Published March 1, 2017

Is Fast Food Still a Teenage Dream?

The luster of feel-good food is often served in less than a few minutes. The average fast-food restaurant has long been a special place in American teens. It’s where teens worked and, until recently, where they hung out with friends. In the last two years, fast food seen a plateau in teenage customers. Read on […]

Published February 28, 2017

Restaurant Marketing Ideas for March

Some restaurant owners and operators in need of a marketing advantage during March luck out due to Saint Patrick’s day. The Irish holiday, of course, is dominated by eating and drinking all day which offers up a hot restaurant marketing opportunity. Read on to learn all of the tricks restaurants use on this special day! […]

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Control Your Food Prep with the Nemco Easy Chopper 3

In a restaurant kitchen, it is important that food is prepared in a consistent, efficient manner. The Nemco Easy Chopper 3 is just the right equipment to do this. The 3 can slice, chop and wedge and uses color coded blocks for fast switching of blades it also is safer to use because the colors […]

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Preparing for The Restaurant of the Future

People spend all the time in the world on their mobile devices. The trend has created new opportunities and challenges for all businesses, including restaurants. Todays marketers must meet current and potential customers wherever they may be. In 2017, people are usually on their mobile device. Preparing for The Restaurant of the Future

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5 tips to offer chefs working the display station

Most chefs have the luck of working in the back of the house, where they do not have to worry about customers watching their every move. Some, however, work behind display stations, where they must keep the food presentable and engage customers while also doing their job. It’s really important to keep the line moving […]

Published February 27, 2017

Special brew: 10 ways to apply indie principles to coffee

Coffee drinkers are turning to more indie styles for their coffee inspiration. Such styles include freshly ground coffee beans that are not ground until the order is placed, coffee beans that have been given extra care right from the growing stage, and even focusing on the special equipment used in the brewing process. Key Takeaways: […]

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7 food halls to keep an eye on in 2017

There are 7 food halls to keep your eye on in 2017. The trend of food halls shows no sign of slowing down either. By the year 2020, the USA will be home to 200 of them. That number is double the amount that there are currently. The rise in foodie culture among millennials is […]

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Should you deliver?

A lot of operators have been struggling the idea to put their food on the road. The idea is to help business on the slower days by delivering. It will fuel a diner demand. A place called The Bywater now offers half of the menu for delivery. Many operators are questioning this new method of […]

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5 things you need to know about food-labeling changes

This article is about The Food Date Labeling Act of 2016. This act proposes a change in food labeling on menus and other food. The confusion on food labels causes massive food waste in this country every year. People confuse the Sold By and the Best By labels with the expiration date. It has caused […]

Published February 24, 2017

Quick-Service Sales Rebound, Fast Casual Slides in January

The restaurant industry is bouncing back after a crude end to 2016 the restaurant industry is bouncing back in 2017. January’s jump of 4.3 percentage points was the biggest month-to-month improvement in same-store sales growth in almost four years. Three segments experienced positive sales growth in January: upscale casual, family dining and quick service. Key […]

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