Published August 3, 2016

When Bad Reviews Happen to Good People – Backburner Blog by eTundra.com

Word of mouth marketing has always been one of the effective forms of advertising. Whether the word is good and people flock to your business or whether individuals offer up a negative voice and the results are damaging, this type of communication has long been the easiest way for people to tell of their experiences […]

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Family-style restaurant models on the rise

Industry leaders share some tips for offering a successful family-style dining experience. Weather your customers are families looking for a night away from the hassle of a home cooked meal or a hobby group having a get together there are some basics you should know that will keep them coming back again and again. Family-style […]

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6 Customer Service Lessons for Young Millennials

Many young people find themselves employed in customer service positions these days. It is normal, many of us got our start in the job world behind a cash register. One thing that makes dealing with the public easier, is the right advice. Knowing what to say and do and when is very useful knowledge for […]

Published August 2, 2016

3 reasons to have your water tested

The quality of your restaurant’s water is important but often overlooked. First, your building may have old lead pipes which contaminate the water. This can be solved with filtering. Second, your local utility company is limited in what they can do when it comes to testing. Water may be clean at the source, but become […]

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Designing a winning beverage mix

Mixed beverages in the drinking industry, and their are tips and tricks to making a winning mix of drinks. Signature beverages are a huge hit in US and all over the place. This article gives you many tips on making the right drinks. It also helps you avoid the type of drinks that people haven’t […]

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Restaurant Marketing Ideas for August

August brings hot weather and sizzling restaurant marketing ideas. The month itself is National Sandwich Month, National Catfish Month, and National Panini Month. And if that weren’t enough to get special promotion ideas buzzing, special days in August include Banana Split Day and Brownies for Brunch. Beer and Whiskey Sours can also take special attention. […]

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3 beverage trends for summer menus

In food service director’s article relating to beverage trends, they speak on some of the recent trends with beverages that have hit summer menus. They speak on the huge change that has occurred over years from carbonated drinks to specialty order drinks. They also emphasize the importance of water and providing a fresh approach to […]

Published August 1, 2016

6 Easy Ways to Promote Customer Allergen Awareness With Your Staff

In his article on dealing with consumer allergies in a restaurant, Jeff Rebh lists some ways to not only be sensitive to customer needs and desires, but how to make it fun and effective for both staff and customers. He suggests using storytelling to train staff on why allergen awareness is so important and how […]

Published July 30, 2016

Restaurant and Foodservice Blogs

The use of loyalty programs for consumers is hardly a new concept for businesses. That said, the push to mobile and app based loyalty programs is. Offering unique perks for those mobile based users, offer greater flexibility and even partnering with similar and connected brands all offer unique ways for the customer to interact and […]

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Is tracking food inventory like counting cards?

One of the most important things to a restaurant is the ingredients that it uses to prepare their dishes with. Therefore, keeping a careful eye on inventory makes perfect sense for a savvy restaurant manager. Having what you need on hand when you need it eases everything from everyday operations to customer satisfaction. Key Takeaways: […]

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