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Digital executives face brave new world
nrn.com
Digital executives from Dine Brands Global Inc. and Bloomin’ Brands Inc. see growing demand for information technology in the restaurant industry, …
Los Angeles
The Infatuation's best new restaurants of 2018
CNN - By Olivia Camerini, CNN
(CNN) — Whether you're choosing a place to dine while traveling or in your hometown, The Infatuation is the most useful online restaurant guide in the game. They aren't partial to places serving up the
Arby'S
What the Arby’s deal means for Flynn Restaurant Group
nrn.com
Flynn Restaurant Group L.P.’s acquisition Wednesday of 368 Arby’s from U.S. Beef Corp. will bring the San Francisco-based company’s annual sales to …
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Learned Her Most Important Lessons from Restaurants
Bon Appétit - Hilary Cadigan
The youngest woman ever elected to Congress ran much of her campaign out of a paper grocery bag behind the bar at a Manhattan taqueria. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez orders a pastrami taco, hold the guac. a
Ice Cream
What’s the McCrady’s Experience After Sean Brock’s Departure?
Eater - Erin Perkins
When celebrated chef Sean Brock left Neighborhood Dining Group in August, the culinary world pondered what a post-Brock Charleston would look like. The quick conclusion from Eater was that Minero, McCrady’s,
Food Industry
How Reduced Hours Refined a Restaurant's Reach
skift.com
Sometimes, success simply isn’t enough to get through the stress of being successful. Back in the Day Bakery, one of the more iconic bakeries in the …
Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut steps up online ordering with QuikOrder acquisition
nrn.com
Pizza Hut said Tuesday that its U.S. division will acquire QuikOrder, an online ordering platform, in an effort to improve its digital ordering …
New York State
Industry groups challenge NYC predictive scheduling law
nrn.com
Three industry groups are challenging New York City’s year-old predictive scheduling law, saying state labor law governs restaurant employee …
Tipping
Why Tips Won
grubstreet.com - Nikita Richardson
In early 2015, Thad Vogler became an unwitting pioneer of the movement to eliminate tipping at restaurants. Vogler, who owns Bar Agricole and Trou …
Fast Casual
3 strategies to drive traffic in 2019
nrn.com
As more consumers eat at home, industry experts forecast 2019 to be a lot like 2018 — that is, another year of flat restaurant traffic. Specifically, …
Shopping
50 Great Reasons to Have Morning Sex More Often
Fatherly - Lauren Vinopal
Early birds are onto something. Morning sex is not just for morning people, it’s for all people. And it’s especially beneficial to busy moms and dads …
New York City
Aby Rosen’s Gramercy Bars Accused of Forcing Only Female Servers to Share Tips in New Suit
Eater - Carla Vianna
Real estate mogul Aby Rosen and his company are under fire for allegedly forcing female cocktail servers at the fancy bars inside his Gramercy Park Hotel to share their tips with male staffers, but not
San Francisco
Soleil Ho named the San Francisco Chronicle's new restaurant critic
sfchronicle.com - Justin Phillips
The San Francisco Chronicle has named Soleil Ho, a nationally recognized food journalist and trained chef, to be the company’s next restaurant critic. …
Santa Clara County
Mountain View to consider freezing minimum hourly wage at $15 for next year
The Mercury News - Kevin Kelly
After setting the pace in raising the minimum wage of workers to $15 an hour, the Mountain View City Council is being asked by one of its members to …
Arby'S
Flynn Restaurant Group acquires 368 Arby’s
nrn.com
Flynn Restaurant Group L.P. has acquired 368 Arby’s from U.S. Beef Corp., expanding its casual-dining and quick-service portfolio of franchised …
Food
SF’s Oldest Steakhouse Returns With Old Owners Back in Charge
Eater - Caleb Pershan
Al Petri, whose family ran Alfred’s Steakhouse until he sold to Daniel Patterson’s Alta Group in 2015, wants to see the now 90-year-old institution reach 100. That’s why he’s returned, at least partially,
Food
Shed, Award-Winning Restaurant and Marketplace, Will Close in Sonoma
Eater - Janelle Bitker
Shocking news out of wine country: The Shed in Healdsburg is closing December 31. Co-owners Doug Lipton and Cindy Daniel announced today that the entire Shed building will be coming to end, which includes
Food
Why Are People Paying $20 for Grill-Your-Own S’mores?
Eater - Brenna Houck
It was the fall of 2016 and chef Greg Baxtrom was concerned. His Brooklyn restaurant Olmsted had just witnessed its first New York cold snap with three consecutive chilly days, and the restaurant’s once-busy
Bar and grill chains are still struggling
restaurantbusinessonline.com - By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 03, 2018
McDonald's
BK Whoppers are Only 1 Cent When You Order at McDonald's
qsrmagazine.com
Food Industry
Fast Food Prices Rise to Better Reflect True Costs
skift.com
Dollar cheeseburgers and discount nuggets are getting Americans in the door at their favorite fast-food joints, but the savings end there. Even as the …
Employment
The Importance of Employee Scheduling (Infographic) | Modern Restaurant Management | The Business of Eating & Restaurant
modernrestaurantmanagement.com - 1 Min Read 12.4.2018 By SpotOn
When it comes to running a successful business, finding the right employees is only half the battle. You also need a system in place to retain your …
New York City
NYC Worker Scheduling Law Draws Business Group Lawsuit
bloomberglaw.com - By Jon Steingart
New York City’s new ordinance that’s designed to help employees avoid last-minute changes in their work schedule is preempted by state law, according …
Pizza Hut
Pizza Chains Should Trim In-Store Dining
franchisetimes.com
By Tom Kaiser Published: 2018.11.30 12:15 PM Whatever big pizza brand is your favorite, I’d wager it’s been a while since you last dined inside one of …
Food Industry
Food Delivery Service Waitr Starts Publicly Trading
skift.com
Waitr, a relatively small player in the third-party delivery space in terms of market coverage and active diners on the platform, started trading …
Napa Valley
A staffing shortage clouds the future of Napa Valley restaurants
napavalleyregister.com - Tim Carl
+6 Napa Valley restaurants are finding it increasingly difficult to hire and retain qualified personnel. The causes are partly driven by the high cost …
Voting
In every state, the minimum wage is lower than what residents want, study says
The Washington Post - By Christopher Ingraham
The United States has one of the lowest minimum wages of the world’s wealthy nations. It may come as no surprise, then, that minimum wage increases are popular with voters: An August 2016 Pew Research
Kansas City
How Kansas City’s burnt ends became the ultimate barbecued meat
thetakeout.com - Bryan Petcoff
Boston
Two More Longtime Boston Dive Bars Close for Now
Eater - Dana Hatic
Two popular Boston dive bars closed down in recent days, though they may return under new management. The Tam (222 Tremont St.) and Sullivan’s Tap (168 Canal St.), both recently acquired by a group of
Houston
Wildly popular Austin burger joint reveals opening date for Clear Lake-area location
culturemap.com - By Eric Sandler
Calling all Clear Lake-area diners: the time has almost come to start lining up for Llano Poblano burgers and boozy milkshakes. Austin-based burger …

