On this oft-deabated holiday, there will be customers and diners that embrace the anti-Valentine spirit and will remember you for siding with them. Then there are those who see the opportunities for a last-minute match. NRN.com has some clever ideas, whatever the pleasure.
Making the Most of a “Holiday”: For the Non-Valentines and Singles, Clever Approaches
February 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Ingredients to Your Door, Measured, Just Add the Cook
February 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
What’s on for dinner tonight? Julia Moskin writes about dinner kit expansion in todays’ New York Times. ” The dinner kit aims for a sweet spot somewhere between the bunch of asparagus and the finished asparagus-stuffed salmon” she writes. “And it addresses some paradoxes peculiar to today’s home kitchens: while Americans, fed a steady diet of TV cooking shows and nutritional news, care increasingly about what they eat, many feel too harried to hunt down new recipes and make dinner from scratch. Yet they remain unwilling to live on takeout and heat-and-eat meals alone.” She looks at the brand -new Plated, Chefday, as well as others we’ve written about previously, Blue Apron and Hello Fresh.
Sweetgreens Launches Mobile, No Processing Fees Means More Charity
February 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Sweetgreen, a chain of East Coast eateries (one soon to open in NY), has launched a branded mobile payment app called sweetgreen rewards, built by Boston-based startup LevelUp.
An added plus: when customers use the app instead of a credit card, Sweetgreen doesn’t pay a processing fee. They’re donating 1 percent of all sales from the app to charity, said Jonathan Neman, co-founder of Sweetgreens, making this extra sweet.
Read more at FastCasual.com
The Case for Engaging Gay and Lesbian Employees and Guests: Event 2/20
February 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The cultural profile and attitudes of the American marketplace is changing. Competition for top talent and loyal customers is fierce and multicultural markets are more important than ever before. Businesses must follow changing trends and become culturally relevant if they want to be successful.
Effectively engaging potential employees and customers from all cultural backgrounds, including the LGBT community and their allies, is critical when it comes to building brand equity and growing the bottom line.
This webinar will outline action steps your operation can take to boost employee and customer engagement by being savvy about LGBT needs and preferences. You will learn about specific strategies and tactics that will help operators do well with customers while doing good for their employees.
Click here to register for the webinar.
Free Seminar on Commercial Cycling Laws 2/21
February 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Do you deliver? Get the tools you need to reduce violations and fines. New regulations will be implemented in April 2013. A free seminar will be held on February 21, 2013, from 2:30 to 4:30 at The Brooklyn Arts Exchange.
Benefits: Keeping Clear and Communicative
February 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
You should always be armed with knowledge of our changing health care system and what benefits you provide. Talent Management helps decision makers and administrators along with this insightful piece.
Making the Most of Valentine’s Day
February 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
With Valentines’ Day falling on a Thursday this year, there’s a multi-day opportunity for celebrations and revenue, and operators are positive. NRN shares great advice.
Hudson River Park: Seeking Proposals for Mobile Food Concessions
February 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Hudson River Park, which runs along Manhattan’s West Side, is seeking bids for seven new food carts and trucks opening May 1. Locations are available in Battery Park City, TriBeCa, Hudson Square, the West Village and Hell’s Kitchen, according to their request for proposals.
The park will collect a portion of sales for monthly fees, according to the RFP. Submissions are being accepted through March 15.
Giving Restaurants Ability to Create Their Own App
February 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
As more customers use their mobile devices, restaurants using apps to connect with their customers are better poised for growth. To assist operators, Appsbar has launched a free “Create your Own App” Platform, allowing businesses to create their own apps.
In Search of Kosher Operator for East Broadway
February 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Bowery Boogie reports plans are in the works for a Kosher restaurant at 171 East Broadway on the Lower East Side.
“Spearheading the effort is Madison Jackson developer Michael Bolla, who is single-handedly angling for the cultural restoration of Jewish Lower East Side. He enlisted longtime business partner Ron Castellano for the endeavor. The local architect, whose conversion credits include the Jewish Forward Building and the forthcoming Jarmulowsky Bank hotel, spent $1.5 million restoring the space. Both are now on the prowl for potential investors and operators.”
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