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Make Mother's Day Memorable

Make Mother’s Day Memorable

Shamrock FoodsBusiness Insights

Typically, Mother’s Day is the most lucrative holiday of the year for operators and although this year has been anything but typical, families are longing for opportunities to celebrate. Whether providing a special occasion experience at home with takeout and delivery or boosting in-dining traffic with unique menus and offers, operators will benefit by providing guests ways to recognize the mom figure in their family.

Effective Onboarding Online and In Person

Effective Onboarding Online and In Person

Shamrock FoodsBusiness Insights

Hiring the right people is essential. But improving how they’re integrated into an operation both virtually and in person is especially important right now. Effective onboarding lays the foundation for success – greater profit margin, enhanced employee engagement, higher productivity, reduced turnover and a crew that’s better prepared to meet future demands.

Senior Dining Elevating the Experience

Senior Dining: Elevating the Experience

Shamrock FoodsBusiness Insights

Resident dining in a senior living community is much more than a meal. It’s social connection. It’s fuel for the body and soul. It’s simultaneously a comfortable routine and a break from monotony. Here are a few creative and effective ways to refresh your culinary model to go beyond meal service and meet the diverse needs of your community.

Healthcare & Senior Living Dining

Plan Smart. Save More.

Shamrock FoodsBusiness Insights

Operating a foodservice establishment today isn’t easy. Labor costs are a large part of budget and regulations are constantly changing. It’s time to do some menu planning, with labor savings in mind.

Build a More Resilient Business with Impossible Foods Products

Build a More Resilient Business with Impossible Foods Products

Shamrock FoodsMenu Inspiration

As the food service industry begins to look towards a post COVID future, savvy restaurant operators aren’t going back to business as usual. More than ever, they are choosing products that attract new guests, grow same store sales, and are versatile enough for on premise or on the go dishes. Read on to learn how Impossible Burger and Impossible Sausage Made From Plants can help you build a more resilient business.

On Trend Takeout Platters

On-Trend: Takeout Platters

Shamrock FoodsMenu Inspiration

In 2020, homebound families sought any excuse to celebrate. National Pancake Day. Siblings Day. Monthaversaries. And, the trend is holding steady in 2021. Whether celebrating a popular or never-before-celebrated holiday, bringing a meal to a relative or neighbor, or enhancing a family movie night or front patio happy hour, platters continue to gain in popularity.

The Renewed Importance of Comfort Food

The Renewed Importance of Comfort Food

Shamrock FoodsMenu Inspiration

There’s a reason why comfort food has that name. It’s familiar. It soothes. And it’s deeply satisfying. Comfort food satisfies operators, too. It’s typically a low-cost, high-profit item. And, it’s easily updatable for LTOs and specials. These days, especially, diners hanker for some comfort. There are many ways to satisfy them. Here are just a few.

Finding Satisfaction in the Business Life

Finding Satisfaction in the Business Life

Shamrock FoodsCustomer Stories

Born to entrepreneur parents, Jean Bernstein grew up with a front-row seat to how companies are run. Blessed with innate business acumen and drive, she became a successful, self-described “serial entrepreneur” early on. Still, Bernstein recalls that, even while making money, she and her husband Mark Bernstein hungered for more.