About Kelsey Ellis

As a specialist in email, affiliate marketing and retargeting, Kelsey brings over 5 years of experience in online marketing and managing cross-channel programs for internet retailers. From strategic planning to implementation, Kelsey has successfully met aggressive revenue and performance goals. As a Tundra Restaurant Supply Online Marketing Strategist, she regularly publishes industry focused blog articles to The Back Burner. When not working, she enjoys taking her two Bernense Mountain Dogs for walks, hiking in the Colorado outdoors, dining out and sleeping!

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Restaurant Catering

Keep Up Restaurant Catering Opportunities, Even After the Holidays

Tweet During the end of the year holidays restaurants are in full swing, but catering to large groups is often times limited to only this time of year.  Yet there’s plenty of other opportunities that can continue to bring in revenue – from wedding receptions and birthday parties to business luncheons and other corporate events, [...]

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What in the Heck are Wobble Wedges?

Tweet Wobble Wedges: Fix any wobbly table, fountain, or toilet The curse of the wobbly table has happened to everyone. Have you ever sat down to eat at a restaurant, leaned on the table, and immediately slid sideways because the table isn’t level? Annoying isn’t it? Wobble wedges were invented to fix this problem. What is a Wobble [...]

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What is FDA Food Grade Caulk?

Tweet FDA food grade caulk is a food safe sealant that comes in a variety of colors: clear, aluminum, white, black and red. This sealant’s primary purpose is to keep moisture out of unwanted places, and since it doesn’t cause food borne illnesses when it comes in contact with food and drinks, it’s the preferred [...]

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10 Foods to Avoid Serving at Your Catered Event

Tweet What to Avoid You’ve done your research, negotiated costs, picked a venue, planned and organized the party timeline and sent out invitations for the big event – phew, the last step is to plan the menu. You probably have a good idea of how to make the menu stand out, and what your guests [...]

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What’s Popular Right Now: 2013 Inventive Catering Trends

Tweet Catering involves an immense amount of preparation and planning – there is pressure, tight timelines and long days. Between all of the commotion, caterers have to find a way to stay on top and beat industry competition. We’ve laid out three popular trends going into 2013. Knowing what your customers want ahead of time is going [...]

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QR Codes: Does Your Restaurant Need One?

Tweet QR Codes: Does Your Restaurant Need One? Regardless of what industry you’re in, participation in mobile advertising is becoming necessary to remain competitive with today’s smart phone technology. QR codes [quick response codes] are one way restaurant owners can quickly spread the word about their services, promotions and news. What is a QR Code? [...]

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5 Ways to Grow Your Business Starting Today

Tweet Customers are always looking for good food, good service and good value. These 5 business growth tips will help you fill your restaurant, remind existing customers why they love dining at your restaurant and bring in more revenue! Start a Rewards Card Program: Reward cards are a great tool to attract repeat business. This [...]

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Street Food 101: Benefits of Starting a Mobile Foodservice Business

Tweet The earliest street food vendors trace back to ancient Greece where small fried fish were first to make the menu. Today, a new generation of street food enthusiasts are lining up at food trucks. Affordability and flexibility are just a few benefits of starting a mobile foodservice business. If you happen to be an [...]

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Flavors of Fall: Pumpkin, Apple and Sweet Potato

Tweet Tasty, easy and budget friendly fall recipes to try at your next party, catered event or restaurant menu change. Aw…the familiar flavors of apple, sweet potato, pumpkin and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg are enough to make anyone settle in for a cozy evening at home. It’s clear, Tundra Restaurant Supply is obsessed with [...]

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5 Simple Recommendations to Earn Bigger Tips

Tweet With most Americans eating out 4-5 times a week, it is no wonder the foodservice industry continues to grow even in a slow economy. A server’s position is a main component of a successful restaurant operation. A server’s job responsibilities include greeting guests with friendliness, knowing the menu inside and out, provide high quality [...]

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