Would my company benefit from wellness-focused food service solutions?
It’s no secret that healthy employees are productive and efficient, leading to lower absenteeism and reduced health insurance costs for your company. But it’s not enough just to make sure employees exercise and have access to a few healthy food options. Company...
Celebrating 40 years of revolutionizing on-site food service solutions
In 2017, Burch Food Services is celebrating four decades of feeding the Midwest’s workforce. What began as a small Sikeston-based vending company now provides food service solutions across five Midwest states. Traditional vending has expanded to include hundreds more...
Introducing a match made in coffee heaven
At Burch, we’re always on the search for new products to benefit our customers. Which is why we’re so excited about our new partnership with the john conti® Coffee Company, an artisan specialty roaster based in Louisville, Ky. If you’ve ever tasted artisan-roasted...
3 foods that can improve your health
Eating healthy isn’t always easy, and it’s especially tough if you find yourself in a rut of eating the same foods over and over. Ever experienced salad burn-out? But there are a lot of great, healthy options out there. Just look in your Burch break room for...
3 times a Market is the right choice
Breakroom Markets have a lot to offer for both employers and employees – from saving money to increasing productivity to keeping your workforce happier. Here are three times they may be the right food service solution for your organization. No. 1: You’re ready to...
This is why organizations with breakrooms have successful teams
Building a motivated and successful workforce begins with one key ingredient: loyalty. Loyalty is the difference between your team volunteering to stay late when a project is on deadline and hitting the road with the job half done. When asked by friends if your...
Why caffeine’s health benefits will make you want a cup of coffee
If you don’t feel awake until you’ve had your daily dose of caffeine, studies show you’re probably right. Research consistently links productivity, focus and energy with the regular consumption of caffeine. BUT DID YOU KNOW? While caffeine is praised for its...
3 foods that boost productivity
Everyone has ups and downs when it comes to their work. But if you feel like you've been dragging recently, making some quick additions to your diet might be just the boost you need to get back on track. Check out our top three favorite "superfoods" to help you stay...
The Forgetful Person’s Guide to Saving Valentine’s Day (by Visiting Your Breakroom)
It’s time to face facts: You screwed up. You ran out of time. You ran out of money. Or maybe you just forgot. Stop imagining your impending relationship doom…you can still save Valentine’s Day. Here’s how, with a quick visit to your Burch breakroom. For the...
3 reasons a breakroom food service program is great for employees
It’s late in the evening. Your stomach is growling, and a project deadline is fast approaching. You could possibly step away for a few minutes, but running out for fast food and dealing with traffic isn’t viable. Your only option is to power through until you finish,...
Can you beat our healthy challenge?
We get it. New Year’s resolutions are hard. If you made one to eat healthier, and you’ve fallen off the bandwagon, you’re not alone. According to Statistic Brain, about 22 percent of people resolve to eat better every year. But less than 10 percent feel as though...
Three ingredients for an energized morning
If you find yourself dragging throughout the day, your morning nutrition may be to blame. Not eating a healthy breakfast means your body doesn’t have the nutrients it needs to tackle the day’s tasks. Boost your energy level and productivity by building a balanced...
How employees taking lunch benefits your organization
When growing a business, employee turnover rates and productivity levels are major concerns. As you look for ways to retain employees and increase efficiency, you may be overlooking a simple solution: lunch. On-site breakrooms with a variety of food options promote a...
How to happily crave healthy foods
Have you ever glared with envy at a co-worker who sidestepped the pizza for a salad without complaint? Sure, you could probably eat a salad, but why would you do that when there is perfectly good pizza Wouldn’t it be nice if you wanted the salad instead of the pizza?...
Why you should add coffee to your workflow
According to WebMD, broccoli and spinach help with memory retention. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note that workers with high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol may have higher absentee rates, but consuming foods like yogurt high in potassium...
How a wellness program can lower absenteeism
The U.S. Dept. of Labor estimates that on any given day, three percent of an employer’s workforce is absent. It comes at a high price – about 21% of total payroll each year – and the affect is even greater when taking into account lost productivity, decreased morale...
3 easy ways to keep employees hydrated this summer
As the temperature creeps up, you may notice employees becoming uncharacteristically lethargic and less productive. There could be a simple cause: dehydration. Dehydration means the body is low on water. The best way to avoid getting dehydrated is by consuming plenty...
Why you should add healthy options to your organization’s breakroom
If you’ve ever tried to stick with a diet plan, you know how frustrating it can be to have nothing available besides processed foods high in calories, sugar and fat. Your employees understand that too. They need the right tools and support to maintain a healthy...
