Foodservice by Design
Juan Martinez
Understanding and Working with Fast-Casual Part 1
- Published on Wednesday, August 03, 2011
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, May 17, 2011
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, May 10, 2011
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, March 28, 2011
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, February 22, 2011
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.
Delivering Successful Fast Casual Drive Thru Service
- Published on Tuesday, January 25, 2011
A growing number of foodservice operators are turning to off-premise service options to enhance customer convenience and increase sales.
Healthy Foodservice Equipment
- Published on Thursday, January 06, 2011
Happy New Year to all!
If you are like me, you have made a few New Year's resolutions. Common resolutions include adopting a more healthful lifestyle through diet and exercise. In addition, when the calendar rolled over to 2011, the foodservice industry found itself facing many new regulations that require operators to communicate nutritional information about the food they sell.
Return On Investment Ramifications
- Published on Monday, September 27, 2010
Efficient Innovation in Foodservice
- Published on Wednesday, August 25, 2010
