Published June 17, 2015

Restaurants are vulnerable to ‘dirty’ reviews

Your food is incredible, your staff is friendly, and the service is speedy… but if your floors are filthy, the rest doesn’t matter. A recent Harris Poll showed that 75 percent of respondents would not go to a restaurant with negative reviews stating it was unclean. If you haven’t given your restaurant a thorough spring […]

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Why You Should Offer Iced Tea in Your Restaurant

If your restaurant doesn’t yet offer iced tea, now is a good time to start. Americans are moving away from fizzy, sugar-loaded sodas in favor of healthier options. Millennials especially are interested in tea, even more than coffee.

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We’re living in the future – 3D food printing a reality!

When I first heard of 3D food printing, I immediately thought of the crazy food producing robot in the animated movie Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, but it’s not as farfetched as you might think. Natural Machines business owner Lynette Kucsma created the Foodini, a machine that can assemble food for you! Could this […]

Published June 16, 2015

A quality culinary school makes a big difference

Deciding to pursue a career as a chef isn’t an easy decision to make, and it’s only the first of many. Next you have to decide whether or not to pursue higher education in the field, and if the answer is an enthusiastic yes, you have to choose where to go. This article from FSR […]

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How Your Restaurant Can Beat Bird Flu

Recently a strain of avian influenza decimated a large portion of the United States’ chicken supply, most notably egg laying hens. Egg supplies are expected to be limited and expensive for the next year or more, especially liquid egg products. However, there are some things your restaurant can do to manage this challenge.

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Learn how to serve in a fine dining restaurant

Working as a server in a fine dining establishment is far different from fast casual or family style restaurants, but there are great perks too. Customers generally treat you better and you get paid more. If you’re seeking a job in fine dining, these tips from Shiftgig can help you land the position you want. […]

Published June 15, 2015

Busy summer season to see 50k new jobs

Summer is a busy season for restaurants, and many establishments hire summer help. This summer is slated to be the third consecutive year the restaurant industry sees at least 500,000 new jobs. The economy is steadily improving, and consumers are more willing to spend their hard earned cash eating away from home. Read the full […]

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Why you should reconsider your cash-only restaurant

Technology has changed many things in our society, and one that’s quickly disappearing is our reliance on cash. Plastic cards are easier and more convenient to use, so much so to where many people rarely carry cash at all. If your restaurant operates on cash only, it’s time to make some changes or your card-taking […]

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How to Survive Your First Day Serving

Serving is generally not a difficult line of work to get into, but doing it well takes skill. When you’re just starting out you might be a little intimidated, but getting out of your comfort zone is good for you! These tips can help you survive your first day on the job.

Published June 12, 2015

Taco Bell ‘fast casual’ store serves beer and wine

It’s important for restaurants to test ideas and learn what their consumers want in order to stay with the times. The restaurant landscape is changing as consumers seek new dining experiences. Taco Bell is experimenting with some new ideas that are far more fast casual than quick service, including alcohol service! After launching a few […]

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