Locked-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.
Episode 62 – The Foam Ban is Coming!
December 3, 2020Maine’s statewide ban on disposable polystyrene containers takes effect on January 1st, 2021. Joining me to share his thoughts and some insight on the new law is Greg Dugal, Director of Government Affairs for Hospitality Maine.
Episode 61 – Grow Your Foodservice Business with Content Marketing
November 19, 2020This episode explores the best way to be found, to be followed and to grow your foodservice business using the internet. That’s content creation, and it’s as important to your digital presence as the food you serve is to your dining room.
Grow Your Foodservice Business with Content Marketing
November 19, 2020Content is as important to your digital presence and marketing efforts as the food you serve is to your dining room. It shows who you are, what you do and what you’re capable of – but most importantly – it can impact a visitor’s decision to return.
Menu Claims Help Increase Profit
October 19, 2020To earn the trust (and repeat business) of their guests, it’s necessary for operators to equip staff with menu talking points so they can clearly communicate the selling points of their ingredients and dishes.
Episode 60 – Peer to Peer with Paul Saval
September 17, 2020If you work in the food industry, provide distribution services, conduct sales calls or are at all curious about the chaotic world and persevering positivity of an independent businesses over the past several months, this episode is a can’t miss.
How to Organize Cleaning and Sanitation in the Back of the House
September 16, 2020Cleanliness is vital throughout the restaurant, but there is no section of the house where sanitation needs to be job No. 1 more than the kitchen. The health of your customers, quality of your food, and efficiency of your staff depend on it.
Meet the Owner
August 27, 2020We’re highlighting our hard-working employee owners! Meet Amy Yuen.
The Future of Foodservice: Here’s What to Expect
August 11, 2020Think salad bars and hot delis are gone for good? Not so fast, says Corinne Shindelar, the founder and former CEO and president of Independent Natural Food Retailers Association.
5 Restaurant Menu Analysis Tips to Increase Your Restaurant’s Profitability
August 11, 2020A menu is something that says a lot about your restaurant and its specialization, and also plays a significant role in your restaurant’s profitability. Hence, doing a comprehensive restaurant menu analysis is crucial for your restaurant’s success.
The Top 10 Myths of Restaurant Profitability
August 11, 2020Conventional wisdom in the restaurant business is often anything but wise or good for your bottom line. Here are 10 so-called undeniable restaurant truths that could be costing you big money.
Episode 59 – A Full Comp Crossover
August 3, 2020This episode brings timeless and relatable wisdom to the forefront of foodservice in a back and forth conversation between two podcast hosts reflecting on the ideas and advice shared by past guests.
Reopening? Here are 4 Ways Restaurateurs Can Reset the Table
July 22, 2020While uncertainties still loom, restaurants can consider a few ideas to ensure safe, hygienic, and resourceful operations.
Episode 58 – Marketing to the Checklist
June 8, 2020The idea at hand… What if foodservice operations used restaurant reopening checklists as a guide for marketing their businesses?
New food service from Fabri-Kal, Purell, Morsoft and Country Brand
June 3, 2020This week we’ve added 8 new items to our inventory including coconut milk, pizza dough balls, individual cutlery kits and more…
Episode 57 – Video Marketing During the Covid
April 18, 2020In this special video and audio dual-edition of the Dennis Knows Food podcast, host Luke LaBree interviews Sal Marotta of SM Media Group on the creation and use of video in the foodservice industry.
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?”
Special Episode – Making the Most of Downtime
April 1, 2020Podcast host Luke LaBree, and 4 other foodservice professionals share ideas and advice to help restaurant owners and operators make the most of their unexpected downtime.
Restaurants can Keep Customers Engaged with Live Streaming
March 31, 2020With so many challenges and changes happening in the restaurant industry right now it’s easy to feel disconnected from your customers. If you’re feeling the pangs of foodservice isolation it’s time to stream it!
Special Episode – The Takeout Transition
March 30, 2020A group discussion of 5 important topics for foodservice operations to consider during the coronavirus outbreak.
Healthy School Menus, Front and Center
February 17, 2020In a world that showers children with pizza and macaroni and cheese, one thing parents and K–12 school foodservice operators can agree on is the need for better school lunches—meals that are more nutritious and made with cleaner ingredients that are free of artificial flavors, colors and preservatives.
Foodservice and Ketogenic Diets
January 15, 2020While the diet itself if quite strict; creating dishes that fit within it using commonly stocked foodservice products is relatively easy. Developing a well rounded and flavorful dish will be a bigger challenge than sourcing the actual ingredients.
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.
10 Foodservice Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2020
January 6, 2020Consumer tastes, automation and population trends will all have an impact on our sector. Those brands that will survive and thrive have one eye on the balance sheet and the other on the future. The year’s coming trends revolve around talent, technology and tastes. See below.
How to Choose the Right Trash Can Liner
December 9, 2019Working with your Dennis Account Executive, it’s easy to choose the correct liner sizes and materials for your specific needs.