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Published August 21, 2015

Fully Automated Restaurants May Be Closer Than We Think

It seems that everything these days is done by a computer, mobile device or other machine, but are we ready for fully automated dining experiences? This post looks at the issue of robots taking over human roles at restaurants due to potentially increasing labor costs.

Published August 20, 2015

Meet Your Customers’ Needs With Big Data

What if, rather than reacting to your customers’ needs, you were able to anticipate their needs and meet them instead? Beacon technologies like geo-location and foot traffic information are making that possible.

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It’s Time to Step Up Your Burger Game

According to recent data, a quarter of Americans eat a hamburger on any given day, but is your restaurant menu catering to these burger cravings? This post from Restaurant Hospitality suggests that if fast casual restaurants want to stay at the top of their game, they should improve their burger offerings to satisfy Americans’ hunger […]

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Want a Sandwich With Your Rideshare? No Problem

Uber may frequently be in hot water over their corporate policies regarding their ridesharing service, but their newest venture will likely leave a sweeter taste in people’s mouths. This post from Forbes details the company’s newest offering, UberEats, that will experiment with delivering lunches to people in downtown San Francisco in addition to offering rides […]

Published August 19, 2015

Get On Board With These Sandwich Trends

Are the sandwiches on your menu on trend? If you’ve updated sandwich classics with inventive and locally sourced ingredients, keep a focus on healthy components, and experiment with bold flavors, there’s a good chance they are. This post from Fast Casual explains how the usual turkey club or chicken parmesan sandwiches just don’t cut it […]

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Where Are All the Independent Restaurants Going?

Even though Americans are increasingly eating out versus cooking their own meals at home, it appears that independent restaurants aren’t seeing the same level of success from these increasing sales as national chain restaurants are. This post from Restaurant Hospitality explores the decrease in independent restaurant locations, and the effect this could have on the […]

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Waste Not, Want Not: How to Decrease Restaurant Waste

Think zero waste is an unrealistic and unattainable goal for restaurants? Take a look at this Missouri-based pizza chain and think again! Their restaurant locations are as sustainable as can be, and boast zero waste.

Published August 18, 2015

Foodservice Jobs Continue to Grow in 2015

If you’re worried about the stability of the foodservice industry, fret not. A recent study shows that restaurant jobs have continued to increase in the first half of 2015, and that the trend is expected to continue.

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Why National Chains Need to Stay Local

One of the most comforting aspects of visiting a chain restaurant is the certainty that a store location in California will look, feel and taste very much like a store location in New York. But it turns out that this nationwide consistency can actually do more harm than good for national chains. This post from […]

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Open a Restaurant Here for the Best Chance of Success

Opening a restaurant in today’s economy is certainly a challenge with many uncertainties, but there are some cities where the likelihood of restaurant success is higher than in others. This post from Nerd Wallet lists some of the cities where new restaurants have the best chance of surviving. There are a number of Texas cities […]

Monthly Archives: August 2015

Published August 21, 2015

Fully Automated Restaurants May Be Closer Than We Think

Published August 20, 2015

Meet Your Customers’ Needs With Big Data

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It’s Time to Step Up Your Burger Game

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Want a Sandwich With Your Rideshare? No Problem

Published August 19, 2015

Get On Board With These Sandwich Trends

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Where Are All the Independent Restaurants Going?

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Waste Not, Want Not: How to Decrease Restaurant Waste

Published August 18, 2015

Foodservice Jobs Continue to Grow in 2015

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Why National Chains Need to Stay Local

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Open a Restaurant Here for the Best Chance of Success

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