Published December 3, 2015
The Rest of This Year Looking Good for Restaurants
Restaurants had a disappointing October this year in terms of sales, but the final months of the year are predicted to be good for the food service industry. Positive economic indicators like strong job growth and steadily decreasing unemployment are expected to result in more business for restaurants, and this past November saw a .5 […]
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10 Ways Digital Displays Will Rule the Future
The days when old-fashioned static signs printed on wood or metal suffice for the needs of restaurants are coming to a close. Soon, food service companies will rely on dynamic digital signage technology to engage customers and help deliver a customized experience. Digital signs have the potential to streamline the restaurant experience by relieving customer […]
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Published December 2, 2015
Cocktail Ice, Baby
Ice isn’t just ice any more. The cocktail revolution has inspired an unprecedented outpouring of innovation in the ice world. Now cocktails come served over enormous, slow-melting and clear ice cubes, and some drinks use flavored cubes to add another taste to the mix.
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The U.S. Has More Breweries Than Ever Before
A year-end review from the Brewers Association has found that the U.S. is now home to 4,144 breweries. This figure is the most in recorded history, topping the previous high of 4,131, which was set in 1873. The chief economist predicts that the number of breweries will continue to increase, given that more than two […]
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Liquid Lunches are Coming Back
According to the M&C Allegra Foodservice’s Eating Out Panel, lunchtime alcoholic beverages are becoming more popular in the UK. Alcoholic drinks now make up 14 percent of lunchtime drink orders, up from 12 percent last year. This increase counters the overall decline in alcohol consumption in Great Britain. Analysts speculate that the increase in lunchtime […]
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Published December 1, 2015
Eggs Are Coming Out of the Cage
A decade ago, the living conditions of food producing animals wasn’t on the minds of most American consumers. Now animal rights are a popular cause, and customers are voting with their dollars and frequenting restaurants that make sure to source ethical food. More and more companies are making changes like switching to cage free eggs to meet customer demand.
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10 Upselling Secrets
Upselling is one of the most powerful techniques restaurants can use to generate profits. Of course, no one likes the feeling of spending more than they intend to, so Restaurant Hospitality has a list of subtle ways to make customers buy more without feeling scammed. Some good techniques include offering personal menu suggestions, giving the […]
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Soda Gone From Kid’s Menus at Applebee’s, IHOP
IHOP and Applebee’s, full-service restaurant chains owned by DineEquity, are both taking soda off of their kid’s menus. The health advocacy nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) praised DineEquity’s new policy, which was inspired by the nonprofit’s anti-sugary drink campaigns. CSPI nutrition expert Jessica Almy stated that the menu changes would help […]
Read More: https://premierfoodsafety.com/blog/soda-gone-from-kids-menus-at-applebees-ihop/
Published November 26, 2015
10 Top Food Trends for 2015
2015’s trendiest foods run the gamut from traditional American comfort food like fried chicken and breakfast to exotic imports like fish poke. The appetites of U.S. consumers are trending more and more towards big flavors and foods with a strong cultural background and rich history.
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Food Trucks: Coming to a Mall Near You
Although Americans’ changing shopping habits have made many restaurant chains leery of investing in food court locations. Nick Crosson of the Raleigh-Durham based food truck Porchetta is more optimistic about the future of food court dining. Crosson recently signed a 10 year lease at a Raleigh mall to give his roast pork concept its first […]
Read More: https://premierfoodsafety.com/blog/food-trucks-coming-to-a-mall-near-you/
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