Published June 22, 2017

U.S. Diners Report Spending $25 More Per Month on Food Prepared Outside the Home Versus Two Years Prior

A recent industry report indicates that households are spending more money on food prepared outside the home than they did two years ago. The report indicates that this is for a variety of reasons. Industry experts point to an increase in technology and options, such as the proliferation of online coupons and adverts which encourage […]

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Is delivery worth the headache?

Food delivery is the biggest trend in the restaurant industry these days but there is some debate as to whether it’s worth the cost. Sales do rise significantly for both restaurants and third party delivery companies, especially in the first three months of starting delivery, but tend to flatten after that. Many restaurant owners complain […]

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Chefs celebrate berry season with strawberry shortcake

The time of the year that people love to eat strawberries is here and many chefs are offering their own unique presentations of this delicious fruit. Many examples of various strawberry desserts are presented and described in loving detail by the chefs that designed them. Strawberries are so popular this year that many chains are […]

Published June 21, 2017

How restaurant operators can implement sustainability programs

Restaurant operators should be directly in contact with consumers media to inform them about what the business is doing for sustainability programs. Most of the worlds consumers have this program at the top of their minds, when it comes to restaurants. One thing that many businesses are doing now is purchasing locally, such as buying […]

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Report: Consumers prefer independent restaurants over chains

A recent industry report indicates that growth and revenue for independent restaurants is out outpacing chain restaurants. While final 2016 figures still show chain restaurants pulling higher growth percentages, independent restaurants are expected to increase their sales of between 4 percent and 5 percent. Reasons for the increased popularity include the growth of urbanization, under […]

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3 tech trends in training

This article discusses three different technology tools that can be used to train younger, newer employees in order to engage them. This first is micro-learning, which is using mini training sessions in particular skills. The second is gamification, which is adding gaming components to training and learning. The third is augmented reality, where technology is […]

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Fast-casual chains are getting squeezed

Recent reports show declines in revenues for fast-casual dining restaurants. Examples of fast-casual dining include Panera Bread, Co., Chipotle, and Habit. Fast-casual dining has been popular in recent years as alternatives to traditional fast food restaurants. However, recent improvements to traditional fast food menus have siphoned off customers from fast-casual dining. The recent tug of […]

Published June 20, 2017

The latest in tech: Scheduling, delivery and automation

Scheduling, automation, and delivery were leading topics at this year’s NRA Show, which took place from May 20-23 in Chicago. GrubHub, a leading food delivery company, announced a partnership with Oracle Hospitality that allows restaurants to manage deliveries through one device, streamlining the process. In addition, Toast unveiled a new takeout and delivery feature and […]

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How Fast Food Brands Can Build Lasting Digital Campaigns

Most companies are making the transition to digital, but it can be tricky if not done properly. It is shown through various examples that staying true to your companies core assets will drive consumers in. Arby’s was a clear example of this by changing their slogan and showing who they truly are as a company. […]

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Sunday service: How London restaurants are rethinking weekends

London restaurants are changing the way people plan to spend their weekends. While during most days of the week you may go to a restaurant and see items from all over the world, like raw fish dishes from Asia. Some restaurants are changing the way Sunday meals are though of in London. Now you walk […]

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