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Massive port strike is expected to severely disrupt supply chains

Restaurant Business

The work action by 45,000 longshoremen is shutting down 36 of the nation's largest gateways for imports. Economists project a cost to the economy of $5 billion a day.

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What is Service Charge? Your Ultimate Guide

The Eat Restaurant

Ever thought about adding a "service charge" to your restaurant's bills and wondered how it impacts your guests or bottom line? You’re not alone. A mandatory service charge is a fixed fee that’s added to the customer’s bill, and unlike a tip, it can’t be opted out of. Whether your guests are dining in, booking a private event, or ordering a large group meal, this charge can appear in different forms.

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The Power of Positioning and Differentiation for Pubs, Bars & Restaurants

The Rail

By Toby Patrick, Contributor It could be argued that times have never been tougher for the hospitality industry. Younger generations drink far less alcohol compared to the groups who came before them and dine-out restaurants have to compete with an abundance of takeaways and fast-food joints that can now operate solely through third-party delivery apps.

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New Robotic Kitchen Equipment and What Brands Are Using It

Goliath Consulting

The rapid rise of robotics and artificial intelligence has transformed industries like computer science, medicine, and now the restaurant industry. Robotic kitchen equipment is revolutionizing food preparation. Today, robots chop, cook, fry, and even deliver meals. Let’s explore how kitchen robots are reshaping the restaurant landscape. Hamburger Robot One standout in the robotic kitchen space is Flippy, a robotic arm that grills burgers and fries food.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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Providing The Best Restaurant Customer Experience in 2024

7 Shifts

These days, a restaurant's reputation is built on more than the taste of its food. They must also focus on creating memorable experiences for customers at every touchpoint. 60% of guests who have a positive experience are likely to dine at a restaurant more frequently. From creating a welcoming ambiance to offering unique menu items, let’s explore the ways you can refine your restaurant's customer experience in 2024.

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ARE INDEPENDENT RESTAURANTS PRICING THEMSELVES OUT OF THE MARKET?

Culinary Cues

Recent data published by USA Today suggests that the average upper middle-class couple spends around $200 per week on groceries. That’s 21 meals for two people over seven days. From my experience, it is difficult to experience a dinner for two in a moderate full-service, independent restaurant for less than $120 without gratuity. Do the math. If you are part of a working couple, managing a budget, paying for a mortgage, supporting two cars, and probably still paying off your student loans, then

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Drive Sales with Social Media Marketing for Restaurants

ChowNow

Social media marketing for restaurants is one of the most direct ways to engage with diners to increase awareness, loyalty and drive sales. Thankfully, you don’t have to be a social media expert to use it effectively for your business. Check out our high-level tips for getting started on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok to harness the power of social media marketing for your restaurant.

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3 Common Challenges with Tasks and SOPs that Can Obstruct Unit Growth

Crunchtime

As part of this multi-part series, we’re highlighting four focus areas of operational excellence that, if executed well, pave the way for confident growth:

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Southern Cabs

Sante

Flavorful varietal reds from Australia, Chile, South Africa and Argentina. The post Southern Cabs appeared first on Santé.Food.Wine.Spirits.

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THE 21 KITCHEN RULES FOR EVERY CHEF TO FOLLOW

Culinary Cues

Nearly nine years ago, during the first twelve months of Harvest America Cues blog, one of my articles went viral attracting almost 40,000 views in one day. The article struck a nerve with its focus on A Cook’s Kitchen Laws. Since then, more than 100,000 people have read and shared that article. Today, I was thinking back on that piece and realized that these rules were relevant for all, but focused on what every cook should know and adhere to.

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2025 Payroll Calendar Templates (Biweekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly)

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!

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Fire Prevention Week 2024 – Is Your Restaurant Safe?

Modern Restaurant Management

As a result of the Great Chicago Fire that killed 250 people in 1871, the National Fire Protection Association has declared the public observance of Fire Prevention Week since 1922, marking more than 100 years this year of the public observance. The holiday was later cemented by President Coolidge, marking the longest-running public health and safety observance on record.

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How to Cook a Squirrel

EATER

World Champion Squirrel Cooker hopeful Addie Hayes preps her dishes on a Coleman stove. Professional chefs and amateur cooks compete for Arkansas pride in the annual World Champion Squirrel Cook Off As the kitchen manager at the Odd Soul , a pizzeria and bar in Springdale, Arkansas, Addie Hayes is used to spending Saturday mornings in front of a stove.

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How to Calculate Safety Stock for Your Restaurant

Sculpture Hospitality

When it comes to running your restaurant, there aren’t many more important things than keeping your kitchen stocked with the right ingredients. Having enough stock ensures smooth operations and happy customers.

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As Hurricane Helene death toll passes 120, restaurant operators pool resources to feed storm victims and rescue teams

Restaurant Business

The storm destruction crossed six states, leaving millions without power, internet or phone service. North Carolina and Florida were hardest hit.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

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.

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Elevate Your Restaurant Brand: Convert Value into Loyalty

Modern Restaurant Management

Now that the summer of the value meal has ended, what will autumn bring for QSR brands? Will they be able to capitalize on the good will and traffic boosts as the weather gets cooler? To learn how operators can take a forward-looking approach and ease customers back into a profitable pricing model, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Hope Neiman, CMO at restaurant ordering and loyalty platform, Tillster, which works with brands like Baskin Robbins, Popeyes and Burger King

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12 Dishes You Know if You Grew Up in the Heartland

EATER

Lille Allen From hog fry in Oklahoma to Snickers salad in Iowa, these signature foods offer beloved tastes of middle America Cinnamon rolls dipped in chili. Coors Light poured over OJ. Taco pizza. If you grew up in the amorphous region known as America’s heartland, these combos might raise your serotonin levels. If you grew up elsewhere, they might raise your eyebrows.

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What Is Mise en Place?

Wasserstrom

“Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.” – Confucius Mise en place (also known as “the meez” or simply “mise”) isn’t a suggested practice or optional task. It’s a way of life in the restaurant world and a necessary skill for new cooks to master. Everything in […] The post What Is Mise en Place?

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Port strike ends as dockworkers and employers reach a quick agreement

Restaurant Business

Inbound shipments are expected to resume immediately, averting an economic wallop many feared would accelerate inflation and leave restaurants and other businesses without supplies.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

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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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Four Tough Calls Tech Makes Easier for Bar and Restaurant Operators

Modern Restaurant Management

Bar and restaurant operators often face tough dilemmas, ranging from the daily question, “Should we be mixing more drinks or turning more tables?” to strategic decisions such as, “Should we use a patchwork of digital features or one platform?” But these questions don't require an either-or answer. With today’s technology, bar and lounge operators can have the best of both worlds.

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For Her Last Cookbook, Judith Jones Went to the Dogs

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater In ‘Love Me, Feed Me,’ the legendary cookbook editor made a compelling case that dogs deserved to be cooked for, too Once upon a time, sometime in the late 1940s, a young American named Judith Bailey decided to take a road trip from Paris to Provence with a group of friends and a poodle named Nikki. Somewhere outside the town of Vienne, they saw a billboard advertising a restaurant called La Pyramide.

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What Does 86 Mean In A Restaurant?

The Eat Restaurant

Imagine standing in line, craving the seasonal panzanella salad, only to hear the dreaded words: "86 the special." Whether you've dined out or worked in a restaurant, chances are you've encountered the term “86” shouted from the kitchen, signaling a dish is no longer available. If you've worked in hospitality, as a chef, line cook, or part of the front-of-house team, you've probably even used it yourself.

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Union hits the 500-unit mark in its drive to organize Starbucks

Restaurant Business

Yet relations between Starbucks Workers United and the chain's new management seem to be warming.

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Why (and How) to Switch to a New HR & Payroll Platform

Speaker: Speakers:

HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?

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The Food Service Industry’s Digital Transformation Journey Heading into 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

The modern restaurant industry has always moved fast, but the pace continues to accelerate. Consumer demands are changing at a rapid rate. Macroeconomic conditions cycle quicker and quicker. Supply chains, while showing more stability, are fraught with uncertainty. And yet, the modern restaurant is thriving. The food service industry is forecast to reach $1 trillion in sales this year.

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In Defense of Fridgescaping

EATER

Lille Allen The TikTok trend has gotten tons of backlash, but the refrigerator has long existed to be shown off From Get Ready With Me videos to the What’s-In-My-Bag Reels, there exists online an entire behind-the-scenes genre of content that feeds our desire to know what is happening in the obscure corners of other peoples’ lives. The latest of these is fridgescaping, a term coined by blogger Kathy Perdue in 2011 to describe the food organization practice that blends the practical with the aest

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Multi-Location Coffee Chain Eliminates Nearly 3 Hours from Inventory Process

Crunchtime

Discover how a multi-location coffee chain streamlined its inventory process, saving hours each week and enhancing overall efficiency and customer satisfaction.

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California gives weed outlets a path to become restaurants

Restaurant Business

Local jurisdictions can now allow licensed THC retailers to recast their facilities into cafes offering food and beverage prepared and served on-site.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

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.

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Seven Tips to Help Restaurant Owners Avoid Common Pitfalls and Grow

Modern Restaurant Management

Nearly half of restaurants fail in their fifth year of business. My long and largely positive journey in the industry hasn't been without challenges. That’s part of the price of doing business – especially when you own multiple restaurants. But if you learn from failures and misfortunes as we have, those experiences can spur you to even more success.

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Food Is the Real Score at Kansas City’s New Women’s Soccer Stadium

EATER

Serving up lemongrass pork at the Waldo Thai stand. Check out the scene at the new CPKC Stadium, the world’s first dedicated women’s sports stadium and one of the best places to eat in Kansas City People decked out in teal and red poured into the CPKC Stadium on a recent Saturday for a sold-out game. They came to see the KC Current, Kansas City’s electrifying women’s soccer team, as they took on the Utah Royals.

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How to open a restaurant in Texas

Clover - Restaurants

Wondering how to open a restaurant in Texas? You’re in luck. From creating a business plan to conducting effective marketing research, we’ve compiled our top tips to consider when opening a restaurant in Texas. 1. Choose a location As the trusty expression goes, “location, location, location.” Location matters–especially in the restaurant business. What’s more, the location of your soon-to-be restaurant can help influence your branding, day-to-day operations, and customer experience.

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Whataburger, Rusty Taco and more hire new executives

Restaurant Business

Executive Summary: Here are the latest leadership shifts in the restaurant industry.

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Maximize Restaurant Profitability: 5 Key Strategies to Control Costs Effectively

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.