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Member Content 2012 Top Trends & Predictions
Dec 4, 2011
Trends across the board for the new year including food, restaurants, ingredients, drinks and hotels. From Andrew Freeman & Co.
Member Content Be Prepared for Any Holiday Party
Dec 1, 2011

With the holidays soon approaching, it is important to be prepared in advance for the additional rush of diners. By following a few simple guidelines, any foodservice establishment can be ready for sizeable crowds and a festive atmosphere during the holiday season.
Member Content Smile, It Enhances Your Face Value
Nov 29, 2011
John shares the power on the simple, yet effective, smile...
Member Content Season's Greetings: 7 Ideas to Keep Your Holiday Customers Happy
Nov 28, 2011

It's the holiday season again and if you want it to be a happy one for you, you'd better start thinking how you can make it happy for your customers. Miriam has seven ideas for you to consider.
Member Content Wine Sampling In Restaurants
Nov 22, 2011
Member Content Lessons Learned: Shrinkage? It's higher than you think!
Nov 18, 2011
What have you done to control your shrinkage lately? Mark shares an interesting story from a night out on the town...
Member Content Is Banning Children from Your Restaurant a Good Idea?
Nov 17, 2011
The customer is the most important thing, right? When you first get your job at a restaurant, this is told to you as if it were simple. Veteran restaurant employees, however, know this is not the case. What happens when we bring children into the equation?
Member Content Nothing in life is FREE!
Nov 17, 2011
The old adage "nothing in life is free" holds true more often than not. David shares a few examples from the online world.
Member Content Preventing Scald Burns
Nov 16, 2011
Each year thousands of restaurant workers suffer burns requiring hospital treatment. Here are tips on avoiding one of the most common causes of these burns: scalds.
Member Content Sell the Sizzle AND the Steak
Nov 9, 2011
Shep shares lessons on the customer service and marketing strategies of Morton's.
Member Content Q&A: What Does 86'd Mean
Nov 8, 2011
Member Content 6 Secret Ingredients For A Great Restaurant Video Short
Nov 7, 2011
What makes a video - especially a restaurant video - great? Micki & Tony share six secrets to a memorable and successful online video.
Member Content Glossary of Bourbon Terms
Oct 28, 2011
A rundown of familiar bourbon terminology.
Member Content Would You Like Greater Profits?
Oct 28, 2011
Understanding and using the principles of menu engineering can squeeze out hard-earned profits.
Member Content Is eLearning On Your Restaurant's Training Menu?
Oct 21, 2011
Member Content How to Elevate the Dining Experience
Oct 20, 2011
A restaurant is not a Broadway Review, but you do have the live stage and capacity to inspire. John has some how-to tips.
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