Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Sales and Traffic Forecast Insights We have crunched the numbers and are ready to reveal our forecasts in traffic and sales growth for 2025. As we have affirmed regularly over the last few months, we are seeing a modest upward swing in restaurant industry performance. We expect this to continue next year – 2025 will, according to our 2025 projections, be a better one for restaurants than 2024.

2025 59

2025 Point of Sale 2024 Webinar 59

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Around 33 to 40 percent of food goes to waste each year. A large chunk of that comes down to complex problems in global food supply chain management that most restaurants have little control over. What restaurants can do, however, is re-think how their direct food supply is managed – from transport to inventory control. It may be a small part of the overall supply chain, but how food gets to a restaurant has significant implications.

Food Supply 110

Food Supply Waste Supplies Management 110

Bottleneck Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Meet the Team in Vernon Hills At City Works, we’re all about making someone’s day better. Today, we’re going behind the scenes with two of the friendly servers that make it all happen, Jim Shedd and Susan Blackburn. They each bring something special to the table, pun intended, so let’s get to know them a little better. Meet Jim Shedd: Where are you from?

Front of House 78

Front of House Back of House Seasonal Menu Education 78

ChowNow

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Third-party delivery and takeout apps introduced a world of convenience for diners and a valuable expanded revenue stream for restaurants. Polled diners are 66% more likely to order takeout than they were prior to the pandemic, and customers continue to value online orders. Restaurant owners need to know how to leverage the increased customer pool that apps provide in a smart, sustainable way to grow their business.

Online Ordering 78

Online Ordering Website Management Customer Experience Download 78

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.

2025

Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The fast-food pizza chain’s same-store sales fell 7% in the third quarter as new CEO Todd Penegor says the company is “acting with urgency” to strengthen the business. The company also made some management changes.

Management 105

Management Management Food 105

SpotOn

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

San Francisco – November 7, 2024 – SpotOn, a leading software and payments provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lambert Walsh as Chief Customer Officer (CCO) and Sarah Ekstrom as Chief People Officer (CPO). These strategic hires reflect SpotOn’s ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences and investing in talent development to support the company’s next phase of growth.

Leadership 59

Leadership Customer Experience Small Business Point of Sale 59

SpotOn

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Long before QR codes and marketing software , there was beer. A quick search for “Beer City, USA” will point you to Grand Rapids, MI, a city that owes its growth partly to barley, hops, water, and yeast. At Big Lake Brewing in nearby Holland, MI, traditional beers and Midwest hospitality exist in harmony with QR codes and trendy non-alcoholic beverages.

Brewery 52

Brewery Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Email Marketing 52

Bizimply

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As Halloween comes to a close, the hospitality industry braces for one of its busiest times of the year! Whether […] The post How Hospitality Businesses Can Prepare for the Peak Holiday Season appeared first on Bizimply.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Management Management 52

Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The casual-dining burger chain said the deals are needed to compete in the highly promotional market, and are designed to show off its improved food and service.

Casual 111

Casual Dine-in Design Marketing 111

EATER

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Will Texas get the first-ever Michelin star for a barbecue restaurant at the November 11 ceremony in Houston? A lot of chefs seem to think so.

116

116

Advertiser: Paycor

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!

Hiring

Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: Once a true convention smasher, the casual-dining pioneer gradually sanded away the quirks and irreverence that made it saucier than anything the industry had seen before. Here’s a reminder of what it once was.

Casual 105

Casual Marketing 105

The Salt

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Owner of this business says she’s on a mission to show the richness and diversity of Latin American food, one empanada at a time (Image credit: Marisa Peñaloza)

Food 108

Food 108

Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The breakfast-and-lunch chain said it's banking on the pinpoint communications afforded by richer consumer data to reinvigorate traffic, which slid 4.4% in the third quarter.

Marketing 105

Marketing Communication 105

EATER

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The Fullstar veggie chopper is just that: a star of efficiency I first tried the Fullstar vegetable chopper at a friend’s dinner party. I arrived early, fully expecting to become a teary-eyed onion-chopping machine — a fair price to pay, for some homemade curry — when she pulled out the chopping workhorse; it diced onions safely but without mercy (and without inducing tears), all while keeping them contained in the chopper’s clear catch-all tray.

