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The Pandemic Pivots That Stuck

EATER

Five years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, our relationship to food and dining has undergone some permanent changes I got COVID for the first time this past February. I was lucky to have a job I didnt need to be physically present for, no children that needed care, no underlying health conditions, a booster shot, and ample, union-bargained sick leave.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

"The pandemic forced the restaurant industry to reinvent itself overnight, moving from a primarily in-store dining experience to an omnichannel, digital-first business. These changes have become permanent shifts in how they target customers, market themselves, and design their offerings." As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry.

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McDonald's is going after 'specialist' competitors

Restaurant Business

The fast-food giant is creating a new Restaurant Experience Team to move faster to support general managers. But it also creates teams around beef, chicken and beverages to compete with more specialized restaurant chains.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

"As awful as it was, the pandemic pushed restaurants to completely rethink their operations in order to survive, and some of the changes they made during the pandemic have continued to be beneficial to those restaurants and industry at large." As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry.

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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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Domino's makes a bunch of management changes

Restaurant Business

The pizza chain named Joseph Jordan chief operating officer, Weiking Ng EVP international and Ryan Mulally general counsel.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

"The pandemic forced the restaurant industry to evolve – or disappear. It wasn’t just about survival; it was about reinvention. Adaptability became non-negotiable as takeout, delivery, and digital ordering shifted from secondary revenue streams to essential lifelines." As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry.

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3 restaurant trends making waves this month

Restaurant Business

Yelp revealed the foods, drinks and operations generating search activity year over year. A now-pricy refrigerator staple is among the top searches.

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Paying Pizza Delivery Drivers Legally & Smartly

Thrive POS

If your pizzeria hires delivery drivers , you've probably got headaches! Make sure that you are up to speed on the details of how to pay your drivers legally, while making smart decisions about how to incent drivers to give great service!

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Women in Restaurant Tech: Cooper's Hawk CIO Susan Lucas Leads Tech Transformation to Complement Guest Experience

Crunchtime

As the steward of the world's largest wine club membership, Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurants balances traditional hospitality with modern tech solutions. With 60+ locations, Coopers Hawk is a unique take on wine club membership with on-site full-service restaurants, a tasting room, and retail, all under the same roof.

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Pizza Hut introduces Pizza Charcuterie in celebration of Pi Day

Restaurant Business

Instead of the usual $3.14 specials, The Plano, Texas-based pizza chain asks fans to strut their creativity with Instagrammable pie-wings-and-dips boards.

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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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Psychedelic Art Palace Meow Wolf Heads to New York

EATER

Immersive art exhibit Meow Wolf is opening in New York City at the Seaport on Pier 17 with some sort of restaurant in Manhattan.

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Restaurant chains roll out seafood specials for Lent

Restaurant Business

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret share the latest food & beverage news, plus an interview with Einat Admony, chef-owner of Balaboosta and Moondog.

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Preorder the Eater Guide to Paris, Our Newest Travel Guide

EATER

Everything you need to know about where to eat, drink, and shop in Paris Last year, Eater published its first guidebooks to New York City and Los Angeles , and this year, were bringing our travel expertise to perennially popular Paris. Together with longtime Eater contributor Lindsey Tramuta and our publisher, Abrams, weve put together a seminal guide to eating and drinking in a city that never stops thinking about eating or drinking.

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Craveworthy Brands acquires indulgent cinnamon roll concept

Restaurant Business

The Portland, Oregon-based bakery concept Kinnamons was owned by Super Bowl champ Ndamukong Suh, who is an investor in Craveworthy.

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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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I’ve Worked at New York’s Best Cocktail Bars. So Why Did I Want to Work at a Chain?

EATER

After working at New York Citys best bars, bartender Sarah Morrissey wanted to work at Hillstone, the beloved chain restaurant. Heres why.

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First Watch fires up a new marketing plan

Restaurant Business

The data-driven strategy will allow the breakfast-and-lunch chain to target ads to individual customers. It is part of the chains plan to boost traffic this year.

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Restaurant Franchising: What You Need to Know to Get Started

Sculpture Hospitality

Discover the benefits and challenges of restaurant franchising, plus an alternative path with Sculpture Hospitality for a flexible, profitable business.

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2023 Talley Vineyards Chardonnay San Luis Obispo Coast

Planet Grape

The post 2023 Talley Vineyards Chardonnay San Luis Obispo Coast appeared first on planet grape wine review.

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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 Is ‘Mickey 17’ So Obsessed With Sauce?

EATER

Mark Ruffalo as Kenneth Marshall and Toni Colette as Ylfa. | Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures In the new Bong Joon-ho movie, sauce is a metaphor for civilization. Thats also what it is on Earth. Mickey 17 is a rich exploration of technology and capitalism, raising questions about the innate self versus free will. The Bong Joon-ho movie follows Mickey (Robert Pattinson), a sadsack dummy on the run from loan sharks, who decides to volunteer as an expendable someone who can die and be endlessly r

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2023 Talley Vineyards Pinot Noir San Luis Obispo Coast

Planet Grape

The post 2023 Talley Vineyards Pinot Noir San Luis Obispo Coast appeared first on planet grape wine review.

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2015 Pasqua Mai Dire Mai Valpolicella Superiore

Planet Grape

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2019 Famiglia Pasqua Amarone Della Valpolicella

Planet Grape

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.