has increased hugely in value and is attracting collectors.

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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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Crunchtime

JULY 19, 2024

Staffing remains an important focus for restaurant brands, who continue to face perpetually high turnover, high labor costs, and even higher stakes when it comes to labor compliance.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 19, 2024

The Bottom Line: Restaurant sales have grown for most of the past two years. But they haven't kept pace with menu price inflation, suggesting the industry is saturated again.

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EATER

JULY 19, 2024

The Doudou, a vodka shot from Beirut, Lebanon, combines the spirit with an olive, lemon and hot sauce and is iconic at bars around the city.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 19, 2024

A spot check of various major markets suggest the online feature is down systemwide. Other restaurant chains also appear to be struggling amid the widespread outage.

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Advertiser: Paycor

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.

EATER

JULY 19, 2024

Subin Yang To shop, perchance to dream There are few places more replete with capitalistic wonder than the frozen foods section at Walmart. Each store boasts its own collection of giant, identical freezers filled with a truly dizzying array of snacks and entrees, all perfectly encased in a light layer of frost. The quotidian frozen vegetables and fake meat patties take up shelf space right alongside the fantastical SpongeBob SquarePants-shaped popsicles and cheese-stuffed soft pretzel sticks.

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Buzztime Business

JULY 19, 2024

Are you hungry for more trivia? Is one night of bar trivia per week not enough to satiate your senses? Buzztime has tens of thousands of questions in its database. Pub trivia hosts and players could spend a lifetime with them! However, as the years pass, some of the questions become outdated and obscure. Events that are important one year become irrelevant many years later.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 19, 2024

The regulatory agency disclosed Friday that it will not challenge a court ruling that knocked down the redefinition.

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EATER

JULY 19, 2024

Originally marketed squarely at young men, they’re now coming for women’s wallets.

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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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Restaurant Business

JULY 19, 2024

Executive Summary: Sarah Moore is Cracker Barrel’s new CMO and Donna Spangler was named chief brand officer at Schlotzsky’s, plus more recent restaurant leadership changes.

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