A restaurant’s packaging is not just a vehicle for carrying food—it’s a statement that informs customers about your business’s brand and values. According to Technomic, a food industry research firm, 64% of consumers consider high quality packaging an important factor in deciding where to order food (1). And as Alicia McCabe, senior director of FoodContinue reading “What’s Packing Your Food? Restaurant Delivery Packaging Trends”
Category Archives: Technology & Innovation
Are you Missing Out?
4 Things to Consider Before Adding Delivery to Your Restaurant Food delivery is projected to grow 12% per year over the next 3 years1. Aside from the sales opportunity, there are other clear benefits to incorporating food delivery at your restaurant, such as giving the restaurant increased visibility, exposure to new customers and gaining ofContinue reading “Are you Missing Out?”
5 Steps to do Social Media Right
Using Instagram, Facebook or Twitter to grow your restaurant business By Bora Kang With more than 79% of the US population now using Facebook, Instagram or Twitter 1 and users projected to increase to 257 million by 2023, restaurants can no longer afford not to invest in their social media presence. Millions of users utilizeContinue reading “5 Steps to do Social Media Right”
Restaurants That Go Cashless: Pros and Cons
For many of us, it’s hard to remember the last time we paid for a meal using cash. We are slowly but surely moving towards a cashless society. This is evident in the way we make routine dining purchases. Research by TSYS reveals that 40% of Americans pay with credit cards, 35% with debit cards,Continue reading “Restaurants That Go Cashless: Pros and Cons”
2019 Restaurant Trend Report
Each new year brings new trends. In the Food Service industry, 2019 is bringing in its own wave of fresh trends! The desire for convenience and the popularity of fast-casual dining remains important to diners in this new year. Time is an asset that everyone values, making it a major factor in consumer dining. ToContinue reading “2019 Restaurant Trend Report”
Why Outsource Management of Your Restaurant?
Management companies provide restaurants with a franchise like operating system without having a franchise agreement. Management firms, like Goliath Restaurant Management, help restaurant owners reassess their food costs and supply chains, rein in bar costs and consolidate their liquor inventory to better suit their demographic, create marketing calendars and promotional materials to keep sales growing,Continue reading “Why Outsource Management of Your Restaurant?”
Safety and Security Tips for Your Restaurant
As the days grow shorter and the holidays approach, safety risks increase. Maintaining restaurant security and safety is a constant concern for owners and managers. Restaurateurs must continually strive for the security and safety of not only the products, but most importantly the employees and customers. Issues concerning restaurant safety and security typically arise dueContinue reading “Safety and Security Tips for Your Restaurant”
The Present and Future of Recycling at Restaurants
Consumers seek out “Green Restaurants” By: Guy Pittman There is no questioning the positive impact recycling and waste reduction has on our environment. However, many are curious about the effect is has on their restaurant. Much debate has been circulating around whether the benefits of recycling and composting in restaurants outweighs the effort and expensesContinue reading “The Present and Future of Recycling at Restaurants”
Integrating Technology in the Kitchen
“Work smarter, not harder.” A phrase that is becoming quite popular in kitchen management within restaurants. Technology in the kitchen is changing rapidly, improving kitchen safety, efficiency, and overall restaurant profitability. Restaurateurs are modernizing their kitchens creating more fluid and effective operations. From Bluetooth temperature sensors to robots flipping burgers (yes, it’s really possible), restaurantsContinue reading “Integrating Technology in the Kitchen”
Why Technology Consultants Are on the Rise
res· tau· rant tech· nol· o· gy – (noun) Any piece of software or computerized tool used in foodservice establishments or to aid in overall operations. Examples included, but are not limited to, point of sale, inventory, reservations, etc. If you look back 20 years, that term would be used to describe now archaic pointContinue reading “Why Technology Consultants Are on the Rise”
Cybersecurity and the Restaurant Industry
Cyberattacks are on the rise as the world economy has shifted to the digital age. For the restaurant industry, hackers aren’t just focused on payment card data, but now collect information on entire businesses and their operations. The customers, employees, reputation, and brand of a business are all at risk with today’s data breaches. CyberContinue reading “Cybersecurity and the Restaurant Industry”
The Arrival of Technology in Restaurant Business
Technology has radically altered the way we do business and live our lives. A lot of tasks have been automated and others, which still require human input, have been greatly simplified making life easier for the entire human race. The process has just begun but it has already affected all areas of our lives soContinue reading “The Arrival of Technology in Restaurant Business”