The restaurant industry has been struggling since the start of the pandemic. More than 110,000 American eateries closed in 2020 alone. Lockdowns and restrictions made it harder for restaurants to operate, but as things get back to normal, a new restaurant customer satisfaction survey found that restaurants aren't out of the woods yet.
The latest Restaurant Industry Guest Satisfaction & Opinions Report shows that food establishments face another challenge: declining guest satisfaction.
Electric pizza and snack ovens add versatility to your kitchen, allowing you to cook and serve popular dishes like pizza, hot dogs, wings, hot sandwiches and more. Most of these ovens are countertop models and some are stackable, making them easy to add to kitchens of all sizes.
If you're considering adding pizza and snack ovens to your restaurant, you may be wondering what to look for and which models will work best.
Today's consumers are environmentally conscious and prioritize their health. These values drive consumer behavior and purchasing decisions, which are evident in this year's biggest food and beverage trends. Each year, trends seem to shift more and more toward sustainability, eco-friendliness, and healthy options.
While 2022 is no different in this regard, there are some trends that are pushing the food and beverage industry into new territories.
The ghost kitchen concept exploded when shelter-in-place orders were enacted. And the trend continues today as many eateries opt to open a ghost kitchen as an additional form of revenue. Some patrons may be back in restaurant seats quickly, but others may be reluctant to sit down and eat for years to come. In this article, we're going to explain how to start a ghost kitchen, discuss ghost kitchen startups, and more.
In the light of Russia's unprovoked and unjustified attack on Ukraine on February 24th 2022, we are reaching out to ask for your help.
McDonald Paper has strong ties with Ukraine, therefore we have created the nonprofit Ukraine Recovery to help get food and aid to displaced families and help the Ukrainian people get the materials they need to rebuild their country.
If you run a bakery or pizzeria, you know that a commercial mixer is the lifeblood of your kitchen. But even if your restaurant wants to create its own in-house dough or batter, you'll need a reliable mixer that can meet your volume and durability needs.
Whether you're just opening your business or looking to upgrade your kitchen equipment, it's important to know what to look for in a commercial mixer. We'll also share some top picks for mixers.
Restaurant prep is crucial to the flow of every kitchen. If there are bottlenecks during the preparation process, the entire shift will be slower. The best food processors cut down on prepping foods and allow chefs to get food on plates faster.
In this article, we're going to uncover the best-rated food processors on the market.
Plant-based is becoming the new norm at restaurants across the country. A Gallup Poll in 2018 found that 5% of Americans were vegetarian. That number is likely much higher today. Many more Americans who aren't necessarily vegetarian have adopted primarily plant-based diets.
There's no question that the plant-based food trend is here to stay, and restaurants are taking notice.
Are you thinking of starting a food delivery business? Many startups are emerging that find new, innovative ways to deliver food to consumers' doorsteps. And demand for this type of business is soaring.
Estimates suggest that the industry will bring in $1.82 billion in revenue by 2024 - a staggering figure.
Commercial induction cookers offer you freedom in a commercial kitchen. Induction cooking is both faster and more thorough than conventional cooking methods. When you have a portable stovetop, you can easily add additional burners to your kitchen to improve cooking optimization during busy seasons.
