A 2011 survey by the National Restaurant Association found over 90 percent of restaurant operators claim changes in weather impact their businesses. Ninety-eight percent of quick-service operators and 96 percent of fast-casual operators noticed an effect of weather on their sales. Though this study is ten years old, the same principles apply. The variance in…
The Restaurant Trend That Requires Innovative Takeout Technologies
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I Promise To Clean My Kitchen Equipment
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Close your eyes and picture your kitchen. Pull a fryer off the wall, look under the hood system, open the coolers, and check your gaskets. What would you find if you took the time to look? Did you put off servicing something that desperately needs attention? If you’re not making regular rounds to assess the status of…
As online food ordering is taking over the food market, business owners should think about how to be more efficient and customer-oriented when it comes to order pick-ups. There are various ways to store prepared food while it waits to be collected by the consumer, some of the more traditional options are wire racks, heated…
The design of any retail or foodservice space is crucial. Quite often it’s the first impression a customer has with the brand. From the decor to the furniture, every inch of space occupied by customers is an opportunity to extend your branding. Front-of-house equipment also gives you unique ways to establish your operation’s brand. Why…
In the past, most of the customer dynamics focused on what took place inside the restaurant. Ultimately, guests are not only paying for the food but also the service. Even though one might assume the dining experience starts the moment a guest sits down to enjoy their meal, the experience begins before they enter the door….
As the popularity of placing orders online continues to grow, retail operators need to find ways to make sure orders are processed quickly and are easy to receive. Expecting customers to stand in line to pick up their food or product orders is a thing of the past. Customers are also looking for easier ways…