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🍽️ What’s Cooking?

Cracker Barrel Unveils New Modern Logo Amid Refresh Push

Cracker Barrel has introduced a sleek new logo as part of a broader brand reinvention. The updated look simplifies its classic image—displaying a swaying rocking chair silhouette inside a clean circle—and appears across menus, signage, and digital platforms. The redesign signals a shift toward a more contemporary feel for the southern comfort food chain while preserving its nostalgic roots.​ ​Read more.

🃏 Running a Smoother Kitchen

"Shift Shadow Notes" for Invisible Reminder Updates

Place durable vinyl “shadow notes” on commonly used items—coffee station, plating rail, condiments shelf—to remind staff of prep status or stock shortages. For instance, a flip-down note could read “RESTOCKED” or “CALL FOR SUPPLIES” and stays within sight without shouting or interrupting flow. It’s a subtle strategy for improving communication and tightening operations.

🚀 Scaling Up

Restaurants Get Smart About Responding to Reviews

Food & Wine spotlights how brands like Uno Pizzeria, Union Square Hospitality Group, and True Food Kitchen are using hospitality-forward training to manage online reviews. Staff are coached to respond warmly, correct mistakes, and offer small gestures—like credit toward a return visit. These proactive, human-centered interactions not only improve ratings but also help convert dissatisfied guests into return customers. Read more.

🦾 Fresh Ideas

UAE Restaurants Gain Edge with AI Profit Analytics

Restaurants in the UAE are adopting AI-powered analytics platforms to optimize menu pricing and supplier costs in real time. By analyzing customer preferences, item sales velocity, and food waste, restaurateurs are improving margins and stocking smarter—all while maintaining guest satisfaction. For markets where labor and supply costs are high, these tools offer a valuable strategic advantage. ​Read more

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