Published September 25, 2017

Applebee’s in Texas To Provide More Than 250,000 Meals to Texas-Based Food Banks Through its ‘Buy 1, Provide 1’ Initiative

The Texas locations of Applebee’s restaurants have recently worked to provide over 250,000 meals to food banks located throughout the great state of Texas. Customers dining in certain Applebee’s locations participated by buying a regular priced entrée, and for each entrée sold, Applebee’s provided a meal to the food bank. Applebee’s believes it is important […]

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The Menu Strategy Spurring Del Taco’s Success

Although the restaurant industry in general is on the decline, Del Taco has the recipe for success. The reason why includes a menu building strategy that emphasizes premium items, quick and simple ordering, and an emphasis on fresh ingredients and selections. They also have a popular value menu. They carefully analyze all aspects of their […]

Published September 22, 2017

The Ivy spreads: behind the expansion of an iconic restaurant brand

Although the restaurant business has recently taken an array of hits in regards to their ability to keep up with innovations and changing trends in the global digital age, The Ivy Collection is one that has remained prominent and luxurious in their attempt to provide a unique and one of a kind experience to their […]

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Starbucks Launches First Rewards Program in Japan

In recent years, there has been an immense trend towards retailers and stores providing robust rewards programs for their customers. Now, the latest to develop this program is now rolling out their program in Japan, launching a new era of rewards for a store that is one of the most popular and highly visited chain […]

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Restaurants and pubs report ‘sluggish’ August sales

Restaurants and pubs have reported sluggish sales for the month of August. Sales across restaurants that are managed slowed a lot in August, according to the latest coffee Coffer Beach business tracker. There is one positive thing to note and it is that people are still going out to eat and drink. Car sales are […]

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Five things to consider when buying a new EPOS system

A fast, efficient EPOS is essential for the modern restaurant. There are five important things to take into consideration when choosing an EPOS for a restaurant. One should consider what the needs of the restaurant are, like what the customers want and expect from their experience. Some other considerations would be whether it needs to […]

Published September 21, 2017

22 Brands Celebrating Anniversaries

Brands do get better with age, as they build longevity and trust amongst consumers. There are 22 brands celebrating upcoming anniversaries who prove exactly that. These are the names that you know and trust, and have for so many years now. Popeyes, Churchs Chicken, and Krystal are among the names who are celebrating anniversaries, but […]

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7 ways restaurants can tackle food fraud

Food fraud is unfortunately prevalent, and many people don’t believe labels like organic. Restaurants have many strategies they can use to tackle this issue. First, they should be aware of their food chain and where the food originates. Sourcing locally will help. They should label to gain the trust of consumers. They should raise awareness […]

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The Food-Safety Challenge of Nutritious Food

Countless people swear by the idea that fresh, raw food is better than cooked food. However, one huge downside that ties into this idea is that raw foods, particularly meats and vegetables, are a living breeding ground for deadly bacteria; poultry, fish, etc. are all kept frozen if unused because of this very reason. Proper […]

Published September 20, 2017

Appetizers: The Secret to Keeping Your Menu Fresh

When operating a restaurant, there is no greater tool at your service than your menu. One way to keep customers engaged with your business is to try out rotating menu items. Unfortunately, however, rotating out different food items on the menu can be a costly exercise. Here, appetizers can offer the best of both worlds. […]

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