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Preparing gluten free dishes
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Catering to the needs of customers who require gluten free dishes is a necessity for any busy restaurant. While it may seem daunting at first, by being…
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At the Dance
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Food and flavor trends behave like attendees at a dance. Their behavior is dictated by the music being played. In other words, it is the circumstances…
read nowElection Day
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
During election season candidates jockey and vie for position - looking for the edge over the other candidates. Battle plans are drawn. Counter moves…
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The young green consumer
by Kim Frankovich — VP of Sustainability, Solo Cup Company
If you want to know what’s happening, or will be happening, in the area of sustainability, look no further than America’s college and university campuses.
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Setting boundaries for social networking in the workplace
by Carolyn Richmond — Partner, Fox Rothschild
With each passing day, social networking becomes further ingrained in our personal and work lives. The benefits of social networking in the workplace can be…
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Details, Details, Details
by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America
The restaurant business is all about paying attention to the details. And when it comes to the details, there are two rules to keep in mind:
read nowFrozen = Fresh?
by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America
I don’t consider myself a complainer of any sort. When you’re in the business, you should have sympathy for the operational challenges faced by all…
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Moyer: Remember, 4 on the Door!
by Chris Moyer — Manager, Conserve, National Restaurant Association
The first time I heard Richard Young – the director of education for Pacific Gas and Electric’s Food Service Technology Center – say, "You want to save on…
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What does research in chicken consumers tell your restaurant business?
by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force
Market Force (www.marketforce) consumer survey on chicken preferences and trends
read nowThink Positive - Vote Positive!
by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America
There are varying opinions as to when the “Great Recession” began. Arguably, the roots extend back to the start of the housing bubble burst in the back half of…
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All this change is driving me crazy!
by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties
I was sure it would be a short, 15-minute lesson about e-mail to my 62-year old father. Tell him the basics, have him create and respond to an e-mail and then…
read nowA cocktail walks into a bar
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
“I cannot believe I agreed to do this,” she thought as she entered the almost empty bar. “I mean, what on earth was I thinking? It was that little Daiquiri…
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Its all about today
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
September 18 was a fairly busy day for me. Tasked with the Saturday chores of grocery shopping, laundry and general errand running, it was a day that required…
read nowA sea change
by Kim Frankovich — VP of Sustainability, Solo Cup Company
On one day in 2008, more than a half-million volunteers in 100 countries collected 11.4 million items of trash along the world’s waterways. What were the top…
read nowRemember your first boss?
by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America
Do you remember your first boss? Of COURSE you do. That person holds a unique place in your personal history. Be it a source of inspiration, perspiration, or…
read nowBridging the gaps
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
When I was in the fifth grade, I had a classmate who was completely obsessed with Prince and the Revolution. When Purple Rain was released in 1984, he watched…
read nowStreet food adoption papers approved
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
I find it fascinating that some experiences stay with you forever while 1,000 others fade to nothing - as if never born. Have you ever had an experience that…
read nowPlanning store layouts? Consider the recycling and composting trend
by Kim Frankovich — VP of Sustainability, Solo Cup Company
As I travel the country, I see more and more operators, universities, airports and hotels collecting recyclables and compostables. If you’re planning new…
read nowA trend walks into the unemployment office
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
He sat patiently on the hard little chair, not sure what to expect. The paper in his hand seemed small and sparse but it would have to do. The door opposite…
read nowPayroll savings in the kitchen: Worth the risk?
by Carolyn Richmond — Partner, Fox Rothschild
With businesses facing continued economic uncertainty, the pressure to find cost savings is greater than ever. Undeniably, cutting down on overtime costs is…
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