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Social media seems to have an influence in almost every facet of our daily lives – and dining perhaps most of all, as people haven’t stopped posting pictures of their food. How can restaurants and other foodservice establishments use this to their advantage? Read on to find out. https://lnkd.in/gq3HxE7D   #tech #food #foodtech #restaurant #restaurants #serviceindustry

How to Order at Restaurants: Simplify Your Meal and Avoid Hidden Ingredients When dining out, it's best to keep it simple. Learn how to navigate restaurant menus and avoid hidden sauces and dressings. Simplify your order to ensure you get exactly what you want. Watch this video for helpful tips and tricks. #RestaurantTips #DiningOut #SimplifyYourMeal #OrderLikeAPro #HiddenIngredients #MenuHacks #HealthyEating #FoodChoices #DietaryRestrictions #EatingOutTips

Fresh vs. Frozen: A Restaurant Owner's Dilemma Solved! ️ Running a restaurant is tough, especially when it comes to ingredient sourcing. Fresh or frozen? It's a constant battle! #restauranteurs #chefs Our latest blog post breaks down the pros and cons of each option, helping you make the best choice for your menu and budget. Click here to gain the knowledge you need to optimize your food cost AND impress your customers! https://lnkd.in/dkcz2uy7 P.S. We also discuss some hidden gems in the frozen food aisle that you might not know about! Let us know in the comments what YOUR biggest challenges are when it comes to sourcing ingredients! . . . . #foodiehacks #foodservice #restaurants #foodbrokers #HerspringGibbs #RestaurantLife #FreshVsFrozen #IngredientSourcing #MenuPlanning #FoodCosts #FoodIndustryInsights #MenuOptimization

As 2024 marches onward, several restaurant trends are redefining the ways the consumers are choosing to experience and interact with food. https://hubs.li/Q02rdsQ_0 #secretsauceblog #getsaucedelivery #restauranttrends #restauranttrends2024 #foodtrends #foodtrends2024

Did you know that the average food cost percentage in a restaurant is around 33%? 🍔 Your restaurant menu is the single most important piece of information customers have about you. Naturally, that includes the prices—which a restaurant owner should spend a fair bit of time considering. The most important step you can take toward making sure your menu items are priced appropriately is having a solid understanding of food cost percentage. Read more on our blog: https://bit.ly/3IpKBEV #Yelp #YelpForRestaurants

In a survey of over 500 diners going to restaurants, 70% said they would go to a restaurant with bad service if their food was good. Is that the same for you?  Read more in the link below about how diners’ reasons for choosing a restaurant; it has always been my belief that the intent in going to a location is the whole idea of proximity advantage, AKA “location, location, location” So, would you go to a restaurant with bad service but good food?  https://lnkd.in/gAGetJ2D

Do you like fried calamari at a restaurant? Did you know that most restaurants actually serve cuttlefish rings and not calamari because calamari is much more expensive but still labeled as such on the menu? It's one of my pet peeves, highlighting yet another deception in the food industry. We've reached a point where the majority of people, including some restaurants themselves, are unaware of the distinction. Let's keep an eye out for these subtle but significant differences in our dining experiences. #FoodIndustry #Calamari #Transparency

I recently discovered a restaurant hack to try and get diners to come more frequently 🍲 👇 I recently had the pleasure of dining at Six by Nico, a restaurant that changes its entire menu every 6 weeks, offering a new themed 6-course tasting experience. It’s not just about the incredible food—it’s a brilliant marketing strategy that keeps customers coming back regularly. By introducing something new and exciting every 6 weeks, they give diners a reason to return more often than they might to their favourite restaurant. It made me wonder—how often do you visit your favourite restaurants? For most of us, it's probably less frequent than every 6 weeks. Six by Nico is changing that by making regular visits feel almost essential! How often do you find yourself going back to your favourite spots? Would a rotating menu like this get you to visit more often? #MarketingStrategy #CustomerLoyalty #SixByNico #CulinaryJourney #DiningInnovation #FoodLovers #UKDining

You've probably thought frequently about WHERE the best restaurants are but have you ever thought about the best WAY to eat at a restaurant? In episode #59, David Page ,the creator of the hit show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" teaches us how to approach eating at a restaurant to get the best value and best meal. These strategies could improve your dining out experience! #dinersdriveinsanddives

Join us for seconds on Thursday December 4th via zoom to see the trend report Nation's Restaurant News called “closely watched by the industry!” #CarbonateTrends #afcoTrends