--- title: PFSbrands Blog (9) description: Check out the PFSbrands Blog for the latest foodservice industry news and tips! (9) --- Questions? [Contact Us](https://pfsbrands.com/contact/) or Give Us a Call at **+(855) 632-3373 - [](https://www.facebook.com/PFSbrands/) - [](https://www.linkedin.com/company/706720/) - [](mailto:Customer.Success@PFSbrands.com) [![PFSbrands-Homepage-Our-Support-Your-Success](https://info.pfsbrands.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PFSbrands-Homepage-Our-Support-Your-Success.png?width=436&name=PFSbrands-Homepage-Our-Support-Your-Success.png)](https://pfsbrands.com/) # PFSbrands Blog Advice, expertise and support to grow your foodservice success. 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[Read More](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/why-you-should-consider-a-private-label-program) [![PFS-Blog-Header-Four-Building-Blocks-to-Competing-Against-Local-QSRs](https://info.pfsbrands.com/hubfs/Blog%20Headers/PFS-Blog-Header-Four-Building-Blocks-to-Competing-Against-Local-QSRs.jpg) ](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/four-building-blocks-to-competing-against-local-qsrs) #### [Four Building Blocks to Competing Against Local QSRs](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/four-building-blocks-to-competing-against-local-qsrs) By: [Brian Harding and the PFS Team](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/author/brian-harding-and-the-pfs-team) on 11/6/18 7:59 Drawing in new customers means thinking beyond grocery sometimes. Competing against local quick service restaurants offers a whole new avenue to bring in customers for new reasons ... [Read More](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/four-building-blocks-to-competing-against-local-qsrs) [![PFS-Blog-Header-How to Evaluate and Maximize the Success of Your Foodservice Program](https://info.pfsbrands.com/hubfs/Blog%20Headers/PFS-Blog-Header-How%20to%20Evaluate%20and%20Maximize%20the%20Success%20of%20Your%20Foodservice%20Program.jpg) ](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-and-maximize-the-success-of-your-foodservice-program) #### [How to Evaluate and Maximize the Success of Your Foodservice Program](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-and-maximize-the-success-of-your-foodservice-program) By: [Bryan Davis and the PFS Team](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/author/bryan-davis-and-the-pfs-team) on 10/30/18 8:03 Foodservice programs live and breathe when you understand the numbers. It’s vital that you can start measuring and analyzing both big and small metrics, so you know how effective ... [Read More](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-and-maximize-the-success-of-your-foodservice-program) [![PFS-Blog-Header-3 Tips to Make Deli Programs Remarkable-layers](https://info.pfsbrands.com/hubfs/Blog%20Headers/PFS-Blog-Header-3%20Tips%20to%20Make%20Deli%20Programs%20Remarkable-layers.jpg) ](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/3-tips-to-make-deli-programs-remarkable) #### [3 Tips to Make Deli Programs Remarkable](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/3-tips-to-make-deli-programs-remarkable) By: [Brian Harding and the PFS Team](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/author/brian-harding-and-the-pfs-team) on 10/22/18 8:45 A foodservice program inside a grocery store can become the lifeblood of the deli department, and a way to either drive profitability or increase foot traffic. Done the wrong ... [Read More](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/3-tips-to-make-deli-programs-remarkable) [![PFS-Blog-Header-Increase Local Awareness Through Digital Marketing](https://info.pfsbrands.com/hubfs/PFS-Blog-Header-Increase%20Local%20Awareness%20Through%20Digital%20Marketing.jpg) ](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/increase-local-awareness-through-digital-marketing) #### [Increase Local Awareness Through Digital Marketing](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/increase-local-awareness-through-digital-marketing) By: [The PFS Team](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/author/the-pfs-team) on 9/28/18 8:27 Gaining local customers can be difficult for both new or established grocery stores, especially when those customers have to be won from the competition. Awareness of your brand ... [Read More](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/increase-local-awareness-through-digital-marketing) [![PFS-blog-header7-ways-to-reduce-waste](https://info.pfsbrands.com/hubfs/Blog%20Headers/PFS-blog-header7-ways-to-reduce-waste.png) ](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/7-ways-to-reduce-restaurant-waste-and-increase-your-profits) #### [7 Ways to Reduce Restaurant Waste and Increase Your Profits](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/7-ways-to-reduce-restaurant-waste-and-increase-your-profits) By: [Andy Griffith and the PFS Team](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/author/andy-griffith-and-the-pfs-team) on 7/27/18 8:23 One of the most efficient ways to improve the bottom line in your restaurant or food program is reducing waste. [Read More](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/7-ways-to-reduce-restaurant-waste-and-increase-your-profits) [![PFS-Blog-Header-4 Must Know Foodservice Regulations](https://info.pfsbrands.com/hubfs/Blog%20Headers/PFS-Blog-Header-4%20Must%20Know%20Foodservice%20Regulations.png) ](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/4-must-know-foodservice-regulations) #### [4 Must Know Foodservice Regulations](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/4-must-know-foodservice-regulations) By: [Jeremy Galloway and the PFS Team](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/author/jeremy-galloway-and-the-pfs-team) on 7/24/18 7:55 When it comes to the foodservice industry, there are several regulations that you must abide by. Whether you’re a current operator or you’re thinking about getting into the ... [Read More](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/4-must-know-foodservice-regulations) [![PFS_blog-header_finding-the-magical-product-mix](https://info.pfsbrands.com/hubfs/Blog%20Headers/PFS_blog-header_finding-the-magical-product-mix.png) ](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/finding-the-magical-product-mix) #### [Finding the Magical Product Mix](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/finding-the-magical-product-mix) By: [Josh Anderson and the PFS Team](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/author/josh-anderson-and-the-pfs-team) on 7/11/18 7:42 Finding the right product mix can make a significant difference for stores looking to increase their profit margins. It can mean the difference between attracting your local ... [Read More](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/finding-the-magical-product-mix) [![PFS_blog_header_Tips for Starting Out with Paid Digital Advertising](https://info.pfsbrands.com/hubfs/Blog%20Headers/PFS_blog_header_Tips%20for%20Starting%20Out%20with%20Paid%20Digital%20Advertising.jpg) ](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/tips-for-starting-out-with-paid-digital-advertising) #### [Tips for Starting Out with Paid Digital Advertising](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/tips-for-starting-out-with-paid-digital-advertising) By: [Beth Outz and the PFS Team](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/author/beth-outz-and-the-pfs-team) on 6/29/18 8:26 Paid advertising is a great way to promote your c-store and a new foodservice program. It can draw in new customers and be highly targeted based on geography and demographic ... [Read More](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/tips-for-starting-out-with-paid-digital-advertising) [![PFS_blog_header_IDDBA 18 Was Full of Scrumptious Food and Great Education](https://info.pfsbrands.com/hubfs/Blog%20Headers/PFS_blog_header_IDDBA%2018%20Was%20Full%20of%20Scrumptious%20Food%20and%20Great%20Education.jpg) ](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/iddba-18-was-full-of-scrumptious-food-and-great-education) #### [IDDBA 18 Was Full of Scrumptious Food and Great Education](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/iddba-18-was-full-of-scrumptious-food-and-great-education) By: [Josh Anderson and the PFS Team](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/author/josh-anderson-and-the-pfs-team) on 6/22/18 8:18 The 2018 International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) food show did not disappoint! The show, which ran from June 10-12th, 2018 in New Orleans, was the largest in the world ... 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