Published September 7, 2016

4 hidden sources of allergens

Food allergies can be problematic for many people, and thus it is important to take notice of hidden food allergies. One hidden allergen source is shared fryers. Some people assume the high temperatures will prevent allergen contamination. Another source is mispackaged food. Always double check! Suppliers may also change the recipe, so it is important […]

Published September 6, 2016

How to reduce stress at work—and not take it home

Creating defined work hours and not blurring the boundary between home and work life is important to minimising stress at work. For food service directors, getting the work-life balance right is especially hard at traditionally busy times such as during the holidays when extra catering demands can coincide with employees wanting to request time off. […]

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Hospitality warned of consequences of not paying National Minimum Wage

It has recently been announced that hospitality businesses have been warned by the government due to the fact that they are not paying their employees by the national minimum wage. The government has also recently stated that it will be cracking down on every single business that is not following its regulations for wage. Hospitality […]

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America: Meet the chork

What the heck is a chork? Lisa Jennings, in Reporter’s Notebook blogs about the new utensil that is generating quite a buzz in the twittersphere. Company Panda Express is currently generating consumer insight to see if it would be successful to launch a “spork” type utensil for Asian cuisine. Although there are some similar products […]

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As sales start to fall, so go restaurant CEOs

The article talks about the changes that can happen within big corporate companies. Some of these changes including executive replacements. Some of the things talked about in the article also included some of the financial changes that could occur with the replacement of an executive within a company whether those changes ended up being good […]

Published September 5, 2016

Luring millennials with coffee and tea

Millennials, those between the ages of 18 and 34, have surpassed the baby boomers to become the nation’s largest living generation. Their food and beverage preferences will drive the restaurant industry for decades to come. One of their preferences is coffee and tea. Millennials also have a strong affinity for customized offerings. Thus, restaurateurs who […]

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National Restaurant Association Announces New Chief Information Office

Kevin Steele is the new Chief Information Officer for the National Restaurant Association. He’ll be taking over responsibilities for the position soon. He’ll be responsible for the IT and project management operations (PMO). The Association is proud to welcome him to the team and believes he’ll bring greater success along with him in his new […]

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The Hidden Food Costs That Are Killing Your Profits

Taking into consideration the cost of the food you eat is crucial to understanding how much money you spend on it. For businesses however, this is even more important and vital, as it can determine the amount of revenue they are bringing in, given that they are restaurants. In doing so, often times measuring actual […]

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5 things millennials should know before buying a restaurant

Millennials are joining the workforce marketplace more in entrepreneurial fashion than previous generations. 80 percent of millennials are buying or starting businesses for the first time ever and because of this guidance is definitely necessary to succeed in growing a business or company. In this case the type of companies discussed are restaurants. Before buying […]

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Frisch’s survey reveals drive-thru trends

If you’ve got a license you’ve probably been to a drive-thru, and if you’re a Millennial you’ve probably been going to them since you were a kid! That’s a lot of time for those fast food franchises to hone their craft, and this restaurant owner has taken the time to study what makes the drive-thru […]

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