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Published May 6, 2015

After his cousin left a bad tip, this man made things right

Some customers still don’t understand that tips are a necessary part of a server’s income, and are happy to leave a snarky comment in place of a tip even when service is good. A couple dining at Joe’s Crab Shack wrote “find sour cream” on the tip line because apparently the restaurant was out, so […]

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Food Service is Going Green

Sustainability is the biggest movement to hit food service in some time, with restaurants across the nation making changes that not only benefit the environment, but also increase efficiency, save money, and boost profits. Everybody wins!

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Chipotle banishes GMO foods from its menu

Chipotle has been focused on sustainability and meeting its customers’ requests for transparency and quality food for years, and now it has taken things to the next level by discontinuing its use of GMO food products. The debate over the risks of GMO foods is ongoing, but Chipotle is dedicated to providing only the highest […]

Published May 5, 2015

Roll Call – The Top Hamburgers of America

The hamburger is one of the quintessential American cuisines, a staple of our culture. From the basic beef burger with cheese and condiments to the most exquisite bistro burger, there’s something for every taste. This article at Eater features twenty one hamburger joints that make America king of the burger. Read the full article here: […]

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Giving Thanks to the Back of House

Working in a restaurant is like being part of a family. Everyone is part of a team, and when everyone is doing their jobs the restaurant runs like a machine. The relationship between servers and the back of house is strong, and they totally have your back.

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How to protect customers who use mobile payments

Mobile pay is becoming more and more popular, especially with technology-savvy Millennials, but is it safe? Security is important when talking about any technology, especially those dealing with money, and your customers need to know their data is in good hands. This article from QSR Web features five ways you can protect your customers who […]

Published May 4, 2015

The March performance index shows restaurants are right on track

Signs of economic recovery are still all over the restaurant industry. The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index is still hovering above 100, with 8,700 new jobs added in March. Operator outlook has decreased a little, though many restaurants have recently or plan to engage in some capital spending. Wholesale prices for some foods has […]

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Funny Restaurant Names Full of Puns

Naming your restaurant is a big decision. You want something that fits your location and the food you serve, and your customers have to love it. Many restaurant owners are turning to popular culture for inspiration, and the results are hilarious!

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Female chefs are cooking up a storm in commercial kitchens

Many jobs are subject to gender bias, and chef as a career has traditionally been one of them. Far more men than women occupy top executive chef positions, but that doesn’t mean women are any less capable of doing the job well. Because the work is demanding with long hours and alternative schedules, many women […]

Published May 1, 2015

The public demands more seafood and vegetarian options

Recent studies show that over half the American population goes without beef, pork, chicken or turkey at least once weekly, favoring vegetarian or seafood meals instead. Restaurants that add more vegetarian and seafood menu options will be in a great position for future success because of the general public’s association with the foods as being […]

Monthly Archives: May 2015

Published May 6, 2015

After his cousin left a bad tip, this man made things right

Published

Food Service is Going Green

Published

Chipotle banishes GMO foods from its menu

Published May 5, 2015

Roll Call – The Top Hamburgers of America

Published

Giving Thanks to the Back of House

Published

How to protect customers who use mobile payments

Published May 4, 2015

The March performance index shows restaurants are right on track

Published

Funny Restaurant Names Full of Puns

Published

Female chefs are cooking up a storm in commercial kitchens

Published May 1, 2015

The public demands more seafood and vegetarian options

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