In The Restaurant

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.

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 …

Ghost kitchens are a new trend that’s catching on. See what ghost kitchen concept is right for your restaurant.

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

Third Party (On Demand) Delivery is a popular topic of discussion these days and they’re a great way to increase restaurant sales. Restaurants are experiencing 44% + of their sales being off-premise orders and 25% of those orders being delivery. It’s important to set your establishment up for success with …

A funny thing happened to me the other day. I was calling to make a large party reservation at a local pizza and tap house. It was a Monday and it was snowing all day, so I didn’t expect a reservation would even be necessary, but I decided it was …

Fixed price menus, also known as prix fixe menus, have long been a staple in Europe, but it wasn’t until the 2009 recession that we really saw them take off in the states. Typically offering a 3-course combination consisting of an appetizer, entrée and dessert, the prix fixe menu was …