Smart Flour News
Convenience Store News
C-Stores and the necessity of food service
No matter which corner of the country someone lives, most people have their favorite/go-to convenience store.
Restaurant Business
LTOs: The 2023 Summer Phenomenon
LTOs have shown face this summer and have proven success in driving new guests without making a permanent menu change until they are certain a product performs.
PMQ Pizza Magazine
Mediocre just doesn't cut it anymore
“…there is going to be a dwindling tolerance for so-so selections, so be ready to up your game—and keep upping it as you go.”
Restaurant Business
Should Gen Z be our immediate focus?
Does it make sense to cater to this large percentage of our population?
Pizza Today
Stacking up to take out and delivery
As time marches on, guests continue to enjoy their favorite restaurants in the comfort of their own homes, whether it be takeout or delivery.
Convenience Store News
Understanding the New Values of Food
Would you be more willing to support a brand/restaurant that share the same values as you? Is a brand/restaurant more likely to be top-of-mind if they take stand on global issues, such as food insecurity? Read on to learn why "yes" is such an important answer for consumers.
Veg News
Plant based options on the rise
In the last 24 months, a lot of noise has happened in the food service industry around “plant-based” options. But, is it really that important?
Convenience Store News
Are we slowly getting back to normal?
Possibly. As consumers, the previous year has obviously changed the way that we ALL think, dine, and spend our time (in general). Ask anyone in the food service industry and they will say the challenges that were presented within the last 12 months have been brutal; but we’ve paved our way through the toughest year in recent history…and we’re still here to talk about the future.
From the Smart Flour Team
COVID-19: A Year Ago
For us, for our customers, for all restaurants and businesses across the world – we didn’t know the challenges that were about to present themselves as well as the journey we would need to take to come out on the other side.
Specialty Foods
Taste Triumphs in Restaurants with a Gluten-Free Menu Publication: Specialty Foods
2015-01-06
"...Smart Flour Foods has witnessed the restaurant industry change over the years and seen how much of an impact taste and quality can have on customer sales.“
PMQ Pizza Magazine
These Pizza Chains Are Making Customers Happier in the COVID-19 Era
Consumers have changed their dining habits in the recent months and the following article shows how several pizza chains have pivoted in a way that has helped them keep afloat during these troubling times.
PMQ Pizza Magazine
Increase Your Pizzeria’s Sales by Improving Your Carryout and Curbside Game
2020-08-03
With limited in-store dining and curbside service now part of the “new normal” for pizzerias, it’s crucial to offer a top-quality carryout experience.