Digestive Health will be a Gateway to Personalized Nutrition

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Many health benefits are attributed to a healthy digestive system, notably immune system support, respiratory support, cognition, vitality, and skin health. But it is currently not possible to target and activate such benefits with precision. Today, the focus is on the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut to promote overall wellness, but one day,… read more

FONA Expanding Manufacturing Space in Illinois

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FONA International, a developer, and manufacturer of complete flavor solutions that was acquired late last year by McCormick & Co., Inc., on Nov. 15 broke ground on a multi-million-dollar, high-tech manufacturing expansion in Geneva. The expansion will create an additional 15,600 square feet of manufacturing space and will allow for future growth in manufacturing and… read more

Another Broken Egg Cafe Unveils New Design at Three Atlanta Locations

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Another Broken Egg Cafe is unveiling its newest cafe redesign on November 29 at three of its Atlanta locations. The Vinings, Dunwoody, and Roswell cafes are the latest Another Broken Egg Cafe locations to adopt the brand’s “New South” design. Each will host a celebration week full of daily giveaways to thank its loyal fans… read more

Now is the Perfect Time to Set New Financial Goals for Your Restaurant

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The future is unpredictable. The presence of COVID-19 and its variants these last couple of years has certainly shown us that. However, it is still key—perhaps even more essential than ever before due to economic uncertainty—for restaurants to establish new financial goals that can help carry them into a lucrative future. It’s time to take… read more

What do Employees Want from Leaders Today? Don’t Guess. Ask, Listen and Adapt to Boost Workplace Respect

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The Great Resignation seems to be gaining strength. A record 4.4 million US workers voluntarily quit their jobs in September 2021. Nearly 24 million US workers have quit since April. This situation won’t get better in the months to come. A global McKinsey study found that 40% of respondents are likely to quit in the… read more

Brand Ambassador Program Celebrates Collegiate Athletes That Sport a Variation of the Name “Jack”

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Do you hear the crowd cheering? We do. That’s the sound of Jack in the Box fans around the country welcoming the brand’s inaugural “Jackletes” roster – Jack in the Box’s new brand ambassador program. Known as a brand for the fans, Jack is tapping into the under-represented collegiate sports world and rallying behind athletes… read more

Cracker Barrel Has Been as Active as Anyone in Developing Its To-Go Business

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Delivery and takeout have become as important as the table turns for casual-dining chains since the pandemic began. And while Chili’s and Applebee’s have snatched a lot of headlines with their off-premise efforts, Cracker Barrel has been as active as anyone in developing its to-go business. Takeout and delivery accounted for 20% of the chain’s… read more

Famous Dave’s Co-Brand Strategy Gathers Momentum

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In April, Famous Dave’s parent BBQ Holdings revealed an ambitious co-brand strategy for Granite City Food and Brewery. The chain’s kitchens are built to hold $6 million in AUV, instead of the pre-COVID level of $3.9 million. BBQ Holdings knew what it needed to increase volume—a concept that layers in the morning daypart. That path… read more

$1 Trillion Infrastructure Law Ends Employee Retention Tax Credit

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President Joe Biden signed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill into law Monday that ends the employee retention tax credit retroactive to after September 30. The ERTC provides a tax credit equal to 50 percent of qualified wages paid, up to $10,000 per employee, after March 12, 2020, and before January 1, 2021. The National Restaurant… read more