Keeping takeout and delivery customers happy is even more important than it once was.
From the constantly changing dietary needs and wants of diners to the sanitation scares courtesy of the pandemic, it’s not easy being a salad station these days.
While labor is always an issue for restaurant operators, it has become one of the industry’s biggest challenges in the post-pandemic era. In response, many operators now are taking a hard look at time- and labor-saving kitchen equipment. When it comes to these units, there’s more to consider than the price tag and the full-time employee costs they could save.
“I’m from Virginia. We define barbecue as pork.”
During the height of the pandemic, some major foodservice features got curtailed, often in the name of food safety.
Some may view a table in a restaurant simply as a place to enjoy a meal with clients, family and friends, with knives, forks and plates just serving a basic purpose.
Cooklines are the heart of an a la carte kitchen and typically take up around 25% of the space, so they’re a critical element to get right. Unfortunately, cooklines often get built without a full understanding of the menu they’re supposed to support.
Some states and municipalities around the country have announced that they are in the process of implementing or considering implementing bans on the use of natural gas in new building projects now and into the future. This will likely have a direct impact on kitchen design and equipment selection.
Whether for health, sustainability or ethical reasons, the numbers reveal more Americans are shifting to a meatless diet.
Flexible design, a rethinking of service flow and multiuse equipment are all making headway in school foodservice programs.
Based on a strong response from customers, Steve Williamson knew it was time for his 30-year old company, Ruby Reds BBQ, to expand.
For college dining services, it’s a brave new post-pandemic world
Many issues continue to linger for healthcare foodservice. For example, in some hospitals the infectious disease department still determines protocols, which dictate what foodservice can and cannot do. In response, foodservice continues to navigate uncertain times and choppy waters.
Artisan meat and cheese popularity continues to soar as Americans’ hankering for charcuterie boards grows.
“Grilled” is the top prep method called out on menus, according to Chicago-based Datassential’s “2021 MenuTrends” report. Grilled food not only appears on 78.5% of menus, but grilling also represents the most common prep method for limited-time offers at major chains.
Pent-up demand has consumers now looking for more upscale and/or unique experiences when hosting events.
