Dennis Food Service, CMO and veteran marketing professional, Luke LaBree, shares creative, practical, and actionable strategies for marketing your business on a shoestring budget.
Episode 74: Do the Free Stuff First
April 17, 2024Welcome to Episode 74 of the Dennis Knows Food podcast! In this special three-part installment, we’re excited to present Luke LaBree’s keynote address, “Do the Free Stuff First.”
Artisan Hanger Steak Tips from Dole & Bailey
April 4, 2024D&B Hanger Steak tips are a 1.5-2.5oz. dice of Hanger Steak that are perfect for up-scale entrees, premium hanger tacos, or an elevated Asian-style beef & broccoli offering.
Del’s Lemonade: Local, Natural, Refreshing!
April 1, 2024By offering DelĘĽs® Lemonade products in your operation you’ll be providing customers with a historic, local, natural, and refreshing New England product that they can trust.
15 Ways to Generate More Business, Traffic from Travelers & Tourists in New England
March 19, 2024Here’s how to generate more traffic and revenue this summer by attracting hungry travelers and weary tourists with your website and social media content.
St. Patrick’s Day Delights: 5 Irresistible Irish Banger Menu Ideas
March 8, 2024As the first signs of spring begin drifting through the rolling hills of Ireland, restaurants operations everywhere set their sights on St. Patrick’s day and the menu opportunities it brings.Â
Tyson Foods NEW whole-muscle chicken bites are mini but MIGHTY!
February 26, 2024These super-small, whole-muscle bites offer endless possibilities, delivering the ideal balance of crispy and juicy. Move beyond traditional popcorn chicken; Tyson® Mini Chicken Bites feature premium white meat chicken breast.
Technomic predicts return of the “Breakfast Boom!” in 2024
February 12, 2024Technomic predicts that, in 2024, a “breakfast boom” could see consumers treating themselves to foodservice in the morning rather than lunch as a more affordable restaurant occasion, reported The Food Industry.
Taylor Swift Themed Super Bowl Foods
February 6, 2024Super Bowl 58 is almost here, given all the celebrity hype around this year’s big game we thought it would be fun to throw out a few ideas for themed Super Bowl foods. This year’s theme? It has to be Taylor Swift!
Green Peppercorn Crusted Strip Roast with Red Wine Sauce
February 1, 2024This Strip Roast recipe just screams Special Event”. With red wine sauce and green peppercorns, even the ingredients are festive.
National Meat Week
January 17, 2024This National Meat Week, it’s time to sizzle, grill, and sear to your heart’s content! National Meat Week is the perfect opportunity to delight your patrons with special deals on your best selling proteins, and a good time to menu something new!
Episode 73 – So You Want to Make a Podcast?
November 23, 2023In this episode of Dennis Knows Food, we’re diving into the world of podcasting with Michael Mirarchi, a professional “toilet paper” salesperson, author, and returning guest.
Episode 73 Bonus: Podcasting Hardware/Software Recommendations
November 23, 2023Here’s a list of free to low-cost audio editing apps, podcast editing apps, and podcast hosting platforms. As well as budget-friendly recommendations for recording quality audio for a podcast episode.
Restaurant & C-Store breakfast options get a boost from Sausage Tots!
October 30, 2023Offer the unexpected with Jimmy Dean Sausage Tots! They’re the perfect addition to your menu, elevating your back-of-house with efficiency and offering you an easy way to add some irresistible creativity to your menu.
The 2023 Dennis Difference Award
October 25, 2023The Dennis Difference Award was established in 2015 and is presented to a deserving employee each year. The award honors the employee’s distinguished commitment to upholding our company values, and this year we awarded two of them!
Hashtags – The Dewey Decimal System of the Internet
October 12, 2023The internet is expanding at an exponential rate; millions of posts are uploaded every day. Here, hashtags have emerged as a universal organization system for the world’s digital shares. But would Melvil Dewey approve of our #anythinggoes internet organization?
Celebrating National ESOP Month at Dennis Food Service, October 2023
October 9, 2023October is a special time at Dennis Food Service. Each year we celebrate our ESOP and the employee-owners of Dennis Food Service!
Crab Cake Sandwiches with Dill Pickle Aioli
October 2, 2023Indulge in the culinary delight of our Crab Cake Sandwich, a dish that’s both tantalizingly delicious and remarkably easy to prepare. Perfectly paired with a zesty Dill Pickle Aioli, this sandwich promises an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more. But what’s our secret to crafting these delectable crab cakes, you ask? Let’s unveil the magic!
An Ode to our Delivery Drivers – National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2023
September 15, 2023It’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. We’ve been celebrating our team all week, but we can’t thank them enough! We hope this poem captures the spirit of their hard work and dedication! Thank you for all that you do!
Companions Eco-Box Biodegradable Paperboard Takeout Containers
September 11, 2023Featuring a sturdy design with protective inside coating, for leak resistance, Companions Eco-Boxes are environmentally friendly, 100% bio-degradable, coated paperboard containers that are perfect for packaging and taking food on-the-go.
Major Pasta with Clam Sauce
September 5, 2023Major’s pasta and clam sauce recipe is a deliciously elevated coastal experience that is easy to prepare. Tender pasta combines with briny clams and Major Clam Stock Base to create a dish that captures the elevated essence of coastal and Italian cuisines.
How it’s Made: Maine’s own Fox Family Potato Chips
August 31, 2023With demand for Fox Family Chips on the rise, they’ve stepped up their game with the construction of a new facility that increases capacity and allows for future expansion. Get an inside look at every single step of the process that brings these rustic, small-batch potato chips to life.
Major Beef Pot Roast
August 16, 2023Indulge in tender braised beef, enhanced with the rich depth of our Elite Major Beef Stock Base, creating a delightful harmony of flavors. Paired alongside an assortment of carrots, leeks, fennel, parsnips, and potatoes in a naturally thickened beefy sauce that ensures a deliciously memorable dining experience.
Major Flavor for Every Foodservice Category
August 16, 2023There’s something for every operation. Major Products understand the foodservice industry and offers a comprehensive range of outstanding products to create premium stocks, marinades, glaces, gravies and sauces!
Corned Beef Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich
July 19, 2023Toasted sourdough bread with tender shredded corned beef layered between melted Gruyere, white cheddar cheese, and pesto.