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Staff Appreciation Ideas for Employee Appreciation Day 2021

National Employee Appreciation Day is celebrated on the first Friday in March. Coming out of a tough year for the restaurant industry, your staff deserves even more recognition and reward this Employee Appreciation Day. Here are some unique, and affordable, employee appreciation ideas. If you haven’t had any time to …

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Are home meal kits right for your lifestyle?

Meal kits and their delivery services have risen in popularity in recent years. If you’re looking to try one but don’t know where to start, we’ve done the research for you. Let’s start at the beginning. What is a meal kit? A meal kit delivery service brings you all the …

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All about America’s #1 food: Pizza

Pizza. That cheesy, deliciousness that is America’s favorite food. Don’t believe it? Americans consume on average a whopping 23 pounds of pizza per person each year. So how did we get here? A brief history of how pizza came to the US Pizzas started as simple flatbreads with a few …

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How much can DIY repairs save you?

Commercial kitchen repairs and maintenance are a regular part of any foodservice operation. Although not as glamourous as creating new menu items, updating the decor in your establishment, or marketing your brand, they’re something every operator has to plan for. And without a proper plan, these little things can add …

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What is Veganuary all about?

Veganism has experienced a new surge in popularity in recent years. Lately it seems like you can’t get through a grocery store or a restaurant menu without seeing the term “plant-based” somewhere. In the wake of the 2017 documentary What the Health, meat-alternative companies that started small, such as Impossible …

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How restaurant owners are rising to the challenges of COVID-19

As the foodservice industry closes out 2020 and looks ahead to the Q1 of 2021, we are preparing for the ongoing challenges of COVID-19. Restaurant owners have had to navigate uncertain times and pivot in new ways over the past year. This past October at the Restaurants Rise conference powered by MUFSO, we got the opportunity to interview several restaurant operators about how they’ve risen to the challenges presented by the pandemic.

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Which restaurant food containers are right for you?

If you’re like us, you’ve probably ordered in more this year than ever before. But food delivery apps such as Grubhub, DoorDash, and UberEats had already been gaining popularity even before the pandemic hit. And as the demand for getting restaurant food to go continues to increase, consumer expectations are …

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A restaurant reopening guide for the Covid-19 era

Reopening your restaurant after COVID-19

As coronavirus restrictions slowly ease state by state, many restaurant operators are trying to determine what they need to do to safely reopen their establishments. We're committed to helping you comply with regulations, and safely operate your business again.

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Mixing Up Your Spring Cocktail

Patios are opening, menus are being reinvented, and we’re all beyond ready to get out of the house and celebrate the coming of summer with friends. It’s official! Spring is in the air and a spring cocktail is in our glass. Whether you’re doing the sipping or the making, take …

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Switch to Low-Flow: Save Money, Save the Planet

Restaurants are notorious for wasting water. From rinsing dishes before sanitizing in the dishwasher, to dumping nearly full glasses of water down the drain, there are so many water-wasting events that you can prevent. Using low-flow appliances is a no-brainer way to start saving big on the bottom line. In …

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Is it time to replace your commercial refrigerator?

Six signs to look for in a faulty refrigeration unit. Part of working in the food service industry means developing a deep understanding of the tools and appliances needed to keep your kitchen up and running. Of those appliances, your commercial refrigerator is arguably one of the most important. With …

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Top five holiday gift ideas for your staff

What are the top five gift ideas for your staff? Appreciating your restaurant staff during the holidays makes the season so much brighter. When you invest in your team, they’re motivated to do their best every time they get into work. This year, show them you appreciate all they do …

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Fried foods you should consider adding to your menu

Don’t miss out on these fried food trends in your restaurant – just in time for football season. Yes, the health foods craze is still a strong trend. Avocados, kale, chia seeds and all – we support it! Maybe you’re asking yourself, is fried food still a trend? We sell …

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