Restaurants are considered high risk for the spread of COVID-19 due to the close proximity of tables and chairs
The solution is the new TNI Safety
system
The TNI Safety COVID-19 protective system allows restaurants to operate without the need to remove essential seats or tables Read More
First and foremost, let’s be clear: there will be a recovery. The world is not coming to an end, there will be no doomsday, and life will go on. Just like nature, the economy will find a way. So, to those individuals who bought van loads of toilet paper: the chances are that you will need your storage space back much faster than you could ever use said commodity, so now is the time to think about how you can utilize all that tissue for 2020 holiday gifts. Costco will not be refunding!
Nonetheless, the situation is both extraordinary and exceptionally serious. While we can say with conviction that the economy will recover, what we can’t predict is by when and what the collateral damage will look like. Read More
Naturally, there are community considerations; supporting local businesses and corporations keeps our country working, and while every order is at a micro level, micro multiplied by millions leads to macro.
However, there is possibly a far more important reason to order from restaurants. It’s just safer! Read More
At a group level, virtually all food types have vegan alternatives.
Meat substitute is possibly the largest category now, led by the Beyond and Impossible brands, along with Amy’s Kitchen, Archer Daniels Midland, and the Blue Chip Group.
The global meat substitutes market was estimated at around $1.6 billion in 2019 with projected revenue to reach $ 3.5 billion by 2026 and CAGR [compound annual growth rate] of 12.0% during the same forecast. The vegan market is primarily driven by the increasing demand for plant-based meat products among Millennials and Generation Z, however, all generations have an interest in this new category given the broad appeal and underlying reasons behind this sectors’ emergence. Read More
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Only a very select group of businesses earn our top ratings and the Spectrum Award. Even fewer are able to earn this recognition in consecutive years. Congratulations to you and your team for such an honorable achievement.
The Award is not a snapshot in time of a single interaction, it is all encompassing. That is because we take your ENTIRE customer service performance into account. Unlike consumer review sites, your 5 star rating is stable. It will remain 5 stars for the entire 2017 rating year.
People have greater faith in award-winning companies. As a Spectrum Award winner you earned the opportunity to promote your business as Award Winning!
There’s no doubt that Instagram is Emperor when it comes to #foodporn. The trend of sharing food photos is so formidable that Instagrammable restaurants can leverage their new persona to leave their competitors wondering what just happened!
The great news for any restaurant owner is that, in today’s high tech world, everyone possesses a smart phone, including you!
What’s the cleverest way to show the best side of your food and entice those increasingly elusive millennials to stop by?
There are right ways (and very ugly, fuzzy wrong ways) to showcase your delectable bites on IG at no cost.
1. Remove the clutter!
We like your friends a lot, but they’re not the focus here. Neither are your keys, wallet, half a warm beer…you get the drift. Try moving all distractions away from the dish to let it do what it does best – look hot (or cold)!
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2. Cue the (natural) lights
No flashers allowed! Opt for natural light when possible. Your next best bet is to enlist a friend to use their camera light, or to position a candle nearby. Flash generally doesn’t provide your camera phone with the right amount of time to focus and capture the best image. Turn the flash off and keep it off.
c/o @worldveganfood
3. Angles: Focus on your dish’s good side
While that ¾ up selfie shot may work for you on a night out, your food doesn’t like it that much. Shoot from the top down. If that’s not doing it for you, shoot from the side.
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4. It’s ok to cheat (with other apps)
It’s hard to look great, so why not give your plate a boost? Yes, Instagram comes with filters and editing tools, but that’s not the main focus of the app. Take your editing elsewhere with apps like Adobe Lightroom for quick fixes, Adobe Photoshop Fix or Snapseed for fine-tuned edits, and Facetune to take your food’s look to the next level.
5. Be inspired
Develop a style. What makes @YourIG special and different from other foodie accounts? If you need a little help, try checking out #foodporn for inspo.
c/o @frasave_ c/o @davidwma
6. Go for colors!
While there are plenty of examples of IG-worthy food that isn’t colorful, adding color to dishes is one way to stand out. Adding a pop of color attracts attention, and when done well, lots o’ likes!
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7. Focus first
Tell your camera what to focus on – you’re in charge. Be creative! Focus on one part of the dish, encompass the full dish, or put something in the foreground and focus to the back of the photo with your dish.
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8. Delectable dishware is all the rage
Sometimes, the plates, cups, utensils etc. are just as exciting as the dish itself! Brighten up dull plates with funky patterned plates, colored glasses, and one-of-a-kind looking utensils.
c/o @anna__devito
9. Be a tease
Don’t show it all off, honey! Keeping the viewer guessing is just as exciting as centering your main dish. The best way to capture a large and interesting spread is to focus on one or 2 dishes, with the rest artfully cut out of the photos.
c/o @noodleworship
10. Put a “cherry” on top
Don’t forget about your caption! A great caption is the cherry on top of your tasty post.
Article by Thelma Weaver, Restaurant Marketing Consultant with The Next Idea
Editor and Partial Photography by Robert Ancill, CEO, The Next Idea
Why Outsource Interior Design Services
Outsourcing services in the Restaurant, Retail and Hospitality worlds have largely been isolated to accounting, technology, marketing and laundry services. This however has been changing in the past few years to include architectural and design.
We are now seeing great economic and efficient advantage in outsourcing rendering, architectural and design services for restaurants and retailers across the world.
THE SECRET TO SCALABLE ARCHITECTURAL SUPPORT
Successful architectural and design outsourcing depends on quality, communication and control. One group that has been very successful in this area is TNI Interiors. TNI Interiors’s workflow process is built on these critical functions. Unlike typical outsourced CAD design companies, we possess a custom approach to each client and their requirements.
No matter the size of a client’s company or project, TNI Interiors offers personal relationships and flexible options for integration, real-time communication and full control of the Client’s project.
Quality
The TNI Interiors staff is highly educated and experienced, with team members holding four-year degrees in all areas of specialization. Quality control is built into every project. Strict adherence to quality checks and passion for detail sets TNI Interiors apart. We take pride in being one of the most trusted outsourced architecture companies in the industry.
Control
The Client defines the schedule, controls the work process and receives regular updates, just like with an employed team, but without the overhead and the need to manage human resources.
Depending on your needs, you can choose the model that works for you:
TNI Interiors is committed to confidentiality. They enforce non-disclosure agreements for every client and project and never share our client list. TNI Interiors state-of-the-art security system limits information to those working on each client project.
Find out how you can get started – easily and painlessly.
contact: +1 818 887 7714
