Holiday Menu Ideas: Our Favorite Holiday Recipes for Your Restaurant

From Thanksgiving and Christmas to Hanukkah and New Year’s, there are plenty of opportunities to capitalize on some delicious holiday menu ideas for your restaurant. These holiday recipes could help you round out your seasonal menu and entice customers during the holiday season! Holiday Appetizers Restaurant appetizers are great for large groups and happy hour …

Organic Food Shopping Guide: What Foods to Buy Organic?

The organic food movement has gained popularity in recent years, which has many restauranteurs wondering whether they should start buying organic food from their wholesale food distributors. This organic food shopping guide covers the main reasons people choose to buy organic and can help your restaurant decide what foods to buy organic, what foods you …

Updates From The 2018 Legislative Session

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2018 General Election Recap After the results of this year’s General Election, 2019 has the potential to be a challenging year for the business community in Oregon. Governor Kate Brown (D) beat her opponent, State Representative and physician Knute Beuhler (R), giving her the opportunity to serve four more years in the office.  With final …

How to Grow Your Profits with a Happy Hour and Late-Night Menu

Even for successful restaurants in Portland, filling tables in the late afternoon, early evening, and from nine to close can be a real challenge. The key to building your business during those hours is understanding what your customers are seeking. According to the National Restaurant Association, 77% of adults say they would likely go to …

Pizza Day Fundraiser to Remember McDonald Wholesale Truck Driver

We are teaming up with Papa’s Pizza in Eugene and Springfield to host a Memorial Fundraiser on February 1st, benefitting the wife and three children of our driver and valued team member, Brian Brunscher. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Brian. According to the GoFundMe campaign set up by a friend …

Highlights from the 2017 Legislative Session and Other News

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The Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association (ORLA) is the hospitality industry’s watchdog and advocate on issues and legislation affecting our industry. On the national, statewide and local levels, ORLA provides a voice for our industry. You can count on the ongoing efforts of ORLA’s government affairs team to advocate for favorable laws and fair regulations, …

McDonald Wholesale Co. Receives 2017 Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association Industry Award

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McDonald Wholesale Company, Oregon’s premiere food and restaurant supply distributor, has been recognized by the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association (ORLA) as associate member of the year. This award is given to one company annually to recognize outstanding performance, service and commitment to the hospitality industry in Oregon. McDonald Wholesale is a long-time sponsor and …

2017 Legislative Update

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The Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association (ORLA) is the hospitality industry’s watchdog and advocate on issues and legislation affecting our industry. On the national, statewide and local levels, ORLA provides a voice for our industry. You can count on the ongoing efforts of ORLA’s government affairs team to advocate for favorable laws and fair regulations, …

The Cadillac of Mayonnaise, or How to Pick the Right Ingredient

Sandwiches. Salad dressings. Your great grandmother’s prized macaroni salad recipe. All of these delicious food choices require a central ingredient to make the dish come alive–Mayonnaise. Although it sounds simple enough to grab any mayo off the shelf to create your masterpiece, one key ingredient can become the difference between wow-ing your guests and… not …

A Taste of Italy – McDonald Wholesale Brings Flavor with Northwest Flair

Cheesy pizza. Rich, creamy pasta. Crusty bread. Italian food is a staple in American dining – it’s one of those food groups that is always a safe bet for your audience. Everyone loves spaghetti and meatballs, just as everyone delights in a big slice of pizza. As your Italian food distributor, McDonald Wholesale Co. understand …

6 Tips for a Healthy and Tasty Kid-friendly Menu for Your School District

For most children, most of the calories they consume are within school walls. Some kids rely on cafeteria food as their number one source of nutrition. McDonald Wholesale Co. takes the role of campus food offers seriously. As your food distributor, we’ve created a few simple steps you can take to elevate your kid-friendly meal: …