The New Purchasing Power
When it comes to sourcing, large chains still hold most of the cards. But emerging concepts and consumer demands are shaking up the old system.
5 ways to get the most out of your supply chain
Bruce Reinstein, CEO of CC, gives his tips on maximizing your supply chain. Read more …
Overcharges Continue to Show Up on Restaurant Invoices
Without constant monitoring it can be very easy to be unintentionally overcharged by a vendor. Consolidated Concepts finds at least one overcharge 35% of the time.
Why Chipotle will bounce back from E. coli scare
After a recent E. coli outbreak forced Chipotle to close 43 stores, it reported today that it’s now conducting a deep cleaning of the locations and has hired two food safety consulting firms to...
Chicken Wing Prices Take Flight
Fall—and football season—are finally here. That also means chicken wing season is here!
With Hurricane Joaquin, It’s Business as Usual
This weekend, the East Coast could see heavy rains and wind, as well as some flooding, as Hurricane Joaquin makes its still undetermined path.
Finding Ways to Cope with Weather-Related Issues
You can’t predict the weather. It’s a simple enough notion, but one Bruce Reinstein, the president of Consolidated Concepts—a purchasing partner for restaurant groups with 10 or more units—thinks...