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Host Barbara Castiglia talks the latest restaurant technology with Zuppler’s Founder and CEO, Shiva Srinivasan. Zuppler, an online ordering management company, serves primarily independent restaurants and some chains, focusing on ensuring the company’s brand is maintained throughout the online ordering process.
Initially, Zuppler started Read more
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50% of Online Shoppers Abandon Their Cart. What’s Making Them So Flaky?
Host Barbara Castiglia talks the latest restaurant technology with Zuppler’s Founder and CEO, Shiva Srinivasan. Zuppler, an online ordering management company, serves Read more
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“The Employee is My First Customer.” Strategies for Restaurant Success from Legacy Restaurateur
Author, restaurant owner and hospitality industry expert Barry Jessurun discussed his book, life lessons, and tips for restaurant success with Host Barbara Castiglia on The Read more
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As Export Values Rise, American Farmers Face a Trade Crisis
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U.S. agricultural exports are being hampered by transportation issues, leading to a loss in sales potentially as high as 22%.
In 2021 from January through Read more
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74% of Restaurant-Goers Want Free WiFi. Is it Worth the Cybersecurity Risks?
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You’ve likely placed an on-line food order in the past six months; many of us do it on a regular basis. We all took notice as restaurants all over the world Read more
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Why Are McDonald’s Ice Cream Machines Seemingly Always Down?
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86 Repairs utilizes technology for data-centric decisioning in restaurant industry.
Restaurant industry lacks data to utilize preventative maintenance Read more
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Navigating New Standards and Workflows in QSR
The pandemic pushed many changes in the retail and restaurant space, particularly among QSRs. Consumers adapted to these changes by demanding quick and convenient options Read more
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The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, or RDOF, enacted in 2019, provides $20.4 billion in funding for rural broadband construction over ten years. Complementing this fund, the newly enacted Infrastructure Read more
Using Registries to Prevent Opioid Use
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PDMP and EPCS are two emerging abbreviations essential to curbing the current opioid epidemic. David McFarlane, Marketing Communications Manager with Medsphere, and Host Tyler Kern discussed what they are and Read more
The Intricacies of Interior Design in Medical Furnishing: Champions of Care
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One thing that's very important but doesn't take a prominent role in healthcare settings is furniture. It plays a significant role in patient care when it comes to looks, comfort, and functionality. An Read more
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Wingstop Shares Tumble After Chicken Wing Prices Start Soaring
July 28, 2021
(Bloomberg) -- Wingstop Inc. is falling Wednesday despite a strong earnings report as investors increasingly fear inflationary risks as the price of chicken wings keeps rising.
The Read more
Getting the Attention of Customers with Effective Grab-and-Go Options
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a lot of disruption, but it also caused a lot of innovation. Now, Read more
Food Industry Automation Trends: Greater Adoption and New Applications
The food industry underwent a monumental change in the last year. The demand was still high, Read more
The Five Most Underutilized Technologies In Vending
When you think of vending machines, you probably think of the no-frills, rectangle-shaped Read more
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The Five Most Underutilized Technologies In Vending
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When you think of vending machines, you probably think of the no-frills, rectangle-shaped machines dishing out your favorite soda or chips. There is nothing fancy to them – put in your loose Read more
KPS Global® Named Bronze Winner of the 2021 Edison Awards
KPS Global® has been named a Bronze Edison Award winner in the Manufacturing, Logistics & Read more
AFC Bournemouth and Kitchen CUT Ready for Kick Off
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The Pros and Cons of Vending Machine Operator Relationships
There are a wide range of reasons to become a vending machine operator – it’s a great way to Read more
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The Pros and Cons of Vending Machine Operator Relationships
February 9, 2021
There are a wide range of reasons to become a vending machine operator – it’s a great way to earn extra income, forge a career path with control over your own hours, your business, and Read more
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Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes Hires Vice President of Sales-Americas, Expands Executive Team
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How to Solve Manufacturing Changeover Challenges in Food and Beverage
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From new technologies and changing food trends to supply chains and innovative concepts, the restaurant industry is everchanging. Host Andre Natera shares kitchens, plates and stories with food Read more
How B2B Brands Pivoted Overnight To Meet Customer Demands
Over the past year and a half, companies have had to make a lot of changes and quickly. Read more
How Have Drive-Thru and QSR Technologies Evolved during COVID-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted every corner of the foodservice industry, and this was Read more
How the Hospitality Staffing Landscape Changed
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New Taco Bell Defy Goes Touchless on its Drive Thru
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“The Employee is My First Customer.” Strategies for Restaurant Success from Legacy Restaurateur
November 29, 2021
Author, restaurant owner and hospitality industry expert Barry Jessurun discussed his book, life lessons, and tips for restaurant success with Host Barbara Castiglia on The Read more
As Export Values Rise, American Farmers Face a Trade Crisis
Key Points:
U.S. agricultural exports are being hampered by transportation Read more
74% of Restaurant-Goers Want Free WiFi. Is it Worth the Cybersecurity Risks?
