News & Media From Richard Traylor

Top 5 coffee trends of 2022

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Quality and convenience are the driving forces behind the top coffee trends of 2022. The coffee market must provide options that taste great, are easy to whip…

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9 tips for successful delivery drivers

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

As food delivery has become more popular with consumers, delivery drivers are in high demand. Following are nine suggestions for succeeding in this expanding…

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Mobile marketing strategies for success

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Social marketing is critically important for foodservice businesses today, but there's more to do than just having a Facebook presence. A multi-faceted mobile…

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Time to add a physical restaurant? 9 start-up costs to consider

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

A number of convenience operators have expanded their business by opening a physical restaurant. Before making this investment, an operator needs to know the…

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8 tips for starting a catering business

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

A catering business can be an ideal expansion as it can create another revenue channel as well as an opportunity to grow the customer base. But there are…

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How to launch a meal kit delivery business

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Convenience services operators striving to stay in business during the pandemic are being creative and expanding their options. One strategy is establishing a…

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2021 food trends to watch

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Food trends are in constant fluctuation as quarantined foodies discover new flavors via the internet and social media. Here's some insight to help keep up with…

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Considerations for choosing the right type of mobile food business

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Mobile food is a growing industry, but a new operator must first decide between a food truck, food trailer or food cart. Each of the three options has its pros…

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Want to join the rising mobile food business? What to consider

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Mobile kitchens are the fastest growing segment of the foodservice industry. Entrepreneurs interested in joining this business must first decide which type of…

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Thinking about expanding into catering? What to consider

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Many convenience services operators are exploring launching a catering business given constraints in place due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Here's a…

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How to ensure the cash payment is not counterfeit

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Fraud, online and in person theft is increasing ,so convenience services operators need to know how to identify fake from real cash.

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Cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting: What’s the difference?

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Whether you stay on top of your cleaning by using a cleaning checklist or schedule, ensuring that your equipment is cleaned regularly can help keep your staff…

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Are you offering online ordering? How to get started

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Online ordering is a crucial business channel in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as businesses and customers want to order ahead and pickup.

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How to deploy contactless food delivery

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has convenience services operators innovating and adjusting as well as implementing new approaches to make food sales safe for…

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Looking to start a food delivery service? Inhouse or third-party?

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

This is the second of a two-part series on how foodservice operators can put a delivery service in place.

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Should you expand into food delivery?

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

This is the first of a two-part series on how food truck operators can put a delivery service in place. For many right now it's helping keep the food truck…

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