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Published June 22, 2015

A push for restaurants to embrace technology

Technology is more important to restaurants now than ever before, but many are still slow to make full use of what’s being offered. This article from Fast Casual discusses studies that reveal consumer thoughts toward technology in restaurants. Millennials are seeking tech savvy restaurants, and fast casual establishments are seeing the highest ratings when it […]

Published June 19, 2015

What bartending is really like

A good bartender has a certain set of skills that make them really interesting people. Not only can they mix a perfect cocktail, but they also tend to be entertainers, comedians, and psychologists on the side – or at least they play the role! This article from Shiftgig takes a look at what bartenders do […]

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Finding the Right Restaurant Equipment Supplier

Purchasing equipment for your restaurant comes with some important considerations. You have an operating budget that limits what you can get, and you need to make sure you have all your bases covered. Choosing a specialty restaurant equipment supplier will help you get what you need so you’re ready for opening day!

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Fingerprint readers can increase POS security in your restaurant

Your POS machine is an important piece of restaurant equipment, but in the wrong hands disaster can strike. Your customers want to know their information is safe with you, and you want to make sure your employees stay honest. Togo’s recently added fingerprint readers to their POS systems to combat fraud and theft. Could your […]

Published June 18, 2015

A practical book for restaurants concerning intellectual property

Intellectual property might be something you’ve heard about in passing but never given much thought to, but the issues surrounding it absolutely apply to food service businesses. In his new book, Andrei Mincov offers practical, useful information on how to protect your restaurant’s intellectual property, including your website, marketing materials, recipes, and more! Read the […]

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Which is more appropriate: Guest or Customer?

If you work in a family restaurant, quick service, or fast casual establishment, you probably serve customers. If you work in an upscale restaurant with tablecloths and a fine selection of wine, you likely serve guests. Why the distinction?

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You need a good baking brush for your bread rolls

If you make and serve baked goods in your eatery, you’re probably familiar with baking (pastry) brushes. They’re typically used to spread a butter glaze on bread dough to give it an attractive golden, crispy crust and maintain a soft interior. This article from the Back Burner at eTundra describes baking brush options and the […]

Published June 17, 2015

Restaurants are vulnerable to ‘dirty’ reviews

Your food is incredible, your staff is friendly, and the service is speedy… but if your floors are filthy, the rest doesn’t matter. A recent Harris Poll showed that 75 percent of respondents would not go to a restaurant with negative reviews stating it was unclean. If you haven’t given your restaurant a thorough spring […]

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Why You Should Offer Iced Tea in Your Restaurant

If your restaurant doesn’t yet offer iced tea, now is a good time to start. Americans are moving away from fizzy, sugar-loaded sodas in favor of healthier options. Millennials especially are interested in tea, even more than coffee.

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We’re living in the future – 3D food printing a reality!

When I first heard of 3D food printing, I immediately thought of the crazy food producing robot in the animated movie Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, but it’s not as farfetched as you might think. Natural Machines business owner Lynette Kucsma created the Foodini, a machine that can assemble food for you! Could this […]

Monthly Archives: June 2015

Published June 22, 2015

A push for restaurants to embrace technology

Published June 19, 2015

What bartending is really like

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Finding the Right Restaurant Equipment Supplier

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Fingerprint readers can increase POS security in your restaurant

Published June 18, 2015

A practical book for restaurants concerning intellectual property

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Which is more appropriate: Guest or Customer?

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You need a good baking brush for your bread rolls

Published June 17, 2015

Restaurants are vulnerable to ‘dirty’ reviews

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Why You Should Offer Iced Tea in Your Restaurant

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We’re living in the future – 3D food printing a reality!

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