Published August 19, 2015

Where Are All the Independent Restaurants Going?

Even though Americans are increasingly eating out versus cooking their own meals at home, it appears that independent restaurants aren’t seeing the same level of success from these increasing sales as national chain restaurants are. This post from Restaurant Hospitality explores the decrease in independent restaurant locations, and the effect this could have on the […]

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Waste Not, Want Not: How to Decrease Restaurant Waste

Think zero waste is an unrealistic and unattainable goal for restaurants? Take a look at this Missouri-based pizza chain and think again! Their restaurant locations are as sustainable as can be, and boast zero waste.

Published August 18, 2015

Foodservice Jobs Continue to Grow in 2015

If you’re worried about the stability of the foodservice industry, fret not. A recent study shows that restaurant jobs have continued to increase in the first half of 2015, and that the trend is expected to continue.

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Why National Chains Need to Stay Local

One of the most comforting aspects of visiting a chain restaurant is the certainty that a store location in California will look, feel and taste very much like a store location in New York. But it turns out that this nationwide consistency can actually do more harm than good for national chains. This post from […]

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Open a Restaurant Here for the Best Chance of Success

Opening a restaurant in today’s economy is certainly a challenge with many uncertainties, but there are some cities where the likelihood of restaurant success is higher than in others. This post from Nerd Wallet lists some of the cities where new restaurants have the best chance of surviving. There are a number of Texas cities […]

Published August 17, 2015

Restaurant Industry Provides Teens Jobs During Summer Rush

Not only is the restaurant industry feeding hungry Americans delicious food, it is also employing the largest number of teens of any field. This post from QSR Web explores these findings, noting that this is the third year in a row that restaurants will be adding more than 500,000 jobs during the summer months, with […]

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Savory Is the New Sweet Spot When it Comes to Fall Flavors

Think cinnamon, pumpkin and nutmeg are only for sweet fall dishes? Take a look at these findings (and delicious menu items) and think again.

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Make Your Restaurant More Social With a New TV

If you’re looking for new and engaging ways to get more diners through your doors, look no further than a state-of-the-art TV. This post from Buzztime advocates holding viewing parties, whether for the big basketball game over the weekend or the season finale of Game of Thrones, to make your bar or restaurant a more […]

Published August 14, 2015

Barrel-Aging: Not Just for Wine Anymore

If you think aging alcohol in barrels is just for fine wine or hipster, old-timey spirits fads, think again. The flavor that barrel aging can evoke in any given spirit can range from vanilla and spice to a deep oaky note, and make nearly any spirit taste more unique and refined. This post from FSR […]

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Get Your Restaurant Out of a Rut With These Marketing Tips

If you feel like your restaurant is in a rut and you could use a little boost when it comes to creating a unique experience for diners, look no further. This post from eTundra provides some tips for restaurant marketing tactics, creating customized experiences for your unique diners, and forming partnerships or collaborations with local […]

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