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All the Prime Day Kitchen Gear Our Editors Might Actually Buy

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater Plus, the stuff we already own, use, and love that’s on sale right now Amazon Prime Day has, at this point, weaseled its way into the American pantheon of shopping holidays alongside Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and that day before you throw a dinner party and realize you need eight more serving spoons. And so it goes that those of us who’ve succumbed to the Prime pressure find ourselves trolling the online retailer this week, looking for our next great score.

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Loyalty Innovation Has Evolved to Focus More on the Customer

Modern Restaurant Management

Personalization is key to successful loyalty programs, according to the 2024 Paytronix Loyalty Trends Report. "Top performers are personalizing and using data to segment their customer database," Kristin Lynch, Senior Director of Restaurant Strategy for Paytronix Systems. "They are differentiating, delivering an emotional connection and recognizing their most valuable customers." Lynch has more than 20 years’ experience managing large CPG and retail brands in marketing and

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Why Team Camaraderie Matters As Much As Pay in Restaurants

7 Shifts

This post is adapted from our “What Restaurant Employees Want” report. Visit our report page to download the full report , which features insights from 1500 active restaurant employees and industry experts. When it comes to keeping employees happy and retaining them for a long time — is there anything more important than a healthy paycheck? As it turns out, there is.

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Restaurant Deal Landscape for Mid-Year 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

Headlines have been filled with a number of restaurant-related transactions this year with well-known names including MOD Pizza, Carrols Restaurant Group, Fogo de Chao, Ruth’s Chris and Pollo Tropical. To gain perspective on current deal activity in the restaurant sector, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Nixon Peabody Corporate Transactions associates Robert Pethick and Anthony Bova.

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From Payroll Pains to Growth Gains: Streamlining Payroll & HR for Success

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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Fast-food traffic improves but is still falling

Restaurant Business

Traffic to quick-service restaurants improved in the second quarter, according to Revenue Management Solutions, and operators have slowed their price hikes.

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Restaurant RE Trends for Mid-Year 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

To get more insights on the current status of the restaurant real estate market, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Satya Guduru , CEO at Janapriya Upscale USA. What kind of properties are currently in demand and what trends are you seeing? What markets are doing well and why and what ones are not doing so well? Cost conscious consumers are looking for budget-friendly options.

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Free Accounts Are Now Limited to 50 Users

Sling

Accounts using a free Sling subscription that are not associated with Toast POS are now limited to 50 users. If your account is free and has fewer than 50 users in total, you will be prompted to upgrade your account if you attempt to add a 51st user. If your account has more than 50 users, you may continue to use Sling as it is, but will be unable to add any more users unless you upgrade to Sling Premium or Business.

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The Who, What & Why of the Restaurant API

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If there’s anything that this “new normal” has taught us, it’s the importance of connections. Physical or virtual, tangible or intangible, it’s their absence that serves to illustrate just how important they are. One type of connection that has become vital–although not necessarily front of mind for most of us–is the technological connective tissue that powers your ability to order takeout, get directions to a restaurant, and pay for your food: APIs, or Application Program Interfa

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Portland chef, restaurateur Naomi Pomeroy dies in tubing accident

Restaurant Business

The Portland, Oregon-based James Beard Award winner reportedly drowned while tubing on the Willamette River. She was 49.

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The Evolution of Gift Cards: How Modern Loyalty Programs Enhance Customer Engagement

Evergreen

Gift cards have come a long way since their inception, evolving from simple paper vouchers to sophisticated digital solutions that play a crucial role in modern loyalty programs.

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3 Steps to Successful & Strategic Year-End HR Planning

Year-end can be a hectic time for HR professionals, but with proper planning and organization, you can navigate it smoothly. Learn the main watch outs for year-end HR prep with Paycor’s helpful checklist covering employee data, wage and tax information, and special situations. Ensure compliance and efficiency by downloading today!

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Texas is getting its own Michelin guide

Restaurant Business

Operators voice hopes the directory of standout dining options will bring an awareness of the variety and quality Texas restaurants offer today.

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Integrating Food Safety into Your Brand’s Identity

PathSpot

Ensuring food safety goes beyond meeting regulatory standards; it’s foundational to building a trusted brand in the competitive restaurant industry. Every step taken, from kitchen preparation to serving the table, influences how customers perceive and trust your establishment. Restaurants must go beyond offering great food and customer service because the food industry is very competitive.

