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Top 10 Uniform Program Pitfalls to Avoid
The restaurant industry is as competitive as ever, and this no time to rely on old ways of doing things. It’s time to think differently about uniform program management and optimize all facets of your customer facing brand initiatives. You’ve got great food to share...
Redesigning your uniforms? Ask your employees.
When you’re ready to design a new uniform look, it’s normal to bring your internal marketing team and brand marketing partner together to collaborate. But what if, instead, you started with your employees? Your Employees are an untapped creative resource. Your...
Uniforms that go beyond the logo
I recently came across an infographic that demonstrates the importance of color, font and size, and how those choices communicate things about your company. It reminded me of how much thought and care is put into logo development. Each element can be agonized over,...
2019 Apparel Trend Guide
Our 2019 trend guide has arrived! Read our guide full great content, which will get you up to date on all things apparel, decoration techniques, and more. Topics covered include: Caps Going Beyond the Logo Patches Throwbacks/Retro Styles Garment Quality Corporate...
Restaurant Leadership Conference – 20 years of leadership
Restaurant Leadership Conference - 20 years of leadership Great relationships are the key to growth and long-term success. For the restaurant industry, the premier event for twenty years is the Restaurant Leadership Conference, held annually in Phoenix. It is where...
Global Best Practices Conference 2018 – Reflections
Global Best Practices Conference - 2018 Reflections You know when you try something for the first time and the experience is so good that you wonder what took you so long to finally do it? Well, I had that happen to me recently. The company I lead has been a sponsor...
Recipient of Pancheros Vendor of the Year
Everyone wants to be a winner, and when the prize comes from helping your client win, the winning is that much sweeter. At this years International Franchise Association's annual conference, Righteous was awarded Pancheros Vendor of the Year by Pancheros Mexican...
Tangible X’s & O’s are Better
Why Tangible X's & O's are Better As Valentine's Day approaches, love is in the air, and on the mind. Most people would agree that an actual hug and kiss are much better to have than a series of XOXO’s on a page, or in a card. Both convey the same sentiment but...
The difference between price and cost
We all want to get the best products for the lowest price. It’s human nature. The problem with our logic is that at times we engage in activities that actually cost us more, even though we think we are saving money. This is called confusing price and cost. The price...
How to Choose a New Uniform Provider
(Disclaimer: yes, we are a uniform provider, but stick with us. This is helpful info no matter who you work with.) Uniforms have been around since the dawn of civilization and for good reason. They help people quickly discern which team you are on and what your role...
Alternative shades to Black
Black is a tried and true apparel option. Most everyone looks good in black, almost all imprint colors look great on it, and it appeals to a wide audience of users. On the other hand, it is also a color that can sometimes come across as too harsh, or boring. An...
Optimizing Light Ink on Dark Tees
It is common knowledge in this industry that white ink requires two layers in order to be bright and vibrant, but why? Light colored plastisol inks are in-between transparent and opaque when applied correctly to dark garments. In order for the ink to cure at the...
Sizing Smarts
You are reading a description of a shirt you like and you run across the phrase “junior sizing” or “European cut” and you wonder what does that mean. Well, it’s an excellent question if you want your garment to fit properly. Junior sizing is a term used for young...
Special Washes for T-Shirts
Get an instant retail vibe for your corporate gear with on-trend fabric treatments that shout “current.” Take a soft hand shirt and add some acid and you get an upscale look for a modest price. See image A above. Areas close to the seams and hems are a slightly...
Mad for Plaid
Bet you didn’t know Paul Bunyan was a style icon way before his time. From oversized prints to tonal patterns, plaids are a fashion force. The pattern is showing up in traditional places like shirts and blankets, but also on new items like caps, accessories, and bags....