Published July 13, 2017

Sonic to test “blended burger”

Sonic is going to be the first quick service food chain to test out the new ‘blended burger’. This burger is a combination of beef and mushroom, at about 25-30% mushroom and weighs around 3 ounces. Although this is being done in hopes of a healthier alternative and less strain on the environment, Sonic is […]

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Is there a service crisis?

Though American restaurant food has evolved in the past twenty years, restaurant service has not changed. However, good service and hospitality can be taught. Excellent training can ensure that those in the restaurant service industry create more than a transactional experience. Training should include impeccable knowledge of food and menu aspects. This will automatically cause […]

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How will the Amazon-Whole Foods deal affect restaurants?

Whole Foods Market Inc. is soon to be under new ownership by Amazon. Amazon has recently agreed to take over the growing grocery business. Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods will be very impacting since online ordering and delivery is very successful. Amazon moving Whole Foods more into the online market will cause sales increases due […]

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Published July 12, 2017

Hackers Take Aim at Quick-Service Restaurants

Large quick food franchises are facing an issue that is causing them major headaches, hacking. Recent data breaches at numerous retail and quick food franchises have cost millions of dollars and damaged the reputation of the businesses. Consumers are less likely to return to a store where their data was stolen.It behooves retailers to make […]

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Survey: Full-service restaurants lag behind quick service

For the first time in ten years, fast food is preferred over dining in. The annual survey says that the quality and diversity in quick service food is the reason behind the changed results. Chic-fil-a performed the best due to their ability to provide chicken in various ways. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store was the […]

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Balancing your beverage menu

Restaurant operators should make an effort to ensure their menus have both low-calorie, fresh-food drinks as well as less health-conscience drinks. Panera Break balances its healthy and not-so-healthy choices and attempts to inform its customers by including calories counts and added sugar on its beverage menu. The Rise & Shine Restaurant Group offers healthier options […]

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Diners growing tired of hipster food trends

A new report from the dining industry shows that diners are tired of having to adhere to the new trends of eating habits. It also found that about seventy five percent of the population will avoid ordering the usual or special off of the menus. Many diners say that they are moving away from following […]

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Published July 11, 2017

Delivery doesn’t stop restaurant visits

A new study of consumers that use food delivery apps finds that they still visit restaurants in person. Research company Sense360 followed restaurant visits of more than 21 million anonymous consumers before and after they downloaded a third-party food delivery app to their mobile device. The firm discovered that these diners still continue to frequent […]

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Beautiful items to add character to your table

To create a beautiful restaurant experience that will keep customers coming back, there are things you could be doing including providing items at the tables that are impressive ant note worthy. The Endure Collection by ache forward provides rustic tableware in a variety of colors. American Metalcraft makes a quirky and cool ceramic milk carton […]

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Flavor of the Week: Turmeric adds flavor, deep color to menus

Turmeric is a spice that is popular for its earthy taste, and its deep orange color. It is popular in Indian cuisine, but it is only in two percent of U.S restaurant menus. However, it is becoming more popular, here in the U.S, and has grown 154 percent in presence on US restaurant menus. This […]

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