Published December 16, 2015

Desserts are Following the Lead of Entrees, Emphasizing Health

Desserts are often thought of as the opposite of healthy, indulgences that will have to be worked off with gym time. However, the overall focus on healthy foods in the restaurant industry has begun to influence dessert offerings, with desserts becoming smaller, lighter, and stuffed with superfoods. Trendy fruit like acai berries, mangosteens, and goji […]

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When Designing Your Restaurant, Pay Attention to Sound

You’ve got the perfect tables and chairs. You hired great designers to mold you walls, ceiling, and light fixtures exactly to your needs. You’ve selected the correct flatware and glasses. What’s missing from your restaurant? Sound design! Very few people want to eat in a restaurant that becomes a roaring din when it’s busy, but […]

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Published December 15, 2015

Cosi’s Coming Back

The sandwich and coffee chain Cosi has been enduring slipping sales for much of this year, but it might be turning itself around. Cosi reported an increase in sales of .7 percent for period 11 of this year, with most corporate and franchised markets recording sales growth. The chain has also continued its expansion into […]

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What Glass Ceiling? Women Now Drink as Much as Men

For as long as statistics on the subject have been kept, men in America have drank significantly more alcohol than women. New reports show that women have closed the drinking gender gap significantly over the last decade. Between 2002 and 2012, the number of women who report that they drink alcohol jumped up 45 percent […]

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Kids’ Menus for a New Generation

Designing kids’ menus for your restaurant can be a tricky balancing act between the wants and needs of children, parents, and restaurant operators. After the owners of Dallas-based sandwich chain Which Wich had children, they decided to revamp their kids’ menu to be something they would be proud to serve their own kids. They amped […]

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Published December 14, 2015

5 Tips for a Truly Healthy Menu

If you don’t have a menu for health-conscious customers yet, your missing out on a lot of potential business. Make your menu healthy with whole grains, good fats, and lower salt levels, and make sure to include gluten-free and vegan/vegetarian items.

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McDonald’s All-Day Breakfast is Doing Great

It looks like McDonald’s gambit to improve their sales with all-day breakfast is paying off, at least initially. The NPD Group conducted a receipt harvesting study that concluded that breakfast items contributed to increased lunchtime sales and an influx of new buyers for the restaurant. All-day breakfast also appears to be increasing the amount customers […]

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AB Inbev-SABMiller Beer Merger Attracts Suspicion

Two of the world’s largest beer companies, AB Inbev and SABMiller, are trying to merge into one enormous company. The beer giants say the move will help them expand into new global markets, but US beer fans and lawmakers say that the merger will be bad for American consumers. Right now, the two companies, which […]

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Published December 11, 2015

Break Out the Bubbly Anytime

Sparkling wine is a celebratory beverage in North America, but it’s also a mild and refreshing drink that can be a great everyday tipple. Prosecco, Cava, and Champagne all pair well with casual favorites like burgers and chili, and incorporating them on your menu can bring repeat business.

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Taco Bell Changes the Loyalty Program Game

Taco Bell is unveiling an innovative new loyalty program for its customers called Taco Bell Explore, Season 1. The program breaks the mold of traditional loyalty programs that reward customers for spending money, instead offering rewards for using the Explore App and embodying Taco Bell’s “Living Mas” slogan in social media posts. The app will […]

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