The outbreak of Covid-19 has brought our nation through a rollercoaster of emotions, leaving us all -- especially the small business owner-- in a state of uncertainty, even panic. As consumers we've swept the shelves clean of basic essentials and have taken to...
If you're a small family-owned food business or a food establishment with only a handful of locations, times have just gotten a little crazy. With the forced shut-down of dining rooms due to COVID-19 aka Coronavirus, we're sure you're wondering how you can be flexible...
Unless you're living under a rock, you've heard of coronavirus or COVID-19. Originally discovered in China, this new virus has now spread to several other countries, with no end in sight. While the outbreak has caused wide-spread hysteria, there are several people who...
There's an old saying that goes something like, "You don't pay for the skill, you pay for the experience." In most cases one can relate this to a luxurious experience versus a more basic one. When we're talking about selecting a dietitian to handle something as...
It's no secret that significant efforts have been made in to change the way that the diner looks at nutrition. A few years ago, the focus was to draw attention to the calories in restaurant dishes so that customers had the ability to make better choices regarding...
Competition is fierce within the food industry. As consumer demands continue to dictate this new wave of a real-life unique user-experience, industry professionals are chomping at the bit to be more efficient and provide the very best. But in this accelerated process,...
If you own a Foodservice establishment, you most definitely have some sort of menu which means you also have some sort of recipe database. Now, if you're reading this article we would hope that you're housing your menu recipes in a digital recipe database. If you are...
The Beginning It was the 1990’s and Jim “The Weave Weaver”, an Indiana accountant was craving more than just crunching numbers. Dreaming of a place people could go to order something other than “froo-froo-faux-fabulous-foodie-fare (and hang out at) Just a good ol',...
When it comes to sourcing food for your establishment, it's important to consider your options based on the goal you have set for your particular business. If your goal is simply supplying food to the masses, then cost-effectiveness reigns supreme. But if you are...
As a consumer, by now you've probably heard of one calorie-counting app or another. From MyFitnessPal released by Under Armour to apps like Calorie Tracker, at some time, it's highly likely you've ventured into the world of tracking your food through one of these apps...
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Restaurant loyalty programs have returned with a whole new purpose. With proper data-collection and dining insights you can build a strategic loyalty program that caters to the individual and provides a custom user experience to your diner.
Given the recent spikes in COVID cases in the other parts of the world, it is quite likely that we will be experiencing our own version of COVID-19 Round 2 in the upcoming winter season. In the last 6 months, we have benefited from the option of outdoor dining. As the...
With the new school year quickly approaching, Culinary Institutes and Universities offering courses such as food science and nutrition comprehension are having to function for the first time without a physical computer lab. If you are finding yourself in this group,...
As summer winds down and we begin to move into the colder months, the dining options for consumers and restaurants alike are looking a little bleak. This time last year, most restaurants were preparing for a busy back-to-school season, readying their dining-room for...