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Published December 22, 2016

Legalized marijuana could dilute drinks sales

While the economic benefits of recreational marijuana have been repeatedly covered in media, the economic pitfalls have been largely ignored. The author documents the red tape that surrounds public establishments that want to “serve” cannabis treats to their clientele, as well as notes the other business effects of legalization, such as a negative impact on […]

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Sweet, boozy and premium touches spruce up menus

Creatively using ingredients will keep customers engaged. Chefs are doing this and thanks to adventurous diners, restaurants have a ready audience for this. Wendys has introduced the new Truffle Bacon Cheeseburger to its customers. The fungus that is found in most high-end eateries is in both truffle aïoli and truffle Parmesan cheese. Sweet, boozy and […]

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Bookatable launches restaurant music festival to explore food-music link

When eating, we are using only a couple of our senses, touch and taste. A professor at the University of Oxford is pairing up with the Musical Menus Festival to prove that integrating hearing into this experience can heighten the enjoyment of food even more. They are working to pair music with specific menus from […]

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Why casual-dining restaurants should close thousands of units

Casual-dining restaurants have seen declining sales and traffic for a decade now, and as a result, there are fewer of them. The segment’s share of the supply of restaurants in the U.S. has shrunk since 2007, according to BMO Capital Markets analyst Andrew Strelzik. Yet there are still too many locations. Strelzik estimates the market […]

Published December 21, 2016

Upserve Launches First EMV Solution Designed for Restaurants

The credit card industry, combating fraudulent activities like skimming and cloning, began issuing cards with dynamic EMV chips, which are nearly impossible to replicate. First rolled out in Europe, these cards were issued in earnest in the US late last year, resulting in a safer system for consumers. This change also impacted how liability for […]

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Safeguard Your Restaurant with the Dormont Safety System

When you think about restaurants, what are the first few things to come to mind? Food is almost definitely the first. That’s probably followed by thinking about a night out, what the inside of the restaurant will be like, and… Something completely different if you work in a restaurant (or own one). “Safeguard Your Restaurant […]

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Jim Delligatti, Creator of the Big Mac, Passes Away

Do you love fast food? What about McDonald’s? Even if you’re not the biggest fan of the brand, you can’t deny that it did great (or bad, depending on your views) things for fast food — and got really popular really fast. You almost certainly know what a big mac is. And now the creator […]

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Are We Witnessing the Death of Casual Dining?

Casual-dining chains like Red Lobster and another Darden property, Olive Garden, were all the rage in the 1990s but have faced decreasing traffic in nine out of the past 13 years. After the recession, consumers spent less money, so restaurants offered more promotions and value items. But this didn’t bring back the middle class. Instead, […]

Published December 20, 2016

Trending this week: 9 trends for 2017, 5 ways Trump might impact restaurant labor, more

2016 was an interesting year, and with it coming to an end there are many things that are developing. There is news developing each week, like how Trump may affect restraint labor with his policies, or does restaurant internets have enough bandwidth the be fast and reliable for all its customers. Key Takeaways: As the […]

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Four Things Everyone Should Know About Food Poisoning

Food poisoning is a dangerous disease that effects millions of people every year. It can be contracted through both natural and man-made toxins in food, as well as due to parasites. The symptoms include vomiting, fever, and dizziness, amongst others. In most cases, professional diagnosis is not necessary, but a doctor can confirm the symptoms. […]

Monthly Archives: December 2016

Published December 22, 2016

Legalized marijuana could dilute drinks sales

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Sweet, boozy and premium touches spruce up menus

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Bookatable launches restaurant music festival to explore food-music link

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Why casual-dining restaurants should close thousands of units

Published December 21, 2016

Upserve Launches First EMV Solution Designed for Restaurants

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Safeguard Your Restaurant with the Dormont Safety System

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Jim Delligatti, Creator of the Big Mac, Passes Away

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Are We Witnessing the Death of Casual Dining?

Published December 20, 2016

Trending this week: 9 trends for 2017, 5 ways Trump might impact restaurant labor, more

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Four Things Everyone Should Know About Food Poisoning

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