The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released safety protocol for reopening dine-in restaurant service. These precautions are designed to encourage safety for employees and customers. Here are several tips from the CDC: Restaurants select a staff member to handle any COVID-19 problems. This includes monitoring social distancing between
Summer can be a great opportunity to update your operation’s menu to feature delicious and refreshing dishes that are perfect for warm weather and good times. Here are some wonderful options to enhance your menu and increase customer satisfaction and sales. What screams summer more than a scrumptious pepper-rubbed steak
The restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic have forced restaurants to rely on takeout and delivery services to sustain sales during the past two months. Restaurants are beginning to open their doors for dine-in, but many people will continue to avoid public settings and dine at home. Operators must continue to
Memorial Day is an important holiday to remember and honor those who died while serving our country. It is an annual reminder of the start of summer and a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the company of your family and friends. Traditional Memorial Day activities include visiting memorials, participating in parades,
With graduation coming up, many families will be looking for restaurants to get delivery or catered, especially during this time with COVID-19. Dessert, whether it be cakes, cookies, or cupcakes, is essential for a celebration as important as a graduation. Cakes can be a great option for restaurants to offer,
Consumer’s needs are constantly changing with these current circumstances, especially with food demand. Here are some ways your operation can continue while facing this pandemic, especially as a bakery. Optimize in-store management Rearranging your opening hours to allow time to follow up on hygiene measures, restock and keeping your team healthy
We have recently added an Instagram page to our social media services! Below is a link to the page: https://www.instagram.com/cotati_foodservice/ Our Instagram page will be filled with useful content that you also find on our other social media pages! Our team will provide information that can improve your operation. Be
This Mother’s Day is destined to be a little out of the ordinary with the pandemic upon us. Customers will be staying home and celebrating instead of going out to the traditional brunch or dinner. However, many families will choose to order takeout or delivery instead of cooking, so it
Restaurants are being forced to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, doing everything possible to keep their businesses alive. Takeout is the only option, so operations are shifting their business models with creative ideas and promotions. 1. Unconventional Takeout Foods Perishable items in your restaurant pantry that tend to spoil, such
Because of the current crisis of COVID 19, also known as the Coronavirus, household cleaning products are in high demand and not available at this time, making it difficult for those in need. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) suggests that bleach is capable of killing dangerous bacteria (E-Coli, Salmonella,
With Thanksgiving wrapped it’s time to look ahead and craft a winter menu that delivers both warmth and comfort to your customers. While traditional holiday dishes may have left their mark, winter menus present an exciting opportunity to introduce fresh flavors, showcase seasonal ingredients, and even experiment with unique techniques.
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