You may have heard about a problem with pre-populating Section 1 of the Form I-9 — ignore it! There seems to be some confusion among our esteemed policy-making agencies about the issue of whether it is legal or not legal to pre-populate Section 1 of the Form I-9: ... continue reading
Greetings! We’ve been busier than ever at Synergy, a sure sign that the economy is continuing its slow-but-steady recovery. We recently did a dine-around and discovery trip to Manhattan to sample specialty sandwiches and coffee shops, researching ideas for a new client... continue reading
Spicy foods are not a turnoff for American diners, in fact, they crave flavorful foods! New research states that 54% of consumers prefer hot or spicy flavors and sauces. Given that this statistic has increased by 8% since 2009, we are predicting this trend is hot (no... continue reading
Did you know that November is Diabetes Awareness Month? Individuals suffering from diabetes not only have to consider the amount of sugar that goes into each meal they eat, but also how much carbohydrates there are. Being that there are nearly 25 million diabetics in... continue reading
With over 25 years of hospitality consulting experience, there are certain facts we have learned about the restaurant business. It’s commonly understood that food costs and pricing strategies can make or break a restaurant. However, you may find it surprising... continue reading
The world’s largest convenience store chain is changing its approach. Commonly associated with hot dogs, Big Gulps, and Slurpees, 7-Eleven is looking to promote its healthy side. This rebrand is in an effort to gain the attention of a new target market... continue reading
