The Eat Restaurant
JANUARY 2, 2025
Restaurant positioning is how you make your restaurant unique and memorable to customers. Its key to standing out in a crowded market. In this article, youll learn strategies to carve out a strong and lasting position for your restaurant.
Sculpture Hospitality
JANUARY 2, 2025
Your restaurant is bustling, customers are raving about your dishes, and the atmosphere is alive with energy. Everything seems perfect - until you glance at the profit margins and realize somethings not adding up.
The Restaurant Group
DECEMBER 28, 2024
Introduction Social media has transformed the restaurant industry into a dynamic, interactive space. Today, its not just about serving food; its about crafting a digital experience that captures hearts and appetites. By adopting strategic social media practices, you can expand your reach, attract diners, and create a loyal community around your restaurant.
Bizimply
DECEMBER 31, 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we are reflecting on a year of transformative achievements and ground-breaking advancements. Our commitment […] The post Bizimply’s 2024 Unwrapped: Powering Smarter Operations Together appeared first on Bizimply.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.
The Rail
JANUARY 3, 2025
By Indiana Lee, Contributor The restaurant industry is one of the most fast paced in America, with new trends, dishes, and technologies emerging year-round. This ever-changing nature makes training your staff that much more important, as your success hinges on the performance of your team. Regular staff training ensures your employees are equipped to handle a fast-paced restaurant environment and the challenges that come with it, deliver exceptional service, and adapt to evolving industry trends
Chef's Resources
DECEMBER 30, 2024
December 30, 2024 The Ideal Nutrition Success Story: How to Start a Meal Delivery Service The journey of Ideal Nutrition is a testament to entrepreneurial passion and a commitment to healthy living. Their journey is a roadmap to success of how to start a meal delivery service, and then expand it. Founded by Wolfgang Brunet, […] The post Start a Meal Delivery Business appeared first on Chefs Resources.
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Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Is your 2025 resolution to maximize your restaurant marketing efforts? Watch this video from Adam Guild of Owner.com to learn some best practices on usingAI as an effective marketing tool to increase sales and engage with loyal customers.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 31, 2024
What can you expect to see on menus in 2025? Read on for predictions from industry insiders that include chili crunch, black limes, newstaglia, stealth health, and elevated snacking. Culinary and Cocktail Trend Forecasts Kimpton is returning with its annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast highlighting predictions from its global team of restaurant and beverage talent.
Culinary Cues
DECEMBER 29, 2024
It seems like a lifetime ago, oh waitit was a lifetime ago, that I stepped into my first professional kitchen. It was 1970 and the Statler Hilton kitchen in Buffalo, New York seemed like a complex, hard to wrap my head around, operation that was foreign to my way of thinking. It ran on the old Escoffier brigade system with an Executive Chef from the Queen Elizabeth in Montreal, a Sous Chef who had paid his dues in this property when he was a younger cook and then returned as second in command, a
The Restaurant Group
JANUARY 3, 2025
Introduction Its no secret that dietary trends are shaping the way we eat. Vegan and gluten-free lifestyles have skyrocketed in popularity, and theyre more than just fadstheyre here to stay! People are becoming increasingly mindful of their health, ethical choices, and dietary needs, making it essential for restaurants and food establishments to adapt.
Advertiser: Paycor
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.
EATER
JANUARY 3, 2025
Underbaked cookies, begone Pretty much every home cook I know owns at least a few cookie sheets, and thats because theyre one of the most versatile pieces of cooking equipment that you can own. Theyre perfect for cookies, of course, but also ideal for roasting veggies, baking proteins, and the universally beloved sheet-pan dinner. And while the giant cookie sheet typically called a half sheet , in bakers parlance is certainly useful, it doesnt hold a candle to its smaller sibling, the quarter
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The QSR industry is heading into 2025 at a crossroads of innovation and expectation. After a year defined by the rapid adoption of AI and other technologies, not every new tool has shown promise. At the same time, a rise in fast-food prices driven by inflation is reshaping consumer behavior, with many customers now treating fast food as a splurge rather than a convenience.
Restaurant Business
JANUARY 3, 2025
The city is the first in the nation to charge vehicles, including distribution trucks, every time they pass through a high-traffic zone. Operators fear a climb in food costs and an erosion of guest traffic.
SpotOn
DECEMBER 30, 2024
We all know it. Restaurant profit margins are pretty low. But not entirely because of inflation, labor shortages, and high food costs. Sure these make it worse, but the real reason why owners struggle to make a profit is because it's damn hard to run an efficient restaurant business. Here we explain restaurant profit margins, show you how to calculate yours, and provide real ways to get that bottom line up.
