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For the majority of Americans, eating out is primarily a weekend activity, with Saturday being the most popular day for restaurant visits, according to foodreference.com. Restaurants experience a weekend surge and more dispersed, scattered patronage during the week. Many restaurants sell more ...

Coral Drake 7 Minute Read

Everyone knows that COVID-19 hit the restaurant industry hard. First, it impacted businesses’ ability to stay open and generate revenue, as well as pay their employees; then, it led to the Great Resignation, and to this day, many restaurants across the nation are still struggling with staffing...

Robert Meador 5 Minute Read

Few foods are more loved in America than pizza. It is estimated that pizza is likely one of America's favorite dinners. Over half of the total US population eats frozen pizza alone. While so much demand is great for pizza restaurants, this market is also highly competitive.

Coral Drake 7 Minute Read

This year’s holiday season is approaching. Despite the gloomy global economy, retailers are preparing to make the most of the opportunity.

Jake Rheude 5 Minute Read

Perhaps no one understands the true potential of the Ziggi’s Coffee mission to provide a convenient and superior cup of coffee with reliable service quite like the brand’s Director of Marketing, Kathryn Bleeker. For that particular customer, Ziggi’s didn’t just inspire a loyal guest, but also a...

Sydney Kida 5 Minute Read

The restaurant industry has long been plagued by challenges when it comes to hiring and retaining a workforce. Traditionally, this has been an industry with unusually high turnover, compared to other jobs at similar pay rates.

Coral Drake 9 Minute Read

If you're like most Americans, you consumed a fair amount of delivery and takeout during the past couple of years. After all, the pandemic shook up how we eat, among other things. Did you know that some restaurants are permanently catering to consumers who are exclusively ordering in?

Coral Drake 8 Minute Read

What is a Pizza Business Plan and Why Do You Need One? A pizza shop business plan is documentation that lays out your vision and roadmap for growing your pizza business. It serves two main purposes. First, if you’re looking to raise funding to start or grow your pizzeria, your business plan is an...

Dave Lavinsky 5 Minute Read

Plant-based is one of the biggest trends in America's favorite food. Increasingly, cauliflower crust, vegan mozzarella, and plant-derived pepperoni are replacing the cheesy, meaty, greasy version of pizza of the past. But why are plant-based pizza sales on the rise?

Coral Drake 8 Minute Read

Starting a brewery can be a fun and rewarding experience. Whether you are a home brewer looking to turn your passion into profit or an experienced industry professional hoping to break out on your own, opening your own brewery is an exciting time.

Dave Lavinsky 5 Minute Read