Food for thought: what is it like on the other side of the restaurant order pad? We all can tell horror stories of less than ideal restaurant experiences. Hearing the story from the wait person’s angle can be eye-opening.

We have probably been the patron in a hurry at the restaurant, with a genuine need to be in and out within 45 minutes. But here is how that scenario looks from the other side. Worth the read, and entertaining too!

“We’re in a Hurry”

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Seasonal bagels are always fun. They not only take advantage of seasonal events (holidays) but they offer the opportunity to showcase seasonal vegtables and flavors in new and different ways. Brueggers is doing just that this year with several new menu options which include a Mediterranean Sunrise bagel sandwich and Whipped Blueberry Green Cream Cheese and Greek Yogart spread and its season Red, White and Blue colored bagels.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bruegger’s Bagels launched its new summer menu, adding two flavorful new menu items and bringing back seasonal favorites to the classic Bruegger’s Bagels menu.
  • The summer menu will be available through September 13 at participating locations.
  • Bruegger’s Bagels is also celebrating Independence Day by offering its annual red, white and blue bagels.

“The summer menu will be available through September 13 at participating locations.”

https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/brueggers-serves-patriotic-bagels-summer-specials?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+QSRmagazine+%28QSR+magazine%29

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Franchises are complex business, simultaneously belonging to you and unable to belong to you, and they come with distinct challenges. Starting or growing a new business is scary, but if you want to take your franchise as far as possible you need to be committed. Christina Delk, entrepreneurial professor at Rollins College has five tips that will help you.

5 strategies for franchise success over the long haul

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Who doesn’t love cookies? Who doesn’t love cookies in the middle of the night? Who doesn’t love the idea of being able to get cookies whenever they want, freshly baked. Such a business exists and its called Insomnia Cookies. Started in 2004 from an dorm kitchen the business is now expected to open 30-40 physical locations per year in addition to its online business.

Key Takeaways:

  • Insomnia Cookies is a rapidly growing chain of 92 units near college campuses and in urban areas across the country.
  • Insomnia Cookies sells a number of traditional cookies, like chocolate chunk, sugar, M&M’s and Snickerdoodle, as well as deluxe cookies such as Triple Chocolate Chunk and S’mores.
  • The chain now also sells ice cream with a selection of toppings, ice cream sandwiches with cookies and brownies, or cookies à la mode.

““It’s a very, very good cookie,””

http://nrn.com/emerging-chains/insomnia-cookies-delivers-late-night-sweet-tooth

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