Published December 30, 2016

Report: Fast Casual Owns the Mobile Space

DMI, a company centered around mobility services and solutions, has published a ranking of mobility leaders i the limited-service industry. Surveying more than 75 restaurants in the US, the ranking assessed each restaurant’s ability to meet customers’ increasingly mobile needs. The ranking indicated that while well-designed mobile experiences (e.g. apps) and brand loyalty were increased […]

Published December 29, 2016

Use Christmas to boost long-term recruitment, urges The Change Group

Hospitality recruiter The Change Group looked at data over the past three years and found that recruitment rises by up to 47 percent during November and December, ahead of the busy festive period. This recruitment appears to be mostly short-termist, with figures showing a 10 per cent drop in recruitment for permanent positions. The Change […]

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How the Trump administration could impact restaurant taxes

“Since 2010, the hourly median wage went from $9.90 to $10 an hour,” says Joann Lo, executive director of the Food Chain Workers Alliance. “The food system pays the lowest hourly median wage of all industries in the country. At the same time, one out of every seven U.S. workers is in the food system. […]

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Rising Healthcare, Student Debt Hurting Restaurant Industry

The restaurant industry has never been a get rich quick scheme. Annual growth rates of just one percent are common. But the competition for discretionary income has taken it;s tool. Rapid inflation in restaurant pricing is running head on into other consumer concerns like student debt and rising health care. Still it seems to me […]

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Kruse/Thorn: The paradox of plant-based protein

Newer to the scene is Impossible Foods Impossible Burger, made with wheat protein, potato protein, coconut oil, carbohydrates from a Japanese yam, xanthan gum, and heme. Meat is arguably a strain on the environment, and some people object to eating meat on moral grounds, but they still like its taste. Maybe they’ve been lulled by […]

Published December 27, 2016

10 Starbucks Innovations to Watch For, Including a New App

Who knew that drinking coffee would become such a market-moving event? Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz added another steamy leg to his business model this week in a deal positioning Spotify to be the sole provider of streaming music for all 7,000 Starbucks stores. Starting this fall, U.S. Starbucks customers who are part of its rewards […]

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Restaurant Tech Company Chowly Set for Breakout Year in 2017

The exciting restaurant tech company Chowly is expecting a great year in 2017. Their services are excellent and they are gaining in popularity. They offer great products and services and more people are demanding their service. 2016 was good and 2017 is looking to be an excellent year for Chowly. Restaurant Tech Company Chowly Set […]

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A look back at the trendy flavors of 2016

Many popular flavors shined in 2016. Some of the flavors include focusing on various ethnic foods like African cuisine. Some chefs even crossed ethnic flavors with dishes that had flavors from many different continents and cultures! There was also more use of chilies. Hot dishes were definitely en pointe this year! Another major trend seen […]

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The rise of the beer sommelier: Why it’s time to put beer on the same footing as wine

A pint of lager and a medium glass of wine both contain around the same alcohol content – two or three British units (16-24g). However, your descent into inebriation relies on that alcohol passing into your blood stream – and the speed at which this happens can depend on the type of drink. Key Takeaways: […]

Published December 26, 2016

An Open Letter to the Most Amazing Server in the Whole Freaking World

People come out to eat at a restaurant for more than the food. Eating out is an experience, and the wait staff is the most visible part of that experience. Can you chat up even the most dour and uncommunicative people at parties? Do you empathize with people easily? Are you quick with a joke […]

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