Pricing 100

Pricing 100

Advertisement

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.

Beverage

Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The Bottom Line: The casual-dining chain’s bankruptcy declaration was a long time coming, the latest evidence in what has been a brutal market for sit-down restaurants.

Casual 103

Casual Dine-in Marketing 103

EATER

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Dina Ávila Martha’s paella recipe is great, but there’s absolutely no reason to use two teaspoons of saffron in it Next week, Martha Stewart will publish her 100th cookbook. Titled Martha: The Cookbook , it is a charmingly personal compendium of Stewart’s 100 favorite recipes, about five percent of which, I couldn’t help but notice, call for caviar.

Serving 92

Serving Take-out Entertainment Specials 92

Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Behind the Menu: When the famous cheese fries at Michael’s Grill & Salad Bar were not turning out according to spec, owner Ryan Gamperl created a new product to bring them back up to speed.

Retail 98

Retail Bar Menu Food 98

EATER

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The best coconut rum for tropical takes on cocktails like the Negroni and Espresso Martini is a new offering: Planteray Cut & Dry.

103

103

Advertiser: Paycor

HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.

Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The multi-brand platform and parent of BD's Mongolian Grill has created a joint venture called Global Taste Brands to open doors for international franchisors in North America.

98

98

EATER

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Executive chef Brayden Kawack experiments with Midwestern ingredients and local flavors at Atelier “Since taking over the menu, there are certain products I knew I wanted to use,” says Bradyn Kawack, now the executive chef of Chicago’s Atelier. After the restaurant was awarded a Michelin Star in 2023, Kawack was promoted to executive chef, overseeing the restaurant’s $170 tasting menu.

Seasonal Menu 67

Seasonal Menu 2023 Menu Food 67

Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Tech-focused Battery Ventures is making a large strategic growth investment in the KDS provider, which works with many large restaurant chains.

Technology 96

Technology 96

EATER

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Schnipper’s Quality Soups joins lunch spots with soup

114

114

Advertisement

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.

Small Business

Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Fueled by Korean pop culture and more adventurous palates, the cuisine is firmly in the mainstream with room to grow.

Food 98

Food 98

Planet Grape

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The post 2022 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir Emerald Ridge Vineyard Green Valley of Russian River Valley appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

Vineyard 60

Vineyard 2022 60

Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The Seattle-based coffee giant brings new and returning seasonal items to its U.S. stores on Thursday, including 2024’s holiday cup designs.

2024 59

2024 Food Design Beverage 59

Planet Grape

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The post 2022 Dutton Goldfield Pinot Noir 5 Wells Vineyard Russian River Valley appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

Vineyard 60

Vineyard 2022 60

Advertiser: Paycor

A process checklist is a valuable tool for any HR professional to help ensure that all tasks are completed on time and accurately and improve communication and collaboration among team members.

Communication

Planet Grape

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The post 2022 Dutton Goldfield Pinot Noir McDougall Vineyard Fort Ross-Seaview appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

Vineyard 60

Vineyard 2022 60

Planet Grape

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The post 2022 Dutton Goldfield Pinot Noir Angel Camp Vineyard Anderson Valley appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

Vineyard 60

Vineyard 2022 60

Planet Grape

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The post 2022 Dutton Goldfield Chardonnay Rued Vineyard Russian River Valley appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

Vineyard 60

Vineyard 2022 60

Planet Grape

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The post 2022 Dutton Goldfield Chardonnay Dutton Ranch Russian River Valley appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

2022 60

2022 60

Advertisement

Running a profitable restaurant requires more than great food and service. Our guide breaks down five actionable strategies to help you control costs and maximize profitability. Learn how to track and reduce food waste, optimize labor costs with smart scheduling, make data-driven decisions with regular P&L reviews, and manage fixed and variable costs efficiently.

Food