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7 Ways Restaurants Can Boost Their Bottom Lines by Getting Inventive with Events
Margins in this industry are tight, and, to help boost the bottom line, restaurants need to get creative. Events—participating in and putting them on—are a great way to give guests reason to walk in the door, whether it be for a grandparent’s birthday party, a blind wine tasting, or to support a local charity. On…
Read MoreGlobal Foodservice and Equipment Newsletter – August 15, 2018
To Our Valued Subscribers: Here it is the middle of August and I hope you and your organization is as warm as the weather. This is a favorite time for me as a sports fan. The baseball races are in full swing, (my Cubs still have the best record in the National League), the NFL…
Read MoreSteak ‘n’ Shake Wants to Sell 400 Corporate Stores for Cheap
Steak ‘n’ Shake isn’t fooling around with its refranchising plans. The company announced August 13 it’s looking to deal its 400-plus company units (there were 401 in 2017), to “would-be entrepreneurs who want to be hands-on, single-unit owner-operators” for a paltry initial investment of $10,000. For comparison, the initial franchise fee for a Taco Bell…
Read MoreKona Grill Taps SMG to Enhance Customer Experience
Service Management Group, a global customer experience, employee engagement and brand research partner to more than 500 brands, announced a new partnership with upscale casual restaurant brand Kona Grill. Looking to empower district operators with real-time information and actionable insights, Kona Grill selected SMG for its robust technology platform and industry-leading research capabilities. Established in…
Read MoreMcDonald’s Investing Billions in Restaurant Modernization
McDonald’s Corp. announced plans to invest approximately $6 billion to modernize more than 8,700 restaurants in the United States and the District of Columbia by 2020. The new features in these McDonald’s restaurants will include: Modern dining areas with globally and locally inspired decor, new furniture and refreshed exterior designs; Self-order kiosks; Remodeled counters to…
Read MoreThe Lost Art and Logical Advantage of Handwritten Notes
by: Heather Kaiser – Certified Professional Resume Writer, #JobSquad Member So, you went on an interview for your dream job and you think it went pretty well. Now, you wait… for what feels like an eternity, to hear back from your interviewer on whether or not you actually got the job. A couple…
Read MoreGlobal Foodservice and Equipment Newsletter – August 1, 2018 Edition
Dear Loyal Readers: As we begin the “Dog Days of August”, we hope your summer is raging on! We also know, that this time of the year, is your planning cycle for 2019 and beyond. My American Recruiters Colleagues and I are on top of the trends, (both segment sales and wages) that will be…
Read MoreUnder the Agency’s Food Safety Modernization Act
The Food and Drug Administration on June 19 began issuing draft guidance designed to help industry comply with the Intentional Adulteration (I.A.) Rule under the agency’s Food Safety Modernization Act. The I.A. Rule addresses hazards that intentionally may be introduced to foods, including by acts of terrorism, with the intent to cause widespread harm to…
Read MoreGlobal Foodservice and Equipment Newsletter – July 1, 2018
Dear Loyal Followers: Happy 242nd Birthday America!! Hard to believe what we as a Nation have done in just that short amount of time being a Country. Regardless of your political beliefs, I believe, that as Americans we should celebrate our contributions this Fourth of July to making the world a better place. As we…
Read MoreAHR Expo Returns to Atlanta for the First Time Since 2001
The AHR Expo will return to Atlanta for the first time since 2001 for its 2019 Show at the Georgia World Congress Center. HVACR accounts for billions of dollars in revenue and is a key economic driver for the state of Georgia, with U.S. Department of Labor projections indicating it will see nearly 20 percent…
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