Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The entire foodservice industry is being reshaped due to a global shift in consumer behavior prioritizing value, quality, and flexibility, according to the latest Circana™ research that found value-based deals are driving 54 billion global foodservice visits annually. "Value is a broader tent than price, but price is an important value platform when consumers are faced with high inflation or a personal economic situation such as a job loss," Tim Fires, president of global foodservi

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The casual-dining restaurant operator pushed back against calls from activist investor JCP Investment Management to sell North Italia, Flower Child and Culinary Dropout.

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EATER

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Dan Kosmayer/Shutterstock The reviled Halloween treat, which has deep roots in American history, should have a better rep Much like the word “moist” and the music of Nickelback, candy corn is a thing that’s cool to hate. In an article titled “ Candy Corn Is Garbage ,” Deadspin points to “hobos, serial murderers, and Satan” as the only people who like candy corn; The Takeout, also driven to invoke the devil to describe candy in a candy corn debate, calls it “ Satan’s earwax ”; Buzzfeed, combining

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Applebee's President Tony Moralejo said the operator was struggling financially. The closures leave the brand’s former hometown with two Applebee’s.

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Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Your table turnover rate is an important factor in understanding how your restaurant works. But improving it without compromising the guest experience can be challenging. How do you find the right balance between seating as many guests as possible while still maintaining a high level of service that provides the ‘wow’ factor? That’s the purpose of this guide, which features seven ways to increase restaurant table turnover rate without sacrificing the guest experience. 1) Optimize you

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 30, 2024

With same-store sales up nearly 21% in the third quarter, almost all from traffic, it's no surprise franchisees want to open more restaurants.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 30, 2024

People don't want to wait 15 minutes or a burger and drink, the fast-casual chain's CEO Rob Lynch said. But there's room for improvement.

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Bottleneck Management

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Donuts and Beer: A Pairing Guide Let’s talk about two of life’s simple pleasures, beer and donuts. Some of our favorite breweries have come up with perfect pairings that bring these two together in the most delicious way possible. Here’s what they recommend. Maplewood Brewing Co. – Fat Pug & Boston Cream Donut Adam Smith at Maplewood Brewing knows how to match a classic.

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The Rail

OCTOBER 30, 2024

By Indiana Lee, Contributor The rise of food delivery services has driven the restaurant industry into a new frontier. While many restaurant owners eagerly embrace this trend, it’s crucial not to overlook the additional expenses of implementing a delivery service. If you’re planning on going the delivery route, make sure to calculate all these expenses beforehand. 1.

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Restaurant Engine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Personalize your restaurant through video marketing that goes behind the scenes. You know that today’s market is ultra-competitive, and the best way to succeed is to set yourself apart from the competition. This means fine-tuning your digital marketing and really harnessing the power of video on your website and social media platforms. To help you succeed, we look at why behind-the-scenes videos work for diners and pubs and how you can make them perform for you.

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Bizimply

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The business world is a competitive and unforgiving environment, and effective employee scheduling is essential for maintaininsg operational efficiency, especially […] The post Rotaready Alternatives: Bizimply’s Employee Scheduling Software appeared first on Bizimply.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The agency said that 90 people have been sickened in the outbreak. But it also credited the fast-food giant and Taylor Farms for their responses to the situation and said the risk to the public is “very low.

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EATER

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Pepperoni rolls from Rolling Pepperoni in Pittsburgh. | Rolling Pepperoni The pepperoni roll reigns supreme in West Virginia, western Pennsylvania, and the Rust Belt, but the unassuming dish is at home anywhere people appreciate greasy, salty meat stuffed in bread When I was growing up in western Pennsylvania, pepperoni-stuffed bread rolls sustained many families on the cheap.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A Deeper Dive: The attorney, who has represented victims of foodborne illness outbreaks for more than 30 years, joins the Restaurant Business podcast to talk about the McDonald’s incident.

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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.

EATER

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The Bocce Ball, a cocktail from the 1970s made with amaretto, orange juice and soda water, gets a modern update at New York bar Bronze Owl.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The country's largest convenience-store chain is looking to lure value-focused consumers with the deal, which includes two slices of pizza and a 20-ounce soda.

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The Salt

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Shoppers complain that Starbucks isn't fancy enough — but they also say it's too expensive. The new CEO, Brian Niccol, is ordering up change.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The counterargument is intended to win shareholder support in the proxy fight that concludes with the company's annual meeting on Nov. 21.

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Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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EATER

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Dina Ávila We adapted Thomas Keller’s French onion soup recipe, no special belly-shaped bowls required I have adored French onion soup my entire life — the gooey cheese, the spongy stock-soaked bread, the hearty beefy onions. If it’s on the menu, I’m ordering it. I’ve sampled hundreds of versions, from low-brow Wisconsin supper clubs where it’s almost all cheese, to unctuous veal broth versions in the all-night brasseries of Paris.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The Bottom Line: McDonald’s wants a “more holistic,” permanent, branded value offer next year, suggesting that the value wars of 2024 are unlikely to end when the calendar turns. But many brands would be better off staying on the sidelines.

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EATER

OCTOBER 30, 2024

For Día de Muertos, chef Elena Reygadas pulls out all the stops — including totomoxtle — at her beloved bakery Mexico City’s Panadería Rosetta may be widely known for its acclaimed rol de guayaba, or guava pastry, but when October hits, it’s all about the pan de muerto, or bread of the dead, which is prepared each Día de Muertos. Día de Muertos is a Mexican tradition celebrated each year on November 1 and 2.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Six units were ordered Wednesday to vacate their locations, and two others got the boot Tuesday.

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A process checklist is a valuable tool for any HR professional to help ensure that all tasks are completed on time and accurately and improve communication and collaboration among team members.

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EATER

OCTOBER 30, 2024

So shiny! | Lille Allen/Jordan Moss Rose gold maximalism? Out. Spartan Italian chrome coupes? Very in. A new breed of Very Hip Dishware has been taking over the tables at some of my favorite restaurants, and it’s a far cry from the long handle ceramic cottagecore mugs of yesteryear, or even the color popping, bulbous dishware of Gustaf Westman that has been trending on TikTok.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Consumers are returning to malls to seek out favorite restaurant brands, with The Cheesecake Factory and soup dumpling concept Din Tai Fung topping the list, according to Yelp data.

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EATER

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Photo illustration by Lille Allen; see below for full credits What it’s like hosting a high-profile political figure at your restaurant, photo ops and all Michael De Los Santos started to suspect this was going to be a big deal when he saw a bunch of guys in suits and sunglasses eating at his restaurant, Mike D’s BBQ in Durham, North Carolina, earlier that week.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 30, 2024

On his first earnings call as CEO of the coffee chain, Niccol outlined plans to improve the comfort of its shops, a “full-court press” for improved speed, the return of condiment bars and the elimination of charges for non-dairy modifiers.

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Running a profitable restaurant requires more than great food and service. Our guide breaks down five actionable strategies to help you control costs and maximize profitability. Learn how to track and reduce food waste, optimize labor costs with smart scheduling, make data-driven decisions with regular P&L reviews, and manage fixed and variable costs efficiently.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Sales of the viral appetizer are up 70% year over year, powering the chain to another quarter of double-digit same-store sales growth.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Michael Sheuer was arrested for allegedly hacking into a software program used by the entertainment giant to maintain the bills of fare.

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