These days, a majority of customers are learning to live as conscious global citizens. This means that it is normal for them to be concerned with financially supporting places that are also conscious of being sustainable, eco-friendly, and source from local ingredients.

Some restaurants on the cusp of change have grasped this and are altering their spaces to meet these needs. If you are looking for inspiration on how to become more eco-friendly, read this article today!

Read the full article here: http://nrn.com/sustainability/just-salad-unveils-new-eco-friendly-design

Ceviche is a lovely dish that is best for the warmer months of the year. It can taste like shrimp mixed with a fresh blend of chopped vegetables and spices, somewhat like a seafood salsa.

This cool and healthy salad can be the perfect addition to your menu in the appetizer section, but be sure to personalize your Ceviche to keep people coming back for more! If you are looking for a great addition to your summer menu, read this article today!

Read the full article here: http://restaurant-hospitality.com/food-trends/9-inspired-variations-ceviche

Sometimes it can get a little scary thinking about changing up your menu. Menus take a lot of time to craft and it can be a challenge to reconceive a menu that reflects the new direction of your restaurant.

Even larger chains face this challenge when they are trying to create a new items to add to a history of long menus. Burger King has now reinvented its menu again with a creation of Mac’ n Cheetos. If you are looking for inspiration on how to get creative with food, check out this article today.

Read the full article here: http://nrn.com/quick-service/burger-king-charts-own-course-mac-n-cheetos

We all know what it’s like to cater to that customer. They come in ten minutes before closing with a huge number of patrons and a complicated order. Then they try to bargain their way into free food and probably won’t leave an accurate tip to reflect your service.

While they may make you want to scream, you can commiserate with this article by a waiter who has dealt with similar challenges. If you are looking for a great way to laugh at this shared experience, check out this article today!

Read the full article here: http://www.dinnersfromhell.com/2016/06/customer-demands-free-food/

Every waiter, waitress, hostess, and chef understands this feeling. It is late at night and you are starting to cash out your register and count your tips. If you are in the back of house, you are taking order of inventory and starting to clean pots and pans.

Then, all of a sudden, a group of customers come, about 10 minutes before you are about to close. If you are looking for commiseration about late night customers, check out this article today!

Read the full article here: http://www.dinnersfromhell.com/2016/06/advice-for-late-night-diners/

What turns a normal restaurant franchise into a beloved brand? Besides having great food, a lot of great revenue, and prime locations, beloved brand have a separate “it” factor that allows them to thrive no matter what hardships.

That special factor oftentimes is a relation to your customers. Many beloved brands find ways to give back and connect with their communities. If you are looking for ideas of how to connect with customers in a meaningful way, read this article for inspiration.

Read the full article here: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/burger-king-awards-3-million-scholarships

One of the most popular chicken fast food restaurants, Chick Fil A, has managed to always keep a lighthearted air with its use of cows celebrating patrons who eat chicken.

While these cows have grown to become lovable symbols, the restaurant chain has also found ways to incorporate more fun by rewarding customers who dress like cows! If you are looking for inspiration on how to add more fun into your restaurant, read this article today!

Read the full article here: http://www.restaurantnews.com/save-the-date-chick-fil-a-offers-free-food-to-cow-clad-customers-on-cow-appreciation-day-july-12/