FoodService by Design
Juan Martinez
To Hold or Not to Hold: That is the Question!
- Published on Wednesday, 25 January 2012 18:40
Technological advances in hot and cold food holding equipment are changing delivery methods.
Are You Leading Technology or Bleeding Technology?
- Published on Monday, 19 December 2011 22:01
Why Send a Man to the Moon?
- Published on Monday, 21 November 2011 21:40
Keeping technology simple and applicable is as important as bells and whistles
Dine America 2011: A Great Industry Gathering
- Published on Tuesday, 25 October 2011 15:17
Industry pros came together to inspire and enlighten
Fast-Casual Part 3: Considerations in Engineering and Design
- Published on Tuesday, 06 September 2011 18:43
Martinez's latest post on fast-casual concepts provides a closer look at the attributes they try to leverage as a point of differentiation from their competition.
Fast-Casual Part 2: Concept Definition
- Published on Tuesday, 23 August 2011 15:42
Defining a fast-casual concept isn't as easy as it once was.
Understanding and Working with Fast-Casual Part 1
- Published on Wednesday, 03 August 2011 21:38
The fast-casual segment seems to be the darling of the foodservice industry — and with good reason, if you look at some of the industry data. According to market research firm Technomic, the fast-casual segment is in the best position to achieve real growth this year and next.
Managing the Pendulum-Integrated Design Options
- Published on Tuesday, 17 May 2011 20:15
Here is a look at three different ways foodservice operators can go about pursuing an integrated design for their concepts.
Drive-Thru Design-Managing the Pendulum
- Published on Tuesday, 10 May 2011 22:46
For a concept's drive-thru to be successful it must serve the interests of both the customers and the staff.
Customer Service & Labor Efficiency Still Rules at NAFEM
- Published on Monday, 28 March 2011 16:45
As a follow up to my previous blog on last month's NAFEM Show, I wanted to share thoughts about some of the equipment offerings that caught my attention.
The Great NAFEM Gathering
- Published on Tuesday, 22 February 2011 22:29
A lot has happened since the last NAFEM show and foodservice professionals appear ready to help operators drive customer satisfaction and higher profits as the business climate improves.