We all love brunch, who doesn’t? That being said, we’re trying new ideas and bringing a sense of community to the brunch idea. One such theme is, “All eyez On ME” with Tupac Shakur, you get to watch the movie and you can order his favorite meal, fried chicken wings, with some smoked Hennessey hot sauce, what a cool idea!
Also if you have lunch at FARM, you get a view of the farm, outdoors with others, has a community type feel, enjoy!

Key Takeaways:

• By combining flavors and cuisines from breakfast, lunch and dinner, brunch has become a social staple that celebrates relaxation and encourages the expansion of culinary horizons.
• There’s Hash Kitchen, in Scottsdale, Ariz., which serves breakfast lasagna. The dish layers sheets of pasta with Italian sausage ragu, bacon, potato hash, ricotta and mozzarella
• These themes and intriguing culinary combinations garner attention, but the communal atmosphere is what has made brunch a staple.

“While each restaurant has its own formula for a successful brunch program, the foundation for each is the same: Providing a social experience with crave-worthy food keeps the tables full on weekends.”

Read more: http://www.restaurant-hospitality.com/food-trends/finding-success-brunch

Penn Station East Coast Subs President Craig Dunaway discusses ways to stay relevant in the slowing fast-casual dining segment. His strategy for Penn Station East Coast Subs includes:
– Continue to use quality ingredients.
– Keeping the doors open and not closing stores early.
– Keeping enough employees on duty so lines do not get too long.
– Stay involved with schools, churches, and the community in general.
– Do not clean stores prior to closing time. He feels it makes guests unwelcome.

Key Takeaways:

• Increasing business sales should not come at the expense of increasing costs to customers.
• Always set minimum standards for the product’s quality and never deviate.
• Do not reduce your business hours since you are limiting future business opportunities and reducing morale.

“I saw a lot of brands that I guess, for lack of a better term, they cheapened their product”

Read more: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/exclusives/how-survive-fast-casuals-decline