Seal Takeout with the Georgia Pacific Pro Automated Sealing Machine
There’s nothing like ordering your favorite cocktail to-go. Sometimes, guests want to take the dining experience home with them so they can Netflix and chill. But how do you ensure your guests drink orders stay safe and secure from your restaurant to their couch? The Georgia Pacific Pro Automated Sealing Machine can help you do […]
3 Ways to Enhance Your Menu with Trending Foods
Have you taken the time to find out which items on your menu are selling and which ones are costing you money? Are your customers getting tired of seeing the same “Soup of the Day” listed on your special’s menu? One piece of advice – it’s not the soup of the day if it’s the […]
Secure Safer Takeout
Did you know? 60% of consumers have higher expectations of restaurant hygiene, according to the Essity 2020-2021 Essentials initiative survey on Covid-19. With business booming and the demand for takeout and delivery high, it’s crucial to secure safer takeout packaging to meet guests’ hygiene expectations and help food maintain its quality. Let’s look at a […]
Accounts Payable: The True Cost of Paying Your Restaurant Invoices
Every part of your business has hidden costs, including the process of paying your invoices. Have you ever thought about how much your restaurant is handing over just to pay the bills? When you pay an invoice, you are also paying your staff for the time it takes to collect invoices, input them into spreadsheets […]
Sustainability – More Than Just the Kitchen
It’s important we reduce our carbon footprint as much as possible during our time here on Earth. Whether it’s in the kitchen or the restrooms, in your takeout packaging or cutlery. Sustainability can and should be implemented in ALL areas of your operation. From reducing food waste to buying locally—every small step you take towards […]
How Restaurants Can Identify Savings and Gain Insights
Restaurants are looking for any way to save money and cut costs. But with a short staff and a full restaurant, do you even have the time to manage rebates and research market prices? Or even look into savings programs? As a Dining Alliance member, you get access to several features that help you identify […]
Three Food Cost Management Reports You Need Now!
The last few years have been exhausting and unreliable for those who work in foodservice. COVID, labor shortages, and supply chain issues have put restaurants through the wringer. Managing your food cost is one of the easiest ways to understand the health of your restaurant. It also allows you to identify where there may be […]
Restaurant Gift Cards Are Trending This Holiday Season
With the holidays just a few weeks away and Americans searching for the perfect gift for loved ones, encourage gift card purchases to your restaurant! According to a survey conducted by the National Restaurant Association, 62% of consumers say they’d enjoy restaurant gift cards as a holiday gift. 62% would also prefer one to their […]
Look Out For These Menu Trends in 2022
With the new year right around the corner and restaurant operators preparing for what’s ahead, we thought it would be a great idea to introduce some menu favorites to look out for in 2022. According to the new 2022 Culinary Forecast from the National Restaurant Association, many food items, beverages, flavors, and much more will […]
Work Smarter – Not Harder. Recipe Costing Made Easy
We’re probably not the first to tell you that recipe costing is one of the critical practices undertaken by successful restaurant operators, right? However, we may be the first to tell you that it’s a time-sucking detail that many use incorrectly. Before you aim for that little “x” on the top tab, let’s take a closer […]