There is a growing desire for more options, especially flavor exploration, and demand for fusion cuisine is growing among restaurant-goers. Considering building upon a familiar and versatile favorites to get started…
Episode 71 – High Tech Hand Hygiene with Christine Schindler
February 17, 2023We’re talking to an engineer and inventor who’s taking restaurant hand hygiene to a whole new level. Christine is and entrepreneur, engineer, and inventor who focuses on using technology to protect businesses and their customers from the threat of illnesses and outbreaks.
Episode 70 – Managing Restaurant Menus for Margin & Profit
January 20, 2023Real-world advice on menu management from a food service professional with over 20 years of experience. In this episode Dennis Food Service account executive Josh Henderson joins Luke and Samantha to discuss menu pricing, and managing your restaurant’s menu for margin and profit.
Episode 69 – QR Codes Are FREE
October 11, 2022Luke and Samantha go off the rails in a light-hearted discussion about making the most of truly free QR codes. Whether for restaurant menus or online ordering, there’s a more than one way to go about it.
FREE QR Codes for Restaurant Menus and Online Ordering
October 11, 2022QR codes are here to stay. But what is a QR code, and what can it do for your restaurant? With a simple scan, customers can view menus and place online orders. 7-MIN READ to start making the most of FREE QR codes for digital menus and online ordering in your restaurant.
The Age of Restaurant “Favorites”
October 7, 2022By learning more about what tastes and influences are shared among age groups, restaurants can create profitable and engaging opportunities around those values and preferences. The following dining preferences can be helpful in better serving your restaurant customers and their varying preferences.
Why Meal Kits Are Good for Your Food Service Operation
August 23, 2022Once associated with direct-to-consumer subscription services and supermarket specialty cases, meal kits have become a valuable source of revenue for restaurants and other foodservice establishments.
Episode 68 – Scent Marketing
July 29, 2022In this episode writer and marketing professional Marisa Sanfilippo joins the podcast to discuss scent marketing. Tapping into this powerful consumer sense can lead to increased sales and customer loyalty.
Restaurant Email Marketing Strategies that Work in 2022
June 1, 2022Despite all of the hoopla surrounding social media marketing this year, email marketing can produce tremendous returns at a minimal direct cost. And it’s all based on quantifiable facts.
Why Meal Kits Are Good for Your Operation
July 12, 2021Once associated with direct-to-consumer subscription services and supermarket specialty cases, meal kits have become a valuable source of revenue for restaurants and other foodservice establishments.
Healthier Dining Habits Drive Menu Innovation
July 12, 2021Health has never been more important. The world is talking about coronavirus, how to prevent it, how to treat it, and the lifestyle diseases that worsen its effects. These conversations have reignited the need for healthful eating because it is one of the most important ways to improve our overall health and well-being.
Seven Restaurant Marketing Strategies to Implement In 2021
July 1, 2021Own or operate a restaurant, c-store or food service business? Check out these seven marketing ideas for your restaurant to attract and retain customers in 2021.
7 Dining Trends That Will Matter in 2021
January 28, 2021Few would dispute that 2020 has been a hellacious year for the foodservice industry. While promises of a vaccine offer hope things will turn around, there’s still a long road to recovery…
6 Trends that Reimagine Restaurant Experiences in 2021 and Beyond
January 28, 2021The global public health crisis has dealt the hospitality industry one of its greatest challenges yet. What does it mean for the future of restaurants? Has the restaurant experience we know so well disappeared forever?
At-Home Consumers Craving Restaurant Food, Free Delivery, Meal Deals
December 7, 2020Locked-down consumers may be craving professionally made meals and restaurant food, but good food isn’t the only thing they like about restaurants, free delivery and meal deals are also in the mix.
What Motivates Customers in the Age of COVID?
October 16, 2020Recent research that establishes “diner personas” can help foodservice operators understand and meet guest expectations.
Delivering Normality in Foodservice
April 22, 2020Whether it be the weekly date night, family movie night, birthdays or anniversaries; your restaurant has the ability to create packages geared towards maintaining a feeling of normalcy.
Video Chat Takeout Ordering for Restaurants
April 16, 2020This is proof of concept, a theoretical solution using freely available technology that addresses the question “How can I, as a restaurant, video chat with my customers to take their order?”
Gen Z: The Empowered Generation
January 6, 2020Gen Z is more empowered than previous generations to choose where and what to eat, and won’t prioritize health for another five or more years.
Thank You for a Fantastic 2019!
December 23, 2019On behalf of the entire Dennis Paper & Food Service team, we wish to thank all of our customers for a fantastic 2019. With your support we continue to grow our business. Smashing previous records, 2019 was one of the best years in our company history! We sincerely have you to thank for that.
Modern Menu Strategy, in One Word: Focus
December 5, 2019To maximize profitability in a highly competitive marketplace patronized by highly diverse customers, operators should regularly evaluate their menus, item by item, to ensure every offering is still worthy of its place on the menu…
Gen Z Will Drive Significant Change in Food Marketing and Manufacturing
July 8, 2019They are the first digitally native generation; that is, they grew up with easy access to information through handheld devices. Transparency, whether it relates to processing methods or ingredients, is an expectation rather than a pleasant option…
The 4 Best Ways for Restaurants to Draw in Traffic
March 18, 2019Increasing competition and customer expectations for consistent, quality service at restaurants makes getting people in the door more difficult than ever in today’s market. Competition created by new establishments and constant scrutiny via social media have raised the bar for service standards. Modern restaurateurs must react faster in order to succeed…
4 Ways to Appeal to Your Target Market
September 28, 2018To identify a target market, operators often look to specific generations. Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, Millennials, and Gen Z customers all have different food and dining attitudes, habits, and preferences. What we’re finding now is that many macro trends are shared across generations. They might just manifest in different ways in terms of specific needs and operational executions, but the trends are very applicable across almost all demographics. Once operators have a grasp on overarching themes, they can develop their menus, strategize, and market more effectively. Continue reading…
8 Ideas for Restaurant Pictures to Post on Your Social Media Sites
July 13, 2018Pictures can be a great way to engage your customers on social media and get them even more involved in your restaurant. Try out a few of these ideas and see how your customers respond!