Published March 30, 2015

Don’t take the human out of the restaurant

Technology is completely changing the way restaurants function, and some establishments are decreasing their staff in favor of tablet ordering and payment, and even robot and drone servers. While these changes are futuristic and interesting, consumers want restaurants to know they still value the human side of the experience. In an industry known for hospitality, […]

Published March 27, 2015

Taco Bell is an innovation machine!

Taco Bell has been busy! Ever since Brian Niccol took the lead as president and then chief executive, the quick-service taco chain has been making headlines with the introduction of a full breakfast line, new menu items, and even a new fast-casual brand called U.S. Taco Co. and Urban Taproom! With mobile technology in demand, […]

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Serving Skills Are Life Skills

For a job that often pays minimum wage, servers are seriously skilled workers. Not only that, the things you learn while serving can help you succeed in other areas of your life. Multitasking, people pleasing, and patience are useful things to know!

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Before building a restaurant website, check out these tips!

Websites are a must for almost every business out there these days, but before you start building a web presence you have to make sure you’ve got all your ducks in a row. This article from Fast Casual describes eight things you should do before you get started. You should start by involving I.T. and […]

Published March 26, 2015

Tips for food service business transparency

Consumers all over the U.S. are more interested in where their food comes from and how it got there, and this demand is causing restaurants to respond with transparency about their businesses and products. Customers also want to know how employees are treated and what kind of environmental impact and waste management system restaurants are […]

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Spring Has Sprung! April Marketing Ideas

April is just around the corner, and that means eggs, chicks, and bunnies are springing up in restaurant windows to greet longer, warmer days. Easter isn’t the only day worth celebrating in April though. RestaurantNews.com has a great article full of marketing ideas you can use to bring people through your doors next month.

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How you know you’re the best server on earth

Servers are pretty amazing people. You have skills and talents that no one else knows and understands, and you have a way with people that others may envy. Masters of the fake smile, hidden eye roll, and genuine politeness, you do your job well. This fun gif article from Shiftgig lists 10 reasons that make […]

Published March 25, 2015

Mobile POS systems can increase tips for servers

Quick service restaurants and fast casuals alike are adopting technology trends like using tablets for ordering and payment, but the technology can also be used to help customers decide how much to tip, leading to more money in servers’ pockets. This article from Fast Casual goes into detail describing how mobile technology offers operational benefits […]

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The Three Second Rule: When a steak hits the floor, is it done?

Imagine your chef is prepping some steaks for the grill. He reaches for some spices and all of a sudden four prime, uncooked steaks are on the kitchen floor. That’s some expensive meat, but you know the floor is filthy in even the cleanest restaurants. Heat is likely to kill any bacteria, but could you consciously serve your customers floor beef?

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Hold onto your chef!

Chefs are arguably the most important part of the restaurant, but they’re not limited to behind the scenes work. More cooks are taking a different route and bringing their profession straight to the public. No longer reserved for the wealthy, chefs travel to home kitchens to cook meals and teach lessons while setting their own […]

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