Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes Restaurants have earned a “Certified Green Restaurants®” designation from the Green Restaurant Association, making them the country’s largest restaurant chain to receive the environmental honor for all locations. The certification, the second time the fresh soup and salad specialists have been recognized by GRA, signifies that […]
Read moreNRA research shows that tabletop tablets are the top technology trend for 2014. Tabletop technology, such as an iPad or other tablet mounted to the table, can benefit both restaurant guests and operators, according to John Regal, chief marketing officer at Ziosk. Ziosk’s tablet lets customers view menus, order food, […]
Read moreDigital display menu boards continue to grow in popularity. Why? The technology keeps improving while prices keep coming down. Today’s digital menu boards offer operators the flexibility to change the content by day segment, change prices, and add nutritional information. The ability to include calorie counts will be especially valuable […]
Read moreThere’s no more valuable real estate these days than in a customer’s pocket, according to John Valentine, vice president of sales, at LevelUp, which builds mobile payment and loyalty apps. Diners are increasingly interested in ordering and paying for their food online and through their mobile devices. NRA research shows […]
Read moreMany of the restaurant operators who met with insurance experts at the NRA’s Health Care Knowledge Center had taken at least some steps toward meeting the requirements of the new health care law, but confusion about the law remains. Most of them are concerned about how to calculate whether they […]
Read moreIf you want to get customers buzzing about your cocktails, try adding tropical fruit, berries or pear to them. And don’t be shy about putting beets in your Mojitos. That’s according to the latest data from social media intelligence firm newBrandAnalytics. The Washington, D.C.-based company monitors online reviews from websites […]
Read moreThough a relatively small city of about 125,000 people, Charleston, S.C., is a hotbed of culinary creativity. A robust tourism trade, a rich cuisine of its own, and a cadre of talented and creative chefs have helped the city reap the benefits of the growing national interest in what we […]
Read moreInteresting facts about restaurants, from ancient times to modern day chains. Do you know where the largest restaurant is located? Or how about the oldest restaurant in the world? 1. Restaurants Have Been Around Forever. Well, almost forever. The concept of selling food for profit goes back to ancient civilizations, […]
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