EATER
JULY 3, 2024
Photo illustration by Lille Allen; see below for full credits Step one: Get 3 million bananas The Olympics are all about numbers: 500, the number of meters in a freestyle swim; 20, the maximum-possible points in rhythmic gymnastics; 3 million, the number of bananas the culinary team at Olympic Village think they’ll need over the course of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, which take place over two weeks this summer.
Bottleneck Management
JULY 9, 2024
Pickles and Beer: A Dill-icious Duo Let’s talk pickles and beer. This timeless pairing has been a favorite forever, and it keeps getting better. We’ve rounded up what’s brining in the pickle and beer scene right now. A Classic Combo Pickles and beer have always complemented each other. The tangy, salty crunch of a good pickle can enhance the flavors of a crisp, refreshing beer.
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The Salt
JULY 31, 2024
When he’s not in the pool, Henrik Christiansen is documenting his deepening obsession with the gooey treats. His many dramatic TikToks are spreading muffin fever across the Olympic Village and beyond.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 23, 2024
When we talk about the “restaurant of the future,” labor compliance isn’t exactly the flashiest or most exciting topic to include—certainly not when juxtaposed with salad-making robots and personalized digital menus. But beyond its legal necessity, ensuring compliance with employment laws is critical to shaping a better experience for employees and customers alike.
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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.
SpotOn
JULY 9, 2024
According to user reviews, SpotOn was awarded Best Support and Highest User Adoption in Small Business Restaurant POS SpotOn received the highest marks among its competition across categories, including quality of support, ease of use, and user adoption San Francisco , July 9, 2024 — SpotOn , a leading provider of cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) systems, received significant accolades in the Summer 2024 Grid® Report for Restaurant POS.
Restaurant Business
JULY 16, 2024
Traffic to quick-service restaurants improved in the second quarter, according to Revenue Management Solutions, and operators have slowed their price hikes.
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The Eat Restaurant
JULY 3, 2024
A great way to increase traffic and boost sales at your restaurant is through the use of limited time offers. This can be accomplished in many ways and regardless of whether your restaurant is the most popular around town, or if you’ve only recently opened.
Culinary Cues
JULY 15, 2024
It’s a disease that seems to creep into the mainstream; a disease that can be kept in check if there is a desire to do so; a disease, in other words, within our ability to thwart. This disease is highly contagious without concern for age, gender, socio-economic status, education level, or factors related to a person’s focus on a healthy lifestyle. This is a disease that lies dormant in many people just waiting to take over their every being if those in positions of leadership allow it to.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 31, 2024
While the restaurant industry has been focused on value meals so far this summer, Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) season has snuck up on us with independent restaurants leading the orange-colored way. From May 15 to July 15, SpotOn saw 1,070 “pumpkin” items added to menus across the country, with a spike of 176 items added just between July 7 and 13 alone.
Next Restaurants
JULY 18, 2024
By Leo Clarke, Contributor As a restaurant owner, there are many reasons to consider offering a more sustainable menu. In the current climate, with global concerns for our environment mounting, sustainability is likely to be at the forefront of your customer’s minds. One study has shown that they are over 50% more likely to choose sustainable restaurants over others.
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In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.
EATER
JULY 2, 2024
Bug Robbins Cheesemaking requires a willingness to take risks and trust the process — just like navigating queer existence When I was little, I loved to group things. Categorizing helped me make sense of the world — I would feel exhilarated by the vastness of what was out there, and relieved the moment I could figure out where it all belonged. An errand run to the specialty food store was a thrill ride.
SpotOn
JULY 1, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO — July 1, 2024— SpotOn , the top-rated software and payments partner for restaurants, announced today that it has been added to the U.S. Foods CHECK Business Tools program. This program provides foodservice operators with a growing suite of technology solutions designed to drive traffic, simplify staffing, and modernize operations.
Sculpture Hospitality
JULY 30, 2024
From crisp vegetables to perfectly aged steaks, the quality of your ingredients directly impacts the satisfaction of your customers. Today’s patrons want fresh dishes, and being the restaurant to serve them will keep them coming back for more.
Culinary Cues
JULY 29, 2024
I try not to focus on the negative – there is so much in life that is positive and that is where we should concentrate our efforts. Even Frank Zappa, the brilliant, oftentimes extravagant and a bit unhinged musician, said that we should turn off the news, push aside the “woe is me” and finger pointing, and just try to relish all the fantastic things that surround us.
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Year-end can be a hectic time for HR professionals, but with proper planning and organization, you can navigate it smoothly. Learn the main watch outs for year-end HR prep with Paycor’s helpful checklist covering employee data, wage and tax information, and special situations. Ensure compliance and efficiency by downloading today!
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 16, 2024
Personalization is key to successful loyalty programs, according to the 2024 Paytronix Loyalty Trends Report. "Top performers are personalizing and using data to segment their customer database," Kristin Lynch, Senior Director of Restaurant Strategy for Paytronix Systems. "They are differentiating, delivering an emotional connection and recognizing their most valuable customers." Lynch has more than 20 years’ experience managing large CPG and retail brands in marketing and
Wasserstrom
JULY 24, 2024
The topic of inclusion is now at the forefront of American discourse. Yet we have overlooked, forgotten, or were completely unaware of one population: the millions of people with disabilities that are not able to use standard public restrooms. Imagine a child not being able to go on field trips with their classmates, because the […] The post Adult Changing Stations Are a Necessity for Inclusive Public Buildings appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.