Advertiser: Paycor
Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!
EATER
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Photo illustration by Lille Allen; see below for full credits From clam toast in Texas to rabbit stew in France, heres what Eater senior editor Kayla Stewart enjoyed eating most in 2024 Its been an interesting year for restaurants, as they navigated diners shifting tastes amid an uncertain economy. And while some consider COVID-19 a thing of the past, restaurants are still adjusting to changes that emerged during the early months of the pandemic.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The restaurant experience was once solely comprised of human-to-human, in-person experiences. Fast food and food delivery gradually began changing that equation. Then, in 2020, we saw the restaurant industry go through a major digital upheaval, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, with the introduction of ChatGPT, we saw restaurants – and just about everyother industry – look for ways to incorporate artificial intelligence within their customer operations. 2024 was a year of ex
Restaurant Business
JANUARY 2, 2025
The operating environment and the economy should provide some tailwinds while the M&A market returns to normal. But tariffs and deportations could create some real headaches.
Sante
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Our last look at the year with everyday reds and whites and rare Champagnes. The post Last Call 2024 appeared first on Sant.Food.Wine.Spirits.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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.
EATER
JANUARY 2, 2025
The best of this new generation of seltzer-ish, sorta-healthy, definitely nonalcoholic drinks No longer just limited to the age-old debate over Coke versus Pepsi, the soda aisle is now exploding with options making all sorts of promises. Whether brands are insisting that theyll improve your health or approximate your favorite cocktail without the booze, this new generation of sodas is decidedly more complex in just about every sense than its predecessors.
Modern Restaurant Management
JANUARY 2, 2025
Pizza restaurants are poised to continue their evolution this year and incremental changes, especially in the areas of artificial intelligence, operational efficiency and customer preferences, will create both challenges and opportunities for pizzeria owners. From smarter ordering systems to food that travels better, here’s what pizzeria owners can expect in the year ahead.
Restaurant Business
JANUARY 3, 2025
Franchisees applaud new management's willingness to resurrect past hits and reinforce traditional strengths as keys to the brand's rejuvenation.
Restaurant Technology Guys
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Introduction In the fast-paced world of the restaurant industry, efficiency can mean the difference between success and failure. As restaurant technology continues to evolve, solutions like those offered by QSR Automations are changing the game.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Sales and marketing leaders have reached a tipping point when it comes to using intent data — and they’re not looking back. More than half of all B2B marketers are already using intent data to increase sales, and Gartner predicts this figure will grow to 70 percent. The reason is clear: intent can provide you with massive amounts of data that reveal sales opportunities earlier than ever before.
EATER
JANUARY 3, 2025
Of course theres barbecue, but also French fare, all-day cafes, and a vegan tasting menu
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 30, 2024
In a recent report shared by TouchBistro on the State of the Restaurant Industry for 2025, data provides key insights into a year marked by both significant hurdles and notable resilience for the restaurant franchising industry and quick-service restaurant (QSR) operators. Despite contending with rising operational costs, especially in food and labor, franchisees and multi-unit operators experienced growth in guest traffic and profit margins.
Restaurant Business
JANUARY 3, 2025
Matt Fish, owner of what was once a 13-unit full-service chain, explained the difficult decision in an emotional Facebook post, saying operating restaurants "is not for the weak.
The Salt
JANUARY 2, 2025
Mashed blood, dried squirrel, spicy fish eggs: A writer from an oppressed Hindu caste publishes a cookbook that he hopes will shatter the notion of a mostly vegetarian India.
Advertiser: Paycor
In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.
EATER
JANUARY 2, 2025
This nonalcoholic cocktail from Brooklyn restaurant Cafe Mars is simple, savory and satifying. Here is the easy recipe to make at home.
Modern Restaurant Management
JANUARY 3, 2025
Restaurant industry challenges are pushing operators to be more creative and efficient with many opting for more multifunctional spaces – especially in a fast-casual setting. To learn how these layouts can help maxmize efficiency while still providing optimal guest experience, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine received insights from Aleksandra Kaplan, partner at Swan Dive Design Studio.
Restaurant Business
JANUARY 3, 2025
Study finds GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic could result in cuts to grocery spending and reductions in spending at fast-food restaurants during breakfast and dinner.
The Salt
JANUARY 2, 2025
Trend watchers predict that some of the foods and flavors of 2025 will include sour cherry, pistachio, and masa, the corn-based dough that's been a Central American staple for centuries.
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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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