Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 6, 2024

Sixty-nine percent of consumers would dine out more often if it were more enjoyable, and that number goes up to 78 percent for adults under the age of 35, according to a report from ChangeUp. The experience agency, who designed new restaurant prototypes for clients such as Burger King, Panda Express and Panera Bread, surveyed consumers to gain a better understanding of the current customer journey and what guests value most about the restaurant experience, particularly at casual dining and fast

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ChowNow

AUGUST 6, 2024

Restaurant expenses can add up quickly if you’re not careful. From ingredients to insurance, new restaurants need to know how to manage fixed and variable costs. Balancing your budget is the most essential recipe for success. In this restaurant expenses breakdown, we’ll provide an overview of the kinds of costs you might face and how to manage them while maintaining a healthy, profitable business.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 6, 2024

Wings, tenders and chicken sandwiches continue their winning streak, finds a new survey from Revenue Management Solutions.

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EATER

AUGUST 6, 2024

Photo illustration by Lille Allen Eater staffers show their devotion to these regional American dishes — from lobster rolls to disco fries to green chile cheeseburgers Everyone has a certain devotion to regional dishes, especially those from where we grew up, or from the cities we eventually make our home. They can remind us of our childhood or be linked to a particular sense of place, and often remain intertwined with our own sense of self.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 6, 2024

The fast-casual chain is improving drive-thru speeds and will be advertising during Bears games to focus on what can be controlled.

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EATER

AUGUST 6, 2024

Runner Elle Purrier St. Pierre and her post-run milk. | Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Both Giorgia Villa and Elle Purrier St. Pierre, a U.S. runner, train on cheese It’s understandable why everyone is freaking out over photos of Italian Olympic gymnast Giorgia Villa having been sponsored by Parmigiano Reggiano. Villa posted photos of herself eating parmesan snacks and flipping over wheels of cheese back in 2022, as part of her work with the brand: How simple, how refreshing to see someone

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Buzztime Business

AUGUST 6, 2024

If you love playing Buzztime and adore free stuff, August is your month to shine! Buzztime is offering an exciting opportunity for all its players to get rewarded just for indulging in their favorite trivia games. Play & Earn Rewards! Playing Buzztime in August isn’t just about the thrill of the game—it’s also about the thrill of earning rewards.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 6, 2024

The Bottom Line: The company’s flagship brand is struggling in its domestic market as it loses ground to competitors. But it warranted barely a mention on the company’s earnings call.

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Crunchtime

AUGUST 6, 2024

The fast-paced and unpredictable nature of a restaurant environment makes adherence to labor laws particularly challenging. High employee turnover rates can make it difficult to execute compliance programs, and teams need continuous training to ensure that labor laws are understood and followed.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 6, 2024

The former chef of the restaurants Andaluca and Ray's Boathouse was known for his decades of work with the nonprofit FareStart. He is credited with fostering equity and community in the food world by lifting others up.

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TastyIgniter

AUGUST 6, 2024

Transform your restaurant into the ultimate social dining destination by creating a welcoming ambiance, offering shareable dishes, and providing interactive experiences. Leverage private dining options, exclusive events, and exceptional service to make your restaurant the go-to spot for unforgettable dinner parties.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 6, 2024

The Mexican chain’s same-store sales rose 5% last quarter, thanks to Cantina Chicken, even as customers reduce visits to other fast-food chains, including other Yum Brands concepts.

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AUGUST 6, 2024

Photo illustration by Lille Allen We dig into the stories behind iconic regional dishes, from Philly cheesesteaks to Chicago giardiniera to the perfect bowl of Texas chili No Taste Like Home We dig into the stories behind iconic regional dishes, from Philly cheesesteaks to Chicago giardiniera to the perfect bowl of Texas chili When it comes to talking about “American food,” it’s easy to slip into cliches about burgers and hot dogs.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 6, 2024

The casual-dining steak chain is hoping a $14.99 three-course meal will pull in choosy consumers, and it is planning more value offers this year.

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AUGUST 6, 2024

Tim Walz, Diet Mountain Dew’s #1 fan. | Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Minnesota governor also, refreshingly, seems like a normal human being who likes to eat On August 6, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris chose Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Now in his second term, Walz has made food a central part of his gubernatorial platform, including the passage of a landmark 2023 bill that made free lunch at school available to all Minnesota students.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 6, 2024

This iconic 50-year-old brand with soon-to-be seven units is preparing for the next half century with a long-needed shift into the digital age.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 6, 2024

The walk-offs could involve up to 13,500 workers, though their union cites the possibility of "rotating strikes," where the walkouts proceed property by property for a limited time.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 6, 2024

Meanwhile, its aggressive expansion plan remains in place, with 130 development projects underway.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 6, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret discuss the latest trends and share an interview with Bryan Ogden, chef of Bourbon Steak New York.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 6, 2024

Working Lunch: It's hardly been politics as usual. The implications might be equally as surprising.

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