EATER
JULY 22, 2024
Los Angeles’s Seoul-style cafe operators embrace the essence of South Korean coffee culture, where, often, nothing is off limits — or left off social media
SpotOn
JULY 31, 2024
Phone calls, emails, and text messaging—we communicate with them every day, but cybercriminals use them to steal information and money. This is done through social engineering, a manipulation technique that exploits human error to gain access to private information, valuables, or systems. When social engineering is mixed with smartphones and the internet, you get vishing, phishing, and smishing.
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Diversity and inclusion are crucial for building a strong and innovative workforce. Discover how AI technology can revolutionize your hiring process and drive diversity in your organization. Explore over 10 ways AI recruiting tools can help you identify a wider pool of candidates, enhance communication strategies, and eliminate unconscious bias. Embrace the future of recruitment and create a more diverse and inclusive workplace with AI technology.
Sculpture Hospitality
JULY 23, 2024
Are you excited by the allure of owning your own bar? The camaraderie, the creativity, and the chance to be the neighbourhood hangout is all pretty enticing.
Culinary Cues
JULY 8, 2024
Finding your purpose, making a difference, and creating your legacy are underlying goals that every chef seems to hold close. How important is this and in the big scheme of things, does it really matter? We invest so much time in our craft, finding our cooking signature, promoting our personal brand and that of the restaurant(s) we represent, and finding ways to build a reputation – why?
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 30, 2024
Restaurants receive huge amounts of feedback from customers — in survey responses, via social media, on review sites, and more. This unstructured feedback — text responses about your restaurant — holds valuable insights into what’s going right or wrong at your locations, all of which drives repeat visitors, retention, and loyalty.
Restaurant Business
JULY 10, 2024
In a deal that aims to avoid bankruptcy, the Bellevue, Washington-based fast-casual pizza chain has agreed to sell 100% of its equity to a Southern California-based group that has owned brands like Slater's 50/50, Project Pie and Patxi's Pizza.
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Running a restaurant involves juggling numerous tasks, but payroll and HR shouldn’t add to the stress. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," is tailored for the restaurant industry to help you choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, crucial for maintaining staff morale. Compliance support helps navigate labor laws and avoid costly fines.
EATER
JULY 17, 2024
Lille Allen/Eater Classic pepperoni, gluten-free options, and even a Hainan chicken pie At Eater, we’re all about cooking and trying new recipes, but sometimes you don’t feel like turning on the stove, chopping, or doing dishes. That’s where frozen pizza comes in. As a form, it’s come so far: These days, there are even gourmet pies imported from Italy, a far cry from the cardboard-like versions that once dominated the frozen food aisle.
SpotOn
JULY 22, 2024
Restaurants come in many shapes and sizes. It's what makes the restaurant industry such a vibrant, innovative space. There's no wrong way to create a restaurant concept, as long as it's authentic to your vision and well-received by guests—which is easier said than done. Full service restaurant concepts fall into two broad categories: casual dining and fine dining.
The Salt
JULY 24, 2024
Chipotle's CEO tells investors that the chain had not shrunk its portions despite accusations on Tiktok and Reddit. Brian Niccol has tried to bat down those complaints for weeks.
Culinary Cues
JULY 24, 2024
Like so many other art forms: painting, photography, music, or writing – cooking is an expression of who you are. In all art we express what we feel, how we think, and what we have experienced. Traditions, ethnicity, deep seated beliefs, and all forms of family connections find their way on paper, instrument, or plate. This is a natural process for artists and craftsperson’s – it is how life works.
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Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 9, 2024
May was a challenging month for restaurant companies. Shares of major quick-service restaurant (QSR) brands experienced double-digit drops, consumer confidence declined, and traffic at fast-food restaurants was down by 2.1 percent , according to the Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) Monthly Trends report. Will the summer sun heat up sales? The Summer Outlook Triple-digit temps might light up lagging traffic, but QSRs aren’t going to wait for the post-beach visits.
Restaurant Business
JULY 18, 2024
The operator of Tender Greens and Tocaya is seeking a buyer, but there are no plans to close any of the 39 restaurants between the two fast-casual brands. It is one of a number of recent restaurant bankruptcies.
EATER
JULY 30, 2024
Lille Allen It’s cute, it’s practical, and it won’t kill you Kayla Moreno was looking for an easy recipe to share on TikTok when she remembered a post she’d seen the previous year for something called “oysters redneckefeller.” A spin on oysters Rockefeller, it called for adding hot sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and Parmesan to a tin of smoked oysters before baking the whole thing right in the tin.
SpotOn
JULY 16, 2024
With so many laws and requirements, keeping up with any state's latest minimum wage rates can be challenging. Florida's minimum wage, in particular, can be a bit confusing. While it's currently $12.00 per hour for non-tipped employees, Florida began raising its wage rate by $1.00 every September 30 since 2021. Whether you're an employer with a small business or just an employee looking into the new wage for tipped employees, we've created a simple guide to answer common
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In the competitive restaurant industry, data is crucial for controlling costs and boosting efficiency. Real-time data helps with labor scheduling, adjusting menu items, reducing waste and improving profitability. Learn how harnessing data enables better decision-making and enhances operational success.
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