Over the past year, simplifying menus has become an essential move as operators strive to serve customers under ever changing conditions and sustain their businesses.
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Artisanal Provisions: 5 Must-Use Ingredients for 2021
A new year calls for trying new things and Shamrock Foods Artisanal Provisions Specialist Jonathon Merrick hand-picked his top five products and accompanying recipes to inspire you.
Essential Tools for Succeeding in 2021
Restaurant guidelines and customer needs are continuing to evolve, sometimes daily. It’s more important than ever for restaurant operators to adapt on the fly and Shamrock Foods has six powerful tools than can help you succeed in 2021.
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Building Your Own Customized Menus: Labor Lean Menu Example
Labor. It impacts every facet of every business – and especially healthcare facility kitchens. That’s why we tapped the experts at Shamrock Foods to develop a two-week “labor lean menu.” Now, no matter the reason for being short-staffed, this tool will help successfully manage the situation.
The Math and Mindset to Grow Sales
Grow sales and increase customer count with customer engagement.
Packaged for Takeout Performance
Takeout. Carryout. To-go. Order ahead. Delivery. No matter what you call it, it’s here to stay. And ProPak has the solution for every need.
The List: Six Must-Have Strategies for 2020 Success
Six must-have strategies in the foodservice industry for 2020 success.
No Dine-In? No Problem.
No dine-in? No problem. With just a little creativity, you can bring your restaurant’s vibe outside.
Protect Customers & Your Business with Tamper-Evident Seals
During the pandemic’s dine-in closures, customers turned to food delivery, takeout and curbside pickup orders. However, heightened anxiety about possible routes of contamination and tampering may keep customers from placing future orders if they have a questionable experience, regardless of where in the process it occurs.
Carryout with Confidence
With continued high demand for takeout, packaging is essentially the first impression of takeout.
Diffusing the Extremes
While the majority of consumers are comfortable with returning to in-restaurant dining, some more potentially extreme opinions are manifesting themselves. It’s best it to be prepared for these situations.
Shamrock Foods Break Even Calculator
The Shamrock Foods Breakeven Calculator can help inform decisions while navigating the changing regulations. Enter fixed costs in addition to seats, capacity, table turns, as well as takeout and delivery revenue to guide staffing and menu decisions to ensure maximum profitability.
Wayfinding Best Practices
A lack of clear communication and poor wayfinding signage can turn a great customer experience into a stressful and confusing encounter. Wayfinding, the signage and tools that guide customers through the entire dining experience, can provide ease of mind and clear communication of the journey the customer can expect.