Wed.Sep 27, 2023

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A CPA’s Insight on Top Issues Restaurant Owners Face

Modern Restaurant Management

For restaurant owners, there are a number of issues in their workplace keeping them up at night and hindering them from successfully managing and operating their restaurant efficiently. As a firm that specializes in working with clients in the restaurant industry, we regularly assist restaurant owners with many of these issues, particularly in areas like tax compliance, payroll, bookkeeping, and providing sound financial advice to help manage cash flow and business growth strategies.

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The Impact of Color and Lighting in Brand Photography

Social Hospitality: Restaurants

The right photos have the power to sway customer opinions in a matter of seconds, both positively and negatively. As such, carefully consider every image your brand puts out online or in print. This is why brand photography is so important. Below, we’ll go over what brand photography is as well as how the use of light and color can help convey your brand’s identity and leave your customers wanting more.

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The Topic Is Tipping

Modern Restaurant Management

Guests are dining out more often than last year and and rewarding great service, with the highest tips at bars and fine dining restaurants, according to hospitality industry data from Lightspeed Commerce Inc. The data suggests guests are willing to tip more for great service when digital tools are available to ease the payment process. Key findings include: Tipping is on the rise : Good news for servers: diners aren’t skimping on tips.

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IT WAS THE BEST OF TIMES IT WAS THE WORST OF TIMES

Culinary Cues

Ahh…the quote we all remember from Charles Dicken’s – A Tale of Two Cities. We may not remember too much from the rest of the story, but we do remember that line. It is, as our English Literature teacher would have said – a tale of two conflicting realities: light and darkness, hope and despair, good and evil, winning and losing, etc. Why do we remember this line and what significance might it imply in relation to work in a kitchen?

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Sichuan Peppercorns Are Hot Enough for McDonald’s

EATER

Two new flavored corn syrups | McDonald’s The ingredient has gone from the telltale tingle of Sichuan cuisine to fully mainstream Earlier this month in T magazine Ligaya Mishan wrote about the history of vanilla. Specifically, Mishan’s article explored how a rich, earthy, “almost unruly” flavor harvested from the finicky vanilla orchid became associated with blandness.

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A Burger King franchisee gets sold out of bankruptcy, and a big buyer is Burger King

Restaurant Business

Meridian Restaurants, the large operator that declared bankruptcy in March, is selling 67 of its 91 remaining restaurants to several different franchisees as well as the brand following an auction this month.

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Subway pushes its franchisees to accept digital offers

Restaurant Business

The sandwich giant, which is being sold to Roark Capital, told franchisees that they must accept mobile app discounts by Dec. 28. A lot of the brand’s operators were not pleased.

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To Understand Taiwan’s Quietly Defiant Drinking Culture, You Drink at Chán Shíf?ng

EATER

The Taipei bar is a showcase for the island nation's complex, singular identity—right down to its menu of homegrown drinks.

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Panera joins ezCater, adding to catering chops

Restaurant Business

The bakery-cafe chain is now available on the ezCater app in hundreds of markets as competition for bulk orders heats up.

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Everything You Need to Know About Baking in the Air Fryer

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater Essentially a small convection oven, it can be great for baking — if you don’t mind some trial and error I’ll be the first to admit that I was a longtime air fryer hater, often leaning on the retort that they’re “just little ovens.” But I’ve since eaten my words. Or rather, I’ve eaten kale rolls and lasagna in tins sized for two; a few cookies, baked fresh late at night; and small squares of fast focaccia — all of them made within minutes in the air fryer.

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Future-Proof Your Talent Pipeline

Get ready for the future of business. As HR navigates an ongoing labor shortage, leaders need stronger, more adaptable recruiting strategies. Do you have the tools you need to build a talent pipeline that drives sustainable business growth?

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How the deal on Calif.'s fast-food wages came about

Restaurant Business

Squeezed between two bad possibilities, the industry negotiated what proponents say is an acceptable middle-ground compromise.

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Meet the Michigan Chef Who Competed in the World Paella Cup

EATER

The chef was among 12 contenders to vie for the title of best paella maker in the world

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How Gregg Majewski is building Craveworthy Brands

Restaurant Business

A Deeper Dive: The longtime industry executive and investor discusses what it takes to build the brand collector. He also discusses restaurant delivery, menu prices and mergers and acquisitions.

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Carbone, Vino, and Sadelle’s Plan to Go From Being the New Thing to ‘Just the Thing’ in Dallas

EATER

A conversation with Mario Carbone about the future of his Dallas locations

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Bridging the broadcast gap: How EverPass Media is expanding offerings for bars and restaurants

Restaurant Business

For commercial entities, navigating these changes isn’t just about offering more; it’s about clarity, legality and ensuring fans can enjoy their favorite sports in their favorite spots.

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How a Brooklyn Brewmaster Makes Beer to Connect With Her Iranian Heritage

EATER

Zahra Tabatabai uses sumac from Turkey and blue salt from Iran in the beer she brews Brooklyn brewmaster Zahra Tabatabai wants to bring beer back to its roots. “I brew beer that is inspired and influenced by the flavors of the Middle East,” says Tabatabai, who notes that alcohol has thousands of years of rich history in that region. “One of the earliest chemical evidence of barley beer making is tied to the Zagros mountains of Iran,” she says.

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New investment group sets sights on promising tech and eatertainment

Restaurant Business

With financial backing from more than 30 industry veterans, Emerging Fund is hoping to offer fledgling companies a potent platform.

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Franchise Vs Company-Owned Business: The Pros and Cons

Sculpture Hospitality

In the entrepreneurial world, the debate between diving into a hospitality franchise versus starting a “company-owned business” remains evergreen. Each model offers distinct advantages and challenges, so what is the right choice for you?

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10 HR Metrics for 2025: HR Data Toolkit

The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!

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How your Restaurant’s Website Can Build Your Brand

Restaurant Engine

Your brand identity is your owner’s story and one worth telling. According to a report by one group, you have 10 seconds to grab someone’s attention and communicate your brand and your value proposition. The sheer amount of content on the web means that you likely have even less time than those 10 seconds to share your brand and convince would-be customers that your restaurant is where they want to dine.

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&Pizza promises free pie every time a candidate says 'Trump' during debate

Restaurant Business

Calling it "exhausting political theater," the chain isn't taking sides but wants to reward "those with the stamina to watch." Drinking whenever the former president's name is mentioned is optional.

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