Here at Easy Ice, we’re thankful for a lot of things, but most of all, we’re thankful for our wonderful customers and employees. Some of our top Iceologists share what they are most grateful for during this holiday season.
Chipotle’s Food Safety Crisis: 5 Lessons for Restaurants
Recently, Chipotle suffered some food safety issues that led many customers to feel ill. Food safety is no joke. A bad occurrence at your business can lead to tons of negative reviews and a loss of customers. We have tons of experience serving restaurants all over the nation and want to share some of our tips for maintaining a clean and sanitary business.
Future Culinary Stars Compete in ProStart Invitational
The weekend of April 18-20, 2015, 400 aspiring culinary industry professionals will descend upon the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, CA, to participate in National Pro-Start Invitational (NPSI). ProStart is a two year culinary and management curriculum operated by the National Restaurant Association’s Educational Foundation (NRAEF) in partnership with 48 state restaurant associations (SRAs), as well as schools in US territories … Read More
Food Allergies: Must-Knows for Health and Profits
Approximately 12 million people in the U.S. have food allergies — that’s more than 1 in 25 of us! 8% of kids have food allergies, some of which they will outgrow. But adult onset of food allergies is becoming more common. When a family member has a food allergy, whether mild or severe, dining at a restaurant becomes more complicated. … Read More
Foreign Workers, Immigration Status in Hospitality Industry
The immigration raids involving Chipotle for two years beginning 2010 is all too familiar to those in the hospitality business. As a result of the investigation, Chipotle fired 450 workers in Minnesota after being unable to confirm the validity of their work documents. Many other hospitality businesses have been the target of immigration-related investigations since then. Although hospitality managers are … Read More
Dogs in Restaurants Fetch Profits
Americans will spend an estimated $58B on their pets in 2014 and restaurants are realizing the buying power of dog owners. Like their furry friends, dog owners tend to be loyal and if a restaurant accommodates their desire to dine with Fido, they’ll keep coming back. Hotels embraced this trend years ago and began capturing more dollars by opening rooms … Read More