Commentary:
You’ve likely placed an on-line food order in the past Read more
Why Are McDonald’s Ice Cream Machines Seemingly Always Down?
Key Points
86 Repairs utilizes technology for data-centric Read more
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Why Are McDonald’s Ice Cream Machines Seemingly Always Down?
November 23, 2021
Key Points
86 Repairs utilizes technology for data-centric decisioning in restaurant industry.
Restaurant industry lacks data to utilize preventative maintenance Read more
Navigating New Standards and Workflows in QSR
The pandemic pushed many changes in the retail and restaurant space, Read more
Is it Time to Reinvent the Drive-Thru?
Traditional American fast food is perceived by many to be inevitably Read more
When It Comes to Customer Data, What Do Restaurants Really Need to Capture?
Key Points:
QSRs experienced a quick, major disruption during Read more
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When It Comes to Customer Data, What Do Restaurants Really Need to Capture?
November 10, 2021
Key Points:
QSRs experienced a quick, major disruption during pandemic.
Technology and data are pivotal to QSR success.
Bottle Rocket helped build the Read more
How Paris Baguette Maintains Quality Across Its Stores
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Paris Baguette has nearly 4000 bakery-cafes worldwide.
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50% of Online Shoppers Abandon Their Cart. What’s Making Them So Flaky?
December 2, 2021
Host Barbara Castiglia talks the latest restaurant technology with Zuppler’s Founder and CEO, Shiva Srinivasan. Zuppler, an online ordering management company, serves primarily independent restaurants and some chains, focusing on ensuring the company’s brand is maintained throughout the online ordering process.
Initially, Zuppler started Read more
“The Employee is My First Customer.” Strategies for Restaurant Success from Legacy Restaurateur
November 29, 2021
Author, restaurant owner and hospitality industry expert Barry Jessurun discussed his book, life lessons, and tips for restaurant success with Host Barbara Castiglia on The Main Course.
As owner of Green Valley Hospitality, Jessurun has ran four restaurants ranging from fast-casual to higher-end menus to university settings for up to 32 Read more
As Export Values Rise, American Farmers Face a Trade Crisis
November 26, 2021
Key Points:
U.S. agricultural exports are being hampered by transportation issues, leading to a loss in sales potentially as high as 22%.
In 2021 from January through July, the dairy industry was forced to spend almost a $1 billion in additional costs to make up for supply chain problems.
American farmers who are experiencing losses due Read more
74% of Restaurant-Goers Want Free WiFi. Is it Worth the Cybersecurity Risks?
November 23, 2021
Commentary:
You’ve likely placed an on-line food order in the past six months; many of us do it on a regular basis. We all took notice as restaurants all over the world were thrust into a shift towards a delivery- or pickup-only business model in order to survive during the pandemic, mostly with consumers placing on-online orders and Read more
Why Are McDonald’s Ice Cream Machines Seemingly Always Down?
November 23, 2021
Key Points
86 Repairs utilizes technology for data-centric decisioning in restaurant industry.
Restaurant industry lacks data to utilize preventative maintenance plans.
Data and technology will continue to move restaurant industry forward.
Commentary:
Daniel Estrada, co-founder and CEO of 86 Repairs, noticed a large gap in the Read more
Navigating New Standards and Workflows in QSR
November 17, 2021
The pandemic pushed many changes in the retail and restaurant space, particularly among QSRs. Consumers adapted to these changes by demanding quick and convenient options through technological options such as BOPIS.
On this episode of the Gauge Capital Podcast, Host Brent White talked with Sam Banon, Senior Vice President at Gauge Read more
Is it Time to Reinvent the Drive-Thru?
November 17, 2021
Traditional American fast food is perceived by many to be inevitably unhealthy; however, it doesn’t have to be. Amy’s Kitchen is reinventing the classic American drive-thru one organic, vegetarian burger at a time. In this episode of The Main Course, Host Barbara Castiglia sat down with the President of Amy’s Drive-Thru, David Wolfgram, to Read more
When It Comes to Customer Data, What Do Restaurants Really Need to Capture?
November 10, 2021
Key Points:
QSRs experienced a quick, major disruption during pandemic.
Technology and data are pivotal to QSR success.
Bottle Rocket helped build the Chick-Fil-A customers love today.
Commentary:
Host Barbara Castiglia discussed all things modern restaurant management with Peter Klayman, quick service restaurant (QSR) and Read more
How Paris Baguette Maintains Quality Across Its Stores
November 4, 2021
Key Points:
Paris Baguette has nearly 4000 bakery-cafes worldwide.
They maintain standards by having regular store audits.
They also constantly train, film and, review in order to maintain standards.
Commentary:
If the thought of a French baguette or pastry puts you in a good mood, you’ll love the latest delicious episode of Read more