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Digital executives face brave new world

The Infatuation's best new restaurants of 2018

What the Arby’s deal means for Flynn Restaurant Group

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Learned Her Most Important Lessons from Restaurants

What’s the McCrady’s Experience After Sean Brock’s Departure?

How Reduced Hours Refined a Restaurant's Reach

Pizza Hut steps up online ordering with QuikOrder acquisition

Industry groups challenge NYC predictive scheduling law

Why Tips Won

3 strategies to drive traffic in 2019

50 Great Reasons to Have Morning Sex More Often

Aby Rosen’s Gramercy Bars Accused of Forcing Only Female Servers to Share Tips in New Suit

Soleil Ho named the San Francisco Chronicle's new restaurant critic

Mountain View to consider freezing minimum hourly wage at $15 for next year

Flynn Restaurant Group acquires 368 Arby’s

SF’s Oldest Steakhouse Returns With Old Owners Back in Charge

Shed, Award-Winning Restaurant and Marketplace, Will Close in Sonoma

Why Are People Paying $20 for Grill-Your-Own S’mores?

Bar and grill chains are still struggling

BK Whoppers are Only 1 Cent When You Order at McDonald's

Fast Food Prices Rise to Better Reflect True Costs

The Importance of Employee Scheduling (Infographic) | Modern Restaurant Management | The Business of Eating & Restaurant

NYC Worker Scheduling Law Draws Business Group Lawsuit

Pizza Chains Should Trim In-Store Dining

Food Delivery Service Waitr Starts Publicly Trading

A staffing shortage clouds the future of Napa Valley restaurants

In every state, the minimum wage is lower than what residents want, study says

How Kansas City’s burnt ends became the ultimate barbecued meat

Two More Longtime Boston Dive Bars Close for Now

Wildly popular Austin burger joint reveals opening date for Clear Lake-area location