In the newly paved landscape of what is now the food industry, we all must become acclimated to not only it's new look of closed dining rooms and delivery becoming the new norm-- but we must also accept the change in how it operates. In the wake of COVID-19, consumers...
Amidst the pandemic and all that is taking place throughout our country at this delicate time, one of the most beautiful opportunities we have within the food industry is the ability to feed our American citizens. In this process, it's important that businesses are...
If we've learned anything since the Millennial has become the generation with the most buying power, it's that customization is king. We see it everywhere, from the social media influencer to the new local food truck, everyone is on a mission to "define their brand",...
Since the forced shutdown of front of house dining-rooms everywhere across the United States only months ago due to COVID-19, restaurants have had no choice but to begin to pivot and flex in order to simply stay in business. As the weeks have passed by with no true...
We can all agree that we are experiencing a massive shift in the industry as a result of COVID-19. The phrase "business as usual" is currently devoid of meaning as well-established workflows and timeless operational methods have been completely turned on their...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
In the beginning, there were web-based software platforms, then there were apps. I'll never forget the day that I was sitting on my couch and an Apple commercial came on attempting to explain what mobile app was in 30 seconds or less. Until then, an "app" was the...
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Over the last several months, there has been widespread concern voiced by both consumers and government authorities over the affect that Covid-19 can have on the individuals who are in the overweight to obese demographic. Several reports have been published stating...
Amidst this global pandemic that is quite literally changing life as we know it, society has never been more concerned (dare we say obsessed with) their health -- and for good reason. With COVID-19 cases still surging and expected to rise in the upcoming months,...
Even before we ever heard the words COVID-19, the consumer trends were dictating the need to lighten up menu items by means of calorie reduction and the use of more fresh items in recipes that didn't necessarily amount to a salad. Now, months into the pandemic, we've...
Creating the perfect menu takes tremendous skill, research and tactful placement. And once that "perfect menu" has been created, there is still the marketing and promotion of this menu to reach your target audience. Imagine what would menu creation would be like if...