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Commissaries: Invisible Players with Major Impact
Commissaries are on the rise. You may also know them as central kitchens or offsite kitchens, but no matter what you call them, you probably won’t see them when you’re out to grab a bite to eat. Ideally, end consumers will never notice commissaries’ role in the food...
The Death of the Restaurant Dining Room
As a kid of the late 1980s, it was standard for the family to congregate on birthdays and certain special occasions at a restaurant. There was one in particular - The Brown Derby - which served as the destination for most Mother’s and Father’s Days. Industry...
Some Observations from the 2024 NAMA Conference
If you weren’t able to attend the NAMA conference in Dallas the week of May 6, I have some of my own observations to share. I’ll begin by thanking NAMA for the opportunity to be involved: I appreciated being asked to present findings from our recent micromarket study...
In an Era of Data and A.I., Customer Service Reigns Supreme
Since ChatGPT launched in November 2022, artificial intelligence has been an unavoidable topic. Much ink has been spilled on how artificial intelligence will take our jobs (it may displace some workers, but historically, technology creates jobs) or create a...
Increasing Profits & Convenience: The Case for Micromarkets
A recent Foodservice IP blog covered the return to the office and how sandwiches could present an opportunity for operators seeking to turn hungry workers into customers. Sandwiches appeal to office workers while delivering higher ticket totals to operators. In...
Sandwiches: The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
In spite of the productivity gains remote workers had during the pandemic, more and more companies are transitioning back to the office—at least part time. Last fall, commercial building occupancy rates in major cities ranged from 40-60%. So, while there are fewer...
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