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Published May 8, 2017

4 recent sustainability moves

New ways to reduce food waste.Some colleges and companies are implementing new easy ways to reuse and reduce waste such as reusable mugs, to-go containers, and working with vendors to reduce packaging. Other schools are weighing all the food that is being thrown out in the dining halls. These people are working together to draw […]

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Adapting authenticity in Three Sisters Salad

Patrick McElroy, the campus executive chef at St. Louis’ Washington University, with the support of the American Indian Student Association has brought Native American dishes to campus. He worked with the founder of the Native American Culinary Association, and together they adapted the recipes to be more nutritious and easily prepared, but kept the authenticity […]

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5 ways to improve your onboarding process

People often tend to make quick decisions, and as society moves toward instant gratification through electronics and devices, this type of decision making is even more prevalent. The job market now is favoring those who are seeking employment, and many employers are hiring at a faster rate. Fore these hiring employers it is important to […]

Published May 5, 2017

5 ways to build a brunch trade

Breakfast offered all day is an expensive venture for many restaurants and is the main reason why these types of offerings are relegated to Sunday brunch times. New research however is finding a rise in brunch goers on Saturday’s as well. So for restaurants that want to build a brunch following they need to create […]

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How Mindful Eating is Driving Quick Service

It is very difficult to follow dietitians instructions and be on a food provided by the dietitian. Everyday life is changing so vastly that trends of eating is changing every minutes. In this situation a mindful eating is the solution of all the issues we are facing day to day. Mindful eating pattern has everything […]

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2017 c-store and retail census: At your service

When it comes to dining, coffee is still king. Coffee shops not only are the largest part of the field today, but are expected to be the fastest growing section over the next two years. Food carts, while a small portion of market today, are projected to be one of the fastest growers over the […]

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Local Restaurant Referral App Promotes Word-of-Mouth

Being in the restaurant business is hard work. There is so much competition. If your kitchen has a bad night and people don’t like your food they may never be back. Not only that but they won’t recommend you or worse they will specifically say negative things. There is a local restaurant APP that is […]

Published May 4, 2017

Restaurant Loyalty: Respect is Earned, Honesty is Appreciated, Trust is Gained and Loyalty is RETURNED – By Eliott Simcock

Loyalty programs for repeat customers and other similar type incentives can help to gain market advantage. Proving your loyalty, honesty and appreciation for your customers gets them to consistently come to you with their business. The next step is getting this loyal customer base to not only bring repeat business but in effect, use them […]

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Happy hour pays off for bar operators, data finds

Happy hour is a common tactic used by bars to get more business. It turns out that happy hour promotions actually do bring in more revenue. The company Cake conducted a study that compared bars with happy hours vs. bars without it. Bars with happy hours had more transactions than those without and had more […]

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The art of winning and retaining staffers’ trust

Any positive relationship is built on trust. This also has to do with employer and employee bonds. A study published by the Harvard Business review states that employees who trust their bosses face 74% less stress, 106% more energy at work, 50% higher productivity, 13% fewer sick days, and 76% more engagement. Here are some […]

Monthly Archives: May 2017

Published May 8, 2017

4 recent sustainability moves

Published

Adapting authenticity in Three Sisters Salad

Published

5 ways to improve your onboarding process

Published May 5, 2017

5 ways to build a brunch trade

Published

How Mindful Eating is Driving Quick Service

Published

2017 c-store and retail census: At your service

Published

Local Restaurant Referral App Promotes Word-of-Mouth

Published May 4, 2017

Restaurant Loyalty: Respect is Earned, Honesty is Appreciated, Trust is Gained and Loyalty is RETURNED – By Eliott Simcock

Published

Happy hour pays off for bar operators, data finds

Published

The art of winning and retaining staffers’ trust

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