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Large restaurant franchises have been searching for easy ways to build their menus. The shifts in the industry have posed significant challenges for big business owners everywhere. Menu creation should be a source of excitement and creativity, but this process has...
Serving patrons is a privilege, and we know that the majority of the hospitality industry feels this way. A major point of success in the hospitality sector is food, and with this, food safety. When businesses fail to meet the basic principles of food safety, several...
With over a decade of serving restaurants and over 60,000 locations under the MenuCalc belt, it’s evident that nutrition facts have shifted. New scientific research has revealed more accurate information regarding nutritional facts, and customers are demanding...
Nutrition facts analysis has become the number one way for manufacturers and restaurant owners to stay connected to the latest trends, regulations, and standards. A lot of time, energy, and money can go into analyzing the nutrition facts in a product or recipe....
One of the many ways customers seek healthier options is through accurate information. The health-conscious customer relies on restaurants that are transparent about the nutritional facts in their recipes. For too long, business owners have been forced to analyze...
We are living in a world where fast-casual meals and takeout food have become too convenient. It’s as simple as a few taps on your phone and having something delivered to your door. Even calorie counts can really be that easy. The convenience of fast food is...
In 2018, Congress passed the Nutrition Labeling of Standard Menu Items at Chain Restaurants law. This requires chain restaurants with over 20 locations to list calories for menu items and provide additional information if prompted, including calorie counts. The law...
Determining a recipe’s nutrition facts is important before a restaurant can provide nutritional information for its patrons. If this is a hurdle for your business, keep reading for details on how to calculate the nutritional value of food products. The FDA requires...
When cooking, it’s sometimes necessary to increase or decrease a recipe's yield (the amount of what you are making). This is done when needing to make more or less of an item when making a meal for a certain number of people. That's where recipe conversion comes in. ...
Maintaining a trustworthy relationship with your customers begins with nutritional transparency. Demonstrating your commitment to nutrition as a restaurant is essential when building a successful customer base. Because today’s customer places significant value on...
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For those with plant-based preferences, the number of options for outsourcing meals is at an all-time high. Dozens of new vegan options are now available on grocery store shelves —from nut-based milk and plant-based meats to packaged snacks, wine, yogurt, and butter.
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Large restaurant franchises have been searching for easy ways to build their menus. The shifts in the industry have posed significant challenges for big business owners everywhere. Menu creation should be a source of excitement and creativity, but this process has...
Serving patrons is a privilege, and we know that the majority of the hospitality industry feels this way. A major point of success in the hospitality sector is food, and with this, food safety. When businesses fail to meet the basic principles of food safety, several...