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The Cost of Doing Business: Hidden Payment Fee Red Flags

Modern Restaurant Management

Both legacy restaurants and newer establishments can agree that the literal cost of doing business from payment processing can severely hamper revenue growth from the first sale. There is nothing more ubiquitous than cashless payments, but the ease of credit card use for a customer can create a significant cost for restaurants through exorbitant payment processing fees.

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Nighttime Harvests Can Protect Farmworkers from Blistering Heat, but They Bring New Risks

EATER

Workers harvest grapes at nighttime to avoid sweltering heat during the day. | Stolpman Vineyards Workers have taken to nocturnal harvesting schedules to avoid soaring daytime temperatures. Experts say more data, and more protections, are necessary. This article was produced in partnership with Nexus Media News. Twilight Greenaway contributed reporting.

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10 Tips for New Restaurant Managers

Modern Restaurant Management

In the latest episode of the Making Dough Restaurant Show , above, host and restaurant owner Hengam Stanfield offers best practces for new managers to handle the day-to day challenges of running a restaurant.

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The owner of Wagamama is being sold to a private equity firm

Restaurant Business

The Restaurant Group, the U.K. company that owns the Asian concept, is being sold to Apollo Global Management for $623 million.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Savor the Future: Food and Flavor Trends in 2024

Goliath Consulting

Culinary boundaries will be pushed next year through taste and innovation. Food and flavor trends in 2024 are all about embracing the rich diversity of global cuisines, pushing the boundaries of taste, and celebrating the artistry of culinary craftsmanship. It’s a year to savor the past, explore the present, and anticipate the exciting flavors that lie ahead.

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A Guide to Call Center Management for Restaurants

The Eat Restaurant

Discover multiple ways that restaurant call centers can help improve restaurant efficiency.

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How Dominica’s Traditional Foods Are Countering Climate Change

EATER

Dominica’s traditional foods are countering modern threats.

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Open APIs Drive Fast, Flexible Partnering Options for Restaurants

Qu

You should be able to customize and build your restaurant tech stack the way you want. That is, the way that best serves your guests, franchisees, and operating teams. At Qu we believe in flexible APIs that are rooted in modern micro-services software architecture. That means you can select the technology partners you want to work with while knowing you’ll have better integrated technologies – which translates to unified data and improved data access.

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What Even Is ‘Fine Wine’ Anymore?

EATER

The spectrum of luxury wines has gotten wider—and weirder—in recent years. Here are five bottles that represent what's coveted right now.

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Open APIs Drive Fast, Flexible Partnering Options for Restaurants

Qu

It’s 2024. You should be able to customize and build your restaurant tech stack the way you want. That is, the way that best serves your guests, franchisees, and operating teams. At Qu we believe in flexible APIs that are rooted in modern micro-services software architecture. That means you can select the technology partners you want to work with while knowing you’ll have better integrated technologies – which translates to unified data and improved data access.

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Future-Proof Your Talent Pipeline

Get ready for the future of business. As HR navigates an ongoing labor shortage, leaders need stronger, more adaptable recruiting strategies. Do you have the tools you need to build a talent pipeline that drives sustainable business growth?

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A ridiculous number of Americans have worked at a McDonald's

Restaurant Business

The burger giant’s latest promotion, called the “1 in 8 Initiative,” highlights the percentage of Americans who’ve worked at one of the chain’s locations at some point in their lives.

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UNCLE NEAREST IS NOW THE LARGEST GRANDE CHAMPAGNE VINEYARD OWNER IN COGNAC

Sante

The Super Premium Whiskey Brand Makes History with the Purchase of Historic Property Built in 1669 by the Lord Mayor of Cognac, Which Houses 40 Percent of the Most Highly Coveted Cru in the City of Cognac

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Restaurant prices keep rising faster than inflation

Restaurant Business

Food away-from-home prices continue rising faster than grocery prices, even as they are more muted from previous years’ increases.

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What are the Different Types of Franchising?

Sculpture Hospitality

The world of franchising offers a diverse range of opportunities for entrepreneurs to expand or kick-start their business endeavors. When you delve into the realm of franchising, you will discover various models, each catering to different business needs and objectives.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Chicken nuggets are everywhere but Taco Bell thinks it can do them better

Restaurant Business

The chain is scheduled to begin a test of all-white-meat, whole-muscle chicken nuggets with two new sauces in Minneapolis on Thursday.

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Midwest Tea Festival 2023

T-Ching

The post Midwest Tea Festival 2023 appeared first on T Ching.

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Domino's sees better times ahead

Restaurant Business

The pizza chain, which saw another decline in same-store sales, expects sales to improve later this year and into 2024. But profitability is already better.

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2022 Dutton Estate Chardonnay Kyndall’s Reserve Dutton Ranch Russian River Valley

Planet Grape

The post 2022 Dutton Estate Chardonnay Kyndall’s Reserve Dutton Ranch Russian River Valley appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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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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Noodles know no boundaries with Nick Graff leading R&D at Noodles & Company

Restaurant Business

The executive chef and VP of culinary has accelerated innovation and taken the menu where it hasn’t ventured before.

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2022 Dutton Estate Pinot Noir Karmen Isabella Dutton Ranch Russian River Valley

Planet Grape

The post 2022 Dutton Estate Pinot Noir Karmen Isabella Dutton Ranch Russian River Valley appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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Restaurant chains want diners to feel lucky on Friday the 13th

Restaurant Business

Marketing Bites: Restaurant chains continue to get into the spooky spirit. White Castle debuts new merch. And chains celebrate other food-centric holidays.

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Dog Haus, Jimmy John's and Firehouse Subs innovate between the bread

Restaurant Business

Taste Tracker: Lou Malnati’s and Portillo’s tag team a pizza; drive-thru steaks to go at Aussie Grill; Legal Sea Foods hosts an oyster fest; and Shake Shack tests sundaes.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Proposal to turn Calif. pot dispensaries into restaurants goes up in smoke

Restaurant Business

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed the measure, citing concerns about employees' exposure to secondhand smoke.

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