2018/11 Articles | Blog

5 Smart Ways to Improve Your Food Delivery Service

Jenifer Aquino · November 27, 2018 8:37 AM

Food delivery is the future of the foodservice industry. Customers are constantly expecting new ways to make their dining experience more convenient, and having hot, delicious food fully prepared, packed, and delivered to their doorstep is the ultimate form of convenience that restaurants can offer.

7 Simple Tips for Taking Appetizing Food Photographs this Winter

Cynthia Maier · November 26, 2018 7:22 PM

Whether you’re aiming for photos of food with more warmth and light or photos with a hint of drama, these simple tips will help you take some good-looking winter food photography that is bound to get your customers craving for your food products.

5 Tips for Handling a Foodborne Illness Outbreak

Cynthia Maier · November 25, 2018 9:59 AM

A foodborne illness outbreak is not a thing to be taken lightly. In 2015, Chipotle suffered a huge dent in its business when an outbreak that involved several of its restaurants in 14 different states erupted into a major scandal that negatively affected the fast-casual chain’s reputation and bottom line.

7 Tips for Managing a Restaurant with Ease During Thanksgiving Rush

Cynthia Maier · November 19, 2018 6:42 PM

Thanksgiving is one of the busiest times of the year for foodservice establishments. Restaurants often say Thanksgiving is the most hectic Thursday of the calendar, with huge crowds of families and friends jostling in to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season.

7 Superb Steak Secrets Shared by Celebrity Chefs

Cynthia Maier · November 19, 2018 6:08 PM

Since the first beef banquets and chophouses opened their doors in New York City in the mid-19th century, the American steakhouse has become a veritable institution frequented by patrons for their perfectly cooked porterhouse and T-bone steaks.

How to Build a Content Strategy for Your Restaurant Website

Cynthia Maier · November 12, 2018 9:37 AM

By having a clear content strategy, you can create specific, measurable goals and a solid plan for how to get there.

7 Coffee Shop Trends to Watch Out for in 2019

Jenifer Aquino · November 2, 2018 2:46 AM

To help your business get a unique edge in 2019, take a look at some of the current crazes in coffee that experts say may grow into full-blown trends in the near future.

Generation Z in the Restaurant Workforce: How to Keep Young Foodservice Employees Happy

Jenifer Aquino · November 1, 2018 10:35 PM

There’s a new generation of workers that are entering the foodservice workforce. As the first millennials reach their mid-30s and start stepping into leadership roles, employers are starting to get to know the oldest members of Generation Z.

Google Analytics: A Quick Primer for Restaurants

Jenifer Aquino · November 1, 2018 9:21 PM

Google Analytics works by gathering anonymized data about the way users interact with your website and generating detailed reports that can help you create an accurate picture of who is visiting your website, what they are doing there, and how you can improve your website to create a better user experience.

How to Design a Healthy Restaurant Menu

Jenifer Aquino · November 1, 2018 8:59 PM

Of course, commercial foodservice establishments are not entirely responsible for the obesity epidemic in the US. But restaurants still play a part in ensuring that their customers are eating delicious, healthy meals. It’s not just good for the national waistline; foodservice businesses are also benefitting from the switch to healthier menus. Research shows customers prefer to visit restaurants that have healthy meal options than those who don’t, resulting in larger foot traffic that leads to better sales and profits.

7 Tips for Designing an Attractive Restaurant Website

Cynthia Maier · November 1, 2018 6:51 PM

For someone who has never built or designed a website before, doing so can be intimidating. With the help of the following design tips and perhaps a pair of tech-savvy helping hands, you can learn to design a restaurant website that draws attention and drives food traffic to your business.

4 Staff Management Tips to Avoid High Employee Turnover Rates

Cynthia Maier · November 1, 2018 6:44 PM

Foodservice establishments face the relentless challenge of keeping staff from leaving. There are many reasons why restaurant owners must keep employees from leaving frequently. Not only does a high turnover rate decrease staff morale and productivity, it also increases the cost of hiring and training new employees and negatively affects your restaurant’s bottom line.

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