Published January 29, 2015

Healthy vending machines – a new trend?

One of the biggest trends happening this year is a consumer push for healthier food options, but it’s not just restaurants that are capitalizing on this movement. Vending machines are starting to offer more options for health conscious people on the go.

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Rattlesnake stew takes a bite out of Zoup!’s menu

With Americans turning toward more unique and exotic flavors this year, restaurants like soup chain Zoup! are answering the call. This month Zoup! introduced a new stew made from rabbit and rattlesnake sausage that has people talking. People have been eating rattlesnake for years, but it’s rare to see it on a restaurant menu. Rabbit […]

Published January 28, 2015

Free Food Handlers Practice Test

Are you one of those people who has been in the food industry so long that you know everything there is to know about food safety? Or maybe you need to get your Food Handlers Card and are nervous about the test you have to take? No problem. We’ve created a free food handlers practice quiz […]

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What to watch for if you want to work in a family owned restaurant

Working as a manager in a family owned establishment is different from working in a chain or quick service restaurant in many ways, and it comes with its own unique set of challenges and benefits.

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Chicken, an International Flavor

Chicken is a diet staple all over the world. It has a mild flavor (some would call it boring), but it’s that gentle taste that makes it pair so well with so many different things. International chefs are really mixing things up! Chicken dishes continue to be top sellers in many markets, and school cafeterias […]

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How to keep your food service employees safe

Keeping your employees safe is a high priority for owners and managers in food service. Restaurants see a high number of claims due to minor injuries, but even cuts, burns and sprains from heavy lifting can slow down productivity – and that’s bad for business. A careful approach to risk management is necessary. Identify hazards, […]

Published January 27, 2015

How to hire the best chef for your restaurant

A chef is the heart of the restaurant. You can have the best food and the best service, but if you don’t have a chef that can deliver a quality meal, you’re not going to keep customers coming back through your doors. If you’re looking to start up a restaurant and you’re seeking a chef, there are a few things to consider.

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Ziosk table ordering tablets are sweeping the nation!

The table tablet company Ziosk has proudly announced its technology can now be found in restaurants in all 50 states. The tablets help consumers control their dining experience as well as increase efficiency for restaurants and provide advertisement opportunities. Tablets are changing the way ordering is done as consumers get more comfortable with and embrace […]

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For consumers, what makes food healthy?

With more American consumers trying to eat healthy, restaurants are busy trying to cater to different definitions of the word. For some people, eating healthy means knowing where their food comes from and what the ingredients are, and others are looking for positive attributes, like power and vitality. Consumers are becoming more informed and looking […]

Published January 26, 2015

How to know when to cut off your intoxicated customer

If you’re fairly new to serving and your establishment serves alcohol, one of the things you have to learn is how to tell when a customer has had too much to drink. You have the power to decide when enough is enough, and it’s important to exercise that power so no one ends up in an ambulance (because that’s bad for everyone).

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