Restaurants & Foodservice


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The Steps of Service for Fine Dining

Fine dining restaurants rely on professional, attentive service. Master the art of hospitality with KaTom's guide to fine dining server etiquette.

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Menu Labeling & the Restaurant Industry

Nutrition labeling requirements have evolved in recent years. KaTom covers the facts on FDA rules for restaurant nutrition information.

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Food Adulteration in Restaurants

Learn more about food adulteration in restaurants across the country and how to avoid it in your establishment at KaTom.

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Add the Flexibility of eGift Cards to Your Restaurant

eGift cards are extremely popular and provide instant, customizable gift options. KaTom covers how to offer eGift cards at your venue.

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Saving the Soft Drink

Soft drink sales in the U.S. have been declining steadily for years. Here's how you can help make up for lost sales in your restaurant.

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Know Your New Restaurant's Reputation

Purchasing a restaurant fixer-upper may involve more than replacing equipment. Be sure to know the reputation of the business before you buy.

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Buying a Restaurant? You Need a Non-compete

If you're buying an independent restaurant concept, include a non-compete clause in the sales contract for extra protection.

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Buying a Restaurant, Liabilities Not Included

You get more than a dining room and a kitchen when you buy a restaurant. Avoid 3 major liabilities that bite prospective restaurateurs.

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From the Farm to Your Commercial Kitchen

KaTom shares seven tips on starting your farm-to-fork menu and buying fresh, local food for your restaurant kitchen

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Your Commercial Kitchen's Stamp of Approval

Dale Mackey of Dale's Fried Pies discusses her experience building a commercial kitchen and getting the health department's approval.

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Buying a Business? Don’t Get Left Leaseless

KaTom teaches you how to avoid the kinds of oppressive lease agreements to which even the most diligent restaurateurs sometimes fall prey.

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Buying a Restaurant: Inspecting Your Equipment

Another KaTom tip for buying a restaurant: If the pros aren't inspecting the equipment, you could be setting yourself up for failure.

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How Cash Can Kill Your Restaurant Deal

KaTom's advice for buying a restaurant? If a seller can't show some credible flow, a buyer might let the opportunity go.

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Labor Shortages in the Restaurant Industry

Labor shortages in the foodservice industry mean it's important to find and keep people who will help your business succeed.

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Staging: Free Labor vs. Free Education

The foodservice industry has stagiaires in place of interns, but the morality and legality of these workers have recently come into question.

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Benefits and Drawbacks of Adding QR Codes for Restaurants

QR codes for restaurant menus have swiftly gained popularity, but what are they, exactly? We'll delve into QR codes and their uses here.

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How Do Restaurant Fundraisers Work?

Establishing restaurant fundraiser programs for local organizations can boost business and improve your relationship with the community.

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Wages: The Sick Truth

Low wages and no paid sick days lead to foodservice employees working when they're ill. Is your sick policy impacting your food safety?

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Wages: No More Tipping?

The movement to end tipping is controversial, but not new. KaTom looks at how and why some operators want to eliminate restaurant tips.

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Restaurants & Mandatory Gratuity

Though it can mean servers are more fairly compensated, some guests reject tips being included in meal totals as mandatory gratuity.

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Tips for Dining Room Ambience with John Calder

Is your restaurant too loud? John Calder helps businesses achieve the perfect balance between lively and loud.

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Is Restaurant Delivery Worth It?

Restaurant delivery can be a profitable but complicated endeavor. Should you stick with a third-party service or set up your own?

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Foodservice Industry Job Sites You Should Try

Need a better way to advertise or find jobs in the foodservice industry? These three job-matching websites want to help.

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Serving Guests with Food Allergies

15 million Americans suffer from food allergies. Learn how to safely serve them and make your eatery a trusted allergy-friendly destination.