Published December 22, 2016

Why casual-dining restaurants should close thousands of units

Casual-dining restaurants have seen declining sales and traffic for a decade now, and as a result, there are fewer of them. The segment’s share of the supply of restaurants in the U.S. has shrunk since 2007, according to BMO Capital Markets analyst Andrew Strelzik. Yet there are still too many locations. Strelzik estimates the market […]

Published December 21, 2016

Upserve Launches First EMV Solution Designed for Restaurants

The credit card industry, combating fraudulent activities like skimming and cloning, began issuing cards with dynamic EMV chips, which are nearly impossible to replicate. First rolled out in Europe, these cards were issued in earnest in the US late last year, resulting in a safer system for consumers. This change also impacted how liability for […]

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Safeguard Your Restaurant with the Dormont Safety System

When you think about restaurants, what are the first few things to come to mind? Food is almost definitely the first. That’s probably followed by thinking about a night out, what the inside of the restaurant will be like, and… Something completely different if you work in a restaurant (or own one). “Safeguard Your Restaurant […]

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Jim Delligatti, Creator of the Big Mac, Passes Away

Do you love fast food? What about McDonald’s? Even if you’re not the biggest fan of the brand, you can’t deny that it did great (or bad, depending on your views) things for fast food — and got really popular really fast. You almost certainly know what a big mac is. And now the creator […]

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Are We Witnessing the Death of Casual Dining?

Casual-dining chains like Red Lobster and another Darden property, Olive Garden, were all the rage in the 1990s but have faced decreasing traffic in nine out of the past 13 years. After the recession, consumers spent less money, so restaurants offered more promotions and value items. But this didn’t bring back the middle class. Instead, […]

Published December 20, 2016

Trending this week: 9 trends for 2017, 5 ways Trump might impact restaurant labor, more

2016 was an interesting year, and with it coming to an end there are many things that are developing. There is news developing each week, like how Trump may affect restraint labor with his policies, or does restaurant internets have enough bandwidth the be fast and reliable for all its customers. Key Takeaways: As the […]

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Four Things Everyone Should Know About Food Poisoning

Food poisoning is a dangerous disease that effects millions of people every year. It can be contracted through both natural and man-made toxins in food, as well as due to parasites. The symptoms include vomiting, fever, and dizziness, amongst others. In most cases, professional diagnosis is not necessary, but a doctor can confirm the symptoms. […]

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Operators left unsure about overtime strategy

While overtime is often used in the heat of a difficult moment, it can also be successfully incorporated into an organization’s business plan. If your organization frequently relies on employees clocking extra hours, consider an overtime audit. Analyze how overtime is currently used, both economically and culturally. How many hours of overtime are used per […]

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EquityEats’ Funding Platform for Restaurant Owners

Equity Eats, the first funding platform designed by restaurant owners, not Wall Street bankers, to serve the needs of restaurants, which is currently being rolled out. Equity Eats provides fair financing to restaurants by providing them with cash up-front for any expense that they have and take gift certificates to the restaurant in exchange, which […]

Published December 19, 2016

Christmas is Coming, So Don’t Tip Your Server?

Do you like to read about terrible things that happen to other people? If you do, you’ve probably already made your way to stories about wronged waiters. That’s okay — a lot of people do. But with this holiday season coming up, you probably think that you’d be seeing less of these stories — right? […]

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