Technology is a constantly beating drum of innovation. If you don’t believe me, just look in your pocket. Ten years ago, the smartphone was just starting to become a part of mainstream life with just 31% of Americans owning the cutting-edge tech in 2011; today, more than 80% of Americans own a smartphone of some
For decades, the drive-thru lane has been the gold standard for speed in foodservice. In a matter of minutes, your local fast-food burger joint can take your order, prepare it, and have a piping hot bag of food in your hands. With the coronavirus only just starting to loosen its grip on the United States,
It’s often been said a picture is worth 1,000 words, but in a world where the average attention span often rivals a goldfish is that really what we want? Restaurant designs, especially new restaurant logo designs, are your best chance to make a great first impression. Mess up that introduction, and customers may get the
How many times have you thought about going out to eat at your favorite restaurant, but then realized that you didn’t feel like leaving the house and would rather have it delivered straight to your door? For an increasing number of people, food delivery is becoming an alluring option, especially because of how convenient it
Online ordering has changed the restaurant experience immensely over the course of only a few short years. What used to be a night spent out at a restaurant with friends has morphed into something completely different. Thanks to technology, convenience and the rise of third-party delivery services, online ordering is quickly growing into a booming
Ground beef, in some form, has long been a staple at every greasy spoon diner and most fast food locations across the United States, but is there a new kid on the block getting ready to take the crown? For decades, the allure of an all-beef patty drew millions of hungry customers in to get
For years, the restaurant industry has faced a constant and driving issue; how to attract and hang on to talented employees. According to recent data from TDn2K, hourly turnover in March and in Q1 increased, while the industry’s year-over-year job growth increased by 2.7% in March. So, what does this mean for an industry that
If you’ve been working in the restaurant industry for any length of time, you’re probably somewhat aware of the Burger Wars and what it meant for restaurant marketing and advertising during the late 1970s and 1980s. Hundreds of millions of dollars were spent to come up with phrases like “Where’s the beef?!” and to promote
When people think about some of the most successful viral social media campaigns of all time, one of the most memorable is the Ice Bucket Challenge. The challenge raised more than $115 million during the summer of 2014, and the money raised even helped scientists discover a gene related to A.L.S., the disease that benefited most from the challenge. You
Rapper and cultural icon Notorious B.I.G. once said, “I don’t know what they want from me, it’s like the more money we come across the more problems we see.” Honestly, he’s not wrong, either. In a world where companies are spending millions of dollars each year trying to discover the “next big thing,” small people like you
The Cronut. Kale. Unicorn Frappuccinos. Every year, customers are treated to an ever-growing and increasingly exotic selection of menu items influenced by everything from healthy food trends to popular culture. But what does it mean to truly follow the trends, and does it make sense for every restaurant to jump on the bandwagon? First off,
Warren Buffett once offered some concise and simple advice to help people grow our businesses and, in general, live their lives. “Rule number one: never lose money,” Buffett said. “Rule number two: never forget rule number one.” When it comes to buying new technology to support your restaurant’s operations, it’s always best to pay cash, right? The conventional thinking is that financing adds a stream of interest expense to