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Published April 30, 2015

A man searches NYC for the best dollar pizza slice

There are a lot of pizza places in New York City – over 2,500 in fact. With all that pizza, competition is high and prices are low, with many restaurants offering a slice for only a dollar. A man named Francisco Balagtas is on a mission to determine which dollar pizza is the best in […]

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Cut Costs for Bigger Restaurant Profits

Running a business isn’t easy, especially a restaurant business. Your inventory is perishable and you deal with higher than average employee turnover. Cutting costs without sacrificing quality service is a must if you want to make any money.

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Fast Casuals and QSRs compete with digital ordering

Millennials love their technology. A 2013 survey by the NRA found over half of all Internet users are interested in mobile ordering and almost 75 percent of Millennials are fans of the idea. Fast Casuals are the go-to restaurants for this demographic, but Quick Service Restaurants are looking to grab their attention with more tech […]

Published April 29, 2015

Menu labeling has to change – are you ready?

The FDA’s menu label law goes into effect in December, so it’s time to get prepared! As part of a six part series, this article from Nation’s Restaurant News explains the new menu labeling requirements in detail, including what menu items are affected and how to embark on this new journey. Some menu items and […]

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Chef develops way to make cannabis edibles more edible

In states where it is recreationally legal, restaurants and chefs are cashing in on the other green trend with weed-infused marijuana meals. The only problem is the taste, which can be difficult to cover even with spices and strong flavors. All that is changing with one chef’s innovative development of scentless (and tasteless) cannabutter.

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You can’t pay for a meal with dead crickets

There’s no such thing as a free meal, even if you have a purse full of crickets. Recently a woman named Shatanya dined on wings, ribs, and caramel pretzel bites at Applebee’s and then strategically placed a dead cricket on her leftovers before demanding a free meal and leaving. The manager noticed the bag of […]

Published April 28, 2015

Fried food flavors are evolving!

Even though many people are seeking healthier food options, fried food remains popular and plentiful. Culinary trends are continuing to evolve however, and many restaurants are giving fried foods a dynamic makeover with deep-fried proteins and side options. A different flavor and texture is added when pork, chicken, and seafood is deep-fried, and restaurants can […]

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Fine Dining Serving Tips You Don’t Want to Miss

If you’re looking to apply to or just landed a new position as a server at a fine dining establishment, these tips will help you make a great impression and lead you on the right track to success in the high class restaurant business.

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Inexpensive, healthy options entice Millennials

Overall restaurant business is booming, though Millennial spending has decreased over the last few years. Millennials are concerned that eating out is more expensive and less healthy than cooking at home. To keep this elusive group coming back (especially those with children), restaurants need to offer good quality meals at competitive prices. Read the full […]

Published April 27, 2015

Design your restaurant to reel in Millennials

Millennials are getting older and spending more money, and in order to lure them to your restaurant you have to have their needs in mind. With trends toward transparency, sustainability, and interesting decorations and design, there are multiple ways to grab young consumer attention. This article from Nation’s Restaurant News looks at communal tables, natural […]

Monthly Archives: April 2015

Published April 30, 2015

A man searches NYC for the best dollar pizza slice

Published

Cut Costs for Bigger Restaurant Profits

Published

Fast Casuals and QSRs compete with digital ordering

Published April 29, 2015

Menu labeling has to change – are you ready?

Published

Chef develops way to make cannabis edibles more edible

Published

You can’t pay for a meal with dead crickets

Published April 28, 2015

Fried food flavors are evolving!

Published

Fine Dining Serving Tips You Don’t Want to Miss

Published

Inexpensive, healthy options entice Millennials

Published April 27, 2015

Design your restaurant to reel in Millennials

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