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Published February 24, 2015

How to hire the right person for your nightclub

A nightclub is different from other restaurant venues in one major way – atmosphere. Customers come to a nightclub for the experience, so when hiring nightclub staff you have to be particular. This article from Shiftgig has some great tips on how to hire the right person for your nightclub.

Published February 23, 2015

For Restaurants, 2015 is the Year of the Party

The December holiday season is over, but the party season is still in full swing! When the economy took a nose dive between 2009 and 2012, restaurants saw far fewer private parties and events, but numbers increased in 2013 and last year. It’s likely that restaurants will see even more parties this year. This article […]

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Bitter flavors are in demand this year

Consumers have more adventurous palates these days. With a movement away from processed foods and a focus on farm fresh flavors, bitter vegetables such as cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, collards, and especially kale are trending strongly this year. When including bitter tastes in menu items, the flavors of the meal need to balance out. Read the […]

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Alternative Marketing Themes for March

March is right around the corner! Do you have your March marketing strategy planned yet? While many bars and restaurants do something big for St. Patrick’s Day with funky green beer or special Irish-themed menu items, there are all kinds of fun holidays and commemoration days to choose from that you can use to your marketing advantage.

Published February 20, 2015

Drone servers are coming to San Francisco

A San Francisco restaurant is implementing a new system that will eliminate the server position – drone delivery. Made by Infinium Robotics, the drones are filling a space left by a labor shortage in the industry. The drones will be able to carry up to 4 pounds of food, and fly along a pathway of […]

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How to succeed at a chef interview

There’s a plethora of job interview advice articles on the web, but not many of them are geared directly toward food service, or specifically chefs. This post at Shiftgig has some great advice on how to interview for a chef position.

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New quick service menu items focus on fish

Seafood and fish are making waves this week on several fast food menus including Del Taco, Burger King, Wendy’s, and Quiznos. Offerings like Burger King’s Spicy Big Fish Sandwich offer a new twist on old favorites, while Quiznos is introducing lobster for a limited time with a Lobster & Seafood Salad and Sub as well […]

Published February 19, 2015

No free ads on Facebook

Facebook has changed some of its policies, and that has some small businesses annoyed. You used to be able to promote your business by engaging with customers and encouraging them to like and follow your page, but now Facebook filters promotional posts and requires you to pay for ads, just like in paper media. Marketing […]

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How to Inspire Investors to Check Out Your Brand

Attracting investors requires hard work and dedication, though it’s a good time to try. Some private equity firms are interested in investing in restaurants, and companies like DineEquity could be on the hunt for acquisition candidates. This article from foodservice.com has some great tips on attracting investors to your brand.

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Panini grills aren’t just for sandwiches!

A panini grill could be one of the most versatile pieces of food equipment you have in your kitchen. Sandwich presses are great for making grilled sandwiches, but they can be used to cook a large number of dishes including omelets, hashbrowns, vegetables, meats, and even pizzas and kebabs! Check out this article at the […]

Monthly Archives: February 2015

Published February 24, 2015

How to hire the right person for your nightclub

Published February 23, 2015

For Restaurants, 2015 is the Year of the Party

Published

Bitter flavors are in demand this year

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Alternative Marketing Themes for March

Published February 20, 2015

Drone servers are coming to San Francisco

Published

How to succeed at a chef interview

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New quick service menu items focus on fish

Published February 19, 2015

No free ads on Facebook

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How to Inspire Investors to Check Out Your Brand

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Panini grills aren’t just for sandwiches!

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