Published February 18, 2015

Sub and sandwich shops are growing with the economy

Sandwich and Sub Store Franchises, a market report recently released by IBISWorld shows sandwich stores have seen an increase in growth that has been attributed to economic recovery and millennials’ interest in fast casual restaurants. The industry is expected to continue to thrive and expand their menus to include more healthy food options. Read the […]

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Top Tips for Attracting Millennials to Your Brand

With 80 million consumers in the millennial market, businesses are in constant competition for millennials’ money. Knowing how to attract members of this market will be beneficial to your bottom line. This article at Fast Casual describes six strategies to lure millennials to your brand so your business can benefit from the predicted three percent growth next year.

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How your friends could be messing up your management career

You’re working your way up the food service ladder and understand that people are an important factor in a hospitality business, but could your friends be holding you back from achieving your potential? This article by Robert Krzak at foodservice.com explores this idea. Your friends could be offering you bad advice, modifying your behavior, and […]

Published February 17, 2015

POS service Kounta is now available in the U.S.

There’s a new player in town when it comes to mobile POS systems. Kounta is an Australian point of sale platform that has recently been launched in the U.S. Their system integrates well with other applications and software, and it runs on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS. Read the full article here: POS Platform Kounta […]

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To Free Pour or Not to Free Pour – That is the Bartender’s Question

Bartending is a unique job that requires skills and flexibility, and many consider it an art just like cooking. There are basically two ways to make a drink: free poured, or measured. This article at Shiftgig asks the question, “Which is better?”

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How to make your restaurant attractive to millennials with kids

Families with children are looking for kid-friendly restaurants, and if you want to attract millennials to your business, think about what their kids want. Studies show that many families let their kids help decide where to go for a meal. Having well thought out children’s menus is one way to make your brand more appealing, […]

Published February 16, 2015

How to spot someone who tips big money

Servers rely on tips as part of their income, so it makes sense to keep a savvy eye out for people who might provide the biggest tips. This article at Shiftgig offers some ideas of what to look for, such as the car they drive and how they dress. Hopefully they end up in your […]

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Good Service Creates Customer Loyalty

Technology is reshaping everything about food service. Customers are savvy and knowledgeable due in a large part to easy access to information online. In order to deliver quality customer service, restaurants must understand consumer needs. While striving to provide lower prices, aspects of customer service such as staff training have been cut, but the human factor is still the most important piece of the brand loyalty puzzle.

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Learn how to build profits at this upcoming Master Class

Would you like to learn how to increase your sales by 20 percent this quarter? Bill Marvin, the Restaurant Doctor, and Joel Cohen are hosting a class on Profit-Building in Nashville from March 30-April 1. You’ll learn things like how to make your menu work for you, how to lower your food costs, and how […]

Published February 13, 2015

Is robotic technology taking over food service?

With restaurant technology becoming more advanced, some folks have said it’s only a matter of time before cooking and serving food is done by machines, like something out of a futuristic science fiction movie. The reality is this is already happening right now in 2015, with food dished up by robots and delivered by drones!

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