Published July 22, 2015

You’re About to See More Spice in Your Starters

Food trends come and go faster than you can say “avocado toast,” but sometimes there’s a method to the menu-changing madness. This post from Full-Service Restaurants explores some of the up and coming trends in appetizer options. Expect to see more spice in your starters, some under-the-radar proteins, Latin American influences, and high-class finger foods […]

Published July 21, 2015

Fast Food Restaurants Are Going High-Tech with Tabletop Automation

These days, we use mobile technology to do just about everything, from call a personal driver to do some online shopping. Why not pay for your meal at a restaurant this way, too? This post from The Daily Meal examines some of the tabletop technologies restaurants are beginning to experiment with, and the benefits they […]

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FDA Menu-Labeling Updates: Don’t Count Calories Just Yet

Don’t want to know how many calories are in that double bacon cheeseburger you’ve been dreaming about? Well, you’re in luck, because the FDA has delayed the requirement for restaurants to label menus with caloric information for at least one year.

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Social Advertising: Sometimes You Have to Pay to Play

So, you’ve created some great content for your restaurant, now what? Sure, you could get lucky and have that content become viral on its own, but the chances of that happening in an over-crowded space aren’t great. This post from Full-Service Restaurants explains some of the benefits of paid social advertising, as well as some […]

Published July 20, 2015

DIY: How to Fix Your Restaurant Equipment Wear and Tear

When you work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment like a restaurant, it’s inevitable that things will get broken in the daily chaos, and frequently. This post from eTundra.com shares a list of some of the most frequently banged-up equipment, and how to keep it in tip-top shape even under the harshest of conditions. Read the […]

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Plate Clearing Controversies

Meals out are supposed to be leisurely, enjoyable experiences for diners. But what happens if a server seems to be rushing them through their dinners, clearing plates as individual diners finish, rather than at the end of a meal? The Washington Post details this apparent recent trend and why you should start doing the exact […]

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Delivery Options: Should You Imitate or Innovate?

When it comes to meal delivery options, should you hop on the bandwagon of the options already available? With such high demand for convenience, the answer might lie in creating an innovative solution unique to your own restaurant.

Published July 17, 2015

Don’t Let Your Apps Ruin Your Main Course

Have you ever had a really great appetizer and then thought your entree was just…meh? This professor is studying the phenomenon behind the importance of context in food perception.

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Relevant Content Leads to Repeat Customers

Just outfitted your restaurant with the highest-tech TVs and ordering systems but wondering why it’s not making a difference? It might be time to get your content in check. This post from Fast Casual follows a successful remodel that the Wendy’s chain underwent in 2010 with a goal of blending relevant content with new technology […]

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Avoid These Mistakes and Be Manager of the Year

Earning the title of “manager” is no small feat, but it’s easy to let the power go to your head and make some careless mistakes. This post from FoodService.com explains how detrimental some of these mistakes can be and how to avoid them, from slacking on seemingly menial tasks to not being a team player […]

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