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Creative Ways to Show Employee Appreciation

Employee Appreciation Day is just around the corner, so thanking your employees should be at the top of your March to-do list. Finding creative ways to reward your employees will show them that their hard work is both noticed and appreciated. Set up a staff recognition wall Thanking your employees …

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Mastering the art of customer reviews

Do the words “new customer reviews” send shivers down your spine? They shouldn’t! Opening yourself up to the vulnerability of feedback isn’t exclusive to therapy, so it is time to start planning for success and cultivating more reviews for your restaurant. On average, customer reviews help legitimize your business and …

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Three restaurant desserts that can seduce any customer

“Would you like to see our dessert menu?” Yes. Always. But actually selling a dessert can be difficult. After all, it’s much easier for a customer to dismiss a new menu than an entree, appetizer, or cocktail. We start thinking about the bill, relieving the babysitter, or how a slice …

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Adding Healthy Dishes to Your Restaurant Menu

Adopting a healthier lifestyle is one of the most common new year’s resolutions, which means that more and more restaurant-goers are on the lookout for healthier options. Luckily, catering to customers that prioritize healthy eating doesn’t have to involve changing your entire menu. You can help your customers achieve their …

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What to Consider When Buying Restaurant Takeout Containers

Did you know that your restaurant disposables can make or break your customer’s takeout experience? Read on to learn the importance of quality takeout containers and discover the best disposables for your restaurant. The Importance of Quality Disposables There are many great ways to cut costs as a restaurant owner, …

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The best soup recipes to attract winter customers

Soup season is in full swing, which means that bread bowls and hand-blended concoctions are ready to soothe our souls and warm our bellies through the holiday season and deep into winter. But while chili and chicken soups are stalwarts year-round, your customers might want a little something extra to …

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Essential Catering Products and Serveware for Holiday Events

From corporate holiday parties to local charity events, there’s a good chance that you’ll be catering an event or two this holiday season. Regardless of the guest count and final menu, having the right catering products and serveware on hand will help your event run smoothly. These holiday catering essentials …

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Three Timesaving Products We’re Thankful For

Thanksgiving is almost here, which means it’s time to feast and give thanks for the bounties we receive both in and outside of the kitchen. Let’s face it — it’s easy to take things for granted. From iPhones to driverless cars, easier doesn’t always mean better, and a never-ending avalanche …

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Popular Pies and Must-Have Pie Products

Once the sun sets on summer and fall settles in, warm pies become the de facto dessert of choice to combat the ever-encroaching winds of winter. But these popular pies aren’t just the stuff of bakeries and mom-n-pop shops. Check out some of our favorite pies and the essential pie …

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Essential chili recipes for fall

The summer season has officially come to an end, which means that it’s time to bring back all of your favorite fall menu items. Many people agree that soup is the ultimate fall comfort food. There’s just something life-changing about enjoying a hearty bowl of soup on a crisp, fall …

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The essential baking supplies every bakery needs

Are you thinking about opening up a bakery, but aren’t sure what tools you need to get started? Or, maybe you already own a bakery and feel like your inventory is missing something. To help your bakery succeed, we’ve come up with a list of essential tools that every bakery …

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Our favorite fall menu items and comfort foods

Pumpkin, spice, and things that taste nice. Fall is finally here, and it marks the return of comfort food and carbs that were stolen from us to pay for our dreams of beach bodies and summertime brats. It is the season of harvest, bounty, crisp air, and fall menu items. …

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Food Safety Checklist for Restaurants

With September being Food Safety Education Month, now is a great time to review how to practice proper food safety and sanitation in your restaurant. According to QSR Magazine, foodborne illnesses such as norovirus and salmonella cost the foodservice industry over $55 billion each year. This is a hefty price …

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Restaurant Food Costs: How To Lower Your Food Costs

Restaurant food costs are rising and grocery shoppers aren’t the only ones feeling the sting of a 10.4% increase over the last year. The average restaurant profit margin is 3-5%, and high prices force restaurant owners to make tough decisions or risk raising prices themselves. It’s never been more important …

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Work smarter and safer with food storage containers

Buying high-quality food storage containers is an investment worth making. According to RTS.com, “The restaurant industry spends an estimated $162 billion every year in costs related to wasted food.” That not only has a negative impact on our planet, but on your bank account as well. Getting your food to …

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