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JANUARY 2, 2025

These licenses allow restaurants to serve beer, wine, and wine-based liquors, offering opportunities for innovation without the financial burden of full-service licenses. On the other hand, beer and wine licenses are more affordable and easier to obtain, often costing one-third to half as much as a full liquor license.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

States such as Pennsylvania and North Carolina enacted new laws earlier this year that allow their restaurant owners to serve alcohol for longer periods of time. In fact, 43 states have laws that hold business owners liable for serving alcohol to someone who later causes injury or death.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2024

In quick-serve restaurants, there has also been a marked uptick in digital kiosk usage. In quick-serve restaurants, staff can focus on preparing food rather than taking orders. adults who eat at quick-serve restaurants expect to receive their food within five minutes or less of ordering, reliable connectivity is key.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

It’s important for food companies across the supply chain – from the farms that grow the food to the restaurants that serve it – to have good communication strategies that will keep the public safe and manage brand reputation both during and after an incident.

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DECEMBER 5, 2024

During the holiday season, for example, drinks like apple cider, warm bourbon cocktails, and spiked hot chocolate become even more special when served in distinctive, themed glassware of varying shapes, colors, and sizes. Seasonal and specialty cocktail glasses that make signature drinks stand out.

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JANUARY 10, 2025

Beyond serving as a place to grab drinks, the bar is becoming a hub of social interaction and a key driver of revenue. Physical locations serve as a tangible backdrop against which self-expression unfolds and thrives, as explored in the Mintel Trend ‘Flexible Spaces’ (2022).

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DECEMBER 31, 2024

Transformative Techniques Bartenders are experimenting with the foundations of a cocktail by using techniques like sous vide for prep and serving, forced carbonation for effervescence and clarified citrus to augment beverages before they even reach the mixing stage.

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DECEMBER 11, 2024

Kindness Food Network's “Kindness is Served Here” is rolling out in 63 restaurants across Northeast Ohio as part of Values-in-Action’s Kindland movement in partnership with the Ohio Restaurant and Hospitality Alliance. ."

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MARCH 11, 2025

Even though local and state orders prohibiting or severely restricting restaurants’ ability to serve customers and generate and revenue, standard business liability policies did not provide coverage, and many policies had a pandemic exclusion. These adaptations have become permanent features of a more dynamic hospitality landscape.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

This years six honorees are as follows: Lems Bar-B-Q , Chicago A cornerstone of Chicagos culinary community, Lems Bar-B-Q has served countless rib tips and hot links during the restaurants 70-year-legacy. Started by brothers Myles and Bruce Lemons in 1954 who were joined by their brother James B.

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MARCH 26, 2025

“Restaurants need to think beyond just serving great food; they have to consistently deliver positive experiences across every channel to build trust, strengthen their reputation and keep guests coming back.”

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JANUARY 27, 2025

Bartenders : May receive a share of tips for serving drinks and supporting table service. Hosts/Hostesses : Sometimes included for their role in creating a positive first impression. Back-of-House (BOH) : Sharing with BOH staff is less common but increasingly considered to ensure equity.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In 2018, I opened a self-serve tap house and sports bar called Auggie’s Draft Room. Success in the restaurant industry isn’t just about serving great food or building a loyal customer base. Success in the restaurant industry isn’t just about serving great food or building a loyal customer base.

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

Self-serve kiosks, QR-code menus, and personalized ordering systems will continue to redefine how patrons interact with venues. Establishments that invest in creating experiences—rather than just serving meals or drinks—will set themselves apart in a crowded market.

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JANUARY 30, 2025

By combining storytelling, community involvement, and a purpose-driven mission, we create campaigns that leave a lasting impact while driving meaningful results for our clients and the communities they serve. This balance is key to our success and our ability to provide exceptional guidance to the brands we serve.

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DECEMBER 6, 2024

Located in Calabasas, we’ve had the pleasure of serving the Kardashians, whose signature “salad shake” has become an iconic part of our brand. Platforms like Instagram and Facebook allow restaurants to showcase dishes, share behind-the-scenes content, and directly engage with followers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Whether it’s speeding up order times, improving inventory management, or boosting loyalty programs, every tool should serve a purpose. Additionally, the rapid rise of third-party delivery services and non-traditional models like ghost kitchens has transformed how restaurants expand and serve customers.

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MARCH 12, 2025

Theyd been serving hot dogs, fried chicken sandwiches, and other Southern-inflected bar foods for 15 years. Its served on branded Miller High Life trays, with hot dogs fanned out like a starburst. Its food that draws on the most basic familiarity and cheap thrill make Goldfish extra-large , serve a tower of hot dogs.

