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January 8th, 2020
STARTING OUT
Prepare yourself for the effects of increased restaurant automation....
6 min read
January 3rd, 2020
STARTING OUT
It’s a new year and time for a fresh start. Now is a great time to take a close look at your...
5 min read
January 3rd, 2020
STARTING OUT
This article will explain what ghost kitchens are, how they got their start and how ghost...
4 min read
August 1st, 2018
STARTING OUT
If you want to start a successful restaurant, first you need to face the facts. Take an honest look at...
4 min read
August 1st, 2018
STARTING OUT
There’s no substitute for experience. You can learn a lot from restaurant owners and managers who...
10 min read
August 1st, 2018
STARTING OUT
Correctly handling employee tips is vital for restaurant owners and managers.
5 min read
August 1st, 2018
STARTING OUT
With the emergence of smartphones and tablets, they have quickly begun...
4 min read
August 1st, 2018
STARTING OUT
Don't spend money installing a bar and buying supplies, until you...
6 min read
August 1st, 2018
MANAGING
The host podium is one of the first things your guests see when they walk in. Keeping your restaurant...
2 min read
August 1st, 2018
MANAGING
Hosts run front of house from the stand by greeting guests, assigning servers, fielding...
2 min read
August 1st, 2018
MANAGING
Making your restaurant comfortable for your guests is priority number one for restaurant owners...
3 min read
August 1st, 2018
MANAGING
Being a restaurant server isn’t easy but as you gain experience it becomes easier...
2 min read
August 1st, 2018
MANAGING
If smartphone use has gotten out of hand in your restaurant it might seem impossible to get...
3 min read
August 1st, 2018
MANAGING
Workplace harassment is a serious issue that is uncomfortable to discuss. Because of this...
3 min read
August 1st, 2018
MANAGING
If you’re not ready to bear your part of the estimated 6 million dollars annually in lost revenue due to...
3 min read
August 1st, 2018
MANAGING
Managing a restaurant is enough work when everything is going well...
2 min read
August 1st, 2018
MANAGING
It’s no secret the food service industry has one of the highest employee turnover rates in business...
5 min read
March 18th, 2019
MANAGING
Restaurants and bars are subject to periodic surprise inspections by the local health inspectors. Here's...
4 min read
April 8th, 2019
MANAGING
Doormen and security staff are commonly referred to in the bar and nightclub industry as “bouncers”...
4 min read
March 8th, 2019
MANAGING
How your staff dress and specifically how your servers dress is an important consideration for a startup...
4 min read
August 1st, 2018
MANAGING
The appropriateness of tattoos is a topic of debate among business owners. For the service...
3 min read
August 1st, 2018
MANAGING
How your staff dress and specifically how your servers dress is an important consideration for a startup...
4 min read
August 1st, 2018
MANAGING
Finding the right people to work in your restaurant is definitely one of the most important decisions...
2 min read
December 5th, 2019
MANAGING
Food waste from the restaurant can be shared with the needy, used as animal feed or composted...
6 min read
August 1st, 2018
MARKETING
Restaurant success depends largely on assembling the right team. But what are the qualifications...
4 min read
August 1st, 2018
SALES
Everyone who works in the restaurant wants more tips. Tips keep up morale and...
2 min read
September 24th, 2018
ADVICE
Have you had a guest enter your restaurant accompanied by a service animal?
3 min read
September 24th, 2018
ADVICE
Guests aren’t the only ones dining in restaurants. With food and water abundantly available...
3 min read
August 1st, 2018
ADVICE
The jukebox you choose says something about your business and your brand...
2 min read
August 1st, 2018
ADVICE
The first impression your guests receive is when they walk in and are greeted by your host.
3 min read
August 1st, 2018
ADVICE
When things get busy in the restaurant it’s easy for plans and processes to break down...
2 min read
August 1st, 2018
ADVICE
It’s no secret that many American kitchens are...
3 min read
August 1st, 2018
ADVICE
It’s just one of those things you’ve got to do if you want your restaurant...
3 min read
August 1st, 2018
ADVICE
If you’ve been tasked with making new schedules for your restaurant you’ve probably discovered that...
4 min read
August 1st, 2018
ADVICE
Choosing the best POS system for your restaurant is a key decision to make in 2018...
4 min read
August 1st, 2018
ADVICE
If you’ve succeeded in enticing a new customer to come into your restaurant, that’s just the first step...
2 min read
August 1st, 2018
ADVICE
One of the greatest restaurant promotors is word of mouth and in contemporary environment...
2 min read
August 1st, 2018
ADVICE
Running a restaurant is a complicated but rewarding endeavor. There will always be surprises...
2 min read
August 1st, 2018
ADVICE
Over time, a fresh restaurant concept can become stale. What do you do to stay current?
4 min read
August 1st, 2018
ADVICE
A restaurateur's primary goal should be to make their patrons feel comfortable. When customers...
3 min read
March 29th, 2019
ADVICE
Paying a percentage of revenue every time your customers use the credit cards can...
6 min read
August 1st, 2018
STARTING OUT
There is one piece of equipment in the restaurant that you will touch...
5 min read
August 1st, 2018
MARKETING
How the emerging field of neurogastronomy can help chefs and restaurant owners build a...
3 min read
August 1st, 2018
MARKETING
Video technology has never been higher quality, more affordable and accessible...
6 min read
August 1st, 2018
MARKETING
Target marketing is operating from an understanding of who your target customer is and...
5 min read
August 1st, 2018
MARKETING
Are you ready for your closeup? Video blogging (vlogging) is a great way to market your restaurant...
4 min read
August 1st, 2018
MARKETING
Each of the three major search engines — Google, Bing, and Yahoo — use a secret formula...
3 min read
August 1st, 2018
MARKETING
Social media can be a practical, affordable and effective means to market your restaurant....
3 min read
August 1st, 2018
MARKETING
The web is increasingly becoming all about video. Video search results dominate Google and...
3 min read
August 1st, 2018
MARKETING
Everyone talks about using Facebook to market their restaurant, but doing so effectively is another story.
2 min read
August 1st, 2018
MARKETING
It’s said that word of mouth advertising is the most effective - in fact 4 out of 5 people say...
2 min read
August 1st, 2018
MARKETING
In the competitive business environment, food business is highly competitive.
2 min read
August 1st, 2018
MARKETING
Social media tends to be a great cost-effective strategy for business to...
3 min read
March 7th, 2019
MARKETING
How artificial intelligence is helping some restaurant groups...
3 min read
August 1st, 2018
SALES
When the holidays roll around many restaurant owners feel the pinch of declining sales...
3 min read
April 24th, 2019
SALES
It’s spring. Your restaurant or bar survived the winter and made it through the football season...
5 min read
August 1st, 2018
SALES
Ask an alcohol administrator for what valid reason they are in business...
2 min read
August 1st, 2018
SALES
To keep your restaurant business thriving it’s not just about providing great service and awesome...
2 min read
August 1st, 2018
SALES
Every restaurant is looking for ways to boost sales from time to time. Here are five easy ways to get a...
2 min read
September 24th, 2018
ADVICE
Running a small business like a bar or restaurant is a delicate balance between prices and...
3 min read
August 1st, 2018
ADVICE
Ranking high in online search results and keeping social media buzz going means constantly...
3 min read
August 1st, 2018
ADVICE
Branding your restaurant is one of the most important steps in your restaurant business plan...
3 min read
March 7th, 2019
STARTING OUT
Learn about the different types of insurance coverage for food and beverage service businesses...
4 min read
March 12th, 2019
STARTING OUT
Why restaurant and bar owners can lose out big time when their point of sale is tied to limited options....
2 min read
August 1st, 2018
STARTING OUT
Choosing the type of business entity your restaurant will be is an important early decision...
3 min read
August 1st, 2018
STARTING OUT
A great restaurant business plan provides you with a detailed roadmap to success and an opportunity...
5 min read
August 1st, 2018
STARTING OUT
Do you know how much money you should spend on...
4 min read
August 1st, 2018
STARTING OUT
You need to forecast sales accurately to be a successful restaurant...
5 min read
August 1st, 2018
STARTING OUT
So you’ve already determined what the personal capital investment into your restaurant...
6 min read
August 1st, 2018
STARTING OUT
If you’re planning a restaurant business you need to understand financial statements...
6 min read
August 1st, 2018
STARTING OUT
Forming an LLC is the legal entity choice of many restaurant owners...
9 min read
August 1st, 2018
STARTING OUT
How do you know what hours your restaurant should be open?
4 min read
August 1st, 2018
STARTING OUT
Food and drinks go together naturally, so why not get a liquor license? A liquor license can help to...
4 min read
August 1st, 2018
STARTING OUT
Any merchant that accepts credit cards must be EMV and PCI compliant...
3 min read
August 1st, 2018
STARTING OUT
From emergency rooms to Wall Street, to commercial airlines and law...
6 min read
August 1st, 2018
MANAGING
If you’re opening a new restaurant and are trying to determine how many people you need for front...
3 min read
August 1st, 2018
ADVICE
The most important thing to remember is to understand the needs of your guests and listen...
2 min read
August 1st, 2018
ADVICE
Starting your own restaurant can be extremely rewarding. You need...
3 min read
August 1st, 2018
ADVICE
Your restaurant’s interior design is an expression of your brand. It’s a powerful visual example of...
4 min read
August 1st, 2018
ADVICE
POS systems are flexible and make it easy to streamline your business and increase efficiency...
3 min read
August 1st, 2018
ADVICE
Rezku is a different kind of company. The brainchild of an accomplished restaurateur...
2 min read
August 1st, 2018
ADVICE
You probably didn’t enter the restaurant business because you’re passionate about accounting...
2 min read
August 1st, 2018
ADVICE
Before you open a restaurant you need a solid business plan...
4 min read
August 1st, 2018
ADVICE
One of the most popular and revenue generating businesses are resta...
3 min read
August 1st, 2018
ADVICE
Opening a restaurant is a gigantic life-changing decision. There is so much to plan in advance to...
3 min read
March 29th, 2019
ADVICE
The restaurant POS market is dynamic. The average refresh rate for a restaurant point of sale is...
6 min read
August 1st, 2018
ADVICE
If you’re designing your restaurant’s menu for the first time, or redesigning your existing...
4 min read
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