LA Is a Taco City: The Street Vendors That Mobilized to Feed First Responders
EATER
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Teddys Red Tacos and Carnitas Los Gabrieles asked social media followers were they could direct their relief efforts
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How Restaurants Can Manage Food Costs During Disruptions
Modern Restaurant Management
JANUARY 14, 2025
Experts have deemed recovery from the pandemic “complete ,” but a new set of challenges has emerged for restaurants: labor shortages, disrupted supply chains, and extreme weather. Amid these potential disruptions, operators need a fresh approach to managing food costs. Here are seven strategies to boost adaptability and resilience while safeguarding the bottom line.
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11 Key Benefits of a Restaurant Inventory Management System
Sculpture Hospitality
JANUARY 14, 2025
Discover the benefits of a restaurant inventory management system, from reducing waste to boosting profits. Learn how to simplify your operations.
Dry January and the Rise of No-Alcohol “Bars” Among Gen Z
Goliath Consulting
JANUARY 16, 2025
Dry January, the month-long challenge encouraging individuals to abstain from alcohol, has grown in popularity over the years. While originally a personal wellness trend, it has now become a social and cultural movement. One of the key drivers behind its rise is Gen Z, a generation that is redefining how we think about drinkingand socializing. Unlike previous generations, Gen Z is prioritizing health, mindfulness, and meaningful connections.
What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
THE RESTAURANT MVP
Culinary Cues
JANUARY 13, 2025
This is a time of the year when many invest personal effort in speculating who will win the honors as NFL Most Valuable Player. Sure, there are always a few players who truly stand out and supporters are quick to point to a portfolio of statistics to lend credibility to their choice. Although egos might be polished for some and disappointment constantly expressed when your choice is overlooked, the reality is that no one person on a team can take full credit for the success of the whole, nor can
Shifting into Soup Mode and Streamlining Operations at Soup’d Up
SpotOn
JANUARY 14, 2025
Restaurants weren’t always about exclusive reservations and expertly fused small plates. The origin of the English word “restaurant” comes from the French verb restaurer, which means “to restore oneself.” Renee Gordon is no historian. But as a chef with 40 years of professional kitchen experience, she’s well-versed in the history of restaurants and the role they’ve played in the community over time.
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JANUARY 15, 2025
Building a transparent supply chain is no longer a niche pursuit, but a fundamental imperative for value-conscious restaurant operators in 2025. The industrys growing demand for transparency drives the need for ethical sourcing building a supply chain that prioritizes responsible practices throughout, from farm and factory to fork. Responsible consumers want to know […] The post How to Build a Transparent Supply Chain for Your Restaurant appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.
Make or Break: Managing the Media’s Role in Food Recalls
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JANUARY 13, 2025
In a recall crisis, the media can be your greatest ally or your worst enemy – it all comes down to how you manage the message. With food recalls at a five year high , there’s (understandably!) increased consumer demand for real-time information about these incidents. The media can be incredibly valuable in distributing updates to the public and other key stakeholders, but if the information they have is inaccurate or sensationalized, it’s not helpful in protecting public health
Future-Proof Your Talent Pipeline
Advertiser: Paycor
Get ready for the future of business. As HR navigates an ongoing labor shortage, leaders need stronger, more adaptable recruiting strategies. Do you have the tools you need to build a talent pipeline that drives sustainable business growth?
This Seaweed Company Is Bringing the Diverse Ingredient to Indian Kitchens
EATER
JANUARY 15, 2025
Pivoting from conservation to wild seaweed harvesting, an ecologist sells the delicious algae to chefs. Seaweed company The Good Ocean is the first business in India that harvests wild seaweed and sells it to chefs across the country that are integrating the sustainable algae into traditional dishes. A lot of people think Im coming to the tide pools to harvest mussels or oysters, recounts founder and ecologist Gabriella DCruz.
Tips & Resources for Restaurants Impacted by LA Wildfires
SpotOn
JANUARY 13, 2025
The January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires are some of the most destructive in California history. While the physical damage is still being assessed, there is no way to fully capture the scope of the loss. Los Angelenos have lost loved ones, homes, and businesses that were the result of a life’s work. In time LA will rebuild, though these scars will remain.
267. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 267 – Revolutionizing Beverages: The Story of Sidework’s Game-Changing Innovation
Restaurant Technology Guys
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In today’s fast-paced world, the restaurant industry is constantly evolving. With new technologies emerging daily, businesses strive to elevate their service quality and optimize operations.
How Will GLP-1s Change Restaurant Menus?
Modern Restaurant Management
JANUARY 17, 2025
The increased use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy is providing profit opportunities for restaurants and other industries, according to Circana's The Ripple Effect of GLP-1s, Today and In the Future. The report revealed how users exhibit shifting purchasing habits over time, with weight-loss users making fewer food and beverage purchases during the first three months of use, and returning closer to benchmark levels by the end of the first year of use.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Where to Buy Truffles, Bonbons, and Fancy Chocolate for Valentine’s Day
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Menu Engineering: Free Worksheet + Tips for a More Profitable Menu
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According to a Gallup poll, guests only look at your menu for 109 seconds before ordering. Menu engineering uses real data to show you which items are the most profitable and should be your main focus. It also reveals which ones are dragging you down and need to be removed. See how your menu items are performing with our free menu engineering worksheet.
The business insurance market in Los Angeles was brutal. Then came the wildfires
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California was already a challenging insurance market because of fire risk. The ongoing crisis is only expected to make it worse.
Making Your Food Delivery Business More Sustainable
Modern Restaurant Management
JANUARY 16, 2025
In 2023, a study carried out in Europe and North America took a much closer look at delivery sustainability. The results demonstrated that online consumers seek delivery services from providers committed to carbon-neutral processes. This trend of seeking out a more sustainable process of e-commerce related to food goods is not going away anytime soon.
Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Yearning for Heritage Cookware? Le Creuset Is Up to 50 Percent Off Right Now
EATER
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Francky Knapp Some of the best cookware sales sneak in right after the holidays Le Creuset is an undisputed classic in the category of clout-worthy cookware, and it has quietly launched a gargantuan winter sale. For a limited time only, per the site , you can secure some of the brands heritage cookware for up to 50 percent off (my theory, as someone who tirelessly reports on deals, deals, deals, is that the brand is getting a leg up on some spring inventory cleaning).
Understanding and Enhancing the Customer Dining Journey
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Every great dining experience starts with a well-thought-out customer journey. This guide will walk you through the stages, benefits, and strategies to ensure your restaurant is a place people rave about and return to time and again. Introduction The restaurant customer journey is like a story where every touchpoint mattersfrom the first impression to the last goodbye.
Restaurants greet 2025 with optimism and anxiety
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Consumer confidence is improving and other economic indicators are trending up, operators said at this years ICR conference. But traffic remains a challenge.
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In 2023, a study carried out in Europe and North America took a much closer look at delivery sustainability. The results demonstrated that online consumers seek delivery services from providers committed to carbon-neutral processes. This trend of seeking out a more sustainable process of e-commerce related to food goods is not going away anytime soon.
The Funding Recipe for Your Restaurant – A Guide To Growing Your Business
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These Food-Related Brands Are Helping Folks Impacted by the LA Fires
EATER
JANUARY 17, 2025
Volunteers receive donations for fire victims at the Pasadena Community Job Center in Pasadena, California, on January 14, 2025. | Photo by Zoe Meyers/AFP via Getty Images Graza, Gelsons, HexClad, and more brands are providing cookware, meals, and donations As the Los Angeles wildfires continue to burn, the resilience of Angelenos and the folks who love them has also shown up in full force via GoFundMes , local restaurants food aid efforts, and myriad other donation opportunities.
ChowNow Success Story | How Emporium Thai Saved $68k in Commissions
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Captain D's to bring American-style fish and chips to London
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Technology has completely transformed the operational success of the foodservice industry. Digital tools are easy to integrate and user-friendly. Rolling out digital platforms offers significant benefits. Tech tools and platforms collate data from all sources, including audits, assessments, checklists, and completed training, so you can track critical information from all locations, providing a real-time accurate view on compliance across your enterprise.
The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report
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