Published May 25, 2015

Allergy-aware restaurants are going purple in the kitchen

Food allergies are not fun, and they can even be fatal, so it’s something all restaurants need to take seriously. Keeping your kitchen running smoothly with staff trained in food allergy procedures is important, and many kitchen product brands are featuring purple supplies designated as allergen free to help chefs keep allergy-causing foods separate. Read […]

Published May 22, 2015

Minimum wage increase sweeps L.A. – $15 by 2020

While Los Angeles has had a $9.00 minimum wage for some time (almost $2.00 more than the federal minimum wage of $7.25), its recent vote to raise the minimum to $15.00 by 2020 has people talking. Nearly half of the city’s work force make less than $15 an hour, many of them employed in food […]

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Woman Who Inspired “Ratatouille” Character Named World’s Best Chef

Professional cooking has been a male-dominated profession for a long time, which is interesting and odd since throughout much of history women have traditionally filled the role of home chef. The landscape has been changing in recent years, and a remarkable female chef from Paris has been named World’s Best Chef of 2015.

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Induction ranges are a hot idea! Consider them for your kitchen

Many restaurants are interested in sustainable practices and becoming more eco-friendly, especially to appeal to Millennials. Consider adding an induction range to your back of house for energy efficient cooking that’s both clean and user friendly. Electromagnetic energy directly heats pots and pans while the stove top stays cool, making it much safer than other […]

Published May 21, 2015

Ideas for making delivery easier and more profitable

Offering delivery at your restaurant can extend your customer base and it integrates your brand strongly in the community, but are you doing it right? This article from Fast Casual explores the idea of third party delivery services and digital ordering platforms as ways to improve how your handles the delivery process. Read the full […]

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How to Successfully Run Trivia Night at Your Bar

Hosting a trivia night at your pub is a great way to bring customers in and generate extra business on what would otherwise be slow evenings. Pub quizzes are entertaining and fun – exactly what people look for in a bar experience! These tips will help you run trivia night right.

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This is how -not- to get extra tip money!

As a server, tips probably make up a pretty big portion of your income. Helpful service with a smile and making sure your customer is taken care of will help net you bigger tips, but don’t do what Victoria Lynn Bachmann did to increase her tip pay or it will land you in jail. She […]

Published May 20, 2015

Hop on the protein-rich cricket flour trend!

Most people who find bugs in their restaurant meal freak out and receive a refund and apology, but tables are turning as sustainably produced, protein-rich flour made from crickets is creeping onto menus across America, and there is a lot of potential rewards for restaurants willing to jump on the trend. With more Americans seeking […]

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Want to be a manager? Here’s how to impress your boss!

You’re a hard working server and you take your job seriously. If you’d like to become a manager and enjoy a salary bump, the next step is making sure your boss sees your true potential. You can get noticed by volunteering for extra shifts, understanding what you’re selling, being good at bringing in customers, upselling, and making sure your voice is heard!

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More people are dining out than buying groceries

Consumer trends are fascinating, and they’re also important to watch if you want to keep your marketing efforts up to date (and make more money). Recently grocery stores have seen decreased sales, with more consumers becoming confident diners as the economy recovers. While the purchase of groceries from larger department stores has also contributed to […]

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