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Published May 29, 2017

Why Farm Burger is One to Watch

While “farm-to-table” has become a marketing buzzword for restaurants, the proprietors of Farm Burger embody this concept more literally. Partner Jason Mann, formerly of Athens’s Farm 255, opened Farm Burger with George Frangos with the goal of providing premium, grass-fed burgers typically sold in restaurants for up to twenty dollars at a more accessible price […]

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Free burgers prove costly for Shake Shack

So, starting, oh, right about now, a Shake Shack truck will be outside the Stock Exchange (that’s at 11 Wall Street, fyi), giving away sausage, egg, and cheese sandwiches (that’s right, the elusive Shack breakfast sandwich, usually only found at Grand Central and JFK). At 11 a.m., they’ll switch over to giving away free burgers, […]

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Smallcakes Growth Is Influenced by Its Creative Menu Offering!

Smallcakes, a cupcake business, has expanded significantly in the past three years. Some of their innovative methods include a cupcake infused ice cream and the cupcake smash which mashes cupcake infused ice cream with cupcakes. The company has expanded to over 160 locations including international markets like Dubai and Saudi Arabia. Smallcakes was one of […]

Published May 26, 2017

Operators brew business with coffee-and-beer bars

Coffee and beer bars are becoming more popular, with more establishments opening all over the country. The establishments offer services to different crowds of people that can come all day long, creating steady business. The bars are often a unique attraction that caters to the neighborhood they are in offering quality beverages and service. Patrons […]

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100 Best Brunch Restaurants in America for 2017

Make the most of your weekend by enjoying an incredible brunch. We’ve rounded up the best restaurants for brunch in cities across America where you can indulge in eggs Benedict and other traditional dishes. Mimosas, anyone? Nutella french toast, blue crab omelets and build-your-own Bloody Marys are just a few of the temptations to be […]

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Boost between-meal business with beverages

Foodservice operators can build sales by leveraging the upswing in snacking by providing beverage options to the snacking population. Healthy and unusual drinks can entice consumers to buy as a snack, to add to a snack, or to add to a meal. Some options include smoothies, juices, yogurts and kefir. Self-service options increase sales as […]

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Could Customization Disappear from Fast Casual?

For many years people have enjoyed the customization options at fast casual restaurants, from sandwich shops to tacos. This approach was the topic of the educational event Disrupting Fast Casual. Attendees were tasked with finding new ideas to refresh old tried and true concepts. Some of them said that the customization was past its prime […]

Published May 25, 2017

8 themed meals that capture diners

Do you want to do something unique with your dinner? How about a themed meal? Many people are adding themes to their meals, and the results are absolutely phenomenal. If you want to capture the essence of your dinner and take it to the next level, why not plan a themed meal, too? You can […]

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The Burlington Restaurant switches to four-day working week

The Burlington restaurant at the Devonshire Arms Hotal and Spa has changed the structure of chefs’ work week in response to the upcoming departure of head chef Paul Evans, as well as industry wide concerns about work/life balance among workers. Recent studies have shown that kitchen workers regularly work more than 50 hours per week. […]

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Peet’s Coffee Unveils Lineup Inspired by San Francisco’s Fog

Pete’s Coffee, known for it’s craft coffees, is launching a summer line of cold brewed coffees inspired by San Francisco’s notorious fog. The coffees are light and refreshing, the line includes the Cold Brew Fog coffee, Cold Brew Fog latte and a cold brew minty beverage called the Mojito Black Tie. The company wants to […]

Monthly Archives: May 2017

Published May 29, 2017

Why Farm Burger is One to Watch

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Free burgers prove costly for Shake Shack

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Smallcakes Growth Is Influenced by Its Creative Menu Offering!

Published May 26, 2017

Operators brew business with coffee-and-beer bars

Published

100 Best Brunch Restaurants in America for 2017

Published

Boost between-meal business with beverages

Published

Could Customization Disappear from Fast Casual?

Published May 25, 2017

8 themed meals that capture diners

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The Burlington Restaurant switches to four-day working week

Published

Peet’s Coffee Unveils Lineup Inspired by San Francisco’s Fog

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