Red Lobster’s Collapse: Was it All-you-can-eat Shrimp, or Private Equity?
Red Lobster, known for bringing all-you-can-eat shrimp to the average American and which was at on point the world’s largest seafood chain, filed for bankruptcy last month. Red Lobster now has more than one billion dollars in debt. They closed 50 locations about two months ago and just announced a list of 600 locations it […]
California Ban On Hidden Fees Starts July 1st
Sacramento Bans “Hidden Fees” The Pandemic brought major challenges to the restaurant industry. Restaurants had significant challenges keeping enough experienced serving staff. Fewer servers had to tend to more tables. Operators faced challenges with pricing and with retaining labor. We wrote about this along with “tipflation” in June: When the U.S. was coming out from […]
What’s Going On With Robusta Coffee? – a deep dive
Robusta beans hit an all-time high in April. Arabica beans make up about 60 percent of the market, but Robusta can be grown in more environments and has been growing in popularity. Climate change along with new varieties and refined production have created more demand for Robusta. What is the difference between Robusta and its […]
How Does Your Restaurant’s ROI Compare?
Rising labor and other input costs have created a real challenge for restaurants. Some creative solutions have been put to the test, but in most cases, businesses are stumbling along as best they can to keep the lights on and stay out of the red. Having a good idea of the average Return on Investment (ROI) […]
Is Water The Hottest New Beverage?
…well, Gatorade seems to think it is. Gatorade Water debuted nationally with a line of 7.5 pH, electrolyte-infused waters aimed at their audience of athletes and physically active people. Gatorade has found that their athletic consumers haven’t felt like the market had created a market that satisfies their needs. “Water is more than a $25B […]
Chilling Tales: Exploring the History of Cold Beverage Dispensing Machines
Few inventions have revolutionized personal hydration quite like the cold beverage dispensing machine. You probably know something about old-time soda fountains, but did you know that the earliest known beverage dispensing machine dates back to the first century? From ice-cold sodas to refreshing fruit juices, these marvels of modern technology have become fixtures in our […]
Delivery Drivers Must be 100% Reimbursed For Driving Their Own Vehicles
Delivery drivers became the heroes for many businesses during the pandemic. The demand for drivers skyrocketed, and many restaurants and beverage shops couldn’t have survived if they hadn’t had access to an abundance of low-cost local drivers. Recently, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that minimum-wage drivers must be 100% compensated when using […]
Starbucks’ Union Woes Continue to Grow
On Tuesday, February 20th, Starbucks Workers United organized 21 more Starbucks locations in a single day. On Thursday, students at 25 major universities demonstrated in solidarity with the union. They pushed administrators to either stop sales of the company’s products on campus or speak out publicly against Starbucks. Will the push for unionization spread to […]
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Do This to Make Your Coffee Taste Better
Coffee Science Finally Tells Us Something Useful! You may have seen one or more articles recently about a recent study from the University of Oregon. The study seems to conclude that adding a bit of water before grinding not only keeps your grinder clean and tidy but actually makes the coffee taste better. This study […]