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The latest comment and opinion, from industry figures and the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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May- 2018 -4 May
Brewing up a storm to beat the competition
Despite the well-publicised increase in UK consumers’ spending on coffee, coffee shops are by no means immune to the economic pressures affecting all catering and hospitality operators. Staffing issues, increasing rent and rates, ailing consumer confidence and an uncertain economy affect coffee shop owners just as keenly as other food…
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3 May
Making Google work for you
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) continues to be a vital and yet tricky marketing tactic to achieve and execute correctly. According to the latest intelligence from Google, 75% of customers use a search engine to find local eateries, with 56% of those searchers looking for a business to visit that day,…
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Apr- 2018 -27 April
Re-training your kitchen team: the essential checklist
It doesn’t matter if you’re walking into your first ever catering job, or boldly marching into a senior position at your dream establishment; stepping into a new or unfamiliar kitchen is a daunting task for any chef. Equally, for those already at home in the kitchen – the task of…
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27 April
Fostering the workforce for the future
A business is only as strong as the staff it has on board. The old cliché goes that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link and at The Elite, that is absolutely the case. Being a public-facing business with an emphasis on service with a smile, it’s…
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26 April
Beating today’s economic challenges to make waves in the catering world
Making the transition from a small business to a major player in the catering world is a daunting but necessary step for anyone serious about making it big in hospitality, says John Trueman, CEO of Quadranet Systems. Although there are a number of hurdles to overcome, it can be achieved…
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26 April
The war on plastic: Preparing today, to help save tomorrow
With the government’s bid to ban plastic straws, and the Prime Minister stating that plastic waste is “one of the greatest environmental challenges facing the world”, Beacon, who represents over 2,000 hospitality leisure and healthcare businesses in the UK is urging operators that the price is worth paying now to…
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25 April
Maximising the brand image of your hospitality venue
Refurbishment and maintenance is a crucial element of owning any hospitality venue. Keeping it looking its absolute best is as vital as the original investment if brand image is to be protected. Getting the customer experience right With a new survey asserting that a quarter of all consumers (23%) plan…
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19 April
How to retain personality as your brand grows
Despite the volatility in the F&B market, casual dining brands are still on the rise. The UK diner has become well accustomed to chain concepts, as operators have effectively ‘cut and pasted’ proven formulas all over the UK. The consumer knows just what to expect on every visit. But how…
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13 April
How to serve drinks to maximise customer experience
When you’re serving drinks to your customers, there’s a whole range of factors that can influence their experience. While how your beverages look and taste certainly have a big impact on how they are received, there are other things to consider, such as whether your customers feel that the service…
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6 April
Getting to grips with the ‘sugar tax’: now is the time to act
With the implementation of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy, now is the time for operators to be prepared, and put new ideas and solutions in place. This is a huge period of change for the industry, but it should be considered as an opportunity for innovation in your soft drink…
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