Food Prices Rising in 2017: How Your Restaurant Can Stay Ahead

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Food Prices Rising in 2017: How Your Restaurant Can Stay Ahead

Today, we are seeing a rapid adoption of new technology across the restaurant ecosystem, while also hearing that technology is helping to improve the overall guest experience. In addition to this growth, restaurant owners have benefited from declining food costs in an economy with food prices rising. According to the most recent USDA report, food costs are down 2.2% year-over-year while restaurant prices are up 2.4%. With all the significant costs that go into restaurant management, food costs and labor continue to be the biggest variables each year. Controlling these rising costs will be much more simple if your restaurant takes control of its inventory management. Looking Ahead to 2017 - Food Prices Rising... Read More Food Prices Rising in 2017: How Your Restaurant Can Stay Ahead

Flavour of the month Asparagus

Green asparagus is by far the most popular variety in Australia and is available as thick, medium or mini spears There's no other vegetable that signifies spring like asparagus. The fleshy root system of the plant lies dormant during winter, and as the weather warms up the asparagus crown reawakens and sends up spears, growing at up to two centimetres per hour. Read More Flavour of the month Asparagus

Location Location Location - It's The Single Most Important Thing You Can Do For Your Food Business

You probably know it's all about location location location. But, did you know it’s the single most important thing you can do for your food business? In fact, one study shows that restaurant location has a significant effect on brand preference and overall brand equity. While creating your menu is probably your top priority, you want to put location at the very top of your list... Read More Location Location Location – It's The Single Most Important Thing You Can Do For Your Food Business

Trends in Chef Wear

Photo Courtesy of Chef Works While you may not see many of today's chefs rocking the toque blanche (the traditional chef’s hat which has become an icon in its own right), the white, double-breasted jacket is still the standard uniform found in most kitchens today. But in a world where anything goes, many chefs are taking kitchen uniforms into their own hands. For those tired of donning the same whites in the kitchen for the last twenty years, you're in luck! Many chefs are expanding their wardrobe and trading in their whites for charcoals and even blacks. Not only does a darker color instantly update your look, but it’s easier to mask splatters or spills... Read More [Trends in Chef Wear](/blog .etundra.com/get-equipped/trends-chef-wear/)

5 Ways To Step Up Security At your Restaurant

Proper cash handling means varying bank transfer practices. Keith Brofsky/iPhoto/Thinkstock It's not always easy to establish security policies for restaurants because of how many moving parts are involved. In addition to the customers and employees, you also have to pay attention to the way you handle cash, inventory and more. But it's not impossible. Here are the steps you'll need to take... Read More 5 Ways To Step Up Security At your Restaurant

How to Lower Food Cost with Portion Controls/

Portion properly to control food cost. Yes, food costs are always rising. But if you have the proper systems in place, such as recipe costing cards, you can absorb those costs. Stop screaming at your food distributor for your out-of-control food costs. Instead, get a mirror. Part of your food cost problem is you! It's time to clean up the processes in the kitchen. It's time to use food portioning systems... Read More How to Lower Food Cost with Portion Controls

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