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Turning Restaurant Concepts into Realities

The Restaurant Group

Turning Restaurant Concepts into Realities: The TRG Approach to Startup Consulting Having a restaurant concept sparked by creativity, skill, and passion is the beginning of a restaurant dream come true. But how do you transition your vision into reality to effectively minimize industry risks and maximize potential for success? Having a restaurant theme, menu, market, etc., in mind is a good start.

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In São Paulo, Nikkei Chefs Are Finally Getting Their Due

EATER

Kamameshi at Goya. | Tati Frison In the world’s largest Japanese diaspora community, ambitious Nikkei restaurants are building on Japanese traditions and Brazilian gastronomy to impress customers of all backgrounds Kasato Maru is a familiar name at many of São Paulo’s Japanese restaurants. It commonly shows up on menus, referring to an assortment of sushi and sashimi.

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Burger King franchisee Sun Holdings makes a play for Uncle Julio's

Restaurant Business

The large operator has acquired the debt in the casual-dining Mexican chain, paving the way for a potential acquisition.

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As American Express Acquires Tock, Who’s Winning the Reservation Wars?

EATER

What you need to know about the state of the reservations systems today Tock is changing hands yet again: The reservations system founded by restaurateur Nick Kokonas in 2014 has been acquired by American Express for $400 million, the financial services company announced today. The platform was previously owned by Squarespace, which acquired it for the same amount in 2021.

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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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Culver’s hires a new CFO, Little Caesars promotes tech team

Restaurant Business

Executive Summary: Brad O’Bryan is the burger chain’s new chief financial officer, plus more executive news of the week.

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How the Queers Stole Billiards

EATER

The C U Next Tuesdays were the sole queer and femme team in New Orleans' pool league. Seeing an opportunity, their captain created a monthly tournament at the local dive, Big Daddy's.

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Buzztime Weekly Bar Trivia Challenge – Week 37

Buzztime Business

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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All of a sudden, fast casuals are staking a claim on steak

Restaurant Business

Consumer demand for protein is pushing steak to the center of the plate—and the salad bowl—in concepts where you’d least expect it.

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Passion for Pizza: How a Hungry Howie’s Franchisee Leverages Generation Z Strengths for Success

Modern Restaurant Management

As a third-generation Hungry Howie’s franchisee, 27-year-old Rebecca Shannon is set to open her very first Hungry Howie’s restaurant as sole franchisee in Monroe, Mich. In this first-person essay, Shannon shares insights as a Gen-Z franchisee including why she decided to invest in a franchise, ways she’s tapping into her digital fluency, and embracing a purpose-driven approach to franchising.

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Customer feedback startup Ovation raises $2M

Restaurant Business

The company will use the funding to develop new features for its tech, which is based around two-question diner surveys.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

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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American Express is acquiring Tock from Squarespace for $400M

Restaurant Business

The deal solidifies Amex as a major player in restaurant reservations and will unlock more perks for cardholders.