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While a company’s social media presence is extremely important these days the company website is becoming popular once again.   An article on Wired.com states: “The comeback is bolstered by new interlinks that make it increasingly easy for websites to suck in and selectively repurpose some of the very social […]

Finding family friendly dining in a big city, like Chicago, can seem like an impossible task. You want to find a place that both you and your children can enjoy. ChooseChicago.com recently wrote about some of the best restaurants for family friendly dining in the city. Some of the highlights […]

Security-minded shoppers, when asked about their most popular future technology choice, would like to have biometric payments such as fingerprint, palm or iris scanners over emerging mobile phone options. Planet Biometrics is reporting on new research, which revealed that nearly one in two shoppers (49%) would like to have biometric payments, […]

Last month the annual Aspen Food & Wine Classic took place. This festival brings together renowned chefs, accomplished winemakers and culinary legends. Nation’s Restaurant News wrote about some of the top buzz from this year’s classic. Some highlights from the article are: Meat is still just as popular as it […]

While a company’s social media presence is extremely important these days the company website is becoming popular once again. An article on Wired.com states: “The comeback is bolstered by new interlinks that make it increasingly easy for websites to suck in and selectively repurpose some of the very social content […]

An article on Inc.com states “50 percent of people say they trust a company’s Facebook page more than its website”. Whether you believe this or not, there are certainly some major “Don’ts” that companies need to follow when it comes to managing their Facebook pages. Don’t be a beggar It’s […]

Chicagoans love their brunch. With summer finally here there is no greater time to roll out of bed on a Sunday morning and head to your favorite brunch spot. ChooseChicago.com came up with five Chicago brunch trends to keep an eye out for: Buffets – NoMI Kitchen Small Plates –Lula […]

A study, titled “Dining Out in America: The Impact of New Menu Items, Value and Nutrition,” conducted by market research firm Placed Insights and quoted in Nation’s Restaurant News, concludes that new menu items and value are driving consumer traffic at quick-service and fast casual chains. The study recorded which characteristics of a […]

Growing businesses need their tech to grow with them. Entrepreneur.com recently sifted through the clutter to suggest 15 tech plays including computers, displays, tablets and accessories that could help a variety of businesses, including restaurants. Designed to protect your tech assets, the « power tools » specifically selected for restaurants, the Logitech Keyboard K310 […]

Even a strong, striving business may need to go through a growth transformation.  A growth transformation is when a business takes a step back to re-evaluate their current business models and strategies. Most companies will use a new executive management team during the transformation because they can be more objective. […]