How to Build a Better Burger Fresh Takes - Issue 07 - June 2022 By Devin Armstrong Customer Development Director, Brown Foodservice Inc. June 30, 2022 The cold days are now behind us, and these sunny days bring family cookouts, boat riding, fishing, and of course grilling hamburgers! Hamburgers have become an American staple since the mid-19th [...]
Springing into the Holidays: How to Prepare for the Busy Days Ahead Fresh Takes - Issue 06 - March 2022 By Devin Armstrong Customer Development Director, Brown Foodservice Inc. March 31, 2022 The issue of product availability continues to throw curveballs in our plans, and it’s often out of our control. However, creating a plan early [...]
The Simple Fundamentals of Building an Online Presence Fresh Takes - Issue 05 - January 2022 By April Bias Marketing Manager, Brown Foodservice Inc. January 21, 2021 To beginners, the idea of creating a digital presence can seem overwhelming or impossible. However, it’s a simple way to lead traffic to your restaurant or small business. Below are [...]
New Trends of the New Year Fresh Takes - Issue 04 - December 2021 By Devin Armstrong Customer Development Director, Brown Foodservice Inc. December 15, 2021 For many people, December is a time for family and relaxation, but in our industry, it’s time to plan! So while we’re making a list and checking it twice, remember [...]
Work Smarter, Not Harder: How to build a low labor menu for this winter Fresh Takes - Issue 03 - November 2021 By Devin Armstrong Customer Development Director, Brown Foodservice Inc. November 18, 2021 Every year we deal with the normal "slow down" winter period between Christmas and spring, but this year feels different. Across the [...]
Brace Yourself – The Holidays are Coming! How to plan for the upcoming season Fresh Takes - Issue 02 - October 2021 By Devin Armstrong Customer Development Director, Brown Foodservice Inc. October 28, 2021 It's that time of year again, and this holiday season will pose an unprecedented challenge to our industry. The supply chain struggles [...]
Skyrocketing Prices, Disappearing Labor: How to combat rising inflation and product outages - Issue 01 - September 2021 By Devin Armstrong Customer Development Director, Brown Foodservice Inc. September 23, 2021 No matter what segment of the industry you belong to, the skyrocketing prices and product outages have greatly impacted your business over the last year. [...]
Due to higher minimum wages and a tighter labor market, restaurants are facing increased payroll costs. If you are a restaurant owner, you may be wondering what you can do to cover increased payroll costs without any of your customers noticing. How to Cover Increased Payroll Costs Through Your Menu (Without Losing Customers). Fortunately, you don’t [...]
Here are the top 5 reasons your restaurant menu needs a better steak. Restaurant customers are always looking for something they love in a new form. This is as true now as it was when restaurants were first invented in France many centuries ago. And what they really like in a restaurant are foods they [...]
Geo. Brown Land & Cattle Beef 7 Tips To Offset Rising Beef Prices Beef prices are rising, and as they rise, you may need to consider making adjustments to your menu to help offset those rising food costs. Here are 7 tips to help offset the rising costs of beef without losing any customers. [...]