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Published July 25, 2016

Euro 2016: UK pub sales up 26% on opening weekend

In Sophie Witt’s article regarding the wide spread pub sales during Euro 2016 opening weekend, she spoke about the very noticeable rise in drink sales which were reported to be up to 25 percent in some locations. In other locations who had not qualified to the tournament in a long time, they saw a much […]

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Study examines pros, cons of no-tip policy

Recently many restaurants have adopted the no tip policy in which they may add a service charge to a bill or increase the price of menu items in exchange for the tips typically left on the table. There are many pros and cons to businesses thinking about adopting the new policy. Study examines pros, cons […]

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What operators can learn from Disney concepts

What operators can learn from Disney concepts briefly discusses the advantages to treating employees as they would treat their guests and general customer base. While guests can often be rather critical of an establishment and how it is run, they can just as often provide details that could use some remediation. As is shown in […]

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Fast Casual Summit-Interview with Maureen Donahue Chick fil A

Chick-fil-A’s future use of mobile technology and how it starts at the franchisee level are explained by Chick-fil-A’s manager Maureen Donahue. Giving franchisees the a wide range of options and being flexible on requirements is the key to growing the company at all levels. New mobile technology will allow customers to find their local Chick-fil-A’s […]

Published July 24, 2016

Seeking a source of new summer business? Reach out to all those smartphone-addicted travelers

In Shelly Whitehead’s article relating to creating a summer business, she speaks about the mindset of summer traveler such as finding a very good restaurant. In addition to this, she speaks about many travelers agreeing that important accessory during travel is their smartphone and that they often interact with it throughout the day as well […]

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Predicting the future of food trucks

Food trucks are not just for downtown street corners. The future of the noncommercial dining experience is not limited to greasy burgers and fries at a carnival midway. With the flexibility to be anywhere it is needed at any time and to change menu with its venue the mobile food truck is quickly becoming a […]

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Posiflex Launches New POS Touch Screen Terminal for Non-Stop Service

In FSR magazine’s article regarding the release of new pay stations, he speaks of the company Posiflex releasing a new terminal that can adjust into many positions and can be utilized for continuous service. He then talks about some of the specification for the new terminal such as the screen size and memory format. He […]

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Consumers Still Hazy on Healthy and Unhealthy Fats

Healthy and unhealthy fats. As a consumer do you have a clear picture as to which is which? The teachings of the past may be clouding our view of fats. Emiliano Escobedo, executive director of the HassAvocado Board, explains a little bit about findings of a survey of 2000 adults and how well they found […]

Published July 23, 2016

Cold brew coffee heating up the market

That hot cup of coffee could be replaced by something much cooler! Cold brew coffee is now being offered in more locations including the national chain Starbucks. Many smaller coffee houses have offered it but now its going more mainstream. With its smoother taste it is become the fast preference to coffee house goers nation […]

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Survey: Consumers want more seafood in restaurants

Taste trumps health in terms of importance for consumers when asked about why they order seafood when eating out. Grilled seafood is in the highest demand, followed by fried. Taste raises in importance for consumers at fast food establishments. When asked about preferences between wild-caught and farm-raised seafood, consumers generally preferred wild-caught seafood. Survey: Consumers […]

Monthly Archives: July 2016

Published July 25, 2016

Euro 2016: UK pub sales up 26% on opening weekend

Published

Study examines pros, cons of no-tip policy

Published

What operators can learn from Disney concepts

Published

Fast Casual Summit-Interview with Maureen Donahue Chick fil A

Published July 24, 2016

Seeking a source of new summer business? Reach out to all those smartphone-addicted travelers

Published

Predicting the future of food trucks

Published

Posiflex Launches New POS Touch Screen Terminal for Non-Stop Service

Published

Consumers Still Hazy on Healthy and Unhealthy Fats

Published July 23, 2016

Cold brew coffee heating up the market

Published

Survey: Consumers want more seafood in restaurants

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