🙌 Missouri Restaurants Rally for a Cause

May 05, 2025

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🍽️ What’s Cooking?

Missouri Restaurants Rally for a Cause

Local restaurants across Missouri have come together to honor fallen firefighter-paramedic Kevin Da Rocha by launching a community-wide fundraiser. Led by Corner Café, participating restaurants are donating 10% of their sales on select days to support Da Rocha’s family. This show of unity highlights how the restaurant industry often serves as a community anchor during times of loss, using its reach to raise awareness and provide real support.​ ​Read more.

🃏 Running a Smoother Kitchen

Use a “Pre-Service Huddle”

Before each shift, gather your staff for a 5-minute huddle. Quickly cover the day’s reservations, any menu changes, known allergies, or large group bookings. It’s a simple way to avoid surprises, cut down on mistakes, and keep service flowing efficiently.

🚀 Scaling Up

McDonald’s Expands CosMc’s Concept

McDonald’s is testing the waters by bringing CosMc’s—its new beverage-forward concept—into existing restaurants. The goal is to see how specialty drinks like energy slushes and boba-inspired beverages perform within the regular McDonald’s setup. This strategy allows the chain to experiment with innovation without building out new real estate, offering a low-risk way to scale trending products. Read more.

🦾 Fresh Ideas

Off-Premises Experts Share What Works

Off-premises service is no longer a sideline—it’s a major revenue driver. Experts from Dog Haus, Pokeworks, and 16 Handles shared their best practices at the recent Food On Demand conference. Key takeaways: keep menus tight and delivery-friendly, don’t overlook packaging quality, and rely on data to decide where to open ghost kitchens or delivery-only brands. ​Read more

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