The Intangible Benefits of Annual Strategic Planning

I recently heard a story from a seasoned professional – a colleague – who said her firm used to send its entire organization to Australia in January to present each business unit’s strategy. Her role was in sales and her division was responsible for...

When Will Foodservice Return to “Normal”?

Wall Street analysts recently announced that nearly all U.S. restaurants will be open again on July 4, 2021. Analysts and experts alike believe the foodservice industry is poised to benefit from a pent-up desire to dine out, which has been restricted because of the...

Responding to Higher Food, Labor Costs in 2021

Recently, Philadelphia-based Marquis & Co. announced it would implement a $15 an hour minimum wage across all nine units in July, as reported by Nation’s Restaurant News. Marquis said the average minimum wage at HipCityVeg’s Philadelphia locations is currently...