Published December 17, 2015

Papa John’s to Use Antibiotic-Free Chicken by 2016

Papa John’s is pledging to eliminate the use of chicken raised with antibiotics by summer 2016. The grilled chicken toppings and chicken poppers at the chain will be made with chickens raised without human or animal antibiotics and fed an all-vegetarian diet. This is a big step for the world’s third-largest pizza company, putting it […]

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Opportunities for Restaurant Marketing in January

January is a festive month, and the internet makes that fact even more true. These days, every day of the month is some kind of holiday that you can look up online and base a marketing promotion around. New Year’s day can be creatively renamed Bloody Mary day. Did you know that January 2 marks […]

Published December 16, 2015

Cachaca is Coming on Strong

The next liquor to take American cocktail bars by storm may be Brazil’s national liquor, cachaca. The sugarcane spirit is well known for its role in beach Caipirinha cocktails, but it’s more than a one-trick pony.

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Desserts are Following the Lead of Entrees, Emphasizing Health

Desserts are often thought of as the opposite of healthy, indulgences that will have to be worked off with gym time. However, the overall focus on healthy foods in the restaurant industry has begun to influence dessert offerings, with desserts becoming smaller, lighter, and stuffed with superfoods. Trendy fruit like acai berries, mangosteens, and goji […]

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When Designing Your Restaurant, Pay Attention to Sound

You’ve got the perfect tables and chairs. You hired great designers to mold you walls, ceiling, and light fixtures exactly to your needs. You’ve selected the correct flatware and glasses. What’s missing from your restaurant? Sound design! Very few people want to eat in a restaurant that becomes a roaring din when it’s busy, but […]

Published December 15, 2015

Cosi’s Coming Back

The sandwich and coffee chain Cosi has been enduring slipping sales for much of this year, but it might be turning itself around. Cosi reported an increase in sales of .7 percent for period 11 of this year, with most corporate and franchised markets recording sales growth. The chain has also continued its expansion into […]

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What Glass Ceiling? Women Now Drink as Much as Men

For as long as statistics on the subject have been kept, men in America have drank significantly more alcohol than women. New reports show that women have closed the drinking gender gap significantly over the last decade. Between 2002 and 2012, the number of women who report that they drink alcohol jumped up 45 percent […]

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Kids’ Menus for a New Generation

Designing kids’ menus for your restaurant can be a tricky balancing act between the wants and needs of children, parents, and restaurant operators. After the owners of Dallas-based sandwich chain Which Wich had children, they decided to revamp their kids’ menu to be something they would be proud to serve their own kids. They amped […]

Published December 14, 2015

5 Tips for a Truly Healthy Menu

If you don’t have a menu for health-conscious customers yet, your missing out on a lot of potential business. Make your menu healthy with whole grains, good fats, and lower salt levels, and make sure to include gluten-free and vegan/vegetarian items.

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McDonald’s All-Day Breakfast is Doing Great

It looks like McDonald’s gambit to improve their sales with all-day breakfast is paying off, at least initially. The NPD Group conducted a receipt harvesting study that concluded that breakfast items contributed to increased lunchtime sales and an influx of new buyers for the restaurant. All-day breakfast also appears to be increasing the amount customers […]

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