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The restaurant industry is highly competitive. With over 620,000 restaurants in the United States, about 59% of them fail within the first three years of being in business. It is crucial that restaurant owners know the best ways to keep their costs low and their...

The convenience store has been making our lives a little easier since 1927, when Southland Ice Company developed what we now call, a convenience store, AKA a c-store. It started off simple, with a man called “Uncle Johnny.” He worked at an ice dock in Texas and began...

I pulled out the trash can this evening, as I prepared to dump a dozen potatoes and six onions into the mound of waste that was about to spill over and onto my floor. I had forgotten they were even in my pantry. The putrid smell that overtook my senses when I opened...

Wait, Back Up: What Is The Internet of Things (IoT)? This is the future of iot in food industry! Before we get into the role of IoT in food industry and other culinary endeavors, let's make sure you get the basic concept of what it is and why it matters. Don't worry...

Restaurants fail at an alarming rate. Around 60% fail within the first year and around 80% fail within five years. Grocery stores have it rough too, as the industry is ranked 3rd worst for success rate after the fifth year. If your restaurant or grocery store is...

Is your restaurant or food store struggling? Do you want to know top industry statistical secrets for improving your business' metrics? We put together a guide to understanding food industry statistics and how to use your restaurant or store's metrics to your benefit....