Published February 14, 2017

Beware workplace dress codes: Businesses risk fines, new MPs report says

The dress code of your workplace is something you will want to pay attention to. There are laws in place so no gender discrimination happens in the workplace. Rules must be the same for men and women and if women are forced to wear certain things, then it needs to be taken away because the […]

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How to Avoid Menu Fatigue at Your Restaurant

Menu fatigue is a unique problem that restaurants face when their customers become bored with the choices that are offered. One way to fix this problem is to offer seasonal items and menu choices that are not always available. Seasonal items are a good opportunity for restaurateurs to test new items, and decide if those […]

Published February 13, 2017

4 tasks you could be delegating

Being able to delegate tasks is an important part of being a foodservice director. Its important to be able to rely on employees to help get important tasks done. Some tasks that could be easily delegated to employees include placing orders. Placing orders are usually pretty simple and entering order information can easily be done […]

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What a fun culture can do for your operation

You know the adage, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Researchers at Penn State University have found that play helps workers learn better. It makes perfect sense to me, but in a culture that doesn’t place an emphasizes on “fun” in the workplace, managers are generally at a loss as to […]

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James Beard Foundation Announces 2017 America’s Classics Award Honorees

The James Beard Foundation announced today the five recipients of it’s 2017 Americas Classics award. This year’s winners will be celebrated at the 27th annual James Beard Foundation Awards Gala on Monday, May 1, 2017, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. In an ever-changing culinary landscape, these honorees have created enduring restaurants and food establishments […]

Published February 10, 2017

Restaurant Technologies Forecasts the Year of the Smarter Kitchen at NAFEM Show 2017

Restaurant Technologies is scheduled to kick off the year of the smarter kitchen at the NAFEM Show, Feb. 9-11, in Orlando, Fla. The company plans to showcase its award-winning Total Oil Management solution, an automated oil management system, and recently launched Auto Mist, an automated hood, flue and fan cleaner; Auto Mist is going to […]

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Recipe report: Super Bowl snacks

The Super Bowl is a time for snacks and there are a variety of different snacks you can enjoy on the big game day. If the Packers make their way into the big game, then one food that will keep a lot of cheese heads happy are cheese curds. And for those people that can’t […]

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Marketing Ideas for Restaurants: Chef Cooking Classes

Chef cooking classes are a great marketing idea for restaurants. We are in the era of the celebrity chef, and it is good for business. Offering cooking classes in a restaurant allow people to interact with you in a whole new way. Speaking face to face with a chef you like is far different than […]

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Custom Business Solutions’ NorthStar POS Platform Adds Integration to Three of the Largest EMV-Ready Payment Processors

Coming only a few months after certification with Vantiv Integrated Payments, certification for North Star provides restaurant operators with even more choices for seamless payment and POS technology solutions. North Star provides a seamless solution that meets the EMV requirements these top processors giving restaurant operators the confidence to choose the right technology partner for […]

Published February 9, 2017

3 ways to capitalize on shifting dayparts

Some 83% of consumers said they were daily snackers in 2016, according to Technomics Snacking Occasion Consumer Trend Report. Busy lifestyles, smaller households with greater meal flexibility and the growing idea that snacks are part of a healthful diet have all contributed to this uptick in snacking behavior. Younger consumers, especially, are drawn to the […]

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