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Three Unusual Ways to Predict Busy Periods at Your Restaurant

The Rail

By Leo Clarke, Contributor All restaurant owners know the hospitality industry can be volatile, with seemingly random busy periods and unexpected lulls. Though the economic climate can cause people to ebb and flow when it comes to unnecessary spending, the How They’ll Spend It Report of 2024 found that eating out remained one of the top three spending priorities for its respondents.

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The Michelin Guide Is Coming to Texas for the First Time

EATER

The Michelin Guide to Texas, from the international restaurant, the international restaurant review system that awards restaurants with stars, is coming to Texas for the first time ever in 2024, with star ratings for restaurants in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth.

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How to Increase Diversity in Your Workforce Through AI Technology

Diversity and inclusion are crucial for building a strong and innovative workforce. Discover how AI technology can revolutionize your hiring process and drive diversity in your organization. Explore over 10 ways AI recruiting tools can help you identify a wider pool of candidates, enhance communication strategies, and eliminate unconscious bias. Embrace the future of recruitment and create a more diverse and inclusive workplace with AI technology.

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OpenTable to offer exclusive reservations to some Visa cardholders

Restaurant Business

The companies are partnering to form the OpenTable & Visa Dining Collection, which will include more than 500 restaurants in 34 cities.

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Feel Free Was Supposed to Be a Risk-Free Alcohol Alternative. For Some, It Became an Addiction.

EATER

A class action lawsuit centers on the alleged dangers of kava and kratom, two ingredients used in a drink purported to boost “vitality,” “chill vibes” and “relaxation.

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Why True Food Kitchen's new chicken tenders took a year to perfect

Restaurant Business

Behind the Menu: The gluten-free, air-fried tenders stay true to the restaurant’s health and quality mission, with the crispy crunch consumers crave.

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Let the Freezer Transform Your Tofu

EATER

Subin Yang Turn tofu from bouncy and soft to porous and spongy in one easy step The first time I froze tofu was more incidental than intentional. Having accidentally doubled a grocery order, I put some blocks of extra firm tofu in the freezer, as is in their plastic packaging. After I took the tofu out and thawed it, I found that it had transformed.

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Data: A Lifeline for Tight-Margin Restaurants

In the competitive restaurant industry, data is crucial for controlling costs and boosting efficiency. Real-time data helps with labor scheduling, adjusting menu items, reducing waste and improving profitability. Learn how harnessing data enables better decision-making and enhances operational success.

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Hop water, matcha and prix fixe menus

Restaurant Business

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret discuss the latest food and drink trends and feature a conversation with Greywind chef, Dan Kluger.

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What Will the Michelin Guide Mean For Texas Restaurants?

EATER

While the Michelin Guide could bring more awareness of Houston’s dining scene, some chefs worry it could stifle creativity if kitchens just shoot for stars

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Restaurant Procurement Guide For Multi-Site Operators

Apicbase

Rebates from one supplier. Bulk order discounts from another. Hours-late delivery trucks that are making you bite through the side of your desk because all your steaks are in them… But there you are, as cool as a cucumber, solving problems on the fly. You know the name of the game, don’t you? It’s called the restaurant F&B purchasing process, and you’re a Jedi Master at it.

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The (Very Persuasive) Case for Using Your Freezer as a Cooking Tool

EATER

Subin Yang From transforming an ingredient’s cellular structure to controlling how quickly it cooks, the freezer is a culinary powerhouse One of the most iconic dishes of Jonathan Waxman’s career comes from a freezer-related disaster that occurred about 15 years ago. He and chef Justin Smillie were cooking for a party at Waxman’s home when Smillie realized all too late that they had completely forgotten to defrost the handmade gnocchi they were planning to serve.

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Interview Scorecard Free Downloadable Template

Making effective hiring decisions can be challenging, but with a standardized evaluation process, you can improve your chances of finding the ideal candidate every time. Discover the benefits of using interview scorecards to assess and compare candidates, ensuring fair and consistent evaluations. Our free interview scorecard template allows you to customize criteria and track candidate progress, helping you make informed hiring decisions.

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Franchising trade group endorses Trump's selection of Vance as his running mate

Restaurant Business

The International Franchise Association cited the Ohioan's consistent support of pro-franchising legislation in the Senate.

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Remembering Groundbreaking Portland Chef Naomi Pomeroy

EATER

The influential chef died July 13 at the age of 49.

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Pete Wells Will No Longer Be the ‘New York Times’ Restaurant Critic

EATER

His last day as critic will be in early August

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