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Published October 22, 2015

Never Spill Drinks Again With Self-Stabilizing Tables

The appropriately-named UK company FLAT has announced the release of a table that uses a patented mechanism to stable and level itself on uneven floors. This table, the “Wellington,” was designed in collaboration with Carlick Contract Furniture and features a heavy-duty wooden base. Multiple “Wellington” tables can also be perfectly aligned when putting them together […]

Published October 21, 2015

Blood Orange Puree Inspires Craft Brewers

Oregon Fruit Products LLC, a company that specializes in shelf-stable fruit purees for brewing and culinary use, has announced that its newest product is a blood orange puree. Blood Oranges are sweet, but they also have a bitter note that makes them great for mixing with hops for brewing. The new product has already been […]

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Company That Owns KFC and Taco Bell Splits in Two

Yum! Brands, which owns three of the word’s most popular restaurant chains, is spinning off its Chinese division as its own publicly traded company. The Chineses Yum! will operate as a franchise of Yum! brands, as will 95 percent of Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC restaurants by 2017.

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5 Ways to Make Servers Love You

Nobody wants to ruin their server’s day, but sometimes it can be hard to imagine what life in a server’s shoes is like if you’ve never done the job before. Some rules of thumb to keep in mind are to make sure you communicate what you want clearly, understand that problems with service aren’t necessarily […]

Published October 20, 2015

HALO Awards Honor Healthy Quick Service Food

The quick service restaurant sector may not have a reputation for serving the healthiest food, but more and more chains have been creating healthy innovations to meet customer demand for nutritious and low-cal menu options. Food News Media is honoring these quick service innovators for contributing to healthy, active lifestyles with the HALO Awards. Submissions […]

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Will Paying for Reservations be a Restaurant Revolution?

Restaurant booking site OpenTable is testing a premium program that allows people to pay an extra fee for hard-to-get reservations. The fee is split between OpenTable and the restaurant. Reservation fees could be a whole new source of revenue for the food service industry.

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8 Tips to Make Sure Every Customer Buys an Appetizer

Restaurant Hospitality has a list of surefire ways for operators to increase appetizer sales. One big strategy they mention is to make appetizers shareable. Guests love to share dining experiences with their friends, so finger-food options like spring rolls or fired oysters that a whole table can pick at are great revenue boosters. Another great […]

Published October 19, 2015

Restaurant Sales Up Almost 4 Percent Since Last Year

Applied Predictive Technologies says that its APT Index of restaurant sales for this September has increased 3.8 percent compared to last September’s Index. Quick service restaurants have done especially well, registering a 5.6 percent increase on the Index. Labor Day Weekend sales are also up compared to last year. The Pope’s visit impacted restaurant spending […]

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Make Wines by the Glass a Winner

A well-constructed wines by the glass list is a wonderful asset for a restaurant to have. Offering wines that complement the restaurant’s overall vibe is a must, and a great way to reinforce an establishment’s personality for customers. Training servers to be knowledgable about wine and handle it properly is essential as well.

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McDonald’s Gives Half a Million for Hispanic College Education

McDonald’s has increased its aid to college-bound Hispanic students to $500,000. The burger chain will now give out five $100,000 scholarships to lucky Latino college seniors. Award recipients are selected for exemplary academics and community involvement, as well as financial need. McDonald’s will also establish an alumni program for previous recipients of the scholarship that […]

Monthly Archives: October 2015

Published October 22, 2015

Never Spill Drinks Again With Self-Stabilizing Tables

Published October 21, 2015

Blood Orange Puree Inspires Craft Brewers

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Company That Owns KFC and Taco Bell Splits in Two

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5 Ways to Make Servers Love You

Published October 20, 2015

HALO Awards Honor Healthy Quick Service Food

Published

Will Paying for Reservations be a Restaurant Revolution?

Published

8 Tips to Make Sure Every Customer Buys an Appetizer

Published October 19, 2015

Restaurant Sales Up Almost 4 Percent Since Last Year

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Make Wines by the Glass a Winner

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McDonald’s Gives Half a Million for Hispanic College Education

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