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Published March 17, 2015

How to Minimize Food Waste in Your Restaurant

Food waste is an inevitable part of the food service industry, though the way we manage it needs to change. Not only is excess food waste harming your profits, it’s also harming the environment. Sustainability is at the front of consumer minds these days.

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How to appeal to late night diners

Are you looking to increase the number of seats you fill late in the evening at your dining establishment? More people are going out to eat and dining later, but the key to driving evening traffic is all about mood and options. This article from FSR features a few suggestions for bringing diners through your […]

Published March 16, 2015

Should restaurant review sites be allowed to rate customers?

Working at a restaurant means working in the service industry, and when you serve the public you’re likely to run into a few bad apples. Imagine a rude customer that doesn’t follow restaurant rules, refuses to leave when asked, and threatens to leave a bad review on Yelp when your restaurant staff have been nothing […]

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How to Recognize Your Employees to Decrease Turnover

Recognizing your employees is very good for your business. It promotes teamwork, increases motivation and decreases employee turnover. You can do much better than simply choosing an employee of the month though – get creative! Engaging your employees in a fun event or offering discounts and goodies can go a long way.

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Some Like it Hot

More restaurant-goers are looking for extra spice in their entrees these days, especially the younger demographic who are quickly becoming known for their adventurous culinary spirit. Restaurants everywhere are stepping up the heat and adding chilies and spices to many entrees. This article from Nation’s Restaurant News has more on the subject, including some interesting […]

Published March 13, 2015

Food on the Fly

Do you remember back when eating out was a special event, a luxury you planned for in advance? Food service has changed a lot in the last couple decades, including diner trends. This article from Fast Casual highlights some interesting statistics about modern day dining habits, showing that most people eat out casually on a […]

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The Kids’ Menu is Growing Up

Traditionally the kids’ menu at restaurants has featured options like hamburgers, fries, hot dogs, and chicken strips, often even when the adult portion of the menu contained very different things. All that is changing now as eateries (especially high-end restaurants) give their child menus a gourmet makeover.

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This blind chef is inspiring and unstoppable!

Working with knives probably isn’t the first thing you imagine a blind person doing for a living, but chef Laura Martinez didn’t let that stop her from opening her own restaurant in Chicago! Martinez was blinded by cancer as a toddler, but she believes her blindness helped fuel her imagination. She enjoyed working with knives […]

Published March 12, 2015

American Tipping Habits

As a server, it probably won’t surprise you to know that not everyone in America believes tipping service is essential in most restaurants. You’ve probably been stiffed at least a couple times on the job. This infographic featured at How to be a Good Server is full of interesting information about the tipping habits of […]

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The Marriage of Convenience Stores and Fast Casual Restaurants

Convenience stores and grocery stores have commonly been an alternative to fast casual and quick service restaurants when it comes to grabbing a quick bite. Gas stations and quick stops usually have hot dogs and sandwiches ready, while grocery stores offer sandwiches and deli options, but recently partnerships have evolved bringing fast casual themes and flavors directly to the competition.

Monthly Archives: March 2015

Published March 17, 2015

How to Minimize Food Waste in Your Restaurant

Published

How to appeal to late night diners

Published March 16, 2015

Should restaurant review sites be allowed to rate customers?

Published

How to Recognize Your Employees to Decrease Turnover

Published

Some Like it Hot

Published March 13, 2015

Food on the Fly

Published

The Kids’ Menu is Growing Up

Published

This blind chef is inspiring and unstoppable!

Published March 12, 2015

American Tipping Habits

Published

The Marriage of Convenience Stores and Fast Casual Restaurants

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