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Little Treat Culture: How Restaurants Can Leverage Snacking Trend

Modern Restaurant Management

Little treat culture — the growing trend of people indulging in small-sized snacks or indulgences as a way to self-care or reward themselves can be transferred to the restaurant plate, providing opportunities for profitablity and creativity. According to an 84.51° study, 74 percent of US consumers under 35 snack at least a few times daily.

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5 tips for holiday success every restaurant owner should know about

Open for Business

The holiday season is just around the corner. For restaurants, that means packed dining rooms, a surge in demand, and the potential for record-breaking revenue. But with these opportunities come unique challenges that can test even the most seasoned teams. This year, set your restaurant up for its most successful holiday season yet with OpenTable. Ease the pressure on your front-of-house staff while managing guest expectations and boosting your bottom line.

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Florida restaurant operators brace for the arrival of Hurricane Milton

Restaurant Business

Central Florida is expected to be hardest hit by the storm, the second in two weeks. Many restaurants are preemptively closing as they navigate evacuation orders.

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Top Tips for Attracting Traveling Tourists to Your Restaurant

Next Restaurants

By Leo Clarke, Contributor You may already be great at attracting locals to your restaurant, but attracting traveling tourists is a slightly different ball game. It requires a strategic blend of marketing, ambiance, and unique offerings that cater to their specific needs and preferences. Let’s explore some top tips for attracting a new clientele of travelers and holiday-makers.

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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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Evolve to Thrive: Strategic Food & Beverage Planning for Clubs

Future Food

By Allan Forsdick Clubs continue to adapt and evolve their hospitality and its relevance to the communities they serve. With modern leadership, food and beverage (F&B) has emerged as a cornerstone of success, shaping how clubs are perceived both internally by members and externally by the wider public. Strategic F&B planning is no longer just about serving food — it's about creating a vibrant, memorable experience that fosters a strong community bond and drives long-term sustainability.

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Stainless Steel Cookware Pros and Cons

Chef's Resources

October 9, 2024 What Makes Stainless Steel Cookware Ideal for Chefs? In the professional culinary world, the tools chefs use are as critical as their skills. Among the most essential tools is the cookware they rely on every day. This article delves into stainless steel cookware pros and cons, as well as why it is […] The post Stainless Steel Cookware Pros and Cons appeared first on Chefs Resources.

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How Common Restaurant Training and Development Challenges Can Disrupt Location 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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WineGURU: The Future of Wine Pairing in Restaurants

Sante

In the world of gastronomy, restaurants seek innovative solutions to enhance the dining experience and stay ahead of the competition. Continue Reading The post WineGURU: The Future of Wine Pairing in Restaurants appeared first on Santé.Food.Wine.Spirits.

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We Should Have Had a Canned Shirley Temple a Long Time Ago

EATER

Why didn’t anyone think of this earlier? | 7UP 7UP’s new Shirley Temple soda is more than a novelty These days most soda innovations are horrifying novelties , your Oreo Cokes and Flamin’ Hot Mountain Dews — things that people want to drink out of perverse curiosity, not desire. But this “holiday season,” 7UP seems to have cracked the code and given people something they actually want, even if we had never named it before: a Shirley Temple in a can.

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Mastering Worker Classification: Seven Essential Tips for Restaurant Owners

Modern Restaurant Management

Navigating the bustling world of the restaurant industry comes with its own set of challenges, and one critical area that often flies under the radar is worker classification. Understanding whether your staff are employees or independent contractors isn’t just about following the rules—it’s key to maintaining a fair, compliant and smoothly running establishment.

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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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Keep More, Pay Less: Prioritize Your POS System Over Third-Party Delivery Channels

Thrive POS

How to Manage Your Google Business Profile and Modify Delivery Providers for Your Restaurant Google Business Profile allows restaurants to manage various aspects of their online presence, including enabling and modifying delivery providers. Through Google, customers can place orders directly via Google Search and Google Maps, giving restaurants a seamless way to offer food pickup and delivery services.

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Dual Pricing and Cash Discount Program Guide

SpotOn

If you’ve ever seen a gas station sign with two sets of prices on it—one for cash and another for credit cards—then you’re already familiar with dual pricing. More commonly known as a cash discount program, dual pricing is a common pricing strategy to give customers the choice to pay with cash instead of a credit card, thereby avoiding credit card processing fees.

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Unfortunately, You Do Need a Potato Ricer 

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater Potato ricers are annoying and bulky. They’re also essential for perfect mashed potatoes. Unitasker gadgets are, in my opinion, generally a waste of money and space. Sure, it’s great to have a garlic press, and a cherry pitter does come in handy when it’s peak stone fruit season, but for most of the year, this junk just takes up space in my meager kitchen storage situation.

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Restaurant Trends to Look For in 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

History will show that COVID was the line of demarcation for the hospitality industry in the 21st century. In almost every conversation I have with other industry professionals, someone will say “before COVID… ” or “since COVID… ” As a matter of fact, in many of my articles I make the same comparison. Since COVID, technology in the restaurant industry has moved at lightning speed.

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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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Global Beverage Brand Chatime Assures Quality "From Tree to Cup”

Restaurant Business

Gen Z prefers quick service and fast casual restaurants, according to Piper Sandler’s Taking Stock with Teens semi-annual surveys and other recent research. This represents a significant opportunity for brands in these categories—particularly those who align with the values of the Gen Z cohort.As a leading freshly brewed beverage brand with over 1,400 franchise locations worldwide, Chatime recognizes Gen Z as its fastest-growing customer base.

