The pandemic has rendered what’s old new again. While mask mandates are slowly lifting in the U.S., many prefer to wear masks and remain socially distant. That has led to an influx in off-premise orders, contactless technologies, and the return of the automat. Effectively a vending machine for table …
Signs of a Toxic Work Environment: Restaurant Edition
This article was originally published on April 3, 2018. It has been updated periodically for relevance. When we talk about an unsavory work environment, we often use the adjective "toxic" to describe it- and for a good reason. "Toxicity" implies danger, poison, sickness, and even (when taken to its …
How To Write a Creative Restaurant Menu: 5 Inspirations
Customer satisfaction for restaurateurs is more than just serving visitors with good food; you should polish the entire experience from their entry to exit. And one way you can make them feel fabulous is by having a creative restaurant menu. Gone are the days when restaurant menus only listed …
May 2021: Restaurant Good News Roundup
Another month down and the light at the end of the tunnel is ever brighter. The northern hemisphere is in full bloom with the sun shining bright. While the pandemic is nowhere near an end, the CDC in the U.S. recently released a statement that vaccinated Americans are safe enough to congregate …
How To Calculate Your Most Profitable Restaurant Bar Food
Alcohol sales have long remained a robust revenue stream in pubs around the world. For example, in 2019 alcoholic beverage sales reached more than $250m in the U.S. In the same year, the UK sold an average of 255 pints per second throughout the year. While alcohol might be a draw, at least in some …
What Immigrant Restaurant Workers Bring to the Table
Immigrant workers are an imperative force in the United States job market. As of 2018, they made up 17% of the American workforce. In addition, many Americans work in the foodservice industry, which means many immigrants work in this sector. Why is this important to know? Immigrant restaurant …






