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Independents

Puerto Rico’s Farm-to-Table Dining Is Gaining Steam

6 years ago

In the year after Maria, restaurateurs are building new relationships with local farmers and seeing more interest from customers in supporting local agriculture and celebrating food that is grown entirely on the island.

Food

Skift Table Q&A: Chef Juan Jose Cuevas

6 years ago

At 1919, executive chef Juan Jose Cuevas explains how last year's hurricane has unexpectedly boosted Puerto Rico's farm-to-table movement.

Tech

Toast Closes $115 Million Series D to Advance Its POS System

6 years ago

There's a great "unicorn Toast" joke in here somewhere, but mostly this investment in a relatively young restaurant technology company underscores the value that both investors and restaurants are placing on connected, modern, and agile software to run competitive and profitable businesses.

Operations

Seat Me, Please? Why Restaurants Won’t Seat You Without a Complete Party

6 years ago

Restaurants: I promise I will order lots of food and drinks if you just let me sit down at my table even if the rest of my party isn't here. Also, I will come back and eat again.

Operations

What the Tip Credit Really Means to a Restaurant’s Operational Budget

6 years ago

Multiple states are debating whether to eliminate the tipped minimum wage this year. The issue is confusing and contentious, and there are good arguments being made on both sides. Here, we look at how much money the tip credit is worth in New York, and why restaurateurs are so afraid to lose it.

Chains

Chipotle’s Move to California Results in Over 400 Job Losses in Colorado and New York

6 years ago

It's a big blow for the majority of Chipotle's corporate employees who have called Denver home for decades. CEO Brian Niccol has a lot to prove as he uproots the company and takes a select number of people with him to Newport Beach.

Chains

Shake Shack Shake-Up as 3 Top Executives Depart

6 years ago

The recent departures offer an opportunity for Shake Shack to rethink its approach in various departments.

Food

Boozy, Fancy, or Just Leisurely, Brunch Is an American Staple

6 years ago

Brunch is good now. So can we stop talking about it and just eat?

Chains

Traffic Growth at Fast Casual Chain Restaurants Is Slowing

6 years ago

As traffic slows down, fast casual chains have to step it up in other areas — menu innovation, easy ordering options — in order to keep bringing diners back.

People

Chef Marcus Samuelsson Talks His New Series, ‘No Passport Required’

6 years ago

All you need to appreciate Eater’s new series on PBS is a willingness to listen. A decent appetite won’t hurt, though—not only for delicious food, but for knowledge and understanding of other, often marginalized, cultures, possibly in your own city.

Tech

Event Management Software Company Gather Acquires EventUp Listings Marketplace

6 years ago

Private events and group bookings carry huge potential value for restaurants, but managing the process can be costly, in time and dollars. Leaning on smart technology is a good move for restaurants and other businesses that place a lot of value on these events.

Chains

Chipotle’s Revised Strategy: Closing Stores and Launching Loyalty

6 years ago

The team has clearly identified what needs to be fixed at Chipotle. Now, it's a matter of rolling out those changes and making sure that customers approve.

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