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January 1, 2026
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What are the Biggest Hidden Energy Wasters in ...

Discover the biggest hidden energy wasters in your restaurant and ways to limit energy waste. Consider the importance of sustainability in restaurants.

What are the Biggest Hidden Energy Wasters in Your Restaurant?
December 15, 2025
Marketing
Daily Rail Staff
How to Build a Strong Brand Identity for Your ...

Building a strong restaurant brand goes beyond the logo. It also includes how your staff interacts with guests, your value and mission, and more.

How to Build a Strong Brand Identity for Your Restaurant
December 5, 2025
Business
Daily Rail Staff
Compact Kitchen: Maximizing Efficiency in ...

The rise of urban dining and small-format restaurants means operators have less space to utilize. Here are tips for building a world-class compact kitchen are your restaurant.

Compact Kitchen: Maximizing Efficiency in Minimal Restaurant Footprints
November 25, 2025
Business
Daily Rail Staff
Leveraging Local Partnerships to Expand Your ...

Learn all about leveraging local partnerships to expand your reach and grow your business through collaboration and community impact.

Leveraging Local Partnerships to Expand Your Restaurant’s Reach
November 18, 2025
Staff, Business
Justin Aucoin
What Restaurants Should Know about Trump’s ‘No ...

In President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is a “no tax on tips” provision. However, the rule isn’t as clear cut as the restaurant industry would like. Here’s what counts and what doesn’t.

What Restaurants Should Know about Trump’s ‘No Tax on Tips’ Provision
Andrew I Jaffee
March 7, 2016
Rail Hacks

Got dirty tile grout? [Hack #001]

Andrew I Jaffee
March 7, 2016
Rail Hacks

Got dirty tile grout? Here's how you can easily make your floors clean and sparkling.

Tagged: cleaning chemicals, Restaurant Hacks, cleaning tips

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Justin Aucoin
March 7, 2016
Business

The beginning of the end for tipping?

Justin Aucoin
March 7, 2016
Business
The beginning of the end for tipping?

With some states increasing their minimum wage and a general cry for improve living wages for workers, it seems that tipping may be going the way of the dinosaurs and eight-tracks.

Tagged: Tipping, Service Surcharge

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Justin Aucoin
March 4, 2016
Business

Is the new NYC 'sodium mandate' worth its salt?

Justin Aucoin
March 4, 2016
Business
Is the new NYC 'sodium mandate' worth its salt?

The National Restaurant Association continues to assault a NYC mandate that would require some restaurants to warn customers of menu items with high sodium levels.

Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/25/nyregion/salt-new-york-city-can-require-sodium-warnings-judge-rules.html?_r=1

Tagged: sodium mandate, restaurant industry, Menu Labeling

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Justin Aucoin
March 4, 2016
Customers

Starbucks barista learns sign language for deaf customer [Photo]

Justin Aucoin
March 4, 2016
Customers
Starbucks barista learns sign language for deaf customer [Photo]

One Starbucks barista went the extra mile for a customer after she taught herself sign language to improve his experience.

Tagged: Starbucks, American Sign Language, Customer Service

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Andrew I Jaffee
March 3, 2016
Business

Paid Sick Leave for all: Coming to restaurant near you…soon!

Andrew I Jaffee
March 3, 2016
Business
Paid Sick Leave for all: Coming to restaurant near you…soon!

Restaurant PSL laws are already implemented in San Francisco and NYC, and it seems like more cities and states are looking to make it mandatory. But is this necessarily bad for restaurants?

Tagged: Paid Sick Leave, Staff Management, food safety

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Justin Aucoin
March 3, 2016
Business

Yelp publicly shames fired employee on Twitter, gets torched by the Internet

Justin Aucoin
March 3, 2016
Business
Yelp publicly shames fired employee on Twitter, gets torched by the Internet

Yelp has a toxic work environment issue and it's quickly turning into a PR nightmare.

Tagged: Yelp, human resources, public relations, social media

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David Weinfeld
March 2, 2016
Business, Customers

Inexcusable. Waiter posts guest’s topless cellphone photo

David Weinfeld
March 2, 2016
Business, Customers
Inexcusable. Waiter posts guest’s topless cellphone photo

Diners should never feel violated by a restaurant staff member like this.

Tagged: Bad service, Mobile devices, Staff Management

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Justin Aucoin
March 1, 2016
Marketing, Customers

The price of 'free' exposure for restaurants

Justin Aucoin
March 1, 2016
Marketing, Customers
The price of 'free' exposure for restaurants

Viral online publicity is great when it's positive, but it can come at a price. Learn how to stay on top of the conversation and drive it in your favor.

Tagged: Red Lobster, Beyonce, McDonald's, Social Media

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Justin Aucoin
February 29, 2016
Marketing

Man eats at 46 McDonald's in a single day and survives. McGross!

Justin Aucoin
February 29, 2016
Marketing
Man eats at 46 McDonald's in a single day and survives. McGross!

This McMaratahon and the Beyonce Red Lobster bump are two great cases studies on why restaurants need to get on top of the Internet conversation when they're the topic.

Tagged: McDonald's, Eating Challenge, Unusual Marketing, Fast food

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Justin Aucoin
February 26, 2016
Training, Marketing

Four lessons from Snoop Dogg's restaurant training videos

Justin Aucoin
February 26, 2016
Training, Marketing
Four lessons from Snoop Dogg's restaurant training videos

Just because you can't afford Snoop Dogg to train your staff, doesn't mean you can't learn from him.

Tagged: Staff Management, Training, Burger King

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