Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The cultural phenomenon of Drinksgiving (or Blackout Wednesday) continues to grow in popularity for the restaurant industry, especially as sales continue to rebound from the pandemic. Data shows that alcohol sales typically increase between 270-658 percent on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, compared to weekdays prior. Higher alcohol sales typically connect to higher volume of alcohol consumption, which unfortunately leads to higher risk of harmful consumer behavior after leaving the restauran

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Improving your restaurant profit and profit margins are critical factors that directly impact the financial health and overall success of your restaurant. It’s not just about numbers; it’s about understanding the pulse of your business. By staying on top of profit margins, you can make informed decisions about pricing, portion sizes, and operational costs, thereby improving your profit margins.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Many parts of the country are no stranger to arctic air masses this time of year. This type of weather system brings both bitter cold and wind chills that create dangerous conditions for those in its path, affecting not only people, roads, and vehicles, but building infrastructure, too. Frozen pipes can be a concern in buildings during the cold months, which, if left unaddressed, can burst and cause further structural damage.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Lille Allen/Eater The best gifts you can eat, from flavored finishing salts to a big ol’ box of snacks Food is the perfect gift. And I’m not talking about a homemade lasagna or dip you bring to the potluck. I’m talking about the fancy, almost-ridiculous stuff you’d never buy for your own pantry, but would love to receive from someone else. Fussy jams, expensive salt, the chocolate that’s four times the price of a Hershey’s bar at the checkout aisle.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Bottom Line: Two-thirds of franchisees told TD Bank that they are optimistic about the future of the restaurant industry and more than half expect higher traffic next year.

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Sante

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Remember the days when fine dining rooms were truly fine? They murmured the soundtrack of haute cuisine as diners came and went. Plates and silverware were precisely positioned and silently cleared. Linen tablecloths, padded chairs, lush carpets, deluxe draperies and explosive flower arrangements sucked the vibrations from the room creating cushions of muffled sound.

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Sante

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Thanksgiving is a time of gathering, gratitude, and, of course, a sumptuous feast. As you brainstorm ways to make your Thanksgiving table distinctive this year, consider adding a touch of elegance with the golden elixir of Sauternes wine.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Brian Wheeler and son Jake Wheeler debuted the fast-casual Big Taco, with a simplified menu and an emphasis on service.

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Sante

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Melissa from America and Fabio from Palermo make beautiful wine together.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Five-unit Medium Rare serves one item for one price. “It’s boring,” admits co-founder Mark Bucher, but it works.

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The Salt

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

It's tradition: Every year, Susan Stamberg sneaks her mother-in-law's relish recipe onto the air. This year, she's also recommending another recipe, too — from actor and food writer Madhur Jaffrey.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Limited-service prices continue to rise faster than inflation and are up 30% since 2019. That has more customers thinking their fast-food visit isn’t worth it.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Lille Allen/Eater Tips and tricks for making your holiday table look especially nice After pouring blood, sweat, and tears into cooking, setting the table is like the final boss of entertaining. Now, as more and more people become aware of the concept of a “tablescape,” having a table that looks good enough to post on Instagram is a sign of a successful dinner party.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Behind the Menu: The Mexican chain developed shredded beef birria to launch in a traditional taco and quesadilla, but then chef Jeremias Aguayo gave it a decidedly Asian spin.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The best cocktail recipes to make and drink for the holidays, from an easy, batchable Manhattan to a nonalcoholic Negroni.

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Buzztime Business

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Are you hungry for more trivia? Is one night of bar trivia per week not enough to satiate your senses? Buzztime has tens of thousands of questions in its database. Pub trivia hosts and players could spend a lifetime with them! However, as the years pass, some of the questions become outdated and obscure. Events that are important one year become irrelevant many years later.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

A burglary affects more than just the primary business, whether a restaurant, bakery, or bar.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The National Labor Relations Board has announced that it will hold off on enforcement of the controversial standard until Feb. 26.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

As convenient as delivery is for diners, high fees can prevent them from making it a habit. Restaurants who want to keep diners hooked should offer value as well as ease–but not at the cost of their own profits. Finding the right balance doesn’t have to be a riddle. A sweet spot for delivery fees does exist, and it can double your sales while making diners feel like they scored a deal.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Menu prices are up. Restaurant traffic is down. And grocery inflation is easing. How will Turkey Day 2023 shape up?

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes a new executive for Texas Roadhouse.

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