Top 10 Restaurant Trends of 2014
As predicted by the National Restaurant Association (NRA), the following are hot food and beverage trends for the upcoming year. Check out what you can expect to see in 2014: 1. Locally sourced meats...
Buyer Recognition Guide
How familiar are you with your buyers and their needs? The following is a list of seven consumer types to help you distinguish between different types of buyers and their expectations. As you read...
10 Tips to Help You Pass Health Inspections
You take pride in your business and how you run it – but are you prepared, right now, for a surprise visit from a health inspector? It can be stressful always being in fear that the health inspector...
Mobile POS Trends in the Restaurant Industry
To be a successful restaurant operator, it’s important to realize that squeezing out a one or two percent profit margin relies mainly on the level of customer service. Many restaurant operators...
Top 7 Foodservice Trends for 2014
As 2013 comes to an end, it is time for those in the foodservice industry to prepare for the news trends of the upcoming year. According to recent research, the following are seven key trends that...
How Strategic Sourcing Provides Alternatives to Room Service
More full-service hotels are eliminating room service as guests choose other options for meals. As an article on news.com.au reports, the New York Hilton Midtown recently eliminated this amenity. The...
The Top Benefits of Standards-based Purchasing Systems
The use of standards-based purchasing systems is a well-received concept in the hospitality industry, with hotels and restaurants using the concept to enhance the overall guest experience. The key...