Why did Q3 restaurant visits decline for first time in 5 years?

Why did Q3 restaurant visits decline for first time in 5 years?

After 6 consecutive years of annual traffic gains restaurant industry traffic growth was flat for first half of 2016, but 3rd quarter results, led by quick serve restaurants [80% of total industry visits] came to standstill and are now experiencing a slowdown in...
Food Temperature Control Basics

Food Temperature Control Basics

As you know (I hope!), some foods need Time and/or Temperature Control for Safety.  We call those foods TCS Foods (formerly Potentially Hazardous Foods, PHF), and they’re the ones that support bacterial growth.  The temperature danger zone for these foods is 41° –...
New Member Profile:  BLT Market

New Member Profile: BLT Market

BLT Market, a farm-to-table concept restaurant, highlights the best of Hawaiʻi’s regional and seasonal offerings. Located in Waikiki’s Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach, the restaurant features a daily-changing menu with a focus on fresh ingredients and products...
New Member Profile:  Peter B Food Safety Audits

New Member Profile: Peter B Food Safety Audits

Providing safe food to your guests has become an important part of any restaurant or foodservice facility. With more comprehensive regulation, plus our customers growing awareness of what happens at your operation thru the internet and social media, ensuring safe food...
Executive Director’s Message: November 2016

Executive Director’s Message: November 2016

We’re already tired of hearing about it but it has just begun……… Talking about what happened on Tuesday as Donald Trump won the Presidential Election. This has created much talk in the media and business World. Many questions unanswered. Here’s one, how will...
National Diabetes Month – Serving Your Diabetic Customers

National Diabetes Month – Serving Your Diabetic Customers

November is National Diabetes Month, which creates a great opportunity for individuals, companies, and communities to spend some time learning about what diabetes is and how to prevent and manage it. One important role that the restaurant industry plays in this...