Culinary Cues

AUGUST 21, 2023

PART TWO: The Era of the Chef: Ah, now things really changed. The once restaurateur-centric restaurant was about to become chef-centric. Seemingly happening overnight – the chef went from a behind the scenes after-thought to a celebrity. Beginning with a few flamboyant artisans like Jeremiah Tower, Paul Prudhomme, Wolfgang Puck, and Alice Waters – the chef came out from behind the curtain as the star of the show, the person responsible for over-the-top food that wowed and inspired people of all

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 21, 2023

As an investor in some of America’s most iconic brands, I’ve identified some key elements that every food brand can focus on in 2023 to grow and scale their business. When looking to invest in a food concept, we look for these seven elements: 1. Strong Unit Economics and Profitability In 2023, investors are looking for businesses that have their fundamentals down and are disciplined in their operations.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 21, 2023

The CEO of Qdoba-parent Modern Restaurant Concepts is borrowing from the playbook used during his leadership at Applebee's and KFC. The first step, however, was selling the Lemonade brand.

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EATER

AUGUST 21, 2023

The tribe’s harvesters use generations-old methods to hand dig for clams and oysters The Suquamish Tribe resides on the Port Madison Indian Reservation just northwest of Seattle. The proximity to water has made seafood a key part of the tribe’s culture. “Clams have always been an important food source, that’s how tribes survived,” says Tony Forsman, the general manager of Suquamish Seafood and a member of the Suquamish Tribe.

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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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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 21, 2023

Three other patrons of a Frugals fast-food restaurant in Tacoma were hospitalized but survived, the state said. The listeria was found in ice cream machines.

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Restaurant Technology Guys

AUGUST 21, 2023

Check out the interview between Jeremy and FasterLines Founder Rob Meng and one of their clients Zaxby’s. In today’s episdoe, I’m going to show you how FasterLines helps make drive thru lines quicker with the top selling Zaxby’s franchise owner. FasterLines will help your restaurant operate at top efficiency using machine learning and AI tools to help find the bottleneck and stop it once and for all.

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EATER

AUGUST 21, 2023

The haters are wrong! | Shutterstock If you’re a hater, you’ve probably never had it done right I knew I was making a simple sauce for dinner, with good olive oil and fresh tomatoes simmered until they fell apart, but as I stood in the pasta aisle, the bold, bronze-cut pastas of modern note seemed too much for it. I needed something lighter. Just then the name — angel hair — which I hadn’t thought much of in years, rang as clear as a bell in my brain, dispelling all anxiety around grocery shoppi

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 21, 2023

Roark Capital is reportedly close to a $9.6 billion acquisition, though a source said that the process remains “very competitive and fluid.

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EATER

AUGUST 21, 2023

The combination of Herbsaint and Angostura bitters has long been a tiki staple; now it’s adding complexity to everything from Manhattans to Daiquiris.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 21, 2023

Working Lunch: The strategy that changed what items can be sold in California, Massachusetts and New Jersey could be refocused on other protein sources, driving up the cost of beef and poultry.

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The Salt

AUGUST 21, 2023

Yemen produces some of the best honey in the world, from trees in the mountainous north. But the war and climate change make it difficult for beekeepers to produce it.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 21, 2023

Chad Brauze is the new head of culinary and Michael Kotick is leading the marketing team. Both are alums of fast-casual rival Chipotle.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 21, 2023

The former Olive Garden marketing chief will seek other opportunities, Cracker Barrel said. Her departure was announced two weeks after the transition to a new CEO began.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 21, 2023

The Bottom Line: The activist investor, who shook up Darden and helped get Papa Johns back on its feet, may be just what the doctor ordered for one of the most overlooked restaurant companies on Wall Street.

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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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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 21, 2023

Taste Tracker: Dunkin’ and Perkins tap maple along with pumpkin; Del Taco sweetens the heat; it’s still summer at Sweetgreen; and meaty news from Smokey Bones and Bob Evans.

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