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Make or Break: Managing the Media’s Role in Food Recalls

Modern Restaurant Management

In a recall crisis, the media can be your greatest ally or your worst enemy – it all comes down to how you manage the message. With food recalls at a five year high , there’s (understandably!) increased consumer demand for real-time information about these incidents. The media can be incredibly valuable in distributing updates to the public and other key stakeholders, but if the information they have is inaccurate or sensationalized, it’s not helpful in protecting public health

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THE RESTAURANT MVP

Culinary Cues

This is a time of the year when many invest personal effort in speculating who will win the honors as NFL Most Valuable Player. Sure, there are always a few players who truly stand out and supporters are quick to point to a portfolio of statistics to lend credibility to their choice. Although egos might be polished for some and disappointment constantly expressed when your choice is overlooked, the reality is that no one person on a team can take full credit for the success of the whole, nor can

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Where to Buy Truffles, Bonbons, and Fancy Chocolate for Valentine’s Day

EATER

Francky Knapp 17 chocolate shops where you can find the best Valentines Day gift there is I am an avowed supporter of Valentines Day not because I have a particularly rosy-eyed view of love and friendships, although Im also pro those things. But Im really here for the chocolate, which on Valentines Day, deservedly takes pride of place, conversation hearts and luxury vegetable bouquets notwithstanding.

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Tips & Resources for Restaurants Impacted by LA Wildfires

SpotOn

The January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires are some of the most destructive in California history. While the physical damage is still being assessed, there is no way to fully capture the scope of the loss. Los Angelenos have lost loved ones, homes, and businesses that were the result of a life’s work.  In time LA will rebuild, though these scars will remain.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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267. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 267 – Revolutionizing Beverages: The Story of Sidework’s Game-Changing Innovation

Restaurant Technology Guys

In today’s fast-paced world, the restaurant industry is constantly evolving. With new technologies emerging daily, businesses strive to elevate their service quality and optimize operations.

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The business insurance market in Los Angeles was brutal. Then came the wildfires

Restaurant Business

California was already a challenging insurance market because of fire risk. The ongoing crisis is only expected to make it worse.

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The fast-food business ended 2024 on a high note, sort of

Restaurant Business

Traffic at quick-service restaurants increased last quarter, according to Revenue Management Solutions, but it declined again in December.

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A Fire Closes New York’s Blue Hill at Stone Barns and Its Farm

EATER

A fire struck the property over the weekend

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Shake Shack plans four-fold increase in domestic unit count

Restaurant Business

The brand with fine-dining roots sets new goal to move across suburban America with drive-thrus and smaller formats, to go where it's never been before, said CEO Rob Lynch.

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2018 Gurashvili’s Family Vineyards Saperavi Tibaani Kakheti Georgia

Planet Grape

The post 2018 Gurashvili’s Family Vineyards Saperavi Tibaani Kakheti Georgia appeared first on planet grape wine review.

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Future-Proof Your Talent Pipeline

Get ready for the future of business. As HR navigates an ongoing labor shortage, leaders need stronger, more adaptable recruiting strategies. Do you have the tools you need to build a talent pipeline that drives sustainable business growth?

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Should restaurants fear alcohol warning labels?

Restaurant Business

Working Lunch: This weeks politics podcast from Align Public Strategies also features a discussion on the SEIU and the AFL-CIO and McDonalds walking back DEI policies.

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2022 Mtsvane Saperavi Brut Rose Pet-Nat Georgia

Planet Grape

The post 2022 Mtsvane Saperavi Brut Rose Pet-Nat Georgia appeared first on planet grape wine review.

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Tech supplier Chowly launches all-in-one off-premise 'platform'

Restaurant Business

The company has spent a couple of years adding new products. Now it has integrated them into a single system that it says is more than the sum of its parts.

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2021 Iberieli Saperavi “Natural Wine” Kakheti Georgia

Planet Grape

The post 2021 Iberieli Saperavi “Natural Wine” Kakheti Georgia appeared first on planet grape wine review.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Amid slower sales, Papa Johns opens its 6000th restaurant

Restaurant Business

The pizza chains same-store sales declined again in the fourth quarter, according to preliminary results released Monday. But it reached a key growth milestone last month.

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2020 Qarvani Saperavi Semi-Dry Red Kakheti Georgia

Planet Grape

The post 2020 Qarvani Saperavi Semi-Dry Red Kakheti Georgia appeared first on planet grape wine review.

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One big reason for 2024's closures: Too many restaurants

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: The industry had too many locations in 2019. The pandemic led to a lot of closures. But the industry has been aggressively opening restaurants since 2020.

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2019 Vazisubani Estate Saperavi Estate Collection Mukuzani Kakheti Georgia

Planet Grape

The post 2019 Vazisubani Estate Saperavi Estate Collection Mukuzani Kakheti Georgia appeared first on planet grape wine review.

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10 HR Metrics for 2025: HR Data Toolkit

The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!

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It's all about bowls at Cava, KFC, Rubio's and Bojangles

Restaurant Business

Taste Tracker: Poppers as toppers at &pizza and Your Pie; Krispy Kreme loves Pop Tarts; things get saucy for Cracker Barrel, Jimmy Johns and Walk-Ons; bagel time at Panera; and beverage news from Sonic, HTeaO and Ziggis.

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2020 Vazisubani Saperavi Kakheti Georgia

Planet Grape

The post 2020 Vazisubani Saperavi Kakheti Georgia appeared first on planet grape wine review.

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Call Your Mother wins significant strategic investment for expansion

Restaurant Business

The 15-unit "Jew-ish" deli as a rabid fan base in Washington, D.C. and Denver, and the co-founders are looking at new markets.

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2019 Winiveria Saperavi Telavi Kakheti Georgia

Planet Grape

The post 2019 Winiveria Saperavi Telavi Kakheti Georgia appeared first on planet grape wine review.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Taco Bell executive Scott Mezvinsky named KFC CEO

Restaurant Business

The 49-year-old, currently the president of Taco Bell North America and International, will succeed Sabir Sami, who will step down at the end of February.

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Creating a Sense of Comfort

Modern Restaurant Management

The Frog and The Peach chef and owner Bruce Lefebvre disliked the restaurant's restrooms feeling they didn't match the level of ambiance he strives to provide for guests. He initiated a renovation to make the restrooms as elevated as his menu and as comfortable as the best seat in the house. “The restrooms were dated, to say the least.

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