The Restaurant News online website presents a new article that references and discusses the recent findings about the popular fast food chain Arby’s and it’s increasingly high ratings for a good work environment for women seeking employment. The article discusses the restaurants culture, outlook and mission. Great Place to Work is the organization which is rewarding the business with a certificate of achievement. A Fortune’s 100 ranking is included within the article. Additional links are also included within the text.

Key Takeaways:

• Arby’s may be the best place to work for women and millennials so says “Fortune” Magazine
• The work environment that Arby’s creates is inclusive and equitable to the workforce.
• Sixty percent of Arby’s workers are women and this is the first time it has been on “Fortune’s” list.

“This is the first time Arby’s has been named to the list and follows Arby’s recent announcement of being named by FORTUNE as one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials.”

Read more: http://www.restaurantnews.com/great-place-to-work-and-fortune-name-arbys-one-of-the-best-workplaces-for-women/

New technology promises to be important for every day home owners out there. SMS Marketing has been unveiled and could be useful in various ways. Every day life choices can be made easier with the innovative technology being utilized. Look through the mobile app to find technology that people want to use. That makes it easier to customize innovative technology as people see fit. Consider some of the advantages to the technology now being discussed.

Key Takeaways:

• Waitbusters LLC recently launched their new Digital Diner service, which provides several benefits for restaurants and their customers.
• Digital Diner’s Wait Line Widget allows customers to make reservations and wait in line remotely, from their mobile devices.
• The “Social Media Sharing” feature allows a restaurant to reward customers for sharing each time they use the Digital Diner service.

“Waitbusters Dining has proven its success with its initial pilot partner, The Busy Bee Café in Atlanta, GA. Over a two month period more than 8,000 patrons were seated using Digital Diner, via The Busy Bee Café’s website at http://www.thebusybeecafe.com, without a hitch.”

Read more: http://www.restaurantnews.com/waitbusters-releases-innovative-front-of-house-technology/

Non-traditional venues are the hot new lucrative business model. Novelty and ingenuity fuel these profit-filled endeavors, and customers are eating it up. Starting out with a low-cost option allows entrepreneurs to branch out and try something new without the risk of a large investment, but it isn’t all fun and games. New practices bring with them new challenges. Is it worth it? Business owners weigh in on the creative highs and costly lows of their unusual choices.

Key Takeaways:

• Rising Roll Gourmet Cafe, a chain of fast casual restaurants had succeeded by locating 16 of its 19 locations at nontraditional venues such as office complexes.
• Restaurants which operate in both outdoor market and traditional brick-and-mortar venues benefit from cross-training their employees to work in both types of locations.
• Offbeat locations for quick-service restaurants include public food markets, universities, and airports.

“Despite the inconsistent traffic, nontraditional venues have proved to be useful business incubators for new quick-service concepts. Just ask the leaders of brands that eschewed the standard growth method by launching in food markets, airports, universities, and other offbeat locations.”

Read more: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/competition/nontraditional-venues-pave-way-future-growth

Although the restaurant industry in general is on the decline, Del Taco has the recipe for success. The reason why includes a menu building strategy that emphasizes premium items, quick and simple ordering, and an emphasis on fresh ingredients and selections. They also have a popular value menu. They carefully analyze all aspects of their business and menu, emphasizing those items and strategies that are most successful, including high profit soft drinks, popular value items, and uncluttered, easy to read selections.

Key Takeaways:

• Recently, sales and traffic in the restaurant industry have fallen drastically.
• Despite a struggling industry, the Del-Taco Mexican-American quick serve chain has experienced positive growth.
• Del-Taco’s success has been attributed to using a well-defined menu which optimizes customer service and ordering.

“The restaurant industry is suffering through one its roughest periods in recent memory.”

Read more: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/outside-insights/menu-strategy-spurring-del-tacos-success

Although the restaurant business has recently taken an array of hits in regards to their ability to keep up with innovations and changing trends in the global digital age, The Ivy Collection is one that has remained prominent and luxurious in their attempt to provide a unique and one of a kind experience to their customers. This includes a deep understanding of what their diners desire when entering their stores, and ensures that their customers leave their facilities with an unforgettable experience that is unmatched by any of their competitors in the area.

Key Takeaways:

• Cafe culture has proven to be popular among guests at a restaurant. Patrons can show their support for the restaurant brand as well.
• People want to see the restaurant continue to succeed in ways that surprise many. That has helped the restaurant brand attain new recognition among many people.
• Attaining an iconic status has never been easy for restaurant teams out there. But the right selection of food and status can make the restaurant something special.

“While the majority of the industry has taken its foot off the expansion pedal, The Ivy Collection is taking the opportunity to build its estate.”

Read more: https://www.bighospitality.co.uk/Article/2017/09/19/The-Ivy-business-profile