Fri.Oct 04, 2024

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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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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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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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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

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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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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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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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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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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Seattle loses the tip credit

Restaurant Business

Mayor Bruce Harrell affirmed Thursday morning that the payroll concession widely used by the city's full-service restaurants will sunset on Jan. 1, when the minimum wage for all employers rises to $20.76 an hour.

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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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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

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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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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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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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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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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Maximize Restaurant Profitability: 5 Key Strategies to Control Costs Effectively

Running a profitable restaurant requires more than great food and service. Our guide breaks down five actionable strategies to help you control costs and maximize profitability. Learn how to track and reduce food waste, optimize labor costs with smart scheduling, make data-driven decisions with regular P&L reviews, and manage fixed and variable costs efficiently.