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Published June 30, 2015

Could your restaurant benefit from some Asian influence?

Food innovators and restaurants alike are interested in adding more Asian flavors to the mix. Whether or not your restaurant’s concept works with Asian cuisine is irrelevant since many Asian flavors are already part of our culture. Just look at Sriracha! This article from FSR Magazine describes how this trend is impacting the food service […]

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Hilarious Food Service Initiations

When you work at a restaurant you become part of a team, a family of sorts. You learn a lot from each other, too. Sometimes seasoned staff like to play a few initiation tricks on new hires, but it’s all in good fun. It’s how they say “welcome aboard!”

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Tackling food waste problems by donating extra food

Food waste is a hot button issue, and restaurants are doing their part to combat it. Statistics from the Environmental Protection Agency show that 40% of food in America goes uneaten while one person goes hungry for every six. Some restaurants believe this needs to change and are donating excess food to charities. Read the […]

Published June 29, 2015

Increase kitchen efficiency and save money with this new filter

Water heating costs represent a big portion of restaurant operating costs. New technology has been implemented in EcoThermal Filters by Next Step Living that captures waste heat and uses it to preheat water, which could save you thousands of dollars each year as well as reduce your carbon footprint. You may also be eligible to […]

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Do you have a healthy selection of beverages at your restaurant?

One of the biggest trends in food right now is the Millennial movement toward healthier options. Many consumers are ditching sugary, carbonated beverages in favor of more healthful alternatives like tea, natural fruit-based drinks, and even flavored water.

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How to hire Millennials

Millennials are having a huge influence in the world as we know it, and that includes food service both inside and out. When it comes to hiring tech savvy Millennials, restaurants have to be just as savvy. This article from FoodService Director offers some ideas and tactics for hiring staff from this diverse group. Read […]

Published June 26, 2015

Effective strategies for creating limited time offers

In order to get customers excited about your menu offerings, you need to get creative. Limited time offers (LTOs) can draw them through your doors when used strategically. This article from Nation’s Restaurant news offers a LTO ideas that are sure to grab some attention, such as seasonal promotions, special events, and partnerships. Read the […]

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How to Engage Employees in Your Energy Plan

Restaurants are major energy hogs, more than many other types of commercial buildings. The cost of cooking, heating water, keeping food cold, and lighting adds up quickly. There are many benefits to pursuing energy efficiency in your restaurant, and many strategies you can try. Your staff can (and should) help!

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America’s top favorite foods

While Millennials are seeking healthy flavor adventures and baby boomers are enjoying a home-cooked style comeback, there are certain restaurant items that Americans simply can’t get enough of. This article at Shiftgig lists six menu staples that seem to be in demand no matter what, including pizza, burgers, sandwiches, chicken tenders, salads and soup, and […]

Published June 25, 2015

Yelp is the new “mystery shopper”

The online review website Yelp has changed the way restaurants manage employees, especially servers. While “mystery shoppers” are still used by larger restaurants and chains to assess staff, all customers are potential Yelp reviewers and small restaurants are more heavily affected by negative reviews. In this article from Server Not Servant, Joshua Sperber discusses how […]

Monthly Archives: June 2015

Published June 30, 2015

Could your restaurant benefit from some Asian influence?

Published

Hilarious Food Service Initiations

Published

Tackling food waste problems by donating extra food

Published June 29, 2015

Increase kitchen efficiency and save money with this new filter

Published

Do you have a healthy selection of beverages at your restaurant?

Published

How to hire Millennials

Published June 26, 2015

Effective strategies for creating limited time offers

Published

How to Engage Employees in Your Energy Plan

Published

America’s top favorite foods

Published June 25, 2015

Yelp is the new “mystery shopper”

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