Published November 30, 2016

Restaurant Chain Growth Report 11/02/16

Growing restaurant concepts emerge with growth by about 5 percent. One of these is a seafood restaurant that saw a growth of 21 percent to 24 percent. Another American cuisine, lunch restaurant increased its overall company from 3 to 4 percent. All of these restaurants are located in the state of New Jersey. Key Takeaways: […]

Published November 29, 2016

‘Super Size Me’ filmmaker to open quick-service restaurant

Do you remember the film “Super Size Me” and the controversy that surrounded it? What about all the change that happened to the fast food industry following his film? Well, now you can think back on that guy fondly — and think about him now, even more, especially if you live in this one area. […]

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Report: Younger Consumers Driving Vegetable Trends

Have you noticed that it seems like whenever a few people on the Internet start liking something, more people start liking it, and it inevitably ends up becoming some kind of trend? This is true even for vegetables. While most people don’t get enough veggies every day, it seems like once something is trending, more […]

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Going gluten free without the labor

In particular, college dining hall operators must decide whether to make gluten-free items in-house or to order gluten-free items from a manufacturer. Some factors to consider are the size of the university, the demand for gluten-free options, and the ability to have separate gluten-free storage and workspaces in the school dining hall kitchen. Manufacturers, such […]

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Fine Dining Crafted Tableside

With over a hundred restaurants opening in Detroit during the past couple years, Chef David Gilbert has sought to have his restaurant Marias stand out from the crowd. And by introducing some creative changes, including tableside dining, and a weekly farmer’s market in the restaurant’s parking lot, he has succeed in grand fashion. Key Takeaways: […]

Published November 28, 2016

Why the Great American Beer Festival Matters to Restaurants

If your restaurant happens to be based in a famous craft beer mecca like Asheville, North Carolina, you’re surrounded by so many quality breweries that it is very likely you’ve got the local winners on tap before they even win. The producer of one of those, Hi-Wire Brewing, is located right in Buxton Halls immediate […]

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Another take on 2017 restaurant trends

As we approach the close of 2016 thoughts turn to what we’ll be eating in 2017. Trends come and go, but here are eight cherry picked from international food and drink consultants Baum and Whiteman’s food and beverage trends report for 2017 that you may be seeing everywhere next year, some more welcome than others, […]

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8 Mini Horror Stories That Could Happen in Your Restaurant

You can never be too careful with what goes on in your business, and if you add a chaotic scene to everything then you’re bound to be in for a bad time. ” 8 Mini Horror Stories That Could Happen in Your Restaurant” goes through 8 common enough scenarios that read like a bad horror […]

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What Restaurants Need to Know About FDA Regulations

To help consumers make more informed and healthier dietary choices, the FDA established a mandate for nutrition labeling in chain restaurants and similar retail establishments. Restaurant chains will also be required to post a highly visible statement offering additional nutrition information to consumers. The FDA estimates 1,640 chains and a total of 278,000 restaurant locations […]

Published November 25, 2016

This Politician Does Not Think We Deserve Tips

Allow me to introduce Chris Payne who is running for U.S. Senator in Kentucky. He is running on the Independent ticket and has an official Chris Payne for U.S. Senate Facebook page as well as a personal one, both of which are open to the public. Unless Chris Payne is going to hop, skip and […]

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