A Look Back at 2016: C-Store Sector

Forgotten what happened in the convenience store sector in 2016?

CSP has done all the hard work for you! https://goo.gl/VnToDi

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Strawberry Ice Cream Day

January 15 is Strawberry Ice Cream Day!

Boost footfall by highlighting strawberry softserve on your menu, or talk to us about installing a Taylor Company softserve machine to produce a wide variety of ice creams including reduced fat, low fat, non-fat and fat free as well as ice milk, yogurt, frozen custard, sherbet and sorbets.

Festive Season Risk!

The festive season can push equipment to the brink. If you suspect that a piece of equipment requires new parts, or a service, then don’t wait for one of the busiest weekends of the year before you take action.

Call our DSL NorthWest Service Team now on our emergency number and let us help you to trouble shoot that problem. You will be glad you did. 877-665-1125. www.dsl-nw.com.

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Store Our # In Your Cell!

If you experience problems this holiday week with your equipment, then call the DSL NorthWest Service Team who is available at the end of a ‘phone 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our emergency line is 877-665-1125. Store it in your cell now – we are here to help!
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Technology Improves Restaurant Experience

A new survey shows that the consumer wants great service and great convenience, and that 79% said technology improves their restaurant experience.

Online reservations were deemed most important, followed by free wifi and online ordering. For more revelations, see the report findings from Toast Inc here in Foodservice News https://goo.gl/JjTshh.

Frozen Cocktails This Holiday

The holiday season is the perfect time to try new and exciting beverages such as frozen cocktails and creative shakes. So when you are out and about, check to see if it’s a @TaylorCompany frozen cocktail dispenser.

You can be sure of a high quality signature drink from @TaylorCompany; from frozen margaritas, daiquiris, piña coladas, mojitos, vodka slushes and smoothies. https://goo.gl/7TpwYr

2017 Trends

2017 is almost upon us and the restaurant sector has a lot to look forward to when it comes to new trends to drive the bottom line.

DSL NorthWest can help identify some of the techniques and strategies to help you develop your business further and make the most of some of the predicted restaurant trends as highlighted by Restaurant Hospitality.

https://goo.gl/SN1RmB

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Employment Growth Affecting Supply & Wages

Continued employment growth is sapping the supply of restaurant workers while also driving up wages. As a result, the restaurant sector is facing some very real challenges when it comes to the labor market.

Jonathan Maze explores some of these issues in his ‘On the Margin’ blog. https://goo.gl/lqruXI in Nation’s Restaurant News

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Movie Theater Foodservice Spend up 20%

Cinemas are going far beyond their traditional offering in an effort to serve customers elevated menu options. As a result, movie theaters have increased foodservice spending by 20% compared with a year ago, according to The NPD GroupSupply Track data.

The Nation’s Restaurant News takes a look at the shift in focus towards food as a vital part of the movie-going experience.

https://goo.gl/pg2Wll @SupplyTrack @NRNews
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Holiday Rush Preparation

Gearing up for the holiday rush needs to start as early as possible according to Restaurant Hospitality.

However, it’s never too late, and these three steps to effective seasonal hiring could make a big difference for the next few weeks.

https://goo.gl/FA339d

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