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Published June 21, 2017

3 tech trends in training

This article discusses three different technology tools that can be used to train younger, newer employees in order to engage them. This first is micro-learning, which is using mini training sessions in particular skills. The second is gamification, which is adding gaming components to training and learning. The third is augmented reality, where technology is […]

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Fast-casual chains are getting squeezed

Recent reports show declines in revenues for fast-casual dining restaurants. Examples of fast-casual dining include Panera Bread, Co., Chipotle, and Habit. Fast-casual dining has been popular in recent years as alternatives to traditional fast food restaurants. However, recent improvements to traditional fast food menus have siphoned off customers from fast-casual dining. The recent tug of […]

Published June 20, 2017

The latest in tech: Scheduling, delivery and automation

Scheduling, automation, and delivery were leading topics at this year’s NRA Show, which took place from May 20-23 in Chicago. GrubHub, a leading food delivery company, announced a partnership with Oracle Hospitality that allows restaurants to manage deliveries through one device, streamlining the process. In addition, Toast unveiled a new takeout and delivery feature and […]

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How Fast Food Brands Can Build Lasting Digital Campaigns

Most companies are making the transition to digital, but it can be tricky if not done properly. It is shown through various examples that staying true to your companies core assets will drive consumers in. Arby’s was a clear example of this by changing their slogan and showing who they truly are as a company. […]

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Sunday service: How London restaurants are rethinking weekends

London restaurants are changing the way people plan to spend their weekends. While during most days of the week you may go to a restaurant and see items from all over the world, like raw fish dishes from Asia. Some restaurants are changing the way Sunday meals are though of in London. Now you walk […]

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Iced coffee heats up

Iced Coffee sales are on the rise due to the warmer weather. Companies should be taking advantage of this rising trend. Customers enjoy having a variety of flavors and styles to choose from. Advertising that you use fresh brewed coffee is another great way to charge a little extra for the drinks. Todays demographic is […]

Published June 19, 2017

Tweet What You Eat: Diners and Restaurateurs Embrace the ‘Food Selfie,’ Online Ordering and the Fight Against Food Waste

This article seemed to summarize a study conducted by the American Express Restaurant Trade Survey. The article covers three generations, the baby boomers, Gen-Exers, and Millenials, and the habits that these specific groups of people have when dining at a restaurant. First the article discusses that Millenials are more likely to order food out and […]

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5 trending takes on all-day breakfast

Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day, not just because it starts you off on the right foot, but now because a large number of people are willing to eat breakfast foods at anytime, rather than just in the morning. To meet this newfound demand for breakfast food, restaurants are going against […]

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Spicing up seafood

Seafood is a hot menu item in restaurants across the US at the moment, and among seafood dishes those with a spicy component are really “heating up” menus. Certain fishes pair better than others with spicy stuff, mild flavored fish are not as heat friendly, where as medium and stronger flavored fish go much better […]

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How manufacturer insights can benefit retail foodservice

Although the Great Recession of 2008 has continued to have a drastic effect on restaurants and food-service businesses, it has also stimulated the rise of restaurants that put more thought into how they present and market their food. Companies like Kwik Trip and Sobeys are learning to budget how and where they buy the food […]

Monthly Archives: June 2017

Published June 21, 2017

3 tech trends in training

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Fast-casual chains are getting squeezed

Published June 20, 2017

The latest in tech: Scheduling, delivery and automation

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How Fast Food Brands Can Build Lasting Digital Campaigns

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Sunday service: How London restaurants are rethinking weekends

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Iced coffee heats up

Published June 19, 2017

Tweet What You Eat: Diners and Restaurateurs Embrace the ‘Food Selfie,’ Online Ordering and the Fight Against Food Waste

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5 trending takes on all-day breakfast

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Spicing up seafood

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How manufacturer insights can benefit retail foodservice

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