When staff time is short and returning customers want more quality offerings, Lobster Salad Sensations from King & Prince Seafood provides an opportunity to stand out. foodservicenews.net/news/new-and-n…

Traveling to a farm to attend a wedding or party in a converted barn or to enjoy pizza from a wood-fired brick oven is becoming a popular activity. That activity could be changed if a proposed law change wins approval next year. bit.ly/3pADb7K

.Pillsbury Freezer-to-Oven Croissants are a European-inspired Croissant line that enables consistent croissants every single time, with minimal labor. bit.ly/3pFqXe7

The Liffey in Downtown St. Paul announced that it is permanently closing, to be replaced by Wild Bill’s Sports Saloon’s fourth location in the Twin Cities Metro area. bit.ly/3EIU5Yh

From all of us at Franchise Times, thank you for a wonderful year. Merry Christmas and happy holidays! Restaurant Finance Monitor Food On Demand Conference Foodservice News The Charles S. Roberts Awards

Chef- and scientist-led company Cuisine Solutions claims it has mastered the sous vide technique—vacuum sealing. bit.ly/3pZLMkX

Tax lawyer and chair of Monroe Moxness Berg, Dennis Monroe says this year's yearend tax planning article is the hardest he's written because of the uncertainty. So, he starts off with what we know for sure, and based on that, what he thinks we should do. bit.ly/3dXvfs5

.Minnesota Farmers Union is encouraging members who grow fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops to contact their local crop insurance agent to learn more about the new Micro Farm insurance policy, announced by the Dept. of Agriculture on October 6. bit.ly/3q85v1x

By combining local weather and event data, your restaurant’s historical sales data and advanced machine learning algorithms, Lineup.ai makes accurate sales and labor predictions that help restaurant decision makers maximize profitability. bit.ly/3e3jfVL

The weather outside might be frightful, but our recipe on savings is SO delightful! As your local Crown manufacturer’s rep, Phoenix Prairie team is here for you – providing education and resources on all the Crown energy efficient natural gas equipment. youtube.com/watch?v=8BNhHr…

Start the year off right with a new, natural gas Unox combi oven and enjoy savings and rebates from CenterPoint Energy. youtube.com/watch?v=5VSVAb…

How your business can adapt as minimum and competitive wages rise. Read full story from Society Insurance. foodservicenews.net/sponsored-cont…

Fresh from his success with Dinner Du Nord (also known as the long-table event on Nicollet Mall in September), Scott Mayer of the Mayer Company curated an art-focused road trip for 30 in early October to Eureka Springs, Arkansas, via Kansas City. foodservicenews.net/the-fsn-feed/4…

As 2026 approaches, several important changes that impact Minnesota workplaces will take effect. Below are some key updates, including new minimum-wage rates, the launch of Minnesota Paid Leave and changes to break and leave laws. foodservicenews.net/the-fsn-feed/2…

As an added perk for hotel guests and the general public, Thor, Hotel Ivy’s newly opened outdoor cigar lounge, offers a curated selection of cigars, along with new American dining and beverage service by the recently opened Bar Edera. foodservicenews.net/the-fsn-feed/c…

Despite longstanding efforts toward a partial or total ban, drive-thru windows for restaurants, coffee houses and other food- and beverage-related businesses can still be built in St. Paul. foodservicenews.net/the-fsn-feed/t…

The Minnesota chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier raised around $9,600 Saturday (Sept. 20) from its first Dame It! Rummage Sale, Bake Sale and Raffle. foodservicenews.net/the-fsn-feed/l…

It was the ultimate outdoor patio. White tableclothed tables spanned Nicollet Mall for six blocks starting from 6th Street for the first of what may become an annual event. foodservicenews.net/the-fsn-feed/d…