There are many great benefits to buying locally grown and raised foods for your restaurant. For one, using local foods will reduce your restaurant’s expenses. The cost of shipping food and higher fuel prices can directly impact a restaurant’s cost of goods and profit margins. Purchasing seasonal ingredients from nearby sources ensures a better product […]
If you’re Considering a Restaurant Consultant for your Business, you are not alone. 39% of restaurants in the US have used a consultant. Most restaurant consultants are not like Gordon Ramsey, by far. After all, a consultant’s job is not to increase a TV show’s ratings by creating drama. Instead, a restaurant professional consultant’s main role is to […]
Would you book a stay at these high-tech hotels? CNN published a list of nine hotels that break the traditional mold. Monica Burton wrote “From going paperless to using heat and motion sensors, these accommodations are certainly advanced, but whether they really make life easier is debatable. We’ve taken the list and ranked the high-tech […]
How to Turn First-time Customers Into Regulars Regulars are the life-blood of most businesses, and they all started with a first visit. How do you know it’s a first visit? The welcoming statement should gather information so you can tailor the service and make the visit special. This can be done quickly and easily with […]
What’s in the Name? When opening a restaurant, an ideal location is important. So is a finely-tuned concept with a quality menu and well-trained staff members who implement impeccable customer service. These are all crucial elements. What also has a tremendous impact on the short-term and long-term success of the establishment is the name.
You only have one chance to make a good first impression. This adage is especially true in the case of writing and distributing a press release to the media. Sloppy, inaccurate and pointless releases are the first to hit the bottom of a reporter’s trash can. To make sure yours isn’t one of them, consider these […]
Professional restaurant consulting is an increasingly common service that is provided in the restaurant and hospitality industry today. In part it’s because restauranteurs, owners and management alike are looking for help in growing, turning around or opening their businesses and have realized that a non-biased professional opinion and plan is an effective resource. Still across […]
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Spring has sprung and with the new season comes great produce! Time to visit the local markets, stock the fridge/pantry and start working on new recipes. Below is a guide to the season’s offerings. Look for these spring fruits and vegetables at the market for the best flavor (and value) when in season. Note that […]
Taking Small Steps to Achieve Larger Goals A well-organized weekly plan can truly make the difference between a growing profitable establishment and a drifting restaurant. Whether you are running a small “mom & pop restaurant”, a high volume casual restaurant, a theme restaurant, a fine dining restaurant, any food service venue or bar, the fact […]