Dog Haus appoints James Field as chief marketing officer and promotes CJ Ramirez to chief experience officer, setting the stage for innovative brand growth and franchisee success in the national restaurant scene.

Starbucks is making strategic staffing changes, laying off 200+ workers as it restructures operations and prepares for future growth in southern and eastern regions.

What does it take to turn a traditional cooking method into a restaurant concept that stands the test of time? In this episode of CHOMP, we visit Honey’s Kettle Fried Chicken to explore the story, food, and operation behind its signature kettle-fried chicken. Chef Vinnie takes us through the origins of Honey’s Kettle and the inspiration behind its approach to fried chicken. Drawing from the history of American cooking and traditional kettle frying, he developed a concept centered on bringing the lost art of kettle-fried chicken back to the modern restaurant. Inside the restaurant, we get a closer look at how Honey’s Kettle brings that idea to life, including: - How the kettle-fried chicken concept was developed - Why maintaining food quality starts with the cooking process - How technology and delivery platforms became an important part of the business - How family involvement has helped shape the restaurant over the years - How the restaurant's design was developed around a limited footprint - How Honey’s Kettle approaches its kitchen and production flow - Why fresh cooking oil is an important part of its quality standards - How the restaurant continues to build its menu and develop new products You'll also get a behind-the-scenes look at the cooking line, batch cooking process, signature menu items, and some of Honey’s Kettle's products, including its chicken, hot cakes, lemonade, sweet potato pie, and other dishes. From its family roots and customer relationships to its kitchen operation and signature cooking method, this episode takes you inside the people, ideas, and processes behind Honey’s Kettle. #Honeykettle #friedchicken #restaurantbusiness #restaurantoperations #chomp CHOMP features real restaurants and real operators sharing practical insights from inside the industry. About Restaurant Association Restaurant Association is an independent global organization representing restaurant owners and focused on improving business outcomes. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any other national, state, provincial, or local restaurant association. Membership is completely free. Just sign up on the official website to access valuable resources, including weekly restaurant hacks, tips, tutorials, strategies, and secrets. As a member, you'll also gain access to exclusive shows, eLearning courses, webinars, and operations templates designed to elevate your restaurant's performance. Restaurant Association Resources Website: https://restaurantassociation.com/ Free Membership: https://restaurantassociation.com/v2/unified/signup/ Shows: https://restaurantassociation.com/shows Resources: https://restaurantassociation.com/resources

Learn how to open a restaurant with no experience by planning your concept, budget, location, team, operations, and successful launch.

Taco Bell’s Taylor Montgomery has been appointed as President of Jack in the Box, positioning him to take over as CEO within a year - signaling major shifts for the QSR brand's future.

Payroll advances help restaurant owners give hourly employees earlier access to earned wages while maintaining accurate records, policies, and compliance.