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Top 7 Issues in Pizza Restaurant Customer Reviews (and How to Solve Them)

Black Box Intelligence

The Importance of Customer Reviews for Pizza Restaurants In today’s hyper-competitive pizza market, customer reviews can make or break your business. While a glowing review may bring in new customers, a single bad review could drive them away—sometimes for good. But what if those bad reviews weren’t just painful criticisms, but a roadmap to increased profitability?

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What Makes Wisconsin Cheddar So Vibrantly Orange

EATER

At Hooks Cheese, anatto and the fresh milk from local cows makes for a beloved brick of orange cheddar cheese Have you ever wondered why some cheddar is white and others are yellow? According to Tony Hook, owner of Hooks Cheese, it’s a matter of competition. Over 100 years ago, when Wisconsin was overtaking New York as the dairy state, Wisconsin dairy farmers were trying to differentiate their product from what was in New York.

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How Interpersonal Engagement Fuels Modern Restaurant Success

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant operators have long grappled with the question, "Should I hire for soft or hard skills?" and for good reason. In an industry where technical precision is essential, seamless service depends on more than just executing tasks. After nearly 30 years of supporting thousands of restaurant operators and HR leaders, first as the Director of HR for Potbelly Sandwich Works and now as the CEO of Restaurant HR Group, I’ve seen firsthand what truly makes a restaurant rise to the top

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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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7-Eleven to close 444 North American stores

Restaurant Business

The convenience-store giant is working to improve profits as it contends with falling traffic and a takeover bid by the parent of Circle K.

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A CELEBRATION OF PROSECCO DOC!

The Wine Knitter

National Prosecco Week 2024: The Event Celebrating the Success of Prosecco DOC in the United States. National Prosecco Week (NPW) took place June 24-30, 2024, to celebrate one of the world's most beloved Italian excellences: Prosecco DOC. This week, which is dedicated to Italian bubbly, has become a regular event in the United States. Now in its 7th edition, it has consolidated itself as a successful platform to promote and publicize the authenticity and versatility of Prosecco DOC.

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All the October Prime Day Kitchen Gear That’s Actually Worth Buying

EATER

Yes, again. Besides, the holidays aren’t going to cook themselves. Unless you have been living off-the-grid (good for you, honestly), you probably caught wind of yet another (relentlessly advertised) Amazon Prime Day’s savings event. That’s right, folks: the retail behemoth’s summer blowout sale has a two-day fall counterpart, and it’s filled with just as many deals on things that absolutely no one needs to be buying from Amazon (are the live “skittles” shrimp … OK?

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Optimizing Business Catering Opportunities

Modern Restaurant Management

With the post-pandemic return-to-office, business catering is in full swing. In fact, according to a recent report from ezCater, 97 percent of restaurant operators expect to see year-over-year growth. But business catering is a different beast requiring different menus, operations, and technology. So, how can operators best invest in their businesses to meet the needs of local businesses?

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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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Marriott workers who weren't rehired after the pandemic win $12.5M in back pay

Restaurant Business

California officials say the former employees' jobs were filled with new or more junior hires, a violation of state labor laws.

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254. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 254 – Mastering Restaurant Technology: Insights from Fusion Connect’s Santi Cuellar

Restaurant Technology Guys

Welcome back to the Restaurant Technology Blog! In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Santi Cuellar, the Senior Manager of Product Marketing for Fusion Connect.

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Tapping into the Trend of Sustainable Coffee in Dining

The Rail

By Julia Nikolaus, Contributor A once-catchy jingle in the United States constituted that coffee is the "best part of waking up." That may or may not be up for debate, but one thing is for sure: the world is decidedly waking up to the taste of sustainability. As more consumers become conscious of the environmental impacts of their choices, sustainable products are increasingly popular, particularly in the food and beverage sector.

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How Education Can Attract Workers to QSRs Amid High Turnover

Modern Restaurant Management

Attracting and retaining top talent is a widespread restaurant industry challenge. What can operators do to address this problem? In this Q&A, Travis Larrier, Solutions and Strategy Director at InStride, provides insights on how investing in employee education can give a boost to talent acquisition and retention strategies. Drawing from his experience working with organizations and QSR brands, Larrier shares practical tips for strategically leveraging workforce education to gain a competitiv

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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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True Food Kitchen opens a restaurant-retail hybrid in Scottsdale

Restaurant Business

The convenience-focused True Food Market features both a dining room and a shop with grab-and-go items.

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Advantages of Combi Ovens and Blast Chillers in Restaurants

Goliath Consulting

Maximizing efficiency while maintaining food quality is crucial in a busy restaurant kitchen. Two essential pieces of equipment that can dramatically improve both are the combi oven and the blast chiller. Here’s how incorporating these tools into your restaurant operation can provide significant advantages. Combi Oven: Versatility and Precision Cooking A combi oven is a multifunctional appliance that combines three cooking methods—convection, steam, and a combination of both.

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Hostme Waitlist vs Eat App Waitlist (A Complete 2024 Guide)

The Eat Restaurant

Running a busy restaurant, especially during peak hours means having guests queuing for tables. You need to keep your waiting guests informed if you want your restaurant to succeed. That’s why having a good waitlist system is so handy.

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Customer Spotlight: Sizzling Platter’s Learning and Development Specialist, Matthew Smith

Crunchtime

What started as one store is now eight brands thriving across multiple countries, with over 750 stores. Sizzling Platter began operating in 1963 as a mom-and-pop with a single Sizzler location in Sugar House, Utah, and a dream to be more.

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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.