The millennial market isn’t something fast casual restaurant operators can afford to ignore. Not only do these consumers in the age range from their 20s through mid-30s represent 25 percent…
DetailsFood is like fashion — trends develop, take hold, and in certain cases, go out of style. Restaurant operators know they must adjust their menus to keep up with trends…
DetailsThere’s no denying that operators in all segments of the restaurant industry must adapt their business practices to cater to each demographic group, from baby boomers to Generation Z. However,…
DetailsFoodservice trends continue to emerge, evolve and, in many cases, become more prevalent. This year will be no exception, and foodservice operators must keep such trends in mind to maintain…
DetailsRenovating your restaurant can be an effective way to transform its image and to increase sales. However, before making a major investment in restaurant renovations, it’s important to take several…
DetailsFor cafés and coffee shops, encouraging and incentivizing customers to return is critical to keep business successful and profit margins comfortably in the green. There are many ways to do…
DetailsDisruptive technology is making an impact on the restaurant industry. Solutions that leverage customers’ smartphones to collect data are providing restaurateurs with insights they are using to make fact-based business…
DetailsWhile many restaurant customers don’t mind coming into a restaurant to retrieve takeout orders, curbside pickup is becoming an increasingly popular option among consumers and restaurant operators. Customers — especially…
DetailsIt seems like there is news of a restaurant data breach every few days. Restaurants, which sometimes have more lax point of sale (POS) and network security than other merchants,…
DetailsDecember 1, 2016, marks the day that the final version of the U.S. Department of Labor Overtime Rule takes effect. The new law raises the white collar overtime exemption threshold…
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