French Fries: Where Did They Come From and Why Do We Love Them So Much?
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There’s no denying that french fries are awesome. But did you know they’ve been awesome for over 150 years? In fact, the first mention of “French Fried Potatoes” occurred in print as far back as 1856 in a cook book that described the recipe for the tasty dish as follows:
“Cut new potatoes in thin slices, put them in boiling fat, and add a little salt; fry both sides of a light golden brown colour; drain”
They’ve been served as street food for even longer!
Thanks Wikipedia!
Boiling Fat? Be glad you live in the year 2016.
But really, fried in boiling fat? Looks like the French did the best with what they had at the time. The dish was so popular that U.S. President Thomas Jefferson served french fries to guests at a White house dinner back in 1802. And, while we’re certain they were just as delicious back then (maybe?) our steadfast fried potatoes have come a long way since then.
New menu items can be fun and exciting for both restaurants and customers. Many people don’t often realize where these new menu items come from though. Do they get picked at random? Does the restaurant CEO decide what they want on the menu? Is there a survey that customers complete?
Let’s take a look at who (and what) guides the decisions regarding new menu items at your favorite restaurants.
The relatively “new” concept of putting a burger patty between two buns is really not a single discovery but more a culmination of discoveries and coincidences. There is no linear direction in which this concept was developed and no single theory as to who, or which group of people the acclaim for the creation of the hamburger should go. What is clear is that the name of the hamburger was certainly inspired by the town of Hamburg, Germany, or Hamburg, New York.
Seven Reasons Why a Franchise Can be Better Than Starting Your Own Business
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When you go into business – especially if you intend to operate a quick-serve-restaurant (QSR) or fast-casual establishment, one of the first decisions you’ll make as a potential business owner is whether you will go it alone or operate a franchise or some sort of licensed location. Each has its own benefits, but today we’re going to look specifically at some of the benefits that come from choosing to operate a franchise or licensed location/outlet.
The mall food court isn't just a place to grab a quick bite to eat while you do some shopping or catch a movie with your bestie. It's now the place where restaurant franchise are born. Well, they aren't exactly born there, but they're certainly tested there.
If you think about it, it's the perfect place to test out a concept. There's (usually) plenty of foot traffic and most malls won't let two similar businesses in the food court. So you wouldn't see two big burger brands battle it out side by side. It would be one or the other...or neither if your burger brand is lucky enough to edge out the big names.
