The number of new venues opening in Australia continues to rise. To assist owners with their due diligence, we’ve developed an Essential Guide on opening a new cafe, restaurant or bar. This starts with finding the perfect location. Finding the perfect location Finding the perfect location for a new cafe, restaurant, or bar can be fraught […]
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It’s official. Beer is a major contributor to the Australian economy. Research by ACIL Allen Consulting for the Brewers Association of Australia, found Beer generates $16.9 billion per year in economic activity. So grab a Beer Glass, pour a beer and celebrate the good news! Beer is good for jobs and GDP The research uncovered […]
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According to the Department of Environment and Energy, 2.2 million tonnes of edible food is disposed of in Australia every year. Furthermore, food waste is estimated to cost the Australian economy $20 billion annually! As a complex issue, reducing food waste requires a multi-faceted approach. Reducing food waste & helping those in need The 2016 […]
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Finding the perfect location for a new Cafe, Restaurant or Bar can be a time consuming process. We’ve put together some considerations to help you with your journey. Population base – Sustaining a new Cafe, Restaurant or Bar As well as doing your research on foot traffic, drilling down into the demographics of the local […]
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If we were to answer this question, we’d probably say, ‘absolutely nothing!’. Well that’s not entirely true, but legend has it that the June Dally Watkins School of Etiquette instructs its students that one should never drink from plastic straws. So are plastic straws on their way out? Our addiction to plastic straws According to the […]
Environmental Awareness, Industry News, New Products, Product Information
Paper straws are becoming a product in demand
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With the world becoming more health conscious and environmentally aware, biodegradable products such as paper straws are becoming a product in demand. There are a few things you should consider when looking for paper straws. Are all the elements of these straws able to break down? Have the inks been food safe tested? At Whomix […]
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Recently we’ve been helping quite a few owners of new cafes and hotels with their venue set up. One of the comments that regularly comes up is cash flow and the high cost of purchasing hospitality equipment. So we thought we’d look at the benefits of Silver Chef’s Rent-Try-Buy® option. Who is Silver Chef? Silver […]
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Now more than ever, customers expect quality and speed of service when it comes to food and drinks. Robotics and automation can help meet these expectations, while also creating efficiencies. We look at some of the pros and cons of innovative technologies in the catering and hospitality industry. Unmanned cafes – Automation gone too far? In […]
Environmental Awareness, Events, Industry News, Seasonal, Services, Uncategorized
Valentine’s Day – Glassware and Plating Options
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According to the Australian Restaurant & Catering Association, Valentine’s Day is the second biggest dining day of the year. Glassware and plating options can add to that special experience that customers seek and remember. How to Enhance Customer Experience & Repeat bookings Valentine’s Day is a valuable opportunity for those in the hospitality industry. With […]
Within the hospitality industry, there are single days that we must prepare for as there are vast increases in customers pouring into our venues. These days such as ANZAC day, New years and Australia day all have one thing in common… they fall on public holidays. Whilst in Victoria Melbourne cup day is considered […]
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