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Culinary, Economic and Technological Restaurant Trends

Restaurant Trends, Culinary, Tech and Economy Like most industries, the restaurant/food industry is using analytical data to understand how the market is being influenced and how to follow suit. As a new wave of youthful consumers begins entrenching upon restaurants, there are some key trends that they are particularly attracted to. Here is a look […]

Food Cost Management: Learn How to Trim the Fat

Food Cost Management Not much can spell disaster for a food establishment faster than high or fluctuating food cost. Food cost goals change depending what style of food service you provide; fast food, fast casual, casual dining, or fine dining. With a food cost range of 28 to 35 percent, it is important to first […]

3 Hottest Trends Every Restaurant Should Adopt in 2020

Restaurant Trends 2020 In the last couple of years, the American restaurant scene has had an influx of technological shake ups. The way most consumers have ordered their food has virtually been flipped upside down. 2020 will continue to see evolving trends of simplistic mobile means. These trends will make it easier to receive food […]

Restaurant Consumer Trends in the Millennial Population

Restaurant Consumer Trends: Millennial Population More than other generations, millennials want to eat healthier and take part in an active lifetsyle. They are moving away from a fear of calories and carbs to a diet that includes these along with fats. Thirty-three percent of millennials are using bloggers to gather information about nutrition and health. Also, 36% of […]

Food and Drinks Menu Pricing

  Menu Pricing: Getting the Food and Drinks Pricing Right: The Difference Between Succeeding and Going Under   Yes, having good quality food and drinks is the key to success, but so is the pricing. Think about influential restaurateur Barbara Lynch for instance. She credits the opening of her second and third restaurants to learning about […]

Creating a Successful Restaurant Business Plan

A solid business plan is the critical first step in getting funding for your restaurant. Many entrepreneurs struggle with this aspect. You are not alone! The pristine vision you have for your future business will now become numbers on reports for potential lenders.  Although a business plan does not convey all of your original ideas, […]

4 Key Factors to Designing an Efficient Restaurant  Kitchen

Congratulations! You are about to embark on a new journey, whether it’s your first restaurant of your 5th one when designing a new restaurant kitchen or renovating an existing one, efficiency should always be your top priority. The single most significant factor in your restaurant’s success is a well-designed and functional kitchen. A carelessly designed […]

Animal Free? Are Vegan Restaurants the Next Big Food Trend?

Are Vegan Restaurants the Next Big Food Trend?   Veganism, defined as not consuming or using animal byproducts, has gone mainstream of late. It is no longer entirely acceptable to ignore vegans when designing your restaurant, and some established joints such as Gigi Pizzeria in Sydney, Australia, have gone meat free. In fact, vegan and […]

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