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We looked into a number of suppliers in the Chicagoland area that restaurateurs respect for the quality of their service. From deep dish to bratwurst and Hyde Park to Rogers Park, we mapped over a dozen major restaurant supply players and looked at their methods. Including: - Fortune Fish & Gourmet - Dalmares Produce, Inc... - Purely Meat Co. - Passion House Coffee Roasters - Four Star Foods - Joong Boo Market - The Onyx Company And many more! Check it out: https://bit.ly/2uuErgM

We looked into 10 massive trends affecting the restaurant industry today. Here's a little teaser of what's driving those trends: -The 2018 Food and Health Survey found that: 72% of Millennials and 74% of Gen Z are willing to spend more on sustainable dining -According to market intelligence agency, Mintel, 76% of respondents perceived plant-based foods as a healthy option. ... -The Coca-Cola Company's DINE360 survey found that snacks are responsible for 11% of restaurant sales (15% for guests aged 18-24). If you want to learn about 10 massive trends affecting the restaurant industry this year, check out a recent article on the ChefHero blog! https://bit.ly/2HF4hHq

One of the biggest challenges restaurateurs face is high turnover rates (72.5%). With the average cost for churned employees adding up to $106,285 annually, you've got to find a way to keep your staff engaged, happy and loyal to you. In this article, we give you the tools and calculations needed to better understand your turnover rate and how that's affecting your bottom line, as well as strategies to help reduce it. http://ow.ly/OjrO30o7PAY

Being a chef and being a manager can require completely different skill sets. From the technical skills necessary in the kitchen to the soft skills needed to be a good leader, this article covers it all! http://ow.ly/vUyL30o5EO5

With razor thin margins, it's so important for restaurants to control every cost as carefully as possible and that includes your labor cost percentage. In a recent article on the blog, we walk you through: -Understanding and calculating labor cost percentage -What labor cost percentage you should aim for... -Actionable tips on optimizing your labor costs. Check it out! http://ow.ly/fQPJ30o3QdU