10. Why quick-service chains test new products in Columbus, Ohio
Business Insider explains why Columbus is such a popular test market for quick-service restaurant brands.
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9. Six sandwiches packed with flavor
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Chefs are pushing the envelope when it comes to sandwiches, packing them full of ethnic tastes and housemade condiments to layer the flavor in new ways. Check out these inspired ideas that take the simple sandwich to new heights.
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8. Split and Mixt rebrands set stage for growth
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7. 8 new restaurants we’re dying to try
New restaurants from Amy Morton, Frasca veterans and Richard Sandoval round out the latest roundup of cool new spots.
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6. Legalized marijuana could dilute drinks sales
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Figures from Washington State suggest the impact of cannabis availability on spirits consumption.
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5. How to view your restaurant like a customer
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Getting inside guests’ heads is the best way to find out what is or isn’t working.
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4. 2017 operations forecast: creative food, creative management
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Hard-to-control costs may be offset by cool new ways to drive the top line next year.
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3. Labor Department battling overtime rules injunction
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The federal agency filed a notice to appeal last week’s decision by a federal judge
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2. Operators left unsure about overtime strategy
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Many companies are already in compliance, despite an injunction on new Department of Labor rules.
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1. 11 tips to keep staff happy over the holidays
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Restaurant operators share their best practices for keeping spirits high during a busy month.
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