Here’s a lesson we’ve learned about the restaurant and food service business: The more stuff you can fix on your own, without having to hire pricey contractors, the more money you can save. And when you save money, you feel good. Fix stuff, feel good. Rinse and repeat. Fortunately, food service …
Read More »How Much Should Restaurant Workers Be Paid?
Pay for restaurant workers. It’s an issue that manages to unite us and divide us at the same time. According to the National Restaurant Association, half of all American adults have worked in the restaurant industry at some point during their lives, and a third got their first job in …
Read More »How to Cook Food for the Masses without Losing Your Mind
What’s the key to cooking for large groups without losing your mind? Sanity lies in a simple French phase … Remember: mise en place Mise en place—pronounced meez ahn plas—means to put things in place, to prepare. Every food service pro understands the importance of having everything in its right …
Read More »How to Get Customers in the Door on Thanksgiving and Christmas
Historically, the holiday season is a very profitable time for restaurants, and this year promises to be no exception. So how can your restaurant really take advantage of this season of spending? Let’s run though some smart holiday promotion strategies … Communicate with your current patrons Time to put that …
Read More »Are You Ready to Go Lead Free in 2014?
The Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act takes effect Jan. 4, 2014. Are you ready? Under the act, signed by Congress three years ago, “lead free” will be redefined as “not more than a weighted average of 0.25 percent lead when used with respect to the wetted surfaces of …
Read More »20 Ways You Can Support National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month. Established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and supported by thousands of organizations nation-wide, the campaign for awareness focuses on safety and emergency preparedness. While the effort is geared more toward disaster preparedness, it’s also a great reminder regarding safety in general. That means …
Read More »Servers & Customers Unite: Your Biggest Restaurant Frustrations
It’s inevitable, people love to complain. They love to complain about the weather, their hair, their weight, etc. Well, let me be your punching bag! In fact, I would love to hear your complaints. If you work in a restaurant, what makes you unhappy? If you’re a restaurant customer, what …
Read More »Riding The Waves: 5 Ways To Boost Your Revenue
The restaurant industry has been struggling for what seems like an eternity now. While you may have a great restaurant concept, a handful of high-selling menu items, and a substantial dinner rush there are always ways to diversify and grow your revenue. Cut food costs. Make a descending dollar report. …
Read More »What’s in the Oil: A Healthier Alternative to Fried Foods in Your Restaurant
What’s in the Oil? Fried foods are the well-known rogue of the food industry, and with websites like Live Better America, consumers are becoming more aware of what’s in their food – and they’re making the choice to eat healthier. Yet, it’s hard to stick to any diet when faced …
Read More »From The Ground Up: Hiring, Training, And Compensating Your Employees
Unfortunately a high turnover rate is not always a positive aspect in regards to the restaurant industry. When it comes to customers, turnover can be great for your revenue. When it comes to employees, if it happens often, turnover can fracture the once-smooth operation of your establishment. Employee turnover is …
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