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Seven Tips to Help Restaurant Owners Avoid Common Pitfalls and Grow

Modern Restaurant Management

Nearly half of restaurants fail in their fifth year of business. My long and largely positive journey in the industry hasn't been without challenges. That’s part of the price of doing business – especially when you own multiple restaurants. But if you learn from failures and misfortunes as we have, those experiences can spur you to even more success.

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Whataburger, Rusty Taco and more hire new executives

Restaurant Business

Executive Summary: Here are the latest leadership shifts in the restaurant industry.

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Must-Have Restaurant Website Features

Modern Restaurant Management

When it seems like restaurant marketing is focused on social media platforms, is a website still necessary? "Yes," says Matt Plapp, CEO of Restaurant Marketing That Works. In this video, he details the practical must-have features for a restaurant’s website that can attract more customers and drive sales such as telling your story, showing off your best dishes, and making sure your site’s functionality is seamless.

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Endless Shrimp was 'final nail in the coffin' for Red Lobster, new CEO says

Restaurant Business

Damola Adamolekun told the Wall Street Journal that while the promotion put the seafood chain over the edge, a history of underinvestment got it there. He plans to change that.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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What Does 86 Mean In A Restaurant?

The Eat Restaurant

Imagine standing in line, craving the seasonal panzanella salad, only to hear the dreaded words: "86 the special." Whether you've dined out or worked in a restaurant, chances are you've encountered the term “86” shouted from the kitchen, signaling a dish is no longer available. If you've worked in hospitality, as a chef, line cook, or part of the front-of-house team, you've probably even used it yourself.

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Europe’s Latest Natural Wine Darling Is… N/A?

EATER

Described as the “the gamay version of a root beer,” L’Antidote has become a fashionable fixture in Paris, Copenhagen, London and beyond.

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On Making a New School Deli Meat

EATER

Inside the case at Larder. | Larder Delicatessen Chef Jeremy Umansky is modernizing the Jewish deli, one sandwich at a time Maybe you were intrigued by the hype around mortadella last year (known among influencers as “morty d”); maybe you’re nostalgic for the school lunchbox standard bologna sandwich; or maybe, like the high school graduate mentioned in David Brooks’ much mocked column , you find yourself intimidated and confused by the mention of soppressata or capocollo.

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The dark side of earning a Michelin star

Restaurant Business

A new study finds that New York restaurants that earned a coveted star were more likely to close than those without.

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Buzztime Weekly Bar Trivia Challenge – Week 52

Buzztime Business

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 job growth took off last month

Restaurant Business

Restaurants and bars added 69,400 jobs in September and new federal data suggest that the economy may be healthier than expected. Unemployment remained at a temperate 4.1%.

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2025 Payroll Calendar Templates (Biweekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly)

Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!

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Restaurant Sales - DC - September 2024

Margin Edge

Sales figures for DMV restaurants in September 2024 are here! Let's dive into the DMV restaurant sales for September 2024! For the monthly averages, both Fast Casual and Full Service segments experienced a +3% growth compared to September 2023.

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IRS delays tax collections for businesses in the 7 states devastated by Hurricane Helene

Restaurant Business

The deadline for returns and payments has been pushed back to May 1 for virtually all filers in the area.

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Push to popularize pawpaw — the elusive fruit that grows on farms in 40 states

The Salt

Pawpaw, a tropical-tasting fruit native to North America, has a sunny flavor and even its own song. Why don't more grocery stores sell it?

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The economy is surprisingly resilient

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: Persistent job growth and other indicators show an economy that has been shockingly resilient despite a host of pressures over the past three years.

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Why (and How) to Switch to a New HR & Payroll Platform

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HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?

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How Lion's Choice beefed up its roast beef sandwich, along with traffic and sales

Restaurant Business

Behind the Menu: St. Louis-based Lion’s Choice gave its signature sandwich a premium makeover to boost guest counts. It worked.

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