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Game Changing News for Brands’ Media Mix

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant brands need to pay attention to evolving media consumptions in order to better engage with potential customers, according to results of a year-long study conducted by Digital Turbine in collaboration with Qrious Insight. While 91 percent of people use social media, the report finds that, among QSR brand consumers, nearly four in ten social users actually spend more time playing mobile games than they do on social media.

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Wingstop is doing great. Here's how CEO Michael Skipworth says the chicken chain can do even better

Restaurant Business

After a strong first quarter, Dallas-based Wingstop expects double-digit same-store sales growth this year, as it plans on becoming a Top 10 global restaurant brand.

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Transforming Restaurant Operations: Uniting Teams and Closing Communication Gaps

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants are complex businesses with many moving parts. Yet all of these parts must work together in harmony for the customer to leave the restaurant feeling satisfied, with their only hunger being to return for another visit. Unfortunately, the restaurant industry is notoriously known for being cliquish, and these cliques may not be as innocent and harmless as they may seem.

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For Starbucks, 2 years of change hasn't yielded promised results

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: The coffee shop giant’s sales struggles worsened earlier this year, despite a flurry of efforts to improve operations and employee satisfaction.

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10 HR Metrics for 2025: HR Data Toolkit

The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!

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What Is Local SEO? Restaurant SEO Definitions & Google Search Tips

SpotOn

Getting your business discovered by potential customers is a challenging task. Small businesses can use paid ads, social media promotion, and other clever tactics to lure curious local customers to try a new food spot. But we all know how tedious this process can be, especially if your business wants to save more than it spends. Even if you're taking out single-page ads in the newspaper each week or doling out free samples on the sidewalk, most restaurants don't realize there's a

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KFC is struggling in the U.S., and not just due to weather

Restaurant Business

The venerable chicken chain is losing ground to Popeyes and other chicken restaurant competitors domestically. But parent company Yum Brands says it has a plan for a reset.

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Long lines at kiosks can stress customers, study finds

Restaurant Business

Guests feel more rushed and order less food when others queue up behind them, according to new research from Temple University.

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Mezcal versus Tequila: A Spirited Comparison

Sante

When you hear mention of Mexican spirits, tequila often springs to mind first. But there’s another traditional beverage, less known Continue Reading The post Mezcal versus Tequila: A Spirited Comparison appeared first on Santé Magazine.

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Donatos Pizza CEO Tom Krouse to retire; Kevin King named new chief executive

Restaurant Business

Krouse, who has been the pizza chain’s CEO since 2010, will depart in October. King has been Donatos’ president for two years.

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Restaurant Bookkeeping: Comprehensive Guide to Master Bookkeeping

7 Shifts

Bookkeeping is one of the most essential aspects of any restaurant business. After all, a small, honest mistake can accumulate over time and turn into bigger operational problems— 17% of restaurants even fail in their first year due to mismanagement of finances. Regardless of how complex bookkeeping can look like in the beginning, understanding the basics is not an impossible task.

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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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Restaurant tech firm InKind acquires Etta Collective out of bankruptcy

Restaurant Business

The two-unit Etta Collective went to the highest bidder for $4 million and InKind CEO Johann Moonesinghe plans to restart growth.

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Celebrating identity in culinary art: Lessons from the Gold Chef Prize judges

Open for Business

Chefs often find themselves at a crossroads between tradition and innovation, authenticity and adaptation. This journey is especially true for Asian Pacific chefs as representation lags in the industry— only 19% of head chefs are Asian, compared to 59% who are white. To empower the next generation of Asian Pacific chefs, OpenTable partnered with Gold House to launch the Gold Chef Prize.

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For restaurants, value messaging is more important than ever

Restaurant Business

Marketing Bites: It’s been a rough start to the year for many chains. Plus: Restaurants celebrate moms, nurses and more in May.

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How dairy production is changing in response to avian flu

The Salt

New measures to stop avian flu among dairy cows are taking effect, such as testing dairy herds before they cross state lines. But farmers who voluntarily report infections stand to lose money.

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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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STK parent One Group completes acquisition of Benihana for $365M

Restaurant Business

The deal nearly triples One Group's footprint and brings its total annual revenue to more than $1 billion.

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Creative Recruiting Ideas to Attract Talent-2

Go Hire- Restaurants

13 Creative Recruitment Ideas to Attract Talent Recruiting in today's environment can be challenging. So, we reached out to business leaders and recruiters and compiled a list of the top creative recruiting ideas they're using to successfully hire today. We uncovered recruiting ideas for hourly employees, out-of-the-box recruiting strategies, student recruitment ideas, recruiting ideas for manufacturing, and unique ideas for recruitment event ideas.

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5 bonbons from Denny's not-so-sweet quarterly update

Restaurant Business

Traffic slumped, but the family-dining stalwart offered a few aha moments in its recount of what happened.

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An in-depth look at a fast-growing c-store chicken concept

Restaurant Business

A Deeper Dive: Jim Norberg, CEO of Krispy Krunchy Chicken, joins the podcast to talk about the chain’s rapid growth and how it plans a push into marketing and delivery.

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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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The consumer is cutting back, but not everywhere

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: Early earnings from major restaurant chains suggest the consumer has taken a distinct turn for the worse so far in 2024.

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Boxer Ramen shutters 4 units following bankruptcy

Restaurant Business

Boxer Ramen and sister brand SuperDeluxe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in February. Both are owned by Portland, Oregon, restaurateur Micah Camden.

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Nando's Americanizes its menu a bit as U.S. expansion continues

Restaurant Business

Behind the Menu: Favorites like mac and cheese, bowls and salads join the fast casual’s Afro-Portuguese-rooted dishes, including the signature peri-peri chicken.

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The odds for keeping delivery fees and large-party gratuities aren't looking good

Restaurant Business

Working Lunch: The Biden administration doesn't get that those aren't true "junk fees.

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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.