Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Operating a restaurant is more than managing a business; it’s about building a vibrant community and fostering a sense of family where every day brings fresh challenges and opportunities. As the Regional Director of Operations with one of Genghis Grill’s franchise groups in Arizona, I've learned that a successful restaurant thrives on a blend of passion, patience and people-centered leadership.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Sonny Ross India’s artisan cheesemakers are pushing boundaries, shaping palates, and celebrating the country’s traditional dairy practices Creamy, tart, and friggin’ delicious: The pineapple cheese sandwich at Manek Sandwich is a thing of beauty. Three slices of crustless white bread with butter, layered with pyramids of grated processed Amul cheese, pineapple jam, vanilla ice cream, and a ring of canned pineapple, and finished with a flourish of grated cheese for good measure, it’s gone in 60 s

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The Bottom Line: A pair of studies by Revenue Management Solutions provide a sobering look at the views of consumers on restaurant prices and their dining habits.

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Crunchtime

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

With 2025 just around the corner, operations teams are busy putting their technology strategies in place to support growth initiatives, lower costs, and improve productivity. At FSTEC, September 16-18, 2024, in Grapevine, Texas, Crunchtime is leading an Innovation Forum entitled "Hot Topics to Shape the 2025 Tech Agenda," where we'll discuss these topics and more with a distinguished panel of restaurant technology leaders.

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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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EATER

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Lille Allen The accessorizing must stop Okay, I admit it — I understand the appeal of the 40-ounce Stanley Quencher. It is, objectively, a good cup that holds a ton of water and keeps it cold for hours. What I do not understand, though, is the consumerist compulsion to embellish these hulking drinking vessels with an increasingly deranged array of cup accessories.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: George Biel may not have the high profile of other casual-dining pioneers, but his operations remain gold standards within the business.

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Clover - Restaurants

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Why the hold-up? Quite possibly, your restaurant table turnover rate isn’t high enough. In a full-service restaurant, satisfied diners may linger over conversation and coffee. Or, your customers are waiting to receive their checks, so they can pay and leave. In each case, the table will need cleaning and set-up before the next party of guests can sit down.

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The Rail

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

By Indiana Lee, Contributor Restaurant marketing is inherently fast-paced, and standing out from the crowd is quintessential. Digital campaigns and social media play a key role in keeping up, but there is an oft-overlooked tactic that can significantly boost your restaurant’s visibility and revenue. Although they take some planning, community events are worth the extra effort.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

A Deeper Dive: CEO Marc Torres joins the Restaurant Business podcast to talk about how the chain keeps customers after its pot-themed marketing gets them in the door.

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Next Restaurants

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

By Marjorie Garcia, Contributor Today, an online presence is not just a luxury; it’s a necessity, especially for local businesses like restaurants. With so many people turning to the internet to discover new places to eat, visibility on platforms like Google is critical. This is where Google My Business (GMB ) comes into play. It offers unique benefits tailored to the needs of local restaurants.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Reality Check: New research shows how far the U.S. industry still has to go in improving its image—and what a difference an upgrade could make when it comes to retention.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Chef’s Tabl e : Noodles will be a deep dive like the show’s previous seasons on pastry, barbecue, and pizza. | Netflix The first of three just-announced seasons will focus on noodles Netflix announced today via press release that Chef’s Table , the food documentary series created by David Gelb, is coming back for three more seasons, beginning this fall.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Topgolf Callaway Brands said it plans to separate into two companies just four years after it acquired the eatertainment chain.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Not everyone is convinced the technology is necessary, and many give it little margin for error, according to a new survey.

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Technology 101

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Surveys and traffic data suggest that the Chicago-based fast-food chain has improved its results in recent weeks, thanks to a value meal and Collectors’ Cups.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

It's the second U.S. restaurant brand buy for Tokyo-based Create Restaurants Holdings, which also bought Il Fornaio in 2019.

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