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Published December 15, 2014

Fresh tastes, fresh food

In the last ten years, consumption of fresh foods including produce, fish, eggs, poultry and other meat grew 20 percent according to a report from the NPD Group. Younger generations are driving the trend, including generation Z and millennials. Fresh foods are most likely to be consumed for breakfast, and the younger generation is predicted […]

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Specialty food predictions for 2015

Predictions made by the editors of Specialty Food News say consumers are seeking a richer food experience in 2015. Specialty foods is an $88.3 billion industry, and in the coming year demand for all sorts of product features are expected to rise. People are looking for convenience, sustainability, and quality ingredients. Improvements in fresh food […]

Published December 12, 2014

Dirty kitchen ceilings are a health hazard

How clean are the ceilings in your restaurant? If they’re not clean enough, you could be facing fines after an inspection from the Health Department. Ceilings are often overlooked, but the buildup of sticky residue catches all sorts of dust particles and other debris that can eventually make their way into the food. The best […]

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Digital menus offer big benefits

Digital menus are the future. If you’re looking for a way to get ahead of the curve, this is it.

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Reach more customers with Caviar

Last summer, Square teamed up with delivery service start-up Caviar, making home delivery from fine restaurants accessible. Now they’ve taken it to the next level with the free Caviar app for iOS devices. Caviar allows people across the country to order delivery from a variety of iconic restaurants, and the new app makes ordering out […]

Published December 11, 2014

Changing times means changing business strategy

Cutting costs tends to be one of the main focus points for failing businesses. Revisiting the company’s mission statement can be beneficial. There is always going to be uncertainty when looking toward the future. Erle Dardick has a great commentary discussing this. Times are constantly changing, and businesses need to change with it. Learning from […]

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Illegal Pete’s has a business strategy worth talking about

Many factors must be considered when running a successful restaurant business. The quality of the food, the location, and the atmosphere are important – but perhaps most important of all are the employees. A happy, comfortable staff means happy, comfortable customers.

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Gelato on a stick!

Carpigiani is changing the gelato game with new innovations in frozen dessert equipment. It will be showing off its latest concept during the NAFEM show at the Anaheim Convention Center in February. Gelato has traditionally been scooped like ice cream, but Carpigiani’s system allows for the formation of gelato into bars on a stick that […]

Published December 10, 2014

The holiday season means big money for strategically placed restaurants

Mall restaurants see the highest amount of traffic during the holidays, especially on Black Friday. Sales in mall restaurants are strongly linked to the holiday season, receiving a large portion of their revenue during a short period of time. Gift cards are also a big draw during the holidays. Starbucks alone made $1.4 billion in […]

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Mmm, bugs!

I find insects fascinating. They outnumber us on this planet two hundred million to one. They’re highly adaptable, and they look like tiny aliens. They’re also an economical and environmentally sound source of protein. So why not serve them in your restaurant?

Monthly Archives: December 2014

Published December 15, 2014

Fresh tastes, fresh food

Published

Specialty food predictions for 2015

Published December 12, 2014

Dirty kitchen ceilings are a health hazard

Published

Digital menus offer big benefits

Published

Reach more customers with Caviar

Published December 11, 2014

Changing times means changing business strategy

Published

Illegal Pete’s has a business strategy worth talking about

Published

Gelato on a stick!

Published December 10, 2014

The holiday season means big money for strategically placed restaurants

Published

Mmm, bugs!

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