Published November 27, 2014

Taco chain donates big bucks to feed hungry kids

Child hunger is still an issue today in our modern world, but it doesn’t have to be. One small restaurant chain, Chronic Tacos, raised $10,000 through fundraising and donated it to No Kid Hungry. Part of the campaign was an event hosted by MTV’s Wee Man, as he owns one of the restaurants. Donation to worthy charities can be a great way to put your business in the spotlight and make the world a better place, one taco at a time.

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Free POS app from Square can grow your business

Square, the company that provided us with a handy on-the-go mobile card reader, has an exciting new application. Square Register is a free point of sale app that can be loaded on both Android and iOS smart phones and tablets. The app is cloud-based and can track sales and manage inventory, provide digital receipts, and […]

Published November 26, 2014

Chipotle’s new mobile job application app is a success

Applying to a job at Chipotle just got super easy. The restaurant chain has partnered with Jibe to put forth a mobile app to make applying for a position a purely digital experience. Location services and easy resume input options take care of most of the work. Chipotle saw roughly 5,000 mobile applications during the […]

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It’s good to try new (old) things!

If you live in a metropolitan area, you’re surrounded by restaurants serving menu items with origins all over the globe – with at least one exception: Native American cuisine. Minnesota will soon be home to a new restaurant that serves food with a rich heritage the way it was prepared before the days of Columbus. Delicious!

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Italian restaurants and gluten-free diets don’t mix

Macaroni Grill, Bravo Cucina Italiana, Brio Tuscan Grille, Olive Garden and others are seeing a decline in sales likely due to the gluten-free diet craze. The NPD Group has stated that a third of consumers are cutting back on gluten and 11 percent are gluten-free. Most have not been diagnosed with a gluten-intolerant disease. Most […]

Published November 25, 2014

Slice your finger? Grab the kit! Restaurant first aid tips

Every good restaurant needs a good first aid kit that can be used for staff and patrons alike. Medshop Australia has created an infographic that gives a great overview of the kind of stuff that should go into one, including bandages, adhesive tape, compresses, antiseptic, gloves, burn treatment, and OTC medications. Make sure to keep […]

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Don’t cross the chopsticks! Dining etiquette across the globe

Serving customers from other countries is a truly cultural experience, as not all food enthusiasts adhere to the same set of table rules. In America if a customer belches and make a big mess at the table, you’ll likely give them a dirty look (and expect a big tip), but in China that’s just a […]

Published November 24, 2014

Customers and cooks connecting is good for business

Allowing your customers to see their food being prepared could be the boost your restaurant needs. According to a Harvard study, customer satisfaction saw a double-digit increase when the doors between customer and cook were opened. When the cooks are being watched, they’re likely to take extra care in preparing the food. The study also […]

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“Super Meat” could change eating habits forever

A new meat substitute is changing the way we think about food – in a good way. With current meat production methods unsustainable, Beyond Meat has created a product that does what others don’t, and even the most carnivorous among us might want to give it a taste (or add it to the menu). Move over, tofu!

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Mobile wallets are the new way to pay

This holiday season it’s estimated that one third of consumers are likely to use mobile payment (such as Google Wallet or Apple Pay) for most of their needs, according to a survey by Stratos Inc. Another third don’t find mobile payment appealing at all. The survey found consumers weren’t sure which stores accepted the payment […]

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