Mon.Jul 29, 2024

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THIS IS YOUR MOMENT

Culinary Cues

I try not to focus on the negative – there is so much in life that is positive and that is where we should concentrate our efforts. Even Frank Zappa, the brilliant, oftentimes extravagant and a bit unhinged musician, said that we should turn off the news, push aside the “woe is me” and finger pointing, and just try to relish all the fantastic things that surround us.

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What Restaurant Employees Really Need to Feel Engaged at Work

7 Shifts

This post is adapted from our "What Restaurant Employees Want" report, originally published in May 2024. Visit our page to download the full report , which features insights from 1500 active restaurant employees and industry experts. Engaging employees effectively is crucial for restaurant operators aiming to build a thriving and motivated workforce.

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Florida High Court Gave Bars a Big Win, But There Are Additional Ways to Reduce Liability Risk  

Modern Restaurant Management

Owners of bars, taverns, restaurants and other establishments serving alcohol kept a close eye on a case before the Supreme Court of Florida this year. At issue was a $28.6 million jury verdict against a bar awarded to a young woman catastrophically injured when she was hit by a pickup truck driven by an underage 20-year-old who had been drinking at the bar.

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244. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 244 – Mastering Credit Card Security and Customer Insights in the Restaurant Industry with VGS

Restaurant Technology Guys

Introduction Welcome back to the Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast! Today, we have a special episode dedicated to the intricacies of credit card security, tokenization, and customer data insights. We are thrilled to introduce Travis, an expert from Very Good Security (VGS), to help us explore these vital topics.

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

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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.

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Understanding Legality of Non-Alcoholic and Cannabis-Infused Beverage Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

There has been a lot of fluidity in the beverage sphere over the past few years with the rise of mocktails and other nonalcoholic experience. In 2023, off-premise sales of non-alcoholic beer, wine, and spirits topped $565 million, according to NielsenIQ, which was a 35-percent increase in dollar sales from the prior year. Alternatively, there's been an uptick in the cannabis-infused beverages market – with the $2.04 billion market in 2023 projected to grow to $3.09 billion globally.

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Introducing the Crunchtime Developer Hub

Crunchtime

New resource center is available to help customers navigate API integration Integration is a core competency of the Crunchtime platform and we offer a range of flexible integration options, including APIs.

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McDonald's same-store sales fall as customers cut back on fast food

Restaurant Business

U.S. same-store sales at the burger chain declined for the first time in four years as traffic declines offset higher digital sales. Global results weren’t any better.

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A Tomato and Mozzarella Pasta Recipe That Celebrates Summer Produce

EATER

Photo illustration by Lille Allen; see below for full credits This dinner for one puts summer tomatoes on a pedestal Fresh tomato pasta is hardly a new invention: there are countless recipes spread across the internet, including versions from Martha Stewart and Ina Garten. And then there’s my mom’s incarnation, which is threaded with mozzarella and basil.

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Labor advocates air the demands they'll push on California's fast-food restaurants

Restaurant Business

In addition to a 3.5% hike in the sector's minimum wage, union representatives say they'll press the state's new Fast Food Council for pay protections, predictive scheduling and a louder voice.

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This Is How Much It Costs to Bring Michelin to Houston

EATER

Houston First, the city’s tourism department, says its investment in Space City’s culinary scene is more than worth it

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

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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Higher menu prices catch up to McDonald's

Restaurant Business

Inflation led to higher prices, which has hurt customer traffic this year and now sales are falling. The company says franchisees have the finances to "invest" in more value this year.

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Master the Mexican Classics

EATER

These five classic Mexican cocktail recipes go beyond the Margarita and Paloma. Here's how to make the Carajillo, Batanga and more.

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Another portfolio company is shopping for a fourth restaurant brand

Restaurant Business

The parent of Newk's, The Brass Tap and Beef 'O' Brady's is looking for an acquisition to further leverage the shared-platform model.

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McDonald's reveals more details of its bigger burger

Restaurant Business

The “Big Arch” is being tested in three international markets this year, including Canada. The company plans to spend the year learning before deciding whether to expand that test.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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How the restaurant industry is working the political conventions

Restaurant Business

Reality Check: The Republican and Democratic conventions present a different sort of opportunity to promote the business' interests. Here's what you won't see on TV.