Category: Retail/Food Service Blend

Written by Joseph M. Carbonara, Editorial Director The more things change, the more they stay the same in the restaurant industry. Despite significant evolution in the form of consumer dining preferences — including when, where and what they eat — and a growing reliance on technology among operators, overall industry sales continue to inch along during...

10/01/2018 Servers play a key role in the success of your operation. When interviewing a candidate, you can get a good sense of their personality. They should be confident, articulate, friendly and approachable. After all, how they interact with you should be a good representation of how they’ll interact with your customers. Once hired, it’s...

Source: Aaron Allen & Associates It isn’t enough to know that the fast-casual brands are eating into the market share of fast-food chains and full-service restaurants; nor is it enough to know that “fresh” has become one of the most bankable words in the F&B industry. Why? Good question. Understanding (and asking) “Why?” is essential; and...

Source: https://www.winsightgrocerybusiness.com/retail-foodservice/4-ways-boost-holiday-convenience-prepared-foods Holidays are not just busy for grocery stores and restaurants, what about the convenience stores? Around the holidays it’s easy for consumers to run out and pick up a dinner at the neighborhood convenience store. Below are great ideas for our convenience store customers to spice up their prepared foods menu.

Source: https://www.winsightgrocerybusiness.com/fresh-food/pork-hits-prime-time Author: Natalie Taylor Retailers driving sales by providing information on quality, cuts, cooking techniques When it comes to solving the “what’s for dinner” dilemma, chicken and beef have long fulfilled the role as consumers’ primary center-of-the-plate protein. While that preference continues to prove true today, pork is certainly giving its forerunners a run for...

Source: https://greatmenusstarthere.com/operators-edge/consumer-insights/add-premium-ingredients-to-the-menu-and-watch-your-profit-potential-soar-07132018 Did you know adding premium, top-quality ingredients—including those that are organic and antibiotic free—can translate to an opportunity for increased profits? When it comes to the quality of ingredients, you build trust through transparency, especially as consumers continue to value honesty, wholesome food and innovative applications. A recent study revealed 90% of consumers believe...

Source: https://progressivegrocer.com/category-spotlight-prepared-foods With consumers getting busier with their daily routine, they are wanting more quick meals.  Not only do they want quick meals, but they want healthy and fresh meals.  The quick and convenience of fast food is not satisfying consumers. They want better meals, and who can satisfy this need better than the fresh ingredients...

Source: https://greatmenusstarthere.com/operators-edge/headline-news/five-ways-to-boost-summer-sales-05112018 Great summer tips and ideas for the upcoming summer season. Hopefully, these ideas will inspire you to come up with even more exciting ways to boost your summer sales.

Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/fresh-vs-frozen-fruits-vegetables-health-nutrition-2017-4 Author: Erin Brodwin Since we are heading into the fresh produce season, I thought we could use a helpful reminder on when to buy. Also, we shouldn’t forget about the frozen produce section. They can be just as good as the fresh veggies.  Read more to see why.