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January 1, 2026
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Daily Rail Staff
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
Justin Aucoin
May 10, 2016
Customers, Technology, Business

Amazon expands Prime Now Restaurant Delivery service, but is it worth it?

Justin Aucoin
May 10, 2016
Customers, Technology, Business
Amazon expands Prime Now Restaurant Delivery service, but is it worth it?

Prime Now, Amazon's restaurant delivery service is expanding and charging partnering restaurants a hefty fee. Is it worth it, though?

Tagged: Amazon, Prime Now Restaurant Delivery, food delivery, Customer Service

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Andrew I Jaffee
May 10, 2016
Rail Hacks

Publicly recognize great staff performance [Hack #047]

Andrew I Jaffee
May 10, 2016
Rail Hacks

One of the top reasons people leave their jobs is because they don't feel appreciate it. Publicly recognize your staff's great work and keep them feeling good about their contribution.

Tagged: Restaurant Hack, staff compensation, Good service, Staff Management, staff turnover

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Justin Aucoin
May 9, 2016
Business, Training

2016 James Beard Awards Proof: Girls Rule!

Justin Aucoin
May 9, 2016
Business, Training
2016 James Beard Awards Proof: Girls Rule!

This year’s James Beard Awards recipients are all women. About time. Here are five reasons why you need women in your restaurant's kitchen.

Tagged: Staff Management, James Beard Awards, sex discrimination, sexual harassment, kitchen staff, kitchen management, staff turnover, women chefs

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Andrew I Jaffee
May 9, 2016
Rail Hacks

Identify one person to be your receiver [Hack #046]

Andrew I Jaffee
May 9, 2016
Rail Hacks

Save yourself some time and money, while also developing your staff's skills, by naming one of your restaurant's employees as the stock receiver. 

Tagged: Restaurant Hacks, restaurant operations, Staff Management, stock receiver

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Justin Aucoin
May 9, 2016
Customers, Business

Starbucks sued for too much ice; what it means for your bar & restaurant

Justin Aucoin
May 9, 2016
Customers, Business
Starbucks sued for too much ice; what it means for your bar & restaurant

Starbucks is being sued for using 'too much ice' in it's cold drinks. Here's how the suit's outcome can affect your bar or restaurant.

Source: http://money.cnn.com/2016/05/02/news/companies/starbucks-ice-lawsuit/

Tagged: lawsuits, Starbucks

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Andrew I Jaffee
May 6, 2016
Sports, Previews, Technology

Beta-test the upcoming SportsTV Guide 2.0 release!

Andrew I Jaffee
May 6, 2016
Sports, Previews, Technology
Beta-test the upcoming SportsTV Guide 2.0 release!

We're revolutionizing how sports bars manage their sports TV programming and we want you to be part of the process. Become a beta tester and build the service just the way you'd like it!

Tagged: Sports TVGuide, Sports Bars, Sports streaming

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Andrew I Jaffee
May 6, 2016
Rail Hacks

Leaders lead: Be a better listener [Hack #045]

Andrew I Jaffee
May 6, 2016
Rail Hacks

By being first to listen you create an atmosphere where that is a valued trait. 

Tagged: leadership skills, Staff Management, restaurant management

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Justin Aucoin
May 6, 2016
Business, Customers, Technology

Should bars be required to have breathalyzers on-hand?

Justin Aucoin
May 6, 2016
Business, Customers, Technology
Should bars be required to have breathalyzers on-hand?

More than half of Canadians think bars and restaurants should be required to have breathalyzers handy, according to a new survey.

Tagged: ServSafe Alcohol & Training Certification, health & safety, Alcohol, Breathalyzers

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Justin Aucoin
May 5, 2016
Business

David Chang: Restaurants need a 'kick in the ass'

Justin Aucoin
May 5, 2016
Business
David Chang: Restaurants need a 'kick in the ass'

American restaurateur David Chang wrote an article for GQ recently where he covers some of the biggest business challenges restaurants are facing today. Here are the highlights.

Tagged: tipping, Staff Management, staff compensation, menu prices, restaurant management, industry trends

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Andrew I Jaffee
May 5, 2016
Rail Hacks

Create team goals that are people oriented not financial oriented [Hack #044]

Andrew I Jaffee
May 5, 2016
Rail Hacks

By tying goals to people outcomes and not financial goals, managers will be creating goals that are relatable and attainable for their staff.

Tagged: leadership skills, Staff Management

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