Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Behind the success of a restaurant — regardless of size — is delicious food, great service and seamless experiences across every touchpoint. The right restaurant technology is essential to make it all happen. Think about it: nine out of 10 restaurants have fewer than 50 employees, making efficient operations critical for success. When restaurants find their perfect blend of tools, they can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

After his pro football career ended, Nate Hybl was searching for his next chapter. The former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback (and ‘03 Rose Bowl MVP) found himself back home in Georgia, longing for the kind of food he was looking for: a healthy, fast, and affordable option. “I couldn't shake the idea that Atlanta should have something better,” says Hybl.

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Sculpture Hospitality

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Look, nobody said running a bar is easy. You're juggling staff, inventory management , customers, and a million other things all at once, and you’re probably sacrificing your own personal time just to keep everything running in tip-top shape.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This post is adapted from our “What Restaurant Employees Want” report, originally published in May 2024. Visit our page to download the full report , which features insights from 1500 active restaurant employees and industry experts. When an employee joins your team, those first few shifts are not just an opportunity for them to make an impression on you — but for you to show them why they should work for you.

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Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Food halls, a concept that surged in popularity over the past decade, have redefined the dining experience by offering a diverse array of culinary options under one roof. These vibrant spaces combine the best elements of restaurants, food courts, and markets, providing a communal and social dining atmosphere that appeals to a wide audience. But as with any trend, the question arises: Are food halls still on the rise, or are they beginning to fade?

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The restaurant-retail hybrid, which ceased operations in April, is being resurrected by its founders, with plans to reopen more locations through 2025—with an expanded foodservice offering.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Another director resigned from the board of the fast-casual restaurant chain operator, which is teetering on the edge of bankruptcy.

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Evergreen

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In the competitive world of nightlife, bars are constantly seeking innovative ways to attract and retain patrons. One of the most effective strategies for achieving this is through loyalty programs. When paired with the power of social media, these programs can become even more impactful. Social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok offer.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Government Watch: The Department of Justice said Quality Poultry and Seafood pulled the con for 17 years.

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Bizimply

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Managing shifts in the competitive hospitality space can feel overwhelming for many – one wrong move, and things can quickly […] The post Hospitality Tips: Top Features to Consider in Shift Management Software appeared first on Bizimply.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The appointment of the On the Border CEO is the latest sign of change at BJ’s, which ousted its CEO last week.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Lille Allen/Eater Who knew a block of tofu could be so silky? Tofu is that girl. Versatile, affordable, accessible, nutritious, and, most importantly, a shapeshifter, she can do no wrong. I would definitely call myself a tofu enthusiast — I will always order a tofu dish off the menu — and exploring its endless possibilities is a personal pastime. You may have seen my tofu feta recipe (cheekily dubbed “tofeta”) out in the wild; it’s my desperate and delicious response to the strangely sweet plant

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about their latest food and drink discoveries and share an interview with William Dissen of The Market Place in Asheville, North Carolina.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In Madeira, the cortado, a mix of the island's signature wine with coffee, brewed barley and lemon, is a cold-weather staple.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The Bottom Line: A host of investment companies have been snapping up restaurant companies at bargain prices. Getting them back into growth mode is the hard part.

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The Salt

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Joey Chestnut faced off against Takeru Kobayashi in a Netflix showdown on Monday. Chestnut downed 83 hot dogs and buns to Kobayashi's 66 in 10 minutes, beating his own world record from 2021.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

COO Debbie Stroud will take over for the longtime executive at the end of the year when Nelson will end a 20-year career with the San Antonio, Texas-based fast-food chain.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The chain will focus its comeback in Chicago and Dallas

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HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.

Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The 250-unit acai bowl and smoothie franchise has runway for more growth, new investors say.

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