Published January 11, 2017

Is Netflix stealing sales from restaurants?

Restaurants are now finding that Netflix may be cutting into their profits. Some speculate that the reason for this is because people are spending money on Netflix that would otherwise be used on dining. It’s not only Netflix that is cutting into restaurant profits, but also necessities like cell phones, data plans and the like. […]

Published January 10, 2017

Head: How to stave off 7 killer workplace viruses

Bad business practices affects a customers perception of your business! every encounter with a customer is a chance to show them you care, bringing them back time after time. Even a simple phone call, or just having an employee there for them when they need it can make all the difference, creating an experience they […]

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4 ways design impacts the bottom line

Many consumers believe they are purchasing products when they shop, but in fact they are often purchasing the experience of shopping. The way products are displayed and promoted can have a major impact on consumer reactions to them and on how much merchandise is sold. By displaying products in ways that are appealing, accessible and […]

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5 ways restaurants can deal with soda taxes

Many cities have been adding on soda taxes. In order to offset these taxes you can try to reduce the amount of soda you spill and reconsider your refill policy. Don’t let customers refill their own drinks, and if you do, try moving the drink station to a less convenient location. You can also consider […]

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Hospitality industry backs proof of age scheme

PASS (the Proof of Age Standards Scheme) is a government-backed scheme in the UK that gives young people a valid and accepted form of proof of age identification. The scheme is supported by the Home Office, the Trading Standards Institute (TSI) and the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO). Set up in January 2003, it […]

Published January 9, 2017

Waffle House Restaurants Mark 61st Holiday Season of Being Open on Christmas and New Year’s Day

People have come to rely on Waffle House to be there for them. For Christmas Eve, for Christmas, for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, for Hanukah, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, and even for Festivus. And come what may, whether it’s rain, wind, snow, hurricanes, or even abominable snowmen Waffle House is there for you […]

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Cold brew remains a hot trend

Have you tried cold brew coffee? It’s the new hot drink that may become a year-round addiction. Now nearly every big coffee player has launched a cold brew alternative to iced coffee, and small batch cold brew coffee makers are popping up nationwide. For one thing, a cold brew process extracts less flavor and caffeine […]

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Employees’ mental health disorders often qualify as disabilities

A mental health condition is considered a disability if it has a long-term effect on your normal day-to-day activity. This is defined under the Equality Act 2010. Your condition is ‘long term’ if it lasts, or is likely to last, 12 months. ‘Normal day-to-day activity’ is defined as something you do regularly in a normal […]

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Chef Roles Expand Into HR

Hopper-Sandrof and the management team at Eastern Standard Group created a new role in the company that’s part chef and part human resources to bridge the gap between the HR and culinary worlds. In order to prepare for this new position in the company, the team worked to refine exactly what it would entail and […]

Published January 6, 2017

2017 operations forecast: creative food, creative management

During recent years, we’ve seen shifts in how traditional leadership roles operate, as silos break down and the scopes of various roles widen and change. Digital transformation has morphed from a trend to a central component of modern business strategy. Here are the top 10 operation trends we expect to see in 2017. Key Takeaways: […]

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