Small Silver Lining in Clouds for Restaurants?
While all of the economic turmoil is whirling around the media, Wall Street and political forums, there is something happening in the background that may be a silver lining for the restaurant industry. If you look closely in the crevices of the commodities there are some interesting price fluctuations going on with food and wholesale [...]
Let’s Legislate Everyone Skinny, Healthy and Wealthy
Let’s pass a federal law that says everyone must be a certain weight, must be healthy and have all the money they need to live comfortably. Sounds Orwellian, but solves many social issues. Impossible you say, don’t be so sure.
The restaurant industry, already in an economic tailspin from escalating food costs and fewer diners, is [...]
Restaurants Caught in Economic Vice
Spiraling costs and lower consumer spending are the jaws of a vice that is squeezing restaurants across the country. Notable chains are closing non-performing operations, independent restaurants are closing at a record pace and some food wholesalers are trying to survive record receivables that have put cash flow in negative numbers.
Chains have reacted by offering [...]
Food Costs Make Restaurants Re-Think Labor Relationship
The restaurant and hospitality industry must go back to the basics when looking at menu items. Over the last few years, as labor costs were increasing, restaurants were moving to pre-prepped and packaged food items to reduce labor intensive preparation costs. Now, as food costs are escalating, the food service operator has to review every [...]
Restaurant Equipment Buying Update
After writing an article posted earlier on On A Wait, I came across information that is timely and current. Energy Star, a company that certifies the efficiency of various types of equipment produced information specifically on restaurant kitchen equipment.
The article is particularly timely when restaurants are facing rising energy costs. My eyes were opened when [...]
