Published September 7, 2017

Big Whiskey’s Missouri-Based Franchise Launches Hurricane Relief Fundraiser

After the horrendous and disastrous events witnessed in the last couple weeks in Houston, due to the impact of the massive Hurricane Harvey, it is clear that residents of the surrounding areas are in deep need for help and assistance in this difficult time. Well-known Big Whiskey company, a Missouri-based company, has reached out and […]

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Foodservice price inflation falls but meat and dairy costs rise

While the food service prices are rising, costs of certain foods are going down. In May the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index recorded a nine percent wholesale food price inflation which has been the highest in nine years. It has fallen since then to 7%. While meat, dairy, oils and fats, cheese and eggs have […]

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NYC Won’t Preemptively Enforce Menu-Labeling Rules

After another delay in enforcing the menu labeling law by the federal government, New York City set it’s own compliance date to enforce the rules. New York City’s date of August 21 fell way before the FDA’s planned date of May 2018 for compliance. Now the City has reached an agreement with the U.S. Food […]

Published September 6, 2017

Tips to Take Your Poultry Beyond the Fryer

Restaurant customers are beginning to ask for more poultry because it is healthier than beef and pork. Restaurant owners need to realize that there are ways that their customers can enjoy turkey and chicken that is healthier and has more taste profiles then just frying it up. This article discusses how different fast casual and […]

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How Much Should It Cost to Sell Your Franchise Opportunity?

The conventional pricing for selling your franchise opportunity in the restaurant industry has been $10,000-$12,000, that number is not the best standard to go buy anymore due to factors that create skyrocketing prices. Find out here what factors you need to know when pricing or budgeting for a franchise opportunity. Franchise developing is hard and […]

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Texas Judge Strikes Down Overtime Rule

A judge in Texas vetoed a measure by the Federal Government to offer overtime for salaried workers who make under $47,476 a year. This law affected many restaurant workers including 85% of mangers nation wide. The decision was praised by the Restaurant Law center who stated that the Department of Labor had overstepped its authority […]

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3 Tips from a Corporate Executive Turned Franchisee

Deb Lutz was in executive corporate roles for almost her entire life. She was always dreaming of having her own business and went after the dream. She found a franchise called b.good which she traveled to their head quarters and fell in love. After much success and hard work she is working on opening her […]

Published September 5, 2017

Insects, Elk, and the Rise of Alternative Proteins

In a world of increasingly conscious eaters, alternative sources of protein are on the rise. For Twisted Root Burger Co., this is fortuitous. In fact, nearly a fifth of the company’s menu comes from protein sources such as boar, emu, alligator, and more. While originally, these meats were more for fun, increased customer demand has […]

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Noodles & Company Teaming Up with No Kid Hungry Again

The fast casual restaurant chain Noodles & Company has announced that it will be partnering with the U.S. based nonprofit No Kid Hungry for the second year in a row in order to raise money to end child hunger in the United States. Patrons of the restaurant chain will be able to make donations both […]

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In-N-Out Sues Smashburger over Sandwich Names

Smashburger and In-N-Out battle in court over similarities in burger names. In-N-Out alleges that Smashburger is violating their trademarked Double Double, and Triple Triple burgers. Smashburger is currently marketing a burger that they have dubbed the Triple Double to celebrate it’s tenth anniversary, which In-N-Out claims might potentially confuse customers, and lead them to believe […]

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