Published May 5, 2015

Roll Call – The Top Hamburgers of America

The hamburger is one of the quintessential American cuisines, a staple of our culture. From the basic beef burger with cheese and condiments to the most exquisite bistro burger, there’s something for every taste. This article at Eater features twenty one hamburger joints that make America king of the burger. Read the full article here: […]

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Giving Thanks to the Back of House

Working in a restaurant is like being part of a family. Everyone is part of a team, and when everyone is doing their jobs the restaurant runs like a machine. The relationship between servers and the back of house is strong, and they totally have your back.

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How to protect customers who use mobile payments

Mobile pay is becoming more and more popular, especially with technology-savvy Millennials, but is it safe? Security is important when talking about any technology, especially those dealing with money, and your customers need to know their data is in good hands. This article from QSR Web features five ways you can protect your customers who […]

Published May 4, 2015

The March performance index shows restaurants are right on track

Signs of economic recovery are still all over the restaurant industry. The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index is still hovering above 100, with 8,700 new jobs added in March. Operator outlook has decreased a little, though many restaurants have recently or plan to engage in some capital spending. Wholesale prices for some foods has […]

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Funny Restaurant Names Full of Puns

Naming your restaurant is a big decision. You want something that fits your location and the food you serve, and your customers have to love it. Many restaurant owners are turning to popular culture for inspiration, and the results are hilarious!

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Female chefs are cooking up a storm in commercial kitchens

Many jobs are subject to gender bias, and chef as a career has traditionally been one of them. Far more men than women occupy top executive chef positions, but that doesn’t mean women are any less capable of doing the job well. Because the work is demanding with long hours and alternative schedules, many women […]

Published May 1, 2015

The public demands more seafood and vegetarian options

Recent studies show that over half the American population goes without beef, pork, chicken or turkey at least once weekly, favoring vegetarian or seafood meals instead. Restaurants that add more vegetarian and seafood menu options will be in a great position for future success because of the general public’s association with the foods as being […]

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Restaurant Responds to “Worst Dining Experience Ever” Review

Restaurant reviews are a big thorn in the side of every food service business. On the one hand, positive reviews are great for business. On the other, bad reviews whether accurate or completely unfounded can damage a restaurant’s image and really hit your morale. With a push to engage more in social media, many restaurants are replying back to set the record straight.

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Insects are the new beef

Protein prices are high, especially beef, but there’s a new food trend that’s just as nutritious as traditional meat but comes in a much smaller (and much less expensive) package – insects! This article from Foodservice Director explores the idea of insects as a sustainable food source. Insects require less resources to raise, they can […]

Published April 30, 2015

A man searches NYC for the best dollar pizza slice

There are a lot of pizza places in New York City – over 2,500 in fact. With all that pizza, competition is high and prices are low, with many restaurants offering a slice for only a dollar. A man named Francisco Balagtas is on a mission to determine which dollar pizza is the best in […]

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