Tweet In General There are many maintenance tasks that can safely be performed by restaurant owners that would save a substantial amount of money on service calls. Here are some of the things restaurant owners can do to keep service calls to a minimum. Knowledge of a Technician You might be surprised to find that [...]
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Riding The Waves: 5 Ways To Boost Your Revenue
Tweet 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. A fancy way to [...]
Scrutinize Your Restaurant: Avoiding Health Inspector Issues
Tweet An ever-present aspect of the food service industry is the inevitable visit from the local health inspector. All too often restaurants fall into the habit of just squeaking by when it comes to inspections, doing the bare minimum to pass, instead of regularly putting good food safety procedures into practice. I’m here to give [...]
From The Ground Up: Hiring, Training, And Compensating Your Employees
Tweet 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 inevitable, but if you [...]
Conserve & Control: Portioning Out Your Precious Resources
Tweet Picture your next outing to a new restaurant or eatery. Mouths watering, you and your dinner companions order the same large entrees based on similar tastes and growling stomachs. As your succulent steaks make their way to the table, you notice your friend to the left has a small spoonful of potatoes overshadowed by [...]
Join the Conversation: Managing Your Restaurant’s Online Reputation
Tweet In the fast paced world of write-what-you-will-when-you-want internet blogging, reviewing, and all around tom-foolery, you’re able to find varying opinions on just about anything. From bashing faulty restaurant equipment to condemning an establishment’s service, it would seem that opinion makers particularly enjoy targeting the restaurant world. Inhabiting an industry that’s so inherently subjective, restaurant [...]
Advice for Young Chefs by Marc Vetri
Tweet The Huffington Post – Taste asked the head chef/owner of Vetri, Osteria, Amis and Alla Spina - Marc Vetri, to give advice to young chefs regarding how to aspire in the foodservice industry. His advice is not only great for those in the back of the house but any profession, really. Please take your time to read [...]
Share Your Story of Restaurant Mayhem
Tweet The United States has faced devastating disasters in the last 10 years that have not only affected families, but businesses too. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina, one of the deadliest hurricanes in recent history, hit the Gulf Coast. In a 90,000 square mile area, thousands of local residents were left unemployed and homeless while the death toll [...]
5 Ways to Grow Your Business Starting Today
Tweet Customers are always looking for good food, good service and good value. These 5 business growth tips will help you fill your restaurant, remind existing customers why they love dining at your restaurant and bring in more revenue! Start a Rewards Card Program: Reward cards are a great tool to attract repeat business. This [...]
6 Key Elements that Make a Strong Brand
Tweet When you hear the word brand, what do you think of? Maybe BMW or Google comes to mind. Others may envision Wal-Mart or Coca-Cola. People all over the world would recognize these brands after just a glimpse and immediately associate it with past experiences. For BMW many people think of luxury and fine automobiles; [...]
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