Published January 26, 2015

What it’s like to be a server

There are plenty of awesome things about being a server, such as flexible schedules and extra cash in your pocket, but there are also a lot of not so awesome things about waiting that you’ve probably had to deal with. You’re not alone! In this sarcastic post over on Buzzfeed, 25 realities of working as […]

Published January 23, 2015

Hotel to help bring restaurant concepts to life

If you’re interested in joining the food service industry and have a concept or plan for your own restaurant, check this out! The Marriott Irvine Hotel in Irvine, California has introduced a project called “CANVAS,” a concept lab that provides the opportunity for entrepreneurs in food service to test their ideas. Unfortunately candidates are no […]

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A Look at Tipping and the Minimum Wage

Many people are surprised to find out that servers have a starting salary of under $3.00/hour in many states, even though the federal minimum is $7.25. This is still going on today. Tips are supposed to balance out the low wages, but in many locations that’s barely enough to get by.

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Competition is High Over These Menu Items

Fast food restaurants are in constant competition with each other over factors like speed and price, using special promotions to generate interest (McRib, anyone?). Recently they’ve been focusing on three key products: chicken nuggets, coffee, and breakfast sandwiches. Burger King recently came out with a super cheap chicken nugget offer to rival McDonalds, while coffee […]

Published January 22, 2015

Use your mobile app to connect with customers

Technology is invading almost every aspect of our lives and businesses, and that’s especially true for food service, with an added emphasis on mobile marketing. If you don’t yet have an app for your business, you’re falling behind.

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How to build your brand in 2015

There aren’t likely to be any huge changes in food service this year, but there are several things going on that are worth noting. Lower gas prices and higher food costs will basically cancel each other out, but an increase in technology usage, a movement toward transparency, and turf wars between similar competitors are things […]

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Avoid making these young manager mistakes

When you’re young and find yourself in a managerial position, you may feel like the world is in the palm of your hand and the hard work is over. However, you still have a lot of experience to build up. Remember you’re still part of a team, and not “all powerful.” You still have responsibilities, […]

Published January 21, 2015

Beautiful people eat free

The saying “it pays to be beautiful” couldn’t be more true for The Jeju Island, a Korean restaurant in the city of Zhengzhou in China. If you’re one of the first 50 beautiful customers of the day, you get your meal for free – seriously.

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I bet you don’t love waiting as much as this woman did

Do you love serving? Is it part of your identity, a defining characteristic? It was for Shirley Wensor, a waitress from Virginia. She loved her job so much, her family saw to it she was buried in her uniform. Shirley worked at the same restaurant for over 35 years, and didn’t stop when she reached […]

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Minimize employee turnover

Food service jobs have traditionally seen a very high turnover rate with nearly 50% of workers quitting or being let go in quick-service and 40% in mid-range restaurants. The cost of employee turnover can be high, so how can you prevent it? Invest more time in hiring to find people who will be a good […]

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