Published July 27, 2017

Restaurant operating costs rise above 50% turnover

Operating costs for restaurants accounts for more than half of their turnover. As minimum wage has increased, restaurant businesses have taken a hit. There is also fear associated with Brexit and how that will affect business expenses. That could cause a period of instability for certain businesses. If restaurants take a hit, entire city centers […]

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Across the board: making snacks and antipasti work for you

Whether interested in a low-carb diet and meal prep, or perhaps you prefer the taste, antipasti is a great and diverse way to explore one’s culinary boundaries. Depending on the taste or health benefits that are attempting to be achieved, one can attain their goal through a balance between salty meats and creamy cheeses, coupled […]

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Is Efficiency a Better Indication of Success Than Sales?

While most assume a high number of sales is the key to a successful business, efficiency has far more to do with a company’s longevity. While sales may be high, if a company has to put out a large sum to cover labor and wage, brick and mortar upkeep, or equipment maintenance, the amount left […]

Published July 26, 2017

How to Throw a Successful Event at Your Restaurant

As a restaurant owner, hosting events can be a real headache – but it doesn’t have to be! There are tips and tricks that you can follow to help make sure your next event is a breeze. Make sure your guests get the best experience possible while still adhering to your own objectives and budget. […]

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Report Shows Industry Sales Improving (Slightly)

According TDN2K June’s sales report on industry sales have improved since the second quarter of 2016. However due to Last years poor sales performance this years results so far aren’t surprising. Results show that not all faucets of food service have risen though. Reports show that only fine dining and upscale casual have increased rates […]

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Restaurant Marketing Ideas for August

What kind of marketing ideas do you have for your restaurant? Have you given any thought to new and fresh ideas that may attract more consumers to your business? If this sound like you or you would like to explore more options that you may have for marketing, then you may want to take a […]

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Trend Watch: Grapefruit adds tart refreshment across the menu

Along with new trends and diets we always get new foods. Well grapefruit isn’t new and people have known about its health affects for centuries, but we stopped using it. Recently many new diets are calling upon these old school healthy ways like with turmeric, to help release the toxins of years of food abuse […]

Published July 25, 2017

Why it’s Critical to Reward Great Hiring Practices

Keeping quick service restaurants fully staffed is not only important for a smoothly running day to day operation, but also for the businesses bottom line. A restaurant that is understaffed will not meet the needs of the customers and will loose revenue as a result. There are applicant tracking devices that allow managers to effectively […]

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Can Work Perks Fix the Labor Problem?

Have you ever had a job where the perks outweighed the hassle or labor of the job? If you are like most people, a job can be difficult on its own and often can come with a high turnover rate based upon several factors. However, companies can promote longevity by investing in their employees. One […]

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How Brands Can Deliver on the Good-Food Promise

With better science on nutrition and an increasing focus on healthy foods, restaurants and food brands must balance the need to promote their business without making false claims or spreading pseudoscience. The “health craze” has often prompted consumers to label certain foods as miracles or to ascribe superpowers to health products. Brands that have taken […]

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