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MARCH 3, 2025

Day in and day out, restaurant employees are on their feet—cooking, serving, bartending, cleaning, and ensuring every guest has a memorable experience, all while often working unusual schedules or long hours. When recognition becomes a natural, consistent part of your workplace, everyone benefits.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Saivar kade: Traditionally associated with vegetarian shops serving Tamil Sri Lankan fare dosas, idli, frothy milky tea the term saivar kade is now used more generally for small eateries serving affordable food. The kitchen also serves South Indian dishes like dosas and pittu (steamed ground rice layered with scraped coconut).

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DECEMBER 19, 2024

As we navigate this evolving landscape, creators and tastemakers should embrace the flavors that define a region and community it serves, celebrating the stories they tell. It’s a strategic move that enhances brand appeal, fosters customer loyalty and reflects a deep respect for the culinary diversity of our society.

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JANUARY 17, 2025

” Industries beyond food and beverage, including beauty, wellness, and pharmaceuticals, can explore cross-sector collaborations to serve this demographic.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Think about the touch-screen ordering systems at fast-food chains, or the self-serve kiosks at McDonald's. The Tech That’s Already Here Automation in restaurants isn’t just about robots bringing food to your table or mixing drinks; it’s about redefining the dining experience altogether.

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 6, 2024

These LTOs generate traditional and social media coverage and inspire repeat visits to try the newest and most innovative Cups of Joy served up by Chatime.For more information about Chatimes brand, product innovation, and franchise opportunities, visit Chatime.com.tw.

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MARCH 3, 2025

The strongest restaurant brands serve more than meals; they serve experiences that leave a lasting impression. The strongest restaurant brands serve more than meals; they serve experiences that leave a lasting impression. They understand the experience is just as important as the food.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

For some, it serves as a poignant reminder of hardship, yet for others, it remains a comforting, nostalgic food and an accessible entry point to Indigenous cuisine. While not directly involved in running Off the Rez, her work laid the groundwork for its alignment with the museum’s mission to serve Native ingredients.“Every

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JANUARY 27, 2025

Among these heroes are restaurantscommunity cornerstones that not only serve as gathering spaces in normal times but also become lifelines during crises. Cafecita also used their social media platforms to encourage customers to donate to 10 different restaurants serving community meals.

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

nash For restaurant owners like the Toups, who strive to combat food insecurity year-round through their non-profit, Toups Family Meal , giving back during the holidays is just as important as the job of serving others at their restaurant. During Thanksgiving week, the duo served 1,500 people; during the week of Christmas, theyll serve 2,000.

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MARCH 21, 2025

Every successful restaurant has one thing in common: they know exactly who they are serving. Understanding who you serve can help you make strategic decisions that attract the right customers and keep them coming back. Family Status: Are you serving couples, solo diners, or parents with children?

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

One serving costs between $2 and almost $4, and the minimum order is four boxes with eight servings each. Each serving is packaged in a capsule that’s slightly larger than a Nespresso pod. It’s expensive, for one. It’s bulky, for another. And it requires some care on your part.

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JANUARY 9, 2025

With electricity costs averaging 16 cents per kWh in the United States, they serve as a formidable solution in intermittent applications, such as outdoor winter patios, where convenience outweighs long-term infrastructure costs.

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JANUARY 30, 2025

Ive served this with pita chips, Tostitos Scoops, piped onto fancy crackers, smushed on some toast, and have definitely chipped away at its leftovers by the spoonful straight from the fridge. Its the definition of nothing fancy: mix a few ingredients together, heat, eat, boom, done. I omit the water chestnuts since theyre not my favorite.)

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MARCH 11, 2025

A Federal Trade Commission report published last year about COVID-related grocery supply chain disruptions found that dominant firms used this moment to come out ahead at the expense of their competitors and the communities they serve, according to former FTC Chair Lina Khan.

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MARCH 21, 2025

Cafe Lily , one of the most widely known Korean Uzbeki restaurants in New York, alongside Caravan and Eddie Fancy Food , prides itself on serving family-style cooking to Brooklyns growing Koryo-saram population. It becomes an amazing cross-fertilization of mixed food and languages.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2024

However, the systematic gathering and analysis of data serves to lay a solid foundation for your business. Use clear and straightforward questions that customers can answer quickly, such as “Was our food served hot and fresh?” A data-driven approach gives you concrete insights to make strategic choices.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

According to Restaurant Business, Zehnder’s and Bavarian Inn are two of the highest-volume independent restaurants in the country , with more than 1,000 seats in each; in 2022, the two collectively served some 1.8 million people. In 1928, William Zehnder, Sr. Fatima Syed is a freelance photographer and contributor to Eater Detroit.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Quick-serve restaurants (QSRs) experienced four-percent growth over the past year, which helped to offset the declines seen in full-service dining. Here’s a look at some of the key findings so you can reflect on 2024 and prepare for maximum growth in 2025. Growth and Leadership While the restaurant industry grew by 1.7

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