Blogs
4 ways to solve the delivery dilemma
Hope Neiman, CMO of Tillster, discusses how using data can help operators conquer delivery.
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How automation can solve your labor problems
Automation will allow restaurants to use technology to simplify certain tasks and move workers to where they can continue to provide that human touch.
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4 tasks that kitchen robots should take over
As more technology makes its way into commercial kitchens, everything from the amount of labor needed to overall restaurant costs could improve for restaurant…
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Chef Chatter: 4 menu trends fast casual operators should master
Chain fast casual concepts often take a stab at including trendy items on the menu up to two years down the line, said Chef Scott Weaver, who shares ways that…
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Starbucks employees hoping the Tie-Dye Frapp will just die
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The word on the Twitter street is that it tastes like banana candy, but employees — who have to deal with customers flooding stores in hopes of trying the…
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3 ways to ghost out your kitchen
It's 2019, and the restaurant landscape is changing as we know it. Factors like technology, millennials changing and consumer preferences have created a shift…
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To catch a cash thief: Make your data do the dirty work
by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions
The best way to combat cahs theft is s by using the data your point-of-sale system makes available (check level detail) and then combine it with an…
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8 ways to prevent restaurant workers from spreading Hep A
Make sure everyone at your restaurant knows what Hep A is and precautions they must take to minimize risk
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5 things your emergency response plan needs to keep you afloat during flooding
There has been a pattern of recurring, record-breaking floods that have pulled too many smaller restaurants under when they weren't financially able to…
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7 tips to help restaurant managers navigate immigration compliance
With the Homeland Security FY 2020 budget calling for an additional $313.9 million for the hiring of an additional 1,000 officers and more than 600 supporting…
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How to make food-waste recycling the focus of your marketing strategy
Just as they brag about where they source their local produce, restaurants should brag about how the handle food waste.
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Incre-MENTAL: The heated debate over third-party delivery
Operators are asking themselves, "Does the delivery sale add or simply replace dining room visits?"
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Take a sip: 10 fast casuals upgrade summer beverage offerings
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Restaurant operators can provide value to guests with limited-time offers and specialty beverages.
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Chef Chatter: It's more than just barbecue for Mighty Quinn's founder
Hugh Mangum, co-founder and pitmaster of Mighty Quinn’s BBQ, describes the authenticity of barbecue and how barbecue is "home" for him.
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What predictive scheduling legislation means for your restaurant
Several U.S. jurisdictions have already enacted fair workweek legislation, including New York City, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle, and the state of…
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How to celebrate food safety to make a greater impact on your brand
by Doug Sutton — President, Steritech
Changing your approach to food safety from regulatory to celebratory can drive improvement beyond your food safety assessment scores. In fact, when you treat…
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Tell me where it hurts: 5 kitchen pain points solved by 1 KDS system
Implementing a technology solution is often the only pain reliever to solve your biggest back-of-house pain points.
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Chef Chatter: How to offer plant-based foods without sacrificing flavor
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Tom Moran, corporate executive chef at Nestlé Professional, gives advice to chefs wanting to add more plant-based options to their menus.
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3 ways mobile payments are changing the fast casual industry
Restaurants are diversifying the payment methods they accept. Cash, credit, and debit payments are almost universal across restaurants in the U.S., but…
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How to make third-party delivery companies work for you
Gallup research found that customers rated third-party delivery service as highest on cost, lowest on speed, and second-lowest on accuracy and quality when…
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