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Published June 5, 2015

If you break a dish, should you pay for it?

You can be the most careful, cautious server on earth, but accidents happen to everyone. Your shoe catches on the floor and a plate drops from your hand, shattering when it hits the hard tile. You broke the plate, but should you be required to pay for it?

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Is gluten-free here for good?

Going gluten free is a trend that’s spreading across the country, and it has a lot of people in food service speculating as to how it’s going to change the landscape. Americans believe gluten-free food is healthy and desirable, and restaurants from burger chains to pizza parlors are including gluten-free options in their menus. Read […]

Published June 4, 2015

Automated technology to increase restaurant efficiency

Technology makes our lives easier, and that’s definitely true of automated IT technology. This article from QSR Web explains three ways you can use automation to save money and increase productivity and efficiency. Using cloud resources, automating employee processes, and streamlining reporting can make a positive difference. Read the full article here: 3 ways restaurants […]

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How to make your restaurant more sustainable

Sustainability was a big topic at the 2015 National Restaurant Show. While it’s easy to see why becoming more sustainable and eco-friendly is a good idea (Millennial demand, more efficient, saves money), figuring out how to get started can be challenging. Four things you can start doing include tracking food waste, fix water inefficiencies, start composting, and stop using plastic silverware.

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The tattoo taboo in the workplace

Having artwork permanently emblazoned on your body is extremely popular, with over 40% of American adults sporting ink. The public attitude toward tattoos is changing, but many places still discriminate against potential workers based on visible tattoos, especially in the southeastern U.S. Tattoos seem to be fairly common in food service, though you’re far less […]

Published June 3, 2015

Sustainable practices and how to deal with the water issue

Water is our most precious resource, and getting enough clean water to our largest metropolitan areas is becoming a challenge, especially in areas experiencing drought. This article from QSR discusses the water scarcity issue and suggests a few ways restaurants can address this important area of sustainability. Read the full article here: Does your restaurant […]

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Huge Life Skills Learned Through Serving

The hours are long, the smiles are (sometimes) fake, and the pay is often unpredictable, but working in food service teaches you some huge life lessons that can make a positive impact on your life for years to come.

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Big name brands are ditching artificial flavors

Millennials have made it clear they’re all about getting back to the basics when it comes to their food, and that means no unnatural additives and flavorings. Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Chipotle, Panera Bread and others have been keeping up with the latest trends and purged their menu of the fake stuff. When the big […]

Published June 2, 2015

How to save money with merchant service providers

Most restaurants need the ability to accept credit and debit cards to stay in business, but dealing with merchant service providers can be a pain, and credit card processing is expensive. This article from Fast Casual features a list of things to keep track of to make sure you’re not paying too much, including markups, […]

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Tips for Keeping Yelp Reviews Positive

Reviews have been part of the restaurant scene for ages, and with websites like Yelp, regular diners everywhere are able to share their experiences for the rest of the world to see. Unfortunately the service is a double edged sword, and negative reviews can seriously damage your reputation both online and off.

Monthly Archives: June 2015

Published June 5, 2015

If you break a dish, should you pay for it?

Published

Is gluten-free here for good?

Published June 4, 2015

Automated technology to increase restaurant efficiency

Published

How to make your restaurant more sustainable

Published

The tattoo taboo in the workplace

Published June 3, 2015

Sustainable practices and how to deal with the water issue

Published

Huge Life Skills Learned Through Serving

Published

Big name brands are ditching artificial flavors

Published June 2, 2015

How to save money with merchant service providers

Published

Tips for Keeping Yelp Reviews Positive

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