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Why Burger King struggled, according to Patrick Doyle

Restaurant Business

The executive chairman of the chain’s parent company Restaurant Brands International said operators had too much risk, particularly on the balance sheet.

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Restaurants and Bars Should Consider Text Message Surveys for Gathering Customer Feedback

Modern Restaurant Management

In the competitive restaurant and bar industry, customer feedback is vital for success. With the prevalence of online reviews, it's crucial to actively seek and utilize feedback. Text message surveys offer a convenient and real-time method to gather this valuable input, and in this guide, we'll explore their importance and implementation for improved operations.

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4 Ways Restaurants Can Reduce Labor Costs Without Cutting Shifts

Crunchtime

Follow these four labor management strategies to help your restaurant save on labor costs, without compromising quality or guest experience across stores.

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Inflation eases, but not at fast-food restaurants

Restaurant Business

Limited-service menu prices rose 6.2% over the past year, according to new federal data, and continue to rise at a rate much faster than overall inflation.

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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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Licensing vs Franchising: What's the Difference?

Sculpture Hospitality

Are you an entrepreneur in the hospitality industry? If so, you may be considering opening a business via an established brand and have come across the terms “licensing” and “franchising.

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POS provider Qu lands investment from Danny Meyer’s Enlightened Hospitality

Restaurant Business

Qu’s cloud-based system is designed to untangle the tech stack for limited-service chains. Meyer believes it could become a “big player.

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A large Wendy's franchisee declares bankruptcy

Restaurant Business

Florida-based Starboard Group sought debt protection for its Wendy’s restaurants. It is the latest in a series of restaurant companies to take that step.

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Serve a Showstopper Cheese for the Holidays

EATER

Dina Ávila/Eater Instead of making a cheese board, try a single wedge or wheel that steals the show When I see a wheel of Harbison at a holiday party, I think: This person knows how to host. Then I plant myself as close to the cheese as is socially acceptable and acquaint myself with it and, ideally, any thick-cut potato chips available for dipping.

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What is happiness? The powerful impact of consistency with Klaudia Mitura. 

Bizimply

Hospitality Mavericks Podcast: Klaudia Mitura Podcast Host at The Happiness Challenge. Find out the secret to maintaining happiness in the workplace, even when life gets challenging. Discover how Klaudia Mitura is unlocking the science behind happiness and personal growth. The post <b>What is happiness? </b> The powerful impact of consistency with <b>Klaudia Mitura</b> appeared first on Bizimply.

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Consumers are getting burned out on tipping

Restaurant Business

More than half of people say they’re getting tired of tip requests as their own finances worsen, according to a new survey.

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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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150 Years of Eating and Drinking in Dallas’s Deep Ellum Neighborhood

EATER

What is the future for restaurants in this ever-evolving neighborhood?

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What happens when promos don’t work as expected

Restaurant Business

Restaurant Rewind: If the offer proves more or less enticing than anticipated, chaos can follow. Here are some prime examples from the industry’s past.

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Wisconsin crowns the brandy old fashioned as the official state cocktail

The Salt

Lawmakers in Wisconsin have passed a resolution declaring the state's official cocktail: the brandy old fashioned.

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Taco Bell's newest Nacho Fries mash up 2 comfort food favorites

Restaurant Business

Grilled Cheese Nacho Fries debut along with the inaugural Nacho Fries Lover’s Pass for Rewards Members.

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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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Starbucks Workers United’s Red Cup Rebellion, Explained

EATER

Red Cup Rebellion 2022 | Mark Rightmire/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images Starbucks workers are striking again on Red Cup Day, and this year more people are getting involved Red Cup Day, the day Starbucks releases its collectible holiday cups, is one of the company’s most profitable. But last year, Starbucks Workers United used the occasion to draw attention to its ongoing fight for unionization.

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In praise of boring restaurant technology

Restaurant Business

Tech Check: Robots are cool, but the hottest tech in restaurants is almost a decade old.