Published January 9, 2015

How do themed restaurants survive and thrive?

Themed restaurants create a unique atmosphere and become known for particular gimmicks, and there’s no end to theme possibilities if you’re looking to start up your own.

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Big trends: Fancy beverages

Many consumers are moving away from traditional sodas and caffeine as they adopt healthier lifestyles. Drinks that contain fresh fruit and vegetables, especially exotic flavors, are becoming popular. Teas are also growing in popularity. For those who haven’t kicked the soda habit, Coca Cola Freestyle machines allow customers to mix up different blends from over […]

Published January 8, 2015

Serving IS a real job

People look down on serving for a few reasons. First, it’s often an introductory position for the younger generation just entering the work force. The jobs also often pay minimum wage, and don’t require experience or education to get started. However, those things do not mean serving isn’t a real job.

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Need cucumbers sliced quickly?

When you need cucumbers julienned quickly and perfectly, you need Vollrath’s Redco Instacut Cucumber Slicer. While this tool is limited in its use, it’s a rock star in any sushi kitchen where uniformly sliced cucumbers are a main ingredient. The slicer is ten times faster than traditional cutting methods, and saving time means saving money. […]

Published January 7, 2015

Ergonomics are important

Ergonomics is the directive concerned with the interaction between people and objects in their environment, and is usually applied to the workplace. Things like the height of counters or prep tables need to be comfortable to work at so employees avoid injury, such as back problems, which can severely affect work performance.

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Restaurant operators are optimistic going into 2015

Business may not be booming, but restaurants are seeing an improvement as the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) has maintained a level over 100 for September through November. Most restaurant operators are expecting sales to continue to increase into the new year, and many are planning capital expenditures for equipment, expansion or remodeling. […]

Published January 6, 2015

Walk-out Woes

Finding a table empty of people and payment is almost enough to give a server nightmares. Why? Because in many locations that tab has to come out of your earnings, and if it happens repeatedly you could lose your job.

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Save money at your restaurant in the new year

While the economy is steadily improving, we’re not out of hot water yet and restaurants are still feeling the pressure. New health care costs are a concern with mandates from the Affordable Care Act that require large restaurants to offer health insurance to full-time employees. Some restaurants are looking to new technology such as tablets […]

Published January 5, 2015

Chain Connotations

For some people, chains often bring to mind quick service and cut corners while implementing the same theme or idea in multiple locations, sometimes at a loss of food quality (McDonalds, anyone?). It’s no wonder some restaurants are fighting against the chain stigma.

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Big trends: Organic food

One of the top menu trends of 2014 is a movement toward organic food. People are more interested in knowing where their food comes from and how it was processed than ever before, and restaurants pushing the trend are seeing success. High quality, healthy, sustainable food with fewer “food miles” is what keeps customers coming […]

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