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December Food Holidays 2025
December is the month of indulgence — holiday gatherings, seasonal flavors, and comfort food traditions that give operators endless opportunities for creative promotions. From cookies and cocoa to champagne and coquito, the calendar is stacked with excuses to market, engage, and celebrate. It’s also Worldwide Food Service Safety Month, a
Industry Trends
Black Friday & Restaurant Sales: How Operators Cash In
The Friday after Thanksgiving is chaos. Parking lots jammed, shoppers hauling bags bigger than themselves, and retail staff running on caffeine and adrenaline. But step a block away from the malls and outlets, and there’s another story unfolding: restaurants, cafés, and bars cashing in on the busiest shopping day
Emerging Risks & Research
Leftovers & Foodborne Illness: Thanksgiving Lessons for Operators
Thanksgiving is built on abundance: platters of turkey, mountains of stuffing, endless sides, and pies that linger long after the meal ends. But in the back of house, abundance can become a liability. Leftovers are where food safety often unravels. Cooling takes too long, reheating isn’t thorough, and forgotten
The Holidays
Thanksgiving 2025: Tradition, Togetherness, and a Feast to Remember
Thanksgiving is the ultimate food holiday. Families and friends gather around the table to share stories, give thanks, and enjoy a meal that feels bigger than the sum of its parts. For restaurants and foodservice operators, it’s a moment to shine — whether that’s through take-home feasts, dine-in celebrations,
Behind The Bar
Bar Etiquette: How to Handle Difficult Customers Without Losing Control
Every bartender has that one story: the guest who got loud, rude, or just plain difficult. How you handle those moments says as much about your professionalism as your cocktail skills — and in some cases, it can protect your liquor license. Why It Matters Difficult customers are more than just
Quizzes
Time & Temp Quiz
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Inspections & Compliance
Holiday Rush, Holiday Risks: Preparing for Year-End Inspections
The holidays hit restaurants like a tidal wave. Reservations spike, catering orders stack up, and every square inch of cooler space is crammed with turkeys, hams, and trays of sides. Staff are tired, service is chaotic, and managers are juggling logistics instead of details. And that’s when inspectors love
Word Scrambles
Cleaning Tools Word Scramble
Unscramble the letters and reveal the key terms — how fast can you solve it?
Staff & Culture
Holiday Hiring Rush: Tips to Train Seasonal Workers Quickly
The holidays are a blessing and a curse for operators. Dining rooms fill with family gatherings, catering orders triple, and guests expect cheerful service wrapped in tinsel. At the same time, your roster is stretched thin. Regular staff are maxed out, students head home, and you’re scrambling to bring
Workplace Standards
Gloves vs. Bare Hands: What Science Really Says About Food Safety
Step into almost any quick-service kitchen and you’ll see the same thing: a sea of plastic gloves. They’re snapped on for sandwiches, swapped out for salads, and sometimes worn until they’re practically falling apart. To many guests, gloves look like a guarantee of cleanliness. But here’s
Behind The Bar
Upselling Without Overserving: A Bartender’s Balance
“Want to make that a double?” — it’s the oldest upsell in the book. Done right, upselling boosts sales and tips. Done wrong, it lands you with an overserved guest, a possible violation, and a very unhappy manager. The art is knowing how to walk that line. Why It Matters