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Published July 10, 2017

How to Reach Diners with Social Media Ad Targeting

In 2016, over 50% of US restaurant IT-decision makers claimed they would devote their funds into technology that would improve customer relations. Diners have desired convenience and customization in the recent years and restaurants are aiming to provide faster service and many different products. Restaurants have been using social media advertising to attract wider and […]

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Flavor of the Week: Sunchoke brings elegance to menus

The flavor of the week is sunchoke. Sunchoke is in the inception part of the adaption cycle of a menu. It is found in about one percent of menus in the country and is up 68 percent over just the past four years. The highest awareness of the the sunchoke is in millenials, with 28 […]

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Data: Self-care main motivator for snacking

Having a stressful life and having a snack as a treat has lead to higher amounts of snacking. About 50 percent of Americans snack as a treat and a quarter of the population use snacks to relieve stress. The amount of people snacking has increased five percent in just two years. Many snacking people say […]

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Chefs bring surf-and-turf up to date

Seafood and turf make an interesting appearance. From lobsters to mussels to scallops and more. They’re combined with delicacies that range from pork belly to salami, duck and chorizo to create mouthwatering recipes. In various cities: Inns, diners, hole-in-the wall cafes, restaurants and different locales from San Diego to Washington, you name it, all kinds […]

Published July 7, 2017

To franchise or not to franchise?

Here are some tips on knowing how and when your restaurant is ready to become a franchise. It is important to know how to move forward in looking to become a franchised company. First when looking for a partner it is important to know that it is best to find a partner with experience in […]

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A primer on tiki culture

What is Tiki culture? Its a way for bars and restaurants to promote the culture of the south pacific/tropical islands where these products originated. The drinks, usually the main attraction, come in various assortments, mostly sweet and very tasty. A true tiki bar would have robotic birds, the steaminess atmostphere of the jungle, the pounding […]

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7 Survival Tips for Fast Casual Operators

Here are some great tips to make life as a operator of a fast service restaurant. Always maintain the faith to the core of the company and remain focused with a passion for service. Also be sure that you are able to keep the customers engaged with the experience. Always aim to exceed the expectations […]

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U.S. Restaurants Projected to Add 490,000 Seasonal Jobs This Summer

The restaurant industry is a major contributor for jobs in America and is always adding more with seasonal job offers for the busy months. This summer alone, the industry is expected to add almost half a million jobs to the market. Although the number of jobs is a very large number, it is down from […]

Published July 6, 2017

5 key metrics to running a profitable restaurant

Running a restaurant is not an easy job, but there are five key factors that can make it profitable. First, the owner or manager should keep track of the restaurant’s historical sales trends, daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually. This will tell you how things are going and what needs to be changed. Especially, what’s […]

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5 Food Trends to Put on Your Menu

When there is a new trend, ensuring that your business is a part of the excitement helps create more profit and excitement. If you are operating a food service business, the following five food trends are ideas that you should get in on like so many others. With the addition of these trends, you can […]

Monthly Archives: July 2017

Published July 10, 2017

How to Reach Diners with Social Media Ad Targeting

Published

Flavor of the Week: Sunchoke brings elegance to menus

Published

Data: Self-care main motivator for snacking

Published

Chefs bring surf-and-turf up to date

Published July 7, 2017

To franchise or not to franchise?

Published

A primer on tiki culture

Published

7 Survival Tips for Fast Casual Operators

Published

U.S. Restaurants Projected to Add 490,000 Seasonal Jobs This Summer

Published July 6, 2017

5 key metrics to running a profitable restaurant

Published

5 Food Trends to Put on Your Menu

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