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Bytes & Bites: The Future-Ready Fusion of Foodservice and Technology

Modern Restaurant Management

The fusion of technology and food service is transforming the way restaurants operate, enhancing customer experiences, and shaping the future of the industry. From the way we place orders to how they’re prepared, every facet of the food service sector is being touched by technology. It’s not just about speed, efficiency or frugality – it’s a seamless customer journey.

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Here's who is building muscle in the healthy fast-casual sector

Restaurant Business

Sweetgreen, Cava and Salad and Go are part of a new generation of chains looking for the Holy Grail of the restaurant industry: Building a national chain of healthy fast-food restaurants. This is how they're doing it.

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[New Research] Food Costs Eat Up 35% of Revenue on Average for Multi-Unit Restaurants

Crunchtime

It is well understood that food costs are one of the largest operating expenses for multi-unit restaurants. Running on already thin margins, the rising cost of food has placed additional strain on multi-unit operators worldwide, as it has become increasingly expensive for restaurants to produce the same menu items. Following the pandemic, global food prices rose at an alarming rate - up nearly 40% year-over-year, according to the United Nations' food price index.

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Attend Sommeliers Choice Awards Masterclass at 2023 USA Trade Tasting In Chicago

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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The journey of 'seemingly ranch,' from meme to top of the Empire State Building

The Salt

Heinz and Primal Kitchen are selling limited-edition bottles of "Seemingly Ranch" dressing. The Empire State Building lit up in red and white. It all started, as so many trends do, with Taylor Swift.

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Calif. Gov. Newsom signs landmark fast-food wage bill into law

Restaurant Business

The law, a compromise between restaurant and labor groups, will pave the way for a $20 minimum wage for 557,000 fast-food workers in the state on April 1, followed by annual wage hikes.

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Chef Paul Fehribach showcases the Midwest's culinary diversity through 100 recipes

Restaurant Business

The chef-owner of Chicago’s Big Jones tells many stories behind an often overlooked cuisine in “Midwestern Food,” a new narrative cookbook.

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It’s Never Just a Milkshake

EATER

Camerique/Getty Images For decades the milkshake has been Hollywood’s greatest edible metaphor In the new absurdist rom-com Bottoms , two teens get to know each other over perfectly pink strawberry milkshakes at a diner. One is a cheerleader with a quarterback boyfriend who doesn’t seem to care much for her, the other a shy social outcast who longs for her new friend.

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Been avoiding Taco Bell because of lack of Vegan Nacho Sauce? Problem solved.

Restaurant Business

The beloved Nacho Fries are back and this time in a new large size that can be ordered with dairy-free nacho sauce for those who want nothing to do with cheese.

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Why [me]: Karen's Story

Margin Edge

People work in restaurants for a plethora of reasons: quick cash, not into working in an office, etc., but there are also specific people who work in the industry because they just love people and have a talent for forming connections. One of those people is Karen Nazarro.

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The Funding Recipe for Your Restaurant – A Guide To Growing Your Business

Fuel your restaurant’s success with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Running a restaurant comes with unique financial challenges, from managing seasonal fluctuations to covering unexpected expenses like equipment repairs or ingredient shortages. This guide dives into fast, flexible financing options for restaurant owners. Discover how to bridge cash flow gaps, fund expansions, or navigate slow seasons without compromising service quality.

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Las Vegas F&B workers vote to strike

Restaurant Business

Members of the Culinary and Bartenders Unions gave their leaders a green light for a walkout if negotiations continue to stagnate.

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2019 Smith Madrone Chardonnay Spring Mountain District Napa Valley

Planet Grape

The post 2019 Smith Madrone Chardonnay Spring Mountain District Napa Valley appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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NYC's $18 wage for third-party delivery workers allowed to stand

Restaurant Business

A judge on Thursday blocked efforts by DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub to stop the law, which amounts to a roughly 150% raise.

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2020 Wynn’s Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra

Planet Grape

The post 2020 Wynn’s Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Coffee chains brew up promotions for National Coffee Day

Restaurant Business

Marketing Bites: Dairy Queen drops new merch, the Spongmonkeys debut their first single and a variety of food-centric holidays are around the corner.

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Bache Gabrielsen Very Old Pineau des Charentes

Planet Grape

The post Bache Gabrielsen Very Old Pineau des Charentes appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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Bowls take the spotlight at KFC, Ruby Slipper, Honeygrow and Freebirds

Restaurant Business

Taste Tracker: The Melting Pot celebrates Oktoberfest; Auntie Anne’s sweetens pretzel nuggets; IHOP goes all in on waffles; and Zaxby’s does a chicken Philly.

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2022 Oceano Zero Pinot Noir Spanish Springs Vineyard San Luis Obispo Coast

Planet Grape

The post 2022 Oceano Zero Pinot Noir Spanish Springs Vineyard San Luis Obispo Coast appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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Marco's Pizza to start testing autonomous vehicle delivery

Restaurant Business

The pizza chain has signed a memorandum of understanding with mobile tech company Magna to test last-mile delivery in locations in North America.

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Castello Del Poggio Pomegranate Royale Italy

Planet Grape

The post Castello Del Poggio Pomegranate Royale Italy appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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Demand for chicken takes Huey Magoo's to new heights

Restaurant Business

Longtime chicken executive Andy Howard saw something in the tiny Florida chain more than five years ago. It is now one of the fastest growing concepts in the country.

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Castello Del Poggio Prosecco Extra Dry Italy

Planet Grape

The post Castello Del Poggio Prosecco Extra Dry Italy appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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Stake your claim to the low-price market at your own risk

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: Subway and Burger King have staked their claims as value leaders in their respective segments. Recent events have highlighted the difficulties of that position.

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Pinstripes names pair of execs as it rolls toward SPAC deal

Restaurant Business

CFO Tony Querciagrossa and CMO Shannon Keller will help steer the bowling-and-food chain through its merger with Banyan Acquisition Corp.

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