Published July 20, 2016

Businesses should remove tips from bills to restore customer trust, says poll

In a poll of consumers and business executives, 63% of the respondents stated that they wish that restaurants would do away with tips all together. An even greater percent stated that tipping should be regulated by the government. These opinions are a result, in part, to restaurants’ deceptive practices of keeping part or all of […]

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Summer Sizzles with Walk-On’s Pulled Pork Sliders

We all like to celebrate together, may that be cheering our favorite team or success with friends, and food is always the center of all celebration. This summer let’s celebrate in style with all our favorite flavors in one meal which will rejuvenate our taste buds even during these hot summer days. This special offer […]

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Bruegger’s Serves Up Patriotic Bagels, Summer Specials

Bruegger’s Bagels has released it’s new summer menu. New items include two Mediterranean-inspired sandwiches for breakfast and lunch, cold-brewed coffee, coconut coffee, Whipped Blueberry Greek Cream cheese and Greek Yogurt, and their annual offering of red, white, and blue bagels. Some of these items are for a limited time. Key Takeaways: Bruegger’s Bagels launched its […]

Published July 19, 2016

“We’re in a Hurry”

Food for thought: what is it like on the other side of the restaurant order pad? We all can tell horror stories of less than ideal restaurant experiences. Hearing the story from the wait person’s angle can be eye-opening. We have probably been the patron in a hurry at the restaurant, with a genuine need […]

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Bruegger’s Serves Up Patriotic Bagels, Summer Specials

Seasonal bagels are always fun. They not only take advantage of seasonal events (holidays) but they offer the opportunity to showcase seasonal vegtables and flavors in new and different ways. Brueggers is doing just that this year with several new menu options which include a Mediterranean Sunrise bagel sandwich and Whipped Blueberry Green Cream Cheese […]

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5 strategies for franchise success over the long haul

Franchises are complex business, simultaneously belonging to you and unable to belong to you, and they come with distinct challenges. Starting or growing a new business is scary, but if you want to take your franchise as far as possible you need to be committed. Christina Delk, entrepreneurial professor at Rollins College has five tips […]

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Insomnia Cookies delivers for the late-night sweet tooth

Who doesn’t love cookies? Who doesn’t love cookies in the middle of the night? Who doesn’t love the idea of being able to get cookies whenever they want, freshly baked. Such a business exists and its called Insomnia Cookies. Started in 2004 from an dorm kitchen the business is now expected to open 30-40 physical […]

Published July 18, 2016

Long John Silver’s delivers fresh fish to 400 plus people in Richwood, West Virginia

Long john silver’s is delivering fresh fish and all the fixings that go along with it to people in Richmond, West Virginia in lieu of the flooding that has affected much of the population recently. Those that have been deprived of their daily needs and who are in need the most will be receiving the […]

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The peanut butter (allergy) crunch heard ‘round the country

Food allergies are becoming more and more prevalent in our society and they are becoming a concern across all sectors of our living. Some states are not placing into use mandatory training to insure that individuals with allergies are not put at risk. Due to the issue of food allergies many establishments now have to […]

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The Brick, a Farm-to-Table First in the Area, Heads to Downtown Dadeland

The opening of this restaurant is going to be exciting with it’s reclaimed wood and natural greenery. Not to mention it’s brick oven and handmade spirits. This first farm to table will be unique and will have a specialized executive menu. They will have a lot to offer. The Brick, a Farm-to-Table First in the […]

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