Published December 8, 2014

What’s hot for the 2015 menu?

The annual “What’s Hot Culinary Forecast” by the National Restaurant Association is out, and you can use their predictions to your advantage. People are still interested in locally produced meat and veggies, which made the top of the list again. Interestingly, gluten-free cuisine was totally absent from the list this year. A new category took […]

Published December 5, 2014

Attract business diners to increase revenue

Business diners are spending more than leisure diners, according to a recent analysis by Concur. Dining is the third largest business expense for US companies, just behind travel and lodging. The analysis revealed business dining trends that can help restaurants increase their revenue. Wednesday was the busiest day, with Tuesday through Thursday seeing the most […]

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Biggest pet peeves in the food service industry

An impromptu Facebook survey reveals some of the most annoying aspects of food service, and you can see some trends.

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The Winston CVAP uses precision technology to cook food to perfection

The Winston CVAP can reduce space in your kitchen and make cooking a variety of items incredibly easy, leaving you with more time to do other things. The machine uses Controlled Vapor Technology, providing precision control over all aspects of food quality. This video shows a few ways the oven can be used. First, strip […]

Published December 4, 2014

Consumers demand sustainable food service

Sustainability is a rising trend in food service, and forward-thinking restaurants are leading the way. Providing eco-friendly options demonstrates a concern for both human and environmental health. A survey via Packaged Facts revealed woman, young adults, families, and people with higher income are more receptive to green themes in restaurants. Educating customers and communicating what […]

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Holiday scheduling have you stressed?

Planning a shift schedule can be a high point of stress for even the most experienced restaurant professional. These tips will help you keep things running smooth through the season.

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Restaurant costs are up, but so is consumer confidence

A recent study by AlixPartners revealed that more people are dining out, but increasing costs are a concern. Restaurants are spending more money on new technologies and replacing outdated equipment. Increased labor costs driven by the minimum wage increase are also a potential problem. While some food expenses are down, other staples have increased dramatically […]

Published December 3, 2014

Climb that ladder! Restaurant management and you

Looking to climb further up the restaurant business ladder? Restaurant management is challenging work with long hours, but these tips can put you on the path to success. Knowing the job is important, and that means every aspect of the job from the strengths and weaknesses of the staff to how much money is spent […]

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To tip or not to tip – Isn’t that always the question?

Minimum wage is on the rise in some states and will likely continue, but tipping for good service should also continue to be standard. It’s easy to forget how luxurious it is to have other human beings wait on your every need when it has become such a large part of our culture.

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Denny’s raises $944,000 to combat child hunger

No Kid Hungry, Share Our Strength’s movement to provide healthy food to needy kids, recently received a huge donation from diner giant Denny’s. September was No Kid Hungry’s restaurant fundraising month, and Denny’s is an annual participant. This year Denny’s began its campaign two weeks earlier and let it run two weeks later than other […]

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