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Published January 12, 2015

Keeping baby boomers happy can keep your restaurant alive

Though many restaurants are focusing on how to attract millennials and the next generation, you have to make sure you don’t lose your baby boomer customers in the process. There are things you can do to cater to your older patrons, such as offering smaller portions at reasonable prices and having an easy to read […]

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Could this be the start of a serving revolution?

When you’re a server, tips are a big part of your income, but when you think about it the idea could almost be considered degrading. It’s like the guests are saying “here, have a few extra dollars, I’m sorry you’re not doing something more meaningful with your life.” What if tips were no longer in the picture? At least one restaurant in Pittsburgh is changing the game, and they’re making headlines.

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3D printing creates food products in ways never before seen

With 3D printing technology becoming more affordable, it’s showing up in all sorts of unexpected places. One of those is food service, where it can be used to produce unique food designs and extravagant presentation. Engineers and chefs are coming together to do things with food that have never been done before! Read the full […]

Published January 9, 2015

How do themed restaurants survive and thrive?

Themed restaurants create a unique atmosphere and become known for particular gimmicks, and there’s no end to theme possibilities if you’re looking to start up your own.

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Big trends: Fancy beverages

Many consumers are moving away from traditional sodas and caffeine as they adopt healthier lifestyles. Drinks that contain fresh fruit and vegetables, especially exotic flavors, are becoming popular. Teas are also growing in popularity. For those who haven’t kicked the soda habit, Coca Cola Freestyle machines allow customers to mix up different blends from over […]

Published January 8, 2015

Serving IS a real job

People look down on serving for a few reasons. First, it’s often an introductory position for the younger generation just entering the work force. The jobs also often pay minimum wage, and don’t require experience or education to get started. However, those things do not mean serving isn’t a real job.

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Need cucumbers sliced quickly?

When you need cucumbers julienned quickly and perfectly, you need Vollrath’s Redco Instacut Cucumber Slicer. While this tool is limited in its use, it’s a rock star in any sushi kitchen where uniformly sliced cucumbers are a main ingredient. The slicer is ten times faster than traditional cutting methods, and saving time means saving money. […]

Published January 7, 2015

Ergonomics are important

Ergonomics is the directive concerned with the interaction between people and objects in their environment, and is usually applied to the workplace. Things like the height of counters or prep tables need to be comfortable to work at so employees avoid injury, such as back problems, which can severely affect work performance.

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Restaurant operators are optimistic going into 2015

Business may not be booming, but restaurants are seeing an improvement as the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) has maintained a level over 100 for September through November. Most restaurant operators are expecting sales to continue to increase into the new year, and many are planning capital expenditures for equipment, expansion or remodeling. […]

Published January 6, 2015

Walk-out Woes

Finding a table empty of people and payment is almost enough to give a server nightmares. Why? Because in many locations that tab has to come out of your earnings, and if it happens repeatedly you could lose your job.

Monthly Archives: January 2015

Published January 12, 2015

Keeping baby boomers happy can keep your restaurant alive

Published

Could this be the start of a serving revolution?

Published

3D printing creates food products in ways never before seen

Published January 9, 2015

How do themed restaurants survive and thrive?

Published

Big trends: Fancy beverages

Published January 8, 2015

Serving IS a real job

Published

Need cucumbers sliced quickly?

Published January 7, 2015

Ergonomics are important

Published

Restaurant operators are optimistic going into 2015

Published January 6, 2015

Walk-out Woes

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