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Elevate Your Restaurant Brand: Convert Value into Loyalty

Modern Restaurant Management

Now that the summer of the value meal has ended, what will autumn bring for QSR brands? Will they be able to capitalize on the good will and traffic boosts as the weather gets cooler? To learn how operators can take a forward-looking approach and ease customers back into a profitable pricing model, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Hope Neiman, CMO at restaurant ordering and loyalty platform, Tillster, which works with brands like Baskin Robbins, Popeyes and Burger King

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The Whole Foods ‘Chantilly Gate’ Saga Shows Complaining Works Sometimes

EATER

Whole Foods Whole Foods is bringing back the original recipe for its Berry Chantilly Cake, after customers voiced their outrage It is one of life’s great cruelties that many daily treats — a warm latte, a slice of cake — exist at the whims of corporate behemoths, who at any moment can rip them from our helpless fingers. The Surges and Phish Sticks of my youth were lost in the wind, while other snack recipes have likely been changed without our knowledge, our taste buds signaling something is wro

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Drive Sales with Social Media Marketing for Restaurants

ChowNow

Social media marketing for restaurants is one of the most direct ways to engage with diners to increase awareness, loyalty and drive sales. Thankfully, you don’t have to be a social media expert to use it effectively for your business. Check out our high-level tips for getting started on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok to harness the power of social media marketing for your restaurant.

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Chipotle opens a big new restaurant in Dubai

Restaurant Business

The fast-casual burrito chain opened a 6,000-square-foot location in the city, its first in the United Arab Emirates, with international operator Alshaya Group.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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3 Common Challenges with Tasks and SOPs that Can Obstruct Unit Growth

Crunchtime

As part of this multi-part series, we’re highlighting four focus areas of operational excellence that, if executed well, pave the way for confident growth:

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All in the Family Business With Ben Kulju

SpotOn

Few people remember their first time dining in a restaurant. Ben Kulju might be the exception, thanks to his father, who co-owns the Townline Pub & Grill in Green Bay, Wisconsin. While it’s a local favorite for many, the Townline Pub & Grill is more than a restaurant to Ben. His father first bought the place when Ben was barely six months old, and it’s become a second home.

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What Do I Do With Hazelnuts?

EATER

Dilek Baykara The flavor of hazelnuts lends itself well to spice blends, pie crust, and candying The story of the hazelnut is one of a star-quality character too often relegated to a supporting role. Born a humble filbert, it sheds its frilly coat and assumes a more glamorous stage name, arriving on the scene with European flair. Yet, time and time again, the hazelnut is cast in a secondary part.

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Wendy's latest collaboration is with SpongeBob SquarePants

Restaurant Business

The fast-food chain announced a collaboration to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Nickelodeon program with a “Krabby Patty Kollab” menu.

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The Cold Foam-ification of Fun Coffee Drinks

EATER

Call it an einspänner, cold foam, or a cream top. | Getty Images/iStockphoto Why einspänners are everywhere The einspänner is a Viennese drink that’s named after a horse-drawn carriage. As the lore goes, carriage drivers wanted to insulate their hot coffees and prevent spillage as they drove, thus they topped their drinks with thick, dense layers of whipped cream.

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Distribution problems force some Atlanta-area Subway locations to temporarily close

Restaurant Business

A distributor in the area didn’t make promised deliveries for at least two weeks, leaving the company and franchisees scrambling to find supplies.

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2025 Payroll Calendar Templates (Biweekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly)

Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!

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After helping in war and quake zones, this restaurateur feeds residents hit by Helene

The Salt

The restaurant is providing free meals for those impacted by Hurricane Helene.

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Here's how AI sees the need for regulating restaurant AI

Restaurant Business

Reality Check: Calls for monitoring the industry's use of the technology have been increasing. Here's the view of a major stakeholder in the matter, AI itself.

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Introducing Shift Attestation: A New Way to Collect Employee Feedback

Crunchtime

Employees can now submit feedback at the end of their shifts with the new Shift Attestation feature. Crunchtime Labor & Scheduling now enables restaurants to collect feedback from employees at the end of their shifts. Shift Attestation is a versatile tool when integrated into daily practices, and can provide restaurants with a range of benefits, from legal compliance to improved team morale.

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Photos of a fishing boat can land a restaurant in deep trouble

Restaurant Business

Government Watch: An FTC official warned the 10 biggest seafood chains this week that they need to be careful about what they promise with their nautical design accents.

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Why (and How) to Switch to a New HR & Payroll Platform

Speaker: Speakers:

HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?

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Shrimp tails on or off? Stephen Colbert and Ina Garten have thoughts

The Salt

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten and Comedian Stephen Colbert about leaving tails on shrimp in sauce.

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Brian Niccol is quickly making his mark at Starbucks

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: With more power than his predecessor, the new chief executive of the coffee shop giant is already making a bunch of moves to remake the company.

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How to market fast food at a time like this

Restaurant Business

A Deeper Dive: Ryan Ostrom, chief marketing officer for Jack in the Box, joins the Restaurant Business podcast to talk marketing a brand when customers are cutting back.

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The winner of the value wars may not be who you think

Restaurant Business

Though fast-food chains have led the charge on low-priced meal deals, consumers now view casual dining as a better value, according to new research.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.