May 20, 2013
Stoelting, a leading manufacturer of frozen treat equipment for the foodservice industry, has introduced ConnectI2U.com, a subscriber website that monitors, tracks and reports on Stoelting machines equipped with IntelliTec2™ controls. The Wi-Fi enabled control has the ability to communicate anywhere in the world that has internet access, and is Stoelting’s newest technology engineered to improve ...
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May 20, 2013
Visitors to zoos and botanic gardens range in age from the very young to the not so very young, and satisfying the taste buds of every guest can prove to be a challenge. Food concessions managers and executive chefs work to offer foods and snacks that will quell hunger and keep their visitors content. As ...
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April 5, 2013
Since Johnny Rockets was founded in 1986, the classic American-themed restaurant became as known for its entertainment value as much as it was revered for its great cheeseburgers and shakes. With a 1950s diner décor, individual jukebox stations, chrome accents, counter seating, vinyl seats and a staff that breaks into song and dance every 30 ...
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April 5, 2013
When Hersheypark approached Subway franchisees Ben Farahani and his family about opening a Subway in their theme park, they were intrigued. The family already was operating Subway franchises throughout the central Pennsylvania region, but they liked the idea of owning a franchise in a “non-traditional” environment. “This was 1992 before the trend for national branding ...
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April 4, 2013
When there’s something new on the menu, it’s important to let customers know, and some savvy moves can help get the word out. Here are some top tips for highlighting new menu items. “Our cashiers will tell guests about any new items and we will have special signage for an introductory period of time.” – ...
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April 4, 2013
Frostline® Simply Smoothies™ are new, uncomplicated, dry-mix base products from Kent Precision Foods Group that allow operators to serve up smoothies inside any commercial food service operation. Frostline Simply Smoothies base mix is simply blended with water, ice and ingredients such as frozen fruit (or many other ingredients available in a commercial kitchen) and the ...
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April 4, 2013
Popcorn has been a perfect snack for centuries. But now, new flavor sensations are taking over the nation and consumers are craving twists to this whole grain treat. NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams recently featured the tasty gourmet popcorn trend, calling the booming business “bursting.” A CBS News piece in February that featured Gold ...
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April 4, 2013
Frostline® Soft Serve products are a lactose-free frozen treat operators can offer patrons while enjoying the benefits of dry mix cost savings, economical shipping and greater yields per case. Frostline products are creamy, fat free and have no lactose ingredients. These products are also free of cholesterol and gluten, making it appealing to many patrons ...
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April 4, 2013
Laser tag is a dual-personality activity. For some, it serves as birthday party entertainment or a workplace teambuilding event. For other players, the experience is more about the sweat and grit of an athletic competition. Facility operators take those different approaches into consideration when planning their food offerings, stocking snack areas and cafes with everything ...
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April 4, 2013
Whether putting or racing, patrons are attracted to the sight and smell of great food—no matter if the facility offers basic snacks or something more comprehensive. What’s offered, of course, depends on a number of factors, ranging from demographics and layout to location. One element that is common across facilities, though, is the need for ...
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