Are Vegan Restaurants the Next Big Food Trend? Veganism, defined as not consuming or using animal byproducts, has gone mainstream of late. It is no longer entirely acceptable to ignore vegans when designing your restaurant, and some established joints such as Gigi Pizzeria in Sydney, Australia, have gone meat free. In fact, vegan and […]
How Demographics, Lifestyle, and Technology are Changing Restaurant Consumer Trends In general, demographics refer to quantitative characteristics such as age, gender, and geographic location used in marketing to segment large populations into small, marketable groups with similar characteristics and collectively influence many consumer trends, behaviors, and expectations. By understanding more about current and […]
Food Trends Going out to eat is more popular than ever. In recent years, restaurant spending has outpaced grocery spending for the first time in history. Restaurants that do well to attract customers usually emphasize the economical and convenient aspects of their foods and food services. Some of the highest grossing restaurants include McDonald’s, Subway, […]
Restaurant Employee Training If you run a restaurant, then you already know the importance of a well-trained staff. While there’s going to be a learning curve for new employees, the most important thing you can do is make sure that the training you provide will actually give your new hires the skills they need […]
Restaurant Feasibility Studies Having a feasibility study done for your proposed restaurant business is critical. In fact it should be step two after you’ve put together a strong business plan. The basic purpose of the study is to tell you whether or not starting a new restaurant is a good idea. A properly […]
Why You Should Conduct a Feasibility Study Before Starting a New Restaurant Your dream is to own a wonderful little restaurant and serve exotic foods or home-style foods or other specialized cuisines. You know deep down in your heart that it will succeed because there is nothing else like it. But are you willing […]
2019 Restaurant Outlook The restaurant industry outlook for 2019 is moderate with a steady growth in sales, as has been true for the past decade. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the U.S.’s gross domestic product increased by 3.4% in the third quarter of 2018. However, consumers still have less money to spend […]
Sustainable Restaurants According to a recent study by the National Restaurant Association (NRA), an increasing number of restaurants are employing methods designed to make sustainability an integral part of their businesses processes. The survey, which explored the sustainability practices of 500 restaurant owners and managers, found also that transparency in menus is becoming more […]
One issue that small business owners have grappled with has centered on finding affordable health insurance for their employees. Restaurant owners, as part of a bigger push within the insurance industry, think they’ve found a solution: the Restaurant and Hospitality Association Benefit Trust Health Plan, a brainchild of United Healthcare and the National Restaurant Association […]
Running a Profitable Restaurant When it comes to operating a profitable restaurant, in an industry known for thin profit margins, attention to operational details means everything. Recruiting and retaining the best employees, selecting properly from among a myriad of food and beverage vendors, establishing cost-minimizing operational policies and procedures, identifying and implementing the best […]