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Published December 4, 2014

Consumers demand sustainable food service

Sustainability is a rising trend in food service, and forward-thinking restaurants are leading the way. Providing eco-friendly options demonstrates a concern for both human and environmental health. A survey via Packaged Facts revealed woman, young adults, families, and people with higher income are more receptive to green themes in restaurants. Educating customers and communicating what […]

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Holiday scheduling have you stressed?

Planning a shift schedule can be a high point of stress for even the most experienced restaurant professional. These tips will help you keep things running smooth through the season.

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Restaurant costs are up, but so is consumer confidence

A recent study by AlixPartners revealed that more people are dining out, but increasing costs are a concern. Restaurants are spending more money on new technologies and replacing outdated equipment. Increased labor costs driven by the minimum wage increase are also a potential problem. While some food expenses are down, other staples have increased dramatically […]

Published December 3, 2014

Climb that ladder! Restaurant management and you

Looking to climb further up the restaurant business ladder? Restaurant management is challenging work with long hours, but these tips can put you on the path to success. Knowing the job is important, and that means every aspect of the job from the strengths and weaknesses of the staff to how much money is spent […]

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To tip or not to tip – Isn’t that always the question?

Minimum wage is on the rise in some states and will likely continue, but tipping for good service should also continue to be standard. It’s easy to forget how luxurious it is to have other human beings wait on your every need when it has become such a large part of our culture.

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Denny’s raises $944,000 to combat child hunger

No Kid Hungry, Share Our Strength’s movement to provide healthy food to needy kids, recently received a huge donation from diner giant Denny’s. September was No Kid Hungry’s restaurant fundraising month, and Denny’s is an annual participant. This year Denny’s began its campaign two weeks earlier and let it run two weeks later than other […]

Published December 2, 2014

Small Menu, High Quality

Trying to please everyone with a large menu may have the opposite effect. Large menus can cause a variety of problems for everyone from the consumer to the cook, and eventually for the business owner. Having a broad menu may mean inevitable failure. There’s a reason the most successful restaurants have smaller, specialized menus. The […]

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When customers make you want to punch things…

Ever wish you had a punching bag in the kitchen so you could pound out your frustrations between tables? Restaurant professionals have to put up with a lot on a daily basis. Customers are annoying and demanding. “My beer isn’t cold enough.” “Can you charge my phone?” “I ate all my food but I’m not […]

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How will Obama’s immigration action affect the Food Service Industry?

With President Obama’s recent executive order on immigration policy, approximately 5 million illegal immigrants are protected from deportation. The illegal immigrants allowed to stay must have been in the country more than 5 years, pay taxes, and pass a criminal background check. The restaurant industry will be impacted by immigration reform as it employs 1.4 […]

Published December 1, 2014

Get yourself branded!

There are several great reasons to trademark your brand. First, it greatly reduces confusion for potential customers. Once you trademark your name, no one else can use it, allowing customers to locate you easily. That also means no one else can force you to re-brand if they register a similar name before you do. Also […]

Monthly Archives: December 2014

Published December 4, 2014

Consumers demand sustainable food service

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Holiday scheduling have you stressed?

Published

Restaurant costs are up, but so is consumer confidence

Published December 3, 2014

Climb that ladder! Restaurant management and you

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To tip or not to tip – Isn’t that always the question?

Published

Denny’s raises $944,000 to combat child hunger

Published December 2, 2014

Small Menu, High Quality

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When customers make you want to punch things…

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How will Obama’s immigration action affect the Food Service Industry?

Published December 1, 2014

Get yourself branded!

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