Published April 25, 2017

Burger King Wants to Hack Your Google Home Device

Fast food giant Burger King is trying to manipulate voice-activated devices within consumer homes as a marketing trick. They created a commercial that attempts to trigger commands within Google Home devices. In the commercial an actor states “OK Google, what is the Whopper burger?” The hope is that your Google Home device will search the […]

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Martin Chiffers on why “pastry chefs must do sugar art”

A website covering the hospitality industry has a feature about sugar art. Sugar art consists of decorative centerpieces made entirely of sugar. The feature included an interview with a pastry chef who was a judge in a 2017 sugar art competition. The chef made the statement that one has to know sugar art to be […]

Published April 24, 2017

5 tips for retaining staff during a transition

A website for food service directors has a feature on how to make it easier for employees when a food service operation undergoes changes. The feature focused on Western Michigan University, which opened a new facility for dining. The account showed what the director did to make the staff comfortable. First, he showed computer simulations […]

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The Future of The Drive-Thru Window

A website for fast food restaurants (now known as quick service restaurants, or QSRs) has a feature on how technology is changing how customers pay for their food. One way is called card not present. In this case, the customer goes online to pay for the order. Another method is contactless. In this case, the […]

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7 new takes on turkey

Turkey the new white meat. Well not so new but there has been a rising number of consumers looking for another protein option in their menus other than chicken. While chicken is packed with protein there is also fat and other contributors that turkey has less of and the protein quality may by some also […]

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Prepared meals start a new era of grab-and-go

The days of fast food and on the go meals is still evolving. While many prefer a hot meal they may also crave the flavors of a meal that is home cooked. More and more companies are starting to listen to consumers with very busy lives and are stepping up to the task. Fresh not […]

Published April 21, 2017

How Popeyes’ name change helped turn its fortunes

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen was purchased for the largest earnings multiplier in modern history this February. Popeyes fetched such a large price because they cultivated an excellent brand. It used to be called Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits before Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. The new name was put in place to imply credibility. It was almost named Popeyes […]

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From the Challenges of Technology, Delivery and Labor Costs, to Sparse Growth Possibilities, the Restaurant Industry Faces a Defining Moment, Says AlixPartners Study

The restaurant industry is facing many challenges and threats. Many people would rather spend their money on other things such as travel. They are eating out less partially because of the rising costs. Technology is not a draw factor, but it may replace workers as wages rise. The AlixPartners study on the restaurant industry shows […]

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Study: Quick-Service Diners are Headed Elsewhere

Technology, delivery, labor costs, and growth are four areas that are changing the restaurant industry. Quick-service diners are experiencing a decline in business. As the cost of goods and services rise, people are spending less at restaurants. People would rather spend their money elsewhere, such as traveling. Food quality and price tend to be more […]

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Fast-casual pizza chains still growing despite segment struggles

An online version of a magazine devoted to news about the restaurant industry has an account of the fast or casual pizza business. The writer noted some slowdown in this industry, as three chains closed some stores down last year. Still, the writer noted growth on the part of three other chains. The